Amazing Year Ahead!

Do you hear it? There’s a buzz coming from North Cobb Christian School as the new year begins! We have new, experienced principal leadership in lower and middle school, the largest number of Upper School students that NCCS has ever had, a new after school program for middle school, and new technology in the lower school creating greater interaction between students and parents, just to name some of the reasons for the “buzz.”

To find out more about why our leadership team is so excited about this year, check out our NCCS blog HERE! And be sure to subscribe to the blog to get perspective and insights from our leadership, faculty, staff, and other guest bloggers throughout the year.

AP Scholars at NCCS

Congratulations to the following NCCS Upper School Students who have been recognized as AP Scholars. This is an outstanding recognition in honor of the hard work these students have put forward in multiple Advanced Placement classes. Participation in just one AP course is remarkable, but to excel in multiple courses is definitely a cause for celebration. Please join us in congratulating the following students!

AP Scholar (scores of 3 or better on three or more AP Exams)
Austin Hatch
Chase Truran
Mark Watson

AP Scholar with Honors (scores of 3 or better on 4 or more AP exams and an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken)
T.J. Anderson
Ansley Davies

AP Scholar with Distinction (scores of 3 or better on 5 or more AP exams and an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken)
Kali Dangar

K3-4th Students “Show What They Know”
Using Seesaw App!

All of our lower school students are now able to share what’s happening in their classes with their parents through an app called Seesaw. Students can “show what they know” on the app, using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. Seesaw gives students a real audience for their work and offers parents a personalized window into their child's learning. As students independently document what they are working on in class, deeper learning and reflection are encouraged. It’s a perfect tool in which the learning process is easily captured, instead of just the end result.

Students can use Seesaw's built-in audio recording and drawing tools to reflect on what they've learned or explain how they got their answer. In turn, they are able to receive an authentic audience of their peers and parents, encouraging better work and real feedback. Through Seesaw teachers can control who can see what, and what feedback options are available. It is private, so only parents see their children’s posts and the whole class posts the teacher puts up. We are excited about the partnership among students, teachers, and families that is already being created through Seesaw and look forward to all of the ways that this new tool will empower our students as they learn.

NCCS Junior Excels in Brown University Summer Program

Congratulations to K.P. Pierre for his excellent work as a participant in the Brown University Biomedical Engineering Pre-college Program this summer. K.P. was one of only 25 students selected from across the United States to participate in this distinguished program hosted at Emory University and the CDC in Atlanta. This program gave K.P. the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most highly regarded leaders in the fields of Neuroscience, Biotechnology and Epidemiology. K.P. was recognized and received the highest scoring grade in the program with 99%. He also received the Lab Award for his outstanding research and lab work. Outstanding job, K.P.!  (Pictured giving presentation and working at the CDC on a human brain.)

Eagles Discount Card Goes Digital!

We are excited that our Eagles Discount Card is now digital! Our new Eagles Discount App through Zurly not only allows us to be able to offer more deals, but it also makes selling easier and faster for the students. In addition, it eliminates the hassle of carrying cards and handling cash! Each child will have his or her own individual link to share via social media, text or email. Everyone who purchases the app from your student will have the discounts right on their phone and your student will get the credit, either for prizes or for credit towards spring term trips. Zurly will track each student's Eagles Discount App sales and give you a report on your personal donation page as you go. North Cobb Christian School will also have this report and be able to keep track of how much each student has sold.

For complete instructions that show how easy it is to register and share the link with others through your app, please click here.

To see the available deals, you have two options:
1. Download the Zurly app (free) from the App Store. When you open it, it will give you the option to see the NCCS deal pack.
2. If you get a personal link for one of your students, you can click it and see the deals before you purchase the Eagles Discount Pack.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to support@zurly.com or contact Tara Dorsey.

Run, Run, Run - Soaring Eagles Cross Country (K5-4th Grade)

The NCCS Cross Country program is proud to kick off the 6th year for the Soaring Eagles running program! We would love to have your K5 through 4th grade student join us for the 2016 Cross Country season. If you are interested in learning more about the Soaring Eagles program or registering your runner, please contact Coach Kimbrel. Practices begin Monday, August 22. We can’t wait to get the season underway!

ASPIRE - NEW Middle School After School Program!

NCCS is offering a new program in our Middle School called ASPIRE, which stands for After School Programs I Really Enjoy! The goal for this program is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing environment for middle school students to play, socialize, and learn after the school day has concluded. Middle school students who are not picked up by 3:30pm are encouraged to participate in this program which concludes at 5:30pm. (Students may be picked up any time between 3:30pm-5:30pm.)
ASPIRE is being coordinated by Andrea Dignon, our Middle School French teacher, and other middle school teachers will be involved each day. To register your student, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Dignon.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat...

Members of the Class of 2017 went on the traditional NCCS senior rafting trip on the Ocoee River last Friday and had a BLAST! Not only did they love the adventure on the river, but they also enjoyed spending time together discussing the year ahead. One of the highlights of the trip was a special time of sharing one word that they would like to be known for as they finish their time at NCCS. Some of their words included LEADER, COMPASSIONATE, SERVANT, CARING, LOYAL, HUMBLE, SELFLESS, ENCOURAGER, PASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, JOYFUL, LOVING, FAITHFUL, UNWAVERING, and STEADFAST.
We are looking forward to a GREAT year with our seniors leading the way!

Celebrating Our Faculty & Staff

Please join us in congratulating the following faculty and staff members who were recently recognized for their dedication and service to North Cobb Christian School:

Five Year Awards: (L to R)
Front Row: Lindsey Rheinscheld & Sara King
Back Row: Nate Rupp,Ty Faulk, Kessler Dixon, Janelle Speck, Kessler Dixon, Jan Heflin, Janet Karr, Jane Soulis, Jose Sanchez
Not Pictured: Kim Pool & Clint Strange

Ten Year Awards: (L to R)
Front Row: Kristy Sanders, Heather Collins, & Jennifer Thaxton 
Back Row: Carol Coleman, Elese Allen, Beth Clark, Margie Land, Yannick Post, Melissa Nelson, & Mandy Johnson

Fifteen Year Award:

Matthew Hendrix

 
Additionally, we would like to recognize Susan Brewer, Barbara Sandidge and Jeri Speck as they retire for their years of dedication and service to North Cobb Christian School!

NCCS Parking/Carline 101

As each school year begins, families often wonder which parking spaces to use. All parking spaces are available for everyone to use EXCEPT for spaces marked RESERVED, STUDENT, or HANDICAP. Reserved spaces are either purchased at the spring benefit dinner and auction by our families for use the following school year, given to our teachers of the year, or provided for prospective families visiting NCCS Admissions. Student spaces are assigned to our student drivers by number and handicap spaces are prohibited to use by law unless a handicap parking permit has been issued to the driver.
Thank you for refraining from parking in any reserved, student, or handicap spaces.

In addition, you can find complete carline instructions HERE. We would especially like to draw your attention to our NO CELL PHONE rule for the safety of our students!

Lower School Launches Grade Level Websites

Parents of K5 - 4th grade students -
We are pleased to launch new grade level websites that will be used to communicate “What’s coming!” Each class site will allow you to pull up the Bible Verse, Spelling Words, Class reminders, and more on your device - anywhere, anytime. These class websites will replace the paper newsletter found in the Friday Folders.

Lower School Back to School Night

We want to invite all lower school parents to join our teachers at our LS Back to School Night. Two identical sessions will be held on Thursday, August 18, at 6:00pm and 7:15pm. Important details for each grade, such as expectations and curriculum, will be covered and we hope you can join us!

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Wendy Titus, Lower School Principal, will be speaking in both Lower School chapels about the Fruit of the Spirit, with a focus on Patience. Students are learning that when the Fruit of the Spirit is in our lives, we show people that "Jesus is in me".
The 1st - 4th grade chapel is in the gym from 8:10- 8:45am and Mrs. Martin’s class will lead the pledges. The K3 - K5 chapel is also in the gym from 8:50-9:20am and pledges will be led by Mrs. Hubbs’ class.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday
Middle School students will hear from 8th Grade Bible teacher Nick Steinichen and also have student government candidate speeches in a combined chapel in the gym. Middle School Chapel is on Thursday from 9:40-10:25am.

Parents are always welcome to join us for chapel!

Middle & Upper School Retreats

We are excited about all of our retreats coming up in the next few weeks! Upper School will be going to Shocco Springs in Talladega, AL from Wednesday, August 17-Friday, August 19. The 7th and 8th grade will be going to Woodlands Camp in Cleveland, GA from Wednesday, August 24-Friday, August 26. The 6th grade will be going to Cherokee Outdoor YMCA from Thursday, August 25-Friday, August 26, with the 5th grade joining them on Friday, August 26.

More information on each retreat will be emailed home. All students need to be sure to sign the Retreat Registration Form as well update the Medical Form in RenWeb prior to the retreats.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nathan Wright, NCCS Student Life Director. We are believing for some of our best retreats yet and really appreciate your prayers for this foundational time for our students!

Circle of Prayer - Tuesday, August 23

We hope you will make plans to join together with students, faculty, staff, families, local pastors, and community guests on Tuesday, August 23, for our 18th Annual Circle of Prayer at 8:30am. This is one of our favorite events of the year as we gather for a time of prayer and worship and ask for God's blessings for the year ahead.

Please invite your church pastor to attend our special Pastor's breakfast at 7:30am followed by the Circle of Prayer. We have sent invitations to the majority of our local pastors; however, a personal invitation from your family will mean so much to them. Look for an informational e-mail coming in the next week with details about this special event.
Special note: The Circle of Prayer will be a chapel dress day for all lower, middle, and upper school students.

Put NCCS at the Top!

Did you know that you can put NCCS at the top of your Facebook News Feed so that you don’t miss any of our posts? Simply go to the arrow beside "Like" (you may have to click "Like") and click "See First" under "In Your News Feed." You can find the NCCS Facebook page here. Also be sure to follow NCCSEagles on Twitter and Instagram!

Get involved -
NAC, EBC & PTF!

We love having the support of our parents at NCCS and encourage you to get involved in one or all of our parent organizations. The EBC (Eagles Booster Club) supports our athletics programs, NAC (NCCS Arts Council) supports our arts program, and PTF (Parent/Teacher Fellowship) provides support for our faculty, staff, and NCCS families.

EBC membership - Different levels of memberships are available with varying privileges, and all except the Fan Level membership include the option to add on a tailgating space for all home football game. Find out more and register online here.

Note - the tailgating spaces are very popular, so be sure to join the EBC and then add on a tailgating space before the first varsity home football game on Friday, August 26!

NAC membership - Different levels of membership are available with varying privileges, including early entry to arts events for best seating options. Find out more and register online here.

PTF - There is no cost to be a part of PTF - just a servant spirit and desire to support our school! To find out more information and get involved, e-mail ptf@ncchristian.org.

Calling All Grandparents!

Message about our new Grandparents Club from grandparent leaders Stewart Manley and Herb Johnson:

We are pleased to announce the launch of the North Cobb Christian School Grandparents Club, a service organization formed with the aim of providing a valuable resource and a pool of willing volunteers to help the NCCS faculty and staff and engage the students in a number of ways through personal involvement. Whether you can sign up for a fixed assignment on a regular schedule (such as monitoring the cafeteria at lunch or serving in carline) to helping with short-term needs that arise (such as chaperoning a field trip), we want all of the NCCS grandparents to get involved. Please take a minute to fill out the survey on this link and let us know how you'd like to help. We look forward to serving with you!

Join Us for Circle of Prayer - Tuesday, August 23

We hope to see you next week as we join with all of our students, faculty, staff, families, local pastors, and community guests on Tuesday, August 23, for our 18th Annual Circle of Prayer at 8:30am. This is one of our favorite events of the year as we gather for a time of prayer and worship and ask for God's blessings for the year ahead. We will host our special Pastors’ Breakfast at 7:30am prior to the Circle of Prayer and have invited our local pastors to join us; however, a personal invitation from your family to them will mean so much.
Dress code for students:
Circle of Prayer will be a chapel dress day for all lower, middle, and upper school students.
Parking:
The front portion of our parking lot will be unavailable for parking on Circle of Prayer morning. The upper carline will run as usual, but the parking area closest to the school will be closed until after Circle of Prayer. Due to number of people expected for this special event, we would like to ask that you arrive in one family car if possible.

Our Amazing PTF!

We love our PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) and we are so proud to share that they recently received an Honorable Mention in PTO Today's 2016 Parent Group of the Year search!  Our PTF supports, spoils and serves the teachers in all three divisions at NCCS! Thank you to those who go above and beyond in leadership roles in this awesome parent organization!

NCCS Master Calendar - Personalized For You

Be sure to bookmark the Master Calendar page on the NCCS website for a quick reference for general school events, arts events, and athletics events. You can personalize your calendar by clicking “Toggle Calendars” and select all the calendars or just select ones you want to view. Once you select your calendar views, be sure to click “Update Calendar.”

Lower School News

Exciting K3 News!

We are excited to announce that due to the interest in our K3 program, an additional K3 class will open on Monday, August 22! These young students are engaging in creative, hands-on activities to learn foundational academic skills, learning about Jesus and learning how to respect authority while being a good friend to their classmates. Our K3 classes are taught by Mrs. Dianne Pile and Mrs. Amber Morning. We have limited spaces available for this new class, so invite some parents of 3 year olds to come check out NCCS preschool...we have room to grow!

4th grade Begins New Safety Patrol

NCCS 4th graders have a new duty at NCCS - Safety Patrol. This new program, which is an honor and privilege for our 4th grade students to be a part of, is a job of commitment and service to the school throughout the year. Morning duties include opening/closing doors, being courteous to adults and children, assisting younger students to their classrooms, and carrying preschool students' bags and/or mats. We can’t wait to see our fourth graders shine for Jesus in this important servant task!

Lower School Concert Choir & Melody Makers Auditions

Second through fourth grade students who love to sing, learn new music, and challenge themselves are invited to audition for the Concert Choir or Melody Makers Choir. Concert Choir will meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and Melody Makers will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00pm - 4:00pm starting the week of September 6th - 9th. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 1, beginning at 2:50pm and a sign-up list will be located outside the Lower School Music Room (N162) starting next week (August 22 - 26). Students will be asked to sing the first verse of “Amazing Grace” and be ready to sing some vocal exercises with Mrs. Heald. Sheet music (including lyrics) will be available outside the Lower School Music Room next week. Students will be singing along with Mrs. Heald on the piano.

Lower School Celebrates Summer Birthdays!

This week in Lower School chapel, we recognized all of our students who celebrated June and July Birthdays. Our summer birthday students were surprised with a special treat and a song and each student received a birthday card and their first NCCS “brag tag” for their back packs. We look forward to celebrating our students' birthdays all year long!

Middle School News

Middle School Retreats

We are excited about our Middle School Retreats that will take place next week! Below is the detailed information for each retreat. As a reminder, all students must update the Medical Form and Behavior Agreement form found in ParentsWeb in order to go on the retreat. If you have any questions, email Nathan Wright.

7th/8th Grade Retreat 2016 Information found here.

5th/6th Grade Retreat 2016 Information found here.

Middle School Years 101

Have you ever looked at your middle school student and said, "Who are you?!" If you have, then do we have a treat for you! Please join us in the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday, August 23, immediately following the Circle of Prayer (approximately 9:30am) for "Top Ten Things I Need to Know About My Middle Schooler."

Bethany Poplin, Middle School Counselor, and Craig Konchak, Middle School Principal and Director of Counseling, will spend an hour discussing a variety of themes you may find very familiar. This interactive time together will be chocked full of helpful information that may shed some light into the "new" member of the family. Come prepared to have some fun! Perfect families are not allowed! If you have any questions, please contact Gina Piepmeier.

Upper School News

Upper School Retreat

The upper school retreat included worship with Matt Cole, special messages by Miles Fidell, advisory group discussions, quiet times of reflection, color war competitions, and lots and lots of fun! To read the retreat blog, click here and be sure to check out all of the pictures on the NCCS Facebook page.

