NEO has scheduled a virtual visit for December 9th at 1:30. Please email Ms. Wilson at swilson@npsok.org if you want to attend.
Please check out the November issue of Ironmen Outlook.
https://5il.co/ngqp
All high school games in Afton tomorrow have been postponed due to a COVID issue with their teams. We will attempt to reschedule the games.
No JV games in Afton tomorrow. Varsity girls will start at 6pm. Varsity boys will start immediately after the girls game. Afton administration will be requiring masks be worn.
The Junior High basketball games scheduled for Nov. 30th are being postponed. We will announce new dates and times when we have them. Our plan is to play a full Junior high schedule.
Seniors, the NSU virtual visit has been moved to December 11th at 1:30
Girls Varsity Basketball Christmas Break Schedule
Elementary Parents,
I know rumors are circulating that the school will not be in session from Thanksgiving to Christmas Break. I have “heard” them also, but not in any official way. We will be back to school on November 20th, 2020 we will then be out for the planned Thanksgiving Break.
I want to assure you we are planning on coming back on November 30th, 2020 from Thanksgiving Break. We feel the best place for our elementary students is in a classroom with teachers for in-person learning. We also realize the struggle for working parents when pivoting to virtual. When we have been short-staffed, the High School sends over employees to help out. The district is doing its best to keep our elementary students at school, with safety being the utmost concern.
In saying this, we all know things can change. We sent home iPads and paper packets. We are preparing for the worst, but planning for the best as you should also! The iPads can stay home until we return to school on November 30th, 2020. The iPads do not need to come back Friday the 20th, the less the iPads travel, the less the damage to them.
Thank you,
Sherry Campbell
Cherokee Families, please read the following message.
Good afternoon,
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner announced the launch of a new connectivity survey along with a Respond, Recover, Rebuild Mobile Hotspot Connectivity Assistance program to provide mobile hotspots to Cherokee students lacking Internet at home.
Parents, or legal guardians, should start by completing the survey. The survey responses will provide Cherokee Nation data to make more informed decisions on improving broadband access for its citizens. If determined a Cherokee household may qualify for a free mobile hotspot, including a year of service, respondents will be prompted to complete an application as part of the survey.
Due to limited supply, not every qualifying household will receive a device. Priority will be given to Cherokee households with K-12 students.
A cellular solution may not work for every household, but know the Cherokee Nation is hard at work expanding Internet connectivity options for its citizens. The global pandemic has highlighted, now more than ever, that having reliable broadband access is essential for a thriving community, family, workforce and Nation.
Here is a link to the survey.
REMINDER:
Glenn C. Moore Elementary School will be virtual tomorrow, Thursday, November 19, 2020. We will resume in-person Friday, November 20, 2020.
Girls varsity scrimmage Monday 11am in Pawhuska.
We’d certainly prefer to have our kids with us. However, the picture below shows Ms. Truesdell leading a class via google meets. The dots on her screen represent students who are in the meeting with her. Our promise is that Nowata teachers are giving this our best shot. This picture is indicative of what our teachers are learning to do.
Virtual Learning Day for Glenn C. Moore Elementary on Thursday, November 19, 2020. In-Person Learning returns on Friday, November 20, 2020.
With great sorrow, I am informing you of the loss of one of our elementary teachers due to an illness. Our colleague and friend Bridget Taylor. Bridget has been a teacher in our district for seven years. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend.
The elementary school staff will be attending her funeral on Thursday, November 19, 2020. This day will be a virtual day for our students. Glenn C. Moore Elementary will resume school for in person learning on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Your understanding in this matter is much appreciated.
Service Information:
Bridget Taylor's Celebration of Life will be this Thursday, November 19, at 2:00 pm at the outdoor pavilion at First United Methodist Church in Claremore. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, November 18, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MMS Payne Funeral Home in Claremore, OK. The family will be there to greet visitors from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Masks will be required at both events. The address of MMS Payne is 102 W 5th St, Claremore, OK 74017; the address to FUMC is 1615 N Hwy 88, Claremore, OK 74017.
NSU Scholarship information
Northeastern State University is excited to announce we are continuing a scholarship opportunity for concurrently enrolled students that was piloted with last year’s graduating seniors.
Any concurrently enrolled senior taking classes at NSU during the fall or spring semester of their senior year is eligible to receive a $500 tuition waiver scholarship if they attend NSU as a full-time student for the 2021-22 academic year. This tuition waiver scholarship will waive up to $250 during the fall and spring semesters, for a total of $500. This scholarship can be combined with other tuition waiver scholarships students may be offered at NSU, up to the amount of their total tuition costs.
There is still time for students to take advantage of this opportunity! New concurrent students at NSU for the Spring 2021 semester will also be eligible for this award. Please let your students know about this opportunity and encourage them to apply for admission as a concurrent student as soon as possible here: https://apply.nsuok.edu
The Scholarship Office will be hosting an online application workshop on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. Please share with your students and have them register here.
As a reminder, our Early Scholarship Deadline is December 1, 2020. Students must be admitted to NSU for the Fall 2021 semester as well as complete the general scholarship application which can be found here: General Scholarship Application
We will also host 3 additional Senior Day events in December! Please share the information on the event with your students: www.nsuok.edu/seniorday
And the final piece of information I’d like to share is that we will be hosting our annual Counselor Connection event in two sessions on January 14 & 15, 2021. Keep an eye on your email for more details coming soon!
Please let me know if you have any questions or are interested in scheduling a visit for your students with a University Representative.
Sincerely,
Jessica Langston
Associate Director of Recruitment & Scholarships
Seniors, if you are interested in attending the University of Central Oklahoma as a fine arts student see the link below for important information.
https://5il.co/n3ig
The Junior High basketball programs will continue to practice during our virtual days. These practices are to keep our student athletes active and provide a better environment of personal growth and safety during virtual days for our student athletes. Participation in practices during virtual days is not mandatory. These practices are suggested through our athletics department, but no student will be punished in any way for not attending.
6th, 7th, & 8th Boys and 6th & 7th Girls - Tuesday Nov. 17th from 5:30 to 6:30, Thursday Nov. 19th from 5:30 to 6:30 and Tuesday Nov. 24th from 5:30 to 6:30.
8th Girls will be with the HS girls in practice and will receive their schedule through Coach Vann.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in this difficult time.
If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Hollingshed @ (918) 864-3086
Thank you to the National Honor Society for the food drive.
No Junior High Basketball games this week.
Ironmen Family,
Due to a positive COVID 19 case in the middle school we are going to pivot to distance learning in the middle school and high school this week. The elementary school will continue with in person learning this week. As always feel free to contact me at 918-273-3425 or ctanner@npsok.org.
Respectfully,
Chris Tanner