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.