Happy Friday! Enjoy the 3-day holiday weekend!

SCHOOL PICTURES -- Grades 9-11 will take school pictures on Thursday or Friday, Sept, 8-9 through their English classes. Students received photo forms this week, or you can pre-order at leonards.com. Students without an English class can come at any time after before school, between classes, or during lunch.

Any NHS student taking an AP course as a self-study, through FLVS, or through SJVS needs to visit the Nease High School website to register to have a test ordered. The deadline for registration is September 30th. Directions can be found by clicking on "Testing Information" and then "AP Testing". Students with questions can email Assistant Principal Holly Rapp at [email protected].

PSAT-NMSQT Exam

It is time to register your 9th or 11th grader for the PSAT-NMSQT. The FL Department of Education pays for every 10th grader to take the exam, so there is no need to register them, as a test will be ordered for every 10th grader. The PSAT is a practice SAT. The score report provides detailed information that can be used to prep for the SAT. We only recommend 9th graders enrolled in Geometry Honors or higher to take the exam in 9th grade. We encourage ALL 11th graders to take the exam, since scores are used for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will be administered during the school day on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 and the cost is $22. Payment is due by Friday, September 9, 2022.

Register and pay for the 2021 PSAT.

For more information on the PSAT-NMSQT, please visit the PSAT-NMSQT TESTING INFORMATION website.

SAT-NCR (Non-College Reportable) Exam – 12^th Grade ONLY

This test is for 12^th grade students who have not met the FSA Grade 10 ELA and/or the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. Students who participate in this SAT-NCR experience will be granted accommodations (i.e., extended time) in hopes that the extra time will give the student a better chance to acquire the necessary SAT English and Reading (EBRW) score of 480 to meet the FSA Grade 10 ELA graduation requirement and/or SAT Math score of 420 to meet the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement. However, because these accommodations are not officially approved by College Board, results earned during a non-college reportable SAT administration cannot be used for admissions or scholarship purposes. 

The SAT-NCR will be offered at Nease on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 to 12^th Graders ONLY. The cost of the SAT-NCR exam is $60.00. Payment can be made via this link in School Pay. Payment is due by Friday, September 9, 2022.

For more information on the SAT-NCR, please visit the In-School SAT-NCR October 12, 2022 – 12th Grade ONLY website.

YEARBOOK SALES NOW OPEN! Last year we sold out of yearbooks, so make sure you get one early, and at the best price! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and search for Nease High School. Prices will go up soon, so don't miss out! Contact [email protected] for more information.

ATTENTION; 9th & 10th grade Parents:

Your child has completed the first round of progress monitoring for the new FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) for ELA. Below are directions on how to access those scores in HAC.

SENIOR INFORMATION

Thank you to everyone who attended the college informational session this past Tuesday before Open House. If you were unable to attend, you can access the PowerPoint presentation.

Senior Dues

Every year senior dues are collected to pay for everything related to graduation – facility rental, security, flower, video board, sound, streaming, parking, diplomas, programs, etc. The fee is $65 and can be paid online now. Senior dues must already be paid for access to the GradBash deposit link. Seniors who pay their senior dues by October by Friday, October 14^th will receive a senior t-shirt. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Class-of-2023-Senior-Class-Dues-/ScBfZbi

GradBash

GradBash is a special ticketed event for seniors at Universal Studios. Seniors cannot use an annual pass for access to this event or drive themselves. Seniors will depart Nease at 1:30pm on 4/28/23 and return at approximately 5am on 4/29/23. The GradBash Deposit link has been published in the Senior Schoology group and the Class of 2023 Remind. You can only make a deposit if you have already paid dues and there are spots remaining. At this time, there are very few spots remaining! The non-refundable deposit is $100, we estimate a second non-refundable payment in the spring of $85, and it is possible (based on fuel costs) that a 3^rd payment may be necessary. Our hope is to keep the total cost at $185, which includes the special event ticket (access to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure from 4pm to 2am), charter bus transportation, and a $20 voucher that can be used at park restaurants or shops. Once all spots have been sold, we will provide a waiting list link via the senior Schoology group and Remind.

