Under the Covers Book Club will be starting a new book! My Five Sisters by Pam Franklin is the one we chose, and we plan on meeting again March 25th at Moe's at 5PM. If you plan to join us, read through chapter 22.
My Five Sisters A Psychological Thriller Based on a True Story of Multiple Personalities
Told through the eyes of a young child…
My Five Sisters is a psychological thriller written by a sibling who was tortured mentally and physically from the age of six until she was thirteen by her older sister who had five distinct personalities.
How long can a child be tortured mentally and physically by a sibling and still not suffer permanent psychological damage? Patra will tell you an entire childhood. By the age of six, Patra realized there was something drastically wrong with her sister, Angela. Angela, not knowingly, could switch from one personality to another in a matter of seconds. Not only was there a mental change, but there was also a physical change.
Each of the five personalities had their own voice and facial expressions. They dressed differently and reacted to Patra differently. Two of them loved her, Kind and Hero, two of them tolerated her, Normal and Sad, and one of them hated her and wanted her dead, Angry.
Through the tumultuous journey throughout Patra’s childhood there is an intriguing story of love, laughter, sorrow, and pain. It shows the great strength one can maintain throughout a young life seemingly without any hope. You will find Patra’s determination to live is remarkable and her faith in her ability to survive is quite astounding.
Pam Franklin grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and lives in Celebration, Florida with her husband of twenty-five years, Bobby. When not working or writing she spends time in Charleston, South Carolina with her daughter, Whitney and her grandsons, Teague and Crews. (Goodreads.com)
My Five Sisters A Psychological Thriller Based on a True Story of Multiple Personalities
Told through the eyes of a young child…
My Five Sisters is a psychological thriller written by a sibling who was tortured mentally and physically from the age of six until she was thirteen by her older sister who had five distinct personalities.
How long can a child be tortured mentally and physically by a sibling and still not suffer permanent psychological damage? Patra will tell you an entire childhood. By the age of six, Patra realized there was something drastically wrong with her sister, Angela. Angela, not knowingly, could switch from one personality to another in a matter of seconds. Not only was there a mental change, but there was also a physical change.
Each of the five personalities had their own voice and facial expressions. They dressed differently and reacted to Patra differently. Two of them loved her, Kind and Hero, two of them tolerated her, Normal and Sad, and one of them hated her and wanted her dead, Angry.
Through the tumultuous journey throughout Patra’s childhood there is an intriguing story of love, laughter, sorrow, and pain. It shows the great strength one can maintain throughout a young life seemingly without any hope. You will find Patra’s determination to live is remarkable and her faith in her ability to survive is quite astounding.
Pam Franklin grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and lives in Celebration, Florida with her husband of twenty-five years, Bobby. When not working or writing she spends time in Charleston, South Carolina with her daughter, Whitney and her grandsons, Teague and Crews. (Goodreads.com)
Last Thursday was round 8 of the March Madness Book Battle!! It was between Catalina Magdalena authored by Tedd Arnold, read by Lilly and Lilith and The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf authored by Mark Teague and read by Bohdi and Kolt. The book that received the most votes was The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf! The readers did a great job, and their participation and leadership is appreciated!!
This week will begin the semifinals of the book battle. It's getting intense!!
This week will begin the semifinals of the book battle. It's getting intense!!
Bulletin 106
March 16th, 2026
Menu
Monday 16th
Lunch: Beef stroganoff, peas, dinner roll, fruit
Tuesday 17th
Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Baked potato, taco meat/ pulled pork/ diced ham, nacho cheese, chili, cookie, fruit
Wednesday 18th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg and cheese bake, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 19th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chef salad, diced ham or turkey, cinnamon roll, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
Tuesday 17th
7th-grade girls' trip to Women in Science Conference at the School of Mines
Wednesday 18th
BOE Meeting at 6:30 pm
Saturday 21st
High School Rodeo Steak Feed at Ranch Receptions at 5:30 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
Bulletin 105
March 12th, 2026
Menu
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
March 12th, 2026
Menu
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
The 7th round of the MM Book Battle was a huge success! The books showcased were Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey and read by Arrow and Blayke and We Will Rock Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins and read by Barrett and Hudson. We Will Rock Our Classmates moved on to the semi-finals! Nice job reading today Arrow, Blayke, Hudson and Barrett!!
