Day Hike Permission Slip

Day Hike to Angel Rocks Permission Slip

We are finishing out unit on Preparedness on Tuesday May 15th with a day hike. We will put into action a few of the things we are learning through this exciting unit. We will be hiking Angel Rocks (a common hiking trail off Chena Hot Springs Road). Mrs. Green, Mr. Evans, and myself will be leading the hike and driving all students to the location. 

In the case of emergency I ________________________give Mr. Evans permission to administer basic first aid for my child, ___________________________________. Also, I give my permission to allow the staff of NPCS to assess and care for my child in the case of emergency and release them from any liability in the unlikely event of physical harm.

Please feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with me in email (acoelho@npcs.org) or in person.

___________ Yes, my child will be participating in the day hike.

__________ No, my child will not be participating in the day hike.

I _____________________ give my permission for my student ____________________ to participate in the day hike.

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: _______________________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone: __________________________________________

Last Day of School ~ Field Day

The last day of school is quickly approaching and we are having a Field Day! It will be taking place the last day of school on the playground and basketball court. We will have 2 teams, red and blue.  The events will begin promptly at 9AM We would love parent volunteers at each game.  Please email me or Mrs. Green and let us know if you would like to help. Miss Cloe or Mrs. Ebinger can email you with more details for the volunteer duties. If you would like to volunteer, please be here no later than 8:45AM to be apart of the set up for your area.  All games will closed and cleaned up before 11AM so parents and volunteers can enjoy lunch with their student at 12PM.  There are events with water, mud and other icky messes (kid-friendly) so please send your child with a towel and a change of clothes!

The last day of school is Thursday, our field day and it is a half-day.

We are, however, providing full day, all age, day care if you cannot pick up early. 

Also, the entire last week of school is also going to be a Spirit Week.  The days are as follows;

Monday is Tacky Day

Tuesday is Super Hero/ Princess Day

Wednesday is Crazy Hair Day

Thursday is Team Day (Students are encouraged to wear their team shirt and get crazy with their team's color!)

Our contribution as a class is hot dogs. Please bring at least 2 packages by Wednesday.

Spring is Here; Winter Gear is Out

Please have your student collect and bring home any winter gear they may have in their locker or in lost and found. They need only a warm coat and perhaps a hat or light gloves.

8th Grade Graduation

Families of 8th Graders:

Please join us for a graduation ceremony in the gym, directly after Chapel on May 11th. The ceremony will commence at 9:30AM and we will recognize the graduating 8th grade class. If you have friends or family that would like to be present please invite them!

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Evans (email:cevans@npcs.org)

April Newsletter

SCRIPTURE ROCK
I am incredibly proud of our 6th-8th students as they have won the scripture rock so many times this semester they have won the party for the most wins! We will have Donuts and Milk for a breakfast party tomorrow (May 8th) during our Bible period. 

March Accomplishments: 
6th-8th grade: 
Bible: Memory Verse Memorization: We have memorized over 100 verses this year. Your students have hid God's Word in their heart to use it at a later time in life and THAT is exciting.

Spelling: Spelling Words (150 words with even more for Vocabulary) as well as grade appropriate poems. 6th grade has memorized the poem, "The Arrow and The Song" highlighting the importance of speaking kind, loving words to people, instead of hurtful ones. 8th grade has memorized "O Captain, My Captain", depicting the grieving of the American nation after the death of President Abraham Lincoln.

History: We concluded our history curriculum with current events spanning from the presidency of Ronald Reagan all the way to our current President Trump. We have learned the destructiveness of Communism and have respectfully discussed the opposing views of the potential ban of the 2nd Amendment. We are finishing out the year with a unit of Natural Disaster Preparedness. Your student will be given a fun identity and asked to carry with them a go-bag. We will explore first aid, gun safety, and finding shelter and food in our great, wild state. The culmination of this unit will be on Tuesday, the 15th when we go on an all day hike. (Permission Slips to follow)

IT: We have continued practicing our typing skills, and the students have sharpened their touch typing while slowly doing away with pecking at the keyboard. We've also finished our course in Computer Science with Code.org after learning much about coding, looping, and other exciting computer programming concepts.