All 250 GradBaah spots are reserved!  We have opened a waiting list, once it hits 50 we will add a 6^th and final bus:  https://forms.office.com/r/iY61hj8VwS

SENIOR PORTRAITS --link to schedule at the studio is www.leonards.com. In order to choose your pose, please take your photo prior to Labor day weekend. You MUST have your photo taken by Sept 21st to be included in the yearbook. For your convenience, a final formal only may be scheduled on the Nease campus for Sept 21st betwoon 8 - 2pm. Spots are limited, so please sign up now! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548aaab2fa1fe3-allen

SENIOR PARENT YEARBOOK ADS NOW AVAILABLE! Honor your senior with a special yearbook ad. Prices start at $100 for a quarter page and go up. Go to yearbookordercenter.com to design your ad. Deadline for senior ads is Nov. 1. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Class of 2023 Remind

If you would also like to be updated on Senior Class information by using Remind you can join the class of 2023 Remind by texting @nease23 to the number 81010

Seniors and their parents can join the Class of 2023 Remind to stay up to date on senior class information. Please note that everyone joins through the join information above, but because of size limitations we may move you into a different section. When this happens you will get two notifications from Remind – 1that you have been added to a new section and 2 a notification that you have been removed from the initial section. You do not need to rejoin! All sections get the same information!

Class of 2023 Schoology Group

Seniors (students only) please join the Class of 2023 Schoology group, which is how we will communicate important information about senior dues, the senior t-shirt design contest, GradBash, ordering your Cap & Gown, and more! If you want a voice in your senior year, you MUST join! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D

Graduation date:

Saturday, May 20th at 9am at University of North Florida.  As of right now, graduates should plan on receiving 6 tickets.

Senior T-shirt Contest Deadline Extended to 9/16/22!

Please see the information below!

Monday, September 5th - HOLIDAY!  No School!

Tuesday, September 6th - Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• 7:30am - PTSO meeting
• 3:56pm - Girls' Golf vs Buchholz @ Slammer
• 5:30pm/6:30pm - JV / Varsity Girls' volleyball at Bolles

Wednesday, September 7th - GREEN DAY - 1, 3, 5, 7 – Early release at 2:50pm

• Lunhces: Herf Jones on campus taking ring orders
• 3:30pm - Boys' Golf at Fletcher

Thursday, September 8th – Green Day – 1, 3, 5, 7

• School Pictures through English
• 4pm - Boys' Golf vs Bartram @Palencia
• 5:30pm/6:30pm - JV/V Girls' Volleyball at Pedro Menendez
• 6pm - Freshman Football at Riverside HS
• 6pm - Nease College Fair in gym

Friday, September 9th – Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• School Pictures through English
• 7pm - V Football vs Fleming Island

Saturday, September 10th 

• 7am - ACT Admininstered 
• 7am - XC Boys & Girls at Ridgeview

College Visits:

Juniors and Seniors can register for college visits through Naviance. A list of all available visits is available in Naviance. Students are allowed 5 visits per year. All visits will receive a pass in the first/second period. This pass should be shown to the teacher PRIOR to the visit. Students should not miss summative assessments to attend a college visit. Visits will take place in the media center, unless otherwise indicated. 

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Belmont Abbey College: 12:10

Florida Memorial University: 12:45

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Saint Leo University: 11:15

Hofstra University: 11:45

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Nease College Fair: 6-8 pm in the Gym

Friday, September 9, 2022

Pennsylvania State University: 12:10

Student Life

Clubs are up and running at Nease High School. Be sure to check out all that we offer on the school website by clicking on "Student Life" and then "Clubs". Sponsors are listed as well in case students are interested in knowing who to go to on campus to find out more information about joining a club of interest.  

