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Leading Edge Weekly Update

Leading Edge Weekly Update
Leading Edge WeeklyUpdate

LE Weekly Update: September 19th, 2026 LE Weekly Update: September 19th, 2026

Principal's Message

Hello Leading Edge Families!


This week at Leading Edge students we started after school Study Hall, which runs from 2:45-3:30pm and provides support for students who need to complete missed work or might need a structured space to complete homework. Yearbook students were practicing photography skills this week and 6th Grade students are working on fall art emphasizing patterns! LE Knights had several home games this week for 6/7/8 Volleyball and Flag Football, with several wins! BSU (Black Student Union) at LE also kicked off this week, as they prepare for the NCS/BSU Family Mixer next week on 9/24.


Sincerely,


Caroline Hines

LE Principal

LE in Action LE in Action

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Board Meeting Representative: Isaiah Davis

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BSU Kick-Off Meeting!

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6th Grade Leadership Students Helping Keep Our Campus Clean!

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Fall Art Patterns - 6th

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Photography Skills in Yearbook

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Print Designs - 7/8

LE Sports News LE Sports News

  • LE had some great home games and WINS this week again Paso Verde!
  • Upcoming Home Games against Jefferson on Tuesday for 6/7/8 Volleyball and Flag Football
  • Away games on Thursday 9/24 against Natomas Park and Natomas Middle
  • NUSD Showndown for Cross Country from 10/1 at North Natomas Regional Park
  • LET'S GO KNIGHTS!
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7/8 Flag Football

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6th Flag Football

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6th Grade Volleyball

🚨 Home Game Parking Reminder 🚨

Just a reminder that no parking is allowed in the school driveway/drop off lanes between 3:00-4:00pm due to PFAA Middle School and High School dismissal. This creates a traffic backlog on Blackrock Drive and an unsafe pick-up situation for students, staff, and families. If arriving before 4:00pm for Home Game, please park in a Visitor Parking spot or the surrounding neighborhood.

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

9/23/26- Parents United/ELAC, 6:00-7:00pm (Library Media Center)

9/24/26 - NCS/BSU Family Mixer, 5:00-7:00pm (MPR, Blackrock Campus)

9/30/26 - Blackrock Math Night, 5:00-7:00pm (Blackrock Campus)

10/5/26-10/9/26 - Fall Break, No School

10/16/26 - NCS Family Carnival, 5:30-8:00pm (Blackrock Campus)

Calendar Reminder: Updated Minimum Days Calendar Reminder: Updated Minimum Days

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Please review the updated Minimum Days for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Leading Edge 26-27 Calendar

LE A/B Yearlong Calendar

Calling All Multilingual Parents! Calling All Multilingual Parents!

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Parents United: Join us for the first meeting of the year!

September 23rd 6:00-7:00 pm

4600 Blackrock Drive Library Media Center (LMC)

What is ELAC and Parents United?

An ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) is a school-level committee composed of parents, staff, and community members that advises school administrators on programs, services, and support for English Learner (EL) / Multilingual students.


Come to share your feedback on how NCS communicates with you, share your ideas, and learn how we support your students in English Language Learning.

NCS/BSU Family Mixer: This Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm NCS/BSU Family Mixer: This Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm

Join us this Thursday, September 24th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the NCS Multi-Purpose Room

The NCS/BSU is excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual NCS/BSU Family Mixer! This special event is BSU’s way of celebrating the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year while creating an opportunity for our school community to connect, build relationships, and celebrate the richness of our culture.


Come out and enjoy an evening filled with: Food, Music, Games & Activities, Fellowship & Connection, Culture & Community, Family & Fun. ALL ARE WELCOME! Whether you’re part of PFAA, Leading Edge Academy, or ECA, we would love to see you there.

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LE Study Hall: Weekly on Monday and Wednesday LE Study Hall: Weekly on Monday and Wednesday

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Leading Edge students who need support with navigating Schoology or working on homework after school can attend weekly LE Study Hall.


