Panther Press
New Prospect Elementary School Newsletter
February 9, 2021
Kindness week is next week!
We invite students to participate in our NPES Kindness Challenge. Turn in your results to Mrs. McLeod when complete.
Kindness Challenge Checklist:
- Learn “hello” in a new language _______________________________________
- Learn something new about your teacher _______________________________
- Leave a nice note for a friend or family member __________________________
- Recycle your trash and be kind to the Earth _____________________________
- Be kind to yourself and eat a healthy snack ______________________________
- Tell a joke and make someone laugh ____________________________________
- Compliment three people _________, __________, ___________
- Help your teacher or parent with a needed task ___________________________
- Play with a new friend at recess or try a new game with your family______________
10.Create your own kind deed and document it J _____________________________
Think First & Stay Safe
Dear Parents,
We all share a common and critical goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. In support of this goal, we would like to increase students’ knowledge regarding personal safety and protection with a lesson from the Think First & Stay Safe curriculum. The Think First & Stay Safe™ program is a research-based program that teaches specific personal safety education. Think First & Stay Safe™ enables students to take an active and necessary role in protecting themselves from harassment, abduction, bullying, exploitation, and various forms of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional).
Please contact your child’s counselor, Christina McLeod at mcleodcr@fultonschools.org to schedule a preview or if you have any questions. The materials will be available for preview from 2/10-2/16. During the month of February and March, Think First & Stay Safe™ prevention lessons will be implemented for all K-5 students on Brain Building Days.
If you prefer that your child not participate in the Think First & Stay Safe™ program, please email mcleodcr@fultonschools.org by February 16, 2021.
Raise $ for Cancer
New Prospect Elementary is participating in the Hero Squad Program to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
During Kindness Week February 16-19th, classes can raise money through a virtual platform https://events.lls.org/pages/ga/New-Prospect-Elementary-School-2021 to help fight childhood cancer.
New Prospect in the News!
New Prospect is an A school according to Niche.com! Niche.com is all about perceptions, feedback, and impressions of a school community. It is a leading indicator of qualitative data about how our students, parents, teachers, and community feel about our school.
I am super proud of our staff and their positive impact they have on our students and our community. We have worked intentionally over the past 4 years through our strategic plan
to serve our students and their families! I'm glad it is publicly recognized. We are also so thankful for our PTA and all of our parents for their support!
2021 Elementary Schools Ranked in Fulton County Schools: (from our zone in FC)
#1 Lake Windward (A)
#7 Crabapple Crossing (A)
#9 Alpharetta Elementary (A)
#10 New Prospect (A)
#14 Creek View (A)
#22 Birmingham Falls (A-)
#23 Summit Hill (A-)
#24 Cogburn Woods (A-)
#29 Manning Oaks (A-)
Continue to be proud to be the principal at this amazing school!
Amy Lemons
Upcoming Dates-Please Note
February 8th-12th-Teacher Appreciation Week
February 12th-No School for Students; Teacher Workday
February 15th-No School-President's Day
February 20th- NPE Winter Scavenger Hunt @ 11am
February 21st-Orders due for Little Caesars Pizza Kits Fundraiser
March 12th & March 15th-No School for Students
WITH WINTER HERE, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME FAMILY FUN?
NPE’s 1st VIRTUAL WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT!!
Mark you calendar: Saturday, February 20th at 11am
Warm up from the cold and have some family fun! Think creatively and work cooperatively while competing against other participating NPE families! Complete virtual winter challenges right from the comfort of your own home! Top scavenger families can qualify for a prize! Click here to access the Panther Press newsletter and scroll down to the “PTA SCAVENGER WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT” section for information on how your family can participate. If you have additional questions, reach out to Jamie at jfriedman04@yahoo.com or Gouri at gshintri@gmail.com.
Congratulations NPE Staff
Wendy Widis-4th Grade
Sarah McCarthy-3rd Grade
Mary French-ESOL
Professional of the Year Finalists
Cari MacDonell-Bookkeeper/Principals' Professional Assistant
Sandi Dennis-Data Clerk
Sandra Durham-Media Specialist
Mrs. King is FAMOUS
Check it out here: https://patch.com/georgia/alpharetta/alpharetta-teacher-named-extraordinary-educator
Music Kits for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
If your child is in Kindergarten or 1st Grade and doesn’t have their music kit, please come by the school and pick it up. If your child is now virtual, they will need the music kit that is here at school. Thank you for helping your little musicians!
I'm THAT Mom!
So here he is...he's 5 months old and his shirt says "Sorry Ladies, my Mom is my Valentine" :)
Fun Opportunities for Families!
The Alpharetta Branch of the Fulton County Library is now offering virtual book clubs for our students! Students may sign up to join Mrs. Dennis for the monthly club with Ms. Erin, the children’s librarian.
Parents will sign up using the information on these fliers and all of the book club books are available from the Fulton library!