Northampton County Public Schools

Weekly Update and Reminders: NCPS Websites are under construction. Some changes can be seen now. For Sports Calendar: see www.ncpsk12.com/page/calendar-school Monday: National Social Worker Day! Tuesday: School Board Work Session Thursday: School Board Work Session

NCPS Weekly Updates and Reminders Include: ​NCPS Websites are under construction. Some changes can be seen now. Wednesday, February 29th: Indoor Track: Boys Varsity State Tournament @ Liberty University Friday, February 24th: Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day!! Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!!! To see updates on Social Media, please like/follow and invite others to: https://www.facebook.com/NCPSVA https://twitter.com/ncpsalerts

This is just an FYI: Families that signed up for food to be delivered to their homes should be delivered starting today, 7/18/2022. If you have any questions please contact Patrick at 914-443-4764

The Virginia School Board Association has provided the following summary data of NCPS's Superintendent applicants. Of 24 inquiries, there were 15 full applications. Experience: *3 current/former superintendents * 8 central office administrators *4 principal/building level administrators * 9 men; 6 women *13 Virginia applicants *2 out-of-state applicants: from WV and GA

The following technology will be available for students during the 2021-2022 school year: Grades PK- 2- One Tab devices will be sent home for students to use during late openings and school closings. These do not require Internet connectivity. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 3-6- Chromebooks are available for checkout for at home learning. A check form is required and is available in the main office. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 7-12: Students will be issued a laptop for home and school use. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the NHS main office.

The NCPS School Board Work Session scheduled for April 14 will now begin at 6:00 p.m

Congratulations to the winners of the Women's History Month Contest! In the Literary Division: 1st Place: Destiny Carrington 2nd Place: Joshua Simpson In the Visual Arts Division: 1st Place: Catherine Owens 2nd Place: Kimmara Satchell 3rd Place: Samara Auer Honorable Mention: RonRico Bugg A special shout out to all the participants, judges, Ms. Fenderson, Ms. Everage and the PBIS team, and Mr. Warren! Thank you for all you do!

Charting the Course Please Join Us for a SEAC Meeting April 11, 2022 3:30 p.m. Central Office Conference Room Google Meet Link: SEAC and PreK-12 Transition hybrid meeting Monday, April 11 · 3:30 – 4:30pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/woq-pajm-jre Or dial: (US) +1 339-545-2353 PIN: 495 419 928# Committee Description: This Committee consists of Parents of students with exceptionalities, special education teachers, and division personnel to support the needs and priorities of vulnerable learners in NCPS

To take the Title I parent survey in English, click here https://forms.gle/K3fRPdssoLFoRipS9 To take the Title I parent survey in Espanol, click here https://forms.gle/8CQVW1rWASdzwQ2n6

The Math Madness Night is tonight from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Anyone who completes the Title I parent survey will have their child entered into a drawing for one of two bikes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Affordable Connectivity Program The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program? A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline; Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations; Participates in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision; Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program. To learn more or to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program, visit the site https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Due to anticipated inclement weather this afternoon, the Community Math Night and all after school activities have been cancelled as a proactive measure for student and staff safety. The Math night is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. In addition on Tuesday, anyone who completes the Title I parent survey will have their child entered into a drawing for one of two bikes. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday night.

The NCPS School Board will hold a special meeting in the Central Office Conference Room on 3/31/22 at 8:00 am. Those that wish to attend virtually may do so by clicking on the School Board Meeting link found on the NCPS website.

Due to the flooding of numerous roads in Northampton County, we will be forced to close schools early today. Northampton Middle and High Schools will be dismissing at 9:45 am and Occohannock and Kiptopeke Elementary Schools will be dismissing at 10:15 am

NCPS will be offering a clinic at each school site with the VDH team providing the COVID-19 vaccination to students, staff, and family members of the student or staff. A google form is posted below. A parent/guardian does not need to be present, however the option for consented permission is available. Dates and times for these clinics are as follows: NHS/NMS: Monday, March 21st 10 am to 2pm OES: Wednesday, March 23rd 10 am to 2pm KES: Thursday, March 24th 10 am to 2pm Locations for the clinics are yet to be determined. https://forms.gle/vQFbTC5q6pRDMNax6

The following technology will be available for students during the 2021-2022 school year: Grades PK- 2- One Tab devices will be sent home for students to use during late openings and school closings. These do not require Internet connectivity. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 3-6- Chromebooks are available for checkout for at home learning. A check form is required and is available in the main office. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the main office. Grades 7-12: Students will be issued a laptop for home and school use. Hotspots are available for any student who lacks Internet connectivity. A check out form is required and is available in the NHS main office.