Welcome to Moe’s!
PTF Spirit Night!

Join us for NCCS PTF Spirit Night at Moe’s this Tuesday, August 23, from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Be sure to mention you are from NCCS when you order so that we receive a portion of the sales. This is a great way to support our school and fellowship with other NCCS families. Hope to see you there!

Eagles Discount App Reminder

Don't forget to buy the new Eagles Discount App to replace your discount card. You can create your child's account to sell the app at this link - zurly.com/nccs/member.
Don't want to sell, but do want to buy the new app? Click here. (this purchase is not linked to a student, but to the PTF directly).

Celebrating Our Students

Lower School Student Competes in National Wakeboarding Competition

Isaac Phillips, otherwise known as Ike, has been spotted carrying his wakeboard through the halls of NCCS. Ike, who is six years old and in Mrs. Thaxton’s first-grade class, is currently the youngest competitive cable wakeboarder in the county. Ike started riding at the age of four, started competing at five, and competed in eight cable wakeboarding competitions throughout the Summer at Terminus Wake Park. Ike led the park in the Traditional Beginners division, which concentrates more on consistency in riding and placed second in the Grom division, which is about tricks at any level for kids who are nine and under.

Ike was invited to compete in both divisions in the National Points Chase competition that just took place in early August in Orlando. He competed in the Beginners division at National competition, where he rode against several adults, and immediately advanced to the semi-finals, but did not make the finals. We are so proud of you, Ike! 

Upper School Student Attends Republican Convention

Congratulations to NCCS sophomore Thomas Tucker, who had a very special opportunity to attend the Republican Convention in Cleveland this summer. Thomas regularly attends the Cobb GOP breakfasts and was offered a ticket a few days before the convention started. In an article in the Marietta Daily Journal, Cobb GOP Chair Rose Wing said, “When non-voting age students like Thomas Tucker get involved in the process early, they are better-educated voters when they reach the age of 18,” Wing said. “This will have a lasting impression on him to remain involved in the political process, whether he is an active candidate for office or not.” To read the article, click here. We are so proud of Thomas for his participation in this great experience!

College Ahead

Junior College Planning Meeting

When: Monday, August 22 at 3:15 pm or 6:30 pm (register for a session)
Where: Media Center
Who: Juniors & Parents
Items covered: Finalizing college lists, ACT and SAT testing information, College fairs, How to sign up to visit with college reps on campus, Naviance accounts, NEW Career Cruising account, Junior year college planning calendar

College Rep Visits

We would like to welcome the following college reps to our campus next week:
University of Alabama - August 22 - 12:50pm
Georgia Institute of Technology - August 23- 9:15am
Kennesaw State University - August 24 - 12:50pm
Juniors and seniors need to sign up to attend private college information sessions through their individual Naviance accounts.

ACT Saturday Test Prep (Grades 10-12)

Sign up now for ACT Test prep in order to prepare for the October ACT. This course is designed to provide students with the most effective strategies for succeeding on the ACT. This course is an affordable way for students to improve their scores and will cover every area of the test. There are 6 Saturday sessions - September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15 - and the class will be held from 9:00am - noon. The cost is $350 and includes an ACT prep book and a take-home mock test.
To register, click here.

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel & Middle School Chapel
Circle of Prayer will take the place of Lower School and Middle School chapels next week. We hope that all of our parents will plan to attend!
Upper School Chapel
Upper School students will participate in Advisory Groups during chapel next week.

Farewell to the Corbetts

It is with sad, yet grateful hearts that we send Mike and Harriette Corbett off and wish them well as they move to Florida. Since arriving at NCCS in 1999, the Corbetts have been a large part of our school’s history. Coach Corbett has been instrumental in expanding the athletic program and has held several positions throughout his time at NCCS, with his passion for cross country and track at the center of his tenure. Harriette, who left for semi-retirement a few years ago, was both Bible teacher and Middle School Dean in her various roles at NCCS. Prior to coming to NCCS, Coach Corbett was Athletic Director at Dade Christian from 1970-1992 and assistant pastor at New Testament Baptist from 1992-1998. Harriette was also at Dade Christian, where the two met. Regarding their departure from NCCS, Todd Clingman, Head of School, remarked, “I have known Coach and Mrs. Corbett since I was in kindergarten and have had the privilege of teaching both of their grown boys. There are no finer Christian examples than Mike and Harriette Corbett! They have invested in the Kingdom of God throughout their careers and I appreciate so much what they have done to help make NCCS what it is today. We will miss them greatly and we wish them well as they move to South Florida where they will be close to their son and grandson.” Please join us in thanking the Corbetts for their years of service, not only to North Cobb Christian School, but also to the mission of Kingdom education. We love you and will miss you, Harriette and Mike!

Special Time of Prayer

The 18th Annual Circle of Prayer was an amazing time as students, parents, faculty, staff, grandparents, pastors, and community guests gathered together for a time of prayer and worship. Hearts were joined as everyone sang, “My God, how great thou art!” Each year this event provides a wonderful opportunity to pause as a community and pray for each other, our school, our administrators, our faculty, and staff, and our community. We are so thankful for God's abundant blessings and provision as His mission is fulfilled at North Cobb Christian School! (To view the Circle of Prayer article featured in the Marietta Daily Journal, click here.)

7th Grade Students Earn Honors

Every school year, 7th grade students from all over the United States are selected to participate in the Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search. To qualify for this honor, students must perform in the 95th percentile or higher on an accepted subtest from a standardized achievement test. Duke TIP offers educational enrichment to students as well as the opportunity to take the ACT or SAT. Students will be recognized for their participation, and some will be honored for their high scores on the ACT or SAT. This year, 48 NCCS 7th grade students were identified to participate in this program, and most of them had qualifying scores in more than one subtest. NCCS would like to congratulate the following students for earning this honor:

Andre Akinyemi, Avery Bayes, Bella Brainard, Brennan Bevars, Hope Bless, Meredith Brackett, Levi Brown, Caeden Callahan, Lizzie Chladek, Luciano Corpora-Ellis, Bryce Crawford, Mac Dempsey, Kevin Dyer, ChiChi Enyinda, Carson Fant, Mariah Fung-A-Wing, Bella Gilstrap, John Gorski, Nick Guerrier, Ryan Hansen, Kaley Hardie, Chloe Hildreth, Riley Hughes, Aine Jones, Ella Lawson, Graham Lawson, Ben Martin, Caitlyn Morning, Mason Morrow, Isabelle Oller, Gabriel Oyarekhua, Riley Piepmeier, Tori Poe, Mikayla Riggins, Alexa Rinehart, Ava Rogers, Sarah Row, Kayla Schulze, Justin Smith, Kendall Smith, Whitley Stewart, Kelly Ann Sutterfield, Anna Sward,Tripp Upton, Rebecca Van Kirk, Nicholas Williams, Ava Wilson, Serena Xu

Friday Night Lights Are Back!

ALOHA! Come out this Friday night for our first football game of the season! Wear your bright colors and leis as we celebrate a Hawaiian theme under the Friday Night Lights and join us as we cheer our Eagles on to VICTORY! Kick off against Strong Rock Christian begins at 7:30pm!

Details you need to know:
- Gates will open at 6:15pm.

- Tickets are $7 for adults and non-NCCS students. Children 6 and under are free.

- NCCS student tickets are free and can be picked up at the Annex patio starting at 6:15pm.

- Tailgating will begin at 5:00pm. Be sure to join the Eagles Booster Club here and you can add on a tailgate package for your own tailgating spot when you join at the Sponsor and Champion levels. You may also join at the ticket tent outside the gate.

- Concession stand meals during the game include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs.

Come out and join the fun at our first home game and don't forget your Hawaiian wear! GO EAGLES!!!

Lower School Celebrates Summer Readers!

Summer provides a wonderful opportunity to fall in love with reading for pleasure. At the end of every year, our Lower School faculty compiles a list of recommended books and authors from various genres to read over the summer. Reading during the summer months develops stamina and self confidence while opening the door to imagination and creativity. While summer reading is completely voluntary, this year our lower school participants collectively read 367 books! Congratulations to the following students who participated in our Lower School Summer Reading Program:
Benjamin Brink, Kristan Sterling, Ricky Frazier, Hayden Burris, Keeghan Bevars, Lauren Ewell, Ethan Sanders, Claire Smith, Halle Cardon, Tristan Sterling, Jordan Greene, Michael Perry, Carson Burris, Samuel Brink, Annie Merritt, and Jordan Merritt

Creative Learning in 6th Grade!

With middle school creativity in mind, sixth grade teacher Emily Wright recently presented a fun lesson to teach her students about locating and labeling points on a coordinate plane. Students had a blast playing “Battle Graph” - a takeoff of the game Battleship - and there were smiles all around as they practiced their graphing skills.

Upcoming Events

Middle School Back to School Night

Parents of Middle School students - mark your calendars for a great evening on Tuesday, September 6, as you experience the daily life of your student at North Cobb Christian School. This event is a great opportunity to walk through your child's schedule and meet his or her teachers. We will start the evening at 6:30pm with informational spring term meetings, followed by classroom visits beginning at 7:00pm. Specific Spring Term meeting locations will be e-mailed next week.

Upper School Spring Term Meetings &
Freshman/New Student Upper School 101

Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00am and 6:15pm for our Spring Term Parent Meetings. At these meetings you will learn all about Spring Term 2017 in advance of registration opening up later that week. The morning and evening meetings will be identical, so please select the one that best fits your schedule.

At 7:00pm on the same night, we will also offer a Freshman/New Student Upper School 101 session to make sure everyone is on the right track and feeling confident as students settle into the new year.

Both of these meetings will be held in the Fine Arts Building. We look forward to the opportunity to visit with your family and share the exciting things going on in the Upper School at NCCS!

Foundations & Framework Parent Training
for Lower School

Thursday, September 8 - 8:15am and 7:00pm in Room 276
Foundations & Frameworks is an instructional reading program that uses a collection of the best instructional practices for equipping students to fully understand ideas conveyed in text. Since its introduction in 2001, countless schools across the US and Canada have adopted and implemented the program and are witnessing student achievement gains in vocabulary, reading comprehension, total reading, critical thinking, problem solving, and written expression. Please come to learn all about our NEW reading program from our F & F Trainer, Joanne Sellers. You don't want to miss this informative training!

Breakfast for Dads & Students - September 9

Once a month, dads and their students (K-12) have breakfast together at NCCS as a part of the All Pro Dad program. This is a great way for dads to spend quality time with their child(ren) in their context and on their “turf.” All Pro Dad was started in 1997 by Tony Dungy, former head coach of the 2006 Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. Today, the program is in more than 1,300 schools throughout the country. The breakfasts are held the second Friday of the month beginning at 7:00am in the NCCS Gym and the cost is $5 per person for a Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit, fruit and a drink. To register for the All Pro Dad breakfast on September 9, click here. If you have any questions, please email Nathan Wright or Bryce Dryden. (brycedryden@yahoo.com)

Celebrating Our Students

NCCS Junior Cierra Cordak Participates in Summer Program at Boston University

NCCS Junior Cierra Cordak spent a month this summer attending the Academy of Media Production at Boston University. The program allowed her to complete 150 hours of study in film and television production, leading to incredible opportunities to direct her own short film and then to direct a live musical performance in the Boston University TV studio! In addition to these classes, Cierra built relationships with Boston University alumni who are now working in the film and TV industry, as well as met with people who have shows produced by 21st Century Fox. Cierra was grateful for the opportunity to make valuable industry connections with the Boston University professors. She says, "This opportunity was an invaluable experience that gave me a real taste of college life that will help me in my college search this year. It provided me with direction and clarity for my future, as well as the skills that I will need for a media production major and career. Hands down it was the best summer I have ever had!"

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

College Ahead

College Rep Visits

We would like to welcome the following college reps to our
campus next week:

Belmont University - August 29 - 12:50pm
Mercer University - August 30 - 11:00am
Birmingham-Southern University - August 30 - 12:50pm
Samford University - September 1 - 12:50pm
University of Georgia - September 1 - 2:30pm

Juniors and seniors need to sign up to attend private college information sessions through their individual Naviance account.

ACT Saturday Test Prep (Grades 10-12)

Sign up now for ACT Test prep to prepare for the October ACT. This course is designed to provide students with the most effective strategies for succeeding on the ACT. This course is an affordable way for students to improve their scores and will cover every area of the test. There are 6 Saturday sessions - September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15 - and the class will be held from 9:00am - noon. The cost is $350 and includes an ACT prep book and a take-home mock test.
To register, click here.

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Sterling Brown, NCCS Director of Diversity, will be speaking in both Lower School chapels about Patience as part of the Fruit of the Spirit series. The 1st - 4th grade chapel is in the gym from 8:10- 8:45am and Mrs. Wilczynski’s 4th grade class will lead the pledges. The K3 - K5 chapel is in the gym from 8:50-9:20am and pledges will be led by Mrs. Jones’ K5 class.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday - 9:40am-10:25am
Next week’s Middle School chapel will be divided into grade levels. The 5th and 6th grades will meet in the Fine Arts Building and hear from Jim Bitner, Upper School Technology teacher. The 7th and 8th grades will meet in the gym and hear from Jonathan Ray, Upper School English Teacher. 

Upper School Chapel - Thursday - 8:05am-9:05am
Upper School Chapel will be led by Matthew Hendrix, NCCS Director of the Arts.

Parents and guests are always welcome to attend our chapels at NCCS.

Get Involved!

Be a Hero for Zero

Our PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) is working hard to ensure our school earns the most money possible through various programs that make it easy for families to help NCCS by following their normal shopping routines! Many generous corporations make it easy to help you be generous to NCCS at their expense through their indirect giving programs. By taking a few simple steps, you can be a HERO for NCCS and it will cost you ZERO EXTRA DOLLARS. It's as easy as scanning a partner card, mentioning NCCS when you shop, or clipping a Box Top from grocery items you are already buying. Click here for a list of businesses/companies, like Amazon, Publix, and Kroger, that offer these programs and get started today - and encourage family and friends to participate as well!

Be sure to "Like" the NCCS PTF Facebook page for PTF information throughout the year and for ways to volunteer.

Calling All Grandparents!

Message about our new Grandparents Club from grandparent leaders Stewart Manley and Herb Johnson:

We are pleased to announce the launch of the North Cobb Christian School Grandparents Club, a service organization formed with the aim of providing a valuable resource and a pool of willing volunteers to help the NCCS faculty and staff and engage the students in numerous ways through personal involvement. Whether you can sign up for a fixed assignment on a regular schedule (such as monitoring the cafeteria at lunch or serving in carline) to helping with short-term needs that arise (like chaperoning a field trip), we want all of the NCCS grandparents to get involved. Please take a minute to fill out the survey on this link and let us know how you'd like to help. We look forward to serving with you!

Verse of the Week

A few FAQ's about the Eagles Annual Fund:

Q. Why is everyone talking about the Eagles Annual Fund and being “All In” right now?

A. Because for the month of September, the Eagles Annual Fund is what it’s all about! With both 10-day and 23-day challenges during September, your family is being encouraged to participate - and to participate early!

Q. What does it mean for my kid(s) when I give?

A. Your kid(s) could win TWO prizes! First, there is the September Parent Challenge. The lower school class in each grade, middle school homeroom in each grade, or upper school advisory group in each grade with the highest percentage of parent participation by fall break (September 23) will win a prize. In addition, there’s the all in in 10. ANY of those groups that reach 100% by September 10 will get a prize for reaching that goal AND the September Challenge prize. Most importantly, it enriches all of our programs and helps take North Cobb Christian School from a great school to an excellent school.

Q. I want to participate in the Annual Fund during the month of September, but I don’t have the money to give right now. What are my options?

A. Good News - PLEDGES COUNT as participation! You can fill out the form for a pledge HERE or fill out the participation form that came in the mail with your letter and indicate that you would like to give a pledge. You can choose to pay the pledge off throughout the school year, or pay it off in one lump sum later in the year. Either way, the pledge will count for participation in the Parent Challenge!

