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January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024
Marin Headlands 23-24
Marin Headlands 23-24
Our 6th graders had a blast at Marin Headlands. This annual field trip through Nature Bridge provides an excellent opportunity for students to connect with nature and each other, while learning about the environment.
Social Emotional Learning in Action
Social Emotional Learning in Action
IMG_4987.MOVOur SEL curriculum, Character Strong, gives kids a chance to talk about challenging issues, build confidence in their abilities, and learn important social and emotional skills. Mr. Baumgartner demonstrates a warm-up discussion in this clip.
Key Dates
Key Dates
January 19: Progress Reports Coming Home!
January 29: 7th Grade UC Davis / Mondavi Center
February 16 - 19: Presidents Day Break
February 23: LEAP Bingo and Silent Auction Fundraiser
February 26: Minimum Day for LE Academy Goals
February 29: Black History Month Talent Show in the Ben at 6:00 pm
Events, Updates, and Schedules
Events, Updates, and Schedules
iReady → Diagnostic #2
iReady → Diagnostic #2
Overview: This is the final iReady diagnostic of the year. iReady gives us actionable data on student achievement and the next steps in their individualized learning paths.
iReady Dates: January 22 - 26
LEAP Bingo and Silent Auction Night → February, 23rd 2024
LEAP Bingo and Silent Auction Night → 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. We have a goal of raising $2,000 to offset the costs of next year's trips.
Tickets: On sale January 26th
Two Ways to Support the Event
LEAP Has Moved!
LEAP Has Moved!
Overview: LEAP meetings have moved to ensure that parents can attend these important meetings and get connected with our parent group. Come on by for some tea or coffee and a friendly chat.
Location: Starbucks on Commerce and Arena Dates: 1/25, 2/8, and 2/22 Times: 6:15 -7:00 pm
NCS All Updates
NCS All Updates
Free Mental Health Resources for You and Your Family
Free Mental Health Resources for You and Your Family
At Natomas Charter School we are proud to have a robust team of counselors and school psychologists focused on supporting all students with building strong social-emotional skills and academic learning while at school. As a school, we do not provide ongoing individualized therapy, but as a parent, you may need assistance supporting your child with generalized anxiety, depression, or other behaviors outside of school. At NCS we have two free resources all families can access to support their child’s mental health needs.
Cal HOPE: Provides free, online counseling (BrightLife Kids and Soluna) for children up to age 25.
CareSolace: A mental health concierge that connects families with mental health providers in our area based on your health insurance and specific needs. To access CareSolace visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/ncs or call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language.
Black History Month Celebrations
Black History Month Celebrations
February is Black History Month and we are kicking off things with a Family Night Mixer hosted by our Black Student Union (BSU) student leaders and faculty mentors. Join us on February 1st at 5:30 pm in the Blackrock Campus amphitheater and MPR. This is a great opportunity to support our BSU students and meet the team. All community members are welcome!
African American Family Network Meetings
African American Family Network Meetings
This coming spring join us for African American Family Network meetings. These monthly events are a collaboration between Natomas Charter School families and staff with a focus on supporting students who identify as members of the African American community. The first AAFN meeting will be on February 8th at 6:15 pm in the LMC on the Blackrock campus. All community members are welcome! Click here for more information about AAFN.
Share Your Ideas for NUSD Facility Projects
Share Your Ideas for NUSD Facility Projects
Thank you to everyone who came to one of the district facility meetings this month. Natomas USD is collecting your ideas for future facility projects on each of the district campuses including Star Academy and the Blackrock campus. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas for items such as additional TK or special education classrooms, an upgraded sports field for Blackrock campus students, additional PFAA, Leading Edge, and ECA classrooms and more. Click here to add your ideas and vote on the ideas of others on the NUSD Thought Exchange.
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