February 2020

NLE NEWS Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we begin the second month of the New Year, I hope this newsletter finds everyone staying warm and dry! Students will be receiving their 3rd quarter interim report on February 12th! This is a great time to sit down and praise their accomplishments and set goals as they move into the second half of the school year. I encourage parents to contact teachers if you have any questions or concerns.

Here are eight specific ways to help your child be successful for the remainder of the year:

* Create a routine- A specific study time.

* Prepare for the morning the night before- Make sure backpacks are filled with assigned homework and specific materials.

* Provide a quiet place for homework but let your child work alone.

* Help your child get organized- Make sure backpacks are uncluttered.

* Limit distractions- No TV or video games going in the same room.

* Encourage intellectual curiosity- Talk and discuss current events.

* Allow free time- All children need to unwind and can do this through structured free time.

* Build relationships with the teachers- Remember that you can send the teachers notes in the agenda or through the district email. If you are have difficulty communicating with your child’s teacher, please contact Mrs. Sierra, the school counselor, she will be glad to assist you.

If you are bringing your child in late to school, you MUST bring them into the school and sign them in. Let’s all work to keep our most precious gift, our students, safe!

The goal of North Lakeland Elementary is to help students achieve success by being prepared for middle school, high school and beyond. We are appreciative of the support that you provide for your child at home. It takes a team and we are all a part of that team.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mrs. Sealey, Principal

Stay informed!

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North Lakeland

Elementary

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3

Cheese Tortellini

PB&J Uncrustable

Asian Chicken

Salad

4

Chili

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Fruit Salad

5

Chicken Sandwich

Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich

Buffalo Chicken

Salad

6

Monte Cristo Sand-

wich

Peanut Butter Box

Grilled Turkey Salad

7

Pizza

Yogurt Snacker

Chef Salad

10

Chicken Drum-

mies

PB&J Uncrustable

Buffalo Chicken

Salad

11

Chicken Queso

Bowl

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Fruit Salad

12

Shepherd’s Pie

Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich

Chicken Caesar

Salad

13

Spaghetti w/ Meatballs

Ham & Cheese Sand-

wich

Asian Chicken Salad

14

NO

SCHOOL

FOR

STUDENTS

17

NO SCHOOL -

HOLIDAY

18

Sloppy Joe Na-

chos

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Fruit Salad

19

Chicken & Waffles

Pizza Snacker

Grilled Turkey

Salad

20

Alfredo w/ a Twist

Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich

Buffalo Chicken Salad

21

Pizza

Yogurt Snacker

Chef Salad

24

Fish Nuggets

PB&J Uncrustable

Buffalo Chicken

Salad

25

Street Taco

Ham & Cheese

Sandwich

Fruit Salad

26

Cuban Flatbread

Turkey & Cheese

Sandwich

Chicken Caesar

Salad

27

Chicken Nuggets

Ham & Cheese Sand-

wich

Asian Salad

28

Cheeseburger

Pizza Snacker

Chef Salad

February 2020

Class Corner

MEDIA CENTER

Help your child be responsible for their library record. Scholars

can pay off fines for lost library books in multiple ways. They can

volunteer in the library or their classroom or donate a new, hard

cover book. For the month of February, scholars can receive a $1

credit toward library fines for each 100% received on an AR quiz

between

February

1 and

February

28.

Does your child have a reading

G.O.A.L.? The Florida Tropics

indoor soccer team wants to

reward students for excellence

in their classrooms. Students

that complete their assigned

reading time by their teacher

will receive two ticket vouchers

good for any game during the

regular season.

BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 5:00 pm—6:30 pm in cafeteria

NLE’s Black History Celebration

Don’t miss out on family fun, student performances,

and some important parent information about curric-

ulum!

YEARBOOKS School yearbooks are now on sale for $20. Return your completed

order form to the office as soon as possible to guarantee your

copy of this years yearbook. You won’t want to miss seeing all

the fun learning and events from this school year!!

CELEBRATE READING!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 1! Students and staff may dress up as their favorite book character for the day. Clothing must be in compliance with the Polk County Schools Dress Code. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION School volunteers are an integral part of the teaching and learning efforts at NLE. Our vol-

unteers support the classrooms in a variety of ways such as making copies, attending meet-

ings, and working with students. To show appreciation for their dedication, all NLE school

volunteers are invited to attend breakfast on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found area is overflowing with jackets and sweaters. If your child is missing a jacket, please encourage him/her to check the lost and found. To pre-vent lost items in the future, please write your child’s name inside the garment.

Did you know that Box Tops for Education has had some changes? The NEW Box Tops mobile app scans your store receipts and instantly adds Box Tops to our school’s earnings online. Download the app to check it out! Traditional Box Top clips will still be accepted until all expiration dates have been reached.

Dates to

Remember Feb. 6

Black History Celebration

5:00—6:30 pm

Feb. 7

5th grade Field Trip to Skate

World

Feb. 12

Interim Reports sent home

Feb. 13

PBIS Mini Tribal—Indoor

Games Day (a sticker will

be in the agenda if

earned)

Feb. 14

No School for Students

Feb. 17

HOLIDAY for Students &

Staff

Feb. 21

Class Picture Day—wear

collared uniform shirt

Volunteer Appreciation

Breakfast 9:00 am

Feb. 27

SAC Meeting

Feb. 28

NUT Day (a sticker will be

in the agenda if earned)