GRAMMAR GAZETTE
Back-to-School Edition!
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dear Wonderful Nova Classical Lower School Families,
March is here, bringing the close of the third quarter and the beginning of the final stretch of the school year. It’s amazing to see how much our students have grown—academically, socially, and emotionally—over the past several months. Their hard work and enthusiasm continue to inspire us as we move into this important time of the year.
As we enter the last quarter, students will have more opportunities to reflect on their progress, set new goals, and finish the year strong. The support and encouragement they receive from both home and school make all the difference in helping them stay motivated and engaged.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Nova Classical a place where students feel challenged, supported, and excited to learn. We look forward to a fantastic finish to the school year and appreciate all you do to be part of our community. Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!
Please note the following upcoming events. We are especially excited about our Family Game Night, coming up TOMORROW NIGHT! We need your help to make one of our biggest annual community events a success! Detailed information about Family Game Night (RSVPs, taco bar signup, volunteer opportunities) and other events can be found below in the newsletter.
- TOMORROW! Friday, March 14: Family Game Night
- Friday, March 14: K-5 Non-Uniform Day (for reaching our Hospital Drive goal)
Thursday, March 27: End of Q3
- Friday, March 28: Staff Work Day
- March 31-April 4: Spring Break!
- Thursday, April 10: Multicultural Night!
Be sure to read this month's Gazette to learn more about upcoming events and school information, and, as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Tousignant
Family Game Night - Friday, March 14!
Our Lower School Parent Advisory Council would like to invite you to a "Family Game Night" on Friday, March 14, from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. It will include a potluck taco bar dinner, board games, gym games, bingo, and plenty of fun! NPTO will be selling spirit wear, hosting a wishing well, and button making, too. There will be a Meet & Greet with author Mrs. Gleason and a demo from our Robotics Team. We will also have a clothing drive sponsored by NHS. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP, Sign up to bring a Taco Bar Item, and/or Volunteer! We need your help to make this event a success. See this newsletter for more information.
**Please bring a board game or two labeled with your last name!**
Get involved in this year’s Family Multicultural Night!
This is a night of celebration that thrives because of the involvement of our amazing community. Please visit our newsletter to RSVP, contribute to the potluck, volunteer, host a cultural booth, share a performance, or make a monetary donation. We hope to see you there!
Questions or concerns? Reach out to equitycoordinator@novaclassical.org.
SOS Days & Summer Are Coming Up Soon!
Give your kids a fun-filled break during their days off! S.O.S. Days are packed with engaging activities in a safe, friendly space where they can create, play, and enjoy quality time with friends. Don’t miss out on the excitement! Click HERE to register your child(ren) now.
Spring Break -- Click HERE for our schedule of events and how to register:
Exciting News for Summer Scholar Zone at Nova!
We’re thrilled to announce that Nova Classical Academy is partnering with Ivy Camps this summer to bring fresh, engaging curriculum to the summer program our families know and love! Ivy Camps offers enriching, high-energy content led by top university students, and we can’t wait for your children to experience this exciting addition. You can learn more about Ivy Camps in the PDF below the Register Here link . We will be hosting Ivy Camps from 12:30 -3:30 daily but are extending our summer hours to 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM!
This summer, camps will be organized by tracks, allowing each Scholar Zone student to choose the theme that best matches their interests! For example, during Weeks 1–2:
- Art Track: Jewelry Making
- Engineering Track: Tabletop Game Design
- Special Interest Track: Stinky, Stinky, Gross Science
Each Monday, students will get to sample all three tracks before choosing the one they’ll dive into for the rest of the session—making sure every week is filled with curiosity, creativity, and choice!
Summer Registration opens Monday, March 17!
Spots fill quickly, so mark your calendars and get ready for a summer of fun, learning, and exploration! On or after 8:00 AM, March 17, go to www.novaclassical.org/resources/scholarzone/
to register.
Summer sports camp information will be posted on the Extracurriculars page on March 15, 2025! Registration will open March 17, 2025. Don't miss out!
LibraryGo Information
Libraries open doors for reading, research, and resources! Nova Classical Student IDs double as Library Cards again this year! Through our LibraryGo partnership with the St. Paul Public Library (SPPL), all students have active library cards that can be used to check out up to five (5) books and materials, and to access their online databases. Help your student use their account online or at checkout at one of the 14 SPPL branches.
- Account number: Nova Classical’s school number (2209190300) + (the scholar's 4-digit lunch PIN number)
- Password: Your child’s birthday written MMDDYY, for example, January 26, 2012 would be 01262012
If you have questions about this program, contact Ms. Gabor at vgabor@novaclassical.org.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - May 5-9
NovaPTO is revving up for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9) by collecting monetary donations and readying a crew of volunteers. Participating with NPTO in Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is optional.
- Click here to donate money using the NPTO online store by selecting "Teacher/Staff Appreciation"
- Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Upcoming Events:
- Mar 14: Lower School FAMILY Game Night & Taco Bar 5:30-8:00 PM. Click here for volunteer spots.
- Mar 14: Favorite Things Party 7:00-9:30 PM Purchase Tickets Adults Only.
- Mar 22: Self Defense Class With Ms. Stella 2:30 PM Purchase Tickets Ages 10+. Adults welcome.
- Mar 22: *A tradition since the beginning* Nova Ladies Party 7:00-10:00 PM. Purchase Tickets Adults Only.
Follow NPTO on Facebook, Instagram, or visit their website for more information and get in touch with Nova Classical families when you sign up for the Family Directory!
Volunteers - We Need You!
Parents and Community Members:
Apply to become an active volunteer to help support our scholars and school community! Click here to view the always-current list of opportunities and links to sign up. Sign up to help make our upcoming community events a success! We need volunteers and food donations for our Lower School Family Game Night and Multicultural Night.
Please contact Ms. Gabor, Community Engagement Manager, for any questions about volunteering or background checks.
Upcoming Lower School Events!
March:
14: Family Game Night 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
14: K-5 Non-Uniform Day
24: Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM
28: No School (Staff Work Day)
31: No School (Building Closed)
April:
1-4: No School (Building Closed)
8: NPTO Meeting from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Zoom)
10: Multicultural Night from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
18: No School (Staff Work Day)
22: Board Candidate Forum from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
28: Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM
May:
1: LS Art Show
2: No School (Staff Professional Development Day/Building Closed)
6: Virtue Assembly 9:00 AM
6: Lower School Spirit Wear day
5-9: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
6: NPTO Meeting from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (in-person with dinner and childcare)
8: SoG Music concert
16: Boosterthon Fun Run & Color Run
19: Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM
23: No School (Staff Work Day)
26: No School (Building Closed)
June:
4: Last Day of School