Q. I want to give, but what’s the best way for me to do that?

A. Give OR pledge online HERE
Stop by the Development Office and drop off a check or cash OR fill out a participation form to submit your pledge

Want to know more about the Eagles Annual Fund? Click HERE to read more or contact Tara Dorsey in the NCCS Development Office. And plan to be All In during the Eagles Annual Fund Parent Challenge during September!

Welcome to the Family!

Congratulations to Bethany and Hunter Poplin on the birth of their son, Canyon Hunter Poplin, born August 31st! (Bethany is our Middle School Counselor and Hunter is our Assistant Student Life Director.)
Please join us in welcoming sweet Canyon to the NCCS family!  

Special College Spirit Day - Friday!

We will have a special college spirit day on Friday (9/2) in honor of college football season kicking off this weekend! Students can wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt sporting their favorite college logo - or they can wear regular NCCS Friday spirit wear.

New Student Lunches

All of our principals and counselors have enjoyed spending time with our new students this week during New Student Pizza Lunches! Students have had a great time talking and learning more about each other during these special lunches.

- Lower School News -

Second Grade Visits Fire Safety Village

Second grade students stopped by Sparky's house on Wednesday, August 31, when they visited the Fire Safety Village in Marietta! Students learned from real police and firefighters about how to stop, drop, and roll, what to do if a stranger approaches you, how to tell an adult if a gun is found, and much more! Students applied what they learned as they climbed out a window using a ladder, called 911 to report an emergency, and practiced bike safety as they zoomed around the cul de sac! Students also discussed bus and train safety, how to identify people who can help during an emergency, and they watched a puppet show reinforcing all the important skills taught that day. Second graders ended the day with a hug from Sparky! Students loved meeting real police and firefighters - their hard work as our leaders in public safety is very appreciated!

After School Fun!

We have an exciting year of new and fun after school activities planned that are designed to keep your child entertained while learning! Choose from the great options below and let the after school fun begin!

First semester classes (starting in September 2016):
Karate, Tumblebus, and Once upon a Time (Reading made Fun)

Second Semester classes (starting in January 2017):
Science Mania, Lego Mania, Ballet

Flyers will be in Friday folders with all the information about the first semester classes, but hurry to register - classes are limited and you don’t want your child to miss out!

Help Our Students Serve Others -
Parents Needed for Special Projects

NCCS Lower School students are learning about Love in September, and what better way to show love than to serve others! During chapel on September 20, K5-4th graders will be wrapping silverware for Must Ministries and our K3-K4 students will be coloring hearts for Teddy Bears to be handed out to children by Police Officers and Firefighters during times of distress. We are looking for at least 10 parents with hearts for others to help with these projects! We will be wrapping silverware from 8:10am - 8:45am in the gym and then helping with the teddy bears in our preschool classrooms around 9:00am. As a special parent helper, you are welcome to help with one or both sessions. Please email Denise Meier at ciscelmeier@aol.com if you are interested in this awesome service opportunity!

Clip, Clip, Clip for NCCS!

Box Tops for Education is a school earnings program that helps schools earn cash to buy the things they need. We had a great time kicking off this program in chapel this week and our representatives are excited to get started in your child’s classroom!

Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for schools and are found on hundreds of products. When students, families, schools and communities work together to collect Box Tops, the money adds up fast. Last year, our school earned over $4,000, which we used to help purchase easels for each lower school classroom. We can earn even more cash this school year with your help. Our goal this year is $6,000!

Top contributors will win prizes and brag tags and the class that brings in the most for our first collection on September 20th, will even get to throw pies in Mrs. Titus’ face! Start clipping now - and invite family members and friends to clip as well!

To learn more about the Box Tops for Education™ program and see a list of participating products, visit the Box Tops website. Thank you in advance for your support!

Please refrain from parking in all parking spaces
that are marked with RESERVED signs.

- Arts News -

NCCS Students Selected for Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra

Over last year's spring semester, along with preparing for spring concerts, preparing for exams and final tests, and just looking forward to summer, some students were busy preparing for auditions for the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) as well! GYSO was founded in 2006 and is the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, encompassing four orchestras, a jazz ensemble and a percussion ensemble. Gifted and talented elementary through high school age musicians from across the state are selected through competitive auditions.

Congratulations to the following North Cobb Christian School students who auditioned and captured a seat in one of four prestigious orchestras:

MS 5th Grade Orchestra - Owen Siller - Sinfonia
MS 6th Grade Orchestra - Lindsay Nichols - Camerata
MS 8th Grade Band - Tyler Nichols - Camerata
MS Chorus - Chichi Enyinda - Camerata
US Concert Orchestra - Hallie Meier - Philharmonia
US Concert Orchestra - Sarah Sprouse - Philharmonia
US Concert Band - Kayla Constantine - Symphony

These students will rehearse weekly in their orchestras throughout the school year and perform three concerts at the Bailey Performance Center at Kennesaw State University. The three-concert series demonstrates the growing talents of the orchestra, which typically plays to standing room only crowds. The concerts are open to the public and these students would love to have you come and listen! Sunday, October 23, 2016 will be the first concert - get your tickets early.

NCCS String Quartet Plays for Special Events

Upper School students Sarah Sprouse, Hallie Meier, Molly Dennis and Caitlin Barra volunteered their time to serenade guests at the first ever Harvest Dinner at the 1845 William Root House Museum and Garden in Marietta this past Friday evening. The William Root House is part of the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society. What a great opportunity to get outside the walls of NCCS to share the amazing gift of music! It was a wonderful evening and this string quartet played beautifully as the guests mingled and shared conversation.

Prior to this event, we were pleased to have the quartet play for the Pastors’ Breakfast held before our Circle of Prayer last week. After the completion of both events, the quartet is already looking forward to their next music “gig!”

- Middle School News -

The Middle School ASPIRE Program is Growing!

We are now offering a new division of the ASPIRE middle school after school program to accommodate the needs and interests of our students!

Mrs. Brink will be offering practice sessions for her 5th & 6th grade orchestra students on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm and her 7th & 8th grade orchestra students are welcome for practice on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30! Students will go directly to Mrs. Brink's classroom at 3:30pm for attendance and check-in!

Mr. Williams’ and Mr. Bitner's MACH 5 Club will be opening up for middle school students on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm! All students interested in joining this division of ASPIRE should email Andrea Dignon to enroll. If your child is already enrolled in ASPIRE, please advise her of your child's desire to attend MACH 5 on Wednesday afternoons. There is a one-time registration fee of $50 to cover equipment costs. Students will report directly to Mr. Williams' classroom (S252) at 3:30pm. To learn more about the MACH 5 Club, see this video.

The basic ASPIRE program is still available and all other students should go to Mrs. Vitello's classroom at 3:30pm for attendance and check-in as normal. The two new programs fall under the ASPIRE program and the daily cost for each option (Basic ASPIRE program/Orchestra/Mach 5) is $10/day. Please email Andrea Dignon for any questions!

ASPIRE = After School Programs I Really Enjoy!

- In Chapel Next Week-

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Lower School Principal Wendy Titus, will be speaking in both Lower School chapels about Love in the Fruit of the Spirit series. The 1st - 4th grade chapel is in the gym from 8:10- 8:45am and Mrs. Collins’ 3rd grade class will lead the pledges. The K3 - K5 chapel is also in the gym from 8:50-9:20am and pledges will be led by Mrs. Crowe’s K4 class.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday - 9:40am-10:25am
Middle School Chapel will be combined in the gym and the guest speaker will be Timothy Parker, Youth Pastor at Vintage 242 Church.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday - 8:05am-9:05am
Upper School Principal Megan Strange will be discussing the Spring Term options and the purpose of Spring Term in next week’s upper school chapel.

Parents and guests are always welcome to attend our chapels at NCCS.

- Upcoming Events & Opportunities -

Upper School Spring Term Meetings &
Freshman/New Student Upper School 101

Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00am and 6:15pm for our Spring Term Parent Meetings. At these meetings you will learn all about Spring Term 2017 in advance of registration opening up later that week. The morning and evening meetings will be identical, so please select the one that best fits your schedule.

At 7:00pm on the same night, we will also offer a Freshman/New Student Upper School 101 session to make sure everyone is on the right track and feeling confident as students settle into the new year.
Both of these meetings will be held in the Fine Arts Building. We look forward to the opportunity to visit with your family and share the exciting things going on in the Upper School at NCCS!

Middle School Back to School Night

Parents of Middle School students - mark your calendars for a great evening on Tuesday, September 6, and experience the daily life of your student at North Cobb Christian School. This event is a great opportunity to walk through your child's schedule and meet his or her teachers. We will start the evening at 6:30pm with informational spring term meetings, followed by classroom visits beginning at 7:00pm. 

Foundations & Framework Parent Training
for Lower School

Thursday, September 8 - 8:15am and 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Building
Foundations & Frameworks is an instructional reading program that uses a collection of the best instructional practices for equipping students to fully understand ideas conveyed in text. Since its introduction in 2001, countless schools across the US and Canada have adopted and implemented the program and are witnessing student achievement gains in vocabulary, reading comprehension, total reading, critical thinking, problem solving, and written expression. Please come to learn all about our NEW reading program from our F & F Trainer, Joanne Sellers. You don't want to miss this informative training!

NCCS Head Football Coach Mark Hollars
+ Chick-fil-A =
Awesome All Pro Dads Kick-off Breakfast!

Hey Dads! Whether your student is young and enjoys every minute with you, in Middle School beginning to test their independence, or in High School where college is just around the corner, this breakfast is for you! Our topic this month is Teachability and we are fortunate to have Head Varsity Football Coach Mark Hollars as our speaker. Few things bring as much joy as watching a son or daughter learn a new skill. But even bigger than learning to ride a bike or hitting a baseball is the joy of watching a child grow into a person of character -- a teachable spirit.
Join us on Friday, September 9 from 7:00am – 7:45am (doors open @ 6:45) in the NCCS Gym. The cost is $5/person paid at door for a Chick-fil-A biscuit, fruit, coffee and OJ. Please let us know you are coming! RSVP here. Contact Nathan Wright or Bryce Dryden (brycedryden@yahoo.com) with questions.

Just for NCCS Moms

NCCS moms - be a part of an important group that meets weekly to pray for our children, teachers, staff and board members, and our school. The Moms in Prayer group meets every Tuesday from 8:00am-9:00am in the Conference Room and all NCCS moms are invited to come for a special time of prayer and lifting up the joys and concerns of our school. Please contact Ashley Lewis at 678-576-3505 if you have any questions. Invite a friend and come join us!

Show Your NCCS Spirit!

Check out these great new items and more in the Eagles Nest School Store!

Lori Bell’s PTF Spirit Day

Treat yourselves to some delicious Lori Bell’s frozen custard and help NCCS all day on Thursday, September 8. Remember to mention you are with NCCS when you order!

Eagles Discount App Reminder

Get great discounts at your favorite places like Chick-fil-A with the Eagles Discount App! You can create your child's account to sell the app at this link - and middle and upper school students can earn $9 per app to go towards their Spring Term trips.

Don't want to sell, but you still want to buy the new app? Click here. (this purchase is not linked to a student, but to the PTF directly). Don’t delay on taking advantage of the great discounts which are good for a whole year!

College Rep Visit

We would like to welcome the following college rep to our campus next week:

Berry College - Tuesday, September 7

Juniors and seniors need to sign up to attend private college information sessions through their individual Naviance account.

ACT Saturday Test Prep Starts Next Week

As a reminder, ACT Test Prep starts on Saturday, September 10. This course is designed to provide 10th-12th grade students with the most effective strategies for succeeding on the ACT. Sign up now to prepare for the October ACT. To register, click here.

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

Grandparents' Days - Save the Date!

Lower and middle school families - Save the date and be sure to go ahead and invite grandparents and grandfriends to join us for NCCS Grandparents' Day 2016!
Lower School Grandparents' Day - Thursday, October 27
Middle School Grandparents' Day - Friday, October 28

Note – NCCS will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

Get SHREKed!

NCCS Fine Arts are proud to present SHREK: The Musical. Adapted from the Dreamwork's classic movie, the show follows Shrek as he leaves his swamp on a quest to rescue the beautiful princess Fiona. Bawdy but beautiful, this fractured fairy tale is a command performance that puts love, life, and loathing under the microscope.

What it means to be unique. What it means to be created...and then rejected. What it means to be loved in spite of it all. Come and see why it is indeed a big bright beautiful world!

A wee word of warning, though...the protagonist of the show is an ogre with a disposition to match who is surrounded by a slew of disgruntled fairy tale squatters; all of which are after a Freudian small person who is, in fact, chasing a neurotic princess. While it is a fairy tale, it would do us all well to remember that the movie was rated "PG" and not "G."

Performances:
March 17th at 7:00pm
March 18th at 7:00pm
March 19th at 2:00pm
March 19th at 7:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday, 3/7 and are available in the Eagles' Nest School Store for $15. Seating is limited.

Special “Shrek-Fast” Breakfast!

Join us for a Shrek-Fast breakfast on Wednesday, March 16 from 7:30am - 8:45am. The event will include photos with the characters from the play (Shrek, Fiona and Donkey), a waffle breakfast and a special sneak peek performance of the NCCS production of Shrek. This event will be a blast and is a great way to spend your Take One Wednesday morning! Please sign up here to reserve your spot for the morning. The Shrek-Fast breakfast is $10 per person. Payment will be collected at the door, but please be sure to sign up!

Open House for Prospective Families -
Tuesday, March 8

Be sure to spread the word to friends and family about our next opportunity to tour NCCS and hear about all of the great things going on at our school - Tuesday, March 8, at 9:30am. This Open House is a wonderful chance for prospective families to visit during school hours and see classes in action. Please invite those you know to come and learn about all that NCCS has to offer in academics, arts, athletics, and student life, all set in a close-knit Christian community. Your positive words and recommendations have a huge impact on our prospective families!

Tickets Still Available to the
NCCS Event of the Year!

Please join us for the 2016 NCCS Benefit Dinner and Auction - the Versailles Masquerade Ball! This is our school's largest fundraising event and the funds raised support our entire school. The event is always a blast and features a wildly fun auctioneer, our annual dessert dash and lots of fun fellowship! While the event sold out last year, we've moved to a new venue - so we still have a few individual tickets and full tables available. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, March 4, so don’t delay - purchase your tickets here.

Live auction items include a Hawaii condo, NCCS reserved parking spaces, a private offshore fishing trip, Keystone ski condo, Fixer Upper Magnolia House stay, Adele Concert tickets, and much more!

Not able to attend? You can still participate! We will be offering mobile bidding this year for all of our silent auction items. You can even start bidding TODAY on items such as vacation homes, Shawn Mendes concert tickets, principal for a day and much more! Bidding is already open for silent auction items and will end on March 12 at 8:30pm. New items are still being added, so be sure to check back often. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends - the more people we have bidding, the more funds we can raise to help our school! NOTE: Only guests attending the auction will be able to bid on our live auction items. 

Check out all of the auction items here - your one-stop online site to purchase tickets, bid on silent auction items and see all of the great live auction items! Don't miss this awesome event! We can't wait to see you... and your mask...on March 12!

- Celebrating Our Students -

Super Lower School Spellers!

Sixteen spelling bee contestants from first through fourth grade represented North Cobb Christian School well on Friday, February 26, when they traveled to North Georgia Christian Academy to compete in the ACSI District Spelling Bee. Our students placed in the top four in all grade levels with three first place winners!

1st Grade
Kristan Sterling - 1st place
Skye Palmateer - 2nd place
Braeden Lomant - 3rd place
Lauren Lewis

2nd Grade
Avery Thaxton - 1st place
Jordan Greene - 2nd place
Chrissy Roache
Aiden Lyons

3rd Grade
Tobi Rotowa - 1st place
Grant Pool - 2nd place
Halle Carden
Emma Collins

4th Grade
Tylan Robich - 2nd place
Ryan Bayes - 4th place
Aden Canty
Halle Hillyer

We are proud of all our participants and we appreciate their hard work, using their gifts to glorify Christ!