Mr. Soelzer’s 5th grade class took our school a "Step Back in Time” as they wrapped up their study of American history from 1800–1840. This culminating activity was designed in the style of a science fair with a historical twist and a bit of dramatic flair.
Students researched key topics from the era, developed historical characters, and presented their learning from a variety of perspectives. Visitors of all ages were invited to explore the exhibits and engage with students as they brought history to life.
Throughout the event, 5th graders shared their knowledge on topics such as westward expansion and pioneers, the Industrial Revolution, and slavery. Their creativity, research, and storytelling made for an engaging experience that truly transported attendees back in time.
Shane Pioche, a freshman at NU, recently competed in the 59th Annual National Silver Gloves boxing competition in Independence, Missouri February 25-28. Shane's weight class was 138. He says that he got beat out, but what an honor to make it to this level of competition! Shane, we at NU are all proud of you and this great achievement.
Bulletin 104
March 11th, 2026
Menu
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
March 11th, 2026
Menu
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
This round of the March Madness Book Battle was between two books authored by Ryan T. Higgins. Isaiah and Liam read Santa Bruce and Gus and Tack read Hotel Bruce. Santa Bruce won the round and will be moving on. All four students did a fantastic job reading today!
Bulletin 103
March 10th, 2026
Menu
Tuesday 10th
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled to be held March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
March 10th, 2026
Menu
Tuesday 10th
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
4. Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled to be held March 16-19 in the Library before and after school!
The book battles are heating up, and our readers showed up to promote fun in reading! Our 5th round was between The Duckling Gets A Cookie authored by Mo Willems and read by Oakley and Samirah and Moostache authored by Margie Palatini and read by Cami and Carissa. The winner of the battle, it was close, was Moostache authored by Margie Palatini! Nice job reading today ladies!!
Bulletin 102
March 9th, 2026
Menu
Monday 9th
Lunch: Chicken alfredo, breadstick, salad, fruit
Tuesday 10th
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
Monday 9th
Start of Fourth Quarter
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
March 9th, 2026
Menu
Monday 9th
Lunch: Chicken alfredo, breadstick, salad, fruit
Tuesday 10th
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 11th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese bake, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: French dip, french fries, salad, fruit
Thursday 12th
Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, chicken noodle or tomato soup, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
March Madness Book Battle Elementary at 3:15 pm
Monday 9th
Start of Fourth Quarter
1. Seniors, please send your baby pictures and senior pictures to Mrs. Calvetti & Miss. Fehr by April 2nd!
2. The NU Booster Club will start its annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week. Please look for your child's order form that comes home on March 5th! This year's sale will run 3/5-3/19, and order forms and money will be collected 3/20. The delivery date for cookie dough is April 1st or 2nd. Please contact Mrs. Heinert with any questions!
3. Congratulations to the following student athletes for making the Western Great Plains All- Conference.
Leyre Fernadez - 2nd team
Kaleb Myers - 2nd team
Ethan Enos - 3rd team
Round 4 of our March Madness Tournament of Books was between If You Give a Moose a Muffin authored by Laura Numeroff and read by Isaiah and Robert and The Blue Pickup authored by Natasha Tripplett and read by Liam and Sean. The battle was a huge hit and only one book can move on in the bracket, and it's If You Give a Moose a Muffin! Nice job reading today gentlemen!! See you next week for round 5!
In honor of our 100th day of being in school, Wednesday, March 4th, three old men helped to celebrate the occasion!
Wednesday, March 4th was our 100th day of school!! In celebration of our 100th day, second grade students participated in fun activities to celebrate the occasion.
The results are in for the winning countries, from the third through fifth grade winter Olympics. The students were able to receive the winning medals from all the activities and presentations. Enjoy!
Third through fifth grade students participating in their own winter Olympics 2026! More activity photos to enjoy.
The book battles have been intense! Wednesday's battle was between Some Smug Slug authored by Pamela Duncan Edwards and read by Ella and Big Smelly Bear authored by Britta Teckentrup and read by Serena and Tori. Big Smelly Bear won the battle! Congratulations to all the readers!
Third through fifth grade students and their own winter Olympics 2026. Presentation photos about the countries they studied. Enjoy more pictures.
Third through fifth grade students and their own winter Olympics 2026. Enjoy more photos.
