NSE News
February 2017
FEBRUARY CALENDAR EVENTS
Wednesday, February 1st
Global Day of Play
Monday-Friday, February 6th-10th
PTO Sponsored - Cash Calamities
Thursday, February 9th
Kindergarten Information Night - 7 p.m. @ Clarkston Jr. High School
Friday, February 10th
PTO Sponsored Game Night
Monday-Friday, February 13th -17th
Acts of Kindness Week - Developed and Sponsored by the NSE Student Leadership Teams
Tuesday, February 14th
Valentine's Day Parties from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Friday, February 17th
1/2 Day - Professional Development Day for Teachers. Student dismissal @ 11:31 a.m.
Monday and Tuesday, February 20th and 21st
Mid-Winter Break - NO School
Looking Ahead
March is Reading Month!!
*Look for a calendar of activities and events to come home at the beginning of the month.
5th Grade Music Field Trip to CHS
March 3rd
NSE Talent Show from 6-8 p.m. @ Clarkston Jr. High School
March 10th
1/2 Day - Professional Development Day for Teachers. Student dismissal @ 11:31 a.m.
March 14th
Battle of the Books 6:15-8:30 p.m.
March 15th
PTO Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
March 17th
PTO Sponsored Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m.
March 23rd
District Battle of the Books Competition
March 28th and March 30th
Parent Teacher Conferences starting at 4:30 p.m.
April 3-7
Spring Break - No School
Kindergarten Registration is Open Now
In the Fall of 2017, two Kindergarten options will be offered:
- Full Day Kindergarten at every elementary school.
- Young 5's Kindergarten (available for students that turn 5 between June 1st-December 1st). This is a full-day program offered at our Early Childhood Center and also at Independence Elementary. Students that attend Young 5's will attend Kindergarten the following year at their home school.
For enrollment requirements and paperwork, please complete the enrollment packet items, found at THIS LINK. You can also use the link to schedule an enrollment appointment.
Students are enrolled at our Central Office, located at:
6389 Clarkston Rd.
Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: (248) 623-5401
Welcome New NSE Staff
Spelling and Geography Bee Winners
5th Grade Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Kate Meyer in Miss Reinelt's class! She was this year's 5th Grade Spelling Bee Champion! Keira Getz, in Mr. Phillip's class, was this year's runner up! Congratulations to both students :) Kate will go on to compete at the Regional Bee that will be held on March 26, 2017! Good luck Kate!!
Geography Bee
This year's winner is 5th Grader, Jake Campbell, from Mr. Phillip's class and our runner-up was Pierce Peruski, from Mrs. Kuhn's class. Jake took an online qualifying test on February 3rd, 2017 and the State Geography Bee will be held on March 31st, 2017. Good luck Jake!
NSE Cozy Closet
Thank you to everyone who donated to our NSE Cozy Closet! We have a nice assortment of gently used winter gear and new hats/mittens/gloves. To have these items on hand, has been very helpful in being able to supply our kiddos when they go out for recess. Thank you again for your generosity:)
We also want to send a special "shout out" to AVI-SPL, Ms. Hothem's father's company who donated brand new winter coats, snowpants, gloves, hats, etc. We are very thankful for these items!
Battle of the Books Information
Student Information System - ParentVue
The ParentVue portal is an important part of our Student Information System. In this portal parents can view their child’s attendance, transportation information, academic progress, and update important student information like phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. As we continue to work toward paperless communications, please plan to use ParentVue regularly.
It is important that you take the time to set up and activate your account if you have not already done so. You will need an activation key to do this. Here’s how:
1. Email SynergySupport@clarkston.k12.mi.us to request an activation key. Provide the following information in your email:
Your Name
Your Student(s) Name
Your Student(s) Date Of Birth
Your Home Address
Your Phone Number
Also, please make sure to take some time to review the information in ParentVue and make sure that we have the most accurate and updated information, particularly phone numbers and emergency contacts. To access ParentVue (once you have activated your account):
Go to the Clarkston Schools’ webpage www.clarkston.k12.mi.us
Choose the Resources tab and then select ParentVue
Stay Connected and Visit Our Wepage
Please visit our school webpage: www.nsashabawelementary.com
There you will find information about school lunch, attendance, arrival/dismissal procedures, clubs, signing up for Remind texting, ParentVue, etc. We also have links to classroom webpages, a photo gallery, and information about upcoming events!
NSE Main Office
Jennifer Johnson
Social Worker
Kayle Parker
Secretary
Denise Diebold
Website: www.nsashabawelementary.com
Location: 5290 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI, United States
Phone: 248-623-4100
Twitter: @nse_wildcats
Board of Education & Central Office Administration
Board of Education
Steve Hyer, President
Elizabeth Egan, Vice President
Kelli Horst, Treasurer
Susan Boatman, Secretary
Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee
Andrea Catalina, Trustee
Gregory Need, Trustee
Central Office Administration
Dr. Rod Rock, Superintendent
Shawn Ryan, Deputy Superintendent
Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services
John Lucido, Executive Director of Human Resources
Kathy Christopher, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Non-Discrimination Clause
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, it is the policy of the Clarkston Community School District that the Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more information contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI, 48346, (248) 623-5400. For more information regarding ADA, contact the Deputy Superintendent, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI, 48346, (248) 623-5400.