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February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023
Celebrations
Celebrations
Small Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Leading Edge students receive small group instruction through our "Station Rotation" model. This is our method to ensure students are met at their current level.
Black History Month
Black History Month
Our library is a place where students see themselves represented in books, in pictures, and in celebratory times of year like... BHM!
Girls to the Finals!
Girls to the Finals!
Our girls team is headed to the basketball finals today! Our boys team finished their season by making it to the semi-finals. Soccer started for out 6th graders and they are already working hard.
Key Dates
Key Dates
February Break: 2/17 - 2/21
Sacramento Taiko Dan Show: 2/22 at 9:40 a.m. in the Ben
7th Grade Field Lesson - UC Davis: 2/27
End of Trimester 2: 3/3
Rally #3: 3/3
iReady Diagnostic #3: 3/6 - 3/10
STEM Night: 3/23 at
8th Grade Field Lesson - Crocker Art / Capital: 4/5
Spring Break: 4/6 - 4/16
CAASPP Testing: 4/24 - 4/28
Weekly Parent Updates
Weekly Parent Updates
Events and Schedules
Events and Schedules
You Are Invited - Sacramento Taiko Dan Performance
You Are Invited - Sacramento Taiko Dan Performance
Date: 2/22 Location: Benvenuti Theater Time: 9:40 a.m.
Details: Parents are welcome to join us in the Benvenuti Theater for a performance from Sacramento's Taiko Dan community Taiko group. As you know, Taiko is a big part of Leading Edge culture.
7th Grade Field Trip - UC Davis
7th Grade Field Trip - UC Davis
Date: 2/27 Location: UC Davis Time: 8:15 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Details: Our 7th graders are headed to the Mondavi Center, the Bohart Museum, and a on tour of UC Davis. This is a great way for our students to begin thinking about college. Please pay a $25 donation and complete your student's permission slip. Students are asked to bring sack lunches or request one from school, as there will not be time to buy lunch at UCD.
End of Trimester 2
End of Trimester 2
Date: 3/3/23
Details: Trimester 2 is almost over. Students are encouraged to take advantage of office hours, study hall, and our tutoring programs, as they seek to achieve academic excellence.
Presidents Day Schedule
Presidents Day Schedule
Date: 2/17 - 2/21
Details: Enjoy your break! There are no bell schedule changes for these weeks.
NCS All
NCS All
Last Call for 2023-24 Applications
Last Call for 2023-24 Applications
As a reminder, to be considered in this year’s lottery your student’s application must be submitted online by Friday, February 17th at 4pm. That’s tomorrow!. To remain at NCS all Star Academy 5th graders, Leading Edge 8th graders, and PACT 8th graders must submit an application to the middle or high school program(s) of their choice. https://www.natomascharter.org/app
NCS Named Top High School for UC Admissions
NCS Named Top High School for UC Admissions
NCS was recently mentioned as one of the top high schools in the Sacramento region for University of California admissions. You can read the article here and all about our college success at https://www.natomascharter.org/collegesuccess
Natomas USD Superintendent Search
Natomas USD Superintendent Search
Natomas USD is currently in the process of hiring a new district superintendent and the search committee would like your feedback. You can participate through in-person and virtual community forums this evening, as well as through an online survey.
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