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Academic Calendar

• April 15 - April 19: CAASPP Testing 

• April 15 - April 19: Spirit Week 

• April 19: Student Movie Afternoon @ 3:00 

• April 19: T3 Progress Reports 

• May 2: Open House 

• May 6 - 10: Staff Appreciation Week 

• May 9-10: 8th Grade Portfolios 

• May 17: School Dance 

• May 24: All Staff PD

• May 27: Memorial Day 

• June 3 - 7: All Minimum Days 

• June 6: EOY Trips 

• June 7: Promotion 

eWaste Fundraiser   →  Saturday, April 13 

• • Overview: Tomorrow, we invite you all to participate in our eWaste drop-off event, which will take place at our Blackrock campus from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Spring is the perfect time to declutter, and what better way to start than by responsibly disposing of those old electronic devices? Whether it's outdated computers, unused chargers, or broken printers, bring them to our event. It’s an excellent opportunity to clear out your home and help the environment at the same time. 

  • Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

CAASPP Test Prep → April 15 - 19 

• • Overview: The state requires educators to assess students' achievements annually. This data collection serves multiple purposes for Natomas Charter School. It enables students to track their annual progress and mastery of state standards. Additionally, the school utilizes this data to identify which students and student groups require additional support.

  • Prepare Yourself: 

    • Bell Schedule 

    • Supporting Your Student with Testing 

• • Tips for Your Student

    1. Sleep, sleep and more sleep!

    2. Eat right, feel better.

    3. Chill out.Stay hydrated

    4. Exercise!

Summer Boost Sign-Ups  →  Mondays - Thursdays June 11 - 27th

Natomas Charter School is holding a Summer Boost program this summer. It is an engaging summer program designed to help students fill in learning gaps in English and Math in order to prepare for advancement to the next grade level. The curriculum will be a STEM and literacy project based and focused on building student confidence in their skills. Afternoon Knight’s Landing may be offered based on community needs.

Where: Blackrock Campus

When:  Mondays-Thursdays June 11 - 27th (no school June 19th)

Time: 8:30-12:30 

To register, please complete the 2024 Middle School Summer Boost form. Space is limited so sign up today! Sign up deadline is April 10th.  

8th Grade Student Portfolio Panels  →  May 9 & 10

• • Details:  8th Grade Student Portfolios are a significant milestone at Leading Edge, symbolizing each student's progress and achievements. They also serve as an opportunity for our community members to participate in the educational process. Panel members play a crucial role in this process by asking questions, evaluating student work, and creating an authentic environment.

  • Who can serve on panels? 

• Parents and Guardians (except for those with 8th-grade students)

• Community Members

• Community Leaders

• NCS Staff 

• NCS Board Members 

• What are panelist responsibilities?

  • • Review the Pillar Rubric 

    • Provide an authentic audience 

    • Ask follow-up questions 

    • Score and rank the student with Leading Edge staff

Sign Up Here 

NCS Staff Openings for 2024-25 School Year

We are in the midst of staffing teaching vacancies for the coming school year. There is a nationwide shortage of qualified educators and we would appreciate your support in helping us spread the word to interested candidates in your personal and professional networks. All of our openings can be found at https://www.natomascharter.or/joinncs Please feel free to share this post from our NCS Facebook page as well. 

Are you interested in paid or volunteer internship opportunities this summer? (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

Check out the Summer 2024 Opportunities Website! If you need help creating a resume or applying for one of these opportunities, reach out to your Counselor or Academic Coach.