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Happy New Year! Finally we are able to regroup and move forward with 2018! I hope each of you enjoyed the cold time off and kept warm and dry! Our students are keeping plenty busy with Peyton P.’s representing us this Monday (yes, our day off!) at the Martin Luther King Lights of Hope Ceremony. She is a very deserving Nuckols Farm fifth grader. As well, please join me in wishing Sam S. the best of luck in the HCPS Spelling Bee at 7 pm on Jan. 19 at Hungry Creek Middle School. Our Reflections First Place winners will be honored at an HCPS reception on Feb. 12. Those winners include Charlotte W., Emily W., Avery W., Layla D., Henry P., Caleb S., Kate G., and Noah C. Unfortunately with our missing school last Friday, our Elk’s Free Throw winners remain unannounced. We should have news by our next newsletter about this fun feat! Our Variety Show participants are working hard rehearsing for our Jan. 23 performance. In order to lessen the number of attendees in the evening, there will be a dress rehearsal during that day so that our students will have all seen the acts. Families of the participants will really enjoy their evening performance at our 7 pm PTA meeting. Looking forward, I would like to suggest that each family make a New Year’s Resolution to be at school on time if you have had trouble in this area. Being at school on time and being able to unpack, collect one’s thoughts, and not miss the explanations for classwork or “Morning Meeting†is so important not only for academic reasons, but also for setting a positive tone for the day socially and emotionally. If you have a recurring reason for tardiness, please set the alarm to an earlier wake up time.
Hope each of you enjoys a wonderful day off on Monday, and I look forward to spending some great time with our foxes for the rest of January. Lisa Merriam
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 | | Enjoy an Evening with Fellow FoxesSpirit Night at Boomerang Air Sports (205 Towne Center West Blvd.) is Thursday, Jan. 18 from 4-5:15 pm (K-2nd) and 5:15-6:30 pm (3rd-5th). Families with students in multiple grades can select the time that works best for them. Cost is $17/person. We will also have all party rooms reserved for dinner - purchase a $5 pizza, drink, cookie combo (cash only). Be sure to purchase tickets and complete the waiver in advance to speed up the check-in process. (If you plan to participate from 5:15-6:30, purchase tickets for the 5:30 time slot and arrive by 5:15 to take advantage of the extra minutes.) Hope to see you there!
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Students involved in the Variety Show will have their last two rehearsals on Jan. 17 and 22. Both rehearsals will end at 3:30 pm. The big show will take place on Jan. 23 at 7 pm. (Students will see a performance during the school day so families of participants can enjoy the evening program.) We can’t wait to see our talented Foxes on stage!
| | Snow Alters After School Enrichment Schedule
Since school was closed on Jan. 4 and Jan. 9, there were no after school enrichment classes. Please mark your calendars for make up classes - Thursday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 20. Reminder, there is no class on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Remaining Tuesday classes are Jan. 16 and 30 and Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Remaining Thursday classes are Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1, 8 and 15.
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 | | Want to See your Fox in Pictures?
Don't forget to share photos from classroom and school activities including winter enrichment, class performances and field trips for possible inclusion in the yearbook. Sharing is easy on our yearbook company's secure web site (enter 10385 for NFE), or share directly from your phone using the free Herff Jones eShare app. Get more info here. |
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 | | We've reached 100% membership! Many thanks to everyone, including parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, and staff, who helped us reach our goal. It's a fantastic symbol of how dedicated and involved our PTA is with our wonderful students and school. It's not too late to join, and take us over the top! Remember, only PTA members have access to our online student directory as well as other membership benefits. |
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| |  Save these Dates!
March 6 is Papa John's pizza delivery night. You won't want to miss this spirit night where dinner is delivered by your favorite NFE faculty and staff!
April 23 is NFE night at Chipotle. It's the perfect excuse for dinner out! | | 
Because of the recent snow days, we're extending the deadline to submit Science Fair participation forms to Friday, Jan. 19. Once your child receives the approved participation form, it’s time to get started! Additional details are on the PTA web site. Make plans to join us for this fun, family event on Feb. 21 and 22. We're looking forward to seeing some creative demonstrations and experiments! Questions? Contact Laura Powell or Alison Bernier. |
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 | | Registration Open for Virginia PTA Advocacy Conference
The 2018 Virginia PTA Annual Meeting and Advocacy Conference will be held Jan. 27-28 at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center. Register today to learn how you can advocate for Virginia’s students during PTA Day at the General Assembly (Jan. 29), hear from National PTA President, Jim Accomando, and more! |
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 | | Showcase your Creativity with these Programs
Want to see your artwork on thousands of thank you cards sent to Virginia teachers? The Thank a Teacher campaign is looking for three students artists to have their artwork featured on cards and win cash prizes for themselves and their schools. Get details here. Is writing more your style? Submit your Citizenship essay (this year's theme is "What Does it Mean to Dream Big") by Feb. 1 for a chance to have your work featured in Virginia PTA publications and win cash prizes. Get details here. |
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 | | Mark your Calendar for Middle School Transition ActivitiesShort Pump Middle School Jan. 16, 6:30-8 pm: Rising sixth grade Elective Open House (parents and students)
Jan. 19, 8:30-9:30 am: SPMS Counseling visit to NFE Aug. 23, 8 am-1 pm: Rising sixth grade orientation for students (parent component 12-1 pm) Pocahontas Middle School
Jan. 18, 5:30-7 pm: Curriculum Carnival Jan. 18, 7 pm: VIP Planning – Parent Planning Guide Presentation Jan. 19, 8:30-9:30 am: PMS Counseling visit to NFE Jan. 25, 7pm: VIP Planning – Parent Planning Guide Presentation (repeat of Jan. 18)
Late Aug. 2018: Hawk Hill Camp Watch for information from 5th grade teachers about conferences to discuss course selection. Get more details here.
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Parents of 5th graders, we're looking for one baby photo of your graduating Fox to include in the yearbook. Photos should be submitted electronically by Friday, Feb. 2. To submit, select one photo, go to hjeshare.com, enter code 10385 for NFE, and follow directions from there. Looking for an easy way to get involved this winter? We need a volunteer to coordinate baby photo submissions, a job that can be done from home on your own schedule. Contact Cathy Nerheim with questions or to volunteer.
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Mark your calendars for the Fifth Grade Luau - Friday, June 8 from 6-8 pm in the Gayton Baptist Church Gymnasium. Questions? Contact Missy Thornton or Jen Ryther. Watch for more details this spring.
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Have you checked the progress of your class lately? Keep clipping those Box Tops and attaching them to the December/January collection sheets! Let’s start 2018 with the most Box Tops collected yet! |
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 Need a Quick Meal Idea?
Order online from J. Rocco’s Pizza (select Nuckols Farm in the fundraising tab), or order online from Papa John’s (use code NFES). Both options benefit NFE and are valid all year! | | 
Visit Kroger's Community Rewards web site to register your Kroger Plus card, and select NFE (code is 89074) as your Community Rewards Organization. If you registered last year, you don't need to re-register. You won't lose gas points if you register so sign up today!
| |  Remember to use smile.amazon.com for all your Amazon purchases this year. Just choose Nuckols Farm Elementary PTA as your charity, and we'll earn money for your purchases!
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 | | Elks Free Throw Contest Update
NFE will participate in the Elks Nations “Hoop Shoot†Free Throw Contest again this year. This basketball free throw competition will be held today, Jan. 12, from 2:15-3:30 pm at NFE. The competition is open to students who will be at least 8 years old by April 1. NFE winners will advance to the county competition on Sunday at Hermitage High School. Contact Ms. Sweeney for information. |
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