NHFW

Developing and maintaining healthy boundaries and relationships are important skills for students.. NHFW offers age appropriate presentations at Maine schools. We have invited NHFW to come to NCS on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. More information and grade level details are on the attached link: LETTER FROM C WEEKS

Wintery Thoughts

Fresh air is an important break in the day and we always try to opt for outdoor recess, unless the windchill causes the temperature to be below 12 degrees.  All students should now be coming to school with proper outerwear to brave the elements. Once snow is on the ground, students should also have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. It may be a good idea to send in an extra hat and gloves for your child to keep in their cubby or locker.

The WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL CONCERT is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 at 6:15 pm. Please put this date on your calendar. We're preparing for a wonderful seasonal performance! The book fair will also be open that evening in the library.  More details to come.

Winter weather occasionally means a change to our schedule. Families should be receiving an automated text or voice message when school is cancelled or a 2 hr delay is necessary.  If you have not been receiving the message, be sure to let the office know.  It's important that school has your current contact number. We appreciate being advised when any portion of your contact information changes.  

Just a reminder, it's helpful that we receive word from families by 9 am if your child will be absent, tardy, or has a change in dismissal plans.  We always appreciate the call or email!

What you need to know this week . . .

Chess Club has begun.  Basketball season is upon us, and we have a few more seasonal happenings during November. 

We've been preparing to serve our Grade K-4 guests next week at the annual Thanksgiving Community meal! K-4 students may invite guests.  Please be sure that you've responded to our invitation if you are a K-4 parent.   Here's a link for details:  Details/invite/rsvp

It's a treat for us to invite families in to school and serve our guests. It's also a treat for our entire school to share a meal together. Angela and Paige prepare the dinner, including fresh, local vegetables. We will gladly accept desserts from any grade students, K-8!  If you love to bake, we'll be collecting desserts at the office beginning Thursday afternoon,11/21 or at the beginning of school on Friday morning, 11/22.  

Lifetouch Retakes are Monday, 11/18.  If you would like a retake, send your first package in to school on Monday and/or go to mylifetouch.com for more package options (picture day ID: LG229050Q1). 

The Y has extended their Giving Tree deadline to Friday, Nov. 22.   We still have forms available at school if you'd like one. Minnehata's Toy Drive forms are also at the office and they are due the following week, Friday, 12/6.  

Jr High families may be interested in attending a High School Choice Info Night at GSB on Monday 11/18, 5-7 pm.  Secondary Choice info

Next week our school menu offerings have changed slightly:

• Monday:   Grilled Chicken
• Tuesday:  Tacos and Fish Sticks
• Wednesday:  Spaghetti with meat sauce or plain sauce
• Thursday:  Pizza

Parent Teacher Conferences continue into next week on Nov 18, 20 and 21.   No school for students the following week, November 25-29.  Trimester 1 officially ends on 11/29.

   

Have a happy weekend!

Long weekend ahead!

A group of 8th grade students recently returned from a fall OUTING CLUB TRIP in the White Mountains.  Students, parents and backpacking trip leader/teacher Ken Williams planned and prepared beforehand by organizing gear, planning meals and discussing what's to be expected.  Thinking about how to be prepared is an important piece of backpacking; the lessons learned become valuable life experiences too.

• We'll have PICTURE RETAKES on Tuesday morning when we return from the long VETERANS DAY weekend.  
• Order forms for NCS LIONS apparel are also due at school on Tuesday. (See info on the post below.)  ORDER FORM
• K-4 families are invited to our all school Thanksgiving Dinner and should RSVP by Friday, Nov 15.  K-4 Families
• Do you know the date/time for your Parent/Teacher Conference(s)?  Conferences begin 11/14 and extend into the following week.  

Welcome to November! It will be a busy month, so read on . . .

Pumpkin Day was fun!

Parent/Teacher conferences:  Families are an important part of a child's education, and teachers look forward to talking about your child's progress and the specific things students are working on during the year. Beginning Nov 14 and extending into November, NCS teachers will be holding parent/teacher conferences.  If you've signed up, great(!) and thank you.  If you haven't had a chance to do that yet, we hope you'll get in touch with the school or sign up directly by accessing the remaining available times through this link:  Parent/Teacher Conference Signup Link  

Grade 7 and 8 Nov 20 and 21 conference times are filled but the teachers are happy to make an appointment work for you.  Email kwilliams@aos93.org or lstiles@aos93.org.

Lifetouch returns to NCS to offer retakes on Tues, Nov 12.  If your child was absent on the first picture day, extra order forms in the office. For a retake, simply turn the original package in to the photographer.

We're selling LIONS apparel this month. LIONS APPAREL FORMS  We can also send home paper order forms. Your order should be returned to the school by November 12 (so items will be ready in time for holiday gift-giving.)  

Grade 8 families are encouraged to pay attention to these two dates:

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 @ 6:30 pm:  8th Grade Family Night/Open House at Lincoln Academy Dining Commons
• Monday, Nov. 18, 5-7 pm:  AOS93 Seconday School Choice Info Night. This will be held at Great Salt Bay School.  

The NCS All-School Thanksgiving Community Dinner is Friday, November 22. K-4 families, watch for your invitation and please RSVP by November 15th. Details & RSVP for K-4: GR K through Gr 4 Family Link