Northern Adirondack Elementary School

K-Kids, Builders Club, and Key Club would like to thank everyone who brought in items for the food drive or made monetary donations. We did it! We beat last year's record and collected 417 pounds of food and $366.50 in monetary donations. This will be shared equally with the food banks in our school district (Altona, Churubusco, Dannemora, and Ellenburg) as well as the NACS Backpack Program. Thank you all so very much!

NAC Elementary students and staff celebrated the holiday season all week, combining fun and learning! We finished off the week belting out holiday tunes at our annual Santa and Bobby Bobcat Sing-a-long! Thank you for the privilege of educating and caring for your children. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

That's a wrap! Another successful year for Little Shoppers at NAC Elementary. Key Club would like to thank everyone who donated items or volunteered their time to make Little Shoppers happen the past few years and hope you all have enjoyed the presents your littles have brought home for you. We love hearing who will receive the students' gifts and stories of gifts given out before Christmas because they just couldn't wait!

Today is the 67th day of school at NAC! If you can't beat 'em.... join 'em!

NAC Kindergarten students and families created some amazing gingerbread houses... and memories! It's wonderful to see big brothers and sisters helping little siblings, grandparents spreading on the frosting, and parents appreciating the skills their children are developing in Kindgergarten. We're proud of all of you for your creativity and teamwork.

NAC extends a warm thank you to a community member for their donation of beautiful hand made hats and mittens for our students.

Dear NAC Elementary Parent/Guardians:
This month the Title Team would like to introduce healthy reading habits to your family. By making reading a regular, enjoyable part of your routine, creating a cozy reading space, and modeling good habits of reading yourself, your family will develop the love of reading. December is a great time to share favorite holiday stories and create these routines together.

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The Title Team: Mrs. Trombley, Mrs. Thayer, Ms. Danforth and Mrs. Hogan

Head to the Elementary News and Notes page (https://www.nacs1.org/o/naes/page/newsletter) of our website to check out the December Parent News and Notes!

Dear NAC Elementary Families,
During the month of December, we will be learning about Habit #3:
Put First Things First. This habit is all about making priorities. Here are the main
points that you can discuss with your child:
● Work first, then play.
● Doing the things that I have to do before doing the things that I want to do.
● Completing tasks in order of importance.
● Staying focused while I work.

NAC Elementary Dress for the "Claus" Week 2025

Mrs. Harrigan's Pre-K class celebrated "Thanksgiving on the Farm" with their families today, getting to show off their artwork, sharing a feast, and enjoying hands-on learning activities. We are thankful for dedicated staff and parents who work together to create fun learning opportunities for our students!

Attention Parents and Guardians,

Get ready for our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 20th! This is a key opportunity to discuss your child's progress.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 20th

⏰ Time Slots:

Elementary: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Middle-High: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

How to Sign Up: A Quick Guide

It’s essential to reserve your time slot! Please use the following steps:

Visit your child's School Building Website.
Navigate to the "Parent" Tab.
Click on the "Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up" page.
Find your child's teacher/staff member and select your preferred time.

Find Your School's Link Here:

Elementary: https://www.nacs1.org/o/naes/page/conference
Middle-High: https://www.nacs1.org/o/nahs/page/parent-teacher-conference-sign-up

Your active participation is vital to your child's success! We can't wait to connect with you.

Tech Support Available! 💻

Need help with our school platforms? We've got you covered!

A SchoolTool and Rooms Help Desk will be available in the Middle-High Lobby during conference hours.
Staff will be on hand to provide support and answer any questions you have about accessing or using these systems.

Thank you to all the PreK - grade 2 families that joined us for the Oct. 28 Read-Aloud event! We enjoyed stories read by Laurie Hogan and Beth Rabideau, Halloween-themed crafts, and snacks donated by the PTO . Mark your calendars for the next Read-Aloud event on December 11 at 6pm.

Dear NAC Families,
During the month of November, we will be learning about Habit #2: Begin
With the End in Mind. This habit is all about having a plan! Here are the main points
that you can discuss with your child:

● I plan ahead and set goals for myself.
● I am prepared at all times.
● I think about how the choices I make now will affect my future.
● I think about the positive or negative consequences of my actions before I
act.

Head to the Elementary News and Notes page (https://www.nacs1.org/o/naes/page/newsletter) of our website to check out the November 2025 Parent News and Notes!

Key Club would like to thank everyone who came out to support our Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25. Whether you hosted a trunk, donated bottles and cans, or Trunk or Treated, we couldn't have done it without you!

Yee-haw! The NAC Elementary Wild West book fair is here! Parents & Guardians, check your Rooms notifications for details about when your child's class will visit the book fair and find all the important links on the library webpage: https://www.nacs1.org/o/naes/page/book-fair

Head to the Elementary News and Notes page (https://www.nacs1.org/o/naes/page/newsletter) of our website to check out the October 2025 Parent News and Notes!