3rd-5th grade:
History: We have completed our History curriculum with our final unit focusing on the Industrial Revolution. We learned about the importance of making items quickly, for less money as well as the devastating effect this had on those who made items like rugs and woven clothes, by hand. We will work on exciting and fun geography lessons for our last week together. Also, the 3rd and 4th graders will join the upper elementary grades in a hike on Tuesday, May 15th. (Permission Slips to follow)

IT: We have continued practicing our typing skills, and the students have sharpened their touch typing while slowly doing away with pecking at the keyboard. We've also finished our course in Computer Science with Code.org after learning much about coding, looping, and other exciting computer programming concepts.

Important Dates to Remember:
May 1st: May Day
May 5th: Cinco De Mayo
May 11th: 8th Grade Graduation after Chapel at 9:30AM
May 11th: 1st-8th Grade Field Trip to Creamer's Field
May 14th: Spirit Day (Tacky Day)
May 15th: 3rd-8th Day Hiking Trip
May 15th: Spirit Day (Super Hero/Princess Day)
May 16th: Spirit Day (Crazy Hair Day)
May 17th: Spirit Day (Team Colors)
May 17th: Last Day of School/Field Day and BBQ

March Newsletter

Here are some highlights from our month!

March Accomplishments: 
6th-8th grade: 
Bible: Memory Verse Memorization: We have memorized so many verses we have lost count! Before the end of the year I will give a final tally. We are currently  discussing the gospel of Mark through activities, skits, and worksheets I encourage you to ask your students what they've learned so far.

Spelling: Spelling Words (120 words with even more for Vocabulary)

History: We have been learning about the process Our nation went through to rebuild after the Civil War. We are pressing forward into a New Era of inventions and automation. We also discussed immigration and how we all have roots in other countries. I purchased an Ancestry.com membership to help trace family trees for each student and have been excited and please with the results! I am excited for where our Lessons will be taking us in the following month (we're moving into the 1900's and the World Wars).

IT: While we have continued practicing our typing skills, the students have become proficient in hooking up a computer from start to finish. We've also been utilizing Code.org to see the exciting field of computers and IT and the coding that have changed our world. Please feel free to log in to your student's account and watch the videos too! Some lessons take us away from the computer to learn in a hands-on approach, what is happening in our world with technology.
Log In Page: http://studio.code.org/sections/GYDDXQ

3rd-5th grade:
History: Our latest text as us learning all about inventions! We have finished our unit on the Midwest states as well. We will be continue our History Skills and Lessons with "The Market Place" where they will learn all about commerce and economy!

IT: While we have continued practicing our typing skills, the students have become proficient in hooking up a computer from start to finish. We've also been utilizing Code.org to see the exciting field of computers and IT and the coding that have changed our world. Please feel free to log in to your student's account and watch the videos too! Some lessons take us away from the computer to learn in a hands-on approach, what is happening in our world with technology.
Log In Page: http://studio.code.org/sections/GYDDXQ

Here are some pictures of our month together!

Taking apart old CPU's to see what they look like on the inside!

One of our parents was creative and helped her students memorize the letters for each finger. These guys are all doing fabulous getting out of pecking and into touch typing!

 Mrs. Green led a Seder Meal for Holy Week and we all LOVED remembering the reason for Easter! He has Risen! 

 I am incredibly proud of our 6th-8th students as they have won the scripture rock many times this semester AND they are always prepared to hear the Word of God in Chapel....ready to listen, digest and verify all the wonderful messages our guests share. 

Important Dates to Remember:
April 1st: April Fools Day & Easter

Easter Egg Hunt

FOR ALL THE NORTH POLE

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PEEPS!!!!

Join us Friday, March 30th for a school wide egg hunt! The classes will be separated according to age. Parents are invited and siblings. We are asking that each family donate either a bag of wrapped candy or a dozen pre-filled eggs for the hunt.

K3 thru K5 ~ Parents come @ 2:00p, hunt will begin @ 2:15p

1st & 2nd grades~ Parents come @ 1:45p, hunt will begin @ 2:00p

3rd - 8th grades~ Parents come @ 2:30p, hunt will begin @ 2:45p

Verse for week 3/19

Mark 10:42-45 English Standard Version (ESV)

42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,[a] 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave[b] of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Ancestry.com Permission Slip

Ancestry.com and our Family Tree

We all have a rich and deep history. Some of us are familiar with where we come from and others know only a few names of family members that meant a lot to us. During our next chapter in History we will be outlining our family tree and, with your permission, diving deep into our ancestry.

