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Weekly email communication is sent to all families regarding Nancy Gomes information and/or reminders. This information and/or reminders will also be posted below.
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5/28/23
Hello Glider Families,
I can't believe that we are winding down the 22-23 school year. We have some great events planned for the end of the year and we hope that you can join us.
This week:
5/29 – Memorial Day No School
6/2 – Last SOAR Store of the school year
Upcoming:
6/7 No early release. Students are dismissed at 3:00 pm.
6/8 5th Grade Egg Drop
6/9 Kinder celebration; 1:45 Staff kickball game with 5th graders
6/12 Awards Assemblies – Please note that we will be doing these in the morning. See times below:
Kinder and 1st grade: 10:20 - 10:50
2nd and 3rd grade: 9:50 - 10:15
4th and 5th grade: 9:15 - 9:45
6/13 Field Day and last day of school for our PK students
6/14 Last day of school. 5th grade celebration and report cards go home with 12:50 dismissal.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
5/21/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Tuesday, 5/23, 3:30 Nancy Gomes Talent Show. All families are invited to attend.
Tuesday, 5/23, 5:30 Booster Club Meeting. Please attend to prepare and plan for next school year.
Wednesday, 5/24, early release and all students are released at 2:15 pm.
Upcoming:
5/29 – Memorial Day No School
6/2 – Last SOAR Store
6/7 No early release. Students are dismissed at 3:00 pm.
6/8 5th Grade Egg Drop
6/9 Kinder celebration; 1:45 Staff kickball game with 5th graders
6/12 Awards Assemblies – Please note that we will be doing these in the morning. See times below:
Kinder and 1st grade: 10:20 - 10:50
2nd and 3rd grade: 9:50 - 10:15
4th and 5th grade: 9:15 - 9:45
6/13 Field Day and last day for our PK students
6/14 Last day of school. 5th grade celebration and report cards go home with 12:50 dismissal.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
5/14/23
Happy Mother's Day!
Thank you so much to those who participated in Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! Our teachers and staff felt so loved and appreciated!! Thank you!!
Talent Show Information - If your child is participating in our Talent Show, we will have a rehearsal on Monday, 5/22, at 3:10 pm. All students must have after school transportation to participate. Tuesday, 5/23, at 3:30 pm will be the Talent Show. All families are encourage to attend.
This week:
Wednesday, 5/17, is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 5/18, Ms. Massano and Ms. Townsley's class will be receiving their pizza luncheon for 100% online registration. If you have not done so, please register on Infinite Campus for next school year. This is required for all students.
Upcoming:
5/23, at 5:30 pm will be our last Booster Club Meeting for this school year. Please attend to help plan for next school year.
5/29 Memorial Day No School
6/2 SOAR Store
6/7 No early release. School dismissed at 3:00 pm.
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
5/7/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Please do online registration for the 23-24 school year in Infinite Campus. This is required for all students to attend school next year.
We will be celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation at Gomes the week. We have some great things planned to celebrate them! If you would like to do something special for your child's teacher and/or our amazing staff, please call our office or email noemy.marqueling@washoeschools.net for a list of their "favorites". This list contains everything from their favorite snack or candy bar, favorite flower, to gift cards for their favorite store. Thank you to those who have already reached out and all you do for our teachers/staff!!
Tuesday, 5/9, 5th Grade Panoramic Picture and free dress day. 3:00 Talent Show Auditions for those who returned a signed parent permission form. If your child will be participating you will need to arrange pick up with your child as there will be no one to watch him/her once they finish their audition.
Wednesday, 5/10, is early release. All students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
During the weeks of May 22nd and May 29th, our school will be participating in Child Self-Protection workshops presented by the school counselor. “Better Safe than Sorry” is the Washoe County School District abuse prevention program. It is presented yearly in grades K, 1, 3, 5. The program is districtwide and serves over 25,000 students a year.
Using WCSD approved DVDs children learn to stand up to a bully, safety rules to follow around strangers, what to do if they are experiencing “unsafe”, “secret”, or inappropriate sexual touches, and who to go to for help when needed (mom, dad, teacher, counselor, principal, etc.).
