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Mustang News
Natchez ES

August 25, 2020

Principal’s Corner by Jake Chapin
Mustang Families, I have to tell you how great it is to be at Natchez, even though things have been a little crazy I have really enjoyed the time I have been able to spend with your students and I look forward to getting to know them even better as the year goes on. I also want to share with you how lucky we all are to have such a great staff at Natchez. So far this year we have been given new challenges daily. Your Mustang Staff has stepped up daily to meet these challenges with a positive attitude, teamwork, and the perseverance necessary to do our best for your children.
Again I want to thank you for your patience hard work and understanding as we work to understand what school looks like in the world of a pandemic! As last week taught us things can still change at anytime, it could be smoke from the fires, or an outbreak of cases or any number of other events that may lead us to full time distance learning for all. We are ready to meet these challenges but we will need help from our families! There may be times we need to ask you to come pick up supplies to be prepared for a transition. IF the district does move to distance learning everyone will be prepared and ready to go. IF the district decides that we are safe to maintain in person learning then please simply return the supplies to school on the next school day.
Though we have only had 3 days of school so far I am happy to report that things are going extremely well. Of course we still have some hills to climb before everything is running as we hoped, but we definitely appreciate your patience as our staff learns and implements the new skills to implement the in-person and distance learning classrooms. Here are just a few reminders as we head into our second week of school.
Students can arrive at 8 am, the gates are locked and there is no supervision prior to 8 am.
Breakfast is served 8:10-8:25. Students arriving after 8:25 are Tardy.
Talk with your students about the 3 W’s “Wash your hands, Watch your Distance and Wear a Mask”
Talk about Social Distancing
Distance Learners need to be logging on early to make sure everything is working. If you are having difficulty, please contact your teacher about setting up a meeting. Staff Email addresses are available on the Natchez Website.
Attendance is Taken for Distance Learners.
Students are released at 2:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesday is early release at 1:45
Remember to Self Screen everyday before coming to school
For this year to be successful it is going to take teamwork and a strong home to school connection. I sincerely thank you for your commitment to this process. As always if I or any of our amazing staff can be of assistance please make sure to let us know.
Jake Chapin
Principal
Natchez Elementary School

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Counselor’s Corner By Ms. Govey
Hi Natchez Families!
My name is Ms. Govey and I am the new Counselor. I truly love counseling and working with students at the elementary school level. Getting to watch students grow and learn on a social and emotional level is something that I find to be very rewarding. I have lived in Nevada for almost two years now and am originally from West Virginia where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and my Master’s in School Counseling from Marshall University.
I intend to help our students continue to build a strong community while they get to learn more about themselves and who they want to be. I am here for both you and your students, so please let me know if there is anything I can do to help along the way.
I am really excited to be joining you and I look forward to a great year.
All the best,
Ms. Govey

DATES TO REMEMBER
AUGUST
08/17 First Day of School
08/17 08/21 Kindergarten Testing / 08/21 First Day of Kindergarten / 09/01 First Day School open Nixon 1879 / 09/07 LABOR Day — NO SCHOOL / 09/10 Cui-ui Hatchery is built in 1973
WEDNESDAYS / EARLY RELEASE @ 1:45
MAP TESTING Schedule / It is important students report to school on time and are in attendance.
08/31 4th Grade MAP Math
09/01 4th Grade MAP Reading
09/02 1st 2nd 3rd Grade MAP Math
09/03 1st 2nd 3rd Grade MAP Reading
09/03 5th Grade MAP Math
09/04 5th Grade MAP Reading
MAP Testing is optional for Distance Learners. Parents contact our school if you want your student to be tested.

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Hello Natchez Families.
My name is Maria T Ruiz, I am the new F.A.C.E. Liaison here at Natchez Elementary School, I’ve been in the district for 6 years. I am thrilled to be part of Natchez family and ready to start our communication between Schools and families. I am planning virtual informational classes and hopefully some in person for throughout the year if the current situation improves and allow us to have a few more people in our building .
F.A C.E. stands for Families And Community Engagement
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank You
Sincerely
Maria T Ruiz

WELCOME OUR New Staff
PK Jacklyn Dunham
1st Jetta Wacker,
1st Nannette Risenhoover
4th Terry Klundt
5Th Trina Wood
Counselor Ms. Govey
F.A.C.E. Liaison Maria T Ruiz