2016 Middle School GMEA Honor Orchestra 

Congratulations to the following Middle School Orchestra students who were a part of the 2016 Middle School GMEA Honor Orchestra event this past weekend: Hallie Meier, Kelly Ann Sutterfield, and Aidan Durity (pictured with Debbie Brink, NCCS Orchestra Director.) These students auditioned in January with over 330 other Cobb County orchestra students for a spot in one of two orchestras made up of the best string students in our District 12, Cobb County schools. Hallie, Aidan, and Kelly Ann made it and represented NCCS so well! They were under the overall direction of David Eccles from Vandercook College in Chicago, IL, and Nathaniel Parker from Kennesaw State University and were a part of sectionals directed by the top chairs of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Both orchestras played amazing concerts Saturday afternoon in the McEachern High School Performance Hall - way to go, Hallie, Aidan, and Kelly Ann!

2016 GMEA All State Chorus

Congratulations to senior Ethan Thomas, junior Austin Geter, and freshman Eli Thomas for being selected to the 2016 Georgia Music Educators Association All State Chorus. To be selected for this honor, these students must pass two challenging auditions, competing with students across the state from single A through 6A schools. The culmination of their hard work was this past weekend at the Classic Center in Athens, GA, as these students rehearsed and performed with 200 of Georgia’s top high school choral vocalists in each of the choruses under the direction of top conductors from across the country. Congratulations to each of Ethan, Eli and Austin for this high honor!

NCCS Junior Attending US Naval Academy Summer Seminar

Please join us in congratulating junior Trey Collins for being selected to attend the United State Naval Academy Summer Seminar this summer. This seminar is offered to students who are high achievers and have just completed their junior year in high school. Students participating in this seminar learn about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation's leaders. Selection to this seminar is highly competitive and students who are chosen have superior high school performance, demonstrate achievement in athletics and extracurricular activities, and display leadership potential and high character. We are proud of Trey for this accomplishment!

NCCS Students Selected for
Art Exhibition

Congratulations to Austin Geter (junior, artwork pictured on left) and Elise Allen (freshman, artwork pictured on right) for having their artwork selected for the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition hosted by the 80th Atlanta Dogwood Festival! Only 150 pieces of art were selected from almost 1,000 entries from 50 schools. Their artwork will be on display at Piedmont Park from April 8-10.

4th Grade Band & Orchestra Attends Atlanta Symphony Concert

Music...you hear it everywhere! Music fills our days and nights! The theme of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert that our 4th grade band and orchestra students recently attended was called "Music with a Purpose," and it encouraged our students to listen to the way music touches the world we live in - and to the many ways we make music. What an exciting time it was for our students to sit in a beautiful performance hall and listen to the amazing Atlanta Symphony Orchestra! The students and directors loved the concert and especially loved closing out the day with lunch at the Town Center Varsity!

Healthcare Sciences Class Visits
Local Pharmacy

On Friday, February 26, the Intro to Healthcare Sciences class paid a visit to a local Acworth institution, Lacey Drugs, and were hosted by David Gamandanis, a NCCS parent and pharmacist who worked there for many years. Lacey Drugs was founded in 1895 and is considered to be the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Cobb County and possibly the oldest in Georgia. It is also one of a few pharmacies that does custom compounding of prescriptions on site. The students were able to get a behind-the-scenes tour of retail pharmacy operations where they observed the pharmacists mixing medications in the compounding lab and see the tremendous importance of math and chemistry as they explored this career. Many thanks to both Mr. Gamandanis and Lacey Drugs for this opportunity!

Youth Art Month Contest
for All Students

March is Youth Art Month and to help celebrate, Mrs. Heflin is offering a drawing challenge to all NCCS students beginning Monday, March 7. Any student wishing to participate should see Mrs. Heflin in room 301 for the drawing challenge form with the list of drawing topics to be completed each week during the month of March. Students will need to supply their own materials and complete these drawings on their own and in their spare time. Those who finish the challenge need to turn in their completed drawings along with the completed and signed form at the end of the month for a chance to receive an AWESOME art prize! Three names (one from LS, one from MS and one from US) will be randomly selected from the names that are turned in at the end of the month. Happy Drawing and Happy Youth Art Month!

Middle School Spring Term Parent Meetings

Middle School Spring Term parent meetings will be held on March 15 at 6:00pm in order for parents to hear from the Spring Term leaders about trip details. Seventh grade will meet in the Lower School Cafeteria and eighth grade will meet in the Middle/Upper School Cafeteria.

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Mrs. Romine’s 2nd grade class will lead the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Beverly’s 1st grade class leading pledges. Mrs. Crowe’s K4 class will lead the K3-K5 chapel, as well as the pledges, at 8:50am in the Lower School Cafeteria.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
Middle School will have a split chapel, with the 5th/6th graders hearing from Joel Heald, Lower School's music teacher Emily Heald's husband and Youth Pastor at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene, in the Fine Arts Building. The 7th/8th graders will hear from Nick Steinichen, Head Varsity Boys Swim Coach and Assistant Varsity Football Coach, in the gym. Middle School chapel begins at 9:40am.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Upper School will hear from a panel of teachers and students on "loving your neighbor" well. Upper School Chapel starts at 8:05am.

Guests are always welcome to join us for chapel at NCCS!

Alumni News

Congratulations to Stephon Jelks, NCCS Class of 2014, for being selected to the 10-member Southern Conference All-Conference team! We are so proud of Stephon!

Be sure to check out our Alumni Page on the website for Alumni Spotlights and news about Alumni Events.

All Pro Dad

We have enjoyed having a special time of fellowship with dads and their children the past few months through All Pro Dad’s Day! Join us for the next All Pro Dad's Day coming up on Friday, March 11, in the gym! Doors will open at 6:45am and we will start at 7:00am. Bring $5 (cash or check to NCCS) for breakfast and be sure to RSVP at this link here. If dads are not able to come, moms or grandparents are encouraged to step in. Check out more about the NCCS chapter of All Pro Dad here. For questions, email Nathan Wright.

Summer Camp Fun is Coming Soon!

We hope you are making plans now to join us for the best summer ever at North Cobb Christian School! We have camps for 3 year olds all the way through 12th grade. We offer our Camp Eagle day camp, as well as camps in the areas of academics, arts, and athletics. Many of our camps fill up quickly, so don’t delay...sign up today! Camp is always more fun with friends...so invite some friends to come with you. We have several new camps this year including: LEGO Camp, Mach5 Camp, Minecraft Camp, and much more! All of the summer camp registration information is available on our website. You can also click here for a quick summer camp overview.

Box Tops Total - $3,000 and Climbing!

Box Top coupons are on the packaging of hundreds of participating products that you probably use every day. To help NCCS raise money with Box Tops, all you need to do is cut them off of the box, stick them in a bag, and send them to school with your child. Anyone can collect and turn in Box Tops - even our Middle and High School students! We have already collected 25,481 Box Tops since August and have raised over $3,000! Our next submission deadline is on March 29, so start saving and sending in your Box Tops today! Be sure to track our progress at www.boxtops4education.com. These were the top classroom winners for the past quarter:
November:  Mrs. Evans K4 Class
December - January:  Mrs. Maner’s 3rd Grade Class
February:  Mrs. Collins’ 3rd Grade Class

Cobb Youth Leadership Applications 

One of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s leadership programs, Cobb Youth Leadership, is now accepting applications for next year’s class. The program, similar to Leadership Cobb, features monthly meetings which focus on different aspects of the Cobb County community (health, politics, public safety, entertainment, etc.) while developing leadership skills through interactive participation.

The Cobb Chamber is seeking driven, ambitious, and creative students to participate starting in August 2016. To be eligible for the program, students must be entering into their 11th grade year in high school. It is the goal of the Chamber to have at least one student from every public and private school in Cobb County represented in the program.

Rising juniors may click here to access the online application. The deadline to apply is April 22. Please see Mrs. Strange, Upper School Principal, if you have any questions.

NHS Blood Drive

The National Honor Society is having its annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 15, from 2:30pm - 7:30pm in the Annex 500 Building. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code NCCS. Please consider donating blood on this day - walk-ins are welcome!

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

SAT Testing This Saturday

As a reminder, we are offering the SAT Test on our campus on Saturday, March 6, and ask that you refrain from being on campus for activities prior to 2:30pm.

PROBE College Fair

The PROBE College Fair will be held at Harrison High School on Monday, March 14, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.                               

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths."

NCCS Auction - Join the Bidding Fun

Not able to attend the NCCS Benefit Dinner and Auction this Saturday? You can still participate! We are offering mobile bidding for all of our silent auction items and you can start bidding TODAY on items such as vacation homes, Shawn Mendes concert tickets, principal for a day and much more! You can go ahead and register now by clicking HERE and bidding is open for silent auction items until March 12 at 8:30pm. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends - the more people we have bidding, the more funds we can raise to help our school!
NOTE: Only guests attending the auction will be able to bid on live auction items.

Shrek: The Musical - NEXT WEEK!

NCCS Fine Arts are proud to present SHREK: The Musical. Adapted from the Dreamwork's classic movie, the show follows Shrek as he leaves his swamp on a quest to rescue the beautiful princess Fiona. Bawdy but beautiful, this fractured fairy tale is a command performance that puts love, life, and loathing under the microscope. What it means to be unique. What it means to be created...and then rejected. What it means to be loved in spite of it all. Come out and see why it is indeed a big bright beautiful world!

A wee word of warning, though...the protagonist of the show is an ogre with a disposition to match who is surrounded by a slew of disgruntled fairy tale squatters; all of which are after a Freudian small person who is, in fact, chasing a neurotic princess. While it is a fairy tale, it would do us all well to remember that the movie was rated "PG" and not "G."

Performances - March 17 & 18 at 7:00pm and March 19 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Tickets are available in the Eagles Nest School Store for $15 - but hurry, as tickets are going fast!

“Shrek-Fast” Breakfast!

Join us for a Shrek-Fast breakfast on Wednesday, March 16 from 7:30am - 8:45am. The event will include a waffle breakfast, photos with some of the characters from the musical (Shrek, Fiona and Donkey), and a special sneak peek performance of the NCCS production of Shrek. Be sure to make your reservation HERE - Tickets are just $10 per person and payment will be collected at the door.

SHINE 2016

Our Lower School showed up in a big way this year as they raised money to go towards the Upper School Spring Term mission trips! This year’s SHINE money will be used to purchase water filters for homes in Haiti so that families can have clean water, to paint and re-roof houses in Haiti, to put on Vacation Bible Schools in different Haitian neighborhoods, and to help with various projects in Guatemala. Together, the Lower School classes raised over $2030.60 for these projects! Every class did their part, with Mrs. Crowe's K4 class leading the way with $532.45, followed by Mrs. Allen's 3rd grade class with $262.61! We could not be more proud of these students and the great job they have done "shining their light" for all to see, and we can't wait to give an update on our projects in our "afterSHINE Chapel" in April!

In addition to supporting our Upper School Spring Term financially, all of our Lower School students are also supporting the various teams through prayer. Lower School parents can see the Prayer Partner list below to join your students in praying for specific teams. Being able to partner in prayer means so much to both our lower and upper school students!

Bare - Guatemala (Evan McDonald)
Wilczynski - Charleston (Yannick Post)
Martin - Canada (Andrea Dignon)
Allen - Appalachia (Cassie Carr)
Maner - Offstage LA (Amy Wallace)
Collins - Photography (Aaron Williams)
Rheinscheld - College Tour (Karen Bollinger)
Brewer - Scuba (Craig Konchak)
Romine - East of Eden (Matthew Hendrix)
Beverly - Haiti (Megan Strange)
Thaxton - Live Love DIY (Patti White)
Hubbs - Forensics (Mike Morris)
Dixon - Xtreme Men (Ty Faulk)
Jones - Proverbs 31:30 (Kristy Sanders)
Orefice - Local Missions: Cobb (Zack Shaffer)
Evans, Crowe - Local Missions: Atlanta (Kim Kammerdiener)
Pile - Local Missions: History (Kari Mosbacker & Rachel Hedges

State Champion!

When the regular season ended in January for the middle school wrestling team, 7th grader Nate Watson chose to continue training and competing in hopes of qualifying for the Team Georgia Wrestling State Championships. Nate competed in the 12U 95 lb weight class this past Saturday at the Georgia Fairgrounds in Perry, and became the first wrestling state champion from NCCS! Congratulations to Nate for a great finish to the season!

Senior Advances in
State 4-H Competition

Congratulations to NCCS Senior Kayla Jaconette for earning first place in the Northwest District for the Human Development category for public speaking with her presentation on Equine Therapy at the 4-H Competition this past weekend at Rock Eagle. With this accomplishment, she will now advance to the State Congress competition held in Atlanta in July. In addition, Kayla was recognized as a senior at this event and was presented her 4-H Graduation cords. Kayla hopes to continue her work in 4-H at the college level next year. We are so proud of Kayla and wish her the best as she advances to the state competition!

Chick-fil-A & LoriBell's PTF Spirit Night

Come out and support our next PTF Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A of Acworth and LoriBell’s next Tuesday, March 15, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. You can dine in, carry out, or drive-through - just be sure to mention that you are with NCCS when you order. We hope to see you there!

Middle School Spring Term Parent Meetings

Middle School Spring Term parent meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:00pm in order for parents to hear trip details from the Spring Term leaders. Seventh grade will meet in the Lower School Cafeteria and eighth grade will meet in the Middle/Upper School Cafeteria.

Reserved for Special Guests

We enjoy giving our prospective families a warm NCCS welcome by providing special parking spaces reserved just for them. Please refrain from parking in the spaces marked "Reserved for Admissions Guests" so that we can extend our welcome to our guests from the moment they come into the parking lot!

Cheerleader Interest Meeting

Rising 5th - 12th grade girls interested in cheerleading and their parents are invited to join us on Monday, March 21 at 7:00pm in the media center to learn more about Cheerleading at NCCS. Come learn about what opportunities are available and what you can expect as a NCCS cheerleader. If you have questions or cannot attend, please email Wendy Titus.

Summer Fun - Spotlight on LEGO Camp!

LEGO Camp is a fun new camp which will allow campers to learn basic building techniques, play building oriented games and build big with their imaginations. Campers will be given the chance to explore many different LEGO designs with LEGOs and mini sets at their fingertips. Their week includes creating skyscrapers, mosaics, ships, racecars and anything their brilliant minds can imagine! And to top it off, they'll take a field trip to LegoLand in downtown Atlanta during the week. Don’t let your junior LEGO fan miss the fun! This camp is open to boys and girls entering 1st-6th grade and will be offered the week of June 13-17 and again July 11-15. The cost is $175 and you can sign up online here.

In Chapels Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Mrs. Thaxton’s 1st grade class will lead the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Hubbs’ 1st grade class leading pledges. Mrs. Evans’ K4 class will lead the K3-K5 chapel, as well as the pledges, at 8:50am in the Lower School Cafeteria.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
The 7th and 8th graders will meet in gym and hear from Joel Heald, Husband of Lower School Music Teacher Emily Heald and Youth Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene Marietta.. The 5th and 6th graders will meet in the Fine Arts Building and hear from Pastor Jim Warden, the Senior Pastor at North Atlanta Church in Acworth.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Upper School will meet in Advisory Groups during chapel next week.

Guests are always welcome in chapel at NCCS.

Student Driver’s License/Permit Information for Spring Break Appointments

If your student is planning to get his/her driver's license or permit during Spring Break, you will need a Certificate of Enrollment and an ADAP certificate. Please email Patti White for the Certificate of Enrollment and Jennifer Phillips for the ADAP certificate by Friday, March 18, so they can get these ready for pick up before spring break.