Forms were sent home on Friday May 5th, please return the below permission slip to your child’s school if you DO NOT WANT your child to participate.
If you have ANY questions about the upcoming workshops, please call Sharon Owens, School Counselor.
Upcoming:
5/23 - Talent Show
5/29 - Memorial Day No school
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/30/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Friday, 5/5, is the last day to register your child for summer school. If you are interested, please call the office.
Please do online registration for the 23-24 school year in Infinite Campus. This is required for all students to attend school next year.
Fliers went home on Friday for our Talent Show. We must have parent permission for your child to participate. Auditions will be held after school on May 9th so if your child will be participating you will need to arrange pick up with your child as there will be no one to watch him/her once they finish.
We will be celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation at Gomes the week of May 8th. We have some great things planned to celebrate them! If you would like to do something special for your child's teacher or our amazing staff, please call our office or email noemy.marqueling@washoeschools.net for a list of their "favorites". This list contains everything from their favorite snack or candy bar, favorite flower, to gift cards for their favorite store. Thank you so much!!
Wednesday, 5/3, is early release. All students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Upcoming:
5/8 through 5/12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/9 - 5th Grade Panoramic Picture, Free Dress Day and Talent Show Auditions
5/23 - Talent Show
5/29 - Memorial Day No school
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/23/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
We are beginning our second week of SBAC for 3rd - 5th grades on Monday, 4/24. Thank you for ensuring your child is on time, has had plenty of sleep and a good breakfast if they are not eating at school.
All Nancy Gomes students will be receiving school ID's this week. All bus riders should have their ID to enter and exit the bus for safety purposes.
We have been informed that the current Board Policy and Regulations associated with uniforms are being reviewed for revision. For this reason, ALL schools are on hold and should continue with their current uniform protocols until next year.
Our lost and found is overflowing. All students will be taken down to search for any of their belongings. Please stop by and look for any of your child's items. Any remaining items will be donated on May 1st.
Please register your child for the 23-24 school year through Infinite Campus. All classrooms that have 100% registration will receive a pizza luncheon. If you need any assistance, please call the office.
Wednesday, 4/26, is early release.
Friday, 4/28, is the SOAR Store and Awards Assemblies. All students received invitations for families to attend. Here is our schedule: 3rd - 5th 1:00 - 1:40, Kinder 1:45 - 2:10, 1st and 2nd 2:15 - 2:55.
Upcoming:
May 8th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 9th - Panoramic Picture for 5th grade; Free Dress Day
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/16/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
SBAC, state testing, for 3rd through 5th grade begins tomorrow. The schedule is posted on our website. Please make sure that your child is on time. If they are late, they will not be able to participate in testing with their class and will have to do it on makeup days. Also, please ensure they are well rested and eat a good breakfast. All students may eat breakfast at the school if they choose to do so.
Thank you, for supporting our Book Fair, last week! Our students were so excited to read their new books!
Summer school flyers will be coming home this week and it is also attached to this email. If you are interested in having your child attend summer school, please send the form to school as soon as possible.
Online registration for the 22-23 school year is now. Please go into Infinite Campus and register your child for next school year. If you need help, please call the office. All classes that reach 100% of all students who are registered by May 1st will be provided a pizza lunch and drinks.
This week:
SBAC testing
Wednesday, 4/19, is early release and all students will be dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Upcoming:
4/28 Awards Assemblies - invitations were sent home last week and SOAR store
5/8 through 5/12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week - We appreciate our teachers so much!
5/9 5th grade panoramic picture and free dress day
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/9/23
Good evening Glider Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair is here!
April 10th-14th
Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday, 4/11, please join us for our Springing into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) event from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be fun activities for our families.
Wednesday, 4/12, early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15. Report cards will also come home.
Thursday, 4/13, we will be having a fun, family event at 3:00 pm. We are so excited to host our first “COPS AND CONES” event. This event will be held in our back parking lot. Tahoe Creamery will be bringing ice cream and deputies together with our students. There will also be music and a raffle of nine bikes, helmets and locks. Due to this event, the front parking lot will be closed off for student pick up. All vehicles must park along streets to attend this event or to pick up their children. If you have any questions, please call our office.
