NES Parent Memo 2-19-17
Tomorrow, Monday, February 20th is a holiday. No school for
students.
There are numerous new announcements in both NES and
Community News this week. Please take a few minutes to read over
the parent memo asap. 
Message from Principal Waits:
Dear NES Families,
On behalf of the NES faculty and staff, I want to express our sincere gratitude for
the love and support shown to us this week during Teacher Appreciation
Week. Our teachers and staff were showered with treats, gifts, and tokens of
appreciation!! NES definitely has the most generous, gracious, and giving parents
and families, and we simply can’t thank you all enough for all that you did last
week to show our teachers and staff just how much they are appreciated and loved.
Thank you for sharing your precious children with us. We are so blessed to be a
part of each and every one of their lives!
What’s New (Many Time Sensitive Dates) in the Parent Memo This
Week? (Highlighted in yellow)
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NES PTO Dady/Daughter Dance, Friday, Feb. 24th: This is a reminder of
our PTO sponsored Daddy-Daughter dance that is to be held this coming
Friday, February the 24th, from 6pm-8pm, in the NES gym. The cost is $10
per couple with a $15 maximum per family. The entry includes snacks,
photo and music provided by a D.J. We look forward to seeing our NES
families create sweet memories. (Please note that due to illness related
circumstances with a previously arranged vendor, corsages and boutonnieres
will not be sold by PTO this year. We apologize for any inconvenience.)
NES Clinic News attached: Feb17thClinic News.docx
NES Spring Book Fair will be from Feb. 27.-March 3. (See more
information below.)
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Box Top collection continues this week: Please help our school by
collecting Box Tops for Education. Each Box Top earns 10 cents for our
school. Those 10 cents add up quickly, so remember...it's HIP to CLIP!
Collection Week: Feb 21st - 24th
Family Literacy Night at Nolensville Elementary School: Mark your
calendars for Thursday, March 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (see attached flyer)
Family Literacy Night flyer.docx
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SACC Summer Camp Registration Begins Soon:
http://www.wcs.edu/infocus/2017/02/09/sacc-summer-camp-registrationbegins-soon/
PBIS Parent Portal:
o https://www.pbisrewards.com/login/ Select Parent App
o Parent and Student App available for IPhone and Android
phones
o Because parents are an extremely important part of the success
formula for a student, the PBIS Rewards Parent App allows parents to
instantly see how their children are doing within the PBIS Rewards
program. With this PBIS app, parents can see:
 Point earnings
 Discipline Referrals (Classroom and Office Referrals)
 Items purchased, privileges purchased, and events registered
WCS and Community News Updates:
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Benefit for Mrs. Deborah Russell: Musical Benefit Event for NES PE
teacher, Deborah Russell. Saturday, March 4th at the Nolensville Historical
School from 7-9 PM (see attached flyer for more information.) Benefit for Mrs.
Russell.jpg
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2017 Williamson County Schools Art Show: Art students from across the
district will soon have the honor of seeing their work displayed inside one
the state’s top art museums. (See information and links in WCS/Community
News.)
WCS Ready Hosting Fine Arts Festival/ March 4th : (See more
information in WCS/Community News.)
Join wcsLink for Coffee with Carol: WcsLink is a parent group that
provides support and information to families of children with giftedness and
special needs. This organization is an effort between parents and WCS
Student Support Services to create a strong partnership between parents and
our schools. (See more information in WCS/Community News.)
Thursday, February 23, 2017 / 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. @ Longview
Recreation Complex
MCMS Cheerleader Tryouts for Rising 6th graders: Mandatory Meeting
Feb. 28th at 5:30 (See more information in the WCS/Community News.)
