November 25, 2021
Good Afternoon
This is a short message from Norton Elementary School
Tomorrow is Jersey Day at Norton Elementary and students and
staff are invited to wear sports jersey if they want.
Picadilly Coffee orders are due on Monday, 29 November
We are having a PSSC meeting at the school on Monday, 29
November at 6:30. We are still looking
for a chair for this committee. If you
are interested in learning more about this committee, clink on this link and go to the PSSC tab. DEC website
As you know,
report cards will be sent home on Monday.
Below is the link that will allow you to book a virtual parent teacher
conference with your child’s teacher. If this is not convenient for you, please
reach out to arrange a phone interview for next Thursday or Friday.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/NortonElementarySchool@nbed.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
To access the above link, either copy and paste into your browser or open the email that was sent via school messenger.
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November 24, 2021
Good
Afternoon Norton Elementary Families
I am sending this message in the hopes of
helping you better understand the upcoming report cards that will be sent home
on November 29.
A report
card is a reflection or snapshot of a child’s learning at any given time. In New Brunswick our marks range from 1-4 and
are based on a document written by the provincial Department of Education that
states where a student’s learning should be at any point in a typical school year. If a student receives a 3, that means that
s/he is learning and performing at the level we would expect in his/her grade. A mark of 2 means that s/he is progressing
toward grade level but is not quite there yet.
A mark of 4 is an indication that the child is working above the
standards and a mark of 1 means that there are significant gaps in the child’s
learning at this point in the school year.
If you see ‘NA’ on your child’s report card that means that either a
topic has just been introduced by the teacher or that a child has had a
significant number of days absent so there is not enough student work to
accurately assess it. A blank space
means that the topic has not yet been taught at grade level.
While we are
all working hard to minimize the current learning gap, this will take time. These marks are not punitive and should not
be seen as an indication that your child cannot learn or is learning at slower
rate, nor is it a reflection on parenting or teaching skills. It is in part, a result of the times we are facing.
That said, our goal is always to help students close the gap at a steady rate
in the coming weeks, months, and years to bring them back up to those standards
set out by the Department of Education. This can only happen with a true,
committed partnership between home, school, and student. Regular student attendance is more crucial
than ever as so much of what we teach is built on previously taught material
and so students must be at school to keep the pace of learning going strong. As well, regular attendance helps improve
their readiness to learn new concepts, as well as helping them to feel like a
true member of their learning community.
I hope that
this has shed some light on what you might expect on your child’s report card
next week and I strongly encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher
during virtual parent teacher interviews to ask any questions you might have, discuss
his/her learning habits, and the best way to help him/her move forward
throughout the coming school year.
Sincerely,
Linda Myers
Principal
Norton
Elementary School
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October 14, 2021
Good Afternoon
This is a brief message from Norton Elementary School with a
couple of important dates to keep in mind.
Tomorrow, Friday, 15 October is the deadline for picture
orders to be handed in. Retakes will be
done next Friday, 22 October.
Our next NESPA meeting will be held in the school gym on
Wednesday, 20 October at 6:30. New members
who are fully vaccinated are welcome to attend.
On Thursday, 21 October we will have our lock down
drill. Similar to a fire drill, this
practice is held in the fall each year.
Staff have gone over the procedure with students in a very understanding
way and you may wish to have this conversation with your child at home as well.
Lastly, just a reminder of how important your child’s
regular attendance is at school each day.
Being present and on time has a positive impact on their learning,
helping them to form habits that will last them a lifetime.
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September 30, 2021
Good Afternoon
This is a brief message from Linda Myers, Principal of
Norton Elementary School with a few reminders of upcoming events.
Tomorrow, Friday October 1 is picture day at NES. Proofs and packages will be sent home with
students tomorrow.
On Monday, October 4 at 6:30, we will host our first Parent
School Support Committee, or PSSC meeting.
We are hoping to see some new faces for this very worthwhile
committee. The meeting will take place
socially distanced in the gym and we ask that those attending wear their masks
and sign in upon arrival. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 839-3000.
Registration for students entering Kindergarten in 2022-2023
school year will take place from Tuesday, 12 October – Friday, 15 October. If you or someone you know has a child born
in 2017, please have them go to the ASD-S website to register.
Remember that Monday, 11 October is Thanksgiving and there
will be no school that day.
I hope everyone is managing during these difficult and unusual
times. On behalf of the staff of Norton
Elementary School, we thank you for your support.
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September 17, 2021
Good Afternoon
This is a message from Norton Elementary School.
The first meeting of NESPA, the Norton Elementary School
Parents Group, will take place on Wednesday, 22 Sept at 6:30 in the school
gym. This group is a valuable part of
our school community as they help us with such things as our hot lunch and milk
program as well as our school fundraising.
Those attending will be asked to follow COVID protocols and wear a mask
while in the building.
Next Friday, 24 Sept we will hold our annual Terry Fox walk
and fundraiser. If possible, students
are asked to bring a “Twoonie for Terry” to support this worthwhile cause.
As always, we thank you for your support of our school and
its students.
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September 13, 2021
Good Afternoon
This is a brief message from Norton Elementary School
We have officially begun our first full week of classes and
by all accounts, things are off to a very good start.
I would like to remind parents to be sure to keep their
contact information current. Should we
need to contact you during the day, it is important that we have your most up
to date phone numbers and people to reach out to in case you are unavailable.
With a new school year comes the need for parent volunteers.
Our Norton Elementary Parents’ Association is responsible for organizing hot
lunch and fund raisers that will benefit our students. This group plays a big role in a successful
school year, and we encourage returning and new parents alike to join in.
The Parent School Support Committee is another group in need
of volunteers. This committee is
involved with school improvement and helping to set the educational goals for
the school.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns for us or
if you wish to take a more active role in school committees, please feel free to reach out between the
hours of 8:00 and 3:00.
Sincerely,
Miss Myers
Principal
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