Englewood Elementary School

Social Worker Appreciation! We sure do appreciate Ms. Kerns. She does so much behind the scenes. Thank you for all you do.

Today is the last day to sign up for attending and eating at the Spring Curriculum Night on March 12. Here is the link, if you need it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkrRejMe7XfGjhd0XTPoZ8uU9pfYAosN-zmRBU7eQvwYA7A/viewform

In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan but failed to report it. People who hurt themselves or others often show warning signs before they carry out an act of violence. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to sign up for dinner for the Spring Curriculum Night. If you plan on joining us, please sign up ASAP. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkrRejMe7XfGjhd0XTPoZ8uU9pfYAosN-zmRBU7eQvwYA7A/viewform

Just a reminder to sign up for dinner, if you are planning on eating and joining us for the Spring Curriculum Night on March 12. Please sign up by Thursday, March 7th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkrRejMe7XfGjhd0XTPoZ8uU9pfYAosN-zmRBU7eQvwYA7A/viewform

I promise to be an #Upstander and ”Say Something” when I see someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools

Parents Did You Know… Your Child can ride the wave of success with healthy breakfast options at school? Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can set students up for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we’re encouraging all K-12 schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success. #NCPS #NCPSchools #NSBW24 #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast

Know the Signs: Preventing Gun Violence and Other Harmful Acts This #SaySomethingWeek, NCPS is raising awareness on learning the warning signs of violence and how to get help. Here are the 3 steps: – Recognize The Signs – Act Immediately, Take It Seriously – Say Something www.sandyhookpromise.org/warning-signs

Good Evening Bear Family - This week is Read Across America week. We are celebrating by participating in One School, One Book by reading the book, “A Fish in a Tree” in our classrooms. Students will be reading the book with their teachers. Students can also participate in having a Book Exchange. Students can bring a book from home to donate to the library, then they can choose a book to take home to read and keep. In addition, students can dress up like their favorite book character on Friday of this week. (No masks or hats allowed). On Wednesday, we will have our yearly Tornado Drill. We practice these drills, just in case there is an issue ever on our campus. Please make sure that you complete the Google form for signing up to attend the Spring Curriculum Night on March 12. Here are our events in March: March 12 - Spring Curriculum Night (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) - Opening Session in the MPR March 12 - BOB Competition at Englewood Baptist Church March 14 - 15 No School - Teacher Workdays March 16 - Basketball Games (9:45) March 18 - End of the Grading Period March 22 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Durham Life and Science Museum March 22 - Brick City Competition March 23 - Basketball Games (9:45) March 25 - Englewood’s Youth Talent Show March 25 - Report Cards issued March 27 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Sky Vu STEM March 28 - March Madness Finale for Students (during the day) 7-12 factors and products March 29 - No School for Students or Staff (Spring Break begins) We are looking forward to another great week at Englewood, and GO BEARS!

Good Evening Parents - Our Spring Curriculum Night is March 12, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30. Come out, eat some dinner, and compete against your children in - Are you Smarter than a 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grader? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkrRejMe7XfGjhd0XTPoZ8uU9pfYAosN-zmRBU7eQvwYA7A/viewform

Tomorrow morning!! Tune into Spectrum News on Friday, March 1, 2024 - in a detailed interview, Jeannie Kerr, Project AWARE director at Nash County Public Schools (NCPS), shared insights into the district's efforts to enhance student safety and mental well-being. With new safety legislation effective March 1, Nash County Public Schools has updated its protocols accordingly. Nash County Public Schools, distinguished as one of six districts in North Carolina to receive the Project AWARE grant, exemplifies commitment to creating a secure educational setting. This grant, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed through the Department of Public Instruction, highlights the district's proactive approach to student safety.

NCPS has updated its dress code policy. If an individual believes that they have a cause to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment claim, please contact the following Title IX contacts: Sheila Wallace - Title IX Contact for Personnel Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr. - Title IX Contact for Students Angela Miller - Title IX Contact for Athletics https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=nash_county&s=160494

Upcoming Events: February 27 - Englewood’s Youth Arts Night Auditions (4-5 pm) Media Center February 28 - Kindness Day (Wear Pink) February 29 - Englewood’s Youth Arts Night Auditions (4-5 pm) Media Center March 12 - Spring Curriculum Night (5:30 - 6:30) March 25 - Englewood’s Youth Talent Show

