🌈🌿 NNS Field Guide for Families:
Philosophy, Pedagogy, & Practical Info 🐿️🌿
#FYI:
Families are solely responsible for dropping off + picking up students on all Nest Days, Park Excursion Days, Field Trips, & Family Celebrations at the Nest.
On Field Trips, referred to as "Family Fun Days," staff will meet families &/or pre-arranged carpool chaperones at the location of the trip; being that staff assist with organizing & supporting the excursion, they will not lead students directly, thus allowing them to focus on ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, & on schedule. Similarly, for Family Celebrations at the Nest, staff are present to assist with programming & safety responsibilities & so students & any guests must remain under the care of attending family members.
Thank you in advance for your understanding & let the good times roll! <3
AUGUST 2025
All August programming will take place at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Wed 08/13 – Family Play Date (Half-Day 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) + Clothes/Gear Swap !
Thu 08/14 – Family Play Date (Half-Day 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) + Clothes/Gear Swap !
Fri 08/15 – First Full Day of School !!!
SEPTEMBER 2025
Programming continues at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Mon 09/01 – Labor Day (No School)
OCTOBER 2025
We’ll gradually transition to our excursion locations by adding one day per week. Mondays & Fridays remain at The Nest.
Wed 10/10 – 12:30–5:30 PM Professional Development (Half-Day for Students)
Mon 10/13 – Wed 10/15 – Fall Break (No School)
Thu 10/30 – Pumpkin Patch Family Field Trip – Ms. Heather’s Pumpkin Patch, Albany, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 10/31 – Class Halloween Party! Aftercare ends 5:00 PM (Trick or Treat time! )
NOVEMBER 2025
Fri 11/21 – NNS Giving Thanks Family Feast (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day)
Mon 11/24 – Fri 11/28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
DECEMBER 2025
Thu 12/18 – NNS Family Holiday Party (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day)
Fri 12/19 – Staff PD & Records Day (No School)
Mon 12/22 – Tues 01/06 – Winter Break (No School)
JANUARY 2026
Mon 01/05 – Conferences (No School)
Tue 06– School Resumes
Thu 08– Class New Year Party (for T/Th friends)
Fri 09– Class New Year Party (for M/W/F friends)
Mon 19– Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
FEBRUARY 2026
Wed 02/04– Class LOVE Day Party (for M/W/F friends)
Thu 02/05– Class LOVE Day Party (for T/Th friends)
Thu 02/12– Family Mardi Gras Party at The Nest (Drop-off at 8:00 AM, Party 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Half-Day, No Aftercare)
Fri 02/13 – Fri 02/20 – Mardi Gras Break (No School)
MARCH 2026
Thu 03/26 – Strawberry Patch Family Field Trip – Ms. Heather’s Farm, Albany, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 03/27 – Fri April 03 – Spring Break (No School)
APRIL 2026
Wed 04/01 – Fri 04/03 – Spring Break Cont. from March (No School)
Mon 04/06 – School Resumes
Fri 04/24 – Sugar Roots Farm Field Trip – 10701 Willow Dr, New Orleans, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
MAY 2026
All May programming will take place at The Nest – 2503 Columbus St.
Mon 05/04 – Fri 05/08 – Teacher Appreciation Week!
Fri 05/08– Half-Day for Students (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) PD & Teacher Luncheon
Fri 05/15– Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Family Field Trip – 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy, Marrero, LA (10:00 AM–1:30 PM, No Aftercare)
Fri 05/22 – NNS Branching Ceremony Family Celebration (Half-Day, Last Day of School)
05/Mon 25 – Fri 05/29 – Staff Inservice & Summer Camp Prep Week (No School)