PARCC Schedule for March

This year, NES students in grades three through six will be taking the PARCC assessment.  It is important that all students arrive to school on testing day on time.  Testing will begin at the beginning of the school day.  Thank you for your assistance in making this process go smoothly.

 Below is the calendar for the first round of testing.

March/April 2015 – Performance-Based Component (PBC)
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
23 PARCC ELA/Literacy Literary Analysis Grades 3 and 5	24 PARCC ELA/Literacy Literary Analysis Grades 4 and 6	25 PARCC ELA/Literacy Research Grades 3 and 5	26 PARCC ELA/Literacy Research Grades 4 and 6	27 PARCC ELA/Literacy Narrative Grades 3 and 6
30 PARCC ELA/Literacy Narrative Grades 4 and 5	31 PARCC Math Session 1 Grades 3, 4, and 5	April 1  PARCC Math Session 1, Grade 6 Session 2, Grade 3	April 2  PARCC Math Session 2 Grades 4, 5, and 6	April 3  Make up day

We Are 1 Triton

NES joins the Middle/High schools in celebrating “We Are 1 Triton” week February 9th-13th.  The week will follow tenets of No Name Calling Week (NNCW) sponsored by GLSEN and will promote kindness, unity, and community among our students and schools.  According to GLSEN publications, “NNCW exists to ensure that all students feel safe and respected and develop respectful attitudes and behaviors”.

We will be holding the following dress up days February 9th-13th :

Monday:  Wear red/white and blue to stand "united" against bullying.

Tuesday:  Wear your favorite winter shoes to understand how it feels to walk a mile in someone’s shoes.

Wednesday:  Wear mismatch clothing to show that we are all different and that we can appreciate each other’s differences.

Thursday:  Wear backwards shirts to show that words hurt and you can’t take them back.  It also shows that a good person has others backs.

Friday:  Wear Triton clothing to show that we all come together as a team.

Winter Safety Concerns

The NES Maintenance Staff and the town of Newbury have done a wonderful job managing the enormous volumes of snow we have gotten recently. However, the large snow piles and melting snow still bring safety concerns:

· Please drive slowly at all times in the parking lot.  It is difficult to see around the snow banks for walkers and cars and melting snow can freeze quickly into slippery ice.

· Watch carefully for students in the parking lots, particularly at pickup and drop off times.

· Remind students that snow should stay on the ground.

Mark Rothstein’s World of Jump Roping is Coming to NES

By popular demand and in support of C.A.R.E.S and healthy lifestyles, the PTA is proud to welcome back Mark Rothstein’s World of Jump Roping!  Parents are encouraged to stop by and watch Mark in action – his performance is unforgettable!

Where:            NES Gymnasium

When:             Wednesday, February 11th from 8:45-9:45 am. 

What:              Mark Rothstein is a Guinness World Record Holder and a National Fitness Hall of Fame Inductee.  As a pro-athlete, educator, role model and entertainer, Mark presents an inspirational elementary school assembly for all ages.  Having performed more than 10,000 shows since the 1980’s, his program consists of high-energy rope jumping exhibitions, coupled with enjoyable and interactive character building skits.

Character building elements emphasized:
Fitness	Healthy Living	Honesty
Respect	Positive Choices	Kindness
Integrity	Trying Your Best	Teamwork

Pre-School Information Night

BARYNYA Performs at NES

On Thursday, the NES community was fortunate to have the cultural enrichment program BARYNYA preform two shows.  The program of Russian traditional dancing, singing, and music was enjoyed by all.  The show included the Dancing Bear Mascot as well as Ukrainian, Gypsy, Jewish and Russian music and dance.  Live music was performed on the accordion-garmoshka, guitar and balalaika and performers showcased several traditional costumes with many costume changes.  Students participated in a short Russian dance (in their seats, standing up) as well as a Russian alphabet lesson.   Thank you NES PTA for sponsoring such a wonderful event!

SEPAC News

Announcing Triton Night at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles

Tickets are on sale now through Jan. 28 for Triton Night at Fenway Park on Wednesday, June 24,for the 7:10 pm game featuring the Boston Red Sox vs. the Baltimore Orioles. Reserved group seating for Newbury, Rowley, and Salisbury fans will be available for $32/seat in the outfield grandstand.

This will be a great event to celebrate the end of the school year, giving students, families, teachers, staff, and community members an opportunity to kick off summer in style. All are welcome to join Triton Night!

The tickets will be sold based on availability, first-come, first-served, through January 28. Tickets are non-refundable. To order tickets, use the attached order form and return it to a school office labeled "SEPAC" or send a check for your total purchase made out to TRSD to: SEPAC, TRSD Central Office, 112 Elm St., Byfield, MA 01922. Include your name, address, email, phone number, and number of tickets wanted. Seats will be assigned, so if you wish to ensure seating with another group, submit all orders on one form.

For each ticket sold, the Triton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will receive $5 to use for programming and activities for students and families in the school district. The mission of the Triton SEPAC is to work for understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community.

Questions may be sent to SEPACtriton@gmail.com.