
Nixon School - Family Check In
September 16, 2022
Upcoming Dates:
September 20 & 21: NJDOE Start Strong (Grade 4 ONLY)
September 21: Back to School Night (7 - 8:30 PM) NOTE: Kindergarten begins at 6:40 PM
September 26: Rosh Hashanah (School Closed)
September 30 - Picture Day
October 3 through 7: Red Ribbon Week & School Spirit Days
October 3-17: PTA Ashley Farms Pie Sale Begins
October 5: Yom Kippur (School Closed)
September's Monthly Themes:
Portrait of a Graduate Theme: Active Citizens
SEL Theme: Inclusion
Inclusive Celebration Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month
Back to School Night Agenda
GRADE 4 Start Strong Assessment - Tuesday & Wednesday
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students in grade 4 will take the Start Strong Assessment.
You, as parents and guardians, play an important role in the assessment process. I am certain that you want to give your child every opportunity to feel comfortable and confident, so in preparation for the days of Start Strong, I share the following with you...
Make every effort to have your child present and on time during the testing days, unless your child is ill. We will begin the assessment at 9:20 AM.
Make sure your child gets a good night sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.
Encourage your child to do his / her best and to remain calm… the assessment is an opportunity for the children to show what they learned in third grade.
Let your child know that you believe in him/her. Simply telling your child this will help to further foster a positive attitude and sense of confidence.
Encourage your child to…
- Listen to the directions carefully.
- Read each question carefully for understanding.
- Read all the answer choices before choosing an answer.
- Monitor his/her time. Teachers will keep students informed with the amount of time left to work.
- Use work time that might be remaining when he/she is finished with a section to go back and check answers and work in that section only.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or me. Thank you!
Congratulations, Mrs. Marabondo & Mrs. Russo on Your Pending Retirements!
Mathematics Parent/Guardian Guides
PTA Green Fair is Soon!
PTA Volunteering Opportunity... Green Fair!
Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries to Our Third Graders! Thank You!
PTA Membership Drive is on!
Following is a sampling of all of the amazing things that our PTA does with the funds generated through the membership drive and through the various fundraisers conducted throughout the year:
Green Fair & Field Day
Book Fairs
Author visits & Assemblies
Bingo Night, Talent Show, and Halloween Events
Monthly Book Swaps
Holiday Gift Making & Egg Your Yard
Staff Appreciation Week & Faculty Grants
PTA SpiritWear Sale is Underway!
The Paper Store - Community Give Back
The Paper Store (Succasunna) is scheduled to open on Saturday, September 3, 2022 and will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th.
As part of The Paper Store's effort to give back to the community, 10% of sales from the Grand Opening on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 will be donated to Roxbury Public Schools. Teachers and Students who show a valid school ID can also receive 15% off their entire purchase during the Grand Opening weekend.
Happy Shopping!
Know Someone at NES Who Has Filled a Bucket?
Fill Out our Bucket Filler Nomination Form and we will recognize that individual (student or staff member) during Morning Announcements. Click the button below for the nomination form.
Nixon Elementary School
Email: dlynch@roxbury.org
Website: www.roxbury.org
Location: 275 Mt Arlington Blvd, Landing, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 398-2564