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

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.

Family Community Team Member Netwk Mtg Flyer March2012 (2)

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Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

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Knightly News 4-20

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 Knightly News

Hello, Nerge Community,

I hope that you have had a chance to enjoy the warmer weather, which we have been experiencing. As I type this, 3^rd – 6^th grade students are in their classrooms taking the second mathematics test for ISATs.

Here is the latest news from Nerge Elementary School…

•  The ISAT testing period began, March 5^th,  and runs through March 16^th. All 3^rd through 6^th grade students at Nerge are required to take the ISAT test. Students are tested in reading and math. Additionally, 4^th grade students are tested in science. Testing will run each morning from 8:45 – 11:20. Please make sure that your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a nutritious breakfast.  We start right after announcements so it is CRITICAL that your student arrives to school on time to get settled in and ready to test. 
• Report cards went home on Wednesday, March 7^th.  Please check your child’s backpack if you did not receive it already.
• It is that time of year again where we start planning for next year.  Right after we return from Spring Break, our teachers will start filling out sectioning cards and gathering a variety of information to pass along to the next year’s classroom teacher.  Please feel free to stop by the school office and pick up a Student Profile sheet if you’d like to share specific information with us about your child for the 2012 -2013 school year.  Please have the sheets returned back to the main office by April 18!!!!!
• March Madness Tournament is next Tuesday evening here in the Nerge gym from 5 – 7 PM!!!!  Bring your basketball shoes and shooting skills and we’ll see you for the big tournament!!!

Upcoming Dates to add to your calendar:

March 12^th – 16^th –  ISAT Testing continues

March 12^th – Pizza Monday

March 13^th – March Madness from 5 – 7 PM in the gym

March 14^th – Fun Foods

March 15^th – School Board Meeting @ 7:00

March 16^th – Hot Lunch

March 16^th – PTA Auction

March 19^th – Pizza Monday

March 19^th – March 23^rd – PTA Spring “Buy One Get One Free” Book Fair

March 20^th – Primary Election held at Nerge

March 20^th – PTA Meeting – 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge

March 21^st  – Family Reading Night – 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the LRC

March 23^rd  – PBIS Celebration for students and staff only – Please send them to school in their colored PBIS shirts unless the teacher usually keeps it for them.

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

April 2^nd – Classes Resume

April 2^nd – Pizza Monday

Attached is the latest edition of the Nerge Knightly News.

Knightly News 3-9-12

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

Knightly News 2-24

Hello, Nerge Community,

Your kids have been hard at work this week writing quality responses to literature and describing the processes they use to solve math problems as we prepare for ISAT testing for our 3^rd – 6^th grade students that begins March 5^th.  We would like to ask for you to write a letter to your child to encourage him/her to do their best on the test. The students will be so excited to open and read your letters before they start their first exam.  Please open the attachment for “Good Luck on the ISAT” stationery for your letter and return it in a sealed envelope to your child’s teacher by Friday, March 2.

Also please open the attached Knightly News for information about upcoming events including:

1. PIZZA MONDAY – Feb. 27
2. SCIENCE FAIR setup – WED., FEB. 29 FROM 5:30 – 7:00 PM
3. SCIENCE FAIR – MARCH 1 – 6:00 – 7:00 pm
4. PIZZA MONDAY – MARCH 5
5. PIZZA MONDAY – MARCH 12
6. ISAT’S – MARCH 5^TH  – 16^TH.
7. PIZZA MONDAY – MARCH 19
8. SPRING BOOK FAIR – MARCH 19 – 23^RD  upstairs in the LRC.  Students will be able to have more time to shop and purchase during their LRC time.
9. FAMILY READING NIGHT – WED., MARCH 21 FROM 6:00 – 7:30 with a Clifford, the Big Red Dog, theme.  It is open to all ages.  Cookies and punch will be served as well as a few guest readers will be present.  Clifford himself will make an appearance as well.
10. MARCH MADNESS – TUES., MARCH 13 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Donated prizes are STILL being accepted and greatly appreciated.
11. SPRING BREAK:  March 26 – 30^th

Please remind your children to take a look at the Lost and Found table in the front hallway as we have accumulated a lot of gloves, hats, scarves, boots, sweatshirts, and a variety of other unique items.  We will be donating any remaining items to the Community Closet on March 23.

Students may apply for a Schaumburg Township Council of PTA’s for an Elementary Summer Scholarship to participate in a summer camp or program  There are many unique opportunities for students to participate over the summer months and the application is attached.  Please note there are 4 pages of the application and the entire packet must be completed and placed in a sealed envelope.  Please include your phone number in case there is a need for follow-up questions.

Thank you so much for all of your support and enjoy the chance to play out in the snow this weekend with your children!
Sincerely,

Amanda Clark

Knightly News 2-24

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Nerge Knightly News

Hello, Nerge Community,

Wow!  We had lots of exciting things happening here at Nerge this week.  There was a ton of pride and enthusiasm felt from the 6^th graders’ performance of “Pirates, the Musical” on Tuesday evening.  A special thank you to Mrs. Bele, the entire 6^th grade team, Mrs. Sedlak, Mrs. Chen, Ms. Macejik, and everyone’s flexibility for supporting the success of our students.  The PBIS Celebration today was PHENOMENAL again!  The fact that the entire school is together with their colored grade level shirts chanting and cheering and celebrating is a special part of our Nerge Knight culture and it is maintained year after year after year by the positive attitudes and creativity that teachers bring to the assembly and the parents support.