Good Evening Bear Family - This past week was a great week at Englewood. We had a great time with our families and students last week, and this week is another great week at Englewood. This week, we have Lifetouch class pictures tomorrow, as well as pictures for those who missed the first picture day. Tuesday and Thursday, we have auditions for Englewood’s Youth Talent Show - students had to sign up by last Thursday to audition. On Wednesday is Kindness Day; if students and staff would like to participate, please wear pink. On Saturday, we play our next round in the NCPS Elementary Basketball League. If you missed the game - Both girls and boys won! They are amazing on the court. Also, on Saturday, our Odyssey of the Mind competed. They did a great job. We are so proud of our students! Here are our events for the upcoming weeks: February 26 - Lifetouch Re-takes and Class Pictures February 27 and 29 - Talent Show Auditions (4-5 pm) February 28 - Kindness Day - wear pink March 12 - Spring Curriculum Night (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) March 25 - Englewood’s Youth Talent Show March 28 - March Madness Finale for Students (during the day) 7-12 factors and products We are looking forward to another great week at Englewood, and GO BEARS!

Good Evening, Bus 211 for Englewood Elementary will not have a driver in the morning. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience that this situation has caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.

Good Evening Bear Family - We had a great week of Benchmark Testing. We know that our students truly worked hard on these assessments. If you missed our Basketball games on Saturday at Nashville Elementary, then you missed a treat. Tomorrow evening, we have our PTA Meeting and Black History Program at 6 pm. In addition, the PTA will have t-shirts on sale for $10 in cash. In addition, our 5th graders will be going to the Tar River Orchestra on Friday. Permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, in order for them to attend. Please make sure that you have signed the NCPS Model Release form either in Rooms or the paper version to send back to the school. We cannot post pictures of your students without this form completed. In addition, they cannot appear in the yearbook without this form completed. NCPS has a Virtual Session for Parents on New School Drug Ed. The first session is on February 29, 2024 from 6-7 pm. We will place the registration form below. In addition, there will be another virtual session on March 14th from 6-7 pm on Addiction-Proofing Our Kids in an Addictive World. The registration form is below for this session. Here are our events for the upcoming weeks: February 19 - PTA Meeting and Black History Program at 6 pm February 23 - Tar River Orchestra for 5th Grade February 24 - OM Competition Basketball Games (Admission is $3.00 per person) Girls vs DSJ 9:45 Boys vs DSJ at 10:30 February 26 - Lifetouch Re-takes and Class Pictures February 27 and 29 - Talent Show Auditions (4-5 pm) February 28 - Kindness Day - wear pink We are looking forward to another great week at Englewood, and GO BEARS! February 29 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV3xaXSAR7sXhz7G_CjTIpdbrw77gcgF3nzo7pRY-4l4kiag/viewform

It's School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We spoiled Officer Ellington with his favorite candy and a gift card after he played on the playground with a few classes. Englewood is lucky to have him in our school!

A Friendly Reminder about Thursday, Feb. 15th's event: Due to a HIGH demand of requests from parents! We will have an in-person Connect Inform Engage event for all families who want to learn more about the Early College High School and CITI High School options this Thursday, 2/15, at 6 p.m. at Central Office! Topic: "Navigating Future Success: Insights into CITI High School & Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School'' Join Nash County Public Schools CPE Department's "Connect Inform Engage" for an enlightening roundtable discussion featuring CITI High School and Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School. This event is designed to uncover who can apply, the unique aspects of each program, and how they differentiate from traditional high school experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into these innovative educational pathways.

Good Evening Bear Family - We hope that everyone has had a great long weekend. Just a reminder that we do not have school on Monday; it is a Teacher Workday. Progress Reports should have gone home on Thursday of last week. Please contact your student’s teachers, if you did not receive one. We also have Benchmark Testing this week. Please make sure that your students are on time, so we can make sure that they can test. We only have 4 days to get all of this testing completed this week. Please make sure that you have signed the NCPS Model Release form either in Rooms or the paper version to send back to the school. We cannot post pictures of your students without this form completed. In addition, they cannot appear in the yearbook without this form completed. Here are our events for the upcoming weeks: February 12 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students February 13 - 16 - NC Check Ins (Benchmark Testing) February 17 - Basketball Season Begins at Nashville Elementary School - Our students play at 11:15 am (Girls) and 12:00 pm (Boys) February 19 - Black History Program at 6 pm February 22 - Random Act of Kindness Day February 23 - Tar River Orchestra for 5th Grade February 24 - Basketball Games begins at 9:45 February 26 - Lifetouch Re-takes and Class Pictures February 27 and 29 - Talent Show Auditions (4-5 pm) February 28 - Kindness Day - wear pink We are looking forward to another great week at Englewood, and GO BEARS!

Happy School Counselor Week. EES loves us some Ms. Dawkins!!! She is always in a good mood, she has such a positive attitude and our students love her. Thank you for all you do Ms. Dawkins we would be lost without you.