
NRHEG Elementary Newsletter
February 2022
Panther Pride - Be Positive, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, 2/1... Elementary Conferences
Thursday, 2/3... Elementary Conferences
Monday, 2/21... No School, President's Day
Monday, 2/28... No School, Staff Development Day
1/31 - 2/4... Scholastic Book Fair
2/7 - 2/11... 5th grade Minnesota Student Survey (Letter to Families)
2/4 - 2/20... Winter Olympics in PE (Letter to Families)
February is I Love to Read Month! A calendar of events can be found here.
The district calendar can be found here.
Panther Pride at NRHEG Elementary
On January 21st we had our first Panther Pride Assembly in two years. Our students were excited to learn how they can earn Golden Awards for showing Panther Pride throughout the school day. Our list of Golden Awards and where how they can be earned are...
Golden Shoe
* PE with Mrs. Schoenrock and Mrs. Schultz
Golden Lunch Tray
* Moey and the kitchen staff
Golden Whistles
* K-5 recess supervisors
Golden Book
* Media Center
Golden Creation
* STEAM
Golden Recorder
* Music
Golden Dust Pan
* Custodians
Another highlight from January was how our 5th grade Paw Patrol helped out when our custodians were short staffed. Thank you 5th graders for your help!
Scholastic Book Fair
Book Fair Shopping Opportunities
* Each class will have the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair during their regularly scheduled Library rotation/s for the week of 1/31/22 - 2/4/22.
Additional shopping opportunities include:
8:00-8:30 am (students only)
- Monday, 1/31... Bridges/Kindergarten
- Tuesday, 2/1... 1st grade
- Wednesday, 2/2... 2nd grade
- Thursday, 2/3... 3rd grade
- Friday, 2/4... grades 4/5
4:00-8:00 pm (students and parents)
- Tuesday, 2/1
- Thursday, 2/3
Community Ed Opportunities
Contact Macy at mwhiteside@nrheg.k12.mn.us or call 507-417-2667 to register.
VALENTINE’S DANCE
Girls and Boys bring your moms and dads to the Valentine’s Dance and Party! Contests, Games, Raffles, crafts, snacks, dancing, and lots of fun! See you there!
Ages: 3-10 years old
Date: Friday, Feb. 11th
Cost: $25 per couple (parent/child combo) $5 for each additional child
Time: 6:15-7:45pm
Location: New Richland School Lower Commons, enter door #1E
Register by: Friday, Feb. 4th
GLOW TUBING at Mt. Kato
Grades: 2nd-6th
Date: Friday, Feb. 25th
Register before: Feb. 18th
Cost: $25
Time: We will leave the Ellendale school by 4:55pm (please have kids there by 4:50 pm to check in) and the New Richland School by 5:15pm (have your child there by 5:10 pm to check in) and return approximately 9:45 pm in New Richland and 10:05 pm in Ellendale. Snow tubing will be from 6:30-8:30pm. Please designate if you want your child picked up/dropped off in Ellendale or New Richland on the registration form.
*** You must have a signed parent permission slip/waiver completed when you register. You may obtain the waivers in either school office, online, or through email. Please bring appropriate clothing: water-resistant clothing - warm coat, snow pants, snow boots, hat, an extra pair of socks, and mittens or gloves. We also need a couple of adult chaperones. Please call the Community Ed Office if you are interested at 417-2667 (one free child registration if you chaperone).
*** The fee includes the use of snow tube, tube runs, and tube lift. Riders must be at least 42” tall to snow tube. Helmet rental is an extra $4.00. If you need a helmet, please note this request on the registration form. If you would like your child to have dinner at Mt. Kato, please send extra money for them to purchase a meal or you could include an additional $9.00 for a meal ticket (hot dog or hamburger, fries, and a pop) when you register. THIS TRIP IS DEPENDENT UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF REGISTRATIONS – PLEASE REGISTER ASAP.
POWER HOUR ADULT FITNESS CLASSES WITH EMILY SCHULTZ
All fitness levels are welcome! Join Emily for a unique & customized group workout experience! She understands that every person is unique and every goal is personal, so by working together we can build healthy, happy people!
Location: New Richland Secondary School weight room, enter through door #17
Dates: Session 4: Feb. 28 – April 29 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
Time: 5:00-6:00 am
Cost: $85 per person for 9 weeks
ADVENTURES IN PARENTING CLASS (ECFE: Early Childhood Family Education)
This multi-age class focuses on a variety of family issues and activities. Topics covered in parent discussion time are determined through discussion of parent needs/interests, current research, and teacher suggestions including child development, school readiness, temperament, guiding behavior, and sibling relationships. During separation from parents, children interact with the Early Childhood staff and other children and typically have a snack, crafts, stories, music, and more time playing with peers. These classes are for preschoolers aged 2-5 and their parents/grandparents/caregivers.
DINO-MITE DINOSAUR NITE!!!
Come along as we take an adventure back into the world of dinosaurs! We will play games, read a story, create dinosaur crafts, and have a delicious snack while interacting with other kids their own age. This “tremenda-saurus” adventure will have your little one roaring with delight!
Ages: 3-6 years old
Date: Friday, Mar. 4th
Time: 6:00-7:15 pm
Cost: $20 per child
Location: Ellendale Preschool Classroom
Register by: Thursday, Feb. 24th
Masks on School Transportation
Students should ride their designated bus only. We ask that families provide transportation when students need to get to an alternate location after school. This helps us when contact tracing is necessary.
Health Office Information
elemhealthoffice@nrheg.k12.mn.us
sechealthoffice@nrheg.k12.mn.us
Covid Related Health Office Contact Information
Elementary Covid Line... 507-416-2104
Secondary Covid Line... 507-417-2651
Weekly Drive-Thru Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics
Health Office Staff
Carrie Petsinger, School Nurse
Linda Bergstrom, LPN
Crystal Studier, Health Office Aide
Please should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include:
● Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
● New cough or a cough that gets worse
● Difficulty/hard time breathing
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose
● Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
● Muscle pain
● Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired
● New severe/very bad headache
● Chills
Our School Needs Substitutes!
From the Cafeteria
NRHEG Elementary
600 School Street
Ellendale, MN 56026
507.684.3181
Elementary Office Staff
Jean Greenwood, Admin Assistant
Melissa Harmening, Admin Assistant/District Data Coordinator
Marah Ryks, Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Nick Jurrens, Elementary Principal