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NCCAES Parent Newsletter
NCCAE Weekly Updates from the Parenting Team
NCCAE CELEBRATING KINDNESS!

NCCAE Blood Drive

February NCCAE Service Project
DID YOU KNOW?
1 in 3 families in the US reports struggling with diaper need.
Infants and toddlers require six to ten diapers per day.
An adequate supply of diapers is a basic need and is essential to a child’s healthy development.
Government programs like WIC and SNAP do not cover diapers. For countless families, having enough diapers is a constant struggle. Without diapers, children cannot attend daycare, which may prevent parents from making an income. Diapers are not funded by WIC and SNAP programs, and without this financial assistance, babies are left in their diapers longer, leading to severe diaper rash that could lead to other medical problems.
NCCAE 2nd Graders take on this project annually to help families in need. Please consider donating. Your donation will make a huge difference in the lives of families in need.
Family Literacy Night

NCCAE Kidz in Lids Initiative

School Choice Applications are Open!


Attention 5th Grade Parents! Are you interested in School of the Arts?
- If you have questions or need information please check our FAQ, contact the magnet/charter schools of interest or contact the School Choice office.
Important Attendance Notifications
Please be advised that our school will continue to review attendance records of students that have accrued more than 3 consecutive unexcused absences or 5 total unexcused absences. If your child's attendance record reflects the above description, they are considered truant and a letter will be sent home to schedule an attendance conference.
If you receive a letter for an attendance conference, please make arrangements to attend. If you need to reschedule the conference, please contact the school to set a new conference date.
When a student is absent, the school office must receive a valid excuse, written by the parent or guardian, within three (3) days after the student returns to school. This excuse must contain: student’s name, teacher’s name, date(s) of absence, specific reason for absence and signature of parent or guardian. Excuses received via email will NOT be accepted, as they must be written and signed by the parent.
Visit the following link for more information on the affects that chronic absenteeism has on student success. Attendance Information
Kaleidoscope's Spring Parent Paid Enrichment
Be sure to sign up soon, enrollment ends this Friday. You should have received a form with the link to enroll in your student's take home folder. If you need a new form or have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Kat Norsworthy by email: kathryn_norsworthy@charleston.k12.sc.us

Upcoming PTA Activities and Events
Penny Wars!
Silver coins are welcome! Example 1 quarter counts as 25 pennies!
Extended Deadline: February 17, 2023
Nothing Bundt Cake PTA Valentine Fundraiser
Bundt Cakes are ready for pick up starting at 1:00 p.m. TODAY February 13, 2023. Please park in the Faculty and Staff parking lot and text the PTA at 843-607-5507 to notify them that you have arrived. Place in the text the name on your order form, make and model of your vehicle and your order will be brought out to you.
All Bundt Cake orders must be picked up on the 13th by 4:00 p.m. If your child attends Kaleidoscope and you would like your order left with them until pick up, please email the PTA. If you need to make arrangements outside of 2/13/23 between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for pickup, please email the PTA. Email address: Nccaeptatreas@gmail.com
If you would like to volunteer to assist with organizing orders and pick up, please click this link to sign up! We need you!
PTA General Meeting
Family Friendly Upcoming Community Events
SpongeBob The Musical!
Performances will be Thursday, February 16th - Saturday, February 18th at 6:30 pm as well as Sunday, February 19th at 3 pm.
Don’t miss this thrilling story set under the sea featuring a cast which includes high school students from all SOA majors as well as students from Academic Magnet High School!
SN: Ms. Niki Smith's daughter Carsyn Smith is also starring in this production as Mrs. Puff!

GIBBS ART GALLERY FAMILY DAY

February Family Workshop
February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location: Bridges of Hope 1691 Turnbull Ave. North Charleston
Registration Required Linked Below:
https://www.bridgessc.org/monthly-family-workshop/
Join us for a FREE family workshop, pizza (served at 6pm), and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Homeschool History Day: 250th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibit
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Explore the first part of our special exhibit highlighting 250 years of The Charleston Museum. Go on a guided tour of our temporary exhibit to see some of the oldest surviving items in our collections then take part in a special scavenger hunt through the Museum. Homeschool History Day programs feature a field trip experience, a chance to go through the Museum, and an educational activity.
Reservations required. Two sessions offered: 10 – 11 AM and 11 AM – 12 PM
$5 for Museum Member Students | $10 for Non-Member Students
Free for Museum Member Adults | $12 for Non-Member Adults
For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236