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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! We are so grateful for our Normal Park community coming together to celebrate SPARK week. We appreciate every donation made, every hour volunteered, and every family member for attending our events last week. We are so lucky to work at Normal Park and to have such great commitment from our families. Thank you for helping us reach our goal of $30,000 raised!
I want to share two staffing changes that have happened this past week. First, our Upper School librarian has resigned. We are working to hire someone for this position. If you are a certified media specialist or know of someone who is, please reach out if there is interest in coming to work here. We would love to talk with you and find a way to continue to have our library, STEAM, and yearbook classes for students. We appreciate Normal Park parent, Katie Sallee for subbing in the meantime. Second, Hamilton County Schools uses a staffing model that is based on enrollment, percent of students in poverty, and state guidelines. These numbers are projected in spring and then reviewed on the 10th day and 20th day of school. On Wednesday, Normal Park Museum Magnet was reduced one teaching position which was effective Friday. Our Dean of Students position is the one that has been cut in order to not directly impact classrooms and move students around. Dr. Oliver will be moving to another school to serve in the Dean of Students role. We know he will do great things there and they are lucky to have him. If you would like to know more about the staffing model and how these cuts impact our campus, it is something we will discuss during the Principal Coffee on Tuesday.
This week we will have our first Principal Coffee. We invite anyone to join. Click here to volunteer. This is an opportunity to hear from school administration on specific topics and for families to give input into our school action and improvement plan. This session will focus on school safety and ways parents can advocate for their student and our school. This session will be hosted at the Lower School campus but is open to families from either campus. See you Tuesday at 8:30. Future Principal Coffee sessions will be January 17 and March 8.
We appreciate all the hard work our students have and will put into selling coupon books. Remember $7 of every coupon book sold stays right here at NPMM! Our goal is to sell 1,800 books so every coupon book sold will make a difference. If we reach our goal, the whole student body will celebrate with an ice cream party.
Thank you for your continued support!
Jamelie Johns
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Hamilton County Schools Student Well-being Surveys will begin Monday, September 19th - October 7th for all K-12 students. For more information about the survey or to review the questions, click here. If parents would like to opt-out of this survey, they should complete the opt-out form located in PowerSchool by Wednesday, September 14th. To access this form, log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account online or through the PowerSchool application on your phone and complete the “Student Survey Opt-Out Form” for your student. Alternatively, parents can print and send this paper opt-out form to the school’s office as notice by Wednesday, September 14th. Paper copies can be accessed here
Learning Expediton Shirts ordered during the online sale should be delivered to your students backpack this week. The Lightning Athletic Club will host a Fall sale after Fall Break.
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Sept (Now)-26 Kids First Coupon Book Sales Campaign
Sept 13 - Principal Coffee at 8:30 location TBD
Oct 5 - Exhibit Night - grades k, 2, 4, 6, 8 (5:30-7:00)
Oct 6 - Exhibit Night - grades prek, 1, 3, 5, 7 (5:30-7:00)
Oct 10 -14 Fall Break
Oct 17 - No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
Oct 22 - Fork and Gavel (Hunter Art Museum)
Nov 9 - 1/2 Day for Students. Dismissal at 11:30
Nov 23-25 Thanksgving Break
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Coupon Book Sale Sept.9 - Sept. 26
How to order books?
1. To purchase online or to use a credit card for $10 (plus for online orders a 4% online fee and a one-time .35 transaction fee): click here Kids First Coupon Books link or from the Normal Park website (Resources. Online School Payments) and order as many books as you like. Use the description box to note students' full name, grade, and homeroom teacher.
2. To purchase via cash or check for $10: please visit the office on either campus. Do not send money in student folders. You must pick up for the office on either campus.
3. We encourage all families to launch an online social media campaign rather than a door to door outside sales approach.
4. Wait for the distribution dates and check the student's backpack for delivery.
5. Safely deliver your coupon books.
6. Order more!
7. Celebrate a successful campaign on Friday, October 7th. Sell five coupon books and participate in the Silly String Party to spray our Principals and Staff. Sell three coupon books and earn a PopIt Fidget keychain. Sell one coupon book and win a chance to spin the prize wheel.
Distribution days: Tuesdays and Fridays during the weeks of September 9th-26th. Books will be bagged and placed in your student’s backpack.
Remember coupon books go on sale tomorrow. You can preorder tonight and the books will come home tomorrow! NP keeps $7 of every book sold. Thanks for the support.
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Tickets for the 18th Annual Fork & Gavel auction and dinner go on sale Wednesday, September 21 at 10am. Ticket information included below.
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| | Volunteer Opportunities (Click Links)
Upper School Cleaning Projects: Contact Sonia August august_sonia@hcde.org for details and to schedule a time to volunteer
Cleaning coolers out (several in cafe)
Cleaning microwaves in cafe
Closet behind stage needs to be cleared out, and organized
Upper School needs clothes hanger donations. Send to office
All roll over hours from 2021-22 will be posted by September 16th. These will be posted directly into PowerSchool.
