New Century Weekly Communication Update for Week of October 8, 2012

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education” Mark Twain

Our Mission is to engage students in critical thinking and teamwork that empowers them toward life-long learning and global citizenship.

Important Dates

This week is Spirit Week at NCA!

• Monday, October 8^th – Formal Day
• Monday, October 8^th – Picture Day
• Tuesday, October 9^th – Jersey / College Day
• Tuesday, October 9^th – National College Fair Trip
• Wednesday, October 10^th – Duct Tape Day
• Wednesday, October 10^th – Late Start, school starts at 9:45am
• Wednesday, October 10^th – GRAD Re-testing all day in the Media Center
• Thursday, October 11^th – Movie Star / Character Day
• Friday, October 12^th – Neon Day
• Friday, October 12^th – End of Block 1
• Friday, October 12^th – Lock-in

A Look Ahead

• Key Club, a nationally recognized service program sponsored by our local Kiwanis Club will begin meeting after Block 1 – watch for details in upcoming announcements!
• For Senior Students and their Families: Mark your Calendars! Class of 2013 Commencement – Thursday, June 6^th, 2013; Hutchinson Event Center; 7:00 pm
• ACT test dates have been posted and given to all senior and junior students – check in and follow registration procedures at ACT.org
• Cap & Gown order forms will be coming home by mid-October.
• The senior class has selected a t-shirt design for the Class of 2013 – look for order form to come home soon!
• Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences – Tuesday, October 16^th – 2:30 – 8:00 pm (sign up with your student’s advisor)
• MEA Workshops – Thursday/ Friday – October 18^th and 19^th (no school)

Professional Learning

• Professional Learning Communities will be meeting on Mondays from 2:15 – 3:00 to continue developing learning targets, formative assessments, and to further implement project seminar curriculum.

Highlights

• NCA is off to a great start! Students are working hard, expectations are high, and we are all striving together towards excellence.
• NCA students really enjoyed Seth Franco from the Harlem Globetrotters, thank you for coming and sharing your story with us Seth!!!
• NCA students had a blast at the Renaissance Festival!