Our week at NCS has been full of learning and fun!!
Kindergartners enjoyed meeting Mrs. Potato Head while learning about Library rules.
Seventh-graders researched Native American tribes in Mr. Suttmeier’s class on Thursday. They are using both online and paper resources for their projects. Grades 3-5 also are learning about indigenous people this fall at NCS.
The soccer team has taken full advantage of our wonderful fall weather, playing 2 games this week. Check out the upcoming events for next week's game times and come see them in action. GO LIONS!!
Show your Lion Pride! The Lions online apparel store through Coastal Locker-Room will be open Monday, Sept 18th - Saturday, Sept 30th.
Homework Club is back!! Students in grades 5-8 are welcome to stay after school from 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting Monday the 18th.
WE'RE GAGA for GAGA BALL!!!!
It's official, NCS is adding a Gaga Pit to our playground area. We are looking for 10-12 volunteers to help with the build and installation on Saturday, October 21st from 8am-12pm. If you are interested please reach out to Michelle York at myork@aos93.org.
Dear NCS Families,
Arrival & Dismissal
After much problem solving with staff, I am pleased to announce that we have reduced our arrival and dismissal procedures down to between 10 and 12 minutes daily. Student safety has not been impacted, but the time that families are waiting in the circle and on the road has decreased considerably. Thank you for being cautious drivers and for following staff directions. For reference, here is the section from our Family Handbook concerning arrival and dismissal.
Student Arrival
Students who arrive at school by bus will be dropped off at 7:55am from the lower parking lot.
Cars may line up on the circle or park in a spot to wait for arrival in the mornings if necessary, but the school will not open until 7:55. Please have your child exit from the passenger side of the vehicle onto the sidewalk for greatest safety. Please pull over to the parking spaces off to the side if your child is in need of support exiting the vehicle. This allows for other parents to leave the traffic circle more quickly.
At 7:55am, all students will be allowed into the building to grab a breakfast if desired and head to classrooms. We ask that parents not enter the building unless there is a scheduled meeting or for other special circumstances. This makes for a smoother and safer transition into the school day for all students.
Student Dismissal
The lower lot will be used for bus dismissal. Students will be called to the buses based on their grade level. The upper lot will be used for car dismissal. Parents and guardians are to pull into the traffic circle and wait for school staff to notify the classroom teachers of their arrival. The student will then be dismissed by the classroom teacher. While leaving with your child, please make sure to be extra cautious of other vehicles and pedestrians.
Economic Status Form
Thank you for continuing to send in the Economic Status Forms. The data collected by this form helps our school secure federal funding that supports various educational initiatives and resources within our school. Please note that all information provided on the form is confidential and is used solely for the purpose of determining our school’s overall eligibility rate. We would be thrilled to hit 100% completion by the end of September! As of Friday, we are at about 50%.
Parent School Partnership Events
Grades 5-8: September 18th 6:00-6:45pm
Grades K-4: September 21st, 6:00-6:45pm
We hope to see you all at our brand new Parent School Partnership Events next week. These events aim to:
Strengthen connections between parents and school staff.
Offer guidance on how parents can support their child’s experiences at school.
Provide insights into our school’s definition of student achievement.
Best,
Adam Bullard
Monday, September 18th
5-8 Parent Partnership Evening 6-645pm
Wednesday, September 20th
Soccer away at Wiscasset 345pm
Friday, September 22nd
6th Grade to Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Monday, September 25th
Soccer vs. Jefferson (played at Lincoln Academy) 6pm
Tuesday, September 26th
Kindergarten to Biscay Orchards
Wednesday, September 27th
Soccer Home vs. So. Bristol 345pm
Friday, September 29th
4th Grade to Hidden Valley Nature Center
Saturday, September 30th
Applefest
Monday, October 2nd
Soccer Home vs. Vinalhaven 130pm
Tuesday, October 3rd
NPTO Meeting 530-630pm
Wednesday, October 4th
Soccer at Bristol 345pm
Thursday, October 5th
Open House 530-615pm
Friday, October 6th
Teacher Workshop Day - No School
