Hello NCA Bears! I hope this message finds you well and filled with the excitement of a new season. As we transition into the colorful and crisp days of Fall, I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts and wishes with each and every one of you. Fall serves as a reminder of the ever-changing nature of life itself. Just as leaves fall to make way for new growth, each new semester brings with it fresh opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development. It's a time to shed the old and welcome the new with open arms. As you complete your schoolwork each day, I encourage you to embrace this season of change with enthusiasm and determination. Set your academic goals high and work hard towards achieving them. Remember, like the trees shedding their leaves, you too can shed your self-doubt and fear of failure, allowing your true potential to shine. 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. Caretaker Advisory Committee - Our Caretaker Advisory Committee will be meeting for the first time this Wednesday (9/27) at 12:30 pm! The purpose of this committee is to enrich our students' educational experience by discussing issues that arise, identifying possible solutions, and planning and implementing all caretaker involvement opportunities. Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating. NCA Clubs - School clubs are a great way to get involved and connect with your peers about common interests. At NCA, we have two different types of clubs you can join, Pearson Global Clubs OR NCA in-house Clubs. NCA in-house clubs are created by NCA staff or students and advised by a NCA staff member. Please review this form and submit if you are interested in joining. The club advisor will reach out to you to provide more information about the meeting time and location (virtual). Support for Caretakers - There are a number of resources available to support Caretakers and Learning Coaches through their student's educational journey. If you find yourself needing assistance, please review the resources below: Resources & Templates to Support LC Engagement Learning Coach Central Nevada Reading Week Art Contest for Charter Schools -The Nevada Reading Week Art Contest for Charter Schools is accepting submissions through Friday, October 6 at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Embrace the Magic of Reading” and the contest is open to students in grades 3-12. Please see the “NV Reading Week 2024-Information for Charter Schools” flyer for more information about the art contest rules and process for submitting entries. The 2022 Grand Prize Winner was an NCA Student! You can see her winning design by clicking the link above. 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 prior to the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Park Meet Up! - Bring your lunch, your skates/skateboards, and join us for an afternoon of park games, skating, and eating!
Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Pahrump…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Northern Nevada: UNR In-Person Campus Tour! - Tour of the University of Nevada Reno Campus with other prospective students. There is an option for families to purchase lunch in the student union and stay to visit a museum after the tour. Monday, October 9th - 10:00am - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Southern Nevada Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival - An educational and fun experience that offers re-enactors and vendors dressed in period costumes to provide a time-travel experience as students wander through the village, watch jousting matches in the main arena, enjoy the live performances to learn about world history during the Renaissance Period. Friday, October 13th - 10:00am - ?? - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP
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Hello NCA Bears! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are all set to dive into the upcoming week. It's hard to believe, but we're already halfway through September, with only three weeks remaining in this first quarter of the year. Time is truly zipping by! I'd like to shed some light on an important matter this month – September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month. This designation began back in 2008 when it was officially declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this time, we come together to acknowledge and support those affected by suicide, increase awareness, and provide connections to vital treatment resources. It's essential to remember that every year, over 41,000 individuals lose their lives to suicide, leaving their loved ones to grapple with this devastating loss. Shockingly, suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., and it's the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-24, with these numbers on the rise. In 2021, a remarkable former NCA student initiated a movement that has gained significant attention, even being featured on several local news stations. We take immense pride in her courage to share her voice and provide support to others. If you're curious to learn more about this impactful movement, you can read one of the news articles here or explore her website by clicking here. If you find yourself facing challenges and in need of support, please understand that you are not alone, and our dedicated NCA staff is here to stand by you. Don't hesitate to reach out so we can connect you with one of our caring counselors. Remember, the world is a better place with you in it, and your well-being matters to us deeply. 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. Peer Tutor Opens September 15 - Peer Tutoring will be returning on Sept 18, 2023 and will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. See the attached flyer for more information. Peer Tutor is also recruiting students in grade 11-12 who are interested in serving as Peer Tutors. Students must have completed Geometry, have a teacher recommendation, be in good academic standing and be willing to serve 3.5 hours a week. Please connect with your math teacher if you are interested. New LiveLesson Schedule - Our new LiveLesson schedule begins TODAY! If you haven’t already, please read the webmail with the subject “ LiveLesson Schedule Update”. The new schedule can be found below: 23/24 - NCA LiveLesson Schedule LiveLesson with Class Support - Thank you all for your patience with us while we get our feet under us with the new LiveLesson program: Class. We continue to learn how to best use the program and support our staff, students, and families with troubleshooting the program. If you need assistance with accessing Class, please use the resource below: Support with Accessing LiveLesson Park Meet Up! - Bring your lunch, your skates/skateboards, and join us for an afternoon of park games, skating, and eating! Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Pahrump…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Back to School Bash! - Join us at our annual Back to School BASH! Come, meet your NCA teachers, become more familiar with your school, take home some resources for the school year, and have fun as we kick off another new school year! There will be games, free resources, and community representatives on hand! Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Southern Nevada Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival - An educational and fun experience that offers re-enactors and vendors dressed in period costumes to provide a time-travel experience as students wander through the village, watch jousting matches in the main arena, enjoy the live performances to learn about world history during the Renaissance Period. Friday, October 13th - 10:00am - ?? - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP September 18th @ 2pm - HOSA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join.
