Leading Edge Weekly Update

Hello Leading Edge Families!

It was so great to see students and parents at Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, the 25th. Thank you to our LEAP Parent Group for providing a refreshing soda bar for the evening - it was enjoyed by students, families, and staff!

If you were not able to join us, the slides presented in the General Session by Superintendent Dr. Wood and I are linked below. In addition, you will find all teacher slides linked by class in the next section of the update. Have a wonderful weekend!

Slides: Leading Edge BTSN 08/25/26

Sincerely,

Caroline Hines

LE Principal

Physical Education/Athletics

Shane (6th, 7th, 8th)

6th Grade

Somsanith

Bibayoff

Chaudhary

Marin Headlands Overnight Field Trip Info

7th/8th Grade

Kraemer 7th / 8th

Williams

Sanchez

Novello

Coronado

Garlington

8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip (Optional, Limited Space)

09/04/26 - Picture Day

09/07/26 - Labor Day (No School)

09/14/26 - Panda Express Dinner Night Out

09/16/26 - LEAP Parent Meeting, 6:00pm (LMC, Blackrock Campus)

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

In the past week we have had a some students engaging in roughhousing/pushing with friends during breaks, passing time, or lunch. If your student has been involved in this behavior directly, you will receive communication from the Principal. However, please note that repeated unsafe or physical peer interactions could result in a student being placed on Behavior Warning or Hold. Students placed on Behavior Warning or Hold may not be permitted to participate in extracurricular field trips, dances, sports, etc.

Please the take time to talk at home with your student about safe and appropriate peer interactions.

LE Student and Family Handbook 26-27 (pgs. 29-30)

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

Next monthly meeting is Wednesday, September 16th from 6:00-7:00pm in the Library (LMC). We will be discussing several upcoming events, including the NCS Carnival on October 16th!

Virtual link for monthly meetings coming soon!

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.

Thursday, September 24th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (MPR)

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.

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.

Our PBIS Team is looking for 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 don't go to the wrong academy).

Suggestions:

Pretzels, Crackers

Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips

Meat Jerky (Beef, Chicken, Turkey)

Drizzlelicious (Rice Cake Snack)

Spicy Chips

Cookies, Granola Bars

Protein Bars

Fruit Snacks

Your LE Student might have suggestions based on what they like!

Local business Tapioca Express, owned by an NCS family, is currently running a back-to-school promotion for all NCS families. From now to September 15th, families can receive a 10% discount off their tab. Students just need to show their ID at checkout to redeem the discount.

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.

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)