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Weekly Rocket 04/03/19

Weekly Rocket 04/03/19

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Virtue of the Month for April : Tolerance



4/03/19
From the Desk of the Principal
Dear Parents and Students!!
 
Welcome back from Spring Break!! I hope every one enjoyed themselves and lets get ready to finish out 4th quarter strong.
 
The state testing begins on Tuesday, April 9 through Friday, April 19 for grades 3-6 Language Arts. Here are a few suggestions that will be helpful to our students so they can do their best on their upcoming assessments.
 
1) Get A good nights sleep (10 to 11 hours)
2) Eat a healthy breakfast.
3) Read the directions carefully.
4) Make sure your answers matches the question you are on.
5) Encourage your child to do their best.
 
Our staff has worked very hard this year so I am expecting our scores to improve. Thank you for your help at home!
Sincerely
Mr. Lewis
News & Events
 
04/03/19 Learning Teams 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Media Center
04/04/19 NAMFG 7:00 pm Wiedemann Brewery 4811 Vine Street
04/05/19 Last Day to register for comic book club
04/09/19-04/19/19 ELA testing for grades 3-6

Transition Request Form

If your child will be transitioning from Kindergarten to grade 1 or from grade 3 to grade 4 please complete the transition request form and return it to the main office by Thursday, April 4, 2019 by 3 PM no forms will be accepted after the 3 PM deadline. Forms are also available on Schoology and attached to the weekly rocket below.

 

Standardized Testing

Please see the attachment below to help our students prepare for State Testing!!

 

Home and School

Please see the attachment below to help with connection between Home & School.

 

Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!

 

When is the Spring Concert?
What is Field Day?
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 !!!!








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Weekly Rocket 03/20/19

Weekly Rocket 03/20/19

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Virtue of the Month for March : Cooperation



3/20/19
From the Desk of the Principal
Dear Parents and Students!!
 
Thanks to all of our 6 to 9 students for participating in the two day Oratory festival. The event was well attended by family and friends! I appreciate all the work our teachers and parents did in preparing our students to speak on famous Cincinnatians’. A special thanks to Mr. Flaspohler for organizing the event
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful spring break!!!!.
 
Sincerely
Mr. Lewis
News & Events
 
03/22/19-03/29/19 Spring Break (No School)
04/01/19 Students return to school
04/01/19 ILT 2:30 pm Art Room
04/02/19 LSDMC 5:00 pm Media Center
04/02/19 PTSO & NAMF 6:00 pm
04/03/19 Learning Teams 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Media Center
04/04/19 NAMFG 7:00 pm Wiedemann Brewery 4811 Vine Street
 

Transition Request Form

If your child will be transitioning from Kindergarten to grade 1 or from grade 3 to grade 4 please complete the transition request form and return it to the main office by Thursday, April 4, 2019 by 3 PM no forms will be accepted after the 3 PM deadline. Forms are also available on Schoology and attached to the weekly rocket below.

 

Penny Wars

NAM Students Rise to the challenge! Thank you for setting a new NAM record in Penny Wars! You donated  $2847.00 up from $387.00 last year!!

 

Spanish Classes

Just a reminder the last Spanish class of the year will be on 04/3/19. Please contact the office if you have any additional questions.

 

Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!
 
When is the Spring Concert?
What is Field Day?
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 Spring Break !!!!








Weekly Rocket 03/13/19

Weekly Rocket 03/13/19

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Virtue of the Month for March : Cooperation

 

3/13/19
From the Desk of the Principal
Dear Parents and Students!!

Last Friday we hosted our 8th annual NAM talent show. Thank you for attending the show and supporting our students. We raised over $1100 for the 6th grade students going on the Washington DC field trip. A special thank you to Ms. Dangerfield and Ms. Hayes-Bogle for organizing the show and arranging the food and drinks. Also Mr. Barnfield NAM music teacher, did a wonderful job being our emcee. Our students performed many different arts throughout the show vocal music, instrumental music, dances, jokes tellers, and magic tricks were performed and the audience was delighted. Great job by all and we look forward to next years show.
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.
Sincerely
Mr. Lewis
News & Events
03/11/19 Penny Wars Begins
03/14/19 Oratory Festival- 8:30 am-10 am Cafeteria (Ms. Wagner, Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Davis, Ms. Goss and Mr. Flaspohler)
03/15/19 Oratory Festival- 8:30 am-10 am Cafeteria (Ms. Thomas, Ms. Moeller, Ms. Shockley-Matthews, Ms. Stiles and Ms. Watson)
03/15/19 Wear your Orange & Blue to support our FCC Soccer team home opener this Saturday!!
03/16/19 NAM Father Daughter Dance 1 pm- 3-pm- Gym
03/18/19 Penny Wars Ends
03/22/19-03/29/19 Spring Break (No School)
04/01/19 Students return to school
Penny Wars

 

The NAM Penny War returns for six days, beginning next Monday, March 11th and continuing through Monday, March 18th. Our classrooms will compete by age group to see which class can bring in the greatest weight and the greatest value of coins (bills count too). The six winning classes will earn a popcorn or ice cream party!

All proceeds benefit NAM Foundation, which provides financial support for PTSO, classroom materials, and early literacy intervention in grades K-2.
Brain Bowl
On Thursday March 21st, 2019, our NAM Brain Bowl Team will play at Fairview. On Saturday 03/16/19 the Brain Bowl Tournament will be hosted at the Mayerson Academy. Games begin at 8:30 am.
Citywide Art Show
Congratulations to the follow students for having their art work selected by NAM Art Teacher, Ms. Cooper, to participate in the City Wide Art Show. The 3 students listed below were selected as Citywide show winners.
Annabella W.
Tamonleon M.
Amori F.

