[New Century Charter School] "News" from New Century

[New Century Charter]

New “News”

· Spring is here and it is now officially “Testing Season”. Please watch for communications coming home on testing dates. We will be administering the MCA II which counts for Adequate Yearly Progress – this is a federally required test that we must do. It is important for the “No Child Left Behind” program so it’s crucial our students take the test and do their best on it. Also, the 9^th grade writing test that is required for graduation is coming up in April as well. NWEA testing is at the end of April. These are all necessary evils and we appreciate your help in getting your kids here rested and well-fed. Please stay tuned for more information.

· Remember – 2 hour late start Wednesday, April 1.

· Yearbooks – last year’ yearbook (2007-2008) was a challenge and our production date has been pushed back, but it is now close to being submitted with the goal of having them back before school is out for the summer. Plans are being made for the 2008-2009 yearbook and students are starting to work on that. Watch for a flyer coming home soon.

· National Honor Society is doing a food drive from April 1 – April 15. Please send non-perishable foods and commodities or a cash donation to help out our local food shelf.

· National Honor Society induction ceremony has been changed to Thursday, April 16^th because the initial date was the Thursday before Easter and folks had conflicts.

· Jeremie Bethke will be hosting a one-man art show at the Hutchinson Mall starting April 16^th. This is part of his senior project. Jeremie is an artist working in pencil, marker, and colored pencil mediums. Watch for details on his “meet the artist” reception on the 16^th.

· Open House – we are hosting an open house on Thursday, April 2^nd (next week). The public is invited to attend. We are hoping families who are looking for a change in their child’s education will come and check us out. Please pass the word along to any families with students in grades 7 – 12.

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Old “News”

· Congratulations to our Senior Students of the Month! (Considerations are made in the following areas - respect and attitude, project process, growth and progress in academic areas, responsibility and ownership to school and community. All areas are considered when nominations are made. Faculty selects monthly – student is recognized at Town Meeting and with a certificate.)

o Jill Field – January Senior Student of the Month

o Bekah Conrad – February Senior Student of the Month

· Spring photos are back! If your child had spring photos taken and you would like to order them, please have your order form and payment in by April 1^st. Thank you!

· Wall Mural – any students who need to finish their portion of the wall mural need to have it done by April 15^th. They will not get credit on their progress report until they have their section done.

· Payments Due – if your child has not paid for their past e-term class, musical, or field trips they will be getting a notice this week. Please send payments as promptly as you can. Thank you!

· Holiday Bazaar – we are happy to announce that with the money we raised through the Holiday Bazaar fundraiser and student council efforts, we were able to purchase 3 LCD projects for the school – thank you so much for your generous support!!

· Senior Class Trip – we are planning a Senior Class Trip to Chicago during e-term in May. We have some conflicts with dates so the initial date may be changed. Students are working on planning activities and will be doing some fundraising activities to help with the cost. Any senior parents interested in helping or chaperoning should contact terry.k...@newcenturycharter.com.

· Wow – look at our calendar! June will be here before we know it!

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Posted By New Century Charter to New Century Charter School at 3/27/2009 10:01:00 AM