Falcon Updates
January 22, 2017
2017 - 2018 Calendar
Click HERE for a direct link.
Week of January 23 - 27
Monday: A Day
Tuesday: B Day
Wednesday: A Day
Thursday: B Day
Friday: A Day
Don't forget FRIDAY IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY!
ALL Juniors and Seniors - Meeting Tomorrow (Monday)
No students are permitted to go off campus for lunch tomorrow, (Monday, January 23).
Attention Rising Juniors and Seniors
2017-2018 Juniors & Seniors
Juniors and seniors are allowed to take courses at Forsyth Tech free of charge. These courses are part of a dual enrollment agreement between NC Department of Public Instruction and the NC Community Colleges. All credits will count for both high school and college. The first step to qualifying for the courses is through placement testing at Forsyth Tech. Students take both a verbal and a math test. Once they pass these tests, they must return the test scores to Mrs. Wood in order to be eligible for registration for these classes.
Please make sure to sign your student up for one of the testing times/dates attached. Classes fill up quickly so no enrollment guarantees can be made later in the year.
LINK to sign up for a date to test. ONLY 25 students can test each day.
It's NOT TOO LATE!
Capital Campaign - SOAR
THANK YOU to the families that have donated so far.
We sent home the first families dress down coupons before break. We will be sending the rest home this week. There will also be one final check for names for the first families banner.
GOALS: Expansion of a separate High School building and an additional gym.
You or family or friends may send or mail in a check for a one time payment or set up 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.
HIGH SCHOOL Field Trip
Please sign and return permission slip by Friday, January 20 to your child's history teacher (Strayhorn or Buck). Permission slips can be accessed on website under documents and forms. In "student forms" folder. Please make sure you pay close attention to permission for transportation. Click here for direct link. Cost of trip is $10.
Senior News
College application deadlines are rapidly approaching! Please see Ms. Wood for help. Time is running out to get your applications in!
Jostens will be here on January 27th at 1:00 pm to meet with the seniors. All seniors must be present. It should take no more than 30 minutes. All pricing and information on Caps and gowns will be presented then as well as options to purchase announcements.
February 2nd at 2:00 pm, Jostens will be here for you to place the orders.
Senior fees due by February 28th to Ms. Wood or Ms. Sellmer
Graduation will be Saturday, June 3 @ Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville
Class of 2017 Official Acceptances/ Enlistments
Abby Warren - UNC Charlotte, UNC Wilmington
Brandon Dixon - US Marine Corps
Brant Lohr - US Marine Corps
Cassidy Pulliam - Wingate University, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina University, UNC Wilmington
Caylee Flippen - Wingate University, Applachian State University
Erin Wallace - Johnson University
Hunter Bowman - UNC Charlotte, Appalachian State University
Kyla Smith - East Carolina University
Landon Fowlkes - Wingate University, East Tennessee State, East Carolina University
Lauren Deason - Florida Gulf Coast University
Lauren McGee - Mars Hill University
Zach Ellis - USMA West Point
Thank you! More Box Tops PLEASE
January - Students in grades 2 - 4
We will request supplies for various grade levels for the last half of the year. If you sign up during the month to bring the supplies, you can receive volunteer service hours.
January: Grade 2 - 4
February: K - 1
March: 5 - 6
April: 7 -8
May: HS
These are requested supplies to be brought in for November and December.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO SIGN UP to bring in items.
Grades 2 - 4: Tissues, Hand Sanitizer and/or Copy Paper
Dates to Remember
Monday, January 23 - Interest Meeting for new families (5 pm for K, 6 pm for 1 - 12)
Tuesday, January 24 - Cupcake Cuties Spirit Night
Thursday, January 26 - PTO General Meeting @6:30
Thursday, January 26 - Boosters General Meeting @7:30
Friday, January 27 - EARLY dismissal @ 1:00 pm
Friday, January 27 - Seniors will meet with Jostens in MPR @ 1:00
Saturday, January 28 - Middle School Semi-Formal 7 - 10 pm
Monday, January 30 - Start of Penny Wars!
See full calendar on website: http://www.thencla.org
Cheerleaders Mini Camp on February 4th
"An Evening With The Stars" Semi-Formal Dance Grades 6 - 8
Link for Sign Up.com
Student Council would like to thank you for your support. We used some the proceeds from our last dance to provide Christmas for several families in the area and purchase some needed items at the school. We hope this dance will be as successful as the last. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.
Attractions books for sale!
Email Faenza or Wood if interested.
Both Piedmont Triad and Western Piedmont Books available.
$25 - can send home same day
SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK: January 22-28, 2017
What Is School Choice?
School choice means giving moms and dads the opportunity to select the best K-12 education environments for their individual kids. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning, private schools, and homeschooling. It is an annual celebration of opportunity in education.
"How can I get involved?" Parents asked.
Make sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
Send an email to msellmer@thencla.org and tell us what you LOVE about The NCLA!
Tell your friends about The NCLA!
On Monday January 23 we will have informational meetings to learn more about our school and tour our facility.
5:00 p.m. KINDERGARTEN ONLY
6:00 p.m. 1st - 12th grade
Students
I Love My School Sign: Print this page out and complete. Teachers will take photos with them or decorate their classroom to show the many reasons your school is loved.
This is just the beginning! We will have a fun week celebrating The NCLA!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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)
- 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.