PIRATE PRESS
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November 13, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAFF ONLY:
50 Bikes for 50 Kids: Can you think of a student who characterizes qualities such as respect, fairness, caring & citizenship? If so, please nominate them to be a part of this amazing program. Students chosen for recognition will get to experience building a brand new bike to keep for themselves along side other community members. Please visit jibe.org/50bikes for more information. We have had several students in the past be part of this awesome opportunity.
Action Team Update Needed: Please add team WIGs and decisions about their showcase on the doc. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a07zBjhEXjlIsdkM8XGIDYe7nPDLA3XMz7kIdinhOnc/edit#gid=1323507048
Handbook Acknowledgement Form: We are still missing some! Please bug your Advisory kiddos and turn in the forms to Taniia ASAP. If you need an additional copy of the form here is a link: https://natomasunified.org/content/uploads/sites/16/2018/10/Parent-Handbook-Acknowledge-copy-MS.pdf
Advisory Trash Pick-Up: This week's schedule: 11/13-Lauer & Marinkovich; 11/14-Millet & Missio & 11/16-Silas & Snelling.
6th SOM: The next 6th grade SOM is Fri Nov 16 in the amp!
PARENTS & FAMILIES:
- Parent Volunteers Needed: NP3 welcomes volunteers at any time, however, we have a specific opportunity to present! Parent volunteers are currently needed for MS snack break! This is about a 20-minute time commitment. All of our Pirates appreciate the opportunity to purchase snacks prior to lunch and proceeds go back into the school and classrooms. Thank you in advance. If you are interested in more information please contact Mrs. Giao in the front office. Arrrgh!
- Enrollment: Hurry, hurry and make sure to share with friends and family! Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year closes Nov 16 for any new student wanting to attend NP3 grades K-9. Applications are available in the front office or on all NP3 websites. NP3 Middle site is www.np3middle.com
- Let's Get Moving Basketball: Basketball starts on Nov 13 and ends Jan 16 Tues and Wed after school. Students can start anytime the next few weeks. See flyer for more information https://natomasunified.org/content/uploads/sites/16/2018/11/NP3-Fall-2018-Basketball-Flyer.pdf.
- Hot Chocolate Sale: Nov 14 Student Gov't will sell hot chocolate in the quad from 7:30-8:00am.
- Giving Tree: Support local families! The Kylie Lillich Giving Tree will be located in the front office starting Nov 15. Students and families can choose ornaments off the tree to purchase gifts and items of need for local families. All gifts are due back in the office by Fri Dec 7. Please see the website for additional information: http://www.kyleesgivingtree.org/.
- Pizza Sales: 7th grade is raising money for their college field trip! Pizza will be for sale after school on the following dates: 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12, 13, 1/10, 1/17 & 1/24. Slices will be available for $1 each and drinks will be for sale as well.
- Action Team Info: We are so excited to share that the Overbooked Action Team is taking a field trip to NP3 ES Fri Nov 16 to share their love of reading books with the younger grades.
- Dodge Ball Tournament: Rounds of 8 will be on Nov 13. Semi-finals will be Nov 14 and finals will be Nov 16.
- CSUS Field Trip: 8th grade students are going on a field trip to visit California State University of Sacramento on Fri Nov 30. Please make sure you turn your permission slip in to your advisory teacher. Here is a link to the form: https://natomasunified.org/content/uploads/sites/16/2018/10/Field-Trip-Form.pdf
- Yearbooks: Yearbooks are now for sale for $23! Purchase online at Balfour.com or students can turn in an order form and check made out to NP3 Boosters to their Advisory teacher. Prices increase Dec 31.