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3705 SOUTH COLLEGE RD.
WILMINGTON, NC 28412
OFFICE:
910-392-5209
FAX:
910-392-9764
EMAIL:
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Elementary
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May/June 2015
Amazing Volunteers
THIS ISSUE:
Box Tops
2
Saying Goodbye
2
New K Day
2
End-of-Year
3
Physical Fitness
3
Spirit Week
3
Freezy Fridays
4
Technology News! 4
Golden Friends
Day & USA
Parade
5
New Families
5
May Calendar
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June Calendar
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Referral Form
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So many families give generously of their time, talents and resources throughout the school year that it is difficult to put into words just how much we appreciate everyone’s efforts. NHES is such an amazing place because we have
the best resource of all — YOU! Thanks for making our community such a
wonderful, inviting place.
As we near the end of another school year, the staff would like to especially thank all of our
incredible Board of Directors members: Lori Bivins, Missy Brown,
Dylan Dimock, Carol Ann Durham, Kelly Fisher, Brad Mickle and Ed West.
Give yourself a pat on the back if you drove for library, field trips, read to students, painted,
cleaned tables, assisted with Field Day, or sponsored First Friday, cooked with students,
gardened with a class, chaired a book fair, or dozens of other ways that parents help fill the
gap. We truly appreciate every minute of your time.
Last Day Dismissal
Students in grades K-2 will be dismissed on June 5 at 11:20. Students in grades 3-5 will
"Never let it be
said that to
dream is a
waste of one's
time, for dreams
are our realities
in waiting. In
dreams, we
plant the seeds
of our future.”
~Anonymous.
be dismissed at 11:30. Please remember that you may park next door in the church
parking lot.
Be careful where you park and be respectful of the church’s property.
Let’s start the summer on a safe and healthy note.
Frisbee Golf—June 5
Grades 3, 4, & 5 will play Frisbee golf from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Arrowhead Park on the
last day of school, Friday, June 5. Ms. Jill is looking for drivers and chaperones for this
fun event. Please contact Ms. Jill if you can help!
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Box Tops
Don’t forget to save those box tops over the summer. This fundraiser is very beneficial
to our school. This past year we raised close to $700!
Saying Goodbye...
It is a bittersweet time of year as we say goodbye to our graduating fifth grade
class. Some of these students have been with us since kindergarten and others are
new friends, but they all will be missed. Congrats and good luck to our graduating
class:
Braxton Bagley
Olivia Brown
Alan Dimock
Hadley Gessner
Stewart Kinlaw
Christian Daniel
“Let your hopes,
These students and their families have made lasting contributions to NHES and
have left a legacy to future NHES students and their families. Thank you for all of
your time, talent, support, and financial sacrifices. You will all truly be missed!
dreams, and beliefs,
not your hurts, pain
or sorrow shape
your future.”
~Anurag Prakash Ray.
New-K Lunch Bunch Day
The 2015-16 Kindergarten class will visit us and have lunch with Ms. Ansley on
Monday, May 18, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Join us in welcoming our new students to
NHES!
Referral Program
We have openings in several grades. Have any friends
or acquaintances that you know call the office for details on enrollment OR fill out the Referral Form that is
in this newsletter and we can follow-up with them.
Any family that enrolls due to your referral will receive
$500! (Note: The new student must be enrolled for a
minimum of 14 days before payment to the referring family
will be made.)
NEW
HORIZONS
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End-of-Year Program & Graduation
Rehearsal for our End-of-Year program will take place at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on
Thursday, June 4. We are scheduled to arrive at 12:30. Drivers are needed for this event.
Please contact your child’s teacher to let them know if you are available. We will dismiss from the
Scottish Rite Auditorium, so we encourage you to make appropriate arrangements.
Our annual graduation and final choral program is set for Thursday, June 4, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on
S. 17th street. Children need to arrive at 6:15 wearing their NHES t-shirts. We will begin the program at 6:30. There
will be a very brief business meeting followed by the choral program and graduation ceremony.
