Estrada's E-Notes
March 2021 Edition
It's hard to believe that the 2nd trimester is wrapping up. Next week is Conference Week, which is a terrific opportunity to meet with your student's teacher to discuss their progress. There's so much more to say than what is on the report card. Our teachers do an amazing job of getting to know their students, and I know they have lots to share with you.
This time of year is always exciting for me as a principal as we are working hard to finish the year strong while simultaneously planning for next school year. This year those tasks are unique and challenging to say the least. I know you have questions about what next year might look like. And, it is really hard for me as a leader to say, "I don't know yet." What I do know is that the Newport El staff and I are committed to our students and to you. We will continue to make it the best experience we can for students and provide a safe learning environment focused on rigorous academics and social-emotional well being. Thank you for your continued partnership. We couldn't be the best on the beach without you!
Keep being awesome!
Principal Estrada
#bekindbraveyou
March Read Aloud
Watch March Read Aloud.
March Dates
March 1-5 - Read Across America Week
March 2 - Foundation Meeting
March 3 - AM Group on Campus
March 5 - Virtual Flag Deck
March 10 - Conference Day - No School
March 17 - PM Group on Campus
March 19 - Virtual Flag Deck
March 19 - PTA Meeting via Zoom
March 24 - AM Group on Campus
March 31 - PM Group on Campus
Heath and Safety
Thank you for your cooperation with the safety precautions we have in place. Your diligence is helping to keep our school community safe so that we can stay open.
Cloth masks are required to be worn by all children and adults while on campus. The mask should hook around the ears and must cover the nose and mouth.
Proper hygiene consists of washing our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer is available and utilized across our campus.
Practicing social distancing in the hallways, classrooms, and bathrooms.
Stay home when feeling sick or displaying symptoms. Please reference the Student Symptom Decision Tree. Our Health Office staff uses this same decision tree when making determinations about sending a student home from school and when a student can return to school after an illness.
Communicate with our health office with any questions or concerns. Nurse Sarah Hacker may be reached at shacker@nmusd.us and you can contact Dana Hansen in our Health Office by calling 949-515-6965.
Closed Campus
At this time, NMUSD campuses remain closed to all visitors and volunteers. Only students and staff are permitted past the front office. As much as possible, please email or call the office for assistance.
Main Line: 949-515-6965
Attendance and Aeries questions:
Vicky Mahtesian - vmahtesian@nmusd.us
Health, medications, and immunizations questions:
Dana Hansen - dhansen@nmusd.us and
Nurse Sarah Hacker - shacker@nmusd.us
Other inquiries:
Debbie Kandel - dkandel@nmusd.us