May 14, 2021

How wonderful it is to see softball and baseball games and chess club all happening after school this spring. A year ago we were struggling to teach a few remote lessons and put learning packets together. Now, every day of sunshine and watching students running + playing + laughing = joy.

We jump into NWEA testing next week, 5/17 through the end of May. Important ways you can encourage your children and prepare for NWEA:

• Get plenty of rest
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Come to school ready to do their best

Keep an eye out for 8th grade RAFFLE SALES this Saturday morning, May 15 in front of the Nobleboro Historical Society building. (The 8th grade is hoping you'll stop to buy tickets on your way to the transfer station.) Another great opportunity to purchase tickets: Monday-Friday, May 17-21 during/after dismissal. Table(s) will be set up by the playground gate. You can pull through the bus circle, pick up your students, and then pull to the side of the lot to park and view prizes.

Grade 8 students have been busy preparing for end of the year activities including their promotion celebration on Wed, June 9 (rain date June 10). The raffle is just one of the ways they have been raising funds for this "season" before they transition to high school.

Teachers will be recommending students for summer school soon.  Summer school dates are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays, July 6-August 5. The Learning Library will be available to families this summer. Math and reading will also be offered this year. Details will follow.

A few trips are planned between now and June 11--the 8th grade outing club, 6th grade to Hurricane Island, gr 2 to Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve, Hardy Boat trips are also scheduled and appear on the NCS FAMILY CALENDAR

Enjoy the weekend sunshine!