Can you believe this? Springtime and trimester 3 are here!

NCS sent two teams of students to BATTLE OF THE BOOKS at Lincoln Academy on Friday. "The A Team" (pictured above) came in second place overall and "The Secret Agents" took third place. Twelve teams from throughout AOS 93's five schools participated. Bristol's "The Word Wizards won first place with 51 points. Our teams had 49 and 44, respectively. Students participating in Battle of the Books were given four books to read, discuss, and prepare their strategy for competion at Battle of the Books.

On Friday Noah and Nelson, our Kieve educators in residence, wrapped up their season with us. We have really enjoyed their presence in our building for the past few months. In addition to leading after school activities, Noah and Nelson led games and activities, made connections and provided support in classrooms. We have been very thankful for their enthusiasm and involvement at NCS. 

MEA testing continues this week, scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.Testing begins in the morning for grades 3-8. We appreciate your efforts to ensure your students are at school on time, rested and ready to focus on the day's task.

Trimester 2 Report cards went home on Friday (for K- gr 4) and are now available online (gr. 5-8). Grade 5-8 parents may acknowledge receipt of grades by using the link provided by email.

Baseball and softball season has begun for junior high spring sports enthusiasts. Pitchers and catchers began practicing last week.Team practices start next week.The family calendar on our web page includes sports dates. Please check regularly, since sports information tends to change.

Speaking of the family web page calendar, have you scanned ahead and taken note of these dates?

• It's time for next year's Kindergarten families to contact us. Please go to KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION 
• Lifetouch Spring Picture Day is Thursday, April 12. A change: Spring packages are optional this spring. If you want your child to have a spring package, you'll want sign up ahead of time. More information to come.
• Grade 7 at Kieve April 9-13
• April vacation April 16-20
• Spring Arts Festival (concert) is scheduled for Thursday, May 3. The 2-for-1 Book Fair is open that week April 30-May 4

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