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December 11, 2017                                                                                   Volume 30, Number 19
Parent Alert Notices and Security Updates

In an effort to keep families informed of events on campus, NCA will begin sending text messages through Parent Alert regarding police or other emergency responders who may come to school for various reasons.  These text messages will give basic information about the situation. It will also give instructions if there is any need for parents to respond.  
 
Our goal is to communicate more effectively with our families. Please watch for a TEST alert on Tuesday.  This will be an example of a message that would be sent: "SECURITY ALERT:  Police are currently at NCA for a friendly visit.  There is no emergency at this time." If you do not receive this text on Tuesday morning, please contact Ms. Karen at [email protected] to ensure your contact information is updated in RenWeb.

School Office News
 
Fast Food Friday
Fast Food Friday will be Chick-fil-A. Drinks and desserts will be available for 50 cents each.  Order forms are due Thursday by 3:30 PM.  FFF will benefit girl's basketball.

Birthdays - December 10 - December 16
Breece Low - 12/10                      Anthony David - 12/12                          Bryli Gregory - 12/14
Thomas McCoy - 12/16                Glenn Leevy - 12/16          
       
Offering
Elementary - $17.05
Secondary - $5.10

What's for Lunch?
December Lunch Menu

Help Needed
On Thursday, December 21, we will be having a special day for our elementary students.  We will be having cookies and milk at the end of the day along with activities throughout the day.  We are looking for volunteers to bake 1 or 2 dozen cookies for that day.  If you would like to help by donating cookies, please let Mrs. Miller know.  You can email her at  [email protected].  
Special Dress Week
December 11th - 15th

Students may participate in special dress days for $1 each day of the week.
 
The money will be raised as a Christmas gift for the family of Parker Greer
 
Please remember that all dress must be according to the guidelines
as stated in the handbook- CLEAN, NEAT, and MODEST! 
Students not adhering to handbook guidelines will have to call their parents to bring appropriate clothing.
 
The themes for each day are as follows:
 
MERRY MONDAY (12/11) - Pay $1.00 and wear your favorite Christmas sweater or shirt with jeans.
 
SNOWED-IN TUESDAY (12/12) - Pay $1.00 and wear sweatpants with a comfy shirt or hoodie. (No yoga pants/leggings or basketball shorts will be allowed. All shoes must have backs.)
 
DRESS NICE WEDNESDAY (12/13) - Pay $1.00 to wear modest dresses,
modest skirts, or dress pants for girls. Dress pants, collared shirts etc. for boys.
(No jeans/shorts or strapless/sleeveless tops will be allowed)
 
BLUE THURSDAY (12/14) - Pay $1.00 and wear blue shirts with jeans in
honor of Parker.
 
  SPIRIT DRESS FRIDAY (12/15) - Pay $1.00 and wear any NCA t-shirt with jeans (Remember no jeans with holes). High Schoolers can pay $2 for normal free dress.

Secondary Exam Schedule
December 18 - 22

Monday - 12/18
7 th & 8 th PERIOD EXAMS - Part I during their respective class times
REGULAR SCHEDULE **No early releases - exempted students remain present in class
 
Tuesday - 12/19
7 th & 8 th PERIOD EXAMS - Part II during their respective class times
REGULAR SCHEDULE **No early releases - exempted students remain present in class
 
Wednesday - 12/20
**Half Day
** Out at 11:30
8:00 - 9:25          5 TH PERIOD EXAMS
9:30 - 9:55          REPORT TO 2 ND PERIOD FOR STUDY HALLS
10:00 - 11:30       2 ND PERIOD EXAMS
 
Thursday - 12/21
**Half Day
** Out at 11:30
HS SCHEDULE
MS SCHEDULE
8:00 - 9:25          3 RD PERIOD                                EXAMS
8:00 - 9:25          3 RD PERIOD                                EXAMS
9:30 - 10:10        HS BRUNCH                              in Sanctuary
9:30 - 10:45        4 TH PERIOD                                EXAMS
10:15 - 11:30      4 TH PERIOD                                EXAMS
10:50 - 11:30      MS PARTY in                             Sanctuary
 
Friday - 12/22
**Half Day**
Out at 11:30
8:00 - 9:25          1 ST PERIOD EXAMS
9:30 - 9:55          REPORT TO 2 ND PERIOD FOR STUDY HALLS
10:00 - 11:30      6 TH PERIOD EXAMS
 
Parents,

It is that time of year where we are winding down and getting ready for Christmas Break and I know the students are excited!! Please follow this link (link to the schedule) to review our Mid-Term Exam schedule. 

A couple of things to remember: 
  • There are no early releases on Monday and Tuesday. Those are normal scheduled days. 
  • Wednesday 12/20 and Thursday 12/21 all exams are done by 11:30. We will have dismissal at the front of the building due to elementary classes still being in session. Should students need to stay for the remainder of the day, there will be an assigned room that they will go to until 3:30 dismissal or until you are able to pick them up. 
  • Friday 12/22 all students will need to be picked up by 11:30 as that is a half day. Dismissal will be back to normal due to elementary already having been dismissed. 
As always, let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns.

Sprinting after Him,

Mrs. Leah Boice, MFT
Academic Advisor
Nazarene Christian Academy

NCA's Service Ministry for December

Each year at Christmas we adopt the Crowley Nursing Home Residents.  This year they have provided us with a list of items the residents enjoy receiving.   If you can help, please bring the items you purchase to the school office.  If you are short on time, we have some elves standing ready to purchase the items on for you. Just bring your cash donation to the school office.  
Items Needed:
Perfume
Cologne
Caps for Men
Socks - no skid
Sweaters - L, XL, XXL
Dominoes
Costume Jewelry
Word Searches - large print
Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzles - large print
Adult Coloring Books
Lap Throws

We have until Tuesday, December 12th to collect these items.  The residents always enjoy the gifts and our students who carol for them when delivering gifts.  If you are able to help - thank you!   
PTF Corner


We are Dining for Dinero$$$$
December 11th - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Please join us for El Fenix Spirit Night

December 21st   Teachers Luncheon & Star Student
 
December 22nd   Elementary Class Parties and Early Dismissal
Raise Craze Wrap Up!