When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:45-3:30pm

Where: H-3 Classroom


Students are expected to be on task and engaged in work during this time. Study Hall dismisses at 3:30pm and students must exit campus and wait for their ride or check into KLE (Knight's Landing After School Program).

Attendance Contest: On Time and In Class! Attendance Contest: On Time and In Class!

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Attendance Contest Underway in Leading Edge!

Student who are present and arrive on time to school (not tardy) from September 8th - October 16th are entered into a daily drawing. Student winners will get to select a prize from the PBIS ROCK Store and are announced on Schoology each week!

ROCK Store is running LOW! Donations needed by Friday, 9/25 ROCK Store is running LOW! Donations needed by Friday, 9/25

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We are running low on individually wrapped snacks for students to purchase with their ROCK Tickets after School. Please drop donations in the Front Office Marked/Tagged with "Leading Edge ROCK Store" or Caroline Hines" on top (to ensure they go to Leading Edge).


Suggestions:

Gatorade, Sports Drinks

Pretzels, Crackers

Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips

Meat Jerky (Beef, Chicken, Turkey)

Spicy Chips

Cookies, Granola Bars

Protein Bars

Fruit Snacks

News from the Attendance Office News from the Attendance Office

As we move further into the school year, we want to remind you of the proper process for reporting your student's absences. Timely and accurate reporting helps us maintain correct attendance records and supports your student's academic standing.


  • Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal
  • Select your student and navigate to the Attendance Monitor>Report New Attendance
  • Enter the date(s), reason for absence, and any relevant details
  • Submit the request — our Attendance Office will review and process it


Please report absences as soon as possible, ideally on the day of the absence or within 48 hours, to ensure timely and accurate record-keeping.


If your student will be absent for 3 or more consecutive days, or if you anticipate an extended absence, please contact the Attendance Office directly to discuss next steps, including Independent Study options if applicable.


Need Help Accessing the Parent Portal?
Contact our office and we're happy to walk you through it.


Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students on track for success!


Warmly,

NCS Attendance Office

Yearbook Prices go up on October 1st! Yearbook Prices go up on October 1st!

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Leading Edge Academy Yearbook are now on sale for $30. It's the lowest price of the school year!


Visit https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=21679 to order now, and check this off your list before the price goes up on October 1st.

Blackrock Family Math Night Blackrock Family Math Night

RSVP BELOW

Click HERE to Reserve Your Spot!


If you are looking for ways to support your LE student with Middle School Math, this is the night attend! Our LE Math Teachers will be on site to provide strategies, support, and resources. Families who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket - more details to come!

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After School Enrichment Offerings After School Enrichment Offerings

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Financial Literacy: The Garden Marketplace

Looking to give your student a head start on real-world financial skills and entrepreneurship? In this dynamic, hands-on 8-week enrichment course, Financial Literacy: The Garden Marketplace, students in grades 6-12 will step into the shoes of small business owners. Kickstarting week one, we will have market research surveys and peer product pitches. Throughout the session, participants will receive entry level analysis of product creation costs, working with practical math skills to determine profit margins, manage their own personal expense ledgers in Google sheets, as well as bringing their own products home that they have made in this course. Space is somewhat limited to ensure an interactive team environment!


Course Details:

Dates: Tuesdays starting September 22nd (8 sessions total; no class on 10/6, a non-school day)

Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm

Location: H3 Classroom

Deliverable: Hands-on product creation, real-world spreadsheets, and a final marketplace showcase!

Secure your student’s spot today via this Google Form!

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Dance Enrichment Class: Mexican Folklorico

Maestro Jacob comes with over 12 years of teaching and 20 years of performing Folklorico . He holds a B.A degree in Spanish with a double minor in Education and Native American studies from UC Davis, and a Master of Arts in Spanish from Sacramento State University. He has also received his Folklorico teaching diploma from the Instituto MIZOC from Mexico City with an emphasis in the basic education arts under the MIZOC method. Jacob has taught, performed and collaborated with various groups within California and abroad. His most recent accomplishment was being a professional dancer for the world-renowned Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández in Mexico City, where he performed for 3 years in the resident company.


