GRAMMAR GAZETTE

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the month of October! The leaves are slowly starting to change and I look forward to the cooler air and vibrant colors. We have several special events coming up this month, and we would love for you to be a part of them. I want to congratulate our Virtue Shout Out students who were celebrated at our Virtue Assembly on Fortitude this past Tuesday. New this year, students can wear spirit wear on top during Virtue Assemblies but will need to be in Uniform bottoms. Moving forward, this will be the expectation. The Virtue Assembly calendar is posted below. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend! Note that our November assembly is 9:00-9:30 AM, Tuesday, November 4.

We had an overwhelming interest in our Grandparents and Special Persons Day next Wednesday, October 15. Nova Classical Academy is pleased to invite the special people in our students' lives so that they can experience the unique nature of our learning community. Please note that we are only able to accommodate guests who registered before the form closed on 10/3. If you were unable to register for this year's event, we encourage you to attend next year!

Our NPTO hosted the Great Gatherings Kick Off on September 27, which included a silent auction. We still have items open to bid on including Pizza and Movie with Mrs. Farrell on Thursday, November 20, for students in grades 2-5. Considering bidding here!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Please read ahead for important highlights for the month.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Farrell

Welcome back to the Happy Little Art Room! It is so nice to be creating and making messes with students after summer break. This art room newsletter will share all the exciting new things each grade is learning and working on each month. Additionally, information on our art curriculum, grading policies, Amazon wishlist, past newsletters and more can be found on the art class website:

https://novaacademyart.my.canva.site/

We will celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22. Students can wear orange on top and Nova uniform on the bottom. Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a day we can come together to send a visible message of building through justice, temperance, and prudence. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange. Started by PACER in 2011, this statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention. Our students will be participating in activities this day to confirm their commitment to standing up against bullying.

Please visit the MN Classical Education Conference website to learn more about and be sure to RSVP for the event on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:00-7:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport.

The keynote speaker is Andrew Pudewa, the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. He will be sharing humorous experiences and painful lessons he has learned in his session "However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching". We are lifelong learners raising lifelong learners, and supporting the development of that skill is vital for our students' academic journey. Participants will leave with a fresh perspective on writing and its role in a child's education.

Kemmetmueller Photography will be conducting our student retake picture day on Tuesday, October 21. Click here for information on picture day preparation and ordering school photos!

Feel free to contact Kemmetmueller Photography by email at info@k-photography.com or by phone at (952) 473-2142 if you have any questions about your student's picture day, need help with ordering photos, or have any other concerns.

Libraries open doors for reading, research, and resources! Nova Classical Student ID's 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 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.

Parking and traffic at Nova Classical can be challenging, especially during drop-off and pick-up. For everyone’s safety, follow posted street signs and staff directions, including when asked to move.

Parking and Traffic Guidelines

• Passenger loading zones are for quick drop-off and pick-up only. Drivers must stay in their cars. If your child needs extra time, park in a legal spot instead.
• Drop-off/Pick-up locations:
• Last names A–K: Mercer St. (back of building)

• Last names L–Z: Victoria Way (front of building)

• Kindergarten: Drop-off in person at the main entrance; pick-up at the Kindergarten entrance (Victoria Way side).

• Use the crosswalks. Follow directions from staff and crossing guards. Never cross between buses or parked cars.

• Follow posted signs and never park in illegal areas, including bus zones, passenger loading zones, parking lot driveways, within 20 feet of crosswalks, or anywhere marked "No Parking".

• Do not make U-turns on streets around Nova Classical—drive around the block instead.

• Stay off cell phones and other distractions while driving.

Click here for complete information on Nova Classical's Transportation & Silent Dismissal Procedures

Each student in grades K-5 has an IXL account. IXL is an online computer program for practice and review in the area of math and reading. Please see below for login and access information.

The link for our school account is ixl.com/signin/novaclassical

• Account Username: the default username is the beginning of the scholar's Google email account (first name initial and last name).

