Knight News

Academic Calendar

• December 13-15: 8th Grade Yosemite Trip 

• December 15: 7th Grade Roller King Trip 

• December 22 - January 7: Winter Break 

• January 10: Benefits Info Session 

• January 15: MLK No School

• January 16: All Staff PD Day 

• January 24: Progress Reports 

• February 16 - 19: Presidents Day Break 

• February 23: LEAP Bingo and Silent Auction Fundraiser 

• February 26: Minimum Day for LE Academy Goals 

Academic Requirements →  Parent Handbook 

• • Overview: Trimester 1 has concluded, and we're already three weeks into Trimester 2. It's crucial for all families to grasp the academic expectations at Leading Edge. Whether receiving Honor Roll certificates or, conversely, Academic Hold letters, families may have questions about these standards. Please dedicate some time to review the relevant sections of the Parent Handbook. This will provide clarity on the criteria used to assess student success.

India Cultural Day    →   Sign Up Here 

• • Overview:  Leading Edge Sixth Grade's Annual India/South Asia Cultural Day and Bazaar is Thursday, December 21st! This is one of our students' favorite events of the year.

  • Families are welcome to join us from 1:20 - 2:40pm to view the rangoli art, see the dance performances (starting around 1:20pm), and visit the group project tables. As always, volunteers and donations are much appreciated. Donations can be sent in to Mrs. Bibayoff or the office labeled "LE Sixth Grade". Please sign up if you are able to help that day. Thank you!

Introducing LEAP Bingo and Silent Auction →  February, 23rd 2024 

• • Overview:  LEAP has noticed the costs of field trips have gone up this year, and we appreciate our community's ongoing support in covering these fees. To help offset expenses and gradually rebuild our fundraising efforts at Leading Edge, we're introducing a new annual event—the Bingo and Silent Auction Night. 

  • First Steps:  We're seeking families to join forces with us in reaching out to businesses, friends, and family to secure donations for our silent auction. As the event date draws near, we'll also be on the lookout for small food donations to boost our revenue.

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