Hello NCA Bears! I hope you had a restful weekend and are ready for a productive week! Though I don’t get to speak to you all directly, I see that you are working hard and are focused on finishing the school year strong. If you are struggling with staying motivated, remember this “You get what you work for, not what you wish for”. Yes, it can be difficult and you may have different challenges presented along the way, however, you can do it! You can achieve whatever you put your mind to. So if you’re goal is passing all of your classes this semester, make it happen! If your goal is to graduate in May, it’s still possible! Put the work in and you will achieve what you set out to do. And don’t forget…we are here to help you! Please reach out if you need an extra push, someone to cheer you on or for any other reason you may need. We want to see you succeed! State Testing - If you are in 10th grade and you have yet to take your Science State Assessment, you are scheduled to take that next week. For more information, go into your data views and look for “NCA HS Science - Confirmation 23-24 SY”. Here you will find your testing date, time and location. If you aren’t required to take this exam, that will be listed there as well. Unsure of where to find your data views? Click on “links” at the top of your home page. Talent Showcase! - We are holding an NCA Talent Showcase! This event is for NCA students, NCA families, and NCA staff. Acts will be entirely prerecorded and played during an all-school assembly. If you would like to participate, please fill out this interest form by April 19, 2024. NCA Prom- We’ll be holding TWO proms this year, one in Northern Nevada and one in Southern Nevada. All grade levels are invited to attend. You are also welcome to bring one guest with you, however, your guest must currently be in high school. If you plan to attend with a guest, you and your guest must complete the necessary documentation that has been attached to this webmail. If you plan on attending, please read through the event details carefully. Please note, the dress code provided is a suggested dress code, not a required one. Please do not feel obligated to purchase another dress/outfit if it’s not black or white. Northern Nevada Southern Nevada Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Course Selection Form - Now's the time to select courses for next year! Take a moment to check that off your To Do List by clicking on the link found on your account. Be sure to complete the Course Selection Google Form by May 3rd. Please note that students will not be placed into their selected courses unless Intent to Return has been completed and “yes” has been selected. Graduation Rehearsal LiveLessons - Are you a Senior that is planning to attend graduation? If so, please plan on joining one (or both) Graduation Rehearal LiveLessons. Dates and times can be found below. The LiveLesson will also be added to your student planner where you will find the join link. May 3rd 10:00 am - Northern Nevada (Reno/Sparks) 10:30 am - Southern Nevada (Las Vegas/Henderson) May 17th 11:00 am - Northern Nevada (Reno/Sparks) 11:30 am - Southern Nevada (Las Vegas/Henderson) Returning Materials - Caretakers of students who are graduating and those who are Intent to Return (ITR) blank, undecided, and no to Connections Academy for the 2024-2025 school year will receive two emails during the last week of school:
If Caretakers need assistance, they should call a Student Services Associate at 800-382-6010 or visit the Returning Materials website. The Returning Materials page provides additional guidance on what items to return, how to return them, and a general FAQ. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Planetarium Field Trip - Whether you're in Nothern Nevada or Southern Nevada, join us for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Friday, April 16th 11:00am - NoNV: Reno…Click here to RSVP Friday, April 16th 12:00pm - SoNV: North Las Vegas…Click here to RSVP May 1st - Intent to Return Deadline
May 3rd - Prom (SoNv & NoNv) May 5th @ 11:59pm - Senior Deadline for Work Submission (if you are attending graduation) May 17th - Last Day of School! May 21st - Graduation - Northern Nevada May 22nd - Graduation - Southern Nevada Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week!
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