Nease is starting a competitive speech and debate team! Research shows the many benefits of debate participation, including positive impacts on college admissions. Your decision to join the team would be a win-win for you and the team. The NHS Speech and Debate Team is more than a club. An informational meeting is being held in Mrs. Brown’s room (P42) on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:45am for students interested in learning more about the team. 

Mu Alpha Theta applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Students that have completed Algebra 2, have a 4.0 weighted GPA in math classes, and a 3.5 overall weighted GPA are eligible to join! Click the link below to access the application. The deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on September 16^th!

https://forms.office.com/r/E1Q90DJwdM

Email Ms. Baran, [email protected], or stop by A104 if you have any questions.

The deadline for applying for membership in Rho Kappa, the Social Studies Honor Society, is September 7. If interested, please see Mr. Lee in room P-52 for application information.

Marathon High is interested in YOU!

We will be holding our interest meeting on September 14 during Excel A in Ms. Fagan’s room (O-111). 

Marathon High will train you to complete the Donna Half-Marathon in February. No previous running experience is required. The club also emphasizes distance over speed. However, students must maintain a minimum 14-minute pace. 

The season will officially start in the beginning of October. We run three times a week, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings. We will provide more details on this and the club itself at the meeting. 

We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting and a great running season! 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS! 

Advisers: Carolyn Milian, School Librarian Media Specialist & Ms. Morrison, English teacher 

JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS!

Invitation letters to our “NHS Informational Meeting” will be sent home next Thursday, Sept. 1^st to all eligible juniors and seniors with a weighted GPA of 3.80 weighted and a minimum of 40 documented community service hours for juniors and 50 hours for seniors in eSchool. If your student does not receive an invitation and believes he/she meets the criteria, he will need to see me as soon as possible that Thursday or Friday.

 Just as a reminder, below is the criteria to be invited to be considered to become a member of our chapter of National Honor Society:

Eligibility for National Honor Society:

• NHS is open only to Juniors and Seniors
• 3.80 SHARP WEIGHTED GPA (not rounded)
• Juniors – minimum of 40 documented service hours IN eSCHOOL (HAC) documented by end of August at the start of your Junior year. 
• Seniors – minimum of 50 documented hours IN eSCHOOL (HAC) by the end of August at the start of your senior year.
• Enrolled in at least 2 Honors, AP, or DE courses (or a combo of any of these) for the school year 2022-23.

·        Eligible Juniors and Seniors who have the required GPA and required service hours at the start of the school year, will receive an invitation for an “Informational Meeting” in September to discuss the requirements and expectations of all members in National Honor Society. At that point they will receive a “Selection/Resume” packet that must be completed and submitted by deadline date.

·        Eligibility does not guarantee admission. Other factors that will determine candidacy are leadership, school involvement in clubs, events, and activities, outside leadership and club involvement (ie: Scouts, church, community groups, work, etc.). The Faculty Council (8 anonymous faculty members) review all the resumes and make the final decisions regarding invitation to become a member or does not meet needed requirements. Juniors that did not meet requirements have the opportunity to become eligible at the start of Senior year. All confirmed candidates will be inducted into the club in a ceremony that will take place sometime in October. Confirmation letters will be sent out during the last week of September.

·        NOTE – students and parents – please understand that commitment to our chapter of National Honor Society requires a substantial dedication of time and service to our school, our students, and our community. Members WILL BE REQUIRED to complete 25 National Honor Society sponsored community service hours each year of membership to remain in good standing with the club and receive their white stole for graduation.  The philosophy and commitment of this chapter is to maintain a high level of service and commitment to our students, faculty, and community and this involves volunteering outside of school at community events and supporting our feeder elementary/middle schools. These expectations directly align to our chapter mission statement & purpose:

“The purpose of this chapter shall be to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Allen D. Nease High School.”