Quest College Fair

Who: Students in grades 10-11 and their parents
Where: Harrison High School Presidential Gym 4500 Due West Rd
When: Monday, March 14, 2016, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Workshop Sessions:
Georgia Tech/6:00 - 6:30; 6:45 - 7:15; 7:30 - 8:00
UGA/6:00 - 6:30; 6:45 - 7:15; 7:30 - 8:00
Military Academies/ 6:45 - 7:30
College 101/ 6:00 - 6:45; 7:00 - 7:45
NCAA Eligibility/ 6:45 - 7:15
Financial Aid/7:15 - 8:00
Transition to College for Students with Disabilities/6:45-7:15

Summer Opportunities at SCAD 

SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior years. Those attending will gain valuable educational experience while developing creative vision through exciting art and design assignments and projects.

SCAD Rising Star is a challenging five-week program that awards university credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a pre-college summer experience. Students will enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolio.
For more information click HERE. 

Proverbs 21:21
“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness,
and honor.”

$178,000 Raised at the
Versailles Masquerade Ball!

We were truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our NCCS families on Saturday at the NCCS Benefit Dinner and Auction “Versailles Masquerade Ball”. Whether you donned a mask and attended the event or silently bid from the comfort of your home, you were a part of an exciting night that raised $178,000 for NCCS. It was such a joy to see NCCS parents, grandparents, alumni and alumni parents enjoying an evening out together and having SO much fun supporting the school! Tremendous thanks to all who attended, donated auction items, purchased items and helped on the auction committee! The night truly was a celebration of God’s blessings at NCCS! Check out pictures of the evening here.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:

Silver Level Sponsors:

Bottom Line Benefits

Carl Black Automotive

East Paulding Animal Hospital

New South Construction

RealmConnect

Community Sponsors:

Big River Books/Team Extreme Martial Arts

Uniform Source

State Champions! Boys’ Solo & Quartet

Congratulations to senior Ethan Thomas for winning first place in Boys’ Solo in the Georgia High School Association Lit Meet this past weekend, defending his state title from last year. Congratulations also to Will Coleman, Austin Geter, Graham Richmond, and Ethan Thomas who won the GHSA State Championship in Quartet. We are also proud of Adam Doughty who placed 3rd in the Argumentative Essay as a sophomore in his first lit meet. Congratulations to all of these students for representing NCCS so well at the state level!

Wrestling All-County Team

For the 1st time in school history, the Cobb County Wrestling Association (CCWA) has recognized two NCCS wrestlers for the All-County Team at their annual awards ceremony last week at Lassiter High School. Freshman Jake Watson (120 lbs) and his brother, junior Mark Watson (138 lbs), both received All-County Honorable Mention! The CCWA is comprised of all public and private schools in Cobb County and selections are made by all county wrestling coaches.

In addition, the Marietta Daily Journal posted their MDJ/Cobb County All-County selections this past weekend and making another new school honor was Mark Watson, who was recognized by the MDJ for 2nd team All-County. Jake Watson and senior Bryant Bell were also recognized for All-County Honorable Mention. Congratulations to our varsity wrestlers for these honors! (Pictured L to R: Mark, Jake, and Bryant)

A Drop in the Right Direction

When fourth grade students learned that their Upper School Spring Term partners were helping provide clean drinking water as part of their mission trip, they wanted to know more. To help the lower school students better understand the importance of clean drinking water, the fourth grade teachers created a Clean Water Simulation. With the roll of a dice, simulated wells were polluted with common toxins such as mosquito eggs or pesticides. At the end of the simulation, one last dice roll determined which wells received a water filter and so they were able to have clean drinking water. The students learned that wells are easily polluted and that water filters were not made available to everyone. As a result, our fourth graders decided that they wanted to help provide at least one water filter to a needy village. They decided to create necklaces and bracelets made of black cord with one bright blue bead representing one drop of clean water and sell it to the Upper School students. We are very proud to announce that the jewelry sold out in less than 30 minutes and raised $106! The money raised will go toward the purchase of water filters for people in Haiti and around the world. Thank you to all the Upper School students and faculty who supported this effort!

NCCS Blog

We are excited that our new NCCS blog is now available by subscription, with each new blog delivered to your e-mail when it is posted! The latest blog may also always be found on the homepage of our website. Do you remember your first art experience? Be sure to check out the current blog entry by NCCS Art Teacher Jan Helfin in celebration of Youth Art Month.

To sign up and to check out previous blog entries, click here. We hope you will enjoy hearing from administrators, teachers, and other NCCS friends!

ACSI Art Competition

The ACSI Art Festival provides an opportunity to recognize and exhibit outstanding student artwork. Artwork submitted is adjudicated by three judges according to the following divisions: grades K-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9-12. Congratulations to the following students who received awards at this week’s ACSI Art Festival at Shorter University:

Lower School:
Keeghan Bevars – Superior, Olivia Boykins & Landon Clark - Excellent

Middle School:
Chloe Clark , Rachel Row, Aidan Punch, Elizabeth Eldeiry, Caeden Callahan, Quinn McArdie, Emma Franklin, and Jill Stein - Excellent

Upper School:
Sarah Tysinger,, Ansley Davies, Amber Conti, Elise Allen, Sarah Cho, Wykia Frelot, Shirley Lin - Excellent

Hayley Leavitt,, Yeni Hong, Tina Hong - Superior

Rachel Wilczynski - Excellent & Superior

Kate Luther - 2 Superiors

Special congratulations goes to junior Lucy Park who won Best of Show for high school! Great job, NCCS artists!

ACSI Math Olympics

Third through eighth grade Math Olympic participants traveled to Friendship Christian School in Suwanee, Georgia, on Friday, March 11, to compete in either computation or math reasoning against other ACSI schools from the southeast such as Mt. Zion Christian Academy, Horizon Christian Academy, and Friendship Christian School. Mrs. Bare, the ACSI Math Olympics Coordinator at NCCS, was proud of the way our North Cobb Christian students represented our school and for the way they used their gift in math for the Lord! Great job, participants! After the competition, the following students received an award at the ceremony at Friendship Christian School:

3rd Grade
Computation - Fisher Hubbs, Cameron Ryle, and Garrett Timms
Reasoning - Halle Carden, Maddie Jones (2nd place), and Grant Pool (3rd place)
4th grade
Computation - Landon Clark, Alec Dempsey (3rd place), and ChiChi Nwachukwu (5th place)
Reasoning - Ryan Bayes (1st place), Tayo Kalejaiye (3rd place), and Luke McArdle (5th place)
5th grade
Computation - Cole Carden (5th place), Will Chladek (2nd place), and Pryce Gitau (3rd place)
Reasoning - Bethany Akinola (5th place), Andrew Clark (4th place), and Benton Williams
6th grade
Computation- Bryce Crawford (2nd place), Pearson Fendley, and Whitley Stewart (1st place)
Reasoning - Kaley Hardie and Caitlyn Morning (Kaley & Caitlyn tied for 5th place) and Alexa Rhinehart (2nd place)
7th grade
Computation - Becca Bailey, Caroline Cunningham (1st place), and Nate Watson (2nd place)
Reasoning - Emma Franklin, Sophia Swann (1st place), Maika Takemoto (3rd place)
8th grade
Computation - Kennedy Fitch (1st place), Robert Lang (2nd place), Serenity Tumpkin
Reasoning - Brian Arp (3rd place), Aiden Durity (2nd place), and Erica Milbourn (4th place)

Special recognition - Kennedy Fitch, Sophia Swann, and Ryan Bayes received a medal for scoring 85% or higher within their category of competition.

R.I.S.E. Experience at the High Museum

R.I.S.E. students enjoyed a day of art at the High Museum of Art as a culminating activity to their recent unit on art appreciation. Students were equipped with a wealth of knowledge about elements, styles, and principles of art during the unit, so this allowed them to have a true appreciation for the art that was on display at the museum. While at the High Museum, students were given the opportunity to try their own hand at creating an art masterpiece. They participated in a hands-on art workshop where they were encouraged to use common materials in new ways. R.I.S.E. students had a great day immersed in the wonderful world of art!

Academies Accept New Students

Congratulations to the following students that have already been accepted into Upper School Academies for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will join a great community of other students already involved in robust programs in our Academy of The Arts, The Academy of Business, The Academy of Counseling, Ministry, and Education, The Academy of Exercise and Sport Science and our STEM Academy. We will have many more acceptances as the Spring Registration period continues to unfold. If you would like to learn more about the Academies at North Cobb Christian School, click here or contact Upper School Principal Megan Strange. Please join us in congratulating these new Academy students:

Academy of Business
CJ Ayers
Trey Collins
Mallory Dennard
Piper Fendley

NCCS Junior to Attend Harding University Summer Program

NCCS junior Kali Dangar will be participating in Harding University's Honors Media and Culture two-week academic program this summer on the Searcy campus. This program is designed to challenge, encourage and inspire high school students in their junior year while they study the power of media, examine cultural narratives, and tell important stories as they learn more about their own story. The goal of the program is to broaden their worldview one story at a time while they read, write, photograph, edit record, document, interview, and publish. Three hours of transferable university credit are awarded to those who successfully complete the program. Congratulations, Kali!

Spring Term Blog

We believe that Spring Term offers a unique opportunity for our students to learn more about the world around them, to share precious community and fellowship with each other and their teachers, and to impact their world for Christ - TOGETHER. Please join us in praying for safe travels as Spring Term begins next week and for God to transform and change the lives of our students and all the people they come in contact with during Spring Term!

One of the favorite things about Spring Term is the blog. Each team will provide daily Spring Term blog updates, which can be found here. Additionally, pictures and updates can be found on the NCCS Facebook page and you can follow NCCSEagles on Twitter.

Spring Term Team Sponsors Canned Food Drive

The Local Missions/History Spring Term team is collecting canned goods for Papa’s Pantry in Woodstock, Georgia. Papa’s Pantry is a Christian ministry that focuses on food security and related services. This ministry runs two local food pantries in Cherokee County and provides classes and counseling for its clients.

All non-perishable items are welcomed and donated items can be brought to Dr. Hedges’ room in the main building or to Miss Mosbacker’s room in the Annex. Goods that are chronically short in supply at the food banks are canned meats, canned fruits and jellies. The Spring Term team will also be in morning and afternoon carline starting Monday, March 21, to take up bags from drivers. This team appreciates whatever help you can provide for this endeavor and collections will continue through March 31.

Tooth Fairy Working Overtime!

Clinic nurse Jane Soulis was surprised this week when three students from Mrs. Thaxton’s first grade class arrived together with front teeth ready to come out! Big toothless smiles broke out as Allie, Andrew, and Anna proudly wore their necklaces containing their teeth - and we are sure the tooth fairy had a busy night!

PTF Needs You

We have an awesome PTF at NCCS! Being a part of PTF is a great way to get involved at our school, so be sure to check out their latest newsletter and contact them to volunteer!

In Chapels Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Mrs. Rheinscheld’s 2nd grade class will lead the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Thaxton’s 1st grade class leading pledges. Mrs. Pile’s K3 class will lead the K3-K5 chapel, as well as the pledges, at 8:50am in the Lower School Cafeteria.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
Middle School chapel will be a combined 5th - 8th grade celebration of Easter.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
We will have our big send-off for Spring Term 2016 next week in Upper School chapel. Come join us for a special time of worship, prayer and challenge around Spring Term and carrying the Gospel!.

Guests are always welcome in chapel at NCCS!

School Closed in Observance of Good Friday

NCCS will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, March 25.

Free ACT Mock Test

Students in 10th and 11th grade who would like to become more comfortable with testing environment are invited to participate in a free ACT Mock Test on Saturday, April 16, from 9:00am - 1:15pm. The test comes with a free individual, detailed score report that highlights personal strengths and weaknesses. Interested students should register by clicking here and entering code M201642. Students taking the test will need to bring a calculator, No. 2 pencils and a snack.

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

Galatians 6:9-10
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."

Spring Term Blog

Spring Term 2016 has officially begun and we are looking forward to our students being able to learn more about the world around them outside of the normal classroom setting. Please join us in praying for safe travels and for God to transform and change the lives of our students and all the people they come in contact with during Spring Term!

Follow along with each Spring Term team through the Spring Term blog (found here) which will provide daily updates from all of our trips and short courses.
Additionally, pictures and updates can be found on the NCCS Facebook page and Twitter (@NCCSEagles).

Below you will find the list of all of our Spring Term trips and short courses:

Appalachia, Canada, Charleston, College Tour, East of Eden, Forensics, Guatemala, Haiti, Live Love DIY, Local Missions: Atlanta, Local Missions: Cobb, Local Missions: History, Offstage LA, Photography, Proverbs 31:30, Scube, Xtreme Men, Washington, D.C., Savannah, Sojourn Adventures, Georgia Aquarium

SHRank you, all!

On behalf of all of us involved, I wanted to thank the NCCS community for your support of SHREK: The Musical. Not only did we sell out all four performances, but when we opened up additional seats at the final three performances, we sold those out as well! That kind of response certainly goes a long way towards making all the hard work seem a little easier. And while I recognize that this level of response may not be the norm, I did want to acknowledge it and let you, our audience, know that we are all humbled and deeply encouraged by the turnout this past weekend.
Thank you, truly.
God bless us, everyone!
Matthew Hendrix
Director of the Arts

NHS Blood Drive Collects 108 Pints of Blood!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our blood donors who helped make the National Honor Society Blood Drive a huge success! We appreciate your cheerful attitudes and your commitment to such a worthy cause. We are especially proud of the number of students who selflessly gave blood, many of them for the first time. The Red Cross considers a drive successful if they are able to collect 50 pints, so our 108 pints made for an extremely successful drive! Well done, NCCS! Way to love your neighbors!

Dooley Award Recipients

Congratulations to Moriah Hidden and David Brittingham who are the recipients of the 9th Annual Vincent J. Dooley Awards for North Cobb Christian School. These awards, presented each year by Athletes for a Better World and the Georgia High School Association, recognize one male and one female senior athlete at each high school. Recipients are chosen for their distinguished individual character, outstanding teamwork, and citizenship.

We would additionally like to congratulate David for being chosen as one of ten male finalists in the state to compete for the Dooley Scholarship. He is the first Dooley Award recipient from NCCS to become a top ten finalist. Both David and Moriah will attend a special recognition luncheon in May where the Dooley Scholarship recipients will be announced.

We are proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, sportsmanship, and community involvement which earned them this special recognition.

Spring Term Team Sponsors Canned Food Drive

The Local Missions/History Spring Term team is collecting canned goods for Papa’s Pantry in Woodstock, Georgia. Papa’s Pantry is a Christian ministry that focuses on food security and related services. This ministry runs two local food pantries in Cherokee County and provides classes and counseling for its clients.

All non-perishable items are welcomed and donated items can be brought to Dr. Hedges’ room in the main building or to Miss Mosbacker’s room in the Annex. Goods that are chronically short on supply at the food banks are canned meats, canned fruits and jellies. The Spring Term team will also be in morning and afternoon carline starting Monday, March 21, to take up bags from drivers. This team appreciates whatever help you can provide for this endeavor and collections will continue through March 30.

Special Chapel Guest

On Tuesday, March 22, Mrs. Rheinscheld's second grade class had the privilege of leading first through fourth graders in chapel. They told the story of Betsy the Butterfly, a young butterfly who looked into the water and only saw her reflection as plain, but learned that when God looks at her, He sees Betsy as beautiful! Afterwards, students were blessed to hear from Miss Anitha Kobusingye from Rwanda, Africa. Anitha is the author of Born Anonymous, a compelling true story of growing up on the streets of Rwanda. As a very young child, Anitha was forced to survive hunger, abuse, anger, and hatred. Through her acceptance of the saving grace of Jesus Christ, her painful orphan existence was turned into a victorious life! Anitha has a passion to share her story of hope, perseverance, and the Truth of how we are made righteous in Christ to young children.

Fair Trade

The second grade classes have been studying about goods and services during our social studies unit on "Working Together." One of our lessons involved an understanding of bartering and trading. The students in Mrs. Romine’s class were able to apply and demonstrate their understanding by bartering and trading some trinkets and candy with their classmates. There were definitely some good trades and the students loved their trade results!

NCCS Alumnus To Appear on Fox & Friends

Chris Donovan, NCCS Class of 2006, will be appearing on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends” on Easter Sunday morning, performing with the Passion Band. Tune in between 6am - 9am to watch! We are so proud of Chris (pictured playing guitar on the far right.)

