NCS Middle School
Summer Assignments 2019
Getting Ready for the New School Year
Dear Parents,
We hope you are enjoying a fun-filled, sun-soaked summer with family and friends! It has been very quiet on campus, but we are making great preparations for the upcoming school year. We cannot wait to have our students back on campus!
Please read over all of the important information below. If you should have any questions or concerns over the summer, please feel free to schedule an appointment or send us an email. We are happy to serve your family in any way we can!
#wearenorthlake
Ben
Summer ALEKS and IXL Assignments - 5th - 8th Grade - DUE JULY 31ST!!!
*** New students to NCS need only complete the summer reading assignment and the Summer Math Practice as stated below unless otherwise notified.
MATH - ALEKS:
- All incoming 5th-8th Graders
- REQUIRED - 15 ALEKS Topics by JULY 31ST
A Knowledge Check will count for 2 Topics. Only 3 Knowledge Checks may apply toward the 15.
This assignment will count as test grade in Math.
- CLICK HERE to log-in to ALEKS
- Complete 25 Topics to receive a Free Dress day!
ENGLISH - IXL:
- Incoming 6th-8th Graders only
- REQUIRED - 5 Hours by JULY 31ST
- Work in current grade level unless all topics have been completed, then move to next level
- This assignment will count as test grade in English
- CLICK HERE to log-in to IXL
- Complete 10 Hours to receive a Free Dress day
Summer Reading Assignment - 5th - 8th Grade
ALL NCS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (Not ULP)
All NCS Middle School Students (not including ULP Students) will be required to complete a Reading Journal while reading the grade specific book listed below. A paper copy of the Reading Journal will be due Thursday, AUGUST 8TH and will count as a test grade in English.
*** The assigned novel can be obtained in paper or electronic form. Click on the link below to order from Amazon:
All Incoming 5th Grade Students will read:
All Incoming 6th Grade Students will read:
All Incoming 7th Grade Students will read:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyn
All Incoming 8th Grade Students will read:
5th & 6th Grade Reading Journal Guidelines
*** CLICK HERE TO SEE A 5TH/6TH GRADE SAMPLE
*** CLICK HERE TO SEE A 7TH/8TH GRADE SAMPLE.
Summer Reading for UPWARD LEARNING STUDENTS ONLY
***5th/6th Grade ULP Students - CLICK HERE for your summer reading assignment.
***7th/8th Grade ULP Students - CLICK HERE for your summer reading assignment.
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Summer Math Practice
*** This packet is REQUIRED for NEW STUDENTS TO NCS and should be turned in on the first day of school, Thursday, August 8th.
*** This packet is OPTIONAL for returning students.
- For students entering 5th Grade - CLICK HERE
- For students entering 6th Grade - CLICK HERE
- For students entering 7th Grade - CLICK HERE
- For students entering 8th Grade: CLICK HERE if taking Algebra I On-Level. CLICK HERE if taking Algebra I Honors
Attention all Incoming 5th Graders and New Students!
Summer Social at Elevation Station!
- Date - Thursday, July 18th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Students will meet at Elevation Station
- Parents are invited to a Q&A with the Principal while the students jump
- Please bring your jumping socks if you have them
- Please fill out the waiver form if you have never been to Elevation Station. - Elevation Station Waiver Form
NCS Middle School Office Summer Hours:
Here's Who To Contact:
Ms. Jill Jarlock, Academic Dean, 5th Grade Reading - jjarlock@northlakechristian.org
Mrs. Kristi Beshenich, 5th Grade English - kbeshenich@northlakechristian.org
Ms. Cally O'Connor, 6th Grade English/Reading - coconnor@northlakechristian.org
Ms. Michelle Marullo, 7th Grade English/Reading - mmarullo@northlakechristian.org
Mrs. Stephany Frosch, 8th Grade English/Reading - sfrosch@northlakechristian.org