·        Parents can contact Mrs. Milian or Ms. Morrison for further information or check club webpage

 https://www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/nhs/

NEASE GIRLS XC

Congratulations to all the girls XC athletes that competed this weekend. We demonstrated a solid start to the season with Grace Mueller placing fourth overall in the Cecil Field High School Varsity 5K race. A majority of the team participated on Saturday at the Spikes and Spurs meet at the Flagler County Fairgrounds. The Nease girls team placed fourth out of a field of eighteen teams.

NEASE BOYS XC

The Nease Boys Cross Country opened the season at Flagler Palm Coast against 17 opponents and emerged as champions! Patiently executing their strategy, the boys put increasing pressure on their opponent as the race progressed. With 300 runners in the race, Wyatt Pittman finished 2^nd overall followed by a hard charging Sam Myers in 3^rd Overall. Jacob Schroeder solidified the team in 11^th place followed by Gavin Voils and Sai Jayaraman in 21^st and 25^th respectively. The Girls & Boys Cross Country teams will compete against 20 teams at Ponte Vedra on Saturday September 3^rd.

Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics

Booster Club Membership & VIP Seating

You can support Nease Athletics by becoming a member of our Booster Club and/or purchasing VIP stadium seating for home athletic events! Everyone is welcome. There are four membership levels. All funds will directly support Nease High School athletic programs. All athletes and coaches will benefit from the funding. To purchase membership or VIP seating please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/gpbc-membership/

Golden Panther Booster Club

We are currently seeking nominees for GPBC Directors of Community Relations, Events Director, and Sponsorship Assistant! Please send nominee names to [email protected]

• Director of Special Events - Responsible for planning and implementing appropriate events or activities for the GPBC.
• Director of Community Relations - Responsible for facilitating communication between a representative from each of the Nease “zoned” middle schools and the Booster Club.
• Sponsorship Assistant - Assist our Director of Sponsorship with the administrative side of sponsorships.

Annual Golf Cart Giveaway

50% of all proceeds go directly to the team of your choice!!

This fundraiser runs through October 28, 2022. For more information please visit:

https://go.rallyup.com/neasegolfcart2022/Campaign/Details

Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/pontevedra/nease-high-school

Athletic Clearance

Prior to participating with a Nease High School athletic team, all students are required to complete the athletic clearance process.

Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free NFHS video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.

For step-by-step athletic clearance instructions please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

Athletic Fee

The purpose of the Nease Athletic Fee is to help address the costs associated with operating a high school athletic department. Currently the St. Johns County School Board pays each coach’s coaching supplement, and all remaining costs are the responsibility of the athletic department and teams. The athletic fee helps cover the following expenses:

·        Game officials

·        Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Facility maintenance

·        Sports Medicine

·        Security

·        Ambulance service

·        Athletic Leadership Council activities

·        Student-Athlete Letters and Awards

·        FHSAA membership dues and other fees

The 2022-23 fee will be as follows: $75 Per Sport Played

The $75 Athletic Fee can be paid via School Pay by clicking

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-/SUeFDu

This fee must be paid prior to the student-athlete participating in his/her first contest. Nease Athletics appreciates your attention and compliance regarding payment of this fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nease Athletic Department

Looking ahead:

Girls’ Soccer

Pre-tryout meeting Monday September 19^th 6:00pm-7:00pm Panther Hall Courtyard

Girls’ Soccer Tryout Schedule

Monday October 17^th 3:00-4:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Monday October 17^th 4:00-5:30 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Tuesday October 18^th 4:15-5:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Wednesday October 19^th 3:15-4:45 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Thursday October 20^th 4:15-5:45 (all grades)

Boys’ Volleyball

Boys Volleyball off-season conditioning opportunities

Interested in learning more please contact Coach Light at [email protected]

