Knight News

Academic Calendar

• October 22: Reading Intervention Night 

• October 23: High School Information Night 

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

• November 19: Math Facts and Fluency Night 

• November 21: Mummy's Tomb - 6th Grade Interactive Showcase  

• November 8: End of Trimester 1 

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 

Student Health Concerns - Vaping 

• Overview: The sad reality is that many young people, even in middle school, are experimenting with and even becoming addicted to vaping. While most of this involves nicotine, students in our community are also gaining access to marijuana vapes. The first thing parents need to understand is that vaping is widespread. Although recent data shows a decline in vaping, about 10.3% of middle school students in the U.S. reported using e-cigarettes or vaping nicotine in 2022, according to the CDC's National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)

• Resources:

  • PBS Vaping Documentary to watch with your student 

  • Parent Fact Sheet | CDC 

  • This is Quitting Program | Truth Initiative

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