WCS Hiring Cafeteria Workers: If you would like to apply for a position
with the Williamson County Schools Food Service Department, please fill
out an application online at www.wcs.edu. (See attached flyer for more
information on school that have vacant positions.)Help Wanted Flyer (2).pdf
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NES NEWS YOU CAN USE:
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NES Spring Book Fair will be from Feb. 27.-March 3.
o Shopping times:
 Mon. 2/27: 9am-4pm
 Tues. 2/28: 8am-4pm
 Wed. 3/1: 8am-4pm
 Thurs. 3/2: 8am-4pm and then 6pm-7:45pm (Family Literacy
Night)
 Fri. 3/3: 8am-11am.
o Earn 10% of you or your student’s purchases by volunteering to work
a shift. Sign up link is here: http://signup.com/go/XQvoSY
o Can’t make it to the fair? Starting February 18th, you can shop online
here: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/nolensvilleelementaryschool1
o The books you purchase online will be delivered to your student at
school.
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PBIS Parent Portal: We encourage all parents to download the parent
app.
o https://www.pbisrewards.com/login/ Select Parent App for
desktop
o Because parents are an extremely important part of the success
formula for a student, the PBIS Rewards Parent App allows parents to
instantly see how their children are doing within the PBIS Rewards
program. With this PBIS app, parents can see:
 Point earnings
 Discipline Referrals (classroom and office referrals)
 Items purchased, privileges purchased, and events registered
o We think that each feature on the Parent App is helpful in keeping
parents involved in their child’s school lives. By seeing how students
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are doing with respect to points earned each day, parents can offer
encouragement and praise.
Additionally, parents may spot a concern if they see that their child is
earning fewer and fewer points each day. Instantly knowing if your
child receives an office referral is useful for obvious reasons, and we
think helping parents keep an eye on items purchased is also
beneficial.
With the hustle and bustle of modern times, keeping track of your
student’s progress in school at the touch of a button is a must!
Cardinal Corner Shopping Schedule:
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Grade Level
Time
Tues, 2/21/2017 Kindergarten
8:10-8:25
Wed, 2/22/2017
8:10-8:25
1st Grade
Thurs, 2/23/2017 2nd and 3rd Grade
8:10-8:25
Fri, 2/24/2017
8:10-8:25
4th and 5th Grade
NES PTO News and Upcoming Events: Volunteers Needed
o NES PTO is currently forming committees to help with the next few
events that are happening here at NES.
 Daddy/Daughter Dance- Friday February 24th from 6-8
 Mother/Son Game Night- March 10 from 6-8
 Spring Fling- April 8th from 10-2
 NES Golf Scramble- May 5th
If you are interested in helping with any of these events please email
Melanie Moyer at [email protected]
NES Second Annual Book Swap- flyer attached: Students can bring in
books starting the week of February 6th, and we will collect them through
February 24th. All they need to do is turn them into their homeroom teacher
in a bag, (Kroger bag, Target bag, etc.) with their name on the bag and the
number of books that they are donating. The students will receive their
“ticket” that he/she will use at the book swap the week of Family Literacy
Night. Book Swap.docx
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MCMS Rising 6th Grade Night: Monday, March 6th (flyer attached)6th
grade flyer 2017.docx
Who? Rising 6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians
What? MCMS Rising 6th Grade Parent/Student Information Night
Where? Mill Creek Middle School Gym
When? Monday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Why? To learn more about MCMS and meet the staff!
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NES Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018 School year- see attached
flyer. Kindergarten Registration Flyer.docx
o March 13-16, 2017 9:00 Am – 2:00 PM
o Evening hours March 14 - 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM
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o Sneak – Peak April 24 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM
o Please help us spread the word to neighbors and community members.
o 2017-2018 paper enrollment forms are available on the WCS website
under Parents and Students > Enrollment > 2017-18 School Year
Enrollment Forms. Please remember the paper enrollment forms
provided are intended for 2017-2018 Kindergarteners and other first
time district enrollees (excluding current FSSD rising ninth graders).
o All current WCS students and rising FSSD ninth graders will
participate in online 2017-2018 WCS student registration through the
WCS Family Access system beginning Monday, April 3.
