Knightly News 5/18

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Knightly News 5-17

Knightly News 5/3

Hello, Nerge Community and Happy Friday!!!!!

There are many things to update you about here and in our newsletter link at the bottom of this email.  The weather is getting a bit warmer and it’s nice to see the kids outside playing again at lunchtime.  We only have a few weeks left of this school year, so please encourage your child to finish strong!!!!

•  Registration packets for the 2012-13 school year were mailed home over spring break. Please complete the forms and return to school. Although the deadline was April 13^th, we are still taking registration forms.
•  MAP testing began April 23^rd and run all next week and end next Friday, May 11^th.  Please encourage your children to do their best. Also, please make sure they get plenty of sleep and a nutritious breakfast.
•  As you are making arrangements for before and after school for your children for the 2012 – 2013 school year, please know that our school district has met with and agreed to several guidelines and procedures with local agencies (YMCA, SPD,  and Elk Grove Park District) that provide our after school student care. They spent a great deal of time brainstorming ways to improve student safety. All agencies are fully committed to continue offering the 3 day options and will do everything possible to make sure that our students are taken care of. So, we have agreed that they may  continue to offer the 3 day option, but they must follow specific guidelines to increase and improve communication for the safety of our students.
•  Dates to remember: 
• May 7^th– Pizza Monday
• May 9^th– Fun Foods
• May 14^th – LAST Pizza Monday
• May 15^th– Nerge Volunteer Dinner – 6 – 7:30 PM in the gym
• May 23^rd – 2^ndGrade Musical 6:30 PM in Nerge Gym
• May 24^th – 6^thGrade Field Trip from 9:15 – 2:15.
• May 25^th- Grades 1 – 6 Field Day and All-school Student/Staff PBIS picnic during lunch
• May 28^th- NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day
• May 29^th- Rain Date for Gr. 1- 6 Field Day
• May 30^th- Kindergarten Field Day
• May 31^st – 6^thGrade Staff/Student Kickball game
• June 1^st-  Records Day – NO SCHOOL for Students
• June 4^th- Rain Date for Staff/Student Softball game and Last Day for K and Early Childhood students
• June 5^th – 6^th Grade Brunch from 9 – 10:30.  Parents ARE welcome.  Report Cards will be sent home.

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Knightly News 5-3

Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

“Taste of Nerge” thanks

Hello, Nerge Community,

Thank you to all of the families who attended the “Taste of Nerge” event last night.  There were well over 500 people here and everyone has shared many positive comments with me today about the event.  The words of one of our very dedicated and involved Nerge parents says it all:   “ I have been here at Nerge for over 12 years and this was the BEST event Nerge has ever had.”  Another parent shared, “I wish every child could experience something magnificent like this.”   It goes without saying that I am a very proud principal today.  The dedication and passion of our staff and students working so hard this past week by researching and learning about each country (Nerge facts in Early Childhood), USA, India, Poland, Japan, Italy, Ireland, China, Mexico), creating a final written product to share as part of our “Celebrate Reading and Writing” event, and the performances, food, and artifacts that were shared from our own Nerge families about their culture is what makes our building so special.  A special thank you goes out to the PTA who sponsored $1000 to support this event.  We will be posting photos of the event on our webpage in the future.

Thank you, everyone, for celebrating the diversity with us at this very special event!!!!

There is no newsletter edition attached here this week, but please be watching for next weeks’ email that will contain many important upcoming dates.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

Knightly News 4/20

Dear Nerge Community,

The art work and recorder concert this past Wednesday was fabulous!!!  The work that Mrs. Chen is able to guide students to accomplish is a final product that is one to save and frame and hang on your wall.  The kids produce amazing final products that they are all so proud to share.  I hope you also enjoyed the musical performances that Mrs. Bele pulls together for our kids to shine.  The 5^th Grade “Link Up” portion of the concert has evolved out of one of our Enrichment Activities that happens during the lunch hour once a week.  The kids have all worked very hard and we appreciate you attending to offer your support and encouragement.  There are many things to update you about here and in our newsletter link at the bottom of this email. 

