THE ROARING TIMES 10/6/2023

Dear NCS Families,

Chronic Absenteeism

One of the specific areas that our school is assessed by the state and federal departments of education is absenteeism. A student is defined as chronically absent whenever they miss 10% or more school days for ANY reason. A chronically absent child, missing 17 or more days, is less likely to experience academic success and may experience social challenges as well. We know that students who are chronically absent in Kindergarten and 1st grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Chronically absent 6th graders are at a higher risk for dropping out of high school than their regularly attending peers.

To help ensure that your child is ready each day here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

Establish a regular bed time.
Develop a consistent morning routine.
Prepare clothes and backpacks the night before.
Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.
Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments during the school day when possible.
Communicate with teachers and counselors if your child has anxiety about going to school.
Create back-up plans for getting to school in unforeseen circumstances.

Snow Day Survey

Thank you again for filling out the Snow Day Survey.

Best,

Adam Bullard

Students of all ages enjoy a good book at NCS

Of course, they also enjoy getting plenty of fresh air whether it's during recess or while doing research for class projects

The 4th Graders enjoyed their first trip to Hidden Valley Nature Center last Friday, learning how to identify Maine trees. They played a tree system game, adopted their own tree that they will watch change throughout the seasons and journal about. They visited Kettle Hole Bog and learned about different plant species.

A HUGE thank you to NC Hunt Lumber for donating all the materials necessary for our new GAGA Pit!! We are still planning on the build day of October 21st, please sign up HERE if you are interested in lending a hand

3 plastic water bottles - Clip Art Library

A reminder that students are strongly encouraged to bring their own water bottles to school daily. There are several filling stations throughout the school, but minimal amounts of bottled water. We greatly appreciate everyone's cooperativeness as we continue to work with the state regarding the high level of PFAS in our water system.