Nord News

November 27, 2022

Miracle on Main Street Christmas Parade

Walter G. Nord School will be walking in the Miracle on Main Street Christmas Parade this Friday, December 2nd and we hope all our Nord families will join us!

Please submit this google form if your child or family is walking with Nord School in the parade. This will help us better plan and make signing out easier after the parade. Families are allowed to walk with their Nord student if they wish... the more the merrier!!!

Nord students should arrive between 5:20- 5:25 pm at the main doors of Steele High School. When it is time we will then walk through the high school to our staging area in the south parking lot. We are meeting at the main doors first to avoid all the traffic in the south lot as many people are participating in the parade.

Parents dropping off can use either parking lot by the main doors at Steele. Nord staff members will be by the flag pole directing students to the main doors. If you are walking with us, please park in either lot. If you are not walking in the parade, after you drop off your child you can park downtown and find a spot along the parade route.

The theme for the parade this year is "The Year of a Thousand Santas". We encourage all parade participants to dress for this festive occasion! All 5th-grade students are encouraged to decorate their States Floats as discussed with their Social Studies teachers. Students may also bring candy to pass out during the parade.

The parade starts at 6:00 pm. The main parade route will go down Park Avenue, starting at Forest Street, and end at Town Hall. Students must be picked up at Town Hall by a parent/guardian once we finish. This year Nord will be walking right behind the Amherst Marching Comets.

Please call the main office at 440-988-4441 or email Mrs. Harigan with any questions!

December Spirit Days

Walter G. Nord School will hold two spirit days before Winter Break! See the details below and be ready for lots of fun!

Monday, December 19th: Ugly Sweater Day

Tuesday, December 20th: Pajama Day

2-Hour Release on Dec. 20th

The Amherst Exempted Village School District will have a two-hour early release for all schools on Tuesday, December 20th.

Walter G. Nord School will begin dismissal at 1:10 pm with walkers and car riders. Busses will depart shortly after and the main office will close at 2:00 pm.

Outside Recess

Please make sure your child is coming to school with a coat, hat, and gloves this winter. Recess will be held outside when the feels-like temperature is 20 degrees or higher at the time of recess.

Nord School has a Care Closet which is run by Mrs. Kremer, School Counselor, and Mrs. Krichbaum, School Social Worker. Please email Mrs. Kremer or Mrs. Krichbaum if your family needs assistance with warm clothing this winter.

Nord Student News

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Nord School's Computer Science Club creates the Nord Student News. It is played for students during lunches. Thank you to the Computer Science Club and Mrs. Schwartz for creating the news for Nord School!

NORD PTO

Next Meeting

The next Nord PTO meeting is Monday, December 12th at 9:00 am at Nord School.

The zoom link for the meeting is available by emailing Mrs. Harigan.

PTO Apparel Sale

The Nord PTO has Amherst Comet apparel available to purchase all year long through its appeal drive with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Store in Avon. Click here to go to the online store!

Some great new designs were added just in time for the holidays! There are now seven logo combinations along with multiple color choices for most of the items in the sale! There are many accessories available including winter hats, baseball hats, duffel bags, slides, socks, blankets, and water bottles... just to name a few!

Orders must be in by November 28th to guarantee delivery by Christmas. PTO volunteers will NOT be making deliveries over Christmas break so if you order anything after the deadline, you may need to pick up your items at Big Frog in Avon. Remember, the apparel store is open all school year!