Reminder: Morning Parent Drop off ends at 7:50. If students have not exited the car by this time, please take them to the front office doors.
Next Week:
Monday- Basketball at Calhoun begins at 6:00. There is NO JV game.
Tuesday-No school for students
Friday- Veteran's Day program at 9:30 AM in the gym. Active Service members and Veterans along with their families are welcome to attend.
Friday- 5:00-6:00 PM 2nd and 3rd grade informational night: Know, Prepare, Succeed. Learn more about the recent 3rd grade retention law. We will also have a Veteran's Day activity for the family.
Bus 43's afternoon load is running behind getting students home today, Nov 2. All students are safe and will be home as soon as possible. Please remain at home waiting for their arrival.
2nd and 3rd grade families are invited for an informational meeting on November 11 from 5:00-6:00 PM. We will explain the 3rd grade retention legislation and how it impacts students in 2nd and 3rd grade this year. We will discuss the preventions Niota and McMinn County have implemented and what families can do at home. We will have snacks and a fun activity as well.
October 31: Students may wear appropriate non-scary costumes to school Monday. They may not wear masks or carry props. They should wear school appropriate shoes for gym and recess. Students may wear character specific make-up but may not completely cover their faces with face paint. Please do not send children in costumes that they cannot independently remove for restroom purposes.
October 31: Students may wear appropriate non-scary costumes to school Monday. They may not wear masks or carry props. They should wear school appropriate shoes for gym and recess. Students may wear character specific make-up but may not completely cover their faces with face paint. Please do not send children in costumes that they cannot independently remove for restroom purposes.
Just a reminder that fundraiser items may be picked up at school between the hours of 10:00-2:50. Please park in a normal parking spot and enter the office doors. Please do not park in the bus lane.
Wednesday, Oct 26: Bus 20 will not run its route this morning or afternoon due to bus driver illness and a shortage of bus drivers. Please make arrangements to transport your children to and from school today. We apologize for the difficulty this may cause. Please know our transportation department seeks and will train bus drivers but have a shortage at this time.
Wednesday, Oct 26: Bus 20 will not run its route this morning or afternoon due to bus driver illness and a shortage of bus drivers. Please make arrangements to transport your children to and from school today. We apologize for the difficulty this may cause. Please know our transportation department seeks and will train bus drivers but have a shortage at this time.
If your child sold fundraiser items, they will be ready for pickup Wednesday, October 26, 1:30-2:50 and Thursday from 10:00-2:50. We will not send items on the bus. Please park in a parking spot and enter the front of the building. Please do not park in the bus lane.
Next week is going to be very busy for our Wildcats!
Oct 25-31 is Red Ribbon Week. See the special dress up days on the announcement.
Oct 24- Flu shots for students and staff who already submitted permission forms
Oct 25- Health screenings for K and even grades.
Oct 25-Basketball at Riceville. JV starts at 5:00.
Oct 26- Pep Rally for grades 4-8 then Juvenile Services will present to our 5th-8th grades.
Oct 27- Fire Prevention presentation by the Niota Volunteer Fire dept for grades K-3. Please have students wear jackets to school this day because part of the presentation is a trip outside to explore the fire truck.
Oct 27- Basketball at HOME against EKB. JV starts at 5:00.
Oct 28- Fall picture retakes plus sports and club pictures. If your child was absent during our first pictures or is new to Niota, tell your child to have a picture made this day.
Thursday is the last day to turn in any T-shirt order money.
Friday is the last day to turn in picture order money as well.
Fall picture make-up and sports pictures are October 28.
Thursday is the last day to turn in any T-shirt order money.
Friday is the last day to turn in picture order money as well.
Fall picture make-up and sports pictures are October 28.
Next week, September 26-30, will be College and Career Week at Niota:
Monday: NES shirts (your future starts here)
Tuesday: Neon (bright future)
Wednesday: College wear day
Thursday: Dress for success like what you want to be when you grow up.
Friday: PJ day for having big dreams for the future
(List inspired by our Calhoun friends)
Monday, September 19, is Fall picture Day.
If you still have money for the fundraiser, please send it in with your child on Monday as well. Thank you for all your help. You sold over $21,000 of items. The school will receive a portion of this to use for daily school and classroom needs in addition to incentives for students who meet attendance, behavior, academic, and competitive goals. The company will also provide a Mega Prize party in May to celebrate these successes. Go Wildcats!!!
Monday, September 19, is Fall picture Day.
If you still have money for the fundraiser, please send it in with your child on Monday as well. Thank you for all your help. You sold over $21,000 of items. The school will receive a portion of this to use for daily school and classroom needs in addition to incentives for students who meet attendance, behavior, academic, and competitive goals. The company will also provide a Mega Prize party in May to celebrate these successes. Go Wildcats!!!
Please use the following link to review our School-Family Compact for 2022-2023. The draft was presented on August 5 at our Annual Title 1 Information Night. The final draft may be viewed at: https://5il.co/1ga6p. Paper Copies will be sent home in backpacks on Friday, August 19.
Please use the following link to review our Family Engagement Policy for 2022-2023. The draft was presented at our Annual Title 1 Information night on August 5 for feedback. The final draft may be reviewed at: https://5il.co/1ga6o. Paper copies will be sent home in backpacks on Friday, August 19.
Just a reminder Title 1 Information and Open House tonight from 5:00-7:00 PM. We cannot wait to meet our Wildcat families!!!
The final basketball tryouts for both Wildcat teams will be held Monday, August 8, 3:45-5:00. Even if students tried out in the Spring of last year, they will need to participate in this final tryout. Only grades 6-8 may play on the teams with a current completed physical. 5th grade students who are interested in being managers should attend tryouts as well.
Niota's Title 1 and Information Night will be Friday, August 5, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Please enter and sit in the cafeteria to receive our annual Title 1 update then you will be dismissed to tour the school with your family. We will have lost and found items laid out in the gym for you to gather belongings. Anything left after Friday will be donated somewhere.