Knight News

Star Student Preview Day 

Our WEB Leaders guided Star Academy students through a day or tours, information, and NCS spirit! 

LEAP Supporting Student "Tech Free" Playtime  

LEAP identified the need for more student play and connection during lunch and breaks. They raised funds to launch our Tech-Free Lunchtime program, and we will continue developing routines to ensure all students engage in positive, prosocial activities during their free time. 

Academic Calendar

• December 10: NCS High School Information Night (6:00 p.m. in the theater)

• December 20: South Asia and India Cultural Day (6th Grade)

• December 21: January 5: Winter Break 

• January 6: Big Day of Reading 

• January 15 - 17: 6th Grade Marin Headlands 

• January 17: Trimester 2 Progress Reports

• January 20 - 21: No School for MLK and Staff Work Day 

• January 27 - February 1:  iReady Testing #2 

• February 14 - February 18: Presidents Day Weekend | No School

• February 28: End of Trimester 2

December Events  

High School Information Night

• Overview: Come learn about the incredible high school programs we offer at Natomas Charter School. More and more families are staying right here at NCS for high school. Last year, 20 Leading Edge 8th grade students went on to PFAA and ECA. 

• Days: Tuesday, December 10 

• Location: Benvenuti Theater 

• Time: 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. 

South Asia and India Cultural Day (6th Grade)

• Overview: Parents are invited to join us for this annual tradition celebrating the diverse South Asian cultures in our community. While 6th graders explore the ancient histories of the Indus and Ganges valleys, they also highlight and share modern cultural traditions.

• Days: Friday, December 20

• Location: Benvenuti Theater 

• Time: 1:20 – 2:40 p.m.

2025-26 Application Season Now Open

Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now available. Applications received by January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm  will be included in this year’s lottery. On average we receive over 1700 applications for approximately 400 openings, so getting your application in on-time before the lottery is extremely important. If you have a Star Academy 5th grader, PACT 8th grader, or Leading Edge 8th grader you need to apply for one of our middle or high school programs to continue at NCS. PFAA 8th grade students automatically continue on to PFAA high school. A

If you or someone you know would like to hear more about the options available at each NCS academy, please join us at one of our upcoming virtual information sessions. This is a great opportunity to explore the different educational opportunities NCS has to offer, ask questions, and find the perfect fit for your student. These information sessions will be held on the following dates, and families are free to drop in any time during the hour to get your questions answered:

• Wednesday, November 20 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Virtual Meeting Link)

• Thursday, December 19 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Virtual Meeting Link)

• Tuesday, January 7 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Virtual Meeting Link)

All of our application information can also be found online at https://www.natomascharter.org/app

NCS/P4A Holiday Craft Fair - Seeking Vendors

Parents for the Arts (P4A) is excited to announce the upcoming NCS Holiday Craft Fair, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! If you or your students have handmade crafts, art, baked goods, or any unique creations, consider joining as a vendor. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your talents and connect with our school community. 

Event Date: Saturday, December 7th, 10am-2pm

Location: Blackrock Gym

Vendor Registration: Register at www.natomasp4a.com by December 1st

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Linda Finkas at P4Apresident@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!