North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary

Remember Mr. George is in the car rider line honk your hirn for him!

Attention NCCAE PARENTS! Check your email for a very important update that was sent to you this morning and let’s prepare to celebrate someone very special to NCCAE tomorrow! Ssssshhh, remember it’s a secret!!!!

This announcement is in this week's Parent Newsletter! Make sure to read the newsletter for important updates and upcoming events to stay in the know!

Friday, September 29, 2023, we will observe NCCAE Grandparent's Day by inviting our NCCAE Grandparent's to have lunch with their learner. Grandparents are welcome, and even highly encouraged, to bring lunch for themselves and their student to enjoy.

If a Grandparent(s) would like to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, it can be purchased for $4.75. If purchasing lunch all money MUST be received by Tuesday, September 27, 2023. Cash or Check (written out to NCCAE Cafeteria). Please complete to lunch form at the link provided: https://forms.gle/v4Ws4jB3yX7qS7ck9

There is an area to indicate your grandparent's lunch choice on this link as well.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: All Grandparents that plan to attend, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their student's designated lunch time with their ID to properly check in with the front office. Please ensure Grandparents are aware of the class lunch times. Visitors will only be permitted to stay during that time frame.

We are hopeful that you will join us!

The classroom lunch schedule can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K8jvO1HNc3pKrWpQCyxuoBItZJ9PXpRf/view?usp=sharing

Faculty and Staff shout outs from their very appreciative co-workers! Go Team NCCAE!

Greetings NCCAE Parents & Families,

Please take a moment to read this week's parent newsletter, it is packed with lots of information!

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Bianka from Ms. Anderson’s first grade class was ready to kick off our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Thank you Bianka for starting us off right!

NCCAE will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from 9/15 to 10/15! Make sure to check in with your learners to hear about all the wonderful discussions and activities that we will share throughout the next 30 days! 🇪🇸🇨🇺🇬🇵🇦🇷 🇪🇨🇨🇴🇵🇪🇵🇾🇲🇽🇨🇱🇺🇾🇨🇷🇩🇴🇳🇮🇧🇴🇭🇳🇻🇪🇸🇻🇵🇦🇬🇶🇵🇷🇧🇷🇧🇿🇦🇩🇬🇮

NCCAE Parents, please take a moment to follow the Official NCCAE PTA Facebook and discontinue following any other PTA or "parent" pages that you may follow. This is the only authorized NCCAE PTA page being used.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086008897107&mibextid=ZbWKwL

NCCAE PTA Thanks for dropping in on our NCCAE PTA page! Home of the Hootie Owls.

Today begins the PTA Birthday Bash of the Month!
This is a new PTA initiative that will help all students celebrate their birthdays each month. The PTA will decorate a table in the cafeteria on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for students to sit at during their lunch period to be recognized for having a birthday that month. This month's celebration will be September 13th and August & September Birthdays will be celebrated! Thank you NCCAE PTA!

Every school needs a LaRon Perry! She so incredibly creative and we appreciate all that she adds to our school! Here she is creating a palm tree in our NCCAE library! Yes this is construction paper!🤯

Announcement from Ms. McDuffie:

The Gifted & Talented Nomination testing dates will be changing to September 18-September 20. You should have received an email noting the change. Please use these dates instead of the dates on the paper copy. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. McDuffie.

Today was the first official day for our 5th grade NCCAE News Crew! They did an AMAZING job delivering the news to our student body this morning! Let's cheer them on!

Please take a moment to take this survey regarding next year's academic calendar! Read through the options carefully and choose the one that best fits your families needs.

CCSD students improved reading scores to record levels in all grades and among all student groups, according to the recently released SC READY test results from last Spring. This is a major boost to CCSD’s priority goal to improve the number of students reading at their expected grade level and represents the highest achievement since the inception of the SC Ready assessment in 2016.

Every grade tested, from third through eighth, and every demographic group of students saw gains last year, continuing a two-year trend of improvement.

We hope you’ll watch this “Stories of CCSD” featuring CCSD students, teachers, and principals who led this historic effort.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 843-937-6303.

State tests show more CCSD students are "READY" - Stories of CCSD The results from the 2023 SC READY tests are in, and CCSD students made historic gains on the English Language Arts portion of the assessment. In this instal...

Please take a moment to read this week's parent newsletter, it is packed with lots of information! Parent Newsletter:

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Academic Calendar Comparisons

https://www.ccsdschools.com/cms/lib/SC50000504/Centricity/Domain/546/2024-25%20Calendar%20Comparison%20Resource%20-%20Google%20Sheets.pdf

Remember to RSVP if you plan to come to family dinner before Open House!
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiFgCBz6pLAf2F3eLkBoI2YybdaHxbtvaRJRfArowwFQvDEg/viewform

TODAY IS FALL PICTURE DAY!!!! We also have iReady testing, PLEASE be on time for school. Happy Friday!!!

REMINDER: Today is a Half Day. NCCAE will begin dismissal at 10:30 a.m. today. Please continue to monitor local media outlets for weather conditions, and please stay safe.

