Knight News

Academic Calendar

• June 1 - 6: Minimum Days  (12:39 Dismissal) 

• June 5: End of Year Field Trips 

• June 6: 8th Grade Brunch at 8:15 a.m.  

• June 6: 8th Grade Promotion at 3:00 p.m. 

• June 6: Last Day of School

Last Week of School →  Click Here for Bell Schedule 

• Overview:  We have minimum days all week, so please plan accordingly. Knights Landing will remain open. Students not attending field trips on Thursday will be dismissed at 12:39 p.m., and lunch will be available.

End of the Year Field Trips→  Information / Fees Due 

• Overview:  Each grade level participates in an end-of-year trip to celebrate. Families already received and completed a permission slip with important times and instructions. Here are those information sheets for your reference. 

• Trip Information  

  • 6th Grade Scandia 

  • 7th Grade Sunsplash 

  • 8th Grade Six Flags 

Fees Due  → Library, Chromebooks, Knights Landing 

• Overview:  All school fees are due prior to end of the year trips and events. As a school, we need to collect all materials. If your student loses or damages school property, you’ll receive a written notice explaining any fees to replace or fix the item. If items aren’t returned or fees aren’t paid, your student may lose the privilege to attend end-of-year events. We may also hold report cards and transcripts until the issue is resolved.

• See Handbook page 11 for more details 

• Pay Fees 

  • Library and Tech - In person in the library or front office 

  • Knights Landing - Pay fees online through your portal

Academic Requirements → End of the Year Events and Field Trips

• All students with two or more unsatisfactory grades (below 60%) or currently on Academic Hold may not be eligible to participate in end-of-year events, 

  • 8th Grade: Dr. Lokteff has already met with all 8th graders and sent home letters outlining expectations.

  • 6th & 7th Grade: Homeroom teachers met with students, and letters were sent home to both students and parents.

  • Final reminder calls will be made this week.

• Students who are not eligible for the trip will remain on campus and participate in a day of enrichment and activities at school. 
  
  

8th Grade Events→  Key Times and Dates 

• Overview:  This is a special time of year for our 8th graders. As they enter their final month at Leading Edge, we want to make sure they are celebrated for their accomplishments and encouraged to carry their Leading Edge foundation with them into high school.

• Click Here to See All 8th Grade Details

• Academic and Behavior Requirements 

  • Students who are currently on Academic Hold or in danger of ending the term in poor academic standing may not be eligible to participate in some of the end-of-year events. If your student is in this situation, an 8th Grade End-of-Year Contract was sent home. This contract acknowledges that maintaining adequate grades and completing the 8th Grade Portfolio are required to participate in:

    • End-of-Year Trips

    • Brunch

    • Promotion Ceremony

• Brunch Support 

  • LEAP is seeking donations and volunteers for our upcoming 8th Grade Brunch! Please take a moment to review the available slots and sign up to contribute using the link below.

  • Click here to complete the donation sign-up.

Buy Your State Fair Tickets and Support Natomas Charter School

Are you planning on heading to the California State Fair this summer? When you purchase your tickets you can also support all five NCS academies. By using the link below $2 of every ticket sale will go directly to meeting fundraising goals at our school. 

• NCS Link to Purchase Tickets

• Password: California

• Once the tickets are in the cart use the NAEF promo code and part of your ticket sale will go directly to our school. 

Special Education Parent Workshops

Families of students with IEPs are invited to attend one of several upcoming workshops hosted by WarmLine. These sessions are designed to support parents and caregivers in navigating the IEP process. Attendees will receive a tote bag with a binder and helpful resources. Please bring your IEP and any questions you may have!

• June 6 | 4:00–6:00 pm – Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City

• June 12 | 4:00–6:00 pm – Elk Grove Library
  June 13 | 4:00–6:00 pm – Rocklin Library

To register or learn more, visit www.warmlinefrc.org, or check the Special Education section of the Natomas Charter School website.

Special Education Family Connection Opportunity

Families of students with exceptional needs are invited to attend SCOE SELPA’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings—a great way to learn, connect, and share resources with other families, educators, and agencies. All are welcome to join! Meetings are virtual and run from 10:00 am –12:00 pm and include training, discussion, and helpful updates. No registration needed—for more information, please email dmorris@scoe.net.