We hope that you enjoyed a relaxing and joyful spring recess! We had
a busy first week back from the vacation and are very excited to continue our spring as we enter the latter portion of the school year.
As promised, Mr. Eder got a Fireball tattoo! Check out the picture below Thank you once again to all who participated in and donated to this year’s American Heart Challenge!
As we continue our celebration of Neurodiversity & Autism Acceptance Month, we had a second author visit! This week had the honor to be joined by New York Times bestselling author, storyteller, and advocate Tiffany Hammond. Tiffany shared her story, A Day with No Words. This story told Tiffany’s personal experiences with Autism and parenting two teen boys with the same diagnosis to guide others on their journey. You may learn more about Tiffany and acquire copies of her publications for your own library here. We extend another heartfelt thank you to Alliah Agostini Livingstone and Laura Schrager of our SATp for making this month’s wonderful literacy experiences for our learners possible!
This week, we also focused on learning about Arab American culture by taking a virtual visit to the Arab American Heritage Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Learners took a sneak peek inside the museum and learned that it is the only museum of its kind in America. They also had a chance to listen to an ensemble of traditional Arabic instruments: the riqq, the nay, the oud, and the tabla in an interactive exhibit. Additionally, students learned the importance of kitchens, coffee, tea, and markets to Arab culture. Please see the handout in your child’s backpack for more resources and a chance to create a colorful geometric art design for our Arab American heritage display for all to see!
Please join us this evening, Friday, April 19th from 6 pm-8 pm for the annual Nishuane Art Show. This event will showcase the creative and beautiful work from our inhouse artists! A big thank you to Ms. Daniels for transforming the first floor into an art gallery for our community to enjoy! We are also very excited for the PTA Fireball Fundraiser event that will take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th from 7 pm-10 pm at The Brookside Banquets. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for their generous contributions that made this event possible. Thank you!
We also invite the Nishuane community to participate in our next SATp General Meeting which will be facilitated on Thursday, April 25th at 7 PM. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format (In-Person: Nishuane Library/Virtual: Zoom). Please see below for additional details.
Passover begins at sundown on April 22nd and ends at sundown on April 30th. We wish all families celebrating a very happy Passover!
Important Nishuane School Arrival & Dismissal Safety Reminders!
● Please remain mindful to maintain the flow of traffic, particularly when traveling down Cedar Avenue and/or when making a left onto High Street after dropping off your child(ren) on the car line.
● Please remain mindful of pedestrians and the crosswalk at all times.
● It is strongly recommended not to park on both sides of Cedar Avenue. You are strongly encouraged not to park across from the car line on Cedar Avenue. Parking on the opposite side poses a safety hazard and disrupts the flow of the car line.
● Families are encouraged to use the carline during drop off as a safe option.
● Always stop when you see a bus stop sign.
● If crossing Cedar Avenue, please always use the crosswalk. As a reminder, the crosswalk must be used to ensure that you are legally crossing the street. Not using the crosswalk poses a major safety hazard.
● K turns cannot be made on Cedar Avenue when the car line is underway.
● Only allow your chil(dren) to exit your vehicle on the right passenger side of your vehicle directly onto the sidewalk in front of Nishuane. Similarly, only allow your child(ren) to exit your vehicle directly onto the sidewalk when dropping off on High Street for the YMCA before and after care program. When buses are not present, it is strongly encouraged to drop off on the side of the street closest to the school building.
● Do not block driveways.
● Please do not park in the staff parking lots as spaces are needed for staff to park. Please also do not block the entrance to the staff parking lot on High Street.
● Carefully monitor your vehicle speed at all times.
● Cones are set up each morning along the curb of Cedar Avenue across from Nishuane. These cones help to prevent parking/stopping in critical areas and maintain the flow of traffic.
*The Montclair Police Department enforces all traffic laws pertaining to buses and traffic. The Montclair Police Department will support with monitoring the car line, as well as to ensure that everyone is legally parking and crossing Cedar Avenue.
Lost and Found Spring Cleaning
Our Lost & Found is becoming quite full and is in much need of a good spring cleaning! Beginning in late-April we will donate all unclaimed items. We encourage students and families to visit the Lost & Found prior to this time. The Lost & Found containers are set up between the custodian’s office and the art room in the basement. Items that children have misplaced are placed in the containers/on the table. Your children are welcome to check the containers/table for lost items after school until 4:30 pm.
Aesthetics Requests
Hello Kindergarten and First Grade Families,
It is almost time to pick Aesthetics Courses for your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year!
We will open up Genesis for the Aesthetics requests from Wednesday, April 24th through Friday, May 17th. Scheduling of these classes will take place over the summer.
We will be holding a Parent/Caregiver Information Session about the Aesthetics requests process via Zoom on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm to go over how the process will work this year.
*Course information is on our website at: https://nishuane.montclair.k12.nj.us/academics/c_i_aesthetics
*Registration Information and an FAQ are posted on our website at:
https://nishuane.montclair.k12.nj.us/academics/c_i_aesthetics/c_i___aesthetics_registration_2022-2023
Summer Enrichment Camps
Summer Enrichment Camps registration is now open! There are a variety of affordable programs being offered to the community. One of these camps is the Nishuane Summer Spectacular run by our very own Mr. Eder! Please click here to learn more regarding the district’s summer enrichment camps! Please reach out to Valerie Hampton ([email protected]) via email should you need any assistance with the registration process.
Montclair Disability Pride Parade
The fourth annual Montclair Disability Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, May 18th from 1 pm-4 pm (Raindate: Sunday, May 19th from 1 pm-4 pm). The event will begin at Heningburg Field. Please click here for additional details
Pennies for Pages & Literacy Night
“Pennies for Pages,” Nishuane School’s literacy outreach project in which students will read and raise funds for the Montclair Public Library, is underway! Pennies for Pages began on Monday, March 4th and will end on Friday, May 17th. Please click here for the family letter that was sent to families.
Nishuane Visitor Form & Protocols
● Please click here to review Nishuane’s visitor protocols. Visitors must complete the visitor form prior to a visit.
○ 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!
○ Please wear a visitor’s badge for the duration of your visit. The visitor’s badge must be visible at all times.
○ Please do not prop doors open under any circumstance.
○ Please do not hold open the door for anyone behind you when entering or exiting the building.
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]):
Friendly Reminders from the Health Office:
*****Please click here for a spring update from Nurse Anne Ndungu!*****