Falcon Updates
December 18, 2016
Barnes and Noble - Cheerleader Fundraiser
Go to the High Point Barnes and Noble the week of December 17 - December 23.
In Store in High Point or Online (ANY STORE)
Cheerleaders will be in the High Point store on 12/17 from 10 am to 8 pm
and on 12/18 from 11 am to 6 pm
A percentage of each sale goes back to The NCLA cheer team - costs you nothing.
Use Bookfair ID CODE at checkout: 12052700
Capital Campaign - SOAR
First Families list will be sent out one last time to verify spelling and to make sure we haven't left anyone out. Also, the dress down coupons (For each student in family: 2 that contributed by November 28 and 1 for those who donate by December 21) will be sent home before break.
If you plan to donate with a recurring charge you will need to set it up by Tuesday morning at 8am to be included in the banner. You can also do a recurring check through your online banking just set up vendor to NCLA at 4353 High Point Rd; Kernersville, NC 27284 to be sent monthly. This will avoid any fees to us through paypal.
Click HERE to donate online or to see what the plans for the future are for our campus. You can also donate by check with students name and SOAR in subject line. NO amount is too small or too big. Ask those family members that would normally buy wrapping paper or candy, etc, to donate an amount to our school. Families can also create a monthly donation amount allowing you to split up the amount into smaller segments - using online paypal option. You can also send in a check in an envelope marked SOAR and child's name and teacher.
Those donating by December 21 will receive 1 dress down day per student in family.
Attractions books for sale!
Email Faenza or Wood if interested.
Both Piedmont Triad and Western Piedmont Books available.
$25 - can send home same day
We're Going To College! - Class of 2017 Official Acceptances
Abby Warren - UNC Charlotte
Cassidy Pulliam - Wingate University, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina University
Caylee Flippen - Wingate University
Kyla Smith - East Carolina University
Landon Fowlkes - Wingate University
Lauren Deason - Florida Gulf Coast University
Lauren McGee - Mars Hill University
Congratulations to Lego League Team!
Thank you to Mr. Fullerwinder for being staff sponsor to both FLL teams this year!
PSAT information coming home THIS WEEK
Students who took the PSAT in October at school will be giving their score report and the test booklet this week. Please look over it with your child. There is valuable information included so the students can make gains and prepare for the SAT.
College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to create individualized practice plans for students. This is FREE and you should take advantage of it.
Make sure students who took the October PSAT/NMSQT create and connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts.
Information to log into Khan Academy is included on the front of PSAT/NMSQ report that will be sent home with students this week. The individual log in codes to access Khan Academy are printed on the front of the score report.
High School Service Hours REMINDER
Thank you for the inquiries this week regarding service hours! Please, note that all high school students will be granted service hours once completing the Community Service Form and giving it to either Mrs. Sellmer or Mrs. Wood. If we do not have the form, we cannot account for those hours served.
Thank you for your understanding. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sellmer at msellmer@thenclar.org or 336-992-2710 if you need further information. Thank you!
Buying any giftcards this season?
To access the program, look for an email from your child's teacher. The school code CANNOT be posted on social media or sent out in mass emails.
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, December 21 - Early dismissal @ 1 pm. Start of break.
Wednesday, December 21 - End of Quarter. Enjoy your BREAK
Tuesday, January 3 - Teacher Workday. No school for students.
Wednesday, January 4 - Students report to school. First day of 3rd quarter.
Monday, January 16 - No School
See full calendar on website: http://www.thencla.org
Congratulations to Sean Zaidi
Way to go Sean!
CiCi's Night Winners for October and November!
Supplies - Needed - Earn Volunteer HOURS
We have not sent out the monthly list for supplies yet this year but we are running low on many staples that teachers consume frequently.
These are requested supplies to be brought in for November and December.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SIGN UP to bring in items. Even if you brought them in last week, please sign up so that you can receive volunteer hours. We split up the items below in hopes of evening out the donations.
Parents, if you can, please send in the following items to your child's HR teacher or to the main office.
Grades K : Disinfecting wipes and/or copier paper
Grades 5 - 8: Glue Sticks and/or copier paper
Grades 9 - 12: Tissues and/ copier paper
NCLA Staff says THANK YOU
Thank you to Vulcan Materias, The Harrell family, The Viers family, The Warren family, Ronald Gonzalez, The Mason family, The Frietche family, Harry and Michelle Davis and all of the other families that helped put together a wonderful party for our staff. We thoroughly enjoyed it! You are appreciated!
Thank you to Cheryl Maxwell and all parents that contributed to the delicious desserts for staff on Monday, December 18.
Allstate Foundation Grant - $1000
Midterm Schedule for High School Students
- Friday, December 16 - Electives and Science
- Monday, December 19 - English
- Tuesday, December 20 - History and Math
- Testing in HS other than the dates above should not occur after Thursday, December 15
- projects may be assigned in lieu of midterm
- All classes may not give a midterm (see your teacher for information)
Amazon shopping?
