Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten

Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!

An application must be completed to receive free or reduced school meals for the new school year. 🥪 If your school is already eligible for free meals or you bring lunch from home, the application is still worthwhile as it provides waivers for testing and college applications! 🖥️ lunchapplication.com

All ABSS rising 6th graders are invited to attend 4 jam-packed, fun, and engaging days at their assigned Middle School for 2023-2024! Light breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided. Complete the registration form on or before May 26, 2023 for a chance to win some school swag. Deadline to register is June 23, 2023. Please contact your child's middle school for any additional questions. https://bit.ly/SummerBridgeABSS

There was a lot of excitement in the cafeteria at North Graham Elementary this morning for National School Breakfast Week! 🌅 Thanks to our school nutrition staff for working hard to provide our students with a smile and meal to begin their day. #NSBW23




ABSS Kindergarten - Start Strong, Start Here! 🌠 We are committed to providing a foundation that will help our youngest learners build on their futures. Registration opens March 1st and our Fair is March 4th, 9am to Noon at Holly Hill Mall. https://youtu.be/Pu5mx20NMu8
Please see the next EFBC Food Giveaway date. Boxes will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that we will have a representative on hand who speaks Spanish. In the event that families are in need of food in between our monthly giveaways, they can contact the church office for assistance.
Please contact Rev Wingfield at minwingfield@elonfbc.org or 336-584-5657 with any questions.


Special Announcement regarding Valentine's Day next week: Teachers will be sharing any special celebrations occurring on Feb. 14th. Please note that any Valentine's sent to school need to include enough for the entire classroom. Please let your child's teacher know if you have any questions. Thanks!
The NGE School Yearbook is now available for purchase. The last day to buy a yearbook is March 1st, 2023. We will not be able to accept payments after this date. Click use the link at the end of this post to complete the order. For more information see the bright green paper your child will be bringing home this week.
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Please find the Spanish version of the newsletters shared yesterday attached to this post.
We have lots of information to share for the month of February! Please read carefully and call the school if you have any questions.
Want to make school better? Just ask students! North Graham Elementary is meeting weekly with students to get their feedback on the changes they want to see. Fox 8’s Cindy Farmer sat in on a meeting and will feature them in her “What’s Right With Our Schools” segment Monday morning at 7am.
This Sunday is the Lunar New Year. Students at North Graham Elementary celebrated with a Lunar New Year Parade. The school, which focuses on the arts, had students create dragon puppets, scarf dances, and instruments to celebrate. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused




Please see the information for the Give A Kid A Coat event on the ABSS app.

We are "smitten" with learning at NGE! 🥊 Check out our latest family newsletter and additional information on the ABSS app. Watch our video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U_VxDq2GK7Qzo34yR3Oe0n4wgCPihXOA/view?usp=share_link




Check out today's ABSS Difference Maker. It's is all about a group of students at North Graham Elementary who are making their voices heard to impact change at their school. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
https://youtu.be/fTFIKB3SaHs
Check out today's ABSS Difference Maker. It's is all about a group of students at North Graham Elementary who are making their voices heard to impact change at their school. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
https://youtu.be/Wy140k7WN5o
Students at North Graham Elementary were treated with a magical performance of Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker ✨ by the talented ballerinas from the Burlington Dance Center! They are performing this weekend at Paramount Theatre in Burlington. #ABSSCommunity




Oh what fun it is to learn at North Graham!🎁 The hallways have been full of the holiday spirit. Check out our latest family newsletter and a video of all the holiday-themed learning on the ABSS app and NGE social media. We wish you and your families a joyful season!


Elon First Baptist Church is hosting their monthly food distribution this Thursday, December 15th. Find more information in the flyers shared on the ABSS app!