•  District 54, together with the Village of Schaumburg Environmental Committee and Schaumburg Township District Library, are sponsoring the annual Recycling Event 2012: Saturday, 4/21/12 from 10:00 AM to 3 PM in the District Office parking lot at 524 East Schaumburg Road.  Please see the attached flyer for specific details for recycled items.
•  I have attached a flyer announcing a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Family Community Meeting on May 1^st in our district.  The purpose of this meeting is to help families understand PBIS and all of the positive behavior supports we utilize and offer our students on a daily basis at Nerge.  They will not be discussing any specific buildings, student issues, etc. and the meeting information will be general in nature.  PBIS Illinois will be facilitating this meeting and our district has partnered with them to continue to enhance our work with family and community partnerships.  Feel free to attend to learn more about what all District 54 schools are doing with PBIS.
•  Take your Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 26. Please pick up a packet from the office if you plan to take your child to work.  If you’d like us to send one home in your child’s back pack, please call the school office at 847-357-5777.
•  Registration packets for the 2012-13 school year were mailed home over spring break. Please complete the forms and return to school. Although the deadline was April 13^th, we are still taking registration forms.
•  MAP testing will start April 23^rd and run through May 11^th.  Please encourage your children to their best. Also, please make sure they get plenty of sleep and a nutritious breakfast.
•  Parent Profile Sheets are available in the school office if you’d like to share important information about your child for assistance as we assign classrooms for the 2012 – 2013 school year.  Please return them by Friday, April 27^th. 
•  As you are making arrangements for before and after school for your children for the 2012 – 2013 school year, please know that our school district has met with and agreed to several guidelines and procedures with local agencies (YMCA, SPD,  and Elk Grove Park District) that provide our after school student care. They spent a great deal of time brainstorming ways to improve student safety. All agencies are fully committed to continue offering the 3 day options and will do everything possible to make sure that our students are taken care of. So, we have agreed that they may  continue to offer the 3 day option, but they must follow specific guidelines to increase and improve communication for the safety of our students.
•  Dates to remember: 

o   April 23^rd – Pizza Monday

o   April 23 – May 11 – MAP Testing

o   April 26^th – OPEN HOUSE/Celebrate Reading & Writing “Taste of Nerge” Extravaganza: 6:30-8 PM

o   April 30^th – Pizza Monday

o   May 2^nd – ½ Day In-service; Student dismissal at 11:40

o   May 3^rd – Board of Ed meeting @ 7:00 PM

o   May 7^th – Pizza Monday

o   May 9^th – Fun Foods

o   May 14^th  – LAST Pizza Monday

o   May 15^th – Nerge Volunteer Dinner – 6 – 7:30 PM in the gym

o   May 23^rd – 2^nd Grade Musical 6:30 PM in Nerge Gym

o   May 24^th – 6^th Grade Field Trip from 9:15 – 2:15.

o   May 25^th – Grades 1 – 6 Field Day and All-school Student/Staff PBIS picnic during lunch

o   May 28^th – NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day

o   May 29^th – Rain Date for Gr. 1- 6 Field Day

o   May 30^th – Kindergarten Field Day

o   May 31^st – 6^th Grade Staff/Student Kickball game

o   June 1^st -  Records Day – NO SCHOOL for Students

o   June 4^th – Rain Date for Staff/Student Softball game and Last Day for K and Early Childhood students

o   June 5^th – 6^th Grade Brunch from 9 – 10:30.  Parents ARE welcome.  Report Cards will be sent home.

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Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

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Knightly News 4-20

Nerge Updates

Dear Nerge Community,

Last Night’s Musical Production, “Broadway Beat”  was amazing. The talent of our students is incredible! They have worked very hard and are excited to perform for an audience again tonight. We hope you will be able to join us here in the Nerge Gym. The show starts at 7:00 PM, but the parents will be asked to wait outside until the “theater” doors open at 6:45 PM.  We ask that you bring a canned good donation for your entry.

MAP testing will begin the week of April 23 and last two weeks.  Make-up testing will occur throughout the testing window.  Thank you ahead of time for encouraging your child to do their best to demonstrate what they have learned this year.  Please inquire with your son/daughter about their MAP goals, their class MAP goals, etc.  They are working to demonstrate to themselves, you, and their teacher, the terrific gains they made this year. We are so proud of them.

