Lower School Weekly Announcements
April 11-15/ Q4/ Week 4
3rd Grade - ACT Aspire Testing - April 11-15
As partners in your children’s education, it is important to ensure that they are prepared for each step along their educational journey. One way to determine student preparedness is through assessment; therefore we will be administering the ACT Aspire to our students during the month of April. All of our 3rd - 4th grade students have taken two ACT Aspire Interim assessments throughout the course of the school year. This data has shown us progression/ regression which has facilitated individual tracking for our students and teachers. ACT Aspire will give us important information that will allow us to determine how your child is progressing at his/her current grade level, as well as along his/her overall path toward future college and career readiness.
ACT Aspire will tell us which important skills, abilities, and knowledge our students have now, and which ones still need to be learned in order to be successful in school and in the future. ACT Aspire will help your child’s teacher understand where he/she is succeeding, as well as where extra help or academic focus is needed. ACT Aspire will also provide specific suggestions for improving skills.
In preparation for these tests, please remember the following:
- This year, our 3rd-4th grade students will be using the ACT Aspire instead of ERB or Stanford Achievement Test as used in previous years. These standardized achievement tests help us determine how your child compares with others and themselves and helps us align our curriculum for optimal success. While we do want students to do well on these tests, we do not want to produce unnecessary anxiety about this testing time. Pray with your children and encourage them to relax and to do their best. Remind your children that they are not expected to know everything on the test, but should give each question their best try.
- All ACT Aspire achievement tests are taken online in the Lower School computer lab.
- Please schedule all doctor/dentist appointments so that they are after school. It is extremely important for students to be at school during their scheduled week.
- Please be sure that your child has plenty of rest and a good breakfast each morning. This is very important. Consider the possibility of a thirty minute earlier bed time.
- Your child must be at school each day by 8:00 A.M. so that the testing may start on time. If your child arrives after testing has begun, he/she will not be allowed to enter the classroom until the testing is completed.
- Although these tests are taken online, each student must have available for use two Number 2 pencils with erasers for scratch work.
Thank you for your cooperation in the above areas. Call our office if you have any questions.
This Week...
Olive Garden Night - April 12
The Olive Garden is hotsing a NCS night on Tuesday, April 12. Coach Agresta is asking that if you attend the NCS night that you please mention that you are from the school. They will be donating proceeds from the evening to NCS athletics.
Middle School Preview Day - April 12
On Tuesday, April 12, the Middle School administration and faculty would like to invite the 4th grade students to our first annual Middle School Preview Day. On this morning, the 4th grade class will join us for a taste of middle school life. Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. Mendoza will walk the students to us, and students will be brought back to class after lunch. Students will engage in a rotation of sample middle school class activities, participate in a Q&A session, and enjoy lunch and recess with us. The purpose of this day is to let the students experience middle school, calm any nervousness about the transition, and give them the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.
We pray that your students come home that day excited about middle school, but if there are any questions that arise, please feel free to reach out to us for answers. We are looking forward a wonderful day getting to know your children!
Jenni C. Vega
NCS Middle School Principal
NOTE: Additionally, on Thursday, May 12, the 4th grade students will be attending a Moving-On-Up Chapel with the current 5th-7th grade students while 8th grade attends chapel with the current 9th—11th grade students.
Early Dismissal Day - April 13
On Wednesday, April 13, we will have early dismissal days to provide for our teachers and administration the time they need for professional development.
Lower School - 11:30 A.M.
Middle School – 11:40 A.M.
Upper School - 11:45 A.M.
After Care
After Care will be provided until 5:30 P.M. with Mrs. Latour.
Lunch
Students attending After Care will need to bring lunch from home as the cafeteria will not be open on this day.
Carpool
PLEASE be sure that whomever is picking up your child in carpool has a car tag in the window or on the visor. We absolutely love seeing our grandparents assisting working parents; however, we can expedite carline with this simple step.
Active Shooter Drill - April 13
Dear Northlake families,
On Wednesday, April 13 which is our next half-day dismissal, we will be hosting an active shooter drill in conjunction with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Department, Tulane Primate Center Security, and Fire District 12. This mock drill is another part of the security plan we have been working on all year with our consultant. Since last July, we have updated our Emergency Action Plan, held teacher trainings, and updated our facilities in order to provide the safest and best prepared campus possible. A small group of seniors and juniors will be involved, but we will be shutting down the campus via Wolverine Drive from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m for this drill. Parents picking up from the ELC and K-12 after-school care should enter from our new road. More information on after-care pick-up locations will be coming out soon. We have also notified our local business and community neighbors so as to not cause any concerns.
We are looking forward to a productive afternoon of training and appreciate your cooperation in preparation for this day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 985-635-0507.
