Welcome Back Letter to Families
Leap into Learning, 2024 - 2025!
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to school. We hope you were able to relax and make special memories with your friends and families. We are excited about all that this new school year has to offer and look forward to working with our students and families as we focus on continuous improvement in teaching and learning. We will continue to provide students with opportunities to build numeracy and literacy skills. We will continue to implement initiatives to promote teaching and learning, and to engage all our stakeholders in the process of educating our students. We will commit to continuous improvement in all aspects of our organization.
I am excited for the new school year and look forward to working collectively as a family to ensure that our students are provided with the best educational experience possible to be critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and prepared to be successful in their future endeavors. I encourage you to become active members of the PTA and the Horned Frog family. I look forward to seeing you on campus for academic and extracurricular functions. It is going to be an amazing year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Wendy Gamble
Principal
School Operation Hours
Office hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
School hours; 7:30am - 2:55pm
School building opens: 7:00am
Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 7:30pm
Early Release Dismissal Time: 12:55pm
Delayed openings & Closures: Check NCS website
Arrival and Dismissal
The yellow lines indicates the flow of traffic. Students are dropped off and picked up at the pavilion. If you want to walk your student(s), please park in the parking lot.
Bus Transportation
Breakfast & Lunch in NCS
Breakfast is free to all students. Students have the options of cereal, fruit cup, and milk.
Lunch is not provided by NCS. All students are required to bring their own lunch.
Attendance Matters
Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
Theme for the Year: Improvement begins with I
Meet Our Staff
Specials (Art & PE)
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Hello to Mrs. Guajardo
Third Grade
Meet Mrs. Pierce
Fourth Grade
Hello to Ms. Allen
Fifth Grade
Meet Mrs. Perry
Sixth Grade
Hello to Mrs. Rembacki
Seventh Grade
Meet Ms. Hicks
Special Education
Hello to Mrs. Martinez
Special Education Paraprofessional
Meet Mrs. Brackett
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hello to Mrs. Rosado
Registrar
Meet Ms. Schweigert
Custodian
Hello to Mrs. Prado
Principal
Meet Mrs. Gamble
Volunteers Needed!
Your efforts and engagement are critical in order for us to accomplish to vision and mission of our school!
Please review Orenda Volunteer Handbook and return the last page signed.
Annual background checks required.
If you plan to attend field trips or any other school event please fill out the volunteer form.
Important Event
Meet & Greet
The front office will have a table set up with school information, and a map of where everyone is.
The PTA will be in the cafeteria to help parents register for the PTA. In the cafeteria will be two stations. Station 1 (for parents) Back to school letter to my child. Parents please stop by and write a quick letter of encouragement to your student(s). Station 2 (for students) I wish my teacher knew. Students please stop be and write a note to your new teacher to help them get to know you and understand who you are in the classroom.
Mrs. Martinez will be available to help parents connect their devices to Canvas, Classlink, and Classdojo.
Monday, Aug 12, 2024, 10:00 AM
505 East Avenue C, Belton, TX, USA
Reminders
Returning parents: Update your school forms for each student
News from the PTA
Here are your PTA representatives.
President: Ashley Phillips
Vice President: Open
Treasurer: Nick Guajardo
Secretary: Kimberly Beshansky
Contact: nolancreek.pta@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NolanCreekSchoolPTA/
PTA Membership: joinpta.org (District: Public Charter/Private, School: Nolan Creek School)