May 2008 Newsletter
April 30, 2008
Northfield Elementary “Learning and Fun All in One”
1900 Flaten Ave. Phone: (308)436-5555
Gering, NE 69341 Fax: (308)436-4352
The mission of Gering Public Schools is to develop the academic,
personal and social skills of all
students and to prepare them to be productive, responsible global
citizens of the 21st century.
May 1, 2008
Dear Parents,
A very special thank you to everyone who helped make this school year a success at Northfield Elementary. We do appreciate the support and cooperation that you have given us this year. We want to take this opportunity to especially thank the Northfield Booster Club officers and all the volunteers who helped with the various activities throughout the year. Your extra time helps to make Northfield a great school.
FROM THE GYM
It is difficult to imagine that I am writing the last section of my
PE news for this school year. It has been a wonderful year,
especially in the PE department. My fourth through sixth graders
have all completed the mile run with 83% of them improving their
times from the fall. Even more rewarding was the fact that I ended
up having to tell some students they could not run it again,
because my groups were getting too large with my limited adult
supervision. I am very proud of my students and hope I continue to
see their motivation to be physically fit.
In the younger grades, the majority of my activities focus on
movement. We have also worked on throwing, catching, and striking.
With my third graders, I have put them through some of the
components of the Presidential Fitness test just to have them get a
feel for those upcoming activities when they return as fourth
graders.
My Water Fun days will be the afternoons of May 16th and 19th.
Fourth through sixth grade will start sometime after lunch on the
16th, and kindergarten through third grade will have their fun day
on the 19th. May 20th will serve as a backup day if the weather
does not cooperate on either of the scheduled days. I could
definitely use some parent volunteers to help manage the 12
stations I have lined up. Please contact the school if you are
available to help. I will again ask the classes to wear specific
colored T-shirts just to add some team spirit. I will send notes
home as the days draw closer.
Over the summer, I would offer a couple of suggestions. Encourage
your child to get outside and play. There are so many activities to
choose that promote physical fitness. Find that activity that your
child thoroughly enjoys and support him/her. Assist your child with
skills such as skipping, galloping, hopping and jumping rope.
Please work with your child on tying shoes. Constantly tying shoes
in the physical education classroom can really become a time issue
with only 25 minute class periods. Thank you for all your support!
Happy swimming, diving, skateboarding, and skiing!
Mrs. Schwartz
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Northfield’s Language Arts Direct Instruction program has been very
successful this year for K-6 grade students. The students and staff
worked very hard to accomplish their goals. There have been many
successes celebrated this year. Thanks to all of the parents for
supporting the changes made to the reading and language arts
program and to the students for accomplishing their goals.
BOOSTER CLUB
The second annual Bingo for Books was another success! Both nights
had roughly 100 people in attendance. Every family left with a
book, t-shirt, or candle. A special thanks to McDonald’s for
donating the cups and to Coca Cola Company for donating the
Gatorade. Thank you to our teachers who volunteered their time to
make the night go smoothly. We look forward to organizing the event
again next year.
We also finalized our chocolate sales with 18 winners earning a
ride in the limousine. Chocolate sales brought in over $10,000,
which was higher than in years’ past. We appreciate all those who
participated and made our fundraiser so successful. We are now
discussing plans as to how we want to spend some of those
funds.
Upcoming Events for the Club:
• Sixth Grade Graduation-Purchase of DVD’s and a Fiesta
Celebration
• Water Fun Day-Purchase of Equipment, Drink and Snack for all
participants
• Possible Book Fair-Buy one book, Get the second book free
promotion
LIBRARY
All lunch charges, book fines, etc., need to be paid by Friday, May
16. Failure to pay fines will result in your child not receiving
his/her report card on
Wednesday, May 21
THEATRE WEST
TOFY, sponsored by Theatre West will be held July 21-25 from 9:30
-12:00. The theme will be High School Musical 2 and will focus on
basic singing, choreography, and acting skills. There will be two
camps by age of the grade just completed: 4-7 will meet at WNCC’S
music room; 1-3 at the Harms Center, room A111. Registration begins
May 19th. You may register by going to the Box Office located in
the Theatre Lobby at WNCC or by calling 635-6193. The Box Office
hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 1:00 – 4:00
p.m. on Saturdays. Cost for the camp is $35 for the first child,
and $15 for each successive child in the family. The deadline to
register is July 16th. We have only 20 spaces in each camp and we
fill up very quickly. So register early.
Thanks, Kim Grams, Director
SIXTH GRADE PROMOTION
Sixth Grade Promotion will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:00
with a reception to follow. Sixth graders will be dismissed upon
the completion of the promotion ceremony.
We look forward to working with you and your child again this coming fall. If your child will not be attending Northfield School in the fall, we would appreciate a phone call or a note telling us of your move.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 436-5555.
Sincerely,
Pam Barker
Pam Barker, Principal
Northfield Elementary School
MAY ACTIVITIES
May 5-9……………..Begin checking one book out from the library and
it stays at school.
May 5………………..K-1 Assessments
All band students to Jr. High at 2:20
May 6………………..Sixth grade visit Jr. High at 8:30 a.m.
Mass Band concert at High School
May 7………………..AIR visit from Federal Government (Reading First)
Nurse’s Day
Retirement Tea at Jr. High 4-6:00
May 8………………..Cedar Canyon Committee 3:15 at Jr. High
May 12-16…………Return all books to the library
May 12………………First grade music performance at 1:10
Edgerton Goals assembly 8:15-8:45 K-3, 9:00–9:30 4-6
Steering Committee meeting 3:45 p.m.
May 13…………….All Pro Dad’s Day in the library at 7:15 a.m. with
Mr. Janecek
Second grade music program at 1:05 – 1:55 p.m.
May 14……………..Kindergarten music program at 9:00 a.m.
May 16……………..Fun Day Grades 4-6 in p.m.
Last day for HAL
Buy 1 get 1 free (books) under the awning
May 19……………..Fun Day K-3 in the p.m.
Buy 1 get 1 free (books) under the awning
Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Beam on the roof ??????
May 20…………….Sixth grade Fiesta Celebration
Monthly assembly at 1:45 p.m
May 21…………….Last Day!! Sixth grade Celebration at 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