For His Glory,
Monty Fontenot
Head of School
NOTE: Due to the nature of this drill, all After Care will take place in the slim gym where students can be pickup up if you arrive before 4:00 P.M.
Chapel - April 14
Please join us for chapel on Thursday, April 14 beginning at 8:15 as Mrs. Diggs shares a message from God's Word.
Nick Chetta's Spring Soccer Clinic - April 14- May 10
The clinic will take place at Wolverines Stadium every Tuesday and Thursday from April 14 - May 10 from 4:30-5:30 P.M. The Clinic is $200 for eight sessions and can also be pro-rated for individual sessions.
The clinic will stress the players' abilities technically on the ball as well as tactically off of it. The players will enjoy a competitive atmosphere and challenge each other to get better.
Please make checks out to Nick Chetta. If you have questions please email me at Nchetta@northlakechristian.org, thanks and God Bless!
Variety Show - April 16
One of the biggest and best traditions at Northlake Christian School is our annual Variety Show. This year it will be held on Saturday, April 16.
Lower School 3:00 P.M.
Middle School 5:00 P.M.
Upper School 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS
Tickets may be purchased at the door of the wooden gym for $5 each with a $20 cap for each family.
FOOD
This is a big fundraiser for the senior class. There will be jambalaya an other big food items sold for dinner plans.
If your child is participating in the event and you have questions, please directly contact Mrs. Diggs:
Mrs. Diggs - cdiggs@northlakechristian.org
Next Week...
4th Grade - ACT Aspire Testing - April 18-22
NCS Football Parent Information Meeting for 2016-2017 - April 18
A note from Coach Tony Agresta, NCS Athletic Director...
The annual MANDATORY Football Parent Meeting will take place on Monday, April 18 at 6:00 P.M. in the wooden gym. This meeting is for parents only. This includes parents of ALL NCS football players, incoming 3rd - 12th grade (current 2nd - 11th grade). If your son has an interest in playing football for the upcoming season you MUST attend this meeting.
Please mark your calendars and plan to be there. The football coaching staff will be there to discuss important information concerning the upcoming season, Spring and Summer calendar, spirit wear orders, fundraising, and other important dates.
Once again, this is a MANDATORY meeting for ALL NCS parents.
If you should have further questions, please directly email Coach Agresta: tagresta@northlakechristian.org.
Q4 Midterms - April 20
The Q4 Midterm is Wednesday, April 20. Reports will be emailed to parents by Friday, April 22.
Chick-fil-A Night - April 21
On Thursday, April 21, NCS will be having a Chick-fil-A night at the restaurant on Hwy 190 from 5:00-8:00. Please be sure to mention that you are from NCS; a percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to the school.
Cheerleading Meeting for 2016-2017 - April 21
The annual MANDATORY Cheerleading Parent Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 21 at 4:00 P.M. in the school library. This meeting is for parents only. This includes parents of ALL NCS cheerleaders incoming 3rd - 4th grade (current 2nd - 3rd grade). If your daughter has an interest in cheerleading for the upcoming season, you MUST attend this meeting.
Mrs. Rick, 3/4th Cheerleading Coach, will be there to discuss important information concerning the upcoming season, Spring and Summer calendar, spirit wear orders, fundraising, and other important dates.
Once again, this is a MANDATORY meeting for ALL NCS parents.
If you should have further questions, please directly email Mrs. Rick: arick@northlakechristian.org.
NOTE: Mrs. Vega will be hosting at meeting for the current 4th grade students who are interested in cheering on the 5/6th grade team. More information is TBA.
ACSI Art Festival - April 22
Under the direction of Mrs. Potter, K-4 art teacher, the following students will be representing NCS at the annual ACSI Art Festival to be held on April 22 in Metairie:
Kindergarten
Gabrielle Chatelain – Drawing Color, Evan Welch – Mixed media
First Grade
Evie Adair – Mixed media, Faith Burst - Painting, Maitland Popham - Painting, Dalia Tanner – Recycled Art
Second Grade
Darian Collins – Recycled Art, Mikah Mendoza - Painting, Heidi Poole – Recycled Art, Arden Richards – Mixed media, Eliana Trevino – Drawing – Black & White
Third Grade
Connor Giambrone – Fiber Art, Kate Brockman – Fiber Art
After School Care Donations
Mrs. Latour, After School Care Director, is asking for donations of gently used DVDs or VHS tapes to be used in ASC on rainy days. You can send those donations to Mrs. Darlynn's office or give them to Mrs. Latour when you pick up your child from ASC.
Box Tops = Teachers' Retreat
Did you know that for the past five years each July that our Lower School teachers have attended an out-of-town retreat in preparation for each new school year?
