Volume 08........... .October 20, 2020
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As we go through this school year together, remember to use this newsletter, our social media channels and website as resources!
To stay in the know between issues of our newsletter, make sure to follow us on Instagram (@nfcsbulldogs) and add us on Facebook (@newfoundationscharterschool) for additional news and updates throughout the week!
You can always visit our website, which contains all the latest NFCS updates, forms, contact information and more.
Scroll down for some trivia this week! Participants with the correct answer will be entered in our monthly raffle. Correct answers will be announced on our social media channels and in next week's newsletter.
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Calling all K-12 Parents - In the times of COVID-19, we continue to grapple with concerns around health and safety, and have seen the impact on mental health, social connections, and academics. Join our HSA Meeting on October 26 for a special webinar from Minding your Mind to hear about some ideas around how we can support our students and each other during this unprecedented time. Make sure to register!
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More K-12 News
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The Parent-Student Remote Learning Handbook is available here.
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Our Admissions Lottery for the 2021-22 school year is now open! Visit the enrollment page of our website for more information. The deadline to apply is 1/25/21.
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FREE Tutoring Opportunities are available remotely from our highly qualified and certified teachers. If you are interested, please contact your student's teacher or check our website.
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NFCS Is Here to Help! If you live in a shelter, motel, or even doubled up with other people due to loss of housing for economic hardship, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. If you believe you may be eligible, contact Ms. Davenny, School Social Worker, at 215-344-3410 x8 or mdavenny@newfoundations.org to find out what services and supports may be available!
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HSA Presents: 1st Annual Pumpkin Contest! Details can be found below.
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Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Mrs. Unegbu's News & Notes email from October 16.
Make sure to join us for Crazy Hair Day this Friday!
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Important Dates
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10/23 Crazy Hair Day
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10/29 Spirit Day: Wear Black or Orange
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10/30 No classes; Staff PD
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11/9 K-6 Specials change for Q2
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More K-8 News
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Office Hours are available by appointment only for additional student support.
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Please remember that if your child has a doctor appointment or other excused absence (court date, death in family, etc.) it will only be excused with an official note from the doctor or other office. You can submit scanned notes to attendancek8@newfoundations.org.
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Classroom Highlight: Last Friday, third grade students had a guest speaker from the Insectarium. Check out this picture from Mrs. Lorino's class!
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Please read through the important dates and information that was shared in Mrs. Daly's News & Notes email from October 16.
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Important Dates
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10/29 Spirit Day: Wear Black or Orange
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10/29 Walk-up Ring Ceremony, 3-4:30 PM
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11/3 Election Day
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11/5-6 Formal Senior Portrait Days - By Appointment
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11/9 Electives change for Q2
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More HS News
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Please remember that if your child has a doctor appointment or other excused absence (court date, death in family, etc.) it will only be excused with an official note from the doctor or other office. You can submit scanned notes to attendance@newfoundations.org.
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Juniors and Seniors, don't forget to check out our College/Career Visit Calendar to attend information sessions and network with representatives from different postsecondary options. The calendar can be found on the counseling page of our website and will be updated regularly in real time. Want to learn more about a postsecondary opportunity and don't see it listed on the calendar? Reach out to your counselor!
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Bulldog Spotlight of the Week |
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Corey McQuade, one of our high school seniors, is an aspiring Eagle Scout from Troop 22. Corey has been in Boy Scouts since he was seven years old and has completed over 300 hours of volunteer work in his twelve years of scouting.
For his Eagle Scout project, Corey is planning a beautification event at the Ryerss Museum on October 24th and 25th, 2020. The Ryerss Museum was turned into a non profit museum and library in 1910. It holds a special place in Corey's heart, as it is located in his community of Burholme.
Corey plans to preserve the building’s historic characteristics by replacing the iconic community sign, cleaning the window shutters, painting the Victorian urn and light poles, and sprucing up the gardens with new mulch and plants. While he has the support of both his Boy Scout Troop and the Friends of Ryerss, he still needs our help in raising enough funds to accomplish his goals. Any donation will be greatly appreciated, and more information can be found on his GoFundMe page, linked here. It's great to see Corey embody what it means to be a part of a Caring Community!
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This year marks New Foundations Charter School's _________ year anniversary!
A) 15th
B) 20th
C) 25th
Submit your answers via this Google Form before 3pm on Wednesday October 21. Correct answers will earn you an entry for this month's raffle.
Tune in to our Instagram story on Wednesday October 21 at 5pm for the answer!
Answer for last week's trivia question:
New Foundations has seen a total of 7 12th grade classes graduate, beginning with the Class of 2014!
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If you have something you would like to share with our NFCS community, please fill out our Media Submission form using the button below!
Items must be submitted no later than noon on Sunday to be shared the upcoming week.
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