In this enrichment class, students will learn the foundational footwork, movement, and choreography of various states across Mexico. All skill levels are welcome to come and celebrate this beautiful dance form. Come and enjoy an energetic and cultural journey through the vibrant traditions of Mexican Folklorico dance.


WHEN: Wednesdays, 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

CLASSES BEGIN: September 23rd

WHERE: Dance Studio 3

WHAT TO BRING: Folklorico shoes/boots (If not, exercise athletic shoes or any high-heeled show would suffice), water, practice skirt (if you have one) and lots of energy to learn.

SIGN-UP HERE: Google Form

NCS Family Carnival: Save the Date! NCS Family Carnival: Save the Date!

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NCS Family Carnival: October 16, 5:30-8PM

  • Presale deals on admission and tickets end October 15th. Preorder here or purchase at the door. Games with prizes are included with your admission!
  • Leading Edge Active Parents (LEAP) will have a Game Booth with prizes, Soda Bar, and LE Merch Raffles!

NEW LE Merch Drop: Zip-Up Hoodies, Kid's Sizes, and Beanies! NEW LE Merch Drop: Zip-Up Hoodies, Kid's Sizes, and Beanies!

New LE Spirit Wear Designs are here, just in time for the cold weather and end of season games!


NEW Beanies

https://www.bonfire.com/ncs-leading-edge-spirit-wear-beanies/


NEW Kids Sizes

https://www.bonfire.com/ncs-leading-edge-spirit-wear-kids/


NEW Adult Zip-Up Hoodies

https://www.bonfire.com/ncs-leading-edge-spirit-wear-zipups/


T-Shirts, Sweatshirts & Pullover Hoodies

https://www.bonfire.com/ncs-leading-edge-spirit-wear-2026-2027/


Hats: Baseball, Trucker & Bucket Styles

https://www.bonfire.com/ncs-leading-edge-spirit-wear-2026-2027-hats/

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Quarter Zip Sweatshirt

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Zip-Up Hoodie

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Kids Sizes!

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Solid Beanie

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Striped Beanie

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Basic Beanie

Celebrating NCS Alumni Celebrating NCS Alumni

During the month of September, we are celebrating our NCS Alumni and their accomplishments. Check out our school Facebook and Instagram pages to see some exciting updates from recent graduates. If you know of any alumni, encourage them to share an update at https://www.natomascharter.org/alumni

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Student Pickup (Repeating) Student Pickup (Repeating)

Knight's Landing is available cost-free for students who need to wait for a PFAA sibling until 3:35pm (when PFAA dismisses). This is the safest and preferred location for students to wait after school for their rides. For more information about KLE, please contact Greisy Delgado at gdelgado@natomascharter.org.

Scholarship Opportunity (Repeating) Scholarship Opportunity (Repeating)

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is a global competition for students between the ages of 13 and 18. The Challenge invites them to create a short video - no longer than two minutes - that clearly and creatively explains a concept in life sciences, physics, or mathematics.


Watch the 2025 winning video to get inspired.


The winning student earns a $250,000 college scholarship. The teacher who inspired them gets a $50,000 award, and the student’s school receives a $100,000 high-tech science lab. They will also be honored at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.



Submissions are due by September 25, 2026.

Tapioca Express Promotion for NCS Students! Tapioca Express Promotion for NCS Students!

NCS Students and Families get a "buy 2 drinks get one free" special at Tapioca Express in Natomas on every Tuesday and Thursday! Just share that you are an NCS student or family to take advantage of the Special each week!

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Important Links Important Links

LE Bell Schedule 26-27

Leading Edge 26-27 Calendar

LE A/B Yearlong Calendar

LE Student and Family Handbook

Historical Family Communication

Leading Edge Facebook Page (Public Page - Please Follow!)

Leading Edge Parent Facebook Group (Private - Request to Join)

LE Weekly Update
https://le.natomascharter.org/
Natomas Charter School: Leading Edge Academy
4600 Blackrock Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835

(916) 928-5353

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