Wolfpack Weekly: Community Newsletter 12/18 |
Greetings NEC Families,
It is officially Winter Break!! There is no school tomorrow, December 19 through Monday, January 5. We will see you back at NEC on Tuesday, January 6!
As we head out on break, I want to share a celebration with you all: Our very own Martín Vasquez-Noj was spotlighted in a DPS marketing campaign for being a leader in our community. DPS is sharing his story of perseverance as an immigrant student. Martín has been featured in RTD ads, social media ads, newspaper ads, and even a billboard! Check out Martín's video linked above.
Martín's story is a shining example of the incredible spirit of NEC and our students. I'm so proud of Martín and all of you. It is an honor to be the principal of this school and witness all of your growth.
With that, have a warm and safe break and I will see you in January!
Warmly,
Jennifer Warren, Principal
Jennifer_Warren@dpsk12.net
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- December 19-December 31: NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
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- January 1-5: NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
- January 6-9: Stripe Week Bell Schedule
- January 7-9: Course Change Request Deadline
- Thursday, January 8: In-school vaccine clinic (more info below)
- Tuesday, January 13: PAC Meeting (more info below)
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📣 NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, DEC. 19 - MONDAY, JAN. 5 |
It's officially Winter Break! There is no school Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5. We'll see you back at NEC on Tuesday, Jan. 6! Please note that we will be on a stripe week bell schedule the week of Jan. 6. |
ℹ️ Message From Nurse Maura: Dangers of Cannabis |
Did you know that cannabis can harm developing brains? Teen use is linked to impaired memory, attention, and learning, which can lower school performance and disrupt long‑term cognitive development. Early or frequent use increases the risk of developing cannabis use disorder and may worsen or trigger anxiety, depression, or psychosis in vulnerable teens. Edibles and high‑potency products pose extra risks: delayed effects can lead to accidental overconsumption, stronger intoxication, and dangerous behaviors (e.g., driving while impaired). Finally, regular use can interfere with motivation, extracurricular participation, and healthy social development. |
✏️ Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 13 |
We will be hosting our Parent (family) Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday January 13 at 8:45- 10:15 a.m. Please join us in learning about ACCESS Testing and Community Hub Resources! RSVP here (Google Form). |
Thank you for participating in our monthly text surveys through Possip! We read every response carefully and truly value your feedback.
This month, we asked how well students adjusted to their classes and schedules during first semester. We heard that many families felt their students adjusted well, while some experienced challenges. We want to support you with those challenges as we head into second semester! If you have specific requests for support, please let us know here (Google Form).
We will follow up if we are able to assist. If we are not able to support your request at this time, please know that we will keep it on our radar and consider it as opportunities become available in the future.
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🍜 Food Resources For Break |
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