Hootie's Nest
NCCAES Parent Newsletter
NCCAE Weekly Updates from the Parenting Team
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
February NCCAE Service Project

Academic Magnet and School of the Arts Student Partners!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR KONA ICE!

NCCAE Blood Drive

NCCAE CELEBRATING KINDNESS!

Family Literacy Night

NCCAE Spring Fair Book Fair
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE BOOK FAIR!

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

World Read Aloud Day!
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY WAS A SUCCESS! Thank you to the 24 volunteer readers took the time to read to classes! The students thoroughly enjoyed their time with each of you.
Thank you to our Lead Reading Interventionist Ms. Melissa Weiderhold for selecting books that honor Black History Month for each of our guests to read. Thank you to Ms. Megan Minchener for sharing the vision that made this day possible! Please enjoy the highlights from this day by clicking here.
Celebrating the 100th Day of School!
Upcoming PTA Activities and Events
Hootie Valentine's Grams
If you would like to volunteer to assist in preparing Valentine Hootie Grams for distribution, please sign up here for the PTA Hootie Gram Making Party!
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 will be ready for pick up starting at 1:00 p.m. on 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

Feb 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Charleston Area Convention Center
5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
When: Saturday, Feb. 11, Check-in starts at 8 a.m., the race begins at 10 a.m.
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive
Cost: $35
Details: A 5K in support of people with disabilities, this national race series celebrates Community Options’ founding in 1989. Volunteers raise funds and awareness to support housing and employment for people with disabilities. Everyone is welcome – runners, joggers and walkers – and the event is fully accessible and pet friendly. Sign up here.
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.