I have purchased an account at ancestry.com and would love to assist each student in learning more about themselves and their family lineage. I understand that occasionally there are sensitive matters that are best left undiscovered which is why I ask that you sign this permission slip and initial in the “yes” area or “no” area.

Please feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with me in email (acoelho@npcs.org) or in person.

___________ Yes, I would like my child to participate in the ancestry.com exercise and receive a print out of the findings.

__________ No, I would prefer not to participate in the ancestry.com exercise.

I _____________________ give my permission for my student ____________________ to participate in the ancestry.com exercise, allowing my child to enter their name, family members’ names, and all supporting information.

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Warm Regards,

Mrs. C

Verse for week of 3/5

Matthew 5:21-22 ESV
21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother[a] will be liable to judgment; whoever insults[b] his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell[c] of fire.

February Newsletter

Mrs. C's 6th-8th grade has won the scripture rock 3 times so far this semester! You should be extremely proud of your students as this was no easy feat. They've been memorizing the Sermon on the Mount and at one point gave a oral presentation of twelve verses!

Here are some highlights from our month!

February Accomplishments: 
6th-8th grade: 
Bible: Memory Verse Memorization: Currently working on the Sermon on the Mount. We've memorized verses 1-19 and are working on 21-22 this week!
Spelling: Spelling Words (120 words with even more for Vocabulary)
History: We continued learning about events in the westward expansion of the US like the Louisianan Purchase and the Mexican Cession.
IT: We're working on our typing speed and fluency along with basic functions in Microsoft Word and Linux Text Maker. Your student was given a USB to use for the rest of the year. At the end of the year they will return this USB in good condition. If they cannot return it they will be "fined" $30.

3rd-5th grade:
History: Units surrounding our 50 states! We are in the thick of discussing our Northeast states.

IT: We're working on our typing speed and fluency along with basic functions in Microsoft Word and Linux Text Maker. Your student was given a USB Drive to use for the rest of the year. At the end of the year they will return this USB Drive in good condition. If they cannot return it they will be "fined" $30.

**Mr. Jenkins has officially taken over Math class for all grades 3rd-8th. The students are adjusting to his knew style of teaching. They have impressed me this year with their ability to adapt and make things work when our schedule, teachers, or daily events completely change.

Elective
We are all very excited to see P.E. return and can't wait until the snow melts so we can go outside! Mrs. Green, Mr. Evans, and myself will be taking turns leading P.E. I will be leading on Tuesdays and Thursdays and using this time for conditioning (ie: running, cardio, circuits, etc.). Gym clothes are require and a demerit will be given if a student is without them. Gym clothes include: Solid color shirt or NPCS shirt with logo, gym shorts with a length reaching almost to their knees (for girls, they may wear leggings under shorts, but not by themselves) and socks/tennis shoes.

Dr. Notes
Injuries happen and because our students are extremely active we understand that occasionally they might get hurt or fall ill and not be able to participate in normal activities. Our first and primary concern is the student's safety. Please be sure to send a doctor's note with your child in the event of an injury or illness that will take them out of daily activities.

Pizza Fridays

If you would like to participate in Pizza Fridays please send pizza money with your student ($4/slice, $2/extra slice) on Thursday. I generally never send out pizza slips, but it is still an option for your student.

Important Dates to Remember:
March 1st-2nd: Dr. Seuss Days (Please refer to the Dr. Seuss blog post)
March 4th: Daylight Savings (Spring Forward)
March 5th: NPCS Science Fair (please see Mrs. Green for more details)
March 9th: Last Day of 3rd Quarter

March 12th-16th: Spring Break (No School)
March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
March 20th: First Day of Spring! Students may wear a modest flowery/Hawaiian style shirt/dress to celebrate

March 25th: Palm Sunday
March 30th: Good Friday

Memory Verse Week 2/26

Matthew 5:18-19 English Standard Version (ESV)

18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

January Newsletter

Forgive me for our late newsletter! We have been screaming through our lessons and our new IT class and I have been a little behind on the fun parts of teaching like our blog!

The month of January brought us a new quarter (and a whole new year of course!). We are introducing harder and more in depth material and the students are doing well.

Here is a snapshot of our month!

November and December Accomplishments: 
6th-8th grade: 
Bible: Memory Verse Memorization (20 verses)
Spelling: Spelling Words (120 words with even more for Vocabulary)
History: Units regarding events in the westward expansion of our nation.
IT: We've covered the basics of typing, setting up documents, and the components of a computer.

