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L.G. Nourse News
September 2024
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Dear Families,
We are off to a great start here at LGN! Our students have been in school for about a week and they are really getting the routines and procedures mastered. Our teachers are diving into curriculum and are looking forward to sharing with families on Wednesday, September 18 at our Curriculum Night. Kindergarten and Grade 1 will host families at 6:00 pm and our Grade 2 and 3 will host at 6:45 pm. Our specialists will be located in the cafeteria to showcase the amazing things they do here at LGN. We will also have information available for our Title 1 initiatives. We hope to see you on the 18th!
Warm regards,
Mr. Higgins
Principal
If you, or a family you know, is in need of things like food, clothing, school supplies etc. please reach out to us directly by emailing me at thiggins@norton.k12.ma.us or our School Adjustment Counselors, Mrs. Blanchette at tblanchette@norton.k12.ma.us or Ms. Hunter at ehunter@norton.k12.ma.us or by calling the school at 508-285-0110.
As a school community, we have access to support through donations and partnerships. We are here to help!
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On Friday, September 13, LGN will be celebrating International Dot Day.
The Dot is a story written by Dedham native Peter Reynolds. International Dot Day celebrates Creativity, Courage, and Collaboration! He writes:
“Imagine the power and potential of millions of people around the world connecting, collaborating, creating and celebrating all that creativity inspires and invites. Peter hopes you will join the growing global community of creativity champions using their talents, gifts and energy to move the world to a better place.”
“Spread the word… On International Dot Day, read The Dot, wear dots, eat dots, draw dots, frame dots, connect the dots, splurge on art supplies, try a new medium — a new instrument, write a poem, rearrange your furniture, reconnect the dots with an old friend, make something, or make something with a friend. Share your creativity with the world.”
Please wear dots to school on Friday! Don't have dots? No problem! Wear Norton Purple or even your favorite shirt.
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Start With Hello Week is September 16 – 20, 2024
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Birthday books are back! We love to celebrate our students here at LGN on their special day with a birthday book to keep! Happy birthday to our latest birthday book recipients. |
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We ask for your assistance and cooperation in ensuring that the arrival and dismissal procedures and rules are followed properly.
Buses
Students who attend LGN have the option to ride the bus. We strongly encourage you to have your student(s) ride the bus. This will reduce traffic on Plain Street during arrival and dismissal. Large buses and mini buses line up in front of the school and next to the school to drop off and pick up. Please DO NOT enter the lot/loop when buses are dropping off or picking up students.
Parent Drop Off
You may also choose to drive your children to and from school. Parents do not enter the LGN parking lot until a staff member indicates that all mini-buses are gone. Cars are to line up on Plain Street, parked to the side to allow for two way traffic and not before 7:30 AM.
Staff, including the principal, open doors for students to exit the car. Students should be sitting on the passenger side of the car. Parents should remain in the car at all times.
Parent Pick Up
Cars wait on Plain Street, not to arrive until 2:00 PM, until a staff member waves them to come into the parking lot. Staff open doors to let students into the car. Parents can pull forward in the circle to buckle their children, which helps to expedite the process.
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Important to Note
You will be directed to form two lanes upon entering the parking lot. This will help to get more cars off Plain Street as we load/unload students into and out of vehicles. One lane at a time will pull up to an orange traffic cone (look for Principal Higgins!) so we can load/unload more cars at a time. Please stay focused and ready during this time. You should NEVER be on your phone or otherwise distracted while in car line. Once your child is in your car you are asked to please pull forward in the driveway in order to buckle them in.
Please obey all traffic laws at arrival/dismissal time. You may not block driveways, road ways, or intersections. For the safety of our students we ask that you drop off and pick up in the car line unless you are walking to and from school each day. For the safety of all we will no longer allow parents to pick up by parking and walking across Plain Street. If you need to park and pick up your child at dismissal time we ask that you park along the fence line next to the softball field and walk along the driveway to the left of the yellow line. This will be much safer and will not interrupt the flow of car traffic in the parking lot.
Thank you for you help in keeping our students safe and our traffic moving!
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School hours at LGN are 7:45 am - 2:05 pm
Arrival - 7:35-7:45 Students will be marked tardy after 7:45 am
Dismissal - 2:05 pm
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar!
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Wednesday, September 11 - School Committee Meeting - 6:00 pm HAY School Library
September 15th-ish - International Dot Day - Day of Creativity - Celebrated on Friday, Sept 13
Sunday, September 15 - First day of Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 16 - Friday, September 20 - Start With Hello Week
Wednesday, September 18 - School Picture Day
Wednesday, September 18 - Curriculum Night - Grades K/1 - 6:00 pm - Grades 2/3 - 6:45 pm
Wednesday, September 25 - School Committee Meeting - 6:00 pm NHS Library
Friday, September 27 - Early Release Day/Professional Development - Dismissal at 11:00 am
Wednesday, October 4 - Parent Teacher Connection (PTC) Meeting - 7:00 pm in the LGN Cafeteria
Monday, October 14 - No School - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wednesday, October 30 - Picture Retake Day
Thursday, October 31 - Halloween
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LGN Parent Teacher Connection (PTC)
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Email: LGNPTC@gmail.com
President: Ashley Hatsiopolous
Vice President: Renee Deley
Treasurer: Laurie Blair
Co-Secretaries: Stephanie Brammer & Stephanie Shaughnessy
Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the LGN cafeteria.
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 2nd.
All are welcome! Please come to find out how you can
participate in school events and fundraising!
The LGN PTC is organized to enhance and support the education of children at the LG Nourse
Elementary, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent
involvement, and to improve the environment at the LG Nourse Elementary School through
volunteer and financial support. The PTC will also reach this mission through fostering
relationships among the school, parents, and teachers.
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Look here for monthly updates from Norton's Special Education Parent Advisory Council!
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email for more information or to become involved: sepacnorton@gmail.com
Facebook - @NortonMASEPAC
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Is your CORI check up to date?
We love having visitors in our building, but the safety of our students, staff and families is our number one concern. If you or another family member plan to volunteer for field trips or to work in your child’s classroom, we ask that you complete a CORI form (Criminal Offender Record Information). These forms are good for 3 years. If you are a returning family and believe that you have a valid CORI form on file, please check with the main office.
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L.G. Nourse Elementary School
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38 Plain Street
Norton, MA 02766
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following:
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L.G. Nourse Elementary School Mission, Vision, Goals & Core Values
Mission Statement
Promote individual talents and maximize each student’s potential.
Vision Statement
In active partnership with families and the community, we will foster personal development, intellectual growth, and prepare each student to contribute and succeed as a productive and responsible global citizen.
Goals
Personalization: We will develop the whole child by recognizing the uniqueness of each student as a scholar, citizen, athlete, and community member.
Learning Experiences: We will create and support a collaborative learning climate and culture of continuous improvement and professional learning.
Communication: We will reinforce via staff, parents, students, and community members a collaborative and clear communication plain including norms and expectations via all forms of communication.
Core Values
Respect: We believe in creating a safe, secure learning environment where respect, honesty, and appreciation of individual differences are fostered.
Collaboration: We believe cultivating and maintaining partnerships is essential.
High Expectations: We believe maintaining rigorous standards and high expectations for all
students are key to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Responsibility: We believe that motivating students to become independent learners leads to taking responsibility for their own learning.
Equity: We believe in providing all students with a balanced curriculum aligned with quality instruction.
Pride: We believe in instilling a sense of pride in our schools and community.
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