Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students were selected by K-105 to recite the Pledge of Allegiance that will be broadcast on K-105 at 8 am during the months of February and March. All the kids thought this was so cool that they will be a "star" on the radio!
Indiana’s eLearning law is House Bill 1093, which was passed in 2022. The law limits the number of eLearning days school districts can have in which less than half the day includes live instruction from teachers. Under this law, districts are only allowed to have three (3) asynchronous (simply posting assignments, etc.) eLearning days. School districts may have as many synchronous (live instruction) eLearning days as they want, and all will count toward the 180-day student instruction requirement. However, any asynchronous eLearning days (beyond the 3 allowable days) will not count toward the 180-day student instruction requirement. If a school needs to implement more than three (3) asynchronous eLearning days per school year, they are able to apply for a waiver, but it is only supposed to be approved for extraordinary circumstances. In 2022, Norwell Community Schools, in collaboration with building administration and teachers, made the collective decision that ALL eLearning days would be synchronous with live instruction from teachers. It was decided that asynchronous learning (posting assignments, etc.) would only be used in rare circumstances including for teachers who may have had a planned personal leave day or who are too ill to lead live instruction that day.
Unfortunately, there have been no positive developments with the dense fog forecast. Norwell Community Schools will move to eLearning for 1.25.24. Bear Care and Bobcat care will remain open through normal times.
Good participation at last night's strategic planning session. We returned to the small table discussion format which produces better feedback. Groups identified new strengths and affirmed the great accomplishments of the past two years.
Norwell Community Schools will be on-site for in-person learning following today's 2-hour delay. Continue to allow additional time as you travel to school and work. 1.23.24
Due to hazardous road conditions for some of our county roads, Norwell Community Schools will start on a 2-hour delay schedule for Tuesday, 1.23.24. Bear Care and Bobcat Care will be available on regular schedules.
Tuesday, January 23rd, at NHS H200 at 5:30PM, we will spend approximately 1 hour in breakout groups reviewing progress on the 2021-22 SWOT analysis of our school system. Anyone connected with Norwell Community Schools is welcome to attend. We want your in-person participation.
Due to hazardous road conditions in many parts of our school district, Norwell Community Schools will implement eLearning for Friday, January 19, 2024.
Mr. Springer will be checking roads early to decide if we will transition to e-learning. If your student will be in Bear Care for the day, please make sure iPads are charged and charging cords are in backpacks! This will help a lot! Stay safe!
Due to the expectation of overnight snow and slick road conditions, Norwell Community Schools will be on a 2-hour delayed start for Friday, January 19, 2024. Bear Care and Bobcat Care will be available at normal start times.
Norwell Community Schools will be on a 2-hour delayed start schedule for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Bear Care and Bobcat Care will be available at the normal start time.
Due to the continued severe wind-chill temperatures and water line issues at NMS caused by the extreme cold, Norwell Community Schools will implement eLearning on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Full-day Bear Care and Bobcat Care will be available.
Due to extremely cold temperatures throughout the day, Norwell Community Schools will implement eLearning on Monday, January 15, 2024. Bear Care and Bobcat Care will remain open on a normal schedule.
Norwell Community Schools will be open for in-person, onsite learning following our 2-hour delay. Slush is being removed from the roads by the Wells County Highway Department but continue to take your time as you commute to school and work. 1.9.24
Wishing all of our OES families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See everyone in 2024!
There's just one day left to send in nonperishable food donations for our Student Council Holiday Food Drive in support of the Northern Wells Food Pantry! Currently, 5th grade is maintaining their lead with 346 items collected. 4th grade has moved into second place with 307 items, and our Preschool/Kindergarten classes have donated 295 items collectively. Remember that the winning grade level team will earn a tasty treat from PTO. As a school, our total through Thursday stands at 1,567 items! THANK YOU for your continued support!!
New e-Learning Day Schedule - Effective Immediately see eLearning webpage...
https://www.nwcs.k12.in.us/page/elearning-parent-letter
Our preschool is growing the Grinch's heart this holiday season! Parents are observing kind acts at home and sending that kindness on hearts to help the Grinch!
Reading under the lights!!
Look at that form!