Upcoming:
We must change our testing schedule due to some unforeseen circumstances. We will begin SBAC testing the week of 4/17/23. Please see the attachment for updated SBAC testing dates/times. Our website has also been updated to reflect these changes.
Registration is upon us. Please go into Infinite Campus and register your child for next school year. If you need help, please call the office. The classes that reach 100% registration by May 1st will be provided a pizza lunch.
4/28 - Awards Assemblies - Invitations will be sent home this week
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/5/23
Good evening Glider Families,
We must change our testing schedule due to some unforeseen circumstances. We will be MAP testing in Kinder through 3rd grades the week of 4/10/23. We will begin SBAC testing the week of 4/17/23. Please see the attachment for updated SBAC testing dates/times. Our website has also been updated to reflect these changes.
Save the Date! We will be having a fun, family event on Thursday, 4/13/23 at 3:00 pm. We are so excited to host our first “COPS AND CONES” event. This event will be held in our back parking lot. Tahoe Creamery will be bringing ice cream and deputies together with our students. There will also be music and a raffle of nine bikes, helmets and locks. Due to this event, the front parking lot will be closed off for student pick up. All vehicles must park along streets to attend this event or to pick up their children. If you have any questions, please call our office.
Thank you for your flexibility with our testing schedule and we hope to see you on Thursday, 4/13/23.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Capovilla
4/2/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
We are so excited to see our student's tomorrow!! I hope everyone had a great and safe break!!
This week:
Monday, 4/3, school resumes
Wednesday, 4/5, early release. Dismissal is at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 4/6, Spring picture day and free dress day.
Upcoming:
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Gomes
April 10th-14th
Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Flyers and e-wallet information will be sent home this week!
4/10 - SBAC begins for 3rd through 5th grades. There have been some changes to some days/times so please see attached schedule and it is also listed on our website.
4/11 - Springing into STEAM event 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
4/12 - Report cards come home
4/17 - MAP testing for Kinder through 3rd grades
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
3/12/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Thank you so much for supporting Nancy Gomes in our APEX fundraiser!! Our students had so much fun with the change to a Glow Run this year due to the weather!!
Grades 3rd through 5th will be taking SBAC, state testing, in April. We have posted the schedule of when your student will be testing on our website under Parent Resources.This week:
Monday, 3/13, no school for students. Professional development day for staff.Reading Week, 3/14 through 3/17.
Students, staff, and families are invited to participate in our daily activities for the week. If your child chooses not to participate, they can enjoy a free dress week. As a reminder, students are to follow the WCSD dress code when participating in dress up days or free dress days.
- Tuesday the 14th-Rockstar readers! Dress up as a rockstar, popstar, star athlete, etc.!
- Wednesday the 15th-Glow up to be a reader! Glowsticks, neon, tie dye, etc.
- Thursday the 16th-Tourist day! Dress up as a tourist! Get creative!
- Friday the 17th-Future me day! Come to school dressed as the future you!
Friday, 3/17, SOAR Store!
Upcoming:
Spring Break, 3/20 through 3/31, no school for students.
4/3, school resumes for students.
4/6, Spring Picture Day
4/10, SBAC Testing for grades 3rd through 5th - Schedule on our website under Parent Resources.
4/11, Springing into STEAM event 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Have a wonderful week and a safe break!
Mrs. Capovilla
3/5/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Thank you to all of the people who signed up for our Booster Club! Our Booster Club, similarly called a PTA or PTO, makes a significant impact to our Nancy Gomes students, families and staff. All families that signed up at Night of the Arts were entered into a drawing to win a free laptop. We drew the name at our 1st official Booster Club meeting last Friday and the winner was Marissa Johnson. Congratulations! We are compiling all of the emails from the people that signed up and you will begin to receive emails with Booster updates, information, etc. It is not too late to join! Please email aalfaro@washoeschools.net or call our office.
