Falcon Updates
May 8, 2016
Summer Reading Information to be sent out this week!
Students in grades 7 - 12 will have choices of books to read and will have an assignment due on the Monday after school starts AUGUST 15.
Science Night
Students of the Month
HS students - studying in the great outdoors!
Heart and Soles 5K and Pasta Dinner
This is the last week to gain sponsorships for the 5K on Saturday.
- Forms were sent home with students. If you need an additional form click HERE to collect donations for the school and the American Heart Association.
- Students who participate can earn incentives as a class and an individual.
- We are challenging each student to raise $100 – that is 10 people at $10. Since we haven’t had any direct sale fundraisers, we are hoping neighbors, friends and co-workers can help. Every effort and any amount counts and will make a difference.
- Student can collect donations online using the same race registration link at thenclapto.org . Friends and family will hit the green register button and then select donation. Make sure they enter the student name/grade in comments so we can track it!
Individual Incentives for K-6th students
Raise $50 get a free Mike & Mike’s Italian Ice
Hit $100 or more and they can participate in a special activity day at the school (late afternoon movie/popcorn with their friends)
Individual Incentives for 7th-11th students
Raise $50 and get a free Sheetz lunch
Hit $100 or more and they will be treated to an off campus lunch at Dairi-O’s with Mrs. Faenza and Mr. Lake.
End of Grade and End of Course Exam Schedule
- HS elective final exams
Tuesday, May 24
- Reading EOG - grades 3, 5, 7
- Math EOG - grades 4, 6, 8
Wednesday, May 25
- Reading EOG - grades 4 , 6, 8
- Math EOG - grades 3, 5, 7
Thursday, May 26
- Science EOG - grades 5 and 8
Friday, May 27 (High School students not taking a math exam will not report to school)
- MATH I EOC
- Math 2 and 3 final exams
Monday, May 30 - NO School - Memorial Day!
Tuesday, May 31 (High School students not taking a math exam will not report to school)
- English 10 EOC - Online
- English 9, 11 - final exams
- HS students taking exams will be able to check out at 1 pm
Wednesday, June 1 (High School students not taking a math exam will not report to school)
- 8:00 - ALL HS science final exams
- 10:30 - ALL HS history final exams
Thursday, June 2
- Make-up exams
- Field Day for students in grades K - 4 in the morning and 5 - 8 in the afternoon
Friday, June 3
- Last Day of School - 1:00 Dismissal for everyone!
Proctors - WE NEED YOU!
We are preparing for testing and we desperately need your help!
Please ask grandparents for help as well. We need proctors for EOG and EOC testing.
The times needs are from 7:35 until 12. Please complete the google form if you can help.
Testing starts on Tuesday, May 24 through Wednesday, June 1st. click HERE for form!
WE REALLY NEED HELP ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 AND MAY 25
All you need to be able to do to proctor is monitor students testing, monitor students in the hallway and walk them to the restroom as needed.
School Based Leadership Team
Thank you to all 23 folks that agreed to enter the running to serve for a term on the school's leadership team. Those elected by parents and staff for year 2016 - 17
- Amber Brannan (E, MS, HS)
- Arika Miller (E)
- Casey Harrell (MS, HS)
- Lisa Fowler (MS, HS)
- Jennifer Sodt (E, MS, HS)
Umbrellas and Stands
We are trying to prepare an outdoor cafe lunch seating area for upper school students.
Thanks to wonderful parents through SOAR we have picnic tables for them to sit on but it is really hot.
PTO Spirit Wear Shirts
Days in which the shirts can be worn to school will be on
Friday, May 20.
PTO shirts can be worn, NCLA 5K shirts, or NCLA club t-shirts, Follow the Leader shirts, etc.
Spring Picture Proofs or Money Due!
School Uniforms Sale
News from the Counselor!