7th grade Strings at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community

What an honor and privilege it was to take the 7th grade orchestra ensemble to play for the residents of the Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Community in Acworth this week. The students shared their love and passion for music and Jesus with such joy and beauty - musically and in every way. Residents enjoyed hearing music from the different genres - classical, pop, movie themes, show tunes and of course, spiritual! These students did a phenomenal job and look forward to going and playing again! Great job, Rebecca, Kennedy, Anneka, Kayla, Mandi, Alex, Caris, Tobi, Morgan, Jon, and Daniel! Thanks also to Sarah Sprouse on violin and Mr. Brink on piano!

Sophomore Accepted to Brown University’s 2016 Summer Pre-College Program

We are very proud of sophomore K.P. Pierre for being accepted into the 2016 Pre-College Program at Brown University. This program offers more than 200 courses and K.P. will be enrolling in Exploring Engineering (providing an understanding of the various fields of engineering and explores the engineering design process, from conceptual design and optimal choice evaluation to project construction) and in the Biomedical Engineering Program (provides an introduction to biomedical engineering analysis, specifically relating to device design and tissue engineering approaches.)
Congratulations to K.P. for gaining admission into this rigorous and prestigious program!

Outstanding Piano Achievement

Congratulations to Erika Johnson for receiving a "Superior" rating in piano from the
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC). Erika has received this status for six years and was also recently chosen to play piano in the "Gold Cup Winners’ Recital" held in Alpharetta, Georgia. Great job, Erika!

Fourth Grade Gymnastics Champion

Congratulations to Nicholas Grier who earned first place in the 2016 Georgia Men’s State Gymnastics Championship this past week. Nicholas is now the 2016 state champion and will represent Georgia next month at the USA Gymnastics Region 8 Championship held in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Region 8 is made up of seven southeastern states and Nicholas will be competing against the top contenders from each state. Way to go, Nicholas!

College Acceptances

Congratulations to these NCCS seniors who have received acceptances to the following colleges and universities as of March 22, 2016:

Mark Barton - Middle Tennessee State University
Bryant Bell - Kennesaw State University, Mississippi State University
Dom Bell - Anderson University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Louisiana State University, North Carolina State University, Shaw University, Texas Southern University
Summer Bell - The University of Alabama
Lexi Beverly - Lee University
Tim Bourne - Kennesaw State University
Devon Bowles - Kennesaw State University
Matthew Bowling - The University of Georgia, Mercer University
David Brittingham - Kennesaw State University, Avila University, Saginaw Valley, State University, Shorter University, Mississippi College, The College of Wooster
Kaylee Callahan - Lee University, Samford University
Reagan Carr - Kennesaw State University, Lee University, Taylor University, University of North Georgia
Adrienne Chatman - Savannah College of Art & Design
Christian Chatman - Hillsborough Community College - Dale Mabry Campus
Will Coleman - Liberty University
Zach Cornell - Kennesaw State University
Jonny Crumly - The University of Georgia, Sewanee: The University of the South, Wofford College
Jalen Dampier - North Carolina Central University, Carson-Newman University, Claflin University, Oglethorpe University
Garrett Davis - Kennesaw State University, University of North Georgia
Edward Eldeiry - Auburn University, The University of Alabama - Huntsville, The University of Dayton
Connor Frazee - Kennesaw State University
Olivia Gamadanis - Savannah College of Art and Design, Union University
Megan Gavin - Kennesaw State University
Victor Gitau - Mercer University, The University of Alabama, Georgia College
Irene Gong - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Boston University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, New York University
Joe Guo - University of British Columbia, Pennsylvania State University, Texas A & M University
Graycon Hamilton - Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University
Moriah Hidden - Georgia College, Kennesaw State University
Emani Hill - Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Mississippi State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama - Birmingham, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, University of North Georgia, Hampton University
Samantha Horney - Kennesaw State University, Mercer University
Sean Hourigan - The University of Alabama, University of Louisville
Lauren Hudson - The University of West Georgia, Georgia College, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University
Kayla Jaconette - Kennesaw State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Auburn University, Berry College
Juseong Jo - SUNY Korea, Georgia State University
Caroline Johnson - Georgia College
Kendall Johnson - Georgia College
Breck Jones - Anderson University, Georgia Southern University, University of North Georgia, Western Carolina University
Caden Kim - Boston University
Nikita Kondratev - Kennesaw State University
Hayley Leavitt - DePaul University, Kennesaw State University, Savannah College of Art and Design - Atlanta
Carissa Long - Kennesaw State University
Irina LoPresti - Brevard College
Andrew Mazrouei - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kennesaw State University, Middle Tennessee State University
Samuel Miller - Kennesaw State University
Chandler Moeller - Florida Institute of Technology, Auburn University
Rishi Pandya - Mercer University, The University of Georgia
Tyler Phillips - The University of Alabama, Georgia Southern University
Tate Pointer - Georgia College, Kennesaw State University, The University of Alabama, The University of West Georgia
Meliah Powell - Georgia College, Kennesaw State University
Sam Resultan - The University of Alabama, Georgia Southern University, Mississippi State University, Auburn University
Katelyn Reynolds - Auburn University, Kennesaw State University
Matt Reynolds - Kennesaw State University, Stetson University, University of Tulsa, Hofstra University
Graham Richmond - Baylor University, Georgia College, Kennesaw State University, Liberty University
Shiheem Robinson - North Carolina Central University
Diana Schulze - Auburn University, The University of Georgia
Gen Scott - Kennesaw State University, Mercer University
Sam Shaylor - Anderson University, Clemson University, Lipscomb University, Samford University, Mercer University, Wofford University
Ethan Thomas - Belmont University, Liberty University, Furman University
Philip Tompkins - Lee University, Lipscomb University, Georgia College, Georgia Southern University
Nick West - Anderson University, University of Dayton, Xavier University
Trevor Woodstock - Lee University, Liberty University, The University of West Georgia

Johnny’s Pizza (Kennesaw) PTF Spirit Night

Join us at Johnny’s Pizza in Kennesaw for PTF Spirit Night on Thursday, March 31, between 4:00pm and 9:00pm! Mention NCCS when you order and we will receive a portion of the sale!

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Mrs. Hubbs’ 1st grade class will lead the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Bare’s 4th grade class leading pledges. Mrs. Dixon’s K5 class will lead the K3-K5 chapel, as well as the pledges, at 8:50am in the Lower School Cafeteria.
Guests are always welcome in chapel at NCCS!

There will be no Middle or Upper School Chapel next week due to Spring Term.

All Pro Dad

Make plans now to join us for All Pro Dad's Day on Friday, April 15 (when we return from Spring Break) Doors to the gym will open at 6:45am and we will start at 7:00am. Bring $5 (cash or check to NCCS) for breakfast and be sure to RSVP at this link here. If dads are not able to come, moms or grandparents are encouraged to step in. Check out more about the NCCS chapter of All Pro Dad here. For questions, email Nathan Wright.

Terra Nova Testing

Students in grades K5-11 will be taking the Terra Nova 3 Achievement Test during the week of April 18. Please note the following about the tests:
Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 will also take the InView cognitive skills test.
Grades 9-11 will test Monday and Tuesday
Grades 6 and 8 will test Monday through Wednesday
Grades 5 and 8 will test Monday through Thursday
Grades K5-4 will test the entire week.
More details will be available closer to the testing dates. This testing is not something for which students should study; however, the test will assess their progress on grade level objectives covered throughout the year.

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Spring Term 2016

This year’s Spring Term experiences were filled with opportunities for our students to explore the world outside of the normal classroom setting. Students replaced a roof on a home in Appalachia, explored the history of Savannah and Charleston, went scuba diving at Devil’s Den, worked at the Montreal Mission food bank, handed out meals to the homeless under bridges in Atlanta, distributed water filters to the people of Haiti, and much more. Above all, our students and teachers were able to form and strengthen relationships with each other and deepen their knowledge of the world that God created. And the memories that were created will last a lifetime! Be sure to read the Spring Term blog to learn all about the inspiring, exciting and heart-warming stories experienced by each team! We are especially grateful for our teachers who led our Spring Term teams, sharing their hearts and time so generously!

Open House for Prospective Families - April 21

Be sure to spread the word to friends and family about our next opportunity to tour NCCS and hear about all of the great things going on at our school on Thursday, April 21, at 7:00pm. Our open houses provide a glimpse into all that NCCS has to offer in academics, arts, athletics, and student life, all set in a close-knit Christian community. Invite those you know to come check out our school!

Terra Nova Testing - Next Week

As a reminder, Terra Nova-3 Achievement Testing for students in grades K5-11 will take place during the week of April 18. This testing is not something for which students should study; however, the test will assess their progress on grade level objectives covered throughout the year. In order for students to be as prepared as possible, please make sure they receive good rest each night before testing, eat a healthy breakfast, bring healthy snacks (not sugary), and bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils.

Please note the following about the test schedule:
Grades K5-4 will test the entire week.
Grades 5 & 7 will test Monday through Thursday.
Grades 6 & 8 will test Monday through Wednesday.
Grades 9-11 will test Monday and Tuesday.
Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 will also take a cognitive skills test.

*Special Upper School Notes -
9th-11th grade testing will take place from 8:00am - 12:15pm, with a modified Blue/White schedule for all classes after testing. (Monday - White Day classes/Tuesday - Blue Day classes).
Seniors will not be testing; however, there will be a Senior Celebration Brunch and mandatory senior meeting about graduation on Tuesday, April 19, at 9:30am in the FAB. They will join regularly scheduled classes Monday and Tuesday afternoon as well.

Senior Celebration Brunch/Graduation Meeting

On Tuesday, April 19, we will have a Senior Celebration Brunch at 9:30am in the Fine Arts Building! This is a required senior class event (for students only) during which we will share a delicious breakfast, take care of many details for graduation, deliver caps and gowns to our seniors, and take some fun class pictures. (These photos will be shared electronically for parents to have available for keepsakes.) All seniors should wear jeans with a shirt representing the college they will attend. It will be awesome to celebrate how "one great school leads to another!" Please contact Patti White in the Upper School office if you have any questions. The Brunch and Meeting will end in time for students to begin their Blue 1 classes at 12:25pm when the rest of the Upper School finishes Terra Nova Testing for that day.

Art Contest Winner Announced

The winner of our first Youth Art Month Drawing Challenge which was held during the month of March is Bailey Morrow from Mrs. Wilczynski's 4th grade class. Bailey's name was drawn from all of the names submitted by students who completed the 13 drawings from the drawing challenge packet. She won a sketchbook and a variety of drawing supplies that she can use to practice her drawing skills and creativity. Congratulations, Bailey!

Paul Chastain Citizenship Award 

The Paul Chastain Citizenship Award is presented annually by the Kennesaw Business Association to a student that demonstrates good citizenship. Congratulations to this year's Paul Chastain Citizenship Award and scholarship winner -
Kayla Jaconette.

Athletic Accomplishments

Please join us in celebrating the following honors for
our student-athletes!

David Brittingham Signs at Mississippi College

Congratulations to senior David Brittingham for his recent signing to play football at Mississippi College!

Moriah Hidden Receives Basketball Honor

Congratulations to Moriah Hidden who was selected by Positive Athlete Georgia as the winner of the 2015-2016 Most Positive Girls’ Basketball Athlete in Cobb County!

Cameron Parke Advances to Zone Finals
at Clemson University

Congratulations to Cameron Parke who advanced to the Zone Finals in Equestrian held at Clemson University on Saturday, April 2. To advance, Cameron won first place in 3 of 4 events at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Region Finals on February 28, in Conyers, GA. He also placed 1st in the Varsity Open Flat Class (Individual), 1st in 2’6” Varsity Over Fences (Individual) and 1st in 2’6” Varsity Over Fences Class (Team).

This is the first time one of our NCCS Equestrian team riders has advanced this far in Individual Events and then went on to compete for Zones. The Zone Finals consisted of riders from Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama, and included many area schools that were represented such as Lassiter, Milton, Walton, Pace, Mt. Paran, and Westminster. Great job, Cameron!

MDJ/Cobb County Basketball Team Honors

We are proud of senior Moriah Hidden for receiving Honorable Mention on the MDJ/Cobb County All-County Girls Basketball Team. We are also proud of juniors Demiere Brown and Will Crumly for receiving Honorable Mention on the MDJ/Cobb County All-County Boys Basketball Team.

Alumni Athletic News

Congratulations to Rabon Martin, (NCCS class of 2014), who is currently a standout pitcher for Darton State College, for committing to the University of Louisville, which is a Division 1 ACC school, to continue his baseball career. Way to go, Rabon!

Lower School Talent Show - Friday Night

Join us for our Lower School Talent Show this Friday at 7:00pm in the gym. This will be a night filled with talent, humor, and lots of fun - and the show is free to attend! We might even have a few surprise acts along the way...don’t miss out on the fun!

PTF Happenings

Moe’s & Menchie’s Spirit Night

Please join us on Tuesday, April 19, for Moe’s & Menchie’s of Acworth Spirit Night. This night is always a NCCS family favorite, so be sure to join in the fun, fellowship and fundraising by eating at Moe’s and Menchie’s any time between 2:00pm and 10:00pm. Don’t forget to let them know you are with NCCS when you place your order. See you there!

Calling All Bakers!

Join PTF in saying thank you to our teachers for a wonderful school year on May 6. The PTF will be providing a catered lunch for all faculty and staff on that day and ask that you help "sweeten your thanks" and show your love for our teachers by bringing desserts for this special lunch. Please click here for the Sign-Up Genius link to volunteer to honor our teachers in this way. You can email ptf@ncchristian.org with questions.

FCA Next Friday

Upper School students are invited to FCA next Friday morning in
Dr. Hedges’ room. Join us for breakfast and a powerful devotion at 7:15am. Hope to see you there!

Summer Fun at NCCS for ALL Ages!

With summer just around the corner, it's time to sign up for some of the awesome summer camps at NCCS!
Quality camp leaders and extra special camps and activities planned throughout the summer make NCCS THE PLACE TO BE for Summer 2016!

Check out all of the camp options HERE and sign up now!

Sports Management Class Sponsors Basketball Tournament 

There is sure to be lots of basketball fun in the upcoming tournament on Monday, April 25, sponsored by the Sports Management! This exciting tournament will be held at the end of 4th period beginning at 2:15pm and great prizes and a special trophy will be presented to the winners! Sign-up sheets are posted by the coaches’ office and by Mr. Williams’ classroom. It’s only $6 per team and everyone can participate! Teams need to include one middle school student and sign-ups will end on April 22.

Box Tops Collections

Our last BIG Box Tops collection will be on Tuesday, April 26. Be sure to ask your friends and family to start clipping all of their Box Tops for this last big push. Box Tops have earned thousands of dollars for NCCS just from everyone clipping the Box Tops off various packages! We have already collected close to 30,000 Box Tops since August, which has raised over $3,000, so keep clipping! (Track our progress at www.boxtops4education.com.) Families with students from any grade level at NCCS can participate!

The top classroom winners for March were:
K3-K4: Mrs. Evans’ Class
K5: Mrs. Jones’ Class
1st Grade: Mrs. Thaxton’s Class
2nd Grade: Mrs. Brewer’s Class
3rd Grade: Mrs. Collins’ Class
4th Grade: Mrs. Wilczynski’s Class

In Chapels Next Week

There will be no Lower or Middle Chapel next week due to Terra Nova testing.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Join us as we reflect on Spring Term 2016 and feature stories from students on each Spring Term team. Guests are always welcome in chapel at NCCS!

Middle School Night Next Friday!

All NCCS Middle School Students are invited to a night of fun, food and friends at Middle School Night - next Friday, April 22, from 6:00-8pm in the NCCS gym. The event cost is $5 to cover the pizza dinner and can be paid by cash or check (made out to NCCS) at the door. We'll spend plenty of time with friends, eat some pizza, play lots of games and hear a message from a special guest! Please sign up to be a part at this link here by Friday, April 22.

