
NCS Family Newsletter
February, 2024
Upcoming Events
1/25/2024 Outdoor Learning
2/1/2024 Outdoor Learning
2/7/2024 Fundraiser: Pasqual's Night
2/13/2024 Battle of the Books - District Level Competition - VAHS
2/13/2024 Governance Council Meeting - NCS Library
2/15/2024 Outdoor Learning
2/16/2024 NO SCHOOL *May switch to a school day, if we hold an inclement weather day by 2/16*
2/22/2024 Family Conference Night 3-6:30pm
2/29/2024 Outdoor Learning
Thanks for supporting the Toot and Kate's Fundraiser!
4/5's Visit the UW-Madison Physics Museum
Did you listen to the Charter School episode of "In the Loop with the Sup"?
Helpful Info for Families
Pasqual's Night for New Century Families
Our February Restaurant Night is scheduled for Wednesday February 7th at Pasqual's Cantina in Verona.
Pasqual's will donate 10% of sales from that day back to New Century School.
Butter Braid and Collectivo Fundraiser
Butter Braids and Colectivo coffee, tea, and cocoa are back! Treat your family or friends to a delicious pastry this year, or some hand-roasted coffee! Help support NCS by selling Butter Braids or Colectivo products through our fundraiser! Order forms will be sent home with kids and emailed out by the end of this week.
Orders and payments are due by Friday, February 9th. Order forms and payments can be dropped off in the office. All checks should be made out to NCS Community, Inc. You can submit one check for all of your orders, or individual checks from each person who buys from you.
All items can be picked up on Friday, March 1st from 2-4 pm. If this doesn’t work for your family, please email Carly to make other arrangements: carlypowers@icloud.com. Small orders can be sent home in students’ backpacks, but Butter Braids will need to stay frozen so they don’t start to rise.
Thanks for supporting NCS!
Vaccine Clinics
Public Health Madison & Dane County is partnering with Madison Metropolitan School District and SSM Health this spring to offer two more school vaccine clinics to get students up to date on their school vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. These clinics will take place on Saturday, February 10th and Saturday, May 11th 2024. Both clinics will be from 10am to 2pm at the Holtzman Learning Center in Madison. It is highly encouraged that appointments are scheduled through the website listed on the flier attached. Vaccine Clinic
Get your Bucky Book Here!
Bucky Books are on sale currently: $35/each
Please reach out to Jen to purchase your book today. we are happy to send home in a your child's backpack or Jen can drop it off within the Verona area.
Bucky Books can also be purchased online and shipped directly to the you here. (There is a slightly lower return rate to the school for online sales.)
Communication with Teachers
Check out our online NCS Google Public Calendar
Here is the link to a Google Public Calendar with this year’s updated NCS events:
This calendar will be updated continually throughout the year with school events, such as swim and gym days, library days, Picture Day, Back to School Night, field trips, parent/teacher conferences, days off of school, Governance Council meetings, and so much more! We hope that this will make things easier for you!
Looking for Another Way to Connect
Have you joined the New Century School Parent Community Facebook Groups?
Current and incoming families are welcome to join “New Century School Parent Community” on Facebook. This is a great place to post summer events and pop-up playdates. This is also a great resource for new parents/guardians to ask any questions they may have.
Additionally, please like and follow our New Century School Facebook page here.
Bridging Brighter Smiles
The Bridging Brighter Smiles program is a safe, affordable, accessible way to meet a dental hygienist... right here in Verona Area School District!
Learn more at https://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/
Need assistance with lunch costs?
Attendance
If your student is ill, has an early morning appointment, or will be late arriving to
school for another reason, in addition to notifying their classroom teacher please make sure that you one of the following PRIOR
TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY:
1) EMAIL NCS Attendance: ncs-attendance@verona.k12.wi.us
2) CALL the office at (608) 845-4500
Please do not email the school secretaries directly if possible.
Change of Clothes
If you can send a Ziploc bag with a pair of pants, socks and underwear it will come in handy over these next wet months.
And, always, we will happily take your donations of gently used sweatpants and bottoms that have stretchy waists. All colors, sizes, patterns are appreciated.
Swim Unit
It is time for our annual physical education swim unit. Swimming lessons will begin Monday, January 8th and go through Friday, February 23rd. In order to reduce transportation delays and increase instructional time in the pool, we will be hosting these lessons at the Natatorium.
Children who are unable to swim will be able to sit in the stands and complete classwork, read and/or observe instruction. Students in all grades are allowed to wear their own swimming suits; the Natatorium will provide towels. If a swimming suit is forgotten, there will be suits available.
One piece swimsuits are preferred, but not required.
We ask that parents/guardians provide some type of plastic bag to store their child’s suit in.
Children without a suit on their swimming day can wear a suit provided by the Natatorium.
Swimming caps or a ponytail with an elastic band are required for students with hair that is shoulder length or longer. Students may bring a cap from home or purchase one at the Natatorium. Students may also bring optional swimming items such as swimming goggles, nose, and earplugs. The Natatorium provides towels.
If you have questions about the swimming program, please don’t hesitate to call us at 608-845-4505.
Charter School Lottery
One of our best outreach efforts is our current families. We encourage you to share with other VASD families about NCS. We want families to know their options.
The charter school lottery for the ‘24-’25 school year will be open from January 11 - February 14. In addition to our incoming K class, we usually have some openings in grades 1-5. If you know any VASD families with incoming K students, or students in grades 1-5 who are interested in attending NCS, please have them enter the VASD Charter School lottery. In order to be eligible for openings in grades 1-5, families still need to join the Charter School Lottery now.
Families can find more information about enrollment and the lottery from our registrar’s office.
Volunteer Corner
Potluck for Family Conferences
We will treat the NCS and VAIS staff to a yummy soup dinner during conferences on Thursday, February 22. Please sign up by clicking the link to bring your favorite soup, salad, fruit, dessert, snacks, or disposable dishes.
Any questions, please contact Lindsey Loeffler at loeffler.lindsey@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094DAAAA29A4FD0-47415001-ncsvais
Refill Teacher Treats and Shared Supplies
Please help us replenish dwindling supplies and fill the teachers' lounge with delicious snacks. Explore the Sign Up Slots and lend a hand if you can. Ensure your contribution reaches the school office by 2/13/24, so we can create a vibrant atmosphere for Friendship Day on 2/14. Your support is truly appreciated—thank you!
Please reach out to Shannon Ratchman, NCS/VAIS Sunshine Committee Chair, with any questions. Shannon.Ratchman@lls.org.
Lunchroom Volunteers
Please complete this short survey with your availability. **We are especially in need for help on Tuesdays at this time.**
Library Helpers
Volunteers keep the library running smoothly and our 9,583 books organized.
They are so appreciated! Please consider signing up for a one-hour shift on our updated Sign Up Genius link.
Sunshine Committee
Sign up here to support the snack pile in the teacher workroom, especially for upcoming Friendship Day February 14th.
For more information and to assist in brining sunshine to our community please contact Shannon Ratchman.