During that time, they are given the opportunity to bond with one another and just relax as they get away from the hustle and bustle of their summer family obligations as well as getting their classrooms and lesson plans ready for their new students. But, and most importantly, they are introduced to and learn about the upcoming spiritual theme for the new school year equipping them to reach their students at a whole new level during the monthly studies of the themes throughout the school year. In years past, these themes have included the Fruit of the Spirit, the Armor of God, and the Names of God just to name a few.
Many people do not know that the way in which this retreat is budgeted and provided is through the proceeds earned from the collection of Box Tops. So, we ask for you to carefully consider visiting the Participating Box Tops Products page and selecting some of these products the next time you are at the grocery store.
Additionally, if you would like to make a monetary donation to be allocated to the annual Lower School Teaches' Retreat or for the purchase of the teachers' T-shirt, that support the annual theme that they wear periodically through the school year , please email Ms. Arnold: marnold@northlakechristian.org.
Lost & Found
On the first of every month, items left in the Lost & Found are donated to the Used Uniform closet (all proceeds are allocated to the Fine Arts Department) and/or Goodwill. The Lost & Found table is located in the Lower School hallway.
Wolverine Wear Orders - April 13-22
The first 2016-17 Wolverine Spirit Wear ordering window is open from April 13-22! If you are interested in purchasing the official spirit wear (NCS t-shirts and sweatshirts, football fan shirts in preparation for the fall season (only to be worn by fans, not players for practice), and hat, please see the instructions below for our ordering procedures. Remember, when you order here, your purchases benefit the Wolverine Booster Club (parent athletic association).
Please CLICK HERE for more information on the items that are being offered, but ALL items will be ordered and paid for online. Samples of all of these items are available in the Upper School office to check sizing. Please check sizing before placing order if you need as there are NO RETURNS.
Ordering Details:
1. Between April 13-22, go to www.bsnsports.com and click on "My Team Shop" logo.
2. Click "Login Now" and enter access code "wolver7D3".
3. Add items you want to purchase to your cart, then checkout, paying by credit card.
4. Please read the entire description of each item before ordering to ensure that you are purchasing exactly what you want. If the item is a youth size, it will say "youth". If not stated then the item is an adult size. Order carefully as NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
5. When entering your student's LAST NAME, please, please, please put the child's 16-17 grade level behind it. For example: John Smith 8. This will assist us greatly in quickly distributing the orders once they arrive.
6. If problems, use "Live Chat" or e-mail NCS Coordinator, Angelle Lyman at angellelyman@bellsouth.net. Order ships to NCS in 2-3 weeks. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONTACT ANGELLE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! Please do not contact BSN directly as it slows down the ordering process.
7. Please ONLY use the access code on the above referenced flyer. No older codes will work during this ordering window.
8. Please note that outerwear (crew sweatshirt, hoody sweatshirt, etc.) may worn daily as a part of the regular school uniform but all other items (t-shirts, polo shirts, & visor) may only be worn on "spirit days".
3rd & 4th Grade Golf Mini Clinic - Begins April 8
The Golf mini clinic is FREE and open to girls and boys in 3rd and 4th grade and will be held on Fridays from 3:30-4:30:
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
It's not too late to register. Please click HERE to complete the online registration form.
If you should have any further questions, please directly email Coach Aaron Agresta, Varsity Golf Coach: aaagresta@northlakechristian.org
3rd & 4th Grade Softball Mini Clinic - Begins May 3
The Softball mini clinic is FREE and open to girls ONLY in 3rd and 4th grade and will be held on the following Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30:
May 3
May 5
May 10
May 12
It's not too late to register. Please click HERE to complete the online registration form.
If you should have any further questions, please directly email Coach Watts, Varsity Softball Coach: lwatts@northlakechristian.org
Camp Northlake and Summer Sports Camps
Summer fun begins at Northlake! Registration for athletic camps and Camp Northlake are now available online! CLICK HERE FOR OUR LIST OF SPORTS CAMPS and CLICK HERE TO VISIT CAMP NORTHLAKE'S WEBSITE.
Looking Ahead...
APRIL
April 11-15, 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Standardized Testing
April 12, 4th Grade Middle School preview day – 10:00-12:00
April 13, 11:30 Dismissal and Smoothies
April 15, Kindergarten to Culinary Kids
April 16, Variety Show
April 18, Football meeting with Coach Agresta for current 2nd-11th parents
April 18-22, 4th Grade ACT Aspire Standardized Testing
April 20, Q4 Midterm
April 21, commUNITY event - Chick-fil-A Night
April 22, ACSI Art Festival
April 22, 1st Grade to Liuzza Farm
April 29, 4th Grade to Swamp Tour
April 29-May 1, Mystery Dinner Theater
Northlake Christian School
Email: www.marnold@northlakechristian.org
Website: www.northlakechristian.org
Location: 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, LA, United States
Phone: 985-635-0402