To those who have not yet paid their $10 NHS/NJHS dues, please so immediately. LINK
We have a severe proctor shortage. Desperately seeking warm bodies to help us the first week of testing. Training is on Thursday the 19that 8:15 in the multipurpose room.
Parents are able to log onto PowerSchool from home and see the course selections their kids have chosen.
Volunteer Spotlight - Wena Podger
Thanks to Amy Logan for always being willing to help too!
Volunteer Spotlight - Michelle Wild
Volunteer Spotlight - Mr. and Mrs. Richardson
Fitness One - SUMMER workouts for youth and parents
Ms. Carrick's PE Camp
Ms. Carrick's PE Summer Camp will be held July 11-14th for grades K-6. Camp will be held Monday through Thursday beginning at 8:30am and ending at 12:00pm. More information and the official sign-up is below. Feel free to email jcarrick@thencla.org with any questions or concerns!
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, May 18 - BOT meeting in MP room at 5:30
Friday, May 20 - Pre-5K Pasta Dinner at The NCLA
Saturday, May 21 - The 3rd Annual NCLA 5 K at school from 9 am to 2 pm
Tuesday, May 24 - EOGs start for students in grades 3 - 8.
See full calendar on website: http://www.thencla.org
Class Pictures for SALE
Summer Reading Camp for students in grades K - 3
Click HERE to complete an interest form and for more information.
See Mrs. French or Ms. Teves for more information. The school will not have information to provide.
e3 Robotics Summer Camp
click here for a link to website for more information.
ATTENTION JUNIORS: COLLEGE INFO
This is the site that NC is using and colleges in this area are starting to use it to receive electronic transcripts.
Also,
Click HERE to access website for college board.
BigFuture - Get Ready for College - College Planning, Financial Aid, Educator ResourcesChoosing a college is a big and exciting decision. Explore your interests and take the time to find a college that will put you on
College Planning - High School Students - Thursdays
We need old button up shirts!
HIgh School Trip Sign-up
All students in grades 9 - 11 are invited to sign up for High School European trip in June 2017. Students will visit London, Paris, Rome and Venice.
Price increases around December 30th so register before then if you can.
Visit EF Tours for more information and to register:
For Europe: www.eftours.com/1788214BZ
Tour Numbers!
Europe: 1755214BZ
Information about fundraising will be available to those that sign up.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Wood at awood@thencla.org
SAT Dates and Information
The SAT and other College Board tests are offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year.
Click HERE for the SAT website and more information and to register for the test.
SAT DATES: (last day to register in parenthesis)
- June 4 (May 5)
2016 - 17 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click here to view calendar.
Sport Banquet - Award Recipients
Most Outstanding Player – the athlete who contributes the most to the total success of the whole team.
Most Improved Player – the athlete who makes the greatest strides progressing as a player in his/her sport.
Coach’s Award – The athlete in his/her sport, who through leadership contributes significantly to the coach and team.
MS Girls Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Kyley Perkins
Most Improved Player – Rachel Dixon
Coach’s Award – Emily Vroom
MS Wrestling
Most Outstanding Player – Kye Andrews
Most Improved Player – Davey Nicoletta
Coach’s Award – Nick Polomski & McCray McGee
HS Wrestling
Most Outstanding Player – Denny Browning
Most Improved Player – Timothy Bray
Coach’s Award – Matthew Ritchie
MS Volleyball
Most Outstanding Player – Claudia Neeves
Most Improved Player – Rebekah Gilpin
Coach’s Award – Beth Davis
HS Volleyball
Most Outstanding Player – Kyla Smith
Most Improved Player – Abby Warren
Coach’s Award – Brenna Boozer
All-Central Carolina Conference - Brenna Boozer
MS Soccer Coed
Most Outstanding Player – Luke Guldberg
Most Improved Player – Sean Lowe
Coach’s Award – Wesley Tompkins
HS Boys Soccer
Most Outstanding Player – Brandon Shanks
Most Improved Player – Brant Lohr
Coach’s Award – Joell Aguilar
All-Conference Award - Brandon Shanks
All-Conference Award -Brandon Dixon
HS Girls Soccer.