 

Transition Request Form

If your child will be transitioning from kindergarten to grade 1 or from grade 3 to grade 4 please complete the transition request form and return it to the main office by Thursday, April 4, 2019 by 3 PM no forms will be excepted after the 3 PM deadline. Forms are also available on Schoology and attached to the weekly rocket below.

Student Council

Student council is sponsoring a pencil drive March 11th through March 20th to donate to the Upspring Foundation. The Upspring Foundation is an organization that assists students experiencing homelessness with obtaining basic school supplies. All pencils donated will be given to the foundation to help the over 600 students in our district that are currently being served through Upspring. Calla K, a 3rd grade student in Ms. Watson’s room approached student council with this amazing humanitarian effort.

 

 

 

 

 

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
The last day to order a yearbook is March 15th!!
Schoology Information-Stay Connected to NAM!!
When is the 6-9 age group Oratory Festival?
What is Field Day?
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!!!!
 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Rocket 03/06/19

Weekly Rocket 03/06/19

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Virtue of the Month for March : Cooperation

3/06/19

From the Desk of the Principal
Dear Parents and Students!!
Thank you for attending our NAM Foundation fund raiser! We received $1900 in contributions and look forward to investing in our students educational programs. A special thanks to Amy Yosmali for hosting the event at her art studio!!
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.
Sincerely
Mr. Lewis
News & Events
03/06/19 Parent Educational Series-Exec Functions 6pm-Cafeteria
03/07/19 NAMFG-4811 7pm Wiedemann Brewery
03/08/19 NAM Talent Show-6pm-Cafeteria
03/11/19 Penny Wars Begins
03/14/19 Oratory Festival- 8:30 am-10 am Cafeteria (Ms. Wagner, Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Davis, Ms. Goss and Mr. Flaspohler)
03/15/19 Oratory Festival- 8:30 am-10 am Cafeteria (Ms. Thomas, Ms. Moeller, Ms. Shockley-Matthews, Ms. Stiles and Ms. Watson)
03/16/19 NAM Father Daughter Dance 1 pm- 3-pm- Gym
Penny Wars
The NAM Penny War returns for six days, beginning next Monday, March 11th and continuing through Monday, March 18th. Our classrooms will compete by age group to see which class can bring in the greatest weight and the greatest value of coins (bills count too). The six winning classes will earn a popcorn or ice cream party! (Please see
All proceeds benefit NAM Foundation, which provides financial support for PTSO, classroom materials, and early literacy intervention in grades K-2.
Brain Bowl
On Thursday March 7th, 2019, our NAM Brain Bowl Team will play at Spencer.
Citywide Art Show
Congratulations to the follow students for having their art work selected by NAM Art Teacher, Ms. Cooper, to participate in the City Wide Art Show.
Kairi F.
Skylar C.
Annabella W.
Tamonleon M.
Amori F.

Kroger Community Rewards Drawing

Congratulations to Emanuel T. and his family for winning the $50 Kroger Gift Card. Thank you to everyone who registered for North Avondale Montessori to be added to their Kroger Plus Card.

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 February)

Transition Request Form

If your child will be transitioning from kindergarten to grade 1 or from grade 3 to grade 4 please complete the transition request form and return it to the main office by Thursday, April 4, 2019 by 3 PM no forms will be excepted after the 3 PM deadline. Forms are also available on Schoology and attached to the weekly rocket below.

Safety Patrol

Congratulations to the new students that have been selected to Safety Patrol and to those that have been promoted. (Please see the attached list below)

 

Online Issue

Cincinnati Public Schools has received calls from concerned parents about a online challenge. Please read the attached document and contact the main office at 513-363-3900 if you need additional support.

Student Council

Student council is sponsoring a pencil drive March 11th through March 20th to donate to the Upspring Foundation. The Upspring Foundation is an organization that assists students experiencing homelessness with obtaining basic school supplies. All pencils donated will be given to the foundation to help the over 600 students in our district that are currently being served through Upspring. Calla K, a 3rd grade student in Ms. Watson’s room approached student council with this amazing humanitarian effort.

 

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
The last day to order a yearbook is March 15th!!
Home and School
Please see the attachment to see how working together at home and at school can help our students obtain success.
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!!!!
 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Rocket 02/27/19

Weekly Rocket 02/27/19

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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!!!!

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Weekly Rocket 02/20/19

Weekly Rocket 02/20/19

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Virtue of the Month for February: Understanding

 

2/20/19

From the Desk of the Principal
Dear Parents and Students!!
On Thursday, February 21st, we will host 3rd quarter PTCN. Your child’s midterm went home on 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 are coming up.
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful week.
Sincerely
Mr. Lewis

 

News & Events

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

 

Brain Bowl

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

 

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 is next week.

Join us in our spirit days:

Monday 02/25 – Cozy up with a Good Book – Wear pajamas or comfy clothes

Tuesday 02/26 – Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader – dress up as the career you
want to be when you grow up

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!

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

 

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)

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.comTo share community photos:Please upload your photos of school events to: community.lifetouch.com and enter NAM’s school code: DCWJHB#212121Schoology 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!!!!
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