ESTLA November Family Newsletter

Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the school by phone (610)277.8720 or email; eisenhowerattendance@nasd.k12.pa.us each and every day their child is absent from school. Parents/guardians must include the following information:

1. Student’s name

2. Student’s homeroom teacher

3. Reason for absence

4. Name and relationship of caller

5. Phone number where the caller can be reached for verification

In partnership with Jefferson Einstein and State Representative Greg Scott, Norristown Area School District is pleased to welcome back the Harlem Wizards on Friday, November 17, 2023.

DISCOUNT CODE - Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door - ( $12 with discount code below)

Go to https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/norristownpa11-17-23-06-30pm/

1. Scroll to bottom and enter HEARTS in the Redeem a Voucher box and click Redeem Voucher

2. General Admission will appear for $12 ($3 off $15)-add to cart

3. Proceed to checkout

DO NOT add tickets to cart if not showing $12 ticket price- if this occurs start over with entering code HEARTS

In addition to the game we will have the following:

• Concessions - Pizza, Hot Dogs, Chick-Fil-A and snacks
• Basket Raffles - including bikes and a TV
• Community Resources - Central Behavioral Health, Family Services, Nurse-Family Partnership, Citadel Credit Union, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery, and State Rep Greg Scott

American Education Week happens the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. Each day of the week has its own theme, during which we celebrate our public school community.

Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.

https://www.nea.org/resource-library/american-education-week-november-13-17-2023

Coats, Socks and Cookies

NASD will be giving away new coats (while supplies lasts) from 10:00AM - 1:00PM in front of Davenport Elementary School on Saturday, November 4, 2023. We hope to ensure that our students and families remain warm during these winter months. Coats vary in sizes from 4T through adult XXL. Please note that larger sizes are limited and go fast!

In an effort to keep everyone warm, we will also have brand new socks to choose from for kids and adults (while supplies last).

Come out and meet our NASD Student Services team, get a coat, pick out some socks, and grab a cookie for the way home! You never know what else we may have on site to give away.

Eisenhower is pleased to be utilizing Classroom Dojo again this year for our School Wide Positive Behavior (PBIS) system! Each child will be placed in to two classes on the system (based on homeroom teacher). One classroom is the 6 point behavior classroom (students must maintain 5 or 6 points to have privileges in the building) and one is the PBIS class, where students can earn as many points as possible for making the correct choices each day. With their PBIS points, students will be able to purchase various fun items from the school (ex. dress down passes, phone passes, treats, etc.). Teachers will invite you to be a family member on your child's account. You do not have to sign up for the premium version (paid) as the free version works perfectly. There is an app for parents. Please see the attached video for more information from class dojo themselves: Connecting as a Parent Tutorial

Any questions, please reach out to us and we will do our best to help!

Charles Keagy

7th Grade Social Studies

ClassDojo Mentor

ckeagy@nasd.k12.pa.us

As I conduct dental screenings as part of NASD’s Dental Hygiene Services Program, I would like to focus on the importance of maintaining healthy baby teeth. Children develop their first set of teeth, most commonly called “Baby Teeth”, between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. These teeth are also referred to as primary, deciduous, or milk teeth. Between the ages of 5-7 years and again around 10-12 years old, children will lose their “baby teeth'', to allow

for the growth of permanent or “adult teeth”. The function of baby teeth is to allow children to chew their food and

maintain proper nutrition for optimal health and growth. Teeth are necessary for speech and language development, and also contribute to aesthetics and give shape to our face.

Tooth decay is the number one reason for student absences. Students with dental pain are four times more likely to earn lower grades than healthier students since the pain and discomfort interferes with their ability to concentrate and learn. Untreated cavities not only can cause

discomfort and pain, but can lead to infection that can spread throughout the body. When children feel good about their smile, they are happy and confident!!

Amy Cleary, CSDH, RDH

acleary@nasd.k12.pa.us

The Norristown Area School District is once again hosting Tutor.com which is located on every students Chromebook!

Students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.

Both English & Spanish speaking tutors are available to help students tackle difficult subjects, problems, or new concepts!

Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format (voice and/or text chat). Tutors will focus on enhancing student’s skills and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during or after school hours and/or weekends.

https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/tutorcom

If you have not downloaded the Distict App on your phone, please do so now. You will have quick access to campus & district current information and notices, along with updates for the 2023-2024 school year.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/433uOEE
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3GenRXA

School Uniforms

Eisenhower is a FULL uniform School. Our uniforms are light/navy or white collared (polo) or button down shirts, Blue or Khaki pants/skirt/skort/shorts. Jeans are NOT Allowed! Students should wear a belt if needed. Sneakers are best, but NO open toe shoes, slides, flip flops, slippers without rubber soles. Gym uniforms can be purchased at school. Those students who do not purchase a gym uniform can wear blue shorts/sweatpants (not jeans) and a white or blue shirt to school on those days they have gym class. Please keep accessories to a minimum. During the colder months, students may wear a sweatshirt.