Nashua News
February 3, 2023
Nashua's Mission
Nashua Elementary
9:15-4:10 M, T, W, F
10:00-4:10 Late Start Thursdays
Attendance Line: 321-5162
Website: https://www.nkcschools.org/Page/39
Location: 221 NE 114th St, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 321-5160
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NashuaElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @NashuaES
Upcoming Events
February 6-10 - Non-perishable food collection for Nashua's Souper Bowl (see below)
February 6-13- CHIEFS Spirit Week at Nashua (see below)
Tuesday, February 7- 3rd Grade trip to Gladstone Community Center for swim screen
Friday, February 10- Dental assembly for grades K-3
Tuesday, February 14- PTA Turn Them in Tuesday- Dress Like a Tourist!
Wednesday, February 15- Stone Lion Puppet Assembly for grades K-5
Thursday, February 16 - NO LATE START, start time 9:15
Friday, February 17 - No School
Monday, February 20 - No School
Tuesday, February 21 - PTA Meeting 6pm
Thursday, February 23 - PTA Papa John's Night
Monday, February 27 - March 3 - Book Fair Week
Thursday, March 2- Reading Night- information coming soon!
Tuesday, March 7 - 1st Grade Music Program 6PM
Thursday, March 9- Nashua Floor Hockey Tournament
Friday, March 10 - Shamrock Shuffle (Grades K-2)
Wednesday, March 15 - PTA Jason's Deli Fundraiser 10am to 8 pm
Friday, March 17 - Spring Parties (more info in PTA section below)
Monday, March 20 - 24 - Spring Break, No School
Friday, March 31 - Spring Pictures
Friday, March 31- Grade Cards open for parents to view
February Late Start days: 2nd, 9th and 23rd Doors open at 9:45, and the learning bell rings at 10:00.
No Late Start February16th
Please refer to the school calendar on our website for additional dates.
Future Party Information
On February 14, teachers will be taking time to celebrate kindness and friendship in their classrooms. Last March, a staff committee decided that in order to maintain equity and to avoid candy that may be unsafe for some students being sent to school, this day will not involve passing out Valentines that are sent from home. We ask that families do not send Valentine cards, boxes, or candies to school. We will still have two parties this year; the second will now be in spring (March 17, see PTA notes for sign up!) instead of in February.
Congratulations to Our Recent Superstars!
Meet Nashua Staff!
Mrs. Ashley Goodwin
Mrs. Joy Hoke
Mrs. Hoke is beginning her 16th year in the NKCSD, 7th year in the library and 5th year at Nashua. She loves helping kids find books they love and information they need. She has three kids (Fletch, Molly and Lemon) and 1 husband. Mrs. Hoke loves to travel, watch tv and READ!
Mrs. Heather Goll
Congratulations to Nashua's Culture of Excellence nominees!
Seen Around Nashua
Students Nominated for Portraying the Competency of Collaboration in January
Portrait of a Graduate
North Kansas City Schools will continue to implement our Portrait of a Graduate initiative this year. This program is designed to teach students different life skills that they can use to be successful.
Portrait of a Graduate Competencies: February = Communication!
During the month of February, Nashua Elementary will be focusing on Communication as a part of the district’s Portrait of a Graduate program. Communication is demonstrated by expressing thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways. Communication also focuses on students being able to share and exchange their ideas in a variety of settings. Nashua will encourage communication by teaching classroom lessons, recognizing appropriate communication, and setting individual goals.
Microschools Food Drive
NFL Flag Football
Yearbooks 2022-23
Dental Health Assembly
We are pleased to offer a dental health assembly on February 10th for all Kindergarten through 3rd grade students.
Land of Smiles is an engaging children’s educational program that teaches students in pre-kindergarten through third grade the importance of good oral health habits. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. To help combat the prevalence of tooth decay among students, “Land of Smiles” travels throughout the state, reaching thousands of children each year.
During this interactive show, characters Captain Super Grin, Terri Tooth Fairy and Toothpick along with Caz Cavity explain good oral health care techniques, good and bad foods for the teeth, and why it is important to visit the dentist.