The Hoffman Estates High School Community Literacy Outreach Barnes & Noble Book Fair is scheduled for April 14th.  All proceeds will benefit District 54 literacy programs.  To maximize the fundraiser potential they have also coordinated with Fuddruckers for a Books and Burgers fundraiser on the same day.  If you are unable to make it, the Barnes & Noble Book Fair is good for online purchases, just put in the Book Fair ID when checking out.  Here is the website with more information:  http://www.hehs.d211.org/ .  Please consider supporting our schools by attending this very worthy event. 

We are already beginning to make plans for next year and are starting our process for placing students for the 2012/13 school year.  If you would like to give specific information about the needs of your child, please feel free to stop by the office and pick up a Student Profile Sheet and return it to the school office by April 27. 

There is no edition of the “Nerge Knightly News” newsletter this week.  Hope to see you tonight for the “Broadway Beat!”

Have a great weekend!

Amanda Clark, Principal

Knightly News 4/5

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone is looking forward to the beautiful weekend ahead of us!  As we enter in to the craziness we call Springtime here at Nerge, this week’s edition of the Nerge Knightly News newsletter, as well as the next few weeks will be packed FULL of event information for the spring, as well as next year.  Please make it a point to read through emails and newsletter carefully and add dates to your calendar so you won’t miss out on any exciting events.

• The link for the Nerge Knightly News newsletter:            Knightly News
• Construction ahead!!!!  The Village of Roselle has been awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of Larson Lane.  Work consists of curbing, asphalt patching, and resurfacing of the pavement.  Construction signage is to be erected on Monday, April 9 and weather permitting, work will begin the following day.  The project is anticipated to be complete by Memorial Day weekend.  Please allow adjust your schedule to allow additional time to navigate around this area if you normally pass by Larson Lane.
• Schaumburg District 54’s “Take Your Child to Work Day” is April 26^th.   This career educational opportunity is in conjunction with the national celebration of “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”.  The purpose of this day is to provide an opportunity for your child to discover first-hand how the skills learned in school are applied in everyday work experiences.  If you are interested in bringing your child to your workplace on April 26^th, please have your child come into the office for a permission slip that must be signed by you and your employer.  This form MUST be returned to the office before April 26^th or your child will be marked with an excused absence.  You need not call your child in absent that day if your paperwork is turned in to the office.
• Parent Profile Sheets are available in the school office if you’d like to share important information about your child for assistance as we assign classrooms for the 2012 – 2013 school year. 
• Dates to remember:

o   April 6^th – NO SCHOOL

o   April 9 – Pizza Monday

o   April 12 – School-wide Musical, “Broadway Beat” in Nerge Gym at 7:00 PM for Last Names A – L

o   April 13 – School-wide Musical, “Broadway Beat” in Nerge Gym at 7:00 PM for Last Names M – Z

o   April 16^th – Pizza Monday

o   April 17^th – Birthday Books

o   End of 2^nd Mid-Trimester

o   April 18^th – Recorder Concert for 4^th Grade and 5^th Grade “Link Up” students – 6:30 PM

o   April 23^rd – Pizza Monday

o   April 26^th – OPEN HOUSE/Celebrate Reading & Writing “Taste of Nerge” Extravaganza: 6:30-8 PM

Have a wonderful and relaxing 3-day weekend with your families!!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

Knightly News 3-23

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Knightly News 3-23

Dear Nerge Community,

Spring Break is almost here!!!! I am sending out the newsletter to you a day earlier than usual to give you some important reminders before you begin your family fun week with your children.

·         NO HOT LUNCH TOMORROW!!!! Please remember to send a lunch to school with your child on Friday, March 23.  The next Hot Lunch will be available on April 13.

·         Thank you for all of those who attended our Family Reading Night on Wednesday, March 21.  We raised well over $2000 just in one evening.  Clifford arrived to share in the photo opportunities while teachers helped students make their “Clifford Ears.”  Paw print cookies and punch were available for a snack break from the shopping.  A fun time was had by all and we appreciate your support of the Spring Book Fair fundraiser.  Tomorrow is the last shopping day for the Book Fair, so please send in money with your child if they have any last minute purchases.

