Falcon Updates
November 25, 2018
Week of November 26 - 30
Monday: B Day
Tuesday: A Day
Wednesday: B Day
Thursday: A Day
Friday: B Day
TEACHER DUTY: TEAM C
Tale of Two Wolves
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life:
“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.
”It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”
He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
SOAR -
We do not ask students to sell wrapping paper or candy bars etc but instead give our families and community and opportunity to support our work at The NCLA through direct donation.
This past year, we were able to continue our school report card performance grade of B, purchase a new activity bus for students to use for field trips and athletics, purchased a water bottle filler fountain, ice machine, and gave our teachers bonus'. We need your help again this year to continue our work. Please return the RED envelope with your donation or pledge amounts. Click here for SOAR letter to share with family. YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE THROUGH OUR website under SOAR.
As many of you have heard from those that attended the parent meeting, we are also planning to expand our campus!
Our target is 100% participation from our families and faculty with a goal of $75,000. No tax-deductible gift is too small or too large and with the added support of our families and friends, the ability to make a significant impact can become a reality. A tax donation record will be generated for every donation above $50 and upon request for lesser amounts. What a great time of year to maximize your tax benefits! Options to donate:
Cash or Checks made payable to The NCLA with Soar and students' name in memo line
One time online payments http://thencla.org/soar.html in designated amounts
Recurring monthly payments can be made by setting up Billpay through your banking institution. You can do this electronically through your bank’s bill pay or go into the branch and they will set it up for you.
Falcon Glider: Families who raise or donate $100 - $499
2 dress down passes per child
Family Name on gym banner
Innovator’s Nest: Families who raise or donate more than $500 will receive:
3 dress down passes per child
Family Name listed on gym banner
Family Name on separate banner
Innovator’s Circle: Families raising or donating over $1000 will receive:
- 4 dress down passes per child
- Family Name on separate banner
- Family Name on gym banner
- Player ticket for the NCLA Golf Tournament
Falcon Community Supporters
We are excited for the partnership we enjoy with the school and the support we have from the community. Heather Peters our treasurer with Athletic Director Jeffery Joyce.
Thank you Thermo Fisher Scientific for giving STEM kits to our 4th and 5th graders!
MS Student Council
Letters to Veterans
Over 70 letters mailed
Please follow us....
Remind app
Falcon Community Supporters - join for all your news - all grades sign up
All Families (k - 12 parents and students above age 13)
school facebook page: The North Carolina Leadership Academy
school instagram: thencla
twitter: @nclatweets
Also please be reminded that you may NOT use the name of the school in any social media sites you create on your own.
BLOOD DRIVE at THE NCLA
The drive is open to all parents and students 16 and older. (16-year-olds must have parental consent form filled out.) It will be from 8:30 to 1:00 during the school day. The process takes about an hour. In addition to the immediate gratification that comes with donating blood, students will receive a free dress-down day pass for donating. Food will be provided afterwards. Sign up using the Google Form below:
Link to parental consent form
Interested in saving 15 minutes of your time when you donate? Sign up for RapidPass and skip the health history interview! redcross.org/RapidPass
School Wide Supplies GRADES 2 - 4
We will request supplies for various grade levels for the rest of the year. You can directly order the items from Amazon and send them to the school. CLICK HERE for link or you can purchase them and send them in with your child to the front office.
October: Grades K - 1
November: 2 - 4
December: 5 - 6
January: 7 - 8
February: HS
March: K - 4
April: 5 -8
May: HS
November: White board markers, Disinfecting Wipes and/or Copy Paper
HOMECOMING GAME on Friday, DECEMBER 7
All graduates of NCLA will be honored at half time!
Dates to Remember
Monday, November 19: Dairi-o NIGHT for NCLA. Please come out for dinner and support!
Tuesday, November 20 - Skate Night
Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23: NO School - Thanksgiving Holiday.
Wednesday, November 28 - BOT Meeting @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, December 1 - MS Dance a (6th - 8th grade)
Tuesday, December 4 - K, 1, 2 Concert
Thursday, December 6 - Zack's Yogurt NCLA spirit Day and Night
Friday, December 7 - Homecoming Game!
