2/27/19

From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Parents and Students!!

Last Friday NAM Student Council hosted a school wide assembly on Black History Month. The event began on Monday with members of student council reading over the intercom excerpt from famous African Americans and their contributions to our nation on a daily basis.

On Friday at the assembly, members of the SCPA Dance Department discussed current dances that had originated in Africa. Then the dancers performed and demonstrated the moves emphasizing the importance of synchronization. Also NAM students currently participating in our after school dance program with Mam Luft Dance Company, dazzled the audience with their tap dancing skills!

The Musical and Spoken Word portion of the program was performed by NAM Staff members. Mr. Barnfield, Mr. Davis, Mr. King, Ms. Wadsworth and Mr. Abraham all made outstanding contributions making the program fun and educational. Our students enjoyed watching their teachers perform.

Congratulations to members of NAM Student Council and their sponsor Ms. Shockley-Matthews for an awesome show!

Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.

Sincerely

Mr. Lewis

PS – We hosted 161 Parent-teacher conferences for third quarter!

News & Events

02/25/19 Read Across America Begins!!

02/27/19 Family Literacy Night 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Cafeteria

03/01/19 Read Across America Ends!!

03/01/19 NAM Foundation Art Gallery Fundraiser 6 pm-9 pm (see flier for additional details)

03/04/19 Grade 6 parents attending the Washington D.C trip will have a informational meeting @ 6pm in the cafeteria

03/04/19 ILT/LMDMC Joint Meeting 3:30 pm @ Art Room

03/05/19 NAM PTSO/Foundation Meeting @ 6pm

Brain Bowl

On Thursday March 7th, 2019, our NAM Brain Bowl Team will play at Spencer.

3rd/4th Grade Boys Basketball

The 3rd/4th grade boys basketball team defeated Mason in the Cincinnati Premier Youth Basketball League city tournament championship game. This is the second consecutive championship for this team.

Players include:
Jaylen H.
Kai R.
Anthony L.
Wyatt D.
Cason L.
Elliot U.
Henry M.
Gregory F.
Kenny P.

NAM Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

The NAM PBIS Committee sponsors an honorary Principal’s Breakfast each month.  Teachers recognize one student from each class who has shown positive qualities in the classroom such as effort, improvement, and leadership. Mr. Lewis Principal, and Gwen Griffiths, Behavior Support Specialist, speak with the students and present students with a certificate as well as has having breakfast (Please see the attached flier for the selections for the month of January)

Save the Date

PTSO presents Family Literacy Night

Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm.

There will be crafts, a storyteller and a book swap.

Read Across America Week began this week.

Join us in our spirit days:

Wednesday 02/27 – Reading is my Superpower – Wear a superhero t-shirt

Thursday 02/28 – Read My Shirt – Wear a shirt with words on it

Friday 03/01 – Character Day – Dress up as a character from a book.

There will be activities/crafts, a story teller and a book swap.

Bring your gently used books to swap for new to you books!

This event is sponsored by NAM PTSO.

A special thanks to Mrs. Simpson for helping make this happen!

NAM Student Art Opening

Announcing a special new NAM a community event on March 1st, 2019 from 6pm-9pm.

Join fellow NAM parents and supporters for this social evening reception featuring: Over 25 works of student art, silent auction and a raffle. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. All proceeds will go directly into our NAM classrooms for Montessori materials, enrichment activities, supplies, and teacher mini-grants.

Reserve admission and find event details at namrockets.org/artopening
Suggested donation: $40 per person or $60 per family

Or give at the door in any amount. A donation is not required for admission. (please see the attached flier for additional details)

Yearbooks

Want to go back in time for your students class reunion!!! Think about purchasing a 18-19 NAM Yearbook.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $15.00 order today at:

ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code: 12124219

To share community photos:

Please upload your photos of school events to: community.lifetouch.com and enter NAM’s school code: DCWJHB

Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!

When is the 6-9 age group Oratory Festival?

What is the date for the NAM talent show?

When is the Grade 6 Recognition Ceremony?

Check out dates for all NAM Events for the entire school year,along with student and faculty stories, on Schoology!

Please check out our NAM promotional video we created last spring by going to Schoology and clicking on the link!

Have a great week!!!!

Virtue of the Month for February: Understanding

2/13/19

From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Parents and Students!!