Nancy Gomes yearbook Pre-Sale will be $15.00 if you order before March 17, 2023. Yearbook prices will go up to $20.00 after March 17th. Order forms were sent home or you can get one in our office.
Wednesday, 3/8, early release. All students are dismissed at 2:15 pm. Also, our next Parent University class is Wednesday, 3/8, for Gomes, Inskeep and Cold Springs families. Please see the attached flyer as this is a virtual event and you can join from the comfort of your own home.
Thursday, 3/9, is our annual APEX fundraiser event. We need volunteers!!! It will look different this year with all of the snow on the playground, but our kiddos will still have a blast running for your pledges.
Upcoming:
Monday, 3/13, No school for students. PD day for staff.
March 14th through March 17th Reading Week. Here is information from Ms. Charles:
Reading week is just around the corner! This year, we will be celebrating, “One World, Many Stories.” Your students have been listening to stories from around the world, while participating in weekly activities related to the people and places around the world.
Students, staff, and families are invited to participate in our daily activities for the week. If your child chooses not to participate, they can enjoy a free dress week. As a reminder, students must follow the WCSD dress code when participating in dress up days along with free dress days.
Monday the 13th-Staff development day-no school for students.
Tuesday the 14th-Rockstar readers! Dress up as a rockstar, popstar, star athlete, etc.!
Wednesday the 15th-Glow up to be a reader! Glowsticks, neon, tie dye, etc.
Thursday the 16th-Tourist day! Dress up as a tourist! Get creative!
Friday the 17th-Future me day! Come to school dressed as the future you!
Thank you for supporting your students love of reading!
Ms. Charles
ccharles@washoeschools.net
March 20th through March 31st Spring Break No School
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
2/12/23
Good afternoon Glider Families,
School is dismissed all week at 12:50 pm for Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please contact your child's teacher to set up a meeting time/date. This time is imperative for your child's continued success. Please see the attachment in your email for more information.
Thursday, 2/16, we will have an introductory PTO meeting at 2:00 pm. Please join us if you can.
Nancy Gomes yearbook Pre-Sale will be $15.00 if you order before March 17, 2023. Yearbook prices will go up to $20.00 after March 17th. Order forms will be coming home soon or you can get one in our office.
Upcoming:
Monday, 2/20, no school for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, 2/21, Night of the Arts from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Come and see all of your child's beautiful artwork. Flyer is attached to your email.
Thursday, 2/23, Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day
Monday, 2/27, APEX begins.
Thursday, 3/9, APEX Event. Volunteers needed.
Friday, 3/10, Donuts with Grownups at 8:15 am. RSVP's due Friday 3/3.
March 13th through March 17th Reading Week. Ms. Charles has some amazing events planned.
March 20th through March 31st Spring Break No School
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
1/29/23
Hello Glider Families,
Wednesday, 2/1, is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 2/2, is our second quarter awards assembly. All students that earned an award received an invitation to attend.
Friday, 2/3, is our SOAR Store!
Upcoming:
We will be having our annual Night of the Arts event, but the date in the school calendar is incorrect. The new date is Tuesday, 2/21/23 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
February 13th through February 17th will be our spring conference week. All students will be dismissed at 12:50 each day.
Save the date for Thursday, 2/16, as we will be having an informational PTO meeting. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. It will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in our cafeteria.
No school, 2/20, for President's Day
2/27, APEX begins
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
1/22/23
Hello Glider Families,
Wednesday, 1/25, is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
We will be having our annual Night of the Arts event, but the date in the school calendar is incorrect. The new date is Tuesday, 2/21/23 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
February 13th through February 17th will be our spring conference week. All students will be dismissed at 12:50 each day.
Save the date for Thursday, 2/16, as we will be having an informational PTO meeting. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. It will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in our cafeteria.
No school, 2/20, for President's Day
2/27, APEX begins
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
1/15/23
Hello Glider Families,
We had a great week back to school; although, we did have some weather challenges. Please remember that students must come to school dressed for the cold weather. Coats are imperative for our kiddos. Gloves and boots are also encouraged if possible. If you need assistance providing your child with a coat, please call the office or email me. Also, if we ever have a delayed start there is no Boys and Girls Club before school. Students may not come to school until 10:40 am. This is very important for the safety of our students as there is no one outside to supervise your child(ren). Thank you for your support!