NCCAE Parents and Families,

Charleston County School District has sent a message to all families regarding district plans in preparation for inclement weather. "Due to the forecast for inclement weather this week related to Hurricane Idalia, all district schools and offices are now moving to a half day on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, and an eLearning/remote work day on Thursday, August 31, 2023. School and district buildings will be closed on Thursday, August 31, 2023."

NCCAE will begin dismissal tomorrow, 8/30/2023 at 10:30 a.m. ELearning assignments will be sent home with your student and are to be completed independently. These assignments will be counted for their attendance and graded for completion. All eLearning assignments will be due no later than Tuesday, September 5th. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your homeroom teacher.

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, a take-home “protein pack” or “brunch kit” will be provided to all NCCAE students to use for lunch on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Modified hot school lunches will be on served on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Kaleidoscope and all other extracurricular activities and afterschool programs scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, and Thursday, August 31, 2023, are canceled.

Please be reminded that NCCAE Fall Pictures Day is still schedule for this Friday, September 1, 2023, please plan accordingly.

Please continue to monitor local media outlets for weather conditions, and please stay safe.

Please take a moment to read this week's parent newsletter, it is packed with lots of information!

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Interested in signing up for strings or piano class? Follow the links below in order to sign up! The deadline to sign up is September 1st.

Strings: https://forms.gle/CAqD7UiufiDUDYiD7
Piano: https://forms.gle/PwDqdAo8c9ZWya5y7

If you are new to our strings or piano programs, Mrs. Reid and Ms. Snell are holding an informational meeting ONLINE on TONIGHT Friday, August 25th at 6 pm. At this meeting, we will go through all the details of our programs and how they work. We will have our registration available that night as well.

Here is the link to sign in to the meeting: Piano and Strings Interest Meeting
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/umu-wxmd-dpm
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 978-286-8644‬ PIN: ‪860 856 064‬ #

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Reid at [email protected] (for piano) or Ms. Snell at [email protected] (for strings)!

SMILES AND NEW BOOKS just go together! We delivered new book bundles to preK classes at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary, and we -- and they -- couldn't be happier. Charleston County School District North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary North Charleston Government

Fall Picture Day is approaching, Friday September 1, 2023! As we prepare for picture day please take a moment to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-charleston-creative-arts/fall-pictures-9-1-2023-23/optIn

Let’s give a warm welcome to our new North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary Strings teacher, Sophie Snell! 🦉🎻

Ms. Snell is originally from Summerville, South Carolina and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. This will be her third year teaching in the classroom. Before joining CCSD, she taught at Alston Middle School in Summerville.

Some of Ms. Snell’s favorite activities include running, weightlifting, anything outdoors, and reading. She also loves watching South Carolina Stingrays games.

We are glad to have her joining the CCSD Visual and Performing Arts Department this year! 🧡💙

PICTURE DAY IS COMING! Mark your calendars! Forms will be sent home this Friday!

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! Looking forward to a fabulous day!

Meet the Teacher ✅! We LOVED seeing our NCCAE families tonight! Wednesday is the FIRST day of school!!! We ca not wait to see you!

In preparation for the First Day of School on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Charleston County School District is profiling many of the district’s offices, resources, and programs leading up to the opening bell.

TRANSPORTATION: We encourage parents and students to please visit our CCSD Transportation webpage and learn more:

Confirm bus stop information through the "School Bus Stop Lookup Tool"

Register for the First View app (instructions and school codes can be found on the CCSD Transportation webpage)

Please submit complaints/inquiries through our Complaint/Feedback form

https://www.ccsdschools.com/transportation

Let’s give a warm welcome to our new North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary Dance teacher, Lacey Bates! 🩰🦉

Mrs. Bates is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Dance and Arts Management from the College of Charleston and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Holy Names University. This will be her third year in the classroom, although she has been teaching Dance for a total of 10 years.

Mrs. Bates has taught Dance classes at various public schools, non-profits, and private studios in both Charleston and San Francisco. During her time in California, she was an instructor at San Alonzo King LINES Ballet. She also taught kindergarten for two years.

In addition to being a teacher, Mrs. Bates is also a professional dancer who spent the last 5 years working in the San Francisco area. She is thrilled to be back home in the Lowcountry with her husband Randy and their fur babies.

We are glad to have her joining the CCSD Visual and Performing Arts Department this year! 🧡💙

Let’s give a warm welcome to our new North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary Theater teacher, Curtis Tention! 🎭🦉

Mr. Tention is originally from Georgia. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Jackson State University and a Master’s Degree in Humanities from Central Michigan University. This will be his ninth year teaching in the classroom.

Before moving to Charleston, Mr. Tention taught at the Museum School of Avondale Estates, the City Schools of Decatur, and the Cobb County School District – all in the state of Georgia. During his time in Cobb County, he was named Riverside Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year.

Some of Mr. Tention’s hobbies include hiking, working out, and listening to a variety of music.

We are glad to have him joining the CCSD Visual and Performing Arts Department this year! 🧡💙