Link to Sing-up will be shared in April

Jubilee Service Day 2024

Saturday August 24, 8am-12noon

https://www.jubileereach.org/jsdforteachers

We are thrilled to announce the introduction of a new Korean bilingual program at Newport Heights Elementary School, starting in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This program aims to provide our students with a rich and immersive learning experience in both English and Korean languages.

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, proficiency in multiple languages is an invaluable skill. The Korean bilingual program will not only enhance our students’ language abilities but also foster cultural understanding and appreciation.

Through engaging curriculum, and interactive activities, students enrolled in the Korean bilingual program will have the opportunity to develop learn in both English and Korean while exploring Korean culture, history, and traditions.

We are excited to offer this new educational opportunity to our students and look forward to seeing the growth and success that comes from embracing linguistic and cultural diversity.

Family Connections

Hi Dolphins families! It’s hard to believe that Spring is almost here! That means that for qualifying students, the Breaktime Mealtime Safeway Vouchers will be arriving soon for Spring Break (April 8-12). Vouchers will be available for pick-up from Monday, March 25th – Wednesday, April 3rd. If you would like the voucher to go home via backpack, please email Ana Lewis at [email protected] before April 3rd.

Voucher details:

• Vouchers are provided by Bellevue LifeSpring, a community partner.
• One voucher per student. Vouchers for all students of one family are distributed via the youngest student.
• Vouchers generally are valued at $30 each and are based on number of school meals during Spring Break.

 

If you are interested in participating in this program for Summer Break, please go to:

• Free & Reduced Priced Meals at https://bsd405.org/services/nutrition-services/free-reduced/ to qualify. Please be sure to check Option 5 “Consent to Share” boxes.
• Family Connections Services & Referrals at https://familyconnections.bsd405.org/ to be added to the vouchers list. Complete one form per student (super brief form!).

Need help or have questions? Please contact Ana Lewis at [email protected] or at 425-456-5513.

• Please be mindful that parking spots marked for the disabled are only to be used by those who have handicap parking permits. We have many NHE students whose families rely on those spots and when those spots are taken by cars without a permit it makes dropping off/picking up a true hardship for those members of our community.
• Breakfast is available to NHE students every morning, starting at 7:40am. We currently have an average of 30 students each morning, but in order to continue this important program at NHE we need to average 42 students. Please take advantage of breakfast at NHE!

The PTA has begun planning our Multicultural Night festivities but can’t do it without your help! Please click on this link and fill out the survey to help make our event a success. We are looking forward to celebrating the rich diversity of cultures at our school and talents of our staff, students, and families!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TVEwO4D7D7YA-1SpxN89ZcUsmiJ5Z4UHHkguPPAM3tU/edit

To view the full newsletter, please click here:

https://www.nhe-pta.org/newsletter/07180-nl20240308210641-003855900-244768443

• March 22nd: Reminder that there is school on Friday, March 22nd – this is a make-up day from when school was cancelled on January 17th
• April 8-12: Spring Break
• May 3rd: PTA Multi Cultural Night – Join us for an unforgettable celebration of diversity that includes live performances-dances, instruments, and music to name just a few things.

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