Update with the Director -

Dear NCCS Families,

The kids are doing great and we are making progress here at New Century! We are already gearing up for initial NWEA assessments to analyze where our kids are at in reading and math, and then will break down that student data in teacher teams to drive our instruction for individuals and the school as a whole.

Additionally, some important dates are coming up - this Wednesday, October 7, we will have a late start where students report to school at 9:45 AM, then a teacher workshop day this Friday, October 9(no students), conferences next Tuesday evening, October 13, and Wednesday morning/afternoon, October 14(no students), and finally, MEA break with no school next Thursday and Friday, October 15, 16.

During this professional development time allocated above, our staff will be working on our MCAII reading and math preparation, book studies, and revisiting our mission/vision/purpose. We look forward to another great month in October, and appreciate all NCCS students and families greatly!

Sincerely,

JJ Vold

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