Giving Impact Report

NCA Partners,

Thank you for your continued support of God’s work happening in the lives of our students. This year, we are celebrating 30 years as a school, and our theme for the year has been “God is Faithful”. We have spent the year recounting stories of God’s faithfulness to our school, and in our individual lives. It has been a pleasure to hear the stories of God’s faithfulness to Northshore through the years. Recounting stories of His faithfulness in the past emboldens us to know that He will continue to be faithful in the future.

One way God has been faithful to NCA is through your generous financial support. Our Team is delighted to send you this Giving Impact Report that celebrates what we have accomplished together over the past year. From playgrounds to teacher work spaces, fine arts equipment to athletic jerseys, your generous financial support is having an immediate and lasting impact in the lives of our students each and every day.

As you review, I want to draw your attention specifically to the staff who have benefitted from your investments. Their words say it better than I can in sharing how the funding focuses are serving our students.

In closing, we are excited to enter this new decade of a school. We have some ambitious projects in the works, and I am excited for our team to connect with you to share where we feel God leading us next. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to visit about opportunities to accelerate our school’s strategic growth plans.

God is Faithful!

Lane Beasley

Thanks to your generosity last semester, we completed Phase 1 of our Playground Master Plan by replacing the 12-year-old shades on the Early Learning and Lower North playgrounds. These new waterproof shades protect our students, extend the life of the playground equipment, and provide a cost-effective alternative to a hard roof. We are grateful for your generous support in helping us take this important first step toward creating safer, more sustainable outdoor learning spaces for our students.

"Having a covered playground has been such a blessing for our students—it means recess doesn’t have to stop when the rain starts. The kids can still run, play, and laugh together, getting the movement and joy they need no matter the weather. The old covers had holes, and we had to have recess indoors a lot, which isn't ideal for the kids, or the teachers. Thank you for investing in this important project!"

Curtis Aranda

Over the summer, we were excited to begin Phase 2 of our Playground Master Plan with the installation of new playground improvements. With the help of dedicated parent volunteers, much of the work was completed collaboratively, allowing us to stretch our funds further and maximize the impact of every dollar invested. This progress marks another important step toward creating engaging, durable, and student-centered outdoor spaces, and we are grateful to our community for making it possible.

"The new playground has been such a blessing to our early learning program. Our students are more engaged, active, and confident as they play, explore, and learn together. It’s been wonderful to see the joy it brings them each day, and we’re truly grateful for the positive impact it’s had on our children and our program."

Eliana Borowicz

Thanks to a generous supporter with a passion for blessing our teachers, we were able to transform the Middle School break room and the Early Learning break room into warm, welcoming spaces designed just for our staff—a place to pause, collaborate, and feel genuinely cared for. Outfitted with cozy couches, spacious tables and chairs, coffee bars, refrigerators, accent lighting, and thoughtful finishing touches, these rooms are more than just break areas—they’re daily expressions of gratitude.

They have quickly become favorites, serving as daily reminders that our staff’s hard work is seen and deeply appreciated. We are so grateful for the care and kindness that made this transformation possible.

"It’s very nice, quiet, and comfortable space to unwind together. I love that we have our own workroom, which has made my work so much easier! Thank you!"

Ashley Clausen

"The middle school break room is a blessing! I use the breakroom every day. It is nice to have a space to keep and warm my food. 'Whoever brings blessings will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.' Proverbs 11:25"

Joel Jerde

We are always looking for ways to accelerate our strategic funding initiatives. If the Lord prompts, we hope you will reach out to let our Team know of your interest in learning more about strategic initiatives we are desiring to pursue.

Thanks to your generous support, our Middle School students were able to vote on Fine Arts upgrades—and now, their top three choices have become a reality. We’re excited to share that your donations funded these projects:

Thanks to your support, we’ve added 4 Yamaha DBR10 powered speakers to our music classroom—enhancing every rehearsal, recording, and live demonstration with crystal-clear, powerful sound. Their portability makes them perfect for everything from vocal practice to instrument showcases, creating a more immersive and engaging space where students can hear more, learn more, and perform with confidence.

