GRAMMAR GAZETTE

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Dear Fabulous Nova Classical Families,

We are moving along nicely into the 23-24 school year, learning routines & expectations and engaging with some exciting academic content. I have been so impressed with the way the year has started out smoothly, thanks to our teachers, staff, and families!

Don't forget! We have some exciting events coming up! We look forward to seeing you all at these events, where you will have a chance to connect with teachers and other families!

Lower School Back to School Info Night

• Wednesday, September 20 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Details & RSVP below

First Virtue Assembly of the Year

• Tuesday, October 3 - Presenters: 5th Grade
• Virtue assemblies are the first Tuesday of the month and are SPIRIT WEAR days!

Parent Education Night

• Thursday, October 5 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Learn more about math, reading, Latin & Classical Education at Nova!

Barnes & Noble (Har Mar in Roseville) Book Fair

• Saturday, October 7 @ 9 AM - 9 PM
• Join us for a day of books & fun, either as an attendee or volunteer - sign up below!

Grandparent/Special Person Day

• Friday, October 13
• Details & RSVP below

We hope to see you at an event soon! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Warm Regards,

Ms. Tousignant

Slow Road will host our Picture Day this year on September 20, with retakes on November 2. Look for an email from Slow Road for instructions on ordering school photos. Please note that scholars should be in their Nova uniform for their school photo.

Interested in volunteering to assist with Picture Day? Sign up here!

If you have any questions or concerns about images or ordering, please contact Slow Road directly at hello@slowroadphoto.com.

We invite you to join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 20, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Parents and guardians are invited to meet your scholars' teachers and learn about classroom routines, expectations, and ways to support your student(s). The evening will start with a welcome from Ms. Tousignant, with opportunities to connect with NPTO, Specialist Teachers, and K-7 Counselor. Classroom presentations will be given twice to allow for families with multiple LS students.

Help us prepare for your visit by completing the RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!

*Please note: This event is specifically designed for adults, childcare is unavailable.

Nova Classical is excited to announce upcoming Spirit Wear days.

Friday, September 29: Homecoming (Grades K-12)

Tuesday, October 3: Virtue Assembly (Grades K-5)

Need spirit wear? Nova Classical works with the following vendors:

• Game One (password: novaknights)
• BSN
• Or, stop by the NPTO's store at an upcoming event

Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Nova Classical Academy from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

We’ll be providing sessions on Classical Education (grades K-12), Latin (grades 2-12), Literacy (K-5), and Math (K-5). Details to come, but please mark your calendars for this exciting event!

It’s story-time all day long at the community corner of the Roseville Barnes & Noble store in the HarMar shopping center. Your favorite teachers will read their favorite stories–there’s even a PJ storytime at the end. Enjoy the entertainment while shopping teacher wishlists to enrich our classroom libraries! A percentage of all purchases in-store and online goes back to the NPTO on that day when referencing our event.

Look for the line-up of readers coming out soon and signup here to volunteer at the event.

Wednesday, October 18, from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM at Marriott Minneapolis Airport located at 2020 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN 55425. RSVP here.

"Why Choose Classical Education?": Susan Wise Bauer, the author of The Well-Trained Mind, is our keynote speaker. This is an incredible opportunity to hear about classical education and interact with other families from metro area classical schools.

We want to celebrate your scholar!

Has your scholar done something outside of school that is worthy of celebration? Have they received a special medal or award? Made a difference in their community? Something else extraordinary? Submit the details on this form to be considered for morning announcements, social media posts, and upcoming newsletters!

Sign up for the Nova Family Directory at novapto.membershiptoolkit.com/

More dates and information here!

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

We love volunteers for school and community events! Model citizenship for our students by getting involved; we cannot run our events without you! All volunteers must be active in our system by having an up-to-date background check.

Apply to be an active volunteer and Check out our upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Contact our Community Engagement Manager, Ginger Gabor (vgabor@novaclassical.org), with any questions about volunteering.

Beginning Monday, September 18, Scholar Zone has opened up additional spots after school to accommodate more families! We were able to secure additional staffing and space and are happy to be able to provide this resource for more Lower School Families on a regular basis. If we end up filling up on a day you need please send an email to Nadia Hussain (nhussain@novaclassical.org) to be placed on the waitlist for that day.

IMPORTANT: SOS (School Out of Session) Day Update

Our first SOS day that we are offering child care this school year is Thursday, October 19. SOS Days will be shortened from 8 AM - 5 PM to 8 AM - 4:30 PM. This applies to every single SOS Day we are offering this year. As a reminder, registration is now open for all SOS Days and they are filling up fast so be sure to register your child for any day you need before we reach our capacities!

Please reach out to Nadia Hussain and/or scholarzone@novaclassical.org with any questions!

Welcome to our 2023-2024 school year! Everything you need to know, including information about transportation, uniforms, Scholar Zone, school supplies, and more is updated on our website.

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September:

4: No School (Building Closed)

5: Fall Activities Start

5: NPTO Meeting @ 4:15 PM

18: Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM

20: Student Picture Day

20: Lower School Back to School Night @ 5:30 PM

25: No School (Staff Work Day)

26-29: Homecoming

29: Homecoming Parade

October:

2: Winter Athletics Registration Opens

3: LS Virtue Assembly @ 3pm

3: LS Spirit Wear Day

3: NPTO @ 4:15 PM

5: Parent Education Night 5:30-7:30 PM

7: NPTO Book Fair

13: Grandparent and Special Person Day

18: Unity Day

19: No School (Staff Work Day)

20: No School (Building Closed)

23: No School (Building Closed)

30: Winter Activities Registration Opens

30: Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM

November:

2: End of Quarter 1

3: No School (Staff Work Day)

4: Great Gatherings Kickoff Party (NPTO)

7: NPTO @ 4:15 PM

9: Enrollment Open House @ 5:30 PM (For prospective new families)

16: GIVE TO THE MAX DAY!

16: K-12 Evening Conferences @ 4:30-8:00 PM

20: No School (Conferences K-12)

21: No School (Staff Professional Development Day)

22-24: No School (Building Closed)

27: Board of Directors Meeting @ 6:00 PM

See Full Calendar