NOVA NEWS - January 2024
January 4, 2024
Dear Nova Classical Community,
January holds special significance as it marks the celebration of School Choice Week, during which we reflect on the importance of educational choices, including the ability of families to select Nova Classical and other public charter schools. We want to convey our heartfelt gratitude for choosing Nova Classical Academy as your partner in your children's education, and we eagerly anticipate continuing this journey with you.
In the past few years, we have observed a remarkable increase in student retention at pivotal transition points. With 94% of last year's 5th-grade students choosing to remain with us for 6th grade, and 93% of last year’s 8th-grade students continuing their educational journey with Nova Classical into 9th grade, this increase in retention is crucial for maintaining the cohesion of our learning community.
As a reminder, if you have a kindergartner who will be starting with us next year, please keep in mind that the application deadline is January 31, at 4:00 PM. We are thrilled to welcome the next generation of Nova Classical scholars into our close-knit community.
We want to express our deep appreciation for your presence within the Nova Classical family. Here's to an exceptional year ahead!
It’s a Wonderful Day to be a Knight!
Dr. Brett Wedlund
The Board held a special meeting to review the progress of the strategic plan in the first half of the year. Click here to access the presentation.
For meeting minutes and agendas for upcoming meetings, visit the Board section of Nova Classical's website.
Special Dress Days
Nova Classical is excited to announce the following Special Dress Days.
2/6: Virtue Assembly, with spirit wear or uniform required (K-5)
Need spirit wear? Nova Classical works with the following vendors:
Watch for the Grammar Gazette (LS) and The Herald (US) for more dates when students can wear Spirit Wear!
Now Open: 2024-2025 Enrollment Applications
Enrollment application for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Please visit our website for information. All applications submitted through January 31, 2024, at 4:00 PM, will be entered into the enrollment lottery in February 2024.
Current students do not need to reapply.
Activities Registration for Clubs
Registration for Spring Clubs opens Monday, January 29, 2024, and closes February 16, 2024.
Spring Clubs run Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Check out the Extracurriculars page of our website for more information!
School Day
Please remember to bring your State or Federal Photo ID when checking your students in and out. We ask that you wait in the Main Office for your student, rather than in the Great Room.
Traffic
Please remember to follow all road and parking signs around the school including no parking areas, as well as any instructions from Nova Classical staff. Please also be sure to follow the one-way traffic areas during drop off and pick up each day.
Please do not U-turn in front of out building's entrance. This is a safety hazard for pedestrians and other drivers.
Parents/guardians and community members are invited to volunteer to help in the classroom, as a room parent, or at school and NPTO events such as winter treats, February's Lower School Family Game Night, or the NPTO Chuck E. Cheese Night! Please click here to browse and sign up for opportunities.
All volunteers must have an up-to-date background check on file. Apply to volunteer with us, today!
SoR Students are required to log 80 hours of community service to graduate. Visit our Community Service site for ideas and for the form to complete to log hours. Contact Ms. Voelker, Grade 8-12 Counselor, with questions.
Battle of the Books
Over 130 students in grades 3, 4 and 5 read 12 books and worked with their teams to answer questions about the books. There were 23 teams, and the top 10 teams will be moving on to the next round in April.
Congratulations to the teams that tied for first place in the first round battle, getting 30 out of 37 questions correct:
- 4th Graders Isla, Mika, Amisa, Anna, Lilah, and Julia
- 4th Graders Amelie, Audrey, Fiona, Yein, Olivia, Margot, and Ava
Mock Trial
Congratulations to our Mock Trial team for placing 2nd for the 16th Annual Golden Gavel competition! Go Knights!
1/5: Dine to Donate at Chuck E. Cheese in Woodbury (20% give back)
1/9: PTO Meeting at 4:15 PM in the Ex Hall (3rd Floor)
1/22: Ski Outing at Buck Hill ~ Contact Matt for additional details
Sign up for the Nova Classical Family Directory at novapto.membershiptoolkit.com
Follow NPTO on Facebook, Instagram, or visit their website for more information!
DATES TO REMEMBER
January:
1-2: No School (Building Closed)
3: No School (Staff Work Day)
9: NPTO Meeting @ 4:15 PM
15: No School (Building Closed)
22: No School (Staff Work Day)
25: SoL Information Night
29: Board of Directors Meeting @ 6:00 PM
31: Application Closes for 2024-25 Enrollment Lottery for new students
February:
1: SoR Information Night
6: NPTO Meeting @ 4:15 PM
8: Equity Team: Family Education Night
9-10: One Act Play
16: No School (Staff Professional Development Day)
19: No School (Building Closed)
26: Board of Directors Meeting @ 6:00 PM
March:
5: NPTO Meeting @ 4:15 PM
8: K-12 Conferences (No School)
11: Staff Work Day (No School)
25: Board of Directors Meeting @ 6:00 PM
28: End of Quarter 3 (LS)/Semester 2 Midterm (US)
29: Staff Work Day (No School)
