Oct 20, 2021

Please see attached document regarding the NEW process for parents/guardian’s reporting of student absenteeism.

Click New Safe Arrival Notification

Oct 19, 2021

Dear Graduate of 2021:

Graduation Exercises (Cap and Gown) will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the Holy Heart Theatre beginning at 3:00 P.M.

A short practice will be held on Sunday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. Please pick up your cap and gowns prior to this practice.  All graduates must attend this important session.

It is very important that we know as soon as possible if you will be attending, as cap and gowns must be ordered at least six weeks before the graduation date.  Please complete the attached form on or before November 5, 2021.   Gowns will be ordered on Monday, November 8, 2021. If you have any questions please call the school at 754-1600 or e-mail  [email protected].

There is a $40.00 fee (non-refundable) which you can pay online to cover the rental of gown, cap and tassel is yours to keep. You can come to the school before 3:00 pm to pay by cash, debit.

Please click on the link to register for cap and gown   https://www.studentquickpay.com/nlesd/MyAccount/Main.aspx?webitemid=6730

Due to Covid 19 restrictions graduates only will be able to attend. The ceremony will be streamed live for families to watch. In the event, Covid 19 restrictions are lifted, we may be able to offer 1 ticket per household. (this decision will be made as close to the actual event as possible)

You can pick up your Cap and Gown Wednesday, Dec 15 to Friday December 16 during school hours.

Sincerely,

Sheldon Barry
Principal

Sep 30, 2021

Sep 27, 2021

There are some changes to bus routes.  Those changes are highlighted in the memo below:

Bus Routes Changes – Beginning Sept 29th

Sep 23, 2021

Sep 19, 2021

Effective as of Monday, Sept 20th, the use of Masks in Schools are required, as per the attached memo

Memo – Mask Use in Schools

Sep 14, 2021

This year, we are pleased to be able to offer the ability to complete and sign applicable forms online through RYCOR.  We ask that all parents/guardians complete the following forms:

• Acceptable use of technology
• Social media consent form
• Chromebook loan agreement (only if student doesn’t have a Chromebook and wish to request one)

A guide on how to access these forms can be found here:

Online Forms and Fees For Parents – A Guide

In short, you can access the forms through the PowerSchool portal (parent).  We will eventually be incorporating an option to pay fees (ex: athletic fees, field trips, etc) over the coming days and weeks.

Sep 12, 2021

BUS SAFETY:

Resources on Student Transportation Safety have been developed by the District. They are available online and are expected to be viewed and discussed in the classroom, early in the school year, as well as communicated to parents.

Please review each of the following with your child (click on each to view):

1. NLESD Bus safety video 
2. Expectations on the bus
3. Bus safety tips pamphlet

Early in the year we will conduct an evacuation drill to ensure bus eligible students are familiar with the procedure.

BUS PLANNER:

Just a reminder to the memo sent in June: the Portal can be accessed here.  Parents can create an account and add their child.  They will be able to see if their child is eligible for transportation, and if eligible, what their transportation schedule is (i.e. route, bus stop location, pickup/drop-off times and map of their house in relation to the location of their assigned bus

stop).  It will also allow the Student Transportation Division to provide notifications directly to parents as needed and it provides an automatic notification to a parent if their child’s transportation schedule changes (for example: if a bus stop is changed or there is a need to redesign routes for your school mid-year).  To add your child, you will need their student ID.  This can be found on PowerSchool. 

COURTESY SEATING:

If your child is not eligible for the bus, you may apply for courtesy seating.  A fillable application can be sent to Mr. Brake ([email protected])

Courtesy Seat Application

Please note, applications must be received by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th (second Friday of the school year).  Applications will be processed after that time and applicants will be notified if they are accepted or denied.   This could take up to the first week of October, so arrangements will need to be made until approval.  

Aug 30, 2021

Please note the below start times for students for 2021-2022 school year:

9:00am – 11:30am Wednesday, Sept 8th – Level 1 Students ONLY (meet in Theatre).  Bus will run in the morning, however students/parents are responsible for transportation after 11:30am

1:00pm – 3:00pm Wednesday, Sept 8th – Level 2 Students ONLY (meet in theatre).  Students/parents are responsible for transportation to school.  Bus will run at dismissal.  

Regular Classes for ALL students, Day 1 – Slot A –  Thursday, September 9th. Level 3’s meet in theatre at 9:00am.  Regular AM/PM bus run. 

Any student wishing to register as Level 4 should email one of administration to arrange a meeting.

There will be NO paper copies of schedules, please ensure you can access powerschool to get your schedules next week.

Aug 26, 2021

Please see the attached document, from the Minister of Education, regarding the return to school.

Message from the minister – Return to school

We will post opening information mid-to-late next week regarding start up times, schedules, etc.