ACT Test Dates - sign up online!

All Juniors and Seniors should be thinking about taking the ACT test - this is required for college entrance. You can register online at www.actstudent.org. It is a simple procedure.

Tests are offered every month at different locations such as Hutchinson High School, Willmar, New Germany. See the online site for more details.

Here's where to find the info you need: www.newcenturycharter.com Click on "school life"

Area Health Clinics

Hi Everyone -

Our Nurse, Heidi Tydlacka is encouraging everyone to get their flu shot! Here is a list of local area clinics:

Glencoe Regional Health Services Seasonal Flu Clinics

Tuesday, September 29th 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Thursday, October 1st 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Tuesday, October 6th 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Wednesday, October 7th 3:30-7:00pm Stewart Clinic
Thursday, October 8th 4:00-7:30pm Lester Prairie Clinic
Tuesday, October 27th 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Thursday, October 29th 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Tuesday, November 3rd 4:30-7:30pm Glencoe Clinic
Wednesday, November 4th 3:30-7:00pm Stewart Clinic
Thursday, November 5th 4:00-7:30pm Lester Prairie Clinic

In partnership with Hutchinson Medical Center, ISD 423 will be offering flu shot clinics during Parent-Teacher conferences. These clinics will provide the regular seasonal influenza or flu vaccination and will be open to anyone in the community ages 6 months and above. Here are the dates, times and locations for the clinics:

Park Elementary
October 8, 2009
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, clinic open to the community

Middle School
October 12, 2009

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, clinic open to the community

High School
October 13, 2009
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, clinic open to the community

West Elementary
December 3, 2009
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, shots available to the community

Most health plans cover the 100% of the cost of the flu shot. In order for Hutchinson Medical Center to bill your insurance, you must bring your insurance card with you to the clinic. If you are not covered by a health plan, the out of pocket cost will be $53. There will be posters, flyers and newspaper ads letting the community know about these opportunities. You can still go to your primary health care provider to receive your flu shot(s) if that is your preference. You do not need to sign up ahead of time to attend the clinics, just show up!

At this time, it is unknown when H1N1 novel influenza vaccine will be available. Stay tuned for more information on H1N1 vaccine.

Hutchinson Medical Center
Wednesday, September 23
Tuesday, September 29
8 AM - 4:30 PM

Welcome Back to School!

Dear NCCS Families,

The students are working hard and we had an excellent first week of school here at New Century! For Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, we will be presenting assessments and opportunities for all high school students to prepare for the ACT exam. Also, in preparation for college applications, we will get out information on actual ACT exams within the coming week. We encourage all high school students to take the ACT, as they have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Additionally, MCAII tests will be given in April to all seventh and eighth graders in reading and math, tenth graders in reading, and eleventh graders in math. The Science MCAII will be given to all grades throughout the end of April and early May. More information will follow closer to the assessment, but every day is an important learning and growth opportunity for all. Further, students have shown excitement to enroll in various clubs/intramural sports/etc. as extra-curricular activities, and we promote this as it is healthy and compliments learning. Look for more information on that within the coming weeks as well. Thank you all kindly for everything, we appreciate all of you as New Century families.

Be Well,

JJ Vold

NCCS Director