Dear Pirate Families,

As we swiftly make our way through Quarter 2, I am delighted to share the many achievements our NC community has accomplished thus far. From outstanding academic accomplishments to remarkable athletic performances, our students have exemplified dedication and excellence in every endeavor.

Last month we celebrated our softball team who took home the District Championship, way to go Lady Pirates! We also celebrated On-A-Roll (my favorite award), Honor Roll and Principal's List students and those who earned a perfect score on the 23-24 AASA math & ELA assessments.

Our fall student Panorama survey data showed that NC students have a high sense of belonging while at school and are highly engaged in class.

Finally, I want to give a big shout out to our parent volunteers and Watch Dogs who help our school community on a daily basis! Thank you for being a vital part of our caring and connected Norterra Canyon family.

Looking ahead, we’re hosting a Kindergarten Preview Night on November 7th (more information below) where incoming families can learn all about what makes Norterra Canyon a special place to begin their educational journey. Priority open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open and will close in December. I strongly encourage and recommend if you do not reside in the Norterra Canyon boundaries that you apply for open enrollment as soon as possible to guarantee your future Pirate a spot.

With Warm Regards,

Principal Milks

Early Release Fridays in November:

Dismissal is at 1:30pm.

November 1st

November 8th

November 22nd

Important Dates for November:

November 1st-15th: Food Drive

November 7th: Kinder Preview Night (see below)

November 8th: Veterans Day Assembly @ 8:15 am (see below)

November 8th: PTSA Movie Night

November 11th: Veterans Day, No School

November 12th: Picture retakes, 8th grade panorama & club pictures

November 12th: DVUSD Governing Board Meeting

November 18th: Choir Concert @ 5pm

November 21st: Thanksgiving Feast @ lunch

November 25th-November 29th: Thanksgiving Break, no school

We wish you a wonderful break with loved ones. We are grateful for YOU!

Below, you'll find our DVUSD Instructional Calendar for the upcoming school year.

Mark your calendars now & plan ahead for our early release days, as well as observed holidays.

Professional Learning Communities & 1:30pm Release Days:

We continue to be grateful for the vision of DVUSD and the opportunity to be intentional about professional collaboration. During our scheduled 1:30pm early release days our NC teachers analyze student data & learning, collaborate on implementation of interventions, and work together to ensure we are providing a guaranteed & viable curriculum for ALL of our learners.

We encourage EVERY family to set up a meal account for their child(ren) using EZSchoolPay.com.

BONUS: Having this available for your student reduces stress if/when he/she forgets his/her lunchbox at home.

Breakfast costs $1.50

Lunch for elementary/middle school is $2.95

Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Find out more by visiting EZMealApp.com

We now have an online absence reporting system! You can find the link on the upper right hand side of the Norterra Canyon website or by clicking HERE.

Text YES to 68453 to receive text updates and reminders from Norterra Canyon.