Upgraded high-quality microphones now bring greater clarity and balance to our jazz choir, capturing each vocal nuance with precision. This enhanced setup not only elevates live performances and recordings—it ensures our students’ harmonies, dedication, and hard work are heard at their very best.

"The speakers have drastically improved our room's sound and have been able to bless the school community at large with their usage at concerts and at our school's 'See you at the Pole' worship event. Our Sennheiser microphones have improved our choirs blend and have been a blessing to use in concert and rehearsal settings."

Josh Cummings

Our hands-free microphones bring our musicals, and 3rd–5th grade Christmas Pageants to life—but with years of joyful use and growing casts, many had worn out or were being shared between students. Because of your support our school has added new over-the-ear microphones for use in our much-anticipated middle school musicals. This investment will improve audio clarity and help our students shine on stage, bringing their hard work and talent to life for the entire community.

"We are so excited to have some new over the ear microphones and belt packs for our musical performance this year! One of the beautiful things about NCA is that we have a very diverse student body. We will be getting a couple new cocoa microphones, so we can better match our cast member's skin tones. We are very blessed to have access to incredible equipment for our program. We have such talented kids, and we want to showcase them well. Come watch Annie Jr. - bet your bottom dollar it's going to be amazing!"

Amy Worden

Thanks to the generous support of our community through the 2025 Online Auction, the NCA Athletic Department is excited to purchase new Middle School track uniforms. Our previous uniforms had been worn for many years—some even still bearing our former Gator logo—so this update is both timely and meaningful. Students are thrilled to be able to compete in fresh uniforms that reflect who we are today, arriving just in time for the spring track season.

"Seeing our track and cross-country athletes' step into brand-new jerseys in the Spring and Fall will be incredibly exciting. Thanks to the support and generosity given towards funding these jerseys, our NCA teams will not only look sharp and stand out among the other schools in our league, but will also reflect the pride, unity, and excellence we strive for every day."

Randi Tuggle

The NCA Educator Excellence Program honors the many outstanding teachers across our campus who embody our mission and strive for excellence. Your generous contributions to the 2025 Walk-a-Thon funded the awards! The Walk-a-thon will remain the primary source of funding until we reach our 5-year goal of $300,000, which will sustain the program through the growing Educator Excellence Award Thrivent Investment Fund. Thank you for your investment in our Christian educators, who play a crucial role in shaping the hearts, minds, and souls of your children.

• Brienna Reinertsen and Camille Dittemore (Lower Elementary)
• Gayla Boast and Alison Doney (Upper Elementary)
• Denise Travanti and Christina Rogers (Middle School)
• Josh Cummings and Brianna Mitchelson (Specialists)
• Becky Fritz and Aubrey Mangle (All in Awards)

Thanks to your support from last spring’s Walk-A-Thon, our greenhouse project is making great progress!

We’re pleased to share that the Conditional Use Permit and Architect Site Review have both been approved. The greenhouse has been ordered, and the building permit is officially in place. With these key steps completed, we’re moving forward toward construction.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in November 2026. Thank you for helping turn this vision into reality!

The Giving and Strategic Growth Office at Northshore Christian Academy has some updates.

Cassie King joined the team this past fall and serves as the primary contact for all giving initiatives, including the Auction, Walk-A-Thon, business marketing, and other fundraising efforts.

Lina Maragliano has taken on the newly created Senior Project Manager position within the department, focusing on strengthening the stewardship of donated funds. This role oversees the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, capital projects, and programs following fundraising efforts.

Every gift, big or small, has created a lasting impact. Your generosity is a reflection of God’s provision, a testament to your faith, and a partnership rooted in a shared commitment to His work. Because of you, our school has the resources needed to provide every student with a rich and robust learning experience—one that nurtures their God-given talents and helps them discover all He has created them to be. Thank you for being a part of His good work!

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