Dear NCS Families,
Now that the school year is well underway, students are diving into academics, and with that comes assessments. This month and continuing into October, students will be asked to participate in a wide range of assessments to help us learn more about them as learners. Some of these assessments are mandated at the state level, some at the district level, and some at the school and classroom level. Whatever the assessment, please know that these are all just snapshots in time. At NCS, we look at the whole child to describe growth and progress; assessments are but one measure. That said, we do communicate to students to try their best on these assessments so that we have the most accurate and honest snapshot. You can help them do their best by making sure they are getting enough sleep at night, providing a healthy breakfast, encouraging them to drink water during the day, and arriving at school on time. All of these habits contribute to their individual success and our overall school performance
If you’d like to learn more about the assessments that we conduct here at NCS, please feel free to reach out to me or your child’s classroom teacher.
Best,
Adam Bullard
Third graders held a meet and greet with their "Senior Buddies" last Friday. They will continue to spend time with their buddies monthly doing fun activities at both NCS and the Round Top Education Center, including cider pressing, learning about prehistoric relics and fossils, and flower pollination.
The soccer team had their first regular season game on Monday, hosting South Bristol. It was a very exciting game, ending in overtime. The Lions gave it all they had, with several amazing saves in goal, but unfortunately lost 6-5.
On Wednesday, the Lions were back in action against Vinalhaven in a 1:30 game.
It's always a great day when the Vikings come to visit, as it gives our students a chance to cheer on their classmates and enjoy a little extra fresh air.
Picture Day is coming up fast!!
Order forms should be arriving home in student backpacks today or early next week!! Be sure to return them before Monday the 23rd. You can also place your order online by using the directions below. And don't forget to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits by clicking HERE.
Forget about Lions, and Tigers, and Bears!!
Students of all ages had a great time (after the initial shock wore off) at the Summer Reading Celebration with Mr. Drew and His Animals Too.
Monday, September 16th
Soccer Game Away at Bristol 3:45pm
Tuesday, September 17th
4th Grade to Hidden Valley Nature Center
Soccer practice 2:45-4:15pm
NPTO Meeting 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 18th
Soccer practice 2:45-4:15pm
Thursday, September 19th
Soccer Scrimmage Home vs. Jefferson 3:30pm
Friday, September 20th
HAPPY FRIDAY!!
Have a child interested in swim? Check out the Wiscasset Community Center and their unsinkable teams/clubs!!
There's still time to take advantage of these great opportunities at our local YMCA, the Skidompha Library, and the Waldo Theatre.