National School Counselor Week
Updated Birthday Treat Form
Link to print Birthday Treats Form
PTA Updates
Website: nashuapta.my-pta.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NashuaElementaryPTA
Twitter: twitter.com/nashuapta
President: Danelle Bohan, pta.nashua@gmail.com
Vice President: Rachelle Walker, vp.nashua@gmail.com
Secretary: Megan Micek, fundraiser.nashua@gmail.com
Treasurer: Jen Masoner, treasurer.nashua@gmail.com
Donations Needed: Stars, we need your help! The Nashua teachers’ lounge is in need of disposable plates, spoons, forks, coffee cups and regular drink cups. Let's stock the lounge for our teachers and staff! Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you!
Spring Book Fair: Save the dates for the spring book fair at Nashua Feb. 27-March 3! Times, volunteer sign ups and details coming soon!
Spring Party: We need parent volunteers for spring parties! Each grade will have an hour party time in the gym with 3 different stations. The stations will be a game, a craft, and a snack! We ask that parent helpers just come to the party and help with 1 of the stations. You will NOT need to provide any supplies, make any games or spend any time preparing before the party. PTA will provide the games, crafts, and snacks. Spring parties are Friday, March 17. Below are the party times for each class and sign-up link.
Party Times
9:30-10:30 a.m. - 3rd grade
10:30-11:30 a.m. - 4th grade
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - 5th grade
12:30-1:30 p.m. - 1st grade
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Kindergarten
2:30-3:30 p.m. - 2nd Grade
Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BAFAF2AA6FF2-classroom1
Family Fun Night Donations Needed: We are seeking gift basket donations for Family Fun Night! Please share this message with businesses you know! Those interested in donating can email us at pta.nashua@gmail.com
Fundraising Chair: We are looking for someone interested in being the fundraising chair for next school year. If you are interested, please email Megan Micek at fundraiser.nashua@gmail.com
The treasurer will be collecting from the Drop Box in the office and dropping off checks on Thursdays this year. Expect a 1 week turn around for requests. If you need to have something expedited, please email her directly.
Nashua Teachers: Teacher reimbursements were increased from $100 to $125 for the 22-23 school year. Click here for guidelines and due date.
22-23 Yearbook Photos: Hello Nashua Families! We want all of your great photos from the 22-23 school year to be used in the yearbook! To upload your photos, see the instructions below. Please submit all photos by the end of the day on Friday, April 14, 2023.
1. Follow this Link: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/index.asp
2. Search "Nashua" and choose Nashua in Kansas City, MO
3. Click the green "photos" button
4. You will need to register - or if you have uploaded photos in the past, you can login here.
5. From here you can select a category to upload - there is a category for each class as well as certain special events throughout the year. Please check here before adding your own category.
Thank you for taking the time to upload those photos!
Not sure if you have ordered a yearbook? Please email Nashua PTA at pta.nashua@gmail.com so we can check for you.
22-23 Yearbook Purchases: Still need to order a yearbook? Yearbook orders are due by April 28, 2023. Nashua yearbooks are being sold online for $15. Click here to purchase. If paying by cash or check, please print, fill out and send this order form with payment to school with your student. Make checks payable to Nashua PTA.
Classroom Sign Ups: Volunteer and get involved for your class throughout the year! Click the sign up link for more information! Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084bafaf2aa6ff2-classroom1
Labels: Save the date for the next Turn Them in Tuesday Labels Day Tuesday, Feb. 14! Bring in a zipper bag of labels or empty ink cartridges for Nashua and dress like you are on vacation! Please contact Amanda Timmermeyer with questions: phillipamanda2007@yahoo.com
*A note about Labels: When turning in Coke Rewards please only send coke caps and Coke Rewards from the boxes or the plastic Coke labels. Please don't send in any other bottle caps which includes but not limited to: Pepsi, water bottles, Gatorades, Powerade, milk jugs, or any other bottle caps. Also when turning in Box Tops, please make sure they are only the pink box tops and are not already expired. Do not send the blue ones, those need to be scanned using the app!
Thank you for your support! You can also support Nashua with these apps:
- https://www.caseys.com/schools
- https://us.coca-cola.com/give/school-profile/?institutionid=559752
- https://www.boxtops4education.com
Upcoming Label Days:
February 14th- Vacation Day: Dress Like a Tourist
March 14th- Workout Day- wear your favorite workout gear
April 11th- Wild West Day- Wear your western gear- NO WEAPONS!
May 9th- Dress Like a Teacher Day- dress like your favorite teacher
Get involved in the PTA!
Have you thought about getting involved in Nashua's PTA? We have several positions open for the 22-23 school year. We would love to help you find the right fit for you! Click here to see what’s available and sign up!