Saturday, December 8 - HS Homecoming Dance (7 - 10pm)
Thursday, December 13 - MS Music Concert
Friday, December 14 - NCLA Blood Drive
Friday, December 14 - HS Chorus performs at Tanglewood
Friday, December 21 - Early Release 1 pm
Class of 2019 ACCEPTANCES
Addison McKaughn - Western Carolina University
Brooks Parker - East Carolina University, National Guard enlistment
Bryan Wolfe - Methodist, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Wingate
Eva Witteveen - Western Carolina University
Grace Polomski - Gardner-Webb
Grace Warren - East Carolina University
Layla Wood - Wingate University, UNC Greensboro
Mary Gilpin - East Carolina University, UNC-Charlotte
Mathew Ritchie - The Citadel
Nathan McKaughn - East Carolina University
Noah Herbert - Averett University, Liberty
Athletics at a Glance
HS Boys Basketball:
Tuesday, November 27 - 7:30 PM @ Cornerstone Charter Academy
Friday, November 30 - 7:15 PM Carter G. Woodson
HS Girls Basketball:
Tuesday, November 27 - 6 PM @ Cornerstone Charter Academy
Friday, November 30 - 6 PM Carter G. Woodson
MS Boys Basketball:
Wednesday, November 28 - 5 PM Phoenix Academy
MS Girls Basketball:
Wednesday, November 28 - 4 PM Phoenix Academy
WRESTLING
Thursday, November 29 @ Cannon School 4:30pm
NCLA Letterman Jackets
I have had several folks ask about ordering letterman jackets for christmas.
If you think you may be interested in ordering a letter jacket (possibly as a Christmas gift) please complete the form below.
We will let you know how much the jackets are once we place an order this week. The ones ordered last year were right at $90.
- The jackets RUN BIG. (The one Charlotte has on is a Medium)
- They are fully lined and are wool. They are really nice jackets.
- We will sell you the jackets at cost. The school will provide the letters and pins to the athletes that earned them. Jackets can only be purchased by athletes that earned a letter last year or this year so far. You will have to have the letters sewn on as well as any embroidery on the jackets. DO NOT SEND IN ANY MONEY UNTIL WE CONTACT YOU.
Sign up for Scrip! HELP The NCLA with what you are purchasing already!
Shop with Scrip
When we sign up to buy and use gift cards for daily expenses and gifts, NCLA earns rebates from Scrip. It's easy & fast to earn money for NCLA! We'll even have contests to make it fun...
Congratulations to Mrs. Faenza, we're thrilled you won the Tailgating Party Wagon!
One lucky family will win our next drawing & take home a HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KIT featuring a loaded 5 gallon YETI LoadOut Bucket. This contest runs from 10/31-12/18 & EACH $20 in rebates will get you an entry to win. Winner drawn on 12/19.
The first $200 you earn in rebates goes to NCLA (starting 7/1/18) and then you can receive additional rebates by check OR donate additional rebates to SOAR.
To sign up or get more info- please email scrip@thencla.org
Thank you for supporting NCLA!
JOIN REMIND
These are school wide group for large group communication through REMIND APP.
Falcon Community Supporters - join for all your news - all grades sign up
All Families (k - 12 parents and students above age 13)
Scrip:
- @nclasc
K - 4 Parents
5th and 6th Grade Parents
7th and 8th Grade Parents
High Schol Parents and Students
Parent Business Directory
8th Grade Fundraisers
8th grade has 2 fundraisers going on right now to help fund their field trip coming up in May.
1 - Krispy Kreme cards - they are $20, you get 10- B1G1 free dozen coupons
2 - Otis Spunkmeyer products - we have several students participating. Please find an 8th grader to see a catalog. Products will be back the week before Thanksgiving!
If you are interested or have any questions please email me at lakemom267@gmail.com (Andrea Green)
Thank you!
Be sure to check the spelling of the personalization on your spirit order BEFORE you place the order.
NCLA Hospitality for 2018 - 19
We have decided to allow parents/grandparents to sign up for various dates throughout the year to shower teachers with love. Please read description attached to sign-up to give you ideas if you are interested. CLICK HERE for information and to sign up.
Bus Drivers For HIRE
CALENDAR CHANGE
Student Parking Application
Click here for application.
Sports Passes
Adult season passes available for $90 for the year.
Student passes are $40 for the year.
Shopping Corner!
Amazon: smille.amazon.com
Portion of your purchases are given back to The NCLA.
Harris Teeter:
Link your Vic card to the school
School code: 1984
Lowes Foods
Box Tops for Education
Available on many brands: General Mills cereal, Nature Valley, Totinos, etc
Cut them out and send in to your child’s homeroom teacher
Labels for Education
Available on many brands: Bic, Campbell’s, Swanson’s, Pepperidge Farms, etc.
Cut them out and send in to your child’s homeroom teacher