·         Since the weather is warmer and sunny skies are upon us, our students are eager to get home and play outside after school.  With this in mind, please be mindful of the children on patrol duty, particularly at the four way stop.  Our students are performing acts of service for us with adults on duty for support to assist students in crossing, getting on the correct busses, and escorting our youngest Nerge Noble Knights in Kindergarten and Early Childhood to be dropped off and picked up at the right places.  Parents that are in a hurry and speed around waiting cars on Jennifer Lane or cut through the parking lot among busses are putting all students and adults in danger.  Please slow down and be safe!!!!

·         Please check the Lost and Found table for any lost coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, etc.   We will pack everything up at the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, March 23 and donate any remaining items to the Community Closet.

·         Please mark your calendar with the following upcoming dates:

March 23rd  – Spring Break begins @ 3:00 p.m.

April 2nd – Classes Resume

April 2nd – Pizza Monday

April 5^th – Board of Education meeting – 7:00 PM

April 6^th – NO SCHOOL

April 9 – Pizza Monday

April 12 – School-wide Musical, “Broadway Beat” in Nerge Gym at 7:00 PM for Last Names A – L

April 13 – School-wide Musical, “Broadway Beat” in Nerge Gym at 7:00 PM for Last Names M – Z

April 16^th – Pizza Monday

April 17^th – Birthday Books

PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM in Teacher’s Lounge

End of 2^nd Mid-Trimester

April 18^th – Recorder Concert for 4^th Grade and 5^th Grade “Link Up” students – 6:30 PM

April 23^rd – Pizza Monday

April 26^th – OPEN HOUSE/Celebrate Reading and Writing “Taste of Nerge” Extravaganza: 6:30-8 PM

The PTA Newsletter will now be posted on our school website.  Each month, the link will be emailed for your reference.  Please take a moment to read the great things going on at Nerge and with the PTA.

Have a wonderful, safe, restful, and fun Spring Break with your family!

Amanda Clark

Nerge Notes

Top o’ the morning to ya, fabulous Nerge Community, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!

There is no newsletter attached today, but we just wanted to touch base with you about a few things.

The younger students today arrived at school to see if their Leprechaun traps worked and were surprised to see their classrooms were in shambles with a trail of glitter and gold-wrapped coins left on their desks.  Not one student was able to catch those naughty rascals, but we’ll keep our eyes open and our traps set just in case.  Thank you, parents, for helping your children finish their amazing creations and putting a little bit of “magic” in their hearts this week.  Life is too short to be serious all the time, so I’m glad you support us having some fun here at Nerge once in a while.

•  The ISAT process is complete and we are so proud of how serious our students took the tests and worked so hard each day to show how smart they are.  The results usually are returned to us in raw form sometime in June but the formal results will be mailed home to you next fall.  Thank you for making sure your children had plenty of sleep, a good breakfast to start the day, and were encouraged to do their best before they left home.  Re-scheduling appointments is always tricky and we appreciate all of your efforts to keep kids in school the entire past 2 weeks.  We also wanted to thank our amazing PTA for the snacks they provided kids during testing.  The fruit chews, granola bars, and cheese sticks were an added healthy boost to keep their minds on the tests and not on their rumbling stomachs.   
• District 54 is once again proud to sponsor a recycling event.  This is your chance to clean out the garage or basement and get rid of items in an environmentally responsible way.  Please take a look at the flyer to see how we can help you with your spring cleaning.
• Did you know that District 54 has a special summer camp for students.  See the 2012 Tech Camp School Flyer for more information.

Enjoy the beautiful record breaking weather this weekend and be sure to schedule some fun family activities outside together!!!!

Have a great weekend!

Recycling Event Flyer_2012

2012_Tech_Camp_School_Flyer

Amanda Clark, Principal

District 54 Summer Tech Camp

Travel the world in search of new technologies and skills. Compete in daily challenges to navigate your way through the Internet, communicate with Web 2.0 tools, collect data using scientific instruments and share your travel through multimedia applications. Teams will explore new technologies through a series of lessons, activities, and challenges.

2012 Tech Camp

Spring Book Fair

The Book Fair is still looking for a few GREAT volunteers!