If you get a minute, the next time you are at Nerge, come by the office and look at the wall of student art work and our new table outside of the Nurse’s office.  Thanks to Mrs. Chen for the BEAUTIFUL student Artwork, thanks to Mr. Bob for his crafty workmanship to construct a rail where the picture frames hang that can be removed to change out the student Artwork on a regular basis, and thanks to Mrs. Nall for the purchase of the beautiful cabinetry that will eventually have pull-out baskets where handouts and other relevant school information can be quickly pulled out for parents and students. 

Please note on your calendar the following important dates:

Jan. 30 – Pizza Monday

Feb. 1 – Fun Foods

Feb. 3 – Hot Lunch

Feb. 6 – Pizza Monday

Feb. 7 – NO Early Childhood Attendance

Feb. 8 – ½ Day In-service; Dismissal at 11:40 AM – NO Early Childhood Attendance

Feb. 10 – Hot Lunch

Feb. 13 – Pizza Monday

Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Parties from 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Feb. 15 – Fun Foods

Feb. 17 – Hot Lunch

Feb. 20 – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

Feb. 21 – PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM

Knightly News 1-27-2012

Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!!

Amanda Clark, Principal

Nerge Knightly News

Hello, Nerge Community,

Attached you will find the most recent Nerge Knightly News newsletter and many important announcements and flyers.  

•  Parent-Teacher conferences are January 12^th and 13^th. If you have not already scheduled a conference time, please contact your child’s teacher. Due to conferences, school will be dismissed at 11:40 on Thursday, January 12^th. There will be no school on Friday, January 13^th.
•  Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser at the Golf and Roselle Road Chipotle on Thursday, Jan. 12^th from 3:00pm – 8:00pm.  Bring in the attached flyer and 50% of the proceeds will benefit Frederick Nerge PTA.
•  There is no school on Monday, January 16^th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Enjoy the long weekend.

• Student Attendance 

If your child is going to be absent, it is very important that you notify the school before 8:30. Please call our attendance line, 847- 357- 5776, to report an absence. Thank you for your cooperation.

•  Open Enrollment Fair

The Open Enrollment Fair is an event when parents and students learn more about unique programs at various schools in our district, which you might be interested in learning more about.  The Open Enrollment fair will take place at Addams Junior High School on the evening of January 25^th. 

•  Busing

For the safety of our bused students we do not allow students that are scheduled to ride the bus to ride the bus some days of the week and not other days.  Students who ride the bus need to have the same riding arrangement every morning or every afternoon.  Next year we will also be providing only a 5-day KASPER program here at Nerge.  Please make your before and after school arrangements NOW so there will not be any last minute confusion as we start off the school year to always maintain students’ safety.

•  School Closings

Earlier this year we sent home information about weather emergencies.  Please go to this link if you need a second copy of the information which was attached in an earlier version of the Nerge Knightly news.  http://sd54.org/schoolcancellations/

 In the interest of keeping our students safe, District 54 would like to reinforce a few laws and policies concerning smoking, cell phone use and school buses.

•  No Smoking at Schools

District 54 policy prohibits smoking or the use of tobacco products on district property and in district facilities, regardless of whether students are present or school is in session. Individuals or groups using or renting facilities are also banned from smoking or using tobacco products in District 54 facilities or on District 54 properties.

• School Bus Stop Arm Violations
  

It is unlawful for a driver to pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload children when its stop signal arm is extended. Any driver traveling in the same direction as the bus is required to stop his vehicle when the driver is on a road fewer than four lanes of traffic.

• Cell Phone Use in School Zones

It is unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to use a cell phone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone.

We look forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher conferences and please drive safely if the predicted snow storm does arrive.  Enjoy the long weekend with your family!

Knightly News 1-12-2012

Chipotle Fundraiser 01.12.2012

Amanda Clark, Principal

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays, Nerge Parent Community!

The December issue of the Nerge Knightly News is attached.  Please take a moment to view this edition for end of the year updates and new year events.

Mark your calendars for the following:

• December 16^th: NO HOT LUNCH TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!! Please remember to send a lunch to school with your child.
• December 16^th : Winter Break begins at dismissal
• January 3^rd – Students return to school
• January 10^th – 2^nd Trimester Midterms end
• January 12^th and 13^th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• January 16^th –Martin Luther King- No School
• January 17^th – PTA Meeting:  6:00 PM in Teacher’s Lounge
• January 24^th – 6^th Grade Musical performance

If you drop your child off on Jennifer Lane, you may have seen some new signs this week.  These signs have been created to maintain safety as the weather turns inclement.  We ask parents to stay in a single file line and drop their child off on the pavement directly in front of the crosswalk.  This spot is marked with a sign that says: “Drop Off Here: Kiss-n-Go.”  If you are dropping off a child that attends our Early Childhood program, please pull past the crosswalk before dropping off to alleviate some of the congestion.

Here are a few important reminders:

• We ask that parents stay in their car when dropping off, except for parents with children in the Early Childhood Program.
• Continue down Jennifer Lane after dropping off your child, and refrain from making any U-Turns.
• Please do not pull out of line while other cars are dropping off.  This ensures that the students and the crossing guard have a safe path across Jennifer Lane.
• The doors are opened for the students at 8:30, and closed by 8:40.  After 8:40, students are to report to the front office.

Thank you for working with us to create a safe and efficient student drop off area.  We look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces each morning!

On behalf of the Nerge staff, we wish you and your family a joyous holiday season filled with many special memories.  We’ll see you in 2012!!!!!

Amanda Clark

Knightly News 12-16