The results are in and we couldn't be more thrilled!
Our school has raised $10,204.31 and has completed 155 acts of kindness! Can you believe it?! This was all made possible by our wonderful faculty, supportive family/friends, and stellar students!!!!!  You all really know what it means to be a leader and to touch the lives of others. Way to go! Just because our Raise Craze fundraiser is over doesn't mean the kindness has to stop - let's keep it going and show our community that Nazarene Christian Academy knows what it means to change the world by serving others! Congratulations to everyone!
****There are several students who received incentives such as Donuts, Candy, and Bracelets throughout the fundraiser.  Our top prize winners have received a FIELD TRIP for next Tuesday December 12th.  These students will complete their FINAL ACT OF KINDNESS as a group by serenading the people in the lobby at Huguley Hospital.  The students will then travel on to Villa Dianna where they will be served lunch and they will learn the story of how the community came together to "re-build" the restaurant that had burned to the ground. 
****** If your child is one of the individual winners, is in Mrs. Burn's class/Mrs. Newman's class, or is one of the 39 prize goers......... we will need your signature that you have been notified that your child will be leaving NCA on our school bus from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday December 12th .  Parents/Family: We invite you to meet us at Huguley Hospital to hear the students sing and/or join us for lunch at Villa Dianna Italian Restaurant.
Thank you so much for all your support.  I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart and it was a complete pleasure to serve at the Fundraising Chair for this fundraiser!!! -Jessica Busby


Individual Winners
1st Place ($250) : Tinsley Luce (Raised $1,060 and completed 13 Acts of Kindness)
2nd Place ($200) : Tyler Luce (Raised $1060 and completed 7 Acts of Kindness)
3rd Place ($150) :  Boston Busby (Raised $860 and completed 6 Acts of Kindness)

Class Winners
Most $ Raised : Mrs. Newman 5th Grade ($3,510)
Most Acts of Kindness Completed : Mrs. Burns 2nd Grade (52 acts of Kindness)
Additional WINNERS (whom completed a minimum of 3 acts of kindness or received a minimum of 3 donations)

Alexander Archuleta                        Cecelia Boice                        Andrew Bookwalter
Tristan Brown                                   Boston Busby                       Gracie Calvery
Brantley Cates                                  McKenzie Cates                    Brooke Clayton
Carson Clayton                                 Gracie Clayton                      Austin Colichia
Kourtland Franklin                           Carson Gagnon                      Noah Hargrove
Andrew Helge                                  Jacob Helge                            Jason Helge
Joey Higbee                                      Cooper Houston                     Caitlyn Jasuta
Ace King                                           Tinsley Luce                          Tyler Luce
Carly Mack                                        Blake McDowell                   Tanna Morquecho
Ryder Murray                                    Haleigh Rice                          Anne Schwalk
Savannah Spangler                            Jenna Valdez                          Adam VanCampen
Amelia Waddell                                 Aubree Waggoner                  Gretchen Waggoner
Harrison Waggoner                            Cali Willis                             Rebekah Wisden 

Yearbooks On Sale

Yearbooks are available for purchase online or in the school office.  The cost is $40. Don't delay! Make your purchase to guarantee your student receives a yearbook!  
Athletics

Game Schedule for December 11 - 16
Date
 Day
 Team
 Opponent
 Place
 Time
12/12
Tues
JH Girls
Basketball
Heritage Christian - Joshua
Away
6:00 PM
12/11
Mon
Varsity Girls
Basketball
St. Paul's Prep
Away
6:00 PM
12/12 Tues Varsity Girls
Basketball		 Inspired Vision Home 6:00 PM
12/14-
12/16
Thurs-Sat
Varsity Girls
Basketball
Hill Tournament
Away
TBA
12/14 Thurs
JH Boys 
Basketball
Parker/Tarrant Home 6:00 PM
12/12
Tues
JV Boys
Basketball
Chisholm Trail
Away
6:00 PM
12/14 Thurs
JV Boys
Basketball
Victory Baptist Home 4:30 PM
12/14-
12/16
Thurs-
Sat
JV Boys 
Basketball
Victory Baptist 
Tournament
Away
TBA
12/11
Mon
Varsity Boys
Basketball
St. Paul's  Prep
Away
7:30 PM
12/12
Tues
Varsity Boys
Basketball
Inspired Vision Home 7:30 PM
12/14
Thurs
Varsity Boys
Basketball
Chisholm Trail Home 6:00 PM

Eligibility Check is January 9 from report cards.
 
Girls' Sports Schedule for December 11-16
Boys' Sports Schedule  for December 11-16


For more information please contact Pastor Josh or Mrs. Glidden.  A  student release must also be filled out and returned.  

Important Upcoming Dates

December 11 - Dining for Dinero - El Fenix - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
December 18 - 22 - Secondary Semester Exams
December 20 - 22 - Secondary Exam Schedule - out at 11:30 AM
December 21 - High School Brunch - Sanctuary - 9:30 - 10:10 AM
December 21 - Middle School Party - Sanctuary - 10:50 - 11:30 AM
December 21 - Teacher Luncheon
December 21 - Star Student
December 22 - Elementary Class Parties - 10:00 - 11:00 AM - Elementary Release 11:00 AM
December 23 - January 7 - Christmas Break
January 8 - 1st day of Semester 2
January 15 - No School

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