Most Outstanding Player – Charlotte Bullock
Most Improved Player – Natalie Peters
Coach’s Award – Maggie Marsh
All Conference Award --Jordan Bishop
All Conference Award -- Camille Leake
All Conference Award -- Charlotte Bullock
MS Girls Cross Country
Most Outstanding Player – Lola Knight
Most Improved Player – Halle Jenkins
Coach’s Award – Jacqueline Inscho
MS Boys Cross Country
Most Outstanding Player – Jimmy Shetzler
Most Improved Player – Roy Hedgecough
Coach’s Award – Ben Loflin
HS Boys Cross Country
Most Outstanding Player – Sean Zaidi
Most Improved Player – Daniel Ellis
Coach’s Award – Zachary Ellis
MS Cheer
Most Outstanding Player – Christina Parker
Most Improved Player – Amber Matias
Coaches Award – Macey Green
HS Cheer
Most Outstanding Player – Riley Green
Most Improved Player – Lauren Deason
Coach’s Award – Caylee Flippen
HS Girls Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Brenna Boozer
Most Improved Player – Jade Burkhart
Coach’s Award – Sadie Ross
All-Conference Award - Maggie Marsh
MS Boys Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Reilly Porto
Most Improved Player – Joe Stoops
Coach’s Award – Titus Brannan
HS Boys Basketball
Most Outstanding Player – Jonte Johnson
Most Improved Player – Will Hutchens
Coach’s Award – James Jones and Bo Osborne
All-Conference - Jonte Johnson
MS Girls Track
Most Outstanding Player – Maddie Huffman
Most Improved Player – Jacqueline Inscho
Coach’s Award – Jessica Langham
All Conference Medals:
Shot put - Catie Osborne, F, 6th - 3rd place
HS Girls Track
Most Outstanding Player – N/A
Most Improved Player – Eva Witteveen
Coach’s Award – Eva Witteveen
MS Boys Track
Most Outstanding Player – Kyle Bouton
Most Improved Player – Jacob Key
Coach’s Award – Luke Guldberg
HS Boys Track
Most Outstanding Player – Will Hutchens
Most Improved Player – Nicholas Shanks
Coach’s Award – Grayson Dunn
All Conference Medals:
100m - Will Hutchens - 1st place
100m - Brandon Shanks - 3rd place
1600m - Nathan McKaughan - 1st place
1600m - Addison McKaughan - 2nd place
400 m - Will Hutchens - 1st place
800m - Addison McKaughan - 1st place
4X400m Relay - 1st place
Will Hutchens,
Brandon Shanks
Nick Shanks
Grayson Dunn
Long Jump - Brandon Shanks - 1st place
MS Boys Baseball
Most Outstanding Player – Cameron Warren & Jimmy Shetzler
Most Improved Player – Levi Antieau
Coach’s Award – Kaidan Andrews
MS Girls Softball
Most Outstanding Player – Ellie Zaidi and Courtney Floyd
Most Improved Player – Emily Vroom and Amber Matias
Coach’s Award – Beth Davis
Athlete of the Year Award -- An athlete who displays leadership, athletic accomplishment, team unity, total commitment to the school and athletic program.
High School
Brenna Boozer
Will Hutchens
Middle School
Emily Vroom
Luke Guldberg
Scholar Athlete of the Year -- given to the student who excels on the court/field and the classroom. The preference is to go to a student who excels in multiple sports, but it is not a requirement.
High School
Maggie Marsh
Zachary Ellis
Middle School
Beth Davis
Kye Andrews
Coach’s Award for the Year -- The athlete in his/her sport, who through leadership and example, contributes significantly to the coach and team.
High School
Eva Witteveen
Denny Browning
Middle School
Amber Matias
Titus Brannan