NEAAAT News

Top 10 Tips to Remember about NEAAAT Expo:

1. Expo Dates:

• February 12, 2025: Grades 5, 7, 9, & 11 participate

• February 13, 2025: Grades 6, 8, 10, & 12 participate

2. Arrival Time: Students arrive between 1:30 and 2:15 PM on their Expo day

3. Presentation Schedule:

• 4:00 PM: Presentations to guests from other schools and officials

• 5:00 PM: Doors open to parents and community

• 7:00 PM: Expo concludes; students are required to stay until the end

4. Transportation:

• Buses will transport students to school (see schedule below)

• No transportation home after Expo

• No transportation to college classes on Expo days

5. Dress Code: Business attire is required

• Contact Karrie Chappell if assistance is needed with clothing

6. Meal Provision:

• Dinner: pizza, chips, and water

• Donate $5 per student for meal costs

• Students can bring their own food if desired

• Additional donations are welcome!

7. Participation: All students are REQUIRED to attend

8. Remote Learning:

• Non-participating grades will have remote assignments

• No live remote classes

9. Coach Workdays:

• February 14 and 17, 2025

• No classes for students on these days

10. Contact Information:

• Questions? Contact Karrie Chappell or Leah Lane

• Email: karriechappell@northeastacademy.org

• Email: leahlane@northeastacademy.org

Dear NEAAAT Family,

We are extremely excited about our upcoming Exposition of Student Learning (“Expo”), which has become one of our most impactful and cherished traditions at NEAAAT! Last year’s successful two-night event, with a variety of grade levels presenting, was truly extraordinary.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, students in grades 5, 7, 9, & 11 are scheduled to participate in Expo and will attend school face to face on a delayed start. Students in grades 6, 8, 10 & 12 will have a remote assignment to complete (no live remote classes).

The schedule will switch on Thursday, February 13, 2025 with students in grades 6, 8, 10, & 12 participating in Expo and attending school face-to-face on a delayed start schedule. Students in grades 5, 7, 9, & 11 will have a remote assignment to complete (no live remote classes).

Friday, February 14, 2025 and Monday February 17, 2025, are both Coach workdays. There are no classes for students on these days.

Transportation to college classes will not be provided on Expo days or the coach workdays.

On the days students are participating in Expo, they may arrive to school between 1:30 and 2:15. Buses will transport students to school, but transportation home following the Expo will not be provided. Based on years of data we know that our students benefit from a warm-up period prior to the start of Expo. This year, Expo will begin with a soft start as students present to a slate of guests from other school locations, elected officials, and peers at 4pm. Doors will open to parents and community guests at 5pm and the expo will conclude at 7pm.

An early dinner of pizza (Little Caesars), chips, and water will be provided for students but they are welcome to pack their own food if needed. Any parent who would like to donate toward the cost of feeding students can send money to the school or donate online at https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/69e93aa2-823e-4413-8a05-d9bde85d2dc8.

Indicate in the note section that the funds are for Expo Lunch. Cash can also be given to the student’s homeroom coach. It will cost NEAAAT approximately $5 per student for their dinner (~$3,750 over the two days).

All students are required to participate at Expo. Students should dress in business attire. Should your student need appropriate clothing, please contact Karrie Chappell for assistance. Many students change after eating and before the Expo begins in order to keep presentation clothing looking professional.

We look forward to celebrating the NEAAAT tradition of Expo with our families and community again this year. If you have questions, please contact Karrie Chappell, karriechappell@northeastacademy.org

Parent volunteers are needed between 8:15 and 11:30, Monday through Friday the week of 2/24-28 to assist with hallway monitoring during benchmark testing. If you are able please sign up using the link below. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Alcott.

lisaalcott@northeastacademy.org

For more information please contact Chrissy Gray chrissykgray@yahoo.com

La Casa offers tutoring to young students. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the La Casa volunteer coordinator at codymarks@ecfumc.org

Here is an opportunity to give back to the community and be creative. EC Health and Rehabilitation is looking for students to help in many ways. Students can help with paint nights, bingo, sitting and visiting with patients or you can propose your own way to offer an experience for the residents. Any volunteer under 18 must have the forms below completed. Please contact Lori Chepan with any questions.

LChepan@sanstonehealth.com

On Tuesday, February 11, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM there will be an Open House event for any student (ages 12-18) and adults (18+) to learn about the Civil Air Patrol’s exciting programs and how they can get involved in serving their community, advancing their personal skills, and exploring aviation and leadership opportunities. The event is free and open to the public. CAP offers unique experiences for youth and adults alike.

If you'd like to find out more information about the Civil Air Patrol you can visit the link below or contact Capt. Jordan Wiggins

Jordan.Wiggins@ncwgcap.org

https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/civil-air-patrols-three-primary-programs

The NEAAAT Foundation maximizes the return on your generous support, ensuring continued funding for the vital programs NEAAAT provides students through a robust and sustainable structure. The foundation's broader network and donation capacity will ensure that every dollar contributed goes further while supporting NEAAAT’s educational programs and opening new avenues for impactful collaboration.

Accept: Monetary Donations, Stocks, Securities, Bequests, Beneficiary Designations, Real Estate

Give Back: Support of Current NEAAAT Programs, Student and Staff Growth Opportunities, Scholarships, and much more

Resources for parents on bullying and students coping with stress.

Bullying Resources https://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_tips_for_parents.page https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/

https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Students coping with stress

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-race-good-health/201402/5-tips-helping-teens-cope-stress

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/For-Teens-Creating-Your-Personal-Stress-Management-Plan.aspx

The work-based experiences made possible through our Business Alliance Partnerships are already helping us to achieve our vision of being a model for teaching and learning and a leader in the movement to ensure that all children have equitable access to a high quality education.

We’re currently seeking opportunities to build stronger connections with our Business Alliance partners. We’re pleased to announce that we will be growing our internship program this year, and we’re currently looking for employers who are willing to welcome 1 or more students to complete 80 hours or more of on-site work. Other opportunities will include guest speaking in our classrooms, judging projects, providing student feedback on public speaking events, and partnering with our coaches to create lessons that allow our students to explore what we call “the real world of work”.

For more information, please contact

Kimberly Mawhiney, Director of STEM

kimmawhiney@northeastacademy.org

252-562-0653 Ext. 105

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