Weekly Rocket 02/27/19
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!!!!