Memberships: You can join the Nashua PTA and order 2022-23 Nashua yearbooks online through our Cheddar Up site. Individual memberships are $6 and yearbooks $15. A PTA membership does not commit you to a chair position or volunteering, but it ensures you have a voice and your vote counts! If you would like to be a Nashua PTA business member and receive recognition on our emails and social media pages, you can join for $10. CLICK HERE to order. If paying by cash or check, please print, fill out and send this order form with payment to school with your student. Make checks payable to Nashua PTA.
⭐Thank you to those who have purchased 22-23 business memberships: Amanda Verona, Offer Pad, Cake and Champagne Event Planning, Cody Weaver Agency - Farmers Insurance Agent, Gonzalez Painting LLC, InstaLube, KC Blooms Plant Boutique, KCMO Nutrition, Main Street Investments and Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance, The Spark Spot Education Center, and Tina’s Tiny Tots Daycare. We invite you to become a Business Member for the 22-23 school year and be recognized on the PTA website, emails and social media! Click here to purchase 22-23 Business Memberships for $10.
Open Positions: We need PTA volunteers for the 22-23 school year! Visit nashuapta.my-pta.org, click on Contact Us, and look for the yellow highlighting (job descriptions are included). If you are interested in any of the positions or have questions, please e-mail Danelle at pta.nashua@gmail.com. Thanks!
PTA Meeting: Join us for the next Nashua PTA meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Nashua library! We will have a booster club member from Gateway 6th Grade Center sharing information about the club and getting involved. All fifth grade parents are welcome to come and ask questions! There will be high school student volunteers at school to watch children during the meeting.
Register with the PTA website to receive emails and view protected tabs! We encourage all new and returning families to visit the Nashua PTA website at http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/. If you are a new family or not signed up to receive emails, please click “Register” on the homepage and submit your email address. The PTA shares emails on upcoming events and important items. The PTA also has the staff favorites list and student directory on protected tabs that are only viewable if you log in to the website.
Restaurant Night: Save the date for Papa John’s Night Feb. 23!
Room Party Fee: Because of the excellent fundraising of the past couple years, we've eliminated room fees again this year!
Staff Favorites: Need teacher or staff gift ideas? The 22-23 Staff Favorites list has been posted to the PTA website! Visit the PTA website, http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/, login on the left hand side by clicking “Secure Login.” After you login, click the Staff Survey tab and find a list of teacher and staff favorites! If you don’t have a login for the PTA website, click “Register here.”
Student Directory: The student directory is now viewable on the PTA website. Visit the PTA website, http://nashuapta.my-pta.org/, login on the left hand side by clicking “Secure Login.” After you login, click the Student Directory tab and then click the “2022-23 Directory” link. If you don’t have a login for the PTA website, click “Register here.”
Student Arrival- Important!
Parent Resource Center
Hello! My name is Meghan Shipley, School Community Resource Specialist. My main role at Nashua is to help families get connected to resources and outside agencies throughout the Kansas City area. If your family is in need of clothing, food, shelter, or other needs, please click on the link. It is a simple way to mark what you need and I will be able to reach out and offer services. This form will be left up all year long. Feel free to utilize this tool anytime you may be in need!
REPEATED ITEMS
Café Announcements: Al a Carte (Repeated)
If you would like to restrict your student from purchasing "doubles" (a second meal) please inform Ms. Jodi via phone, email or indicate that on the snack form.
Perfect Attendance (Repeated)
Reminders about Car Rider Drop-off (Repeated)
- Please ensure that your students are prepared to get out of the vehicle before you pull up to stop (ready to get out with backpacks, water bottles, etc.)
- If your child is reluctant to exit the vehicle, or if they are unprepared to exit the vehicle for any reason, please pull forward and to the left side while you resolve the issue, so that the line can continue to progress
- For safety reasons, students should exit the car on the passenger side.
- To avoid your child receiving a tardy and impacting their attendance, please attempt to complete drop-off before 9:12
Picking Students Up Late (Repeated)
Car Rider Line Procedure (Repeated)
Car riders will access their line from the westbound lane of 114th street by way of McGee street. The NKC buses will access the bus loop by driving eastbound on 114th street.
In addition, if you are lining up early for dismissal, we ask that you not block driveways and mailboxes along 114th street or McGee street.
Thank you so much for your cooperation, as this helps for a smoother dismissal for everyone.