FALCON FAMILY NEWS
1.8.24
MESSAGE FROM MRS. POQUETTE & MRS. MCCONVILLE
Happy New Year! We hope that you had a wonderful break with your family and friends! We are excited about kicking off a new calendar year and continuing our learning adventures at North Frederick Elementary! Please join us for coffee and conversation on January 12th from 8:30-9:30am. We'll discuss communication, Elementary Math, upcoming calendar, and any other topics you bring with you.
Parents & Guardians of 2nd-5th graders, Did you hear about the Spring Play? If your child wants to participate, a parent/guardian must attend a parent meeting on January 11th at 4:45 pm. Please see the details below and plan to join us in person or virtually.
Please remember, the NFES school day starts at 8:20. We would love to have all students arrive by 8:15, so they can be in class and unpacked by 8:20. Each time your student arrives after 8:20, they are marked late and are missing important time in the classroom. Students must be walked in if they arrive after 8:20. Thank you for partnering with us to improve your child's attendance.
As always, please let us know if we can help you in any way.
NFES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Interested in learning more about the NFES School Improvement Plan? Click the "SIP Parent Hot Sheet" below to find out more!
Important Dates
Tuesday, January 9th: PTA Meeting 5:30PM
Thursday, January 11th: Free Food Giveaway 3:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, January 11th: Mandatory Parent Meeting for Play Participants 4:45 in the cafeteria or virtually using this link- https://meet.google.com/hvh-eznw-mwf
Friday, January 12th: School Spirit Day- Wear Falcon gear or Red/Black/White
Friday, January 12th: Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30AM (Supporting Your Child With Math)
January 15-17: School Closed
Friday, January 19th: Q2 Falcon Rally during all lunch shifts
Wednesday, January 24th: Last day to sign up for Dentist visit on Feb. 14th (See below)
Friday, January 26th: Q2 Awards Ceremony (Parents of student receiving an award will get an invitation in the 1.18 Thursday folder.
Friday, February 2nd: Last Day to order a Yearbook (details below)
Attendance = Opportunity
At NFES, we continue our commitment to attendance knowing that being at school each day opens opportunities for our students. Please check out our grade level percentages for each month on the right. Our goal is for 96% attendance.
The research strongly correlates good attendance with school success and, ultimately, high school graduation. Below are some facts related to attendance that highlight the importance of good school attendance (from Attendance Works, www.attendanceworks.org):
- Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade
- By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
- When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
We appreciate your support in establishing positive attendance habits at home and reinforcing the importance of coming to school on time each day. Please let us know how we can support your efforts.
NFES Yearbook Information
It is now time to order yearbooks.
Yearbooks are on sale now for $13.00 until February 2, 2024.
Then they will go up to the full price of $15.00
The yearbook is $15. Deadline to order is April 19th.
Yearbooks must be ordered through the website.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/NorthFrederick2024
If you have any questions about the yearbook, you can email me at Samantha.Cullen@fcps.org
Recruiting Substitutes at NFES
We are seeking substitute teachers to work with our students when teachers are absent.
The Substitute Teacher instructs students during the absence of a regular teacher. Substitute Teachers are expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work and support the mission and goals of the school system. Substitute Teachers are assigned on an as needed basis and are temporary employees. Substitute Teachers hours are 7:50am-3:20 pm each day. https://www.fcps.org/careers
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES & LATE ARRIVALS
Recently, we have noticed a lot of unsafe practices when dropping off and picking up students, mainly past the crosswalk and crossing guard. Children and parents are walking through cars and nearly getting hit. If a child gets away from a parent, cars do not anticipate that and may not have time to stop. This is unsafe and could lead to an accident. Although children are under a parent's supervision, we highly recommend crossing at the crosswalk during every arrival and dismissal.
Dropping children off and picking them up is prohibited along Fairview and Motter. That includes at or near the crosswalk. Our car loop is the only place to pick up and drop off your child without getting out of the car. Parents/Guardians must park legally and walk to the front of the building to drop off or pick up their child(ren).
Please do not drop off your students outside if they are late. If students arrive to school after 8:20, a parent must walk them into the office.
Lost & Found
Our Lost and Found is GROWING! Please remind your child to check the lost and found for sweatshirts and jackets. Parents, we took a video of all the items left behind from this school year. Click on this link to check out the video. You can email Shendell.Rivas@fcps.org or Christina.Karszen@fcps.org if you see something that belongs to your child. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dXd-JBGWPhM4-Iuo_WVtdUlY7K5U-LKY
Required Volunteer Training
NFES School Hours
Students will arrive between 7:50 AM-8:15 AM
Instruction starts at 8:20 AM (Students who arrive after 8:15 will be marked late.)
Dismissal will begin at 2:50 PM
NFES 23.24 PTA
President – Alicia Graves
Secretary – Lauren Herbster
Treasurer – Ryan Trout
PTA INFORMATION
January PTA Meeting: Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th, at 5:30 PM in the school. Your participation and insights are highly valued! To join virtually, please use this Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/pgk-kifb-gjb
Showbiz Update - MET Play 🎭 We are excited to announce that our school is collaborating once again with Maryland Ensemble Theater (MET) on the school play in the Spring! Preparations will begin when we come back to school in January 2024. If you are a parent who is interested in volunteering to help organize and oversee the play practices and bring this event to fruition, please email northfrederickpta@gmail.com. Here are the key dates:
- Jan. 11th at 4:45-5:30 Mandatory Parent Meeting. This meeting will be held in the cafeteria (please come in through cafeteria doors). You can join in person or virtually by using this GoogleMeet link- https://meet.google.com/hvh-eznw-mwf A parent or guardian must attend the meeting if your child is participating in the play.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade Auditions: February 5th
- 4th & 5th Grade Auditions: February 7th
- Dress rehearsal: Thursday, April 25th
- Performances: Friday, April 26th and Saturday April 27th at TJ High School
Domino's Pizza Fundraiser: Join us on January 17th for a delicious way to support our school! Details will be shared soon.
STAY INFORMED
Communication is very important to your child’s success at school and we want to keep you informed of what is going on at North Frederick Elementary School. We do not want you to miss important information.
- Find Out First: register online at www.fcps.org/fof/nfes
- Twitter: @FCPS_Poquette
- PTA Facebook page: North Frederick Elementary School PTA
- North Frederick Elementary Website: https://education.fcps.org/nfes/
NORTH FREDERICK ELEMENTARY
Mrs. Kelly McConville: Assistant Principal
Mrs. Ericka Villatoro-Somarriba: Administrative Secretary
Mrs. Alex Brown: Front Office Secretary
Email: tracy.poquette@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/nfes/home
Location: 1010 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: (240) 236.2000
Twitter: @FCPS_Poquette