1) On February 24th the Northampton County School Board met in an open School Board Work Session to discuss the survey results and decide on the qualifications for the new superintendent. Click on the link https://5il.co/168wc to listen. The next Superintendent Search meeting will be a closed session meeting with the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA). 2) The Northampton County School Board would like to thank you for your participation in the Superintendent Search Qualification Survey. Click on link to access the February 24, 2022 School Board Special Meeting- New Superintendent Search Criteria Agenda to view the survey results. https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/nhcps/Board.nsf/Public 3) On February 28th the Superintendent Job Announcement was made live on Frontline Education via the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA). The Northampton County School Board thanks you for your support and input in the Superintendent Qualification Survey. To date, the school board has received three applications. As a reminder, candidate suggestions should be addressed to Mrs. Gina Patterson, Executive DIrector of VSBA.

Estimadas Familias, El miércoles 16 de febrero, el gobernador Glenn Youngkin convirtió en ley el proyecto de ley 739 del Senado. Elimina todos los requisitos de mascarillas escolares en Virginia. Como resultado, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Northampton harán la transición a un entorno de aprendizaje con máscara opcional para todos los estudiantes en nuestros edificios, a partir del miércoles 23 de febrero de 2022. Sin embargo, continuaremos alentando encarecidamente el uso de máscaras como una estrategia clave en nuestros esfuerzos para reducir la propagación de COVID-19 en nuestras escuelas y comunidad. Al hacer esta transición, nos enfocaremos en mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo y acogedor en el que los estudiantes se sientan cómodos usando una máscara si así lo deciden. Hable con sus hijos sobre su decisión y expectativas sobre sí usarán o no máscaras en la escuela y pídales que respeten las decisiones de otros estudiantes. No se les pedirá a los empleados de la escuela que hagan cumplir las decisiones de los padres sobre el uso de mascarillas. Es importante tener en cuenta que aún se requerirán máscaras en ciertos casos: ● Según las regulaciones federales, los estudiantes deben continuar usando máscaras en los autobuses escolares. ● Se requerirá que los estudiantes usen máscaras cuando regresen a la escuela los días 6 a 10 después de dar positivo por COVID-19 o ser identificados como un contacto cercano de alguien que es COVID-19 positivo. ● Todos los empleados, visitantes y voluntarios deberán continuar usando máscaras, según los Estándares de la Industria y el Departamento de Trabajo de Virginia, que establecen que los empleados escolares deben usar máscaras en áreas de transmisión comunitaria sustancial o alta, independientemente del estado de vacunación. El condado de Northampton permanece en una fase de "alta transmisión". Como división escolar, continuaremos revisando y actualizando nuestras estrategias de mitigación para mantener a nuestro personal y estudiantes seguros y nuestras escuelas abiertas por el resto del año escolar. Como siempre, gracias por su flexibilidad, apoyo y comprensión mientras navegamos por los muchos desafíos de la pandemia de COVID-19. Sinceramente, Charles E. Lawrence Superintendente

All schools receiving ARP ESSER III funding are required to periodically review (and update as necessary) local plans for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. The periodic review process must occur at least every six months, and will include a public hearing during a regularly scheduled School Board meeting to solicit feedback from parents and community stakeholders when considering plan revisions. Your input is vital. Please complete the survey found on the website https://sites.google.com/ncpsk12.com/arpesseriii/home

ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DEL CONDADO DE NORTHAMPTON ANUNCIA FECHAS PARA LAS REGISTRACIONES 2022-2023 DE PRE-K Únase a nosotros para el próximo registro de Pre-K de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Northampton. Escuela Primaria De Occohannock Registraciones En Persona De Pre-K 22 de marzo, 2022, de 2:00-6:00pm & Escuela Primaria De Kiptopeke Registraciones En Persona De Pre-K 23 de marzo, 2022, de 2:00-6:00pm Para ser elegible, su hijo debe residir en el condado de Northampton y tener cuatro años antes del 30 de septiembre de 2022. Traiga la documentación de respaldo para registrar a su hijo (prueba de residencia, prueba de ingresos, certificado de nacimiento y vacunas/registros de salud) . Visite nuestro sitio web para más información: https://www.ncpsk12.com/page/special-programs