Monday, 1/16, no school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Wednesday, 1/18, is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 1/19, report cards will come home. Our 2nd quarter awards assembly will be on Thursday, 2/2/23. If your child earned an award this quarter, you will receive an invitation. Please check the time on your invitation as some of our assembly times have changed.
Upcoming information:
We will be having our annual Night of the Arts event, but the date in the school calendar is incorrect. Please know that I will communicate the new date with you in my message next week.
February 13th through February 17th will be our spring conference week. All students will be dismissed at 12:50 each day.
Save the date for Thursday, 2/16, as we will be having an informational PTO meeting. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. It will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in our cafeteria.
No school, 2/20, for President's Day
2/27, APEX begins
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
1/8/23
Happy New Year Glider Families!!
We are so excited to see our students on Tuesday, 1/10/23. No school on Monday, 1/9/23, for staff professional development.
Wednesday, 1/11, early release and all students are released at 2:15 pm.
Friday, 1/13, Free dress day and National Sticker Day
Upcoming:
Monday, 1/16, No school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, 1/19, report cards will come home
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
12/19/22
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Thank you, families, for coming to our Winter Literacy Learn and Play event!! We had so much fun with you and your kiddos!!
Wednesday 12/21 - NO EARLY RELEASE All students dismissed at 3:00 pm.
Thursday 12/22 - Free Dress Day or Pajama Day
12/23 - No school for students
Upcoming:
12/26 through 1/6/23 Winter Break - No school
1/9 No school for students as it is a staff professional development day
1/16 No school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Have a wonderful break,
Mrs. Capovilla
12/4/22
Good afternoon Glider Familes,
Kinder through 3rd grade will have MAP testing this week.
Wednesday is early release. All students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Upcoming:
Tuesday, 12/13, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm will be our Winter Literacy Learn and Play event. Please see the attached flyer. We hope to see you there!
12/14 - Cold Springs Middle school is hosting a workshop on "Developmental Growth During the Middle School Years". It is from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Cold Springs Middle school and our families are invited to attend. Please see the attached flyer.
12/16 - SOAR Store!
12/22 - Free Dress Day or Pajama Day
12/23 - No school for students
12/26 through 1/6/23 Winter Break - No school
1/9/23 No school for students as it is a staff professional development day
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
11/27/22
Good afternoon Glider Families,
We can't wait to see our students tomorrow. Wednesday is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Upcoming:
12/5, MAP testing begins
12/13, Winter Literacy Learn and Play from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Come and play some games with your child.
12/23 through 1/6 - No school for Winter Break
1/9/23 No school for students as it is a professional development day for staff.
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Capovilla
11/20/22
Good morning Glider Families,
There is no school this Wednesday, 11/23, through Friday, 11/25, for Thanksgiving Break.
Upcoming:
12/5, MAP testing begins
12/13, Winter Literacy Learn and Play from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Come and play some games with your child.
12/23 through 1/6 - No school for Winter Break
1/9/23 No school for students as it is a professional development day for staff.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We are grateful for you!
Mrs. Capovilla
11/13/22
Good morning Glider Families,
Upcoming:
11/23 to 11/25 No school for Thanksgiving break
12/23 to 1/6 No school for Winter Break
The Cold Springs Schools (Gomes, Inskeep and Cold Springs Middle) invite you to a Parent University class on Tuesday, November 15th at Nancy Gomes Elementary School from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. We are excited for the opportunity to welcome the community from all three schools with Parent University classes this year and build a true community feel for families out here. Families from any of the three schools may attend this class. We look forward to seeing you! (Please excuse the typo on the flyer that is attached to this email)
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
11/6/22
Good morning Glider Families,
Tuesday, 11/8, no school for Election Day
Wednesday, 11/9, early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 11/10, K - 5th grade Awards Assembly. Invitations came home for students who earned an award.
