TAPS Program
We are fortunate to once again be able to offer the TAPS Program (Teaching Assessment Preparation Skills). TAPS meets Monday - Thursday (No Fridays) from 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM. This is an after-school tutoring program for grades 3-5.
Please contact your classroom teacher for additional information.
When School Closes Due To Weather
It is that time of year again, when the weather can change very quickly. A decision to close school will be made as soon as possible, and in some cases even the night before. When the decision is made, it will be announced on television, radio, the district website and an all district SchoolReach message will be launched. This will send an automated phone call to the phone number we have on record as being the student's home phone number. The SchoolReach system only makes one call to duplicate numbers, meaning if you have three students in your household, you will only receive one call.
See a listing of radio and television stations to be notified.
Accelerated Reader and Math
Now you can check your child's progress in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math from home. Renaissance Learning has released a Home Connect program. Follow this link and use the same log in information your child uses at school. Click Here for HOME CONNECT
Are You Utilizing Nelson's Resource Room?
Nelson Elementary has a room set aside for parents to access resources to effectively help their children at home. The room features a computer, educational publications, and a work area for parents and volunteers. The computer in the Resource Room allows parents to access the KPIRC website and other educational websites.
"Our Resource Room is in its seventh year and we believe that it has been a great tool for our parents," said Nelson Principal Mike Mitchener. "We believe there is a link between our Resource Room and all of our parent involvement."
Recently, Nelson's Parent Resource Room was recognized in the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center publication "Creating Family, School & Community Partnerships" which featured Successful Parent Involvement Practices in Kansas Schools.
