Good afternoon!
Our Calendar Committee has been hard at work on reviewing feedback and has developed 3 final calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year.
We invite you to provide your feedback through our Calendar survey. Your feedback will help identify opportunities for scheduling our school year. By working together, we can ensure that our school continues to grow and evolve in ways that benefit everyone. So, please complete our short survey on the upcoming school year! Here is the link to the Calendar Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PScXBOqk8LIKF6kNt54XQ7Ik73eutE4TqIPq4aGxehs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=-3001117496565986754
This link will be active through 8:00 am, February 5th. The calendar chosen will then be presented to the Board for approval. Thank you for your input!
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Β‘Buenas tardes!
Nuestro ComitΓ© de Calendario ha trabajado arduamente para revisar los comentarios y ha desarrollado 3 opciones finales de calendario para el aΓ±o escolar 2024-2025.
Lo invitamos a brindar sus comentarios a travΓ©s de nuestra encuesta de Calendario. Sus comentarios ayudarΓ‘n a identificar oportunidades para programar nuestro aΓ±o escolar. Trabajando juntos, podemos asegurar que nuestra escuela continΓΊe creciendo y evolucionando de manera que beneficie a todos. Entonces, Β‘completa nuestra breve encuesta sobre el prΓ³ximo aΓ±o escolar! AquΓ estΓ‘ el enlace a la Encuesta del Calendario.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PScXBOqk8LIKF6kNt54XQ7Ik73eutE4TqIPq4aGxehs/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbzx=-3001117496565986754
Este enlace estarΓ‘ activo hasta las 8:00 am del 5 de febrero. El calendario elegido serΓ‘ presentado a la Junta para su aprobaciΓ³n.
π Recently, we honored the incredible career of Ms. Terrie Buege, who's retiring from Central Office after her years of dedication and hard work in the Finance Department! Members of C.O. and Terrie's family gathered for a heartfelt retirement lunch to honor her contributions and wish her all the best in this new chapter. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! π
REMINDER: Wednesday, January 31 is a teacher work day. There will be no school for students!
Compassion. Teamwork. Dedication. These are the qualities that define NCPS team members. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! π
Browse jobs & submit your application: https://www.applitrack.com/northampton/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
The Northampton County School Board will meet Thursday, January 25, at 6:00pm in the Central Office. The meeting is open to the public.
Watch the Zoom livestream: https://zoom.us/j/97011138374#success
Tonight at 7:00pm, NCPS parents are invited to attend our webinar, βHelping Your Child Succeed.β
Register here: http://cookcenter.info/Jan23Northampton
ππ₯ Join us in celebrating Ronyell Coston's incredible milestone as he scores his 1000th point in his high school basketball career! π A true testament to talent and dedication! π
During Virginia School Principals Recognition Week, we celebrate outstanding leadership! Today, we honor Justin Wheeler, Principal of Northampton Middle School, for his unwavering dedication and support in guiding our students toward success. We also recognize Heather Marsh, Principal at Northampton High School, for her passion for student achievement and for creating a positive school culture. Thank you both for your exceptional leadership! ππ
As part of Virginia School Principals Recognition Week, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our exceptional elementary leaders. Today, we honor Dr. Ronald Yorko, Principal at Kiptopeke Elementary School, for his unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a vibrant learning environment. We'd also like to express gratitude to Fay Joyner, Principal of Occohannock Elementary School, for her passion for education and commitment to shaping young minds. Thank you both for your exceptional leadership! π
During Thank You Month, NCPS invites you to celebrate the power of appreciation!
Say "thank you" to those who have contributed to your journeyβbe it a friend, a mentor, or a family member. Let's make saying thanks a year-round habit! π―
NCPS will be functioning on a 2 hour delay schedule on January 17th, 2024
As part of our Principal Appreciation Week, we would like to invite you to send a thank you to our wonderful principals! Send some encouraging words, or just say thank you! Fill out our form and your message will reach our principals!
Happy Principal Appreciation Week, and thank you to all our excellent Principals for all of their commitment and guidance!
https://forms.gle/PpcgrprNsm1Y2P5m8
π Join us for our next Parent Empowerment Session hosted by the Cook Institute! Learn how parental warmth impacts your child's creativity, mental health, and self-esteem. Learn practical strategies for enhancing warmth while monitoring behavior constructively.
Don't miss it!ποΈ
"We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience." β Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
All schools are closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16. #MLKDay
January 15-21 is VA School Principal Appreciation Week! π
Weβd like to express a big THANK YOU to the NCPS principals who work tirelessly to provide a safe, inclusive & exceptional learning environment. We will forever appreciate your guidance & support!
REMINDER: In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 15. Weβll see our students back in the halls on Tuesday!
π A huge shoutout and thank you to Lauryn Moss from WAVY 10 for meeting with the student news crew at Kiptopeke Elementary to talk about her experience in journalism!
πΉYour expertise and collaboration have empowered our students in the world of media!
1/10/24 will be a Virtual Learning day for students.
We will be dismissing early Tuesday, January 9th.
All after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday.
We will continue to monitor the weather impacts for Wednesday.
Shape Up US Month reminds families how important it is to build healthy habits into daily life. Here are some ideas to get you started:
π Schedule breaks during homework time
π Encourage children to play outside
π Try a new sport as a family
π Explore a local nature preserve