Boys’ Basketball

Basketball Family: I hope all is well and everyone is starting the school year strong. We are excited to announce youth small group basketball training here at Nease for our elementary and middle school age kids this fall! We have groups available for boys and girls of all skill levels beginning in September. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the youth of the community teaching the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and competitive environment. We teach the importance of leadership, character, and life lessons through the game of basketball. Join us for small group training in a fun and competitive environment. We will challenge each player with individualized instruction and customized training to improve their ballhandling, shooting, finishing, and defense. Spots will be limited to maximize individual instruction. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the gym soon! -Coach Bailen

Girls’ Wrestling

Calling All Lady Panthers!!!! Have you ever thought about playing a sport? Have you ever wanted to learn a self-defense tactic? Then wrestling is for you! The Lady Panther Wrestling Team is putting together an Introduction to Wrestling Camp for any ladies that are interested in wrestling! This wrestling camp is for girls only! It is designed to give girls an introduction into the great sport of wrestling. It will take place starting on October 31 and run through November 4 from 4:05pm until 6:00pm. We will cover technique, rules, and other aspects of wrestling as we progress through this introductory camp. In order to participate in this free camp, all participants must be cleared through athletic clearance and have a have a current athletic physical on file https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/ If you are interested, scan the QR code on the flyer below and complete the google form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Lucas at: [email protected].

Athletic Department Volunteers Needed

2026 Instagram

Golden Panther Booster Club is looking for someone to set-up the 2026 Instagram Page

If you are interested, please contact [email protected]

PTSO Membership Is Open! There are two options for your 2022-23 PTSO Membership:

1) Regular Membership: includes a NEASE car magnet! - $30

2) Premium Membership: includes a Panther Pride Banner and a NEASE car magnet! - $120. Let’s FILL THE FRONT FENCE with Panther Pride banners! 

Click here to become a member

Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time for the 2022-2023 school year. EXCEL is 63 minutes each Wednesday for students to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, or retake a summative exam. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and a volunteer T-shirt. Volunteers get a valuable peak into campus life at NHS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafab2ea0f9c70-excel2

*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

We’ve Got Spirit! Yes, We Do! The SPIRIT WEAR STORE is OPEN! You may have items shipped to your home for a nominal fee or save the shipping cost and pick them up from the store! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Swindell at [email protected]. Purchase here: https://shop.crowleyprinting.com/Nease-High-School-Spiritwear_c93.htm

SAT Boot Camps are coming to NHS in October! There are two separate SAT Boot Camps and they each require a separate registration. All SAT Boot Camps are held at NHS and are taught by NHS teachers. Spaces are limited!

• The Math SAT Boot Camp focuses on mathematics problem solving and time management strategies. This camp will be held on SUNDAY, October 23rd and SUNDAY, October 30th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Math Boot Camp
• Verbal SAT Boot Camp focuses on reading comprehension, writing concepts and grammar rules. This 2-day camp will be held on SATURDAY, October 22nd & SATURDAY, October 29th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Verbal Boot Camp

PTSO Gold Business Partner & Freshman T-shirt Sponsor:

Traci Crawford, Broker Associate, Engel & Völkers Jacksonville is a proud Nease PTSO Gold Business Partner for the past three years, and a dedicated member of PTSO leadership team. As retired military, service is her passion. She continues to serve our community by providing exceptional service tailored to meet the real estate goals of her clients. Her dedication and in-depth market knowledge are key to helping sellers get maximum value for their home and buyers following their dream, home. Looking to buy or sell? Give her a call 904-572-8063 or visit newlifetimememories.com. Real estate is her favorite discussion.

Academy Ambassador Applications

If you’re a Junior or Senior in the Communications Academy, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, or the Stellar Academy of Engineering, you’re invited to submit an application to become a Nease Academy Ambassador. Ambassadors represent Nease’s Academies at school and district events, help prospective students and parents, and earn service hours. Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday, September 16th. They can be turned in to the front desk (just ask that they be put in Mrs. Combs' mailbox), or emailed to Mrs. Combs at [email protected]

You can access the application (here) or pick one up from your academy teacher.

