Get ready to ante up for an unforgettable evening! Join us for Casino Night, a thrilling fundraiser to support Newark Charter School ~ and trust us, this is one event you won't want to miss! 

Enjoy a variety of casino-style gaming tables for all levels, catering by Chesapeake Inn, cocktails and a live band. A variety of Silent Auction items will be available for bidding from your phone. Click here to make a reservation.

Will your business support the Casino Night Fundraiser with a silent auction item donation or naming opportunity? Check out the naming opportunities and program ad sizes here! Any questions, contact sharon.dorr@ncs.k12.de.us

The Junior High make up/retake picture event will take place during the first two class blocks on Wednesday October 22nd. Retakes are no additional charge provided your student returns their entire original packet to the photographer that day.  The ordering form can be found here and payment is due to the photographer the day of the event. If you choose to pay online, please be aware that the ordering portal will close 24 hours after the event. If you miss the deadline, late

orders will still be accepted by Barksdale. However, please note that late orders are subject to higher prices and include an additional ship-to-home fee for direct delivery.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming parent session titled "Parenting Through the Middle", designed to support you as you guide your child through the unique and important middle school years.

Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Newark Charter Junior High School Cafetorium

Presenter: Valarie Brown - Founder/CEO The Skills Connextion LLC

https://theskillsconnextion.com/

The purpose of this session is to provide parents with tips on supporting their children through the middle school years. This will include, but is not limited to, topics such as navigating academic expectations, fostering positive peer relationships, promoting healthy social-emotional development, managing screen time and technology use, supporting organizational and time-management skills, encouraging independence and responsibility, and maintaining open lines of communication with both their child and school staff.

Please RSVP by October 15th using this Registration Link

For more information, contact Chimere McLean @ chimere.mclean@ncs.k12.de.us

The annual Student Council Halloween Dance will be held Friday October 24th, 2025 in the Newark Charter Junior High School Cafeteria. This dance is for CURRENT Newark Charter Junior High Students only. 

6th grade dance will be 5:00pm-6:30pm

7th & 8th grade dance will be 7:00pm-8:30pm

Sixth graders must be picked up promptly at 6:30pm and 7th and 8th graders may not be dropped off until 7pm.

Tickets will be $5 each and will be sold in the cafeteria during lunches from October 20th through October 24th.  Glow items and bottled water will be available for purchase at the dance for $1 each.

Please sign up to donate items, decorations or chaperone here:

Junior High Halloween dance sign up

Costume contests for:

• Overall best costume

• Best group

• Scariest

• Most original

• Funniest

• Best duo

Costume rules:

• Face must be visible (no masks or face coverings)

• No costume guns, knives, swords, spears, bats, sticks or any items that represent weapons. No items that could endanger other people such as pitch forks, hockey sticks, etc.

• Students must wear costumes that are appropriate for a Jr. High School dance. 

• Students may not wear a double costume (2 people in one costume). 

• No costume items that can hold a drink (baby bottles, pacifier, etc.)

• No costumes or accessories with wheels are allowed. 

• No fake blood. 

Newark Charter Intermediate School will proudly present Frozen, KIDS in November 2025. More information will be shared in the coming weeks regarding ticket sales for this amazing production!  

Newark Charter Theatrical Productions 25-26 Season 

The Governor of Delaware has designated October as Disability History and Awareness Month. To celebrate and continue raising awareness for individuals with all types of disabilities, students are invited to participate in the Statewide Poster Contest.

We encourage students from all schools to take part in this meaningful initiative! Please review this flyer for poster specifications, contest rules, and submission details. All posters must be postmarked by Friday, November 28 to be considered.

Interested in learning more?  Here are some resources for various age groups and audiences:

• All My Different Friends at School Picture Book: This book, created by Delaware educators and students, introduces children to the differences that make them and their friends unique.

• Disability History Museum: The Disability History Museum’s Library an online, digital archive aiming to expand knowledge and understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities in the United States.

• Check out this menu of activities organized by age group that parents and teachers can use throughout the month to bring awareness to this year’s theme — “We Are All in This Together.”  

Parent Council Meeting- November 19, 2025 at 6:00 in the Junior High Library

             Featuring Nicole Zehnder , an Education Specialist, Autism Resources from DOE

Congratulations to all the 6th - 8th grade peers and athletes who participated in our Special Olympics Bocce Ball on October 16th!  

We had a great day full of fun, teamwork and good sportsmanship!  Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and parents for all their support and to the parents who were able to come cheer us on at the event. 

Supporting Kidds is offering a grief group during the school day at no cost for students. The group will meet for 45 minutes 6 times in the Fall and then 6 times in the late Winter or Spring. We requested a time slot during activity period so that students won’t miss much class time. If you would like your child to participate, please scan the code above or on the attached description of the program. If your child would like to participate please complete the following steps: 1. Scan the QR code on the Supporting Kidds program description above and fill in all information for Supporting Kidds. 2. Send a picture of your child’s loved one to kathleen.koonz@supportingkidds.org for a personalized gift keepsake that the students will create.

 For more information about Supporting Kidds go to supportingkidds.org Please feel free to reach out to your child’s grade level School Counselor with any questions.

 Darlene.Daulerio@ncs.k12.de.us 6th grade 

Maggie.Marchman@ncs.k12.de.us 7th grade 

Sandy.Campion@ncs.k12.de.us 8th grade 

We understand that there may be times when you or your child may need support outside of regular school hours. In moments of crisis or emotional distress, it’s important to have resources available. Your family’s medical provider, local hospital/urgent care center, Delaware 211 and Mobile Crisis and Stabilization services are all options that can offer assistance when needed. 

In addition to these resources available at home, your child’s grade level school counselor is available during school hours for ongoing support or to connect with local community resources. Your child’s well-being is our top priority, and we are here to support you and your family.

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/

Arriving at school on time is important. We are happy to welcome students into the building beginning at 7:05 am. However, as the Code of Conduct states, “In grades 6-12, class will begin at 7:30, and any student who arrives after 7:30 will be marked tardy.” In addition, “When a student accumulates any combination of 5 unexcused late arrivals a student detention will be issued.” 

An email will be sent to the parent/guardian of students who accumulate 5 unexcused tardies within the same trimester. Detentions take place on Wednesdays from 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm in the main office. Students must be picked up from school at 3:20. There is no bus transportation available.

Having trouble understanding Schoology symbols? Use the graphic below to help you understand the symbols in your child’s Schoology gradebook.

We are looking to add to our substitute nurse pool! If interested, please go to this link to find job posting and the ability to apply. 

Please reach out to our HR department and lead nurse for any questions you may have. 

HR: Cindy Coyne 

cindy.coyne@ncs.k12.de.us

Lead Nurse: Karen Pennington 

karen.pennington@ncs.k12.de.us

Erin's law requires all Delaware public school students in pre-kindergarten through grade 6, their educators and families be provided information about personal body safety and child sexual abuse awareness and prevention. Named in honor of Erin Merryn, a victim of child sexual abuse who worked to enact legislation on this subject throughout the country, Erin’s Law is intended to help young victims speak up about child abuse and concerned adults recognize the signs of abuse so that children can get the assistance they need.

Newark Charter uses a state-approved educational program called Second Step to teach personal body safety and abuse awareness.  Guidance counselors deliver this research-based, age-appropriate instruction in group guidance classes in grades K-6.  Parents may review the program, lesson topics, and family resources at any time at https://www.secondstep.org/child-protection