Upcoming Dates for February and March
This week:
February 20th – No School (President’s Day)
February 24th – Daddy/Daughter Dance 6-8 pm
February 27th-3rd – Book Fair and NES Family Literacy Night (March 2)
February 27th - Lorax Day: Wear your mustache
February 28th - One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish- Wear Red or Blue
March 1st - Fox in Socks- Wear Crazy socks
March 2nd - Which, What, Who: Wear mismatched clothes
March 2nd – Reading Night 6-8 pm
March 3rd – Cat in the Hat – wear a hat
March 6th – ACCESS testing for ELL students begins
March 6th – Power Monday
March 6th- MCMS Rising 6th Graders Meeting at MCMS
March 9th – Cardinal Pride Assembly
March 9-10th – 5th grade field trip to BizTown
March 13th – 16th – Kindergarten registration in the office from 9-3 (No
registrations on Friday, March 17)
March 14th – Kindergarten registration 4-6 pm
March 14th – Spring Individual and Class pictures
March 14th – 4th grade recorder concert 6:30
March 15th – End of 3rd quarter grading
March 16th – Bike to School Day (K-2nd)
March 17th – WCS ACT Celebration Day (More information to come.)
March 17th – Bike to School Day (3rd-5th)
March 17th – International Festival
March 17th – Spring Parties
March 20th-24th – No School – Spring Break
WCS and Community News:
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Join WcsLink for Coffee with Carol: WcsLink is a parent group that
provides support and information to families of children with giftedness and
special needs. This organization is an effort between parents and WCS
Student Support Services to create a strong partnership between parents and
our schools.
o WcsLink and Student Support Services are sponsoring an informal
meeting with Carol Hendlmyer, the director of Student Support
Services for Williamson County Schools. Parents are invited to meet
with Carol at the Longview Recreation Center Thursday, February
23 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for an informal Question and Answer
session. The focus is on general questions about special education
rather than individual issues for a student.
o The Longview Recreation Center is located at 2909 Commonwealth
Dr. in Spring Hill
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2017 Williamson County Schools Art Show: Art students from across the
district will soon have the honor of seeing their work displayed inside one
the state’s top art museums. The Williamson County Schools Art Show at
the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is an annual celebration of student
artwork. It begins Saturday, February 25 and continues through March
12. More than 350 young artists from kindergarten through twelfth grade are
included in this exhibition. Elementary and middle school art teachers
selected two works per grade level, and high school art teachers selected two
works from each art course offered at their schools. Artwork by all of the
students featured in the exhibit can also be viewed online.
http://www.wcs.edu/frist2017/
Opening day festivities will be held Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. until 5:30
p.m. For free admission, print out and redeem this flyer.
http://www.wcs.edu/frist2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/139/2017/02/WCS-ArtShow-Invitation-2017.pdf
Discounted parking for the event is available only in the Frist Center parking lots.
Click here for a list of suggested times for families of each school to attend.
http://www.wcs.edu/frist2017/viewing-times/
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WCS Ready to Host Fine Arts Festival: Williamson County lovers of
music, theater and art are in for a treat as students prepare for the fourth
annual WCS Fine Arts Festival. This year’s showcase will be held
Saturday, March 4 at The Factory at Franklin. The festivities will begin at
10 a.m. and last until 5PM.
http://www.wcs.edu/infocus/2017/01/10/wcs-ready-to-host-fine-arts-festival/
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MCMS Cheerleading Tryouts: 2017-2018 cheerleading tryouts for rising
6th – 8th graders planning to attend Mill Creek Middle School will be March
6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th. To be eligible, the applicant and a
parent/guardian must attend the mandatory pre-tryout meeting on
February 28th at 5:30 in the MCMS library. Tryout packets are available
in the MCMS front office and are due by March 3rd to be allowed to tryout,
along with an up-to-date sports physical. Questions may be directed to
Coach Angie Honeycutt via email at [email protected] (See
attached flyer for more information.)MCMScheertryoutpacket.pdf
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WCS Early Childhood Program: Crockett Elementary is currently
accepting applications for peers in the Early Childhood classes for the 20172018 school year. The Early Childhood classes are for children 3-5 years of
age and integrate students with special needs with typically developing
peers. Early Childhood students attend school on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday (no school on Wednesday) for either the morning
(8:30-11:30) or afternoon (12:30-3:30) session. If you have any questions or
would like an application, please contact Darcie Sperber at
[email protected].
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Independence High Baseball Camp- March 5 (flyer attached)IHS 2017
Spring Camp Brochure.docx