You only have to set up account once. Your purchases or price on amazon is not affected, but Amazon will send The NCLA a portion of all sales.
Dublin - London High School Trip - Spring Break 2018
CHAT needs YOU
If you can spare a few hours....please consider joining them. Men and women are GREATLY appreciated.
Shopping Corner!
Amazon: smille.amazon.com
Portion of your purchases are given back to The NCLA.
As the holidays approach, please use smile.amazon.com for all of yours and your families purchases from amazon. Your cost is still the same.
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
High School Service Hours
Just a friendly reminder...
The North Carolina Leadership Academy requires students (Grade 9-12) to complete 25 service hours annually. Service hours may comprise of volunteer hours (giving time without pay or academic credit at a not for profit.) Service hours will be recorded from first day of summer to the last day of the school year to count for the following school year. Seniors will be required to complete hours before April 1 of their Senior Year. NOTE: The service hours requirement cannot be waived. To document completed service hours, students must complete the Service Learning Form, make a copy to keep for their records, and turn in the original completed form to the Coordinator of Service Learning. The following will be enforced if students do not meet the expectation of The NCLA Service Learning Program/Requirement: Students will not receive driving privileges on school grounds (parking or driving to/from school.) Students will not be allowed to participate in sports, school clubs, or Prom (with the exception of Civil Air Patrol.) Students may be subjected to Honor Court, which is made up of his/her peers to determined further disciplinary action.
Please see Mrs. Sellmer for your current total hours served for the 2016-2017 year.
Yearbook Ads for Sale!
Do you own a business? What better way to be seen, than to buy an ad in the yearbook! Reach the families of over 700 students, staff and all the friends they share it with! Something they will read over and over again through the years!
⅛ page $50 ¼ page $80
½ page $150 Full page $295
The yearbook staff would be more than happy to help you with the layout!
Contact skawalec@thencla.org
Powerschool APP update
There is now a district code that will allow parents to access our school without searching for a URL. It is located on the sign in page on the mobile Powerschool APP.
Our New District Code: TNCB
Volunteers!
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
In order to be a level 3 volunteer (field trips, interact with students, etc) you will need to complete a background check. mycb.castlebranch.com
In top right corner it asks for a code:
Those who had a background check last year use code: NG93re
Cost is $7.00
Those who are NEW use code: NG93
Cost is $17.75
Pictures for the Yearbook!
The ReplayIt app loads them directly from your phone and the website www.replayit.com loads them from your camera/desktop. So easy!
*Please make sure it is from school events only (no birthday parties, outside sports, or casual photos). Also, if you know grade levels, please include them.
Yearbook says thanks for all the things you parents do!!!
Yearbook PDA!!!
Want to show your student just how much you love them while also slightly mortifying them with your ever so public affections? Buy your very own recognition ad in the 2016-17 yearbook! It may embarrass them today, but will be cherished in years to come!
⅛ page $50 ¼ page $80
½ page $150 Full page $295
The yearbook staff would be more than happy to help you with the layout!
Contact skawalec@thencla.orgDress Code - PLEASE REVIEW
Cardigans and Sweatshirts (logo no bigger than business card):
K - 6: White, grey or navy
7 - 12: White, grey, navy or Red
Logos cannot be worn that are larger than a business card. Black sweatshirts are not in dress code.
Senior Rock
Students were outside when Vulcan delivered the rock by crane. They loved watching this piece of history!
Field Trip Reminders
- all drivers must be a level III volunteer and have the following documents on file - driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of registration
- drivers are asked to drive directly to the event and return directly back to school
- siblings are not allowed on field trips unless previous arrangements have been made with the classroom teacher
- students who do not follow the rules and guidelines will be sent home and parents will be required to make immediate arrangements
Thank you for making these events fun and safe for our students!!!
PE Uniform Orders
Champion - soccer shop: Can order PE and sweatshirts by clicking here
OR
Land's End school Code: 900158767Click here for link to Land's End
REQUIRED: PE Shirt and mesh shorts with logo. If you have not ordered PE uniforms, you must do so. The only exception is for small kindergarteners. The mesh shorts may be too big form Champion. But the logoed t-shirt is required for everyone.
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)
- January 21 (December 21)
- March 11 (February 10)
- May 6 (April 7)
- June 3 (May 9)
ACT DATES: (last day to register in parenthesis)
- February 11 (January 13)
- April 8 (March 3)
- June 10 (May 5)
Click HERE for the ACT website and more information and to register for the test.
School Club News
Inclement Weather
our facebook page: www.facebook.com/thencla and on WFMY and WXII.
2016 - 17 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click here to view calendar.