NPMM Lightning Letter 3/30
NPMM Lightning Letter 3/30

Spring Break April 3 -12

NPMM Links and Opportunities

Virtual Learning Expeditions – Go to www.normalpark.com and click on the bus for virtual learning expedition ideas for each grade level starting Monday, March 30. These are an optional extension activity for your kids to explore over the coming weeks.  We have also added a few questions to use to guide their learning on the virtual trips.  Have fun exploring from your couch!  
Check-In with Mrs.Callaway and Mrs. Jacobs!
Our school counselors would love to hear how our students are doing every day. They also want students to know that even in this time away, Mrs. Callaway and Mrs. Jacobs are still available to support students and families. Here are the links to a the Counselor Check-In Form, students can use it as often as they like. Please note that there are two separate forms, one for the Lower and one for the Upper.
Lower School School Counselor Check-In Form: https://forms.gle/E1JGJVMXWY3SBUVV8
Upper School School Counselor Check-In Form (please note that a link is available in your Google Classroom, your completion is very important to us):
https://forms.gle/pz5VDz4WG7veAYUC7

Please follow us on Instagram @npmm_counselors for daily updates and activities to promote social and emotional wellness at home! Also, as always, please reach out to us at jacobs_casey@hcde.org (Upper School) or callaway_b@hcde.org (Lower School) with any concerns regarding your student.

Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Callaway5/

NP Calendar of Events

3/30  Virtual Learning Expeditons Begin

4/3-4/12  Spring Break
4/27  HCDE Proposed Return to School
5/11-5/15 Teacher Appreciation Week

Hey All,

Since Publix has become a second home to everyone, let's go ahead and give away those AirPods to someone who has registered as a Publix Partner. Spark will have the drawing this Friday, April 3rd for a brand new pair of AirPods to one of our Publix Partners! Just follow the directions below and we will post and notify the winner on Friday. Who knows...a pair of AirPods might just be the thing you need while folding about 1000 pounds of laundry after another week of homeschooling.(Also, it will really help NPMM, too!). Thanks! SPARK 

Distance Learning and Communication Links


To access Hamilton County’s Continued Learning resources, go to www.hcde.org and click on #HCSContinuedLearning (top right) or click HERE.

Pre-K - Both Pre-K rooms use the Bloomz app for class communication. Link to PreK page on NP website

K - All kindergarten teachers use the Remind app to communicate with parents.  Link to Kindergarten page on NP website

1 - 1st grade will be using Dojo to communicate with parents as well as a Corona-cation page on the 1st grade NPMM website. Link to 1st grade page on NP website

2 - 2nd grade will be communicating with parents via Class Dojo at this time. Please be sure to check in regularly. It is suggested you turn on push notifications. If you are not signed up for Dojo you may email your child's teacher for access. Link to 2nd grade page on NP website

3 - 3rd grade will be using the Remind app to communicate to parents. Link to 3rd grade page on NP website

Lower School Related Arts - Each RA teacher will post links to resources and/or private YouTube videos on their own page on the Normal Park website. Link to Lower School Related Arts pages

4 - 4th grade will post all work on Google Classroom and send all communications through the Remind app. Link to 4th grade page on NP website

5 - 5th grade will include links and assignments on the Monday Memo on our website and messages will be sent through Class DoJo. Some assignments will be completed using Google Classroom.  These assignments are laid out in the packet which came home on Friday. If you did not receive a packet, a digital copy is on the website. Link to 5th grade page on NP website

6 - 6th grade teachers are going to use their Google classrooms for assignments. Also, they will keep the Monday memo and homework calendar updated on the website. Link to 6th grade page on NP website  6th grade also uses the Remind app. 

7 - 7th grade will be using the Remind app to communicate with students and Google classroom to provide assignments.  Math: Students can find math assignments on Classcraft. They should begin the quarter 4 quest. Link to 7th grade page on NP website

8 - The 8th grade team is communicating through the Monday Memo and also sending out a Remind to check it for assignments.  Most of the 8th grade teachers are using Google Classroom, but again, all details will be posted on the Monday Memo. All teacher emails are also posted on the Monday Memo. Link to 8th grade page on NP website

Upper School Related Arts - Related Arts information will be posted on each Grade Level’s Monday Memo on the NP website.  Students should continue to check their Google Classroom or Canvas for lessons. Email teachers with any questions.

Building Access

If you need to access the building, please call the school number, 423-498-6880, or email Mrs. Willmore Willmore_c@hcde.org to schedule a time.
Teachers will be accessible to promptly reply to inquiries through email or other digital platforms established between the hours of 8-3 each day. If correspondence happens outside of these hours, it may be the following day before a reply is sent. Thank you for your understanding as we all work to balance our new working environments.

NPMM in the News


Local schools are using 3D printers to create needed medical supplies! Including NPMM and our very own Cara Stiles. 


Full Article:
Also Chattanooga Times FreePress is offering an online family resource

Lower School News

It is not too late to order a keepsake for our Lower School Art Fundraiser! 
Easily place your order online and have your child's art shipped to your house. At home orders can be placed until April 19th. Thank you for your support!
Related Arts: Each Monday, new content will be added by the lower school Related Arts teachers on their pages at www.normalpark.com

Art – https://www.normalpark.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=934958&type=u&pREC_ID=1854666

Dance – https://www.normalpark.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=912933&type=u&pREC_ID=1399203
Ms. Cinnamon's FlutterBY after school Dance Classes will start Virtual classes next week.
I will be sending out Zooms via email to classes. Tuesday Class will be at 4:00 pm Wednesday Dance Class will be at 4:00 pm any questions please contact her at 423-593-1461.
How to volunteer or donate at the Lower School: Email Heather Cockerham, Lower School Parent Volunteer Coordinator cockerham_h@hcde.org with volunteer questions.
The district is suspending the expectation for volunteer hours and parent conferences for the remainder of the year. We will continue to offer opportunities to support NPMM when we return to school. 

School Wide Read Aloud


Join Mrs. Cox for a school wide read aloud of Chattanooga author Natalie Lloyd's The Key to Extraordinary. Mrs. Cox will post a new chapter each day, and the first few are already posted on her page on the Normal Park website. Join in and use the videos as a break from the day or a bedtime story. Here are the links:

Upper School News 

Upper School Related Arts Online Learning:


Upper School students - continue to check their Google Classrooms for activities and Zoom times.
How to volunteer and donate at the Upper School: Email Sonia August, Upper School Parent Volunteer Coordinator/ ISS august_sonia@hcde.org with volunteer questions.
The district is suspending the expectation for volunteer hours and parent conferences for the remainder of the year. We will continue to offer opportunities to support NPMM wen we return to school. 

Lightning Athletic Club

All NPMM Athletics have been cancelled until further notice. Stay active. Stay healthy. 
Post pictures of your student social distancing while exerising to lightningathleticclub Facebook page. Got any fun workouts to share?
Join Lightning Athletic Club via Facebook or contact lightningathelticclub@gmail.com.
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