Physical Fitness
As you know, Ms. Jill puts a lot of emphasis on developing the physical fitness of our children while helping cultivate
their minds and characters. On May 1, students will head over to Hoggard High School for their annual mile or halfmile run. They trained for months and we anticipate seeing their elation and joy when they find out they can finish and
accomplish this goal that they have trained to attain! How lucky they are to have an awesome PE teacher that helps
each student reach their goal. Plus, she delivers popsicles!
Additionally, Ms. Jill would like to thank all of our Field Day volunteers:
Billy Block
Brett Caines
Catherine Ciarrocca
Alice Culpepper
Michelle Daniel
Julie Dimock
Meghan Dzurik
Angie Foster
Sara Kennedy
Lori Kidd-Bivins
Brooks Lamm
Courtney Lee
Spirit Week
Spirit Week - June 1-5 - is always fun for the students and staff alike.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday - Silly Socks Day
Tuesday - Terrific Team Day - Wear your favorite sport team’s gear
Wednesday - Wacky Wig and/or Hair Day
Thursday - Hilarious Hat Day
Jennifer Meyer
Katherine Pittman
Glenn Rosenbloom
Stephanie Webb
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Technology Update!
Thanks to several generous families at NHES, we now have some funds that are specifically designated to
go toward our present and future technology needs. Keeping our students engaged with the latest in
the fast-moving world of technology trends is a priority. It is our goal to prepare our students by helping them acquire all of the 21st century learning skills they will need to successfully navigate their way in
today’s world. If you would like to donate to the Technology Fund, please contact the front office.
Freezy Fun Fridays
Second grade is loving setting up the frozen treats for Freezy Fun Fridays. They are learning by doing -making change, counting money, taking inventory, and learning about the concepts of goods and services.
Good manners are also emphasized -- please, thank you, may I help you? The students are eager to help
and have made this so much fun.
NHES News Broadcasts
Fourth grade students had the opportunity to make their own news videos. Some of our film
industry savvy parents (Frank Waldeck and Wendy Yamano) generously donated equipment
and volunteered their time, talents, and knowledge to assist students in filming and editing their
NHES news video segments. Students interviewed their peers and staff members, experienced
exactly what goes into the making of a news broadcast, and saw how everything gets put together to make a cohesive project. We now have some aspiring Steven Spielbergs! Students are
hoping to finish the school year with one more broadcast.
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Golden Friends Day & USA Parade
May 27 at 1 p.m. is Golden Friends Day. Students will invite
their grandparents to join them for lemonade and cookies at
Parking is available at
school for activities. A professional photographer will be on
Trinity Presbyterian
Church (adjacent to the hand to take photos of grandparents and their grandchildren if
desired.
school).
Please tell family members they can use this
parking lot.
At 1:45 p.m. we will also have our annual USA Parade.
Fourth grade students will make floats to represent the various states that they have been learning about. Come join us if you can!
Welcome New Families!
Please extend a warm welcome to all of our new families who will be joining NHES
for the next school year.
KINDERGARTEN CLASS:
Aksel Beaudoin
Bram Caines
Marabelle Dzurik
Graysen Fisher
London Foster
Elie Jarvis
Collin Legere
Jack Nesbihal
Calissa Parrot
Sophie Shields Grade 2
Anna Holt Basinger Grade 4
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New Horizons Elementary School
Student Referral Form
The following family may have an interest in enrolling a child at NHES.
If we receive a valid enrollment contract and the child(ren) remains at NHES
for a period of 14 school days (after which tuition insurance will be in effect),
NHES will pay the referring family $500.
Name of Prospective Student: ___________________________________
Grade of Interest: ________
Names of Prospective Student’s Parents/Guardians:
___________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________ Email: _____________________________
Name of NHES Referring Family: ___________________________
Name of Referring Family’s Student: _____________________________
Student’s Grade: ______