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Mark your calendar: School Choice Fair
January 10, 2023 5:30-7:30 PM Chattanooga Convention & Trade Center
Who’s included?
- Open Enrollment Schools
- Magnet Schools
- Future Ready Institutes
- Early College & Career Schools
- Charter Schools
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| | Grade Level Memos and Updates
Click here to make School, Learning Expedition, Athletic, or Pre-K payments. Pre-K payments are due at the first of month and can be paid at the link above.
The third graders at Normal Park need your help! We are sponsoring a book drive to benefit the children at Northside Neighborhood House September 12 - October 5! Please bring any new or gently used books to school. A bin is located in the 3rd grade hallway. We will donate all books on October 5! Thank you for your help!
Our goal is to have 1.2 million minutes read this school year! Students who complete their reading logs and turn them in will have their names entered into a grade level drawing for monthly prizes. Click on the link below and fill out the Google form each week to log your student’s reading minutes.
CONGRATULATIONS to READ 20 August winners!!!
PreK-Levi Mathis
Kindergarten-Lily Hartin
1st grade-Avery Jinette
2nd grade- Mackenzie Gordon
3rd grade-Baker Harwood Scottish Rite Shoe DistributionThe Scottish Rite is holding their annual shoe distribution event this month. Shoes and socks are provided free of charge for PreK-Middle School students in Hamilton County.
Please e-mail Bonnie Callaway, School Counselor, at callaway_b@hcde.org if your student is in need of shoes. In the email please include:
1.) Student name / Homeroom Teacher
2.) Shoe size (and include PreK, Youth, Junior, or Adult)
If you have any questions, Mrs. Callaway is happy to help!
Shoes will delivered to school and discreetly distributed in October.
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Mrs. Porter’s class on their first learning expedition to the Aquarium to practice the museum rules!
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Grade Level Memos and Updates
Click here to make School, Learning Expedition, Athletic, or Pre-K payments. Pre-K payments are due at the first of month and can be paid at the link above.6th grade is looking for CARDBOARD GALORE (Paper towel tubes, cereal boxes, amazon boxes, etc.); bandaids, and snack size treats for rewards (Takis, Sour Patch Kids, Reese’s).
Guitar Tuning with Mrs. McKee: Thank you all for responding to my request for help with the guitars! Having multiple volunteers is fantastic because the guitars get used a bunch during the week and the Jasmines get out of tune really quickly. The guitars aren't used from 8:00-11:00, and 1:35-2:15 each day, so coming during those times or after school would be best.
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Sept 12 - XC
Sept 15 MS Football vs. CCS
Sept 19 - XC
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Gear up and let’s get climbing! The 2022-23 Climbing season is almost upon us. Normal Park will be climbing hard to win our fourth league championship in a row. Practices will start in October after fall break and the competition season runs November through January. The team is open to boys and girls and meets twice per week at Highpoint Climbing and Fitness. Students on their school’s team are eligible for a reduced student monthly membership rate of $58. If your middle school student (grades 6-8) is interested in joining the climbing team or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Brian Fahey fahey_b@hcde.org.
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Middle School Cross Country
Monday, September 12
Monday, September 19
Monday, September 26 - Championship ISC schools only
(Rain Date Friday, September 30)
Saturday, October 8 KYA State Qualifier - at Woodland Park - Online registration
Saturday, October 22 KYA State Meet - Knoxville
Friday, September 23, TMSAA State qualifier at Woodland Park - Online registration
Saturday, October 1, TMSAA State Meet Clarksville
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Middle School Soccer Tryouts are 9/15 and 9/16 from 3:15-4:30. Plan to be there both days if possible. Physicals and medical documentation must be uploaded to Dragonfly before students can take the field. Please email Sarah Andrews andrews_s@hcde.org for girls teams and Daniel Madden madden_daniel@hcde.orgi for the boys team if you have any questions.
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'Nooga Swim Club - Any NP middle school (or high school students) who are interested in a swim season, check out our information here and on the NP website Join our Remind @fb4hcc to stay informed. Practices start in September and the season will finish in February. It's the perfect sport to stay fit all winter long! Click here for Registration
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2022-23 Lightning Athletic Club Board Members
Emily Goolsby: Director
Joe Winland, Tiffany and Matt Phillips, Alison and John Dorough, Tammi and Eston Mayberry, Caroline and Blake Kaylor, Danielle Farmer, Yasmine Key, Brittany Griffin, Brandi and Eric Engle, Jimmy Gaines, Paul Hoeswicher, and Heather Cockerham.
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Fork and Gavel is Back
We are so excited that Fork & Gavel is back this year. This is our largest fundraiser for SPARK! If you or your business are able to donate items for the auction, please reach out to Alison Poole alisonholby@gmail.com or Marian King marianj42@gmail.com.
We are also looking for volunteers to help reach out to businesses for donations for the auction. The more businesses we are able to reach, the more money we can make for our school! If you are interested in helping with donations or want more information about the event, email npmmforkandgavel@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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