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Issue # 9, October 31st

10/31/2014

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Please return your UNICEF Box  - we will announce our total donation next week!

Saturday November 8th!  Barnes and Noble Book Fair

All students have been practicing and preparing to participate.
Time: 11am- 4pm
Where:  Barnes and Noble State College
Performance times:
Shannon's Class:  11am
Verna's Class:  11:30 am
Joy and Michelle's Reading Group:  12 pm
Carolyn's Reading Group:  12:30 pm
Joyce's Class:  Reading between performances, so times vary.
We also need parent volunteers (this is a great way to get volunteer hours!)


Contact Brigette Cousins to sign-up
brigette.cousins@yahoo.com


Also, as a reminder...
This year we are focusing all of our fundraising efforts toward a goal of being able to pave our parking lot.  It is unsafe during the winter months and we would appreciate all of our families supporting these efforts as best they can.

Fall Is Fabulous

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Author of the week

The remainder of fall will feature a weekly story written by one of our many talented students.  Read this week's feature, "The Haunted Bakery."
The Haunted Bakery

Next Friday, November 7th 
WHEELS DAY!!
Do not forget to send a helmet with your child's wheels.


Have a Fall fabulous weekend.

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October 24th, Issue # 8

10/24/2014

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The 2013- 2014 all school slide show is now on the website. Click here to view!!  
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Practicing our smiles for school pictures
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HALLOWEEN

It's that time of year!  Maybe you've noticed the pumpkins carved by Joyce's class greeting you at our door. 
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On Friday, October 31st, your child may bring their Halloween costume to school.  Please leave any weapons that might accompany the costume at home.  Children will be allowed to change into their costumes at 12:45.  An all school Parade outside to follow.  Classroom halloween parties to follow parade.  If you are planning on sending in a snack for the party you must sign up with your child's teacher.
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Thursday, (that's right, Thursday!) October 30th, we are going on a field trip to Harner Farms. There will be a corn maze and a hayride.  We are leaving at 12:45 and returning at 2:30.  
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NVCS Logo T-shirts
Run, do not walk,to your nearest computer to check out our new logo t-shirts!  Click the link above to see pictures of all the items.  An order form is in your child's Friday folder.  Order due Nov. 7th.
Art comes alive in Leah's classroom
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Students Made Log Cabin Pretzel Houses with Michelle

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I bet you can guess that they are studying the colonial period.
We are still collecting non-perishable food items for seniors.
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A few things coming up...

NVCS's Barnes and Noble Saturday is early this year (who remembers the snow last year?)  This year it is Saturday, November 8th, 11am-4pm.  Online shopping starts Nov. 8th and lasts until Nov. 13th.  More info coming soon
In the next few newsletters, we will be featuring several student stories. Be prepared to be amazed. Our school has many budding authors.
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So get excited!  Have a fabulous fall weekend everyone!
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October 10th, Issue # 7

10/10/2014

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Ben tells me his favorite Michael Jackson song is "Ghosts."

No School Next Thursday And Friday, October 16th And 17th!!

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Picture Day Next Wednesday,October 14th!

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Send in food for our local seniors!!

NVCS will be working with Comfort Keepers to collect non-perishable food items for our local senior citizens.  Send in donations until November 7th.

At NVCS we work hard...

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Working together to write about taking a trip to China
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Science awaits
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1:1 teacher time
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Working so hard she didn't notice my camera
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Studying catapillars
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Reading time
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Look at these anxious learners
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He didn't even look up to give me a smile

Sometimes very hard...

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Is it time to go home yet?
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She told me to leaver her alone, she's too busy
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Am I going to be tested on this?
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Oh my gosh, I AM going to be tested on this!

So, we play hard, too...

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Having fun in the park
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Playing scrabble with Chris

Have you met Chris?

Chris is our new paraprofessional.  She is also Carolyn's sister.  Chris is a former home economics teacher and we are happy to have her lead our new life skills program.  She has been cooking up a storm and our school has never smelled so good.  Chris also sells the quilts she makes locally, so if you are looking for something to do this weekend:
Huntington County Hartslog Day
Chris and her daughter-in-law, Destiny, will have booth #747. Go check out their creations!
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Building an animal shelter can be so much fun
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A little friendly competition in PE
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Check out this Lego Creation
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Make sure with all this excitement you stay hydrated

Pictures from our field trip to Spring Creek Park

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Testing to see if our water wheels work
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Our principal has fun too!
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More water wheel action
Where are we going next?
Friday, October 24th, we are visiting a solar energy site.
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No newsletter next week, because of the short week.  So, have a fabulous weekend and a wonderful week.
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October 3rd, Issue #6

10/3/2014

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NVCS kids eat their vegetables!

Thanks to Ben and his mom, Gretta, for the delicious snack!

Have you heard about The Jared Box Project?

Click here to find out more
If you missed the brochure that came home with your child, click the link above. This project is a wonderful way for our students to practice giving back to the community, and to experience the joy that comes from helping others.
BUT ... We still need donations! We only have one week left to collect them and we have barely received any donations so far.  Each classroom has their own donation box.  Click the link above, to find out what items you can donate, and let's make this an amazing, and fun experience for our children.

Pictures from our Field Trip to the All Sports Museum and Spikes Baseball Stadium.

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So, where are we going next week?
Click here for more information about the Matson Museum
We are going to the Matson Museum of Anthropology at PSU.  We are not leaving until 11:15.  As always, your child should have a non microwaveable lunch, and be dressed appropriately for the weather.
At NVCS, who needs desks?
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Sometimes, science can teach us how to be silly. 
Right Mihret?
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Speaking of Mihret, she did these amazing drawings and reports about the three leaders who arranged for the building of the Three Georges Dam below.  She is a great student and a very talented artist.
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Come check them out next time you are at school.

Now it's time for random moments of happiness.

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Art Outside
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NVCS Record Breaking Hopscotch Board!
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The 4-Square Dance
Have a fabulous weekend.
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