Friday, 11/11, no school for Veterans Day
Upcoming:
11/18 SOAR Store
11/23 through 11/25 no school for Thanksgiving Break
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
10/30/22
Good morning Glider Families,
Thank you so much for those that attended Parent/Teacher Conferences this week. It was so great to see you! If you have not yet met with your child's teacher, please call our office and we will set up a meeting time.
The Washoe County Health District requires that we send you updates on COVID cases. We had one report of a positive case who may have attended while infectious.
Monday, 10/31 - Our first Book Fair this school year is this week! We are open from 8:15 to 4:30 each day and hope you can attend with your child. Free Dress Day or Wear your Costume. No toys, props or masks are allowed. Face paint is ok.
Wednesday, 11/2 - Early release. All students dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Thursday, 11/3 - Fall picture makeup day and free dress day. Report cards will come home with your child.
Upcoming:
Tuesday, 11/8 - Election Day: No school for students
Thursday, 11/10 - Quarter 1 Awards Assembly. Parents/Families will receive an invitation for students who earned an award. 1:00 - 1:45 Grades 3rd - 5th; 2:00 - 2:45 Grades Kinder - 2nd.
Friday, 11/11 - Veterans Day: No school for students
11/23 - 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break: No school for students
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Capovilla
10/23/22
Good morning Glider Families,
All of this upcoming week is Parent/Teacher Conference Week. School is dismissed each day at 12:50 pm.
10/24 - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
10/25 - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
10/27 - Dismissal at 12:50 pm; also a free dress day. Please do not have students wear their costume as they may wear them on Monday, 10/31. Masks are not allowed, but face paint is ok. No costume props or toys of any kind are allowed.
10/28 - Nevada Day: No school
Upcoming:
Our Scholastic book fair will run from October 31st through November 4th in the library. The fair will be open from 8:15am to 4:30pm each day. Please keep an eye out for the book fair flyer coming home soon.
Please email with any questions: ccharles@washoeschools.net
11/3 Fall Picture Makeup Day - Free Dress Day. Report cards come home.
11/8 - Election Day: No school for students
11/11 - Veterans Day: No school
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
10/16/22
Good morning Glider Families,
Conference week begins this Friday, 10/21/22, and continues through the following week, 10/27/22. Parent/teacher conferences are very important for your child's academic and social progress. If you have not yet scheduled a conference with your child's teacher, please do so as soon as possible. Reminder that all students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm on these days. Please ensure that your child knows their after school plans.
Wednesday, 10/19, early release at 2:15 pm.
Thursday 10/20, SOAR Store!
Upcoming:
12:50 dimissal for all students begin this Friday, 10/21, and all of next week, 10/24 through 10/27.
10/27 - Free dress day. Please do not have students wear costumes as they may wear them on Monday, 10/31.
10/28 - Nevada Day Observed: No school
10/31 - Free dress day. Students may wear a costume if desired. No masks, toys, costume props or weapons of any kind allowed with their costume. Face paint is ok. Book fair begins.
11/3 - Free dress day. Fall picture makeup day and report cards go home.
11/8 - Election Day: No school for students
11/11 - Veterans Day: No school
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
9/25/22
Good afternoon Glider Families,
Thank you to those that attended our Donuts with Grownups event! Our students were so excited to eat a donut and be with their loved ones.
Tuesday, 9/27, is picture day and a free dress day
Wednesday, 9/28, is early release and all students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Friday, 9/30, is National Orange Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt or a free dress day.
Upcoming:
There is no school October 3rd through October 7th as it is Fall Break.
10/21 through 10/27 is conference week. All students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm.
10/28 No school for Nevada Day
Have a great week and a safe break,
Mrs. Capovilla
9/11/22
Hello Glider Families,
Your child should have brought home an RSVP form for our Grownups with Donuts event on Friday, 9/23, from 8:15 - 8:45 am. All RSVP forms are due this Friday, 9/16, to attend. If your child does not have the form, please have them get one from the office before Friday.
Wednesday is early release at 2:15 pm. Please make sure that your child knows their after school plans.