3rd-5th grade:
History: Units surrounding our 50 states! We discussed our Southeast states in depth.

IT: We've covered the basics of typing, setting up documents, and the components of a computer.

Learning about volcanoes with all grades

Art with odd tools (green beans, tea bags, orange slices, and other things)

Practicing our Sistine Chapel masterpieces 

Painting with our spotlight artist

Jackson Polluck inspired artwork

Utilizing our computer lab in research for History 

Elective
We are working on Art in our elective class currently and some of the students' work is on display down in the front lobby. Please take a moment to ask your student which artist and art style they are learning about for the week and which has been their favorite so far. 

Pizza Fridays

If you would like to participate in Pizza Fridays please send pizza money with your student ($4/slice, $2/extra slice) on Thursday. I generally never send out pizza slips, but it is still an option for your student.

Important Dates to Remember:
February 8th: History Fair Field Trip 

February 14th: Valentine's Day (Your student may bring something to share)

February 19th-20th: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)

February 26th-March 2nd: Dr. Seuss Days (Please refer to the Dr. Seuss blog post)

Dr. Seuss Spirit Week

We like to take any opportunity to have fun and be a little silly. The upcoming dates are a chance for your student to show their creative side. The dates correspond with a theme based on Dr. Seuss. Please encourage your student to participate and have fun!

February 26 Monday: Crazy Sock Day (Based on The Foot Book)

February 27 Tuesday: Hat Day (Based on The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins)

February 28 Wednesday: Red and Blue Day (Based on Cat in the Hat)

March 1 Thursday: Pajama Day (Based on The Sleep Book)

March 2 Friday: Dr. Seuss Day (Dress up like your favorite character from ANY Dr. Seuss book)

Valentine's Day

Please feel free to send you student with a treat for the class on Wednesday, February 14th, Valentine's Day. I will be making a sweet treat to share as well!

Memory Verse 2/12-2/16

Great news! Your students won the scripture rock again when they recited all 12 verses of the Sermon on the Mount! They did a great job and you can be very proud of them. This week's memory verse is below. They will have a copy to bring home with them and study tomorrow. 

Matthew 5:13-16

13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a]they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Sermon on the Mount Memory Verse

Your students won the scripture rock this past week!

For the last 2 weeks we've been memorizing the Sermon on the Mount. This week we're adding verses 7-9. Here is what students will be working on for Friday.

Matthew 5:1-9English Standard Version (ESV)

The Sermon on the Mount

5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.

This Week's Memory Verse (1/9-1/12)

Hebrews 4:12

12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword,it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

November and December Newsletter

Forgive me, it has been a while since I had the time update the blog! We have pushed through two whole months and are finally in 2018...a new year!

Last quarter we accomplished so much, here is a small snapshot.

November and December Accomplishments: 
6th-8th grade: 
Memory Verse Memorization (40 verses)
Spelling Words (160 words with even more for Vocabulary)
Units of History regarding the events that led to the American Revolutionary War.
Units of Math Review (Fractions and Decimals)

3rd-5th grade:
Units of History regarding missionaries, circuit riders, and preachers.
Units of Math Review (Geometry, Time, and Word Problems)

We also had fun at events like our Veterans Day Lunch, American Flag Demonstration, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas program, and of course our Christmas Party. 

I was so busy enjoying the time with your students that I neglected to take any pictures. I will try to do better this month so you can see just how much fun we have here!

Electives

I hope your student has shared with you the electives we've been doing. We started the year with P.E. and then moved to Drama just in time for our Christmas Play and finished out the year with Home Economics. We will be moving into Art in this new year and I am excited to see all the amazing work your students will produce. We have quite the class of artists this year. 

Pizza Fridays

If you would like to participate in Pizza Fridays please send pizza money with your student ($4/slice, $2/extra slice) on Thursday. I generally never send out pizza slips, but it is still an option for your student.

Raffle

Our school is holding a raffle for a small IKEA Slide. The proceeds go to the school. Each entry costs $2 and you are welcome to enter your name more than once. Any staff member can take your entry, You can send the money with your student or enter when you come for drop off/pick up. If your children are to old for the slide, consider entering to win it as a gift for a friend with a toddler or PreK aged child. 

Important Dates to Remember:

January 1st-9th: Christmas Break (No School)

January 15th-Martin Luther King Day (No School)