College Ahead!

We are pleased to offer the following college preparedness opportunities. Questions may be directed to our College Counselor, Karen Bollinger.

FREE ACT Mock Test - This Saturday!

Students in 10th and 11th grade who would like to become more comfortable with the ACT testing environment are invited to participate in a FREE ACT Mock Test this Saturday, April 16, from 9:00am - 1:15pm. The test comes with a free individual, detailed score report that highlights personal strengths and weaknesses. Interested students should register by clicking here. Students taking the test will need to bring a calculator, No. 2 pencils and a snack.

ACT Saturday Test Prep

When: April 23 and 30, May 7, 24, and 21, June 4
Where: NCCS campus
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Who: sophomores and juniors (7 student minimum)
Bring: No 2 pencils, calculator, snacks
Cost: $350.00 (includes ACT Book and take-home ACT practice test)
Instructor: Cody Brown, Forge Tutoring
Description: This 6-week course is designed to provide students with the most effective strategies for succeeding on the ACT. This course is an affordable way for students to improve their test scores and will cover every area of the test.
Registration - click here

SAT Crash Course

This three-hour crash course will provide an inexpensive option for students to get a crash course in the basic strategies for how to approach each section of the SAT test. It could also serve as a good review for students who may have taken a class previously and are taking the SAT again. Students would have the chance to go over some of the core math and English concepts and work through broadly how to approach reading and science passages.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$65.00
7 student minimum
Instructor: Cody Brown, Forge Tutoring
Registration - click here

Rising Senior College Application Meeting

Monday, April 25 – Room S156 (Mrs. Wallace) – 3:15 pm & 7:00 pm
Current juniors and their parents should attend this meeting to review up-to-date and valuable information and required tasks related to preparing for the college application process. Two meeting times are available to help accommodate schedules. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bollinger.

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page. 

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

New NCCS Football Coach

North Cobb Christian School is excited to announce that Jake Sorg has been hired as its new Head Football Coach. In addition, Coach Sorg will teach Strength Training classes. He is currently the Head Football Coach and Director of Football Operations at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additionally, he serves there as the Director of Strength and Conditioning.

Jake has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Guilford College, in Greensboro, North Carolina where he was a four-year starter. He has also been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has twelve years of experience in this field.

Coach Sorg has been the Head Football Coach at Westminster Academy for the last four years achieving a 28-12 record. In addition, during his head coaching tenure, 14 of his players are currently on, or will be on, collegiate football rosters. Before moving to Westminster Academy, Coach Sorg was an Assistant Football Coach and a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University School of Nova Southeastern University.

Coach Sorg's mission is to "make a difference in the lives of young men for Christ and His Kingdom so that they can do the same in the world for a lifetime." He sees football as "a vehicle that cultivates positive spiritual, physical, and emotional development".

Regarding his new position at NCCS, Coach Sorg says, "It is an honor and a blessing to have been selected as NCCS' next head football coach! My wife Cassie and my three children, Lana, Lola, and Rocco, are privileged to be welcomed to the NCCS school community! We are prayerful that our family will create a positive legacy at NCCS. I am humbled by the opportunity to work with the student-athletes and will work hard to cultivate an experience that builds productive and successful young adults of today and tomorrow."

NCCS Athletic Director Keith Bollinger is excited about having Coach Sorg at NCCS and says, "After a comprehensive and thorough search, we are thrilled with Jake Sorg coming on board to lead our football program at NCCS. Jake will be bringing his energy and excitement to move our program forward. His godly leadership will impact our players both on and off the field. I look forward to having Jake and his family as part of the NCCS family."

Coach Sorg will come on staff at NCCS beginning April 27. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00pm for parents of any interested rising 5th through 12th grade players and spring football will begin on May 9.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Sorg and his family to the NCCS community!

Special Library Project to Honor
John-Michael Ritchey

Have you seen the large blue shipping container at the Fine Arts Building? Do you want to help us turn that shipping container into a library that can be shipped to Haiti so that a village in Haiti will know that “God offers us a better story”?  In order to honor the life of our dear friend and beloved teacher John-Michael Ritchey, our Upper School Student Government has partnered with Torch of Hope in order to present our Chick-fil-A IMPACT Project for the Spring of 2016.

We will be hosting workdays over the next few weeks to convert this shipping container into a library that will house books to help teach English to Haitians. It will also be a place where they can come and learn and grow as a part of the greater school community in Haiti. The container will be shipped this summer to a Christian school in Haiti where it is highly anticipated and much needed.

The NCCS National Junior Honor Society is currently having a book drive to help us collect books for the library. New and gently used books for all ages are welcome. Do you have 3 copies of Brown Bear, Brown Bear? That would be a great book for beginning English language learners! In the coming weeks, you will learn more about school supplies that are also needed and we will post any information about the workdays on social media and in E-news so our families can come and help. There are plenty of opportunities for students, parents, faculty and staff, families, and alumni to help with this awesome project. Feel free to include your neighbors in our workdays as a way to get the community involved!

Our most immediate need is for people with construction skills in the following areas:
Framing
Carpentry (for bookcases)
Drywall
Electrical
Tile Installation
If you have expertise in any of these areas and would be willing to volunteer some of your time, please contact Suzanne Perrin, Project Lead. (sperrin5@me.com)

The goal is to have this project wrapped up the first part of May. Many hands make light work! Thank you in advance for sharing your time, talent, and treasure to help this project make a huge difference for the sake of the gospel in Haiti and in honor of Mr. Ritchey.

Middle School Night - Tomorrow Night!

Middle School Students are invited to a night of fun, food and friends at Middle School Night - Friday, April 22, from 6:00-8pm in the NCCS gym. The event cost is $5 to cover the pizza dinner and can be paid by cash or check (made out to NCCS) at the door. We'll spend plenty of time with friends, eat some pizza, play lots of games and hear a message from a special guest! Please sign up to be a part at this link here by Friday,
April 22.

NCCS Junior Attending US Naval Academy Summer Seminar

Please join us in congratulating junior Mark Watson for being selected to attend the United State Naval Academy Summer Seminar this summer. This seminar is offered to students who are high achievers and have just completed their junior year in high school. Students participating in this seminar learn about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation's leaders. Selection to this seminar is highly competitive and students who are chosen have superior high school performance, demonstrate achievement in athletics and extracurricular activities, and display leadership potential and high character. We are proud of Mark for this accomplishment!

Rising Senior (current Juniors) College Planning Meeting – Monday, April 25

Mrs. Bollinger will be hosting a rising seniors College Planning meeting on Monday, April 25. Current juniors and their parents should attend this meeting to review up-to-date and valuable information and required tasks related to preparing for the college application process. Two meeting times are available to help accommodate schedules - 3:15pm & 7:00pm, in Room S156 (Mrs. Wallace’s room).

Spring Visual Arts Show - Next Week

The Spring Visual Arts Show is next week April 26-29th in the Fine Arts Building with artwork on display from grades K5 through 12th grade. Come enjoy the beautiful artwork from the NCCS students along with some tasty refreshments at the opening reception Tuesday evening from 7:00pm- 9:00pm. Artwork will also be available for viewing after Tuesday night's reception - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Academies Accept New Students

Congratulations to the following students that have been accepted into Upper School Academies for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will join a great community of other students already involved in robust programs in The Academy of The Arts, The Academy of Business, The Academy of Counseling, Ministry, and Education, The Academy of Exercise and Sport Science and our STEM Academy. We will have many more acceptances as the Spring Registration period continues to unfold. If you would like to learn more about the Academies at North Cobb Christian School, click here or contact Upper School Principal Megan Strange. Please join us in congratulating these new Academy students:
Academy of Business
Max Yang
Academy of Counseling, Ministry, and Education
Mallory Dorris
Academy of Exercise and Sport Science
Seth Resnick
Annika Robbins
Stephen Smith

Lower School Talent Show a Huge Success!

Thank you to all who were able to come and support our wonderfully talented Lower School students last Friday night! We had a great time at our talent show this year! Acts ranged from singing to gymnastics, drawing to magic tricks, and many in between. We loved seeing these students get the chance to shine with talents they don't normally get to share. We even got to show off some of our talented Lower School staff! Thanks to all who helped make this show a success and foster these students' talents!

US Concert Orchestra & Band Travel to
Georgia College and State University

On Tuesday, April 19, the Upper School Concert Orchestra and Band students traveled to Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Students were met by an amazing student ambassador, a college representative and one of our own NCCS alumni - Maddie Mobley (Class of 2015). This team took our students on a wonderful tour of their beautiful and stately campus, going from the college entrance, to rock emblem in the ground at the center of campus, to the Music Building, and to the Maxwell Student Union where they had a delicious dinner. After dinner they were able to spend time with the director and sit in on the final rehearsal and the GCSU Orchestra playing their spring concert, The String Classics, with Maddie Mobley in the first violin section! Also on the concert program was the string quartet, Kazanetti String Quartet. One of the interesting things that the students learned about GCSU is that they could join the orchestra whether or not they were planning to pursue a music degree so that their passion for music could continue into college. Everyone felt blessed to be able to spend some time with two of our awesome band and orchestra alumni, Maddie Mobley and Theo Peykoff, who are both loving their college experience at GCSU!

Run, Run, Run

The NCCS Cross Country program is proud to kick off its 6th year for the Soaring Eagles running program and would love to have your rising Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grader join them for the 2016 Cross Country season. Coach Kimbrel and Coach Soulis will be hosting an informational meeting on Friday, May 20, in Coach Kimbrel’s room 509 (500 Annex building) at 5:00pm..

If you are interested in learning more about the Soaring Eagles program, please attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kimbrel.
We can’t wait to see you at the informational meeting!

2016 Parent/Athlete Cross-Country
Informational Meeting

The NCCS 2016 Cross Country program will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 5:00pm in Coach Williams classroom, room S156.

All students that have an interest in running are welcome and encouraged to attend this informational meeting. The Cross Country program will also be hosting a “preview” week starting on Monday, May 16-20. This is open to all rising 5th-12th grade students and is an opportunity to run and to meet the coaches. The preview week is open for anyone interested in running and for those that want to come and check out the cross-country program.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Lorenzo (Middle School Head Coach) or Coach Sanders (High School Head Coach).

Got School Spirit?

Do you have a lot of school spirit? We want YOU to tryout for our Varsity and Middle School cheerleading squads! All girls interested in cheering for the 2016 competition, football and basketball seasons should pick up an application in Coach Titus' office. Tryout packets are due by Wednesday, April 27th. E-mail questions to Coach Titus.

Alumnus Receives Golf Honor

Congratulations to Adam Morris (NCCS Class of 2015) for being named to the Southern States Athletic Conference All Freshman Golf Team! Adam is on the golf team at Dalton State College. Way to go, Adam! We are so proud of you!

Alumnus Releases New
Worship Album

Congratulations to NCCS Alumnus Blake Goss (Class of 2003) on the release of his latest worship album UNVEILED this past week. Blake serves as a worship pastor in Acworth and has a heart for writing songs that sing of the truth of Scripture. We are praying for God to be glorified in the release of this album and are praying for many to come to Christ as their eyes are Unveiled (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Online Payments - Set Up Accounts by April 22

We look forward to being able to offer the convenience of online payments for all of your NCCS payments for 2016-2017. All invoices and payments will go through FACTS so ALL families are required to set up an account. If you have not yet set up your account through FACTS, please do so no later than this Friday, April 22. Please refer to the email you should have gotten from FACTS with instructions. If you have not received an email from FACTS or have any questions, please contact Judy Oshust in the Business Office.

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
We will have a combined Lower School chapel next week to highlight the amazing impact of the money raised by our Lower School for SHINE. Chapel begins at 8:30am in them gym.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
The 5th and 6th grade students will hear from Mrs. Muriel Cash and will meet in the Fine Arts Building and the 7th and 8th grade students will hear from NCCS senior Kaylee Callahan and will meet in the gym.

Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Upper school students will hear from Coach Nick Steinichen in chapel next week.

Guests are always welcome to attend our chapels!

LS Cheer Clinic for K4 - 4th Grade 

Join us for three afternoons filled with FUN and EXCITEMENT as we learn cheers, chants, dances, and stunts! There will be a Parent Performance on Friday beginning at 4:10.
Dates: May 18 - 20 (Wednesday - Friday)
Time: 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Cost: $50 (includes a t-shirt)
Register online here
To guarantee a t-shirt please register by Wed., May 11th
What to Bring: A change of clothes - shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes, an afternoon snack and water

Calling All Bakers!

Join PTF in saying thank you to our teachers for a wonderful school year on May 6. The PTF will be providing a catered lunch for all faculty and staff on that day and ask that you help "sweeten your thanks" and show your love for our teachers by bringing desserts for this special lunch. Please click here for the Sign-Up Genius link to volunteer to honor our teachers in this way. You can email ptf@ncchristian.org with questions.

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

Philippians 2:4
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” 

NCCS Launches New School Video

We invite you to watch our new school video that highlights the wide range of opportunities available at NCCS, tremendous sense of family, and genuine commitment to our faith-filled mission. To view the video, click here. Please be sure to share the this with others through the video post on our NCCS Facebook page - and while you are at it, be sure to “Like" our page and help us get to 2,000 likes!

NAML Champions!

Congratulations to our Middle School baseball team - 2016 NAML Champions with a 14-0 season!
Way to go, Middle School Baseball!

Middle School Track & Field NAML Results

The 2016 Middle School Track & Field season was successful, both from a performance and participation standpoint. There were 45 students that made up this year's squad. During the season this team participated in six track meets, where numerous PR’s (personal records) were achieved in each meet. The season highlight was the NAML Championship meet, where our boys took 3rd place and our girls took 2nd place. Many great individual accomplishments helped contribute to our teams great showing in the meet, including performances from the following:
Synclair Savage (1st 100m, 2nd 200m, 1st long jump)
Kennedy Oglesby (1st 200m, 2nd 400m)
Kelly Ann Sutterfield (5th 1600m, 2nd 800m)
Mya Brown (2nd 300H), Aine Jones (4th 3200m)
Schuyler Heflin (5th Discus, 1st Shot Put)
Kennedy Fitch (2nd Long Jump)
Erica Milbourn (4th Discus)
Josiah Scott (2nd 100m, 1st 200m)
Shanard Banks (3rd 100m, 2nd 200m)
Connor Constantine (3rd 1600m, 2nd 3200m)
Brock Gowens (1st Discus, 3rd Shot Put)
Jon Grier (2nd Long Jump, 4th Triple Jump)
Miles Parrish (5th Long Jump)
In addition, our boys & girls 4x400m teams placed 2nd and our girls 4x100m team took 2nd. Our coaching staff felt blessed to see the encouragement and help the team members provided each other during practices throughout the season. They especially note the leadership shown by the 8th grade members of the team as they welcomed and helped the younger team members. Coach Lorenzo says, “It will be very exciting to see this squad grow and progress together throughout Middle School and High School.”
Congratulations on a great season, MS Track & Field!

Celebrating our Students

Crumly Signs to Play Basketball

Congratulations to senior Jonny Crumly who recently signed to play basketball at Sewanee: The University of the South. Way to go, Jonny!

Middle School Student Appears in Alliance Theatre Show

We are proud of eighth grader Lily King for her recent appearance in the Youth Players’ performance of “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” at the Alliance Theatre. (Pictured with Directors Kirk Campbell and Rachael Endrizzi.) 

Students Participate in Shuler Awards

Congratulations to sophomores Abigail Gowens and Luke West for their participation in the annual Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards - Shuler Awards last week. Abigail was selected as a Trophy girl, presenting trophies and participating in other parts of the show. Luke was a part of the S.T.A.R. (Students Take A Role) Council, which acts as the student advisory board for the awards.. This group of selected students is invited to participate in exclusive, behind-the-scenes events and serve as Production Assistants during Shuler Award. The goal of the Shuler S.T.A.R. Council is to honor technical theater students and provide a professional and educational, theater and television production experience. We are proud of both Abigail and Luke (each pictured with Shuler Hensley) for being a part of the awards! 

