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Book Nook and More

As a way of encouraging reading at home, our Assistant Principal, Ms. DeFeyter (Angie) has put together a recommended reading list. As educators, we ask that you plan for reading to your child and for your child to read to you, on a daily basis. Help your child feel proud and successful by supporting them with time together reading.

Autism awareness

One night this weekend my children had a couple of friends over for a sleepover.  Late at night, in the dark, I could hear them still playing ultimate Frisbee on the lawn by the light of a construction lamp. I

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Happy Earth Day & Happy Reading

I hope you can all take some time this week to read about our beautiful planet and learn more about how to ensure its longevity for future generations.  These are favorites of mine and I hope you all enjoy them

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The Birds and the Bees

Dear NCSA Families, Spring is in the air and curiosity abounds.  As per a parent request, this reading nook has several books recommended by parents of NCSA students, to support teachings about the Birds and the Bees as well as

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Supporting success in the classroom and the world

Education begins at home and continues within families for a lifetime.  Teachers and schools are secondary educators for children. Parents teach life skills and character traits and become the role model for their children in how to navigate the world.

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Building character

Last week I celebrated becoming the mother of a teenager, and with that comes new opportunities to learn and stretch my parenting.  I’m expanding my growth mindset as I begin to navigate this new stage, keeping positivity at the forefront.

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Raising strong girls and unbiased boys

This week, Angie has devoted her nook to raising strong girls and unbiased boys – lots of excellent book suggestions. I consider Angie to be an expert in the area of raising unbiased and caring boys – her sons are two of the

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KINDNESS

Dear Families, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.” Mark Twain. Our school character trait this month is KINDNESS.  The books this week offer a glimpse into empathy, respect, courtesy, friendship, and kindness.

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How to Talk to Kids About Race

Dear Families, As we come to the close of February, Black History Month, it doesn’t mean we should stop learning about racial history, but instead use this month as the continuation of conversations about race and racism.  For me, the

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