Knight News

Academic Calendar

• October 14: All Staff PD No School 

• October 16: Panda Express Fundraiser 

• October 22: Reading Intervention Night 

• October 23: High School Information Night 

• November 7: Humanities Night for 6th - 8th grade  

• November 14: Mummy's Tomb - 6th Grade Interactive Showcase  

• November 21: Math Facts and Fluency Night 

• November 8: End of Trimester 1 

Options to Support Our School and Your Students: 

1. Order Panda Express on Tuesday and use this code

   1. • Wednesday, October 16, 2024, ALL DAY NCS-LEAP FUNDRAISER at all Panda Express locations nationwide.

      • Use code 927211 at checkout.

      • Order online at pandaexpress.com or via the Panda Express app (pickup, delivery, or drive-thru).

      • Be sure to SHARE the info & social posts as it’s a NATIONWIDE fundraiser.

2. Signup for LEAP Carnival Booths

Literacy Support Night for Parents / Guardians and Students 

• Overview: This year, we are laser focused on building foundational skills in literacy and math. We will be calling 75 families this week to invite you to this important night. We want to ensure that 100% of our students are reading at grade-level. We are here to provide resources, partnership, and learn together, as we use data on student to target learning needs. 

• Date: October 22   Time:  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Location:  MPR

High School Information Night at Natomas High School 

• Overview: Do you have a current 8th grader? Join us  at for the Secondary Showcase Night. This is a great opportunity to learn about the high school options offered across our community. There will be representatives and students from each of the charter and school district options in Natomas including: 

  1. • PFAA and ECA options at Natomas Charter School

     • Westlake Charter

     • Inderkum High School  (IB and CECA) 

     • Natomas High School 

     • NP3

     • Leroy Green 

     • and More! 

• Date: October 23rd  Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.    Location: Natomas High School 

Literacy Support Night for Parents / Guardians and Students 

• Overview: This year, we are laser focused on building foundational skills in literacy and math. We will be calling 75 families this week to invite you to this important night. We want to ensure that 100% of our students are reading at grade-level. We are here to provide resources, partnership, and learn together, as we use data on student to target learning needs. 

• Date: October 22   Time:  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Location: MPR

Academic Support - Progress Reports and Partnership 

• Overview: Progress reports went home last week. We were also able to meet with 56 families about student support during conferences. By following the NCS Three-Way Compact (student, parent, and school partnership), we can ensure that all students have success in our program. 

• Additional Academic Supports Options

  • Study Hall - For homework help 

    • Tuesdays and Thursday 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. 

  • Office Hours - For tutoring, help on assignments, and make-up work

    • Various times can locations 

  • Math Tutoring - Receive peer and teacher support on targeted skills

    • Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions 

    • Sign up with your math teacher 

Aerosol Devices at School

• All student restrooms on the Blackrock campus are outfitted with vape sensors. These sensors are an important tool to help us keep our campus safe, but can be triggered by any aerosol device. To prevent unnecessary alerts and disruptions, please ensure that students do not bring aerosol products to school, including spray deodorant, body spray, hairspray, dry shampoo, etc. Your cooperation helps us maintain a focused learning environment.