Lower School Weekly Announcements
May 9-13/ Week 8
Channel 6 Weather Picture
Tune in to Channel 6 morning news and be on the lookout for some of our NCS Lower School students' weather pictures to be chosen by Margaret Orr for a chance to win passes to the Audubon Zoo.
The following students' artwork was submitted by Mrs. Potter:
Jessie Hayden - K
Denym Kimble - K
Ruby Farnet - 3
JoElle LaCoste - 3
Joseph Roudkovski - 3
Ashlyn Wilson - 3
Isabella Causey - 4
Annie Ireland - 4
Last Week...
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
Northlake Christian has been recognizing this important day as a school family for over eighteen years and did so again this past Thursday, May 5.
This Week... May 9-13
Chapel - May 12
Please join us on May 12 for our LAST chapel of the school year as Mr. Holloway shares a message and gives an introduction to Camp Northlake.
Kindergarten Graduation - May 13
Senior Graduation - May 13
Senior graduation will be held at Church of the King on Friday, May 13 beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Looking Ahead... May 16-20
Early Dismissal Days - May 18-20
On Wednesday, May 18- May 20, we will have early dismissal days to provide for our teachers and administration the time they need to wrap up the school year.
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.
Library Inventory - May 16-20
The NCS library will be closed May 16- May 20 due to inventory. Please be sure to have your child return any library books s/he may have checked out to avoid having report cards withheld.
Donate School Uniforms - May 18-19
Students in grades 1-4 who have used uniforms to donate to our used uniform closet may drop off those donations in front of the school office on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19.
ONLY students who make a donation may participate in a free dress day on Wednesday, May 18. STUDENTS MAY WEAR SHORTS, BUT MAY NOT WEAR SANDLES, OR OPEN-TOE SHOES. All students may, however, wear shorts with old tennis shoes (no sandals) on May 19 to participate in Field Day.
Please note that all students in grades 1-4 MUST WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MAY 20 FOR AWARDS DAY!
May & Summer Birthdays - May 16
Students with a birthday in May, June, July, or August may have a free dress day on Monday, May 16 to celebrate their special day. STUDENTS MAY NOT WEAR SANDLES OR OPEN-TOE SHOES.
NOTE:
The kindergarten students with May, June, July or August birthdays will have their free dress on Monday, May 9.
Field Day - May 19
Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 19. Students in grades 1-4 are encouraged to wear old clothes and tennis shoes as they will be getting wet and muddy. STUDENTS MAY NOT WEAR SANDLES OR OPEN-TOE SHOES. You may also wish to send the following items in a bag on this day:
- Change of clothing and closed-toe shoes
- Towel
- Plastic bag for wet items
If you would like to volunteer some time or make a donation, please directly contact Corinna Hayden:
Awards Day - May 20
Mark your calendars for our annual Awards Day to be held on Friday, May 20 in the wood gym beginning at 8:00 A.M.
- The students must wear their school uniforms to school on this day including uniform shoes and white socks - no "Goodie Two Shoes".
- Students in grades 1-4 should report directly to and meet their teachers in the wood gym where they will be given assigned seats with their classmates. They should NOT sit with parents as they are allowed to do during weekly chapel services.
- Following the ceremony, students will begin checking into After Care at 9:45 A.M. if they are not picked up by a parent in the wood gym.
In an effort to honor all of our students who have worked hard all year as well as due to the sensitively of the information enclosed in the folders, the end of the year folders will only be issued to parents/guardians AFTER each ceremony. The teachers have been instructed to not give the folders to parents who need to leave early nor will they issue the folders to other parents with whom students are checking out for the day.
Due to cost of postage, folders that are not given out by the teachers to parents at the conclusion of each ceremony will need to be picked up in the Lower School office at your convenience throughout the summer, Tuesdays – Thursdays from 9:00-3:00.
NEEDED: Parent Volunteer Pizza Day Coordinator for 2016-2017
We are looking for one or two NCS parents to coordinate our monthly Pizza Days, September - May. Sadly, without coordinators, the Pizza Days will be discontinued.
If you would like more information on what this positions entails, please directly contact Mrs. Lee Manguno: lmanguno@northlakechristian.org.
The bikes are here!!!
These are just a few reminder for parents from our September Lower School Lowdown Principals newsletter. In the event that your child wins a bike and it is the wrong color, size, or gender, we have gift receipts available for you to use for an easy exchange at the store.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Students in grades 1st-4th who have NO tardies, absences, or early check-outs for the entire 2015-2016 school year will be eligible to be placed in a drawing on Awards Day, May 20 for a brand new bike!
ACCELERATED READER: Students in grades 1st-4th who score 85% or better on each AR quiz taken will receive one red ticket per quiz completed to be placed in a drawing on Awards Day, May 20 for a new bike. Four names will be drawn; four bikes will be won! The more you read, the more chances you earn!
NOTE:
Here is the timeline for final AR tickets:
- May 6 – Last day to complete AR for tickets
- May 12 – tickets submitted in chapel
- May 13 – last day for students to complete AR goals/requirements (without ticket opportunity)
ACT Aspire Test Resutls
The results from the 3rd and 4th grade ACT Aspire testing will not be available to us from the company until August or September. Please expect the test results along with detailed explanations of the scores to help you with interpreting the scores to be mailed to your home once they have arrived.
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.
ANYTHING LEFT AFTER MAY 20 WILL BE DISCARDED.
3rd/ 4th Grade Football Sign-Up
Dear Parents,
Preparations for the 2016-2017 third and fourth grade football team are well underway. Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the annual meeting with Coach Agresta that was held on April 18. Whether you were in attendance or not, we would like to extend the opportunity for you to enroll your son in our program by completing the Lower School Football Team link by Friday, May 20 so that you can begin receiving information via email from our coaches in regards to practices, equipment, important dates, etc.
If you should have any questions, please directly contact Coach Agresta:tagresta@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 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 Registration Links
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.
Click Below to View the Camp Northlake Commercial...
Looking Ahead...
MAY
May 10, Preschool Graduation
May 12, Last day for AR tickets in chapel
May 13, Kindergarten Graduation
May 13, Senior Graduation
May 13, 4th Grade to IMMS
May 14, 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 16, Summer Birthday free dress day (K- May 9)
May 17, 1st Grade Bike Hike
May 18-20, 11:30 Dismissal Days
May 18-20, Used Uniform donations
May 19, Field Day
May 20, Awards Day
Northlake Christian School
Email: www.marnold@northlakechristian.org
Website: www.northlakechristian.org
Location: 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, LA, United States
Phone: 985-635-0402