If you have any questions about the Communications Academy, Stellar Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, reach out to Academy Coordinator Jaime Combs, at [email protected]

Mrs. Kennedy will visit the Freshman AP World History and Sophomore AP English Language on the following dates: Freshmen: September 6^th and 7^th; Sophomores: September 14^th.

Freshman and Junior families should pay for the October PSAT by clicking the link on the Nease testing website. 10^th graders do NOT have to pay for the exam. This is an important test for Juniors, possibly earning a National Merit Scholarship. Take advantage of this opportunity!

Our second IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27^th, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. Please make sure you are a registered volunteer to attend.

Our first IB social for students will be held on September 29^th during all four lunches. More information will be sent directly to parent’s email. A sign-up genius to help with drinks and coolers will be available for any family who would like to help.

The annual Nease college fair will be hosted by the IB Booster Club next Thursday, September 8^th. We are in need of Sophomore and Junior volunteers. Please use the following sign up genius to volunteer for this opportunity. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084FAFAE23A5FF2-college

Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! If you haven’t joined, there is still time. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole your student will wear at graduation this May. 

Community service hours opportunity! Sign up today! www.registertoring.com

In an effort to reduce time away from classes, students who would like to meet with their counselor should first touch base during Counselor’s Corner, during their lunch period. If their situation requires a longer appointment the counselor can help you make an office appointment at that time.

Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist

Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk

Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367

Email – [email protected]

THE MEDIA CENTER IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Students are able to come in and enjoy our space before school, during school (with a pass), during lunch, and after school. We have extended hours for our students to be able to utilize our space for studying, homework, tutoring, or just “chilling out”. Please check our media center website for information on extended hours and all the great resources we offer in our media center. 

Media Center webpage

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!   

After school tutoring will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 13^th in the media center. This is a FREE service offered by our juniors and seniors of National Honor Society. Students that need help or support in any of their classes can stay after school on any Tuesday and/or Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and work with an NHS member. No appointment or reservation is needed. Students can also request tutoring in the mornings or during lunches, however, an appointment for these times must be made with Mrs. Milian. And this year we will also be providing tutoring services during Excel times. So all our students have plenty of opportunities to get some extra help when they need it! For more info, please see me in the media center.

COFFEE STATION DONATIONS!

In our media center we have a coffee station set up with a Keurig for our students to help themselves to a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in the mornings, during lunch, and after school. With the start of the year, we have no supplies as of yet. If you are willing and able to help donate so we can keep this going for our students, these are some of the items we need:

·        K -cups (assorted)

·        10 oz. or smaller coffee cups (lots)

·        Creamer (individual packs or powdered. No refrigerated creamers please)

·        Individual sugar packets (no large containers)

Thank you so much for anything you can help out with so we can continue this little “perk” for our students. 

ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES OF HISPANIC HERITAGE!! PLEASE READ!

We are going to have a CELEBRATION of Hispanic Heritage at Nease and we need your help! 

Did you know that Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest minority group in the US making up over 18% of our population? National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Thursday, Sept. 15^th and runs through Oct. 15^th and recognizes and celebrates members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South American and Spain. During the month we celebrate and recognize all the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. To celebrate our culture, our heritage, and our people, I will be hosting a “Hispanic Heritage Celebration” in our media center on Wednesday, Oct. 5^th during Excel time. We would LOVE parent support and help! We are hoping to have a showcase of foods, music, dress, flags, decorations, and anything else you can help us with for the event. If you are able to help us out in some way, PLEASE email me as soon as possible so that I can count on you!! Thank you so much!! Que Viva Mi Gente!  

SENIORS!! Get your “Panther Café Senior Tile”! This is your chance to IMMORTALIZE yourself in our library!

ALL seniors have the opportunity to take home one of our café area ceiling tiles, paint and personalize it, then have it placed back into our ceiling for a donation of $25. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to purchase new computers for our media center and other technology enhancements and at the same time have our seniors immortalized in our café as these will never be repainted! Please contact me in the media center for more information.