Knight News

Academic Calendar

• December 4: Minimum Day - 12:35 Dismissal

• December 6: Preview Day #2 

• December 7: Coffee Talk / LEAP Meeting 

• December 8: Winter Dance

• December 13-15: 8th Grade Yosemite Trip 

• December15: 8th grade MOSAC trip 

• December 15: 7th Grade Roller King Trip 

• December 22 - January 7: Winter Break 

Minimum Day Monday, December 4→  Academic Calendar  and  Bell Schedule 

• Details:  

  • This year, Leading Edge has designated three minimum days to concentrate on our academy goals. Our focus includes fine-tuning our behavior support practices and revitalizing our student portfolio assessment process. 

  • Dismissal is 12:35 pm with lunch available till 1:00 pm 

LEAP Meeting and Coffee Talk  Thursday, November 7 →  Join the LEAP Facebook Group Here 

• Details: 

  • Coffee Talk: Come to chat with Dr. Lokteff and the LEAP officers. This is a fun and casual way to connect, build community, and share our ideas and values

    • Time: 8:30 - 9:00 

    • Location: Amphitheater

  • LEAP Meeting:  Join us for the LEAP meeting right after Coffee Talk! We welcome all parents to stay and get involved. Our dedicated LEAP officers have been making significant contributions this year, and we invite you to hear about their exciting initiatives or even join in on the fun! 

    • Time: 9:00 - 9:30 am

    • Location: Knights Landing 

Winter Dance Friday December 8 → Information  / Donations and Volunteers Needed

• Details: 

  • Help Needed: Please consider contributing to the winter dance. Click on the Sign-Up Genius to see what is still needed. You can drop off items in the front office before the dance. Please mark them "Leading Edge Dance" so they don't get eaten by hungry administrators. 

    • Sign Up Here

  • Dance Details: Tickets on sale next week in the amphitheater during lunch! $5 presale and $7 at the door. We will have a DJ, photo booth, food, and plenty of fun!

    • Date: Friday, December 8

    • Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm

High School Information → No Action Required for CECA and IB Recommendations  

• Details: Our staff will take care of CECA and IB teacher recommendations for all students, you do not need to request them. In December, homeroom teachers will have 8th grade students indicate which programs they are applying to. Our staff will then complete the recommendations.  Admin coordinates with the CECA and IB programs to ensure all LE students have their materials in correctly. 

• Parent To Do: 

  • Complete Application -  CECA   or   IB

  • Application Window Opens November 15  

Share Your Perspective Regarding NUSD Facilities

Are you interested in more TK classrooms, shade structures for our playgrounds, a renovated track/field, or more classroom spaces on our Blackrock campus? Natomas USD is in the process of developing facilities plans for campuses across the district - including Star Academy and our Blackrock campus. This is an opportunity to provide feedback about needed facility improvements. Click here to review the NUSD Flipbook and provide your feedback or rank the ideas of others on the ThoughtExchange by December 9th.

2024-25 Applications NOW Open

Applications for the coming 2024-25 are now open. To be considered in the lottery applications must be submitted by January 12th at 4pm. Upcoming dates and details can be found at https://www.natomascharter.org/app 

If your child is currently enrolled in 5th grade at Star Academy, 8th grade at Leading Edge, or 8th grade at PACT and you would like them to remain at Natomas Charter School you will need to submit an application for the coming school year. 

New School Year Calendars Posted

The NCS Board of Directors has approved calendars for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. We encourage you to take a look at these calendars for planning your family vacations. All school calendars can be found at https://www.natomascharter.org/calendars