Due to extremely cold temperatures the Parent Educational Series meeting for January 31st was canceled and the new date will be Wednesday, March 6 at 6 PM in the cafeteria. I hope you can join us for this event as we learn together.

Also On Thursday, February 21st, we will host 3rd quarter PTCN. Your child’s midterm will be coming home this Friday, February 15th. Please review the report and contact your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment. Please review our Weekly Rocket, Robo Calls, Schoology or the parent website namrockets.org  to see events that have been rescheduled due to school closures.

Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.

Sincerely

Mr. Lewis

News & Events

02/14/19 Wear Red Day !

02/15/19 Midterm Reports come home with our students!!!

Dads&Doughnuts Breakfast @ 7:15 am in the Gym

02/18/19 No School-Presidents Day!!

02/21/19 PTCN from 4PM to 7 PM (see attached flier for additional details)

02/25/19-03/01/19 Read Across America Begins!!

Brain Bowl

On Thursday February 17th, 2019, our NAM Brain Bowl Team will play at SCPA.

Save the Date

PTSO presents Family Literacy Night

Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm.

There will be crafts, a storyteller and a book swap.

More information will be coming home in book bags next week.

Box Tops

Please have your child turn in valid* Box Tops to the classroom by Friday, February 22nd.

Box Tops do expire, so be sure to get them in on time so NAM can be credited.

Last semester we earned over $330 for our school with the Box Tops program! Thank you for your continued support and participation.

*Those with an expiration of 3/1/19 or after

Questions? Jenn Ballard jpooh513@gmail.com

Yearbooks

Want to go back in time for your students class reunion!!! Think about purchasing a 18-19 NAM Yearbook.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $15.00 order today at:

ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code: 12124219

To share community photos:

Please upload your photos of school events to: community.lifetouch.com and enter NAM’s school code: DCWJHB

Home and School

Parents please see the attachment below for some helpful tips on how to help bridge the gap between home and school.

Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!

Do we have Dad’s and Doughnuts scheduled in Feb?

What is the date for the NAM talent show?

When is the Grade 6 Recognition Ceremony?

Check out dates for all NAM Events for the entire school year,along with student and faculty stories, on Schoology!

Please check out our NAM promotional video we created last spring by going to Schoology and clicking on the link!

Have a great week!!!!

Virtue of the Month for February: Understanding

2/07/19

From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Parents and Students!!

Due to extremely cold temperatures the Parent Educational Services meeting for January 31st was canceled and the new date will be Wednesday, March 6 at 7 PM in the cafeteria. I hope you can join us for this event as we learn together.

Also as a reminder parents if you call the school to report a students absence/tardy your child will still receive a call from the School Messenger Robo Call system stating that they are absent from school. This is a automotive system used throughout the district that we do not control.

Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.

Sincerely

Mr. Lewis

News & Events

02/09/19 Winter Wonderland Family Dance 1 pm-3 pm in the Gym

02/21/19 PTCN from 4PM to 7 PM (see attached flier for additional details

Brain Bowl

On Thursday February 17th, 2019, our NAM Brain Bowl Team will play at SCPA.

Valentine Grams

Student council will be selling “Valentine Grams” the week of February 5^th – February 12^th. Students will be allowed to write a message with a treat attached to a friend, family member or NAM Staff. Grams will be passed out on February 14^th. Valentine Grams can be purchased from any student council member or from Mrs. Shockley-Matthews in room 1224 for .75 cents or two for $1.25. Profits will go towards student council. Additionally, if anyone would like to donate a bag of Valentine candy like medium sized suckers or chocolates to assist student council with this endeavor it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Winter Wonderland Family Dance

On February 9th, 2019 from 1 pm- 3 pm NAM will host the Winter Wonderland Family Dance.

Yearbooks

Want to go back in time for your students class reunion!!! Think about purchasing a 18-19 NAM Yearbook.

Yearbooks are on sale now for $15.00 order today at:

ybpay.lifetouch.com

Yearbook ID Code: 12124219

To share community photos:

Please upload your photos of school events to: community.lifetouch.com and enter NAM’s school code: DCWJHB

Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!

What is the date for the 1st Nam Family Dance?

Do we have Dad’s and Doughnuts scheduled in Feb?

When is the Grade 6 Recognition Ceremony?

Check out dates for all NAM Events for the entire school year,along with student and faculty stories, on Schoology!

Have a great week!!!!