September 19th @ 1pm - FBLA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join. September 20th @ 3pm - NCA Crushers: E-Sports Club Practice…………….Click here to join. September 22nd @ 12pm - UNLV Presentation: College Costs………….Click here to join. September 22nc @ 3pm - NCA Crushers: E-Sports Club Practice…………….Click here to join. October 6th- End of Quarter 1 Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the significant events of September 11th. While some of you may not have experienced that fateful day firsthand, it's crucial to recognize and remember why it remains essential to keep discussing the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent weeks. On that day, thousands of lives were tragically lost, and the impact was profound. While I won't go into the details here, I encourage you to explore the video and interactive timeline resources provided below. They offer a comprehensive insight into the events of 9/11 and their aftermath. 9/11 Video 9/11 Memorial Timeline Every day, not just today, I am grateful for the heroes who sacrificed their lives on September 11th, for those who continue to stand among us, and for the families forever changed by that day's events. Let us remember and honor their memory. 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. Staff Kudos - Have you been working with an NCA Staff Member who has gone above and beyond for you? Maybe someone that you just want to say “thank you” to. I have something that can help with that! This link will direct you to a Google Form where you can submit a Kudos to them that will appear on our NCA board. Each Connections Academy school has one. Let’s fill our will with love and appreciation for our staff! They sure are amazing! School Support Hours - Family Technical Support teams are working extended hours during the back-to-school season to better support our students, Caretakers, and Learning Coaches. Please be advised that call times may be longer than usual as our School Support Team provides assistance to all Connection Academy Schools. For reduced wait times, it is highly recommended that you call after 2 p.m. PT. East Coast schools are typically done at this time, which will allow agents to focus on those in other time zones. Unanswered Webmails - Are you finding that you are not receiving responses to webmails? This may be due to a few different reasons. Please read through the tips below to ensure we receive your webmails successfully:
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 prior to the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Northern Nevada Reno Air Races - Hands-on STEM activities provided by GRADD-NVABAA at the Reno Air Races. Wednesday, September 13th - 8:30am - ?? - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Park Meet Up! - Bring your lunch, your skates/skateboards, and join us for an afternoon of park games, skating, and eating! Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Pahrump…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Back to School Bash! - Join us at our annual Back to School BASH! Come, meet your NCA teachers, become more familiar with your school, take home some resources for the school year, and have fun as we kick off another new school year! There will be games, free resources, and community representatives on hand! Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP September 5th-September 15th - Benchmark Assessments - 9th and 10th grade
September 12th - Last day to drop/change classes October 6th- End of Quarter 1 Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! Welcome to a new week of possibilities! Whatever happened last week, leave it there. This is your chance to start new. Put a smile on your face, a pencil in your hand, and push forward with a positive attitude. Remaining positive in all that you do is extremely important. Yes, life is tough but positivity enables us to see opportunities and empowers us to approach problems with creative solutions. It enhances our mental and emotional health, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting a sense of inner peace and contentment. Positivity also has a ripple effect on our relationships and interactions with others. It fosters stronger connections with family and friends by creating an atmosphere of trust. When we approach others with a positive attitude, we are more likely to build meaningful connections and resolve conflicts constructively. And just remember, “Positivity always wins…always” Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday-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. Onboarding Sessions for New Learning Coaches - The schedule has been updated! Take a look at the different offerings for this week here. Be sure to register for the events you’d like to attend to save your spot. If you are unable to attend live, session recordings will be available on the Learning Coach Central site. Caretaker Advisory Committee - New this year, we will be forming a Caretaker Advisory Committee! The purpose of this committee is to enrich our students' educational experience by discussing issues that arise, identifying possible solutions, and planning and implementing all caretaker involvement opportunities. Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating. Important note - This committee will be comprised of Caretakers and Staff Members. If students are interested in being part of this type of committee, we would recommend participating in Student Council. Reach out to Ms. Arkerson, our Student Council Advisor, for more information NCA Clubs - School clubs are a great way to get involved and connect with your peers about common interests. At NCA, we have two different types of clubs you can join, Pearson Global Clubs OR NCA in-house Clubs. NCA in-house clubs are created by NCA staff or students and advised by a NCA staff member. Please review this form and submit if you are interested in joining. The club advisor will reach out to you to provide more information about the meeting time and location (virtual). Art Contest - The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is hosting its 3rd annual "What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up" Art Contest, encouraging students from Pre-K through 12th grades in Nevada to showcase their future career aspirations through art. The contest runs from August 14th to October 13th, 2023, and offers prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 for the top three winners in each grade level. Click here for more information. 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 prior to the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Caretaker Coffee Time - NCA wants to support Caretakers and Learning Coaches as much as we do our students… we are all in this together! We will host opportunities throughout the year, at multiple locations to meet with Caretakers and Learning Coaches to help answer questions, put a face to the name, and see how we can best help you, help your student succeed! Friday, September 8th - 9:30am - 10:00am - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Northern Nevada Reno Air Races - Hands-on STEM activities provided by GRADD-NVABAA at the Reno Air Races. Wednesday, September 13th - 8:30am - ?? - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Park Meet Up! - Bring your lunch, your skates/skateboards, and join us for an afternoon of park games, skating, and eating! Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Pahrump…Click here to RSVP Friday, September 29th - 11am-1pm - Northern Nevada…RSVP link coming soon! Back to School Bash! - Join us at our annual Back to School BASH! Come, meet your NCA teachers, become more familiar with your school, take home some resources for the school year, and have fun as we kick off another new school year! There will be games, free resources, and community representatives on hand! Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Southern Nevada…Click here to RSVP Wednesday, September 20th - 5 - 6:30pm - Northern Nevada…Click here to RSVP September 5th-September 15th - Benchmark Assessments - 9th and 10th grade
September 12th - Last day to drop/change classes October 6th- End of Quarter 1 Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! |
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