DID YOU MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STOCK THE TEACHERS LOUNGE?
The NCAPO invites you to contribute to the Christmas Fund by EOD 12/9. This year our staff members are wearing MANY Santa hats so let's show our appreciation for everyone at NCA who supports our school! NCA administration is matching the fund again this year DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!! YAY!! 🙌 Want more details? Log into School Speak!
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
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School News & Reminders
Adjusted Dismissal Schedule for Week of Dec. 14: In order to provide some extra time for our teachers to pack up and gather their materials for remote learning following the Christmas break on January 4 - 15, I am adjusting dismissal times during the week of December 14. Please be sure to mark your calendars with these dismissal times.
- Wednesday, December 16--Early Dismissal; MS at 1:50, Pre-K & K at 2:05, and PC at 2:10 (already scheduled)
- Thursday, December 17--Early Dismissal; MS at 1:50, Pre-K & K at 2:05, and PC at 2:10 (new time)
- Friday, December 18--Early Release; MS at 12:50, Pre-K & K at 1:05, and PC at 1:10 (new time)
Automatic Registration for Returning Families: Last year we removed the annual task of registration for all current students. Your family will automatically be re-registered on January 6, 2020. The $200 non-refundable registration fee that has always accompanied re-registration for each family will automatically be added to what is deducted from your Smart Tuition account in $100 increments in February and March. If for any reason, a current student is NOT returning, the Intent to Not Return form needs to be submitted by Monday, December 14, 2020, in order to prevent the automatic deduction from taking place. This does NOT apply to 8th-grade students. Please click the link below to fill out the Intent to Not Return form.
https://forms.gle/YVCjjokYPc44iCZE9
Original Works: This week, be on the lookout for more information regarding the Original Works program. For in-person learners, Ms. McCarthy is sending home a work of art your child has created in class, along with an Original Works flyer. She has also sent an electronic copy of the flyer to her art google classroom. For more details, please click the attachment. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McCarthy at kmccarthy@ncaschools.com.
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November 24: Half-Day—Trimester 1 Conferences Middle School Campus 11:10 Dismissal, Primary School Campus 11:30 Dismissal, Pre-K, JK & Kindergarten Dismissal 11:25 No afternoon ECP
November 25 – 27: No School—Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29: First Sunday of Advent
December 2: Professional Development Early Release: Middle School Campus 1:50 Dismissal Primary School Campus 2:10 Dismissal Pre-K, JK & Kindergarten 2:05 Dismissal ECP available at Primary Campus
December 4: NCAPO Meeting—Virtual @ 8:15 am
December 5: Catholic High School Entrance Exams
December 16: Early Dismissal; MS at 1:50, Pre-K & K at 2:05, and PC at 2:10 (already scheduled) ECP available at Primary Campus
December 17: Early Dismissal; MS at 1:50, Pre-K & K at 2:05, and PC at 2:10 (new time) ECP available at Primary Campus
December 18: Early Release; MS at 12:50, Pre-K & K at 1:05, and PC at 1:10 (new time) ECP available at Primary Campus
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Empower Illinois- Tax Credit Scholarship
Save the date! We’re excited to announce Wednesday, January 13, 2021, as the official date for the 2021-2022 tax credit scholarship application process to begin.
The application will again be a two-step process. The reservation page will open at 6:30 pm, and you will click "submit" at 7 pm to obtain your timestamp. As a reminder, all will need to reapply for the 2021-2022 school year. Check your Empower Illinois email and stay tuned to the Empower Illinois Facebook page for more information. Tell a friend that would like to enroll their child in NCA for grades K-8th, but needs financial assistance.
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Have you joined our Wildcat Roaring Races Facebook group?
Have you told your friends and family?
Wildcat Roaring Races is Northside Catholic Academy's virtual fundraiser. The races are held, and the prizes are posted on the Wildcat Roaring Races Facebook group for anyone to win. You will have a 1-25 chance to win every race you enter. There are lots of GREAT prizes posted every week!
Here's how it works; items are posted with a picture, description, and line price in the Wildcat Roaring Races Facebook group. If you are interested, you will click on the link provided, and the link will direct you to order and pay for your races on Schoolspeak. Races are hosted via Facebook Live in the Facebook group on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm. ALL ARE WELCOMED! Please invite your family and friends to join our private Facebook group. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to win a variety of prizes!
Please click the link below to join our Wildcat Roaring Races Facebook group today!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildcatsroaringraces
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Travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases are to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of the last contact within the identified state. This includes both Chicago residents returning from travel to a designated state, and travelers arriving in Chicago from a designated state.
If you are planning to do out of state traveling to any of the above states, your transparency with NCA is necessary to keep our staff and students safe. Please contact the main office and let us know. We can provide you with further instructions on quarantining.
Again, we urge everyone to continue to wear masks in public, maintain appropriate social distancing, and regularly wash and sanitize your hands. The NCA community can only remain healthy and safe if we work together.
Effective Friday, November 13, 2020, the Emergency Travel Order has been modified. Under the new system, states will be placed in three categories – red, orange, and yellow-based on the status of the outbreak in the states and how the data compares to the situation in Chicago.
Please click the link below to view states currently covered by the order.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/emergency-travel-order.html
Thank you for being diligent in working with NCA to keep everyone safe!
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Last week was National Principal Appreciation Day. We couldn't let the day pass without letting our principal and assistant principals know how much we appreciate all of their hard work and sacrifices. We're grateful for all their efforts made to keep NCA safe and thriving.
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Last week, Room 20 participated in painting activities in celebration of finishing their first trimester of school!
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Our preschool students in Room 1 played the part of the Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims. They also talked about being grateful for food, friends, and family.
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Room 14 did a great job of completing their Ten Commandants project and solving their mystery math problems with dominoes.
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The following are NCA alumnae, students of high academic achievement who made the honor roll the first quarter at Regina Dominican high school. Great job, ladies, we're so proud!
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2020 St. Gertrude Balsam Pine Sale
Tree deliveries!
Please support St Gertrude's and order your trees and wreath to be DELIVERED this year. Only two weeks left to order...
Please click HERE for more details on ordering.
Go to stgertrudechicago.org, click on ORDER CHRISTMAS GREENERY at the top of the page, and we will schedule to deliver to your door.
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Volunteer Sign Up Directions
1. Go onto SchoolSpeak.com
2. Click on the Quick Link that says Volunteer
3. There you will see NCA’s volunteer opportunities. All volunteer opportunities require Virtus Training unless otherwise noted.
4. Click on the sign up you want. Find a spot to sign up!
5. Remember every Family needs 20 service hours!
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Volunteer Requirements
1. Completion of form 7703
2. Completion of Online background screening (eApps database)
3. Completion of CANTS form (DCFS background screening – paper only – must be submitted annually)
4. Submission of a signed Code of Conduct form
5. Completion of the Virtus training (must pre-register online)
All forms and other information regarding these requirements can be found on the NCA website under Volunteer. Thank you for working with us to ensure the safety of all children!
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