How much do you know about school lunch?

Do you remember what school lunch looked like when you went to school? Some things have changed. Angela and Paige prepare some awesome meals, served with a smile. This month, they've really been focusing on fresh, local food. It's just one thing we love about our school.  

We wouldn't let your child go hungry, but please keep in mind NCS policy--school meals should be paid for in advance. (We generally allow a student go about $6 over before sending an email letting you know about a balance on your child's account.) More details about meals at school can be found in the NCS Student Handbook (under the Parent Resource tab on our NCS WEBSITE.

If you have historically qualified for free or reduced lunches, please be sure that you have completed a new FRL application BEFORE THE END OF SEPTEMBER. (We don't want you to receive a huge retroactive bill!)  If you have not yet applied but think you might qualify for lunch at a reduced rate, you're encouraged to contact the office.

OPEN HOUSE is THURSDAY, SEPT. 26, 5:30-6:15.  We hope to see you there!

Planning for NPTO's NobleBOOro Spooktacular

You're Invited!

Kindergarten Art by Nolan

We'd like to welcome you to our Annual OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, September 26 @ 5:30 pm. Your child(ren) will have an opportunity to show you around and tell you about their school day. Later, in November, parents will have individual time to speak with your child's teacher(s) at parent/teacher conferences. (You'll be able to sign up for a conference at the Open House.)  Families are encouraged to explore your classroom(s) and the school from 5:30 to 6pm. Please join us in the gym at 6pm for a brief school-wide assembly.

We look forward to seeing you at OPEN HOUSE!

Have you turned in a FRL application?  If your student was eligible for FRL (free/reduced lunch) last year, you must submit another application by the end of September.  Anyone interested in applying for FRL may pick up a form at the office. All applications are confidential.

Kindergarten has a field trip on Tuesday.  

School picture day is Monday, September 30. Information has been sent home (or will be sent on Monday!)  Details on how to order online, if that's your preference, is included on the Lifetouch form.   

Field Hockey and Soccer have games this week. Refer to the family calendar regularly for up-to-date game information.  https://sites.google.com/a/aos93.org/ncs/

Enjoy your week and soak up some BEAUTIFUL September weather!  

How was your week?

• The BIKE COALITION of MAINE came to school Monday to teach all NCS students about safety and taking healthy risks.  
• PRACTICE CLUB began this week.  Practice Club is held on M, T, TH each week from dismissal until 3:40. Practice club provides a quiet place for grade 5-8 students to complete homework or projects.  
• Fall NWEA testing took place this week for GR 5-8. The NWEA's are scheduled for GR 2-4 Tuesday, 9/17.
• 8th GR OUTING CLUB has begun meeting in preparation for a fall backpacking trip.
• KINDERGARTEN will go to the APPLE ORCHARD Tuesday, September 24.
• 4th GR and HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE CENTER collaborate on outdoor/natural science programs. The students had a visitor from HVNC this week to be introduced to some special outdoor educational nature/science trips that will take place this year.
• OPEN HOUSE:  Thursday, September 26 5:30-6:15. Everyone will have a chance to visit classrooms 5:30-6:00 followed by a brief assembly in the gym at 6pm.
• SCHOOL PICTURE DAY:  Monday morning, September 30.  Watch for details.

Nobleboro Parent/Teacher Organization (NPTO) raises funds to help provide enrichment opportunities for our school. NPTO is currently planning its very popular fundraiser:  SPOOKTACULAR!--scheduled for Saturday, October 26th. If YOU would like to learn more or become involved in NPTO, you're invited to any of the monthly meetings.The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept 24 at 6pm.  Pizza and refreshments are provided! 

Here's a nice way to enjoy Maine's gorgeous September weather: Come to a SOCCER or FIELD HOCKEY home game!  Most games are scheduled at 3:45pm. Dates/times can be found on the NCS home page.  GO LIONS!

We are still accepting FRL applications and weekend backpack program forms. If you have questions or need a form, contact the office.

Hannaford HELPS Schools (September-November)

Here is a way you can help raise funds for our student activity account:

Welcome to Hannaford Helps Schools!

This fall, we celebrate 20 years of the Hannaford Helps Schools program! Since the program's inception, we've raised more than $12 million to help schools and schoolkids reach their goals. We appreciate your continued partnership, and if you're new to the program – we welcome you! Between 8/25 and 11/30, with the purchase of 4 participating Hannaford Helps Schools items, a customer will receive a printout for 3 School Dollars at the register. The customer can place that printout into your school's slot in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower which is located at the front of the store that your school is registered with. Customers who shop with Hannaford To Go can give their School Dollar printouts to the associate handling their groceries and let them know which school slot to put them in. This year, Hannaford will also donate $1,000 to the highest earning school per store. NEW this year – your school may have a chance to earn DOUBLE School Dollars! The Hannaford store that has the highest increase of School Dollars turned in will DOUBLE the payouts to all its registered schools. Help your school earn double School Dollars by reminding parents to deposit their School Dollar printouts in the tower at the front of the store. Which store is my school registered with? More information about Hannaford Helps Schools Keep an eye out for your School Packet, which contains great tools to promote the program including posters, rack cards, and your Collection Envelope. It should be arriving any day! We look forward to a great year!

Welcome to a new week!

5th grade art class

Fall sports are in full swing.  Our first soccer game is tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/4 at 3:45. It's a home game.  GO LIONS!

Grade 5-8 families:  Please join us Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6pm in the gym for a special middle school meeting.   Here are the details:  Gr 5-8 Parent Letter 

We're having an OPEN HOUSE!  Mark your calendars:  Thursday, Sept 26 at 5:30.  Students will be able to show you their classrooms, meet teachers and staff, 5:30-6:00. At 6 pm we'll have a brief welcome assembly in the gym.  

We are still accepting FRL forms.If your student had free or reduced lunch last year, please be sure to reapply this month. Nobleboro has great meals, thanks to a wonderful kitchen staff. Meals may be paid electronically through a mySchoolBucks account or by sending a check to the office. The link for the menu is under the PARENT RESOURCES tab on our website:  NCS webpage

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