• Account Password: abc123

Login Help:

For example, a Kindergarten scholar's username would be mingram38 where the "38" refers to the year the student graduates (2038). Graduation Year References: K = 38; 1st = 37; 2nd = 36; 3rd = 35; 4th = 34; and, 5th = 33

For questions, please contact Michelle Ingram at mingram@novaclassical.org.

Resources for our 2025-2026 school year! All the information you need is updated on our website.

Important Links:

• 2025-2026 | K-5 School Supply Lists
• School Uniform Guidelines Updated for the 2025-2026 school year
• Bus Information
• Silent Dismissal Process (end of day dismissal for ALL students)

Winter sports are now open for registration and Winter After-school Clubs will open for registration October 28, 2025.

Check out our offerings on the Extracurriculars page of Nova Classical's website.

Click the photo below to select your days. Each day is hyperlinked to RevTrack for easy signup.

For each day, you can see what we have planned for activities. Email scholarzone@novaclassical.org with any questions.

Nova Classical continues to participate in Minnesota's Free School Meals program. This means that all students can receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. There is no application or income requirements. There is no preordering of food necessary. We work with CKC Good Food to cook and deliver our meals. Please see below for the current month menus.

Food Service Website (includes breakfast and lunch menus)

Nova PTO’s sole purpose is to provide resources to Nova Classical’s staff, students and their families in ways that the school cannot.

Upcoming Events:

• Saturday, 10/11: Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at HarMar Mall Roseville (Mention Nova or use Nova's event code 12914388)
• Saturday, 11/8: Nova Family Carnival at Nova Classical

Get involved at novapto.org. View open volunteer spots, connect to the family directory, and more.

The Nova Family Carnival is on Saturday, 11/8, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, with festivities for the whole family. This whirlwind of fun is your chance to mingle with school families and enjoy family-friendly games. RSVP for timed entry and sign up to volunteer.

Click the links below for specific grade-level volunteering opportunities.

• Kindergarten: Fishing Game
• First Grade: Duck Pond
• Second Grade: Plinko
• Third Grade: Bean Bag Toss
• Fourth Grade: Giant Dice Roll
• Fifth Grade: Cake Walk
• Sixth Grade: Soda Ring Toss
• Seventh Grade: Tetris Tumble
• Eighth Grade: Prize Wheel

SOR Grades 9-12 can join in the fun, as well as earn volunteer hours.

Follow NPTO on Facebook, Instagram, or visit their website for more information!

Parents and Community Members:

Apply to become an active volunteer to help support our staff and scholars! Once you're active in our volunteer system, sign up for opportunities at our upcoming Barnes & Noble Bookfair (10/11) or Nova Family Carnival (11/8).

Click here to view the always-current list of opportunities and links to sign up.

Save the Date for our K-5 Vocal Concert coming to you on May 7, 2026

Ms. Urbrock (1-5) Music and (K) Oratory School

Ms. Smoot (K) Music

Room 130

Emails: rurbrock@novaclassical.org and msmoot@novaclassical.org

October:

• Thursday, October 2: No School (Staff Work Day)

• Friday, October 3: No School (Professional Development)

• Tuesday, October 7: First Lower School Virtue Assembly

• Tuesday, October 7: Parent/Guardian Education Night and NPTO Meeting

• Saturday, October 11: Barnes & Noble Book Fair

• Wednesday, October 15: Grandparent & Special Person Day

• Thursday, October 16: No School (Staff Work Day)

• Friday - Monday, October 17 & 20: No School (Building Closed)

• Wednesday, October 22: Unity Day

• Monday, October 27: Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM

• Friday, October 31: End of Q1 (LS) / Midterms

November:

• Monday, November 3: Beginning of Q2
• Thursday, November 6: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 PM
• Friday, November 7: Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (VIRTUAL ONLY)
• Saturday, November 8: Nova Family Carnival 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 11: NPTO Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
• Thursday, November 13: Enrollment Open House 5:30-7:00 PM
• Thursday, November 20: Give to the Max
• Monday, November 24: No School (Staff Professional Development)
• Tuesday, November 25: No School (Staff Work Day)
• November 26, 27, 28: Nova Closed (Observed Holidays)