Upcoming:
9/27 - Picture Day and Free Dress Day
9/30 - National Orange Shirt Day or Free Dress Day
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
8/28/22
Hello Glider Families,
We are so excited to have our first in person Back to School night in years on Tuesday, 8/30/22. This year, in addition to our classroom presentations we will presenting our Title I presentation and holding a schoolwide scavenger hunt. We will have two of the same sessions so you can attend multiple teacher presentations should you have more than one child. Our first session will be from 5:30 to 5:45 in the lunchroom and 5:45 to 6:15 in classrooms. Our second session will be from 6:15 to 6:30 in the lunchroom and 6:30 to 7:00 in classrooms. Please ensure that you drop off your completed scavenger hunt form before you leave school to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a family movie night goodie package. There will be a box near the front office for you to drop off your form. Please make sure that your child's name is on the form as well.
Upcoming:
Monday, 9/5/22 is no school for Labor Day
Friday, 9/9/22, will be our first SOAR store
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Capovilla
8/21/22
Good afternoon Glider Families,
We had the best first week back to school! It was so great to see all of our kiddos! We cannot wait to see all of our PreK and Kinder students tomorrow, 8/22, for their first day of school!
Wednesday, 8/24, is early release. All students are dismissed at 2:15.
Upcoming:
Tuesday, 8/30, Back to School Night. Two sessions: 5:30 - 6:15 and 6:15 - 7:00 pm. We hope to see you then!
No bus transportation for Gomes (Area 5) the week of 9/6 through 9/9/22.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Capovilla
8/7/22
Hello Glider Families,
Save the date! We will have a Meet and Greet for our 1st through 5th grade families and their children on Friday, August 12th from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Our Meet and Greet for our PreK and Kindergarten students will be on Friday, August 19th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. These will be informal gatherings for our students and our families to see their new classroom and meet their new teacher. We hope you can make it!
School Fast Facts: We cannot wait to see our 1st through 5th grade students on Monday, August 15th and our PreK and Kindergarten students on Monday, August 22nd. School begins at 8:55 and the tardy bell rings at 9:00 am. Students can come onto the playground beginning at 8:40 if they will not be eating breakfast. If students are eating breakfast, then they can arrive at 8:30 am. Students must come right into the building and go to the cafeteria to eat as there will be no duty on campus until 8:40 am. School ends at 3:00 pm everyday except on Wednesday’s. Every Wednesday is early release and students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.
Uniforms: All students are required to wear school uniforms. Uniforms may be purchased from Kate's Logos, 775-432-1777, https://kateslogos.com/collections/nancy-gomes
Boys and Girls Club: We have Boys and Girls Club that will offer before school care from 7:00 am to 8:40 am and after school from 3:00 pm (2:15 on Wednesday’s) until 6:00 pm. It is very important to note that the Boys and Girls Club will not begin until Wednesday August 17th so please make sure you make plans for your child(ren) before and after school on Monday and Tuesday. You may register your child on their website at http://www.bgctm.org/ and click on the "Join Now" button on the home page.
School supplies: We will be providing every student with the necessary school supplies needed for this school year; therefore, you will not need to send your child with any school supplies. We are asking that you do provide your child(ren) with a backpack. If you need help providing this, please call the office and speak with our counselor, Sharon Owens.
Meals: All meals are free this school year for all students.
Transportation: If you live more than 1.25 miles away from school, your child(ren) will be provided transportation. Please note that the WCSD will be providing rotating service. Our school will not receive transportation the week of September 6th through September 9th. Please make plans now on how your child will get to and from school. If you need more information, please visit their website: https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73
Back to School Night: Our Back to School Night will be on Tuesday, August 30th. There will be two sessions of the exact same content so please pick the time that works best for you. This will also allow you to visit multiple teachers if you have more than one child. The first session will be from 5:30 – 6:15 and again from 6:15 – 7:00 pm. This event will allow you to hear more detailed information about the school year from me and your teacher. We hope to see you then!
If you have any questions or need more information, please call our office at 775-677-5440 and we will be more than happy to assist you.
We will have an amazing 2022-2023 school year!
Mrs. Capovilla, Principal
