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While we acknowledge the contributions of Black people throughout the year, during the month of February, we are excited about all we have planned to honor Black History Month. Each day teachers will elevate stories of notable Black people by highlighting people of the past, celebrating those of the present, and focusing on children that are changing our world. Additionally, we will launch a full week of Language Arts lessons in recognition of the Black Lives Matter Movement, from Feb. 6th-Feb. 10th. Stay tuned for more information in our next Nish News. Feel free to visit the
Nishuane Black History Month Library linked here for a variety of picture books aligned with our theme for this month. This is a great opportunity to listen to read-alouds with your child at home and discuss how they feel and what they learn about the stories told. We are also excited to share that the School Action Team for Partnerships (SATp) has planned an assembly for all of our students aligned with the book “A People Remember” by Ibi Zoboi as a culminating event at the end of the month.
AAPI Lunar New Year Event
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy New Year! 新年快樂 xīn nián kuài lè! In celebrating the Lunar New Year, (Year of Rabbit), the Montclair AAPI invites our Mandarin program to be part of the joyful event again. The Program is planned for
Saturday, January 28, 2023 for 11:00-3:00, with a rain/snow date on Sunday, January 29. It will be at the Montclair Art Museum. We will perform a Number Kung Fu movements sometime between 11:00 am to 12:15 pm and we already practiced the movements in class. More details please see the following link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a9aa2ca3fecf8-mandarin1#/
If your child would like to join, please sign up at the above link and sign the permission form at
https://signnow.com/s/Plw8L00x
If you want a hard copy, I will give it to your child. Please kindly let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you so much for all your support!
Mrs. Sally Lin
[email protected]
SNAPshots January 2023 Newsletter
Please click here to read the
SNAPshots January Newsletter. This newsletter highlights all of the exciting happenings in Nishuane’s SNAP classes!
Reminder Regarding Food & Birthday Celebrations
Please contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements to celebrate your child’s birthday. In accordance with Montclair Public Schools Food Regulations (attached to the back of the Handbook),
no food is allowed for birthday parties, other individual student celebrations, or to be used as student rewards. You may choose to read a favorite story, plan a craft or bring in a small treat such as a pencil or stickers for students. You can coordinate with your child’s teacher.
Please note that this policy pertains to holidays and celebrations such as Valentine’s Day. No candy/food may be distributed with Valentine Day cards.
Nishuane Visitor Protocols
Please click here to review Nishuane’s updated visitor protocols. Visitors must complete the
visitor form prior to a visit.
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Please remember that visitors must report only to the location of the building that was indicated on the visitor form. Visitors may not visit other locations in the building. Thank you for your support with this important safety measure!
Nishuane Instagram
Nishuane is on Instagram! Follow us
@nishschool for a peek into the learning and fun we have in our community. Our account is private for everyone's safety. When requesting to follow us, please send a message with your child's name and we will accept you.
Spirit Wear Fridays
Every Friday at Nishuane is School Spirit Day! On Fridays students may participate by wearing blue and white, as well as Nishuane spirit wear. Spirit wear is available for purchase through our PTA.
Nurse’s Notes
Please see the below reminders from Nurse Anne Ndungu
(Phone: 973-509-4236 or E-mail: [email protected]):
Kindersmile Dental Exams
Please note that Kindersmile is offering free dental exams, cleaning and fluoride treatment for kids up to age 13 on February 3rd at 10 Broad Street in Bloomfield.
Must Make an Appointment
Home COVID Test Kits Available
We have a few 'Home Test Kits'. If anyone would like one, please pick up at the nurse's office.