Falcon Updates
October 16, 2016
Welcome Back from BREAK!
This week is a new start for grades.
Please complete the survey by clicking HERE if you would like to give feedback about the calendar as we make plans for next year's calendar.
State of our School!
Childcare will be available from the cheerleaders children potty trained and up. Cost is $3 per child OR $5 per 2 children in the same family. The students will be in Mrs. White's classroom.
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
Community Service Day Success!
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!!!
Boosters Trunk or TREAT and Drive In Movie Bash
We will be showing:
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
- There will be hot dogs, S'mores, Hot Chocolate and Boosters will have Concessions for Sale
- There will be prizes for best K-4 Costume, Best 5-8 Costume and Best 9-12 Costume. There will also be a prize for best decorated vehicle.
- Candy for all the kiddies
Parents, plan to decorate your trunk and pass out candy to The NCLA students!
Box Tops Contest
The next school-wide Box Top contest will be on Friday, Oct. 21. PTO is hoping each class in every grade will submit box tops.
Please send in the Box Top labels you've collected either on a collection sheet or in a sealed bag. MUST label with TEACHERS NAME so that we can declare a winning homeroom.
You don't need to wait until Friday 10/21 to turn them in, welcome to turn in your box tops anytime before to the Box Top monster in the office.
Box Tops have a few rules for us all to follow:
- Box tops must have a valid date, cannot not expired
- BONUS box tops come in all sizes & materials and we're not allowed to attach these to collection forms (sealed baggie works great for these). Click here for collection form.
CiCi's Pizza Ordering
Parents, we are excited to offer a school wide lunch option with Cici's Pizza starting on Friday, October 21st.
Lunches will include 2 slices of pizza, a salad or carrot sticks, brownie and a water for $5. Additional slices of pizza may be ordered and we will be pursuing other side options as the program progresses. Instructions on how to place your online order are attached to this email. Please note, orders must be placed online (http://cicispizza.h1.hotlunchonline.net) and submitted no later than 8:30 am on Friday mornings to be accepted. We cannot accept orders or payments outside of this system with this program.
The NCLA piloted this program with our 3rd - 6th graders for two weeks. We think the program went very well, but have the following tips to ensure it is a success for your child.
- If your child will not eat a side item, please do not order it so we do not waste food.
- Please review with your child what they ordered in the morning.
- Please place your order no later than the night before to ensure you do not miss the cut off time.
- We run two reports to ensure we do not miss any orders. If your child is not on the report and did not pack a lunch they will need to go to the front desk. We cannot sell them an order on Friday.
Click HERE for directions to set up an account.
Middle School Jack-O-Lantern Jam
The NCLA Middle School Student Council is sponsoring the Jack-O-Lantern Jam (dance) on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 7:00-10:00 pm in the NCLA gymnasium for students in grades 6, 7, and 8th grades. The flyer for the dance is attached here. This will be a costume dance, and prizes will be awarded for various things. We will also have a pumpkin carving contest...pumpkins must arrive carved.
The dance will feature a professional DJ, food, decorations, and prizes for costumes and pumpkins. The admission price is $10.00. No other money is needed once inside unless students would like to purchase iced pumpkin lattes...they are $1.00 (decaf of course). The price covers DJ, food purchased by committee, decoration needs, and allows Student Council to make a profit to purchase items needed at the school.
We need help with food items, chaperones, and other things in order to help make this dance a success. Please click on the link below and see how you can help our middle school students have an amazing time at the Jack-O-Lantern Jam!!!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Sign up HERE to help.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, October 18 - Cici's Pizza Night
Wednesday, October 19 - PSAT for 11th graders.
Wednesday, October 19 - BOT Meeting in multipurpose room at 5:30
Thursday, October 20 - State of our School Meeting for parents - School Report Card Data for our school. 6 pm in the gym
Friday, October 21 - Box Tops Collections sheets due
Wednesday, October 26 - Pre-ACT for 10th graders.
Wednesday, October 26 - Cupcake Cuties - The NCLA day!
Friday, October 28 - Trunk or Treat Boosters Event 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, October 29 - Jack-o-Lantern Jam for middle school students from 7 pm - 10 pm
See full calendar on website: http://www.thencla.org
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.orgGo Go Applesauce Packets
PTO has added a GO GO squeeze applesauce collection bin in the lunch room. The bin is labeled and once applesauce is consumed, the cap can be twisted back on and it can be collected.
Toddler snacks with similar twist cap are also accepted by Terracycle. This sustainable effort helps the planet and NCLA raise money. THANK YOU!
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
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.
Interested in Service Academy Admission?
10/8 in East Flat Rock
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/_files/documents/CAD/East%20Flat%20Rock%208Oct.pdf
on 10/22 there is one in Wilkesboro.
http://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398466
there are a few more that Pat McCrory is sponsoring throughout the state.
https://governor.nc.gov/press-release/governor-mccrory-promotes-service-academy-days
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
HIgh School Trip Sign-up
All students in grades 9 - 11 are invited to sign up for High School European trip in June 2017. Students will visit London, Paris, Rome and Venice.
Price increases around December 30th so register before then if you can.
Visit EF Tours for more information and to register:
For Europe: www.eftours.com/1788214BZ
Tour Numbers!
Europe: 1755214BZ
Information about fundraising will be available to those that sign up.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Wood at awood@thencla.org
Dress Code
Cardigans and Sweatshirts (logo no bigger than business card):
K - 6: White, grey or navy
7 - 12: White, grey, navy or Red
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
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)
- November 5 (October 7)
- December 3 (November 3)
- January 21 (December 21)
- March 11 (February 10)
- May 6 (April 7)
- June 3 (May 9)
ACT DATES: (last day to register in parenthesis)
- October 22 (September 16)
- December 10 (November 4)
- 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.
Day of Service
Thank you for SERVING BIG this weekend!
Volunteers are the BEST!
2016 - 17 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click here to view calendar.