The Bus Stops Here!

Registration for our 2016-2017 morning bus shuttle service is now open, with limited seating on the following routes:
Cartersville/Cedarcrest
Bridgemill/Towne Lake
Dallas Highway/Acworth Due West
Lower Roswell Road/Marietta

Click here for a registration form and return the form along with payment to the Admissions Office by June 1, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Wright, Director of Admissions.

Important Dates - May 2-6

As we enter into the busy month of May, please be sure to take note of all of the special events scheduled on the Master Calendar, found here on the website.
Next week’s special events include the following:
Monday, May 2
MS Spring Sports Awards - 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 3
AP Art Show Reception - 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 4
Class Ring Ceremony - 3:30pm
Friday, May 6
Teacher Appreciation - Half day - MS & US release at 11:15am/LS releases at 11:45am
Lower School Field Day
School Store Sidewalk Sale - 7:30am - 12:00pm

AP Art Show Reception

The AP Studio Art class would like to invite you to their Art Show on Tuesday, May 3, from 7:00-9:00pm in the FAB. These students have worked hard all year to put together their own portfolio of 24 artworks. Don’t miss this show, which will include photography, paintings, prints, and drawings created by seniors Kaylee Callahan, Connor Frazee, Olivia Gamadanis, Megan Gavin, Breck Jones, and Hayley Leavitt. 

Sidewalk Sale! Deals Galore!

Take advantage of some great deals at the annual Eagles Nest School Store Sidewalk Sale on Friday, May 6, from 7:30am until 12:00pm! This is a perfect opportunity to stock up on spirit wear items for next year!
Special deals offered only on this day!

Uniform Consignment Sale - May 19 & 20

The annual uniform consignment sale will be held on Thursday, May 19, from 2:00 - 6:00pm and Friday, May 20 from 7:30 -11:30am. On Friday, PTF-owned clothes will be sold at half price.

Volunteers, consigners, donations and shoppers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers who work for 2 or more hours can shop 30 minutes before the official sale begins (1:30 – 2:00 pm) on Thursday, May 19.
CLOTHING DONATIONS: Beginning May 9, clothes being donated to PTF (all proceeds going directly to PTF) can be dropped off in building 450.
CONSIGNERS: Instructions and forms are available in the forms section of the school website. Form must be completed to be part of the sale.
Click HERE for complete consignment sale information and HERE for the uniform consigner’s form.

VOLUNTEERS: Sign-Up Genius link on the PTF Facebook and HERE. 
The PTF will accept cash and checks only at the sale. Email ptf@ncchristian.org with any questions.

Special note - This year's consignment sale will be held in the new Moving Forward Building (Building 450) next to the 400 Annex.

Middle & Upper School Worship Team Auditions

One of the most special things about NCCS is our opportunity to worship together each week in chapel! We are looking for students to be a part of our worship teams in middle and upper school next year. If you are a rising 9th-12th grade student, we will be having auditions on Wednesday, May 11, starting at 3:00pm. Rising 7th and 8th grade students will audition on Wednesday, May 19, starting at 3:10pm. You will need to learn and sing/play one of the posted songs outside Mrs. Wallace's room. Both middle and upper school students need to sign up for a time slot in order to audition, as well as pick up song charts and an application (including references that should all be submitted before your audition) outside Mrs. Wallace's room. If you have questions, please email Nathan Wright.

NCCBA Tournament

Congratulations to the following teams for winning the NCCBA Tournament that was held by the sport management class:

1st place: Demiere Brown, Myson Lowe, Josiah Scott, and Michael Matta
2nd place: Shiheem Robinson, Nick Flemming, AJ Parent and Austin Clark
tie for : 3rd place: Jim Bitner, Graham Lawson and Tyler Harper

The goal for the tournament was to provide continued unity between middle and upper school students who participated together on each of the teams. Thank you to everyone that was involved!

Last All Pro Dad of the Year!

Join us for the last All Pro Dad's Day of the year coming up on Friday, May 13, in the gym! The topic for this last meeting will be “Finishing Well.” Doors will open at 6:45am and we will start at 7:00am. Bring $5 (cash or check to NCCS) for breakfast and be sure to RSVP at this link here. If dads are not able to come, moms or grandparents are encouraged to step in. Check out more about the NCCS chapter of All Pro Dad here. For questions, email Nathan Wright. Thanks to everyone who has made this first year of All Pro Dad so great!

Lower School Personal Shopper Program
for School Supplies

Give yourself the gift of time and peace of mind through the PTF Personal Shopper Program. Order online today and the correct school supplies will be waiting on your child’s desk during Meet the Teacher in the fall! It’s like having your own personal shopper, courtesy of your PTF.

All orders must be placed online HERE. For a school supply list, click HERE.
(Both links are also available on the Parents Page of the NCCS website.)

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Dr. Doss will be speaking in the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Wilczynski’s 4th grade class leading pledges. Mrs. Jones’ K5 class will present the K3 - K5 chapel with Mrs. Orefice’s K5 class leading pledges at 8:50am in the LS cafeteria.
Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
Middle School Chapel will be combined in the gym as students hear from North Star Church Student Intern Casey Linch, son of North Star's Senior Pastor Mike Linch.
Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Upper school students will hear from principal Megan Strange next week in chapel as we reflect on the school year and are challenged from the Word of God.

Guests are always welcome to attend our chapels!

SAT Crash Course

This three-hour crash course will provide an inexpensive option for students to get a crash course in the basic strategies for how to approach each section of the SAT test. It could also serve as a good review for students who may have taken a class previously and are taking the SAT again. Students would have the chance to go over some of the core math and English concepts and work through broadly how to approach reading and science passages.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$65.00
7 student minimum
Instructor: Cody Brown, Forge Tutoring
Registration - click here

Sports Week in Review

Be sure to check out the Athletics News page on our website for a summary of athletics events from this past week! Click here to view the Athletics News page.

Exam Schedules

Please see the following exam schedules for Middle and Upper School:

Middle School Exam Schedule

Upper School Exam Schedule

KSU DO IT Yourself! Workshop

Girls are invited to participate in a one-day, hands-on event at Kennesaw State University focused on detangling many technology-related majors so that you can find your ideal fit. Many local companies will also be on hand to help you better understand what you can do with these degrees.

The theme for this event, “Do IT Yourself,” is meant to convey a core opportunity – you can use IT to create opportunities for yourself, solve problems for yourself (and others), and drive economic and social opportunities for society. IT is empowering!
• Do you like logic?
• Are you comfortable in math and science?
• Are you a problem-solver?

When: Thursday, June 9, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Where: KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Dr Kennesaw, GA 30144
RSVP: http://visit.kennesaw.edu/events-php
Cost: This event is totally free: free admission, free lunch, free t-shirt.

Romans 12:2
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

Golf Team Headed to State Championship

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Golf Team who are headed to the State Championship after placing 2nd out of 12 teams at the Sectional Tournament this week! The team was led by Robert Howard who shot 2 under par and Garron Terrell who shot even par. James Howard and Thomas Lupien played hard to bring in accompanying scores. The state tournament will take place in 2 weeks in Augusta - Go Eagles!

Open House for Prospective Families - Thursday, May 12

We believe that the best form of advertising for NCCS comes from your positive words and recommendations and we are grateful for the way you share your NCCS experiences with others! We are hosting our next Open House for prospective families next Thursday, May 12, at 7:00pm and we would love for you invite family and friends to join us. Our open houses provide a glimpse into all that NCCS has to offer in academics, arts, athletics, and student life, all set in a close-knit Christian community. Invite those you know to come check out our school!

Second Grade Travels Back in Time

Second grade students recently "traveled" back in time to the 1840’s as they visited the Tullie Smith House located at the Atlanta History Center. Students observed what life was like during this time as part of their "Our Country Long Ago" Social Studies unit. Students walked through the actual ​​rooms of the Smith's plantation home, met a blacksmith and the family cook, and toured the slave cabin, gardens and barn! Through the hands-on experiences on the farm, students were able to compare how life was back then to their lives today.

Academy Singers' Spring Showcase

Make plans to join us for the Academy Singers' Spring Showcase on Friday, May 13, or Saturday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Building. This concert is a culmination of the year's work and is always a favorite event each year! Each Singer will be performing a solo of his or her choice, along with some of their ensemble favorites. Admission is free; however, each person in attendance must have a ticket to attend. Pick up tickets in the Eagles Nest School Store beginning Tuesday, May 10.
Special note - please plan to be seated for the concert by 6:55pm. After that time, seats will be released to those without tickets.

Athletics Opportunities & Tryout Information

Middle School Softball
Optional open field sessions for Middle School softball will be held on the following dates for from 3:30-5:00pm:
Tuesday, May 3
Thursday, May 5
Tuesday, May 10
Thursday, May 12
Open field is not a part of tryouts, but simply an opportunity for the girls to sharpen their skills before it counts. Anyone interested in trying out for softball is welcome to come play.

Middle School Softball tryouts for the 2016 season will be held Monday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 17, from 3:30-5:30pm on the softball field. The only equipment required to try out is a glove. Anyone who plans to try out must visit the link below and complete the MS Softball Registration Form.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Emily Wright.

Varsity Softball
Tryout/interest practice for rising 9th-12th grade girls will be held on Monday, May 9, from 5:00-6:30. Please direct questions to Coach Nate Rupp.

Middle School Volleyball
Current 4th through 7th grade girls wanting to play volleyball should attend a Beginner’s Clinic on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10 (required for all new players) from 3:30-5:00pm in the pavilion. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12, from 3:30-5:00pm, also in the pavilion.
The MS volleyball team is coached by Coach Holly Romeo & Coach Yvette Romine. Volleyball practices are after school from 3:30-5:30pm, and game times vary from 3:30-5:30pm during the week. (These times are subject to change.) Please feel free to contact Holly Romeo with any questions or concerns.

Varsity Volleyball
Varsity and JV volleyball tryouts for rising 9th-12th grade girls will be held on Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12, from 3:30-5:00pm. Please direct questions to Coach Heidi Konchak.

Cross Country
A parent meeting for rising 5th-12th grade runners will be held on Thursday, May 19, at 5:00pm. Please direct questions to Coach Kristy Sanders.

Football
Any rising 7th - 8th graders who are interested in playing football in the fall, or who would like to give football a try, should plan to participate in Spring Football. Spring football for 7th and 8th graders will be May 16-20 from 3:30-4:45pm. Please direct questions to Coach Greg Matta.

Any Rising 9th-12th graders who are interested in playing football in the fall should plan to participate in Spring Football. Spring football for Varsity and JV players will be Monday-Friday, May 9-19, from 3:30-6:15pm. The Spring Football Blue/White game will be on Friday, May 20. Please direct questions to Coach Jake Sorg.

LS Cheer Clinic for K4 - 4th Grade

Join us for three afternoons filled with FUN and EXCITEMENT as we learn cheers, chants, dances, and stunts! There will be a Parent Performance on Friday beginning at 4:10.
Dates: May 18 - 20 (Wednesday - Friday)
Time: 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Cost: $50 (includes a t-shirt)
Register online here
To guarantee a t-shirt please register by Wednesday, May 11
What to Bring: A change of clothes - shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes, an afternoon snack and water

NCCS Band Receives Special Gift

The NCCS band program would like to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Rick Hardie, who gathered resources from many musician friends over the past school year and purchased a brand new drum set for the band program! Our percussionists are extremely thankful for the thoughtfulness of Mr. Hardie. This new addition to our band room will aid us in many pep band, jazz band and musical theater performances for years to come! Thank you, Mr. Hardie, we are so very thankful for your love and support!

Academies Accept New Students

Congratulations to the following students that have already been accepted into Upper School Academies for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will join a great community of other students already involved in robust programs in our Academy of The Arts, Academy of Business, Academy of Counseling, Ministry, and Education, Academy of Exercise and Sport Science and our STEM Academy. We will have more acceptances as the Spring Registration period continues to unfold. If you would like to learn more about the Academies at North Cobb Christian School, click here or contact Upper School Principal Megan Strange. Please join us in congratulating these new Academy students:

Academy of Business
Braden Murray

STEM Academy
Aidan Durity
Robert Lang
Erica Milbourn

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
ACSI awards will be presented in the 1st - 4th grade chapel at 8:10am in the gym with Mrs. Allen’s 3rd grade class leading the pledges. Mrs. Orefice’s K5 class will present the K3 - K5 chapel with Mrs. Crowe’s K4 class leading pledges at 8:50am in the LS cafeteria.
Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
Dr. Dave Breslin, Middle School Principal, will speak in a combined MS chapel in the gym, providing one final message looking ahead into what is to come for Middle School.
Upper School Chapel - Thursday at 8:05am
Upper School Chapel will be led by our Class of 2016 and will feature seniors leading in worship, speaking, encouraging and challenging students, faculty/staff and guests.
Guests are always welcome to attend our chapels!

The Talon, Student Newspaper

Please click here for the latest version of The Talon, the Upper School student newspaper.

Last All Pro Dad of the Year!

Join us for the last All Pro Dad's Day of the year on Friday, May 13, in the gym! The topic for this last meeting will be “Finishing Well.” Doors will open at 6:45am and we will start at 7:00am. Bring $5 (cash or check to NCCS) for breakfast and be sure to RSVP at this link here. If dads are not able to come, moms or grandparents are encouraged to step in. Check out more about the NCCS chapter of All Pro Dad here. For questions, email Nathan Wright. Thanks to everyone who has made this first year of All Pro Dad so great!

Next Week’s Important Dates

Monday, May 9
JV/Varsity Spring Sports Awards - 6:30pm
PTF Spirit Night - Huey Luey’s 11:30am - 9:00pm

Tuesday, May 10
Lower School Spring Concert - 6:00pm (LS Band, Orchestra, & Choir)

Thursday, May 12
Open House for Prospective Families - 7:00pm

Friday, May 13
All Pro Dad - 7:00am
Academy Singers Spring Concert - 7:00pm in FAB

Saturday, May 14
Academy Singers Spring Concert - 7:00pm in FAB

Please be sure to take note of all of the special events scheduled on the Master Calendar, found here on the website.

Uniform Consignment Sale - May 19 and 20

The annual uniform consignment sale will be held on Thursday, May 19, from 2:00 - 6:00pm and Friday, May 20 from 7:30 -11:30am. On Friday, PTF-owned clothes will be sold at half price.

Volunteers, consigners, donations and shoppers are needed to make the event a success. Volunteers who work for 2 or more hours can shop 30 minutes before the official sale begins (1:30 – 2:00 pm) on Thursday, May 19.
CLOTHING DONATIONS: Beginning May 9, clothes being donated to PTF (all proceeds going directly to PTF) can be dropped off in building 450.
CONSIGNERS: Instructions and forms are available in the forms section of the school website. Form must be completed to be part of the sale.
Click HERE for complete consignment sale information and HERE for the uniform consigner’s form.

VOLUNTEERS: Sign-Up Genius link on the PTF Facebook and HERE. 
The PTF will accept cash and checks only at the sale.
Email ptf@ncchristian.org with any questions.

Lower School Personal Shopper Program for School Supplies

Want to enjoy your summer vacation instead of knowing you have to come back and shop for school supplies? Want to make sure you have all of the correct supplies?
Let the PTF be your personal shopper for the upcoming school year!

Order your child’s school supplies now through the Personal Shopper and they will be waiting on your child’s desk during Meet the Teacher in August.

All orders must be placed online HERE by June 10. For a school supply list, click HERE. (Both links are also available on the Parents Page of the NCCS website.)

Enjoy your summer knowing that school supplies are checked off the list!

Middle & Upper School Worship Team Auditions

One of the most special things about NCCS is our opportunity to worship together each week in chapel! We are looking for students to be a part of our worship teams in middle and upper school next year. If you are a rising 9th-12th grade student, we will be having auditions on Wednesday, May 11, starting at 3:00pm. Rising 7th and 8th grade students will audition on Wednesday, May 19, starting at 3:10pm. You will need to learn and sing/play one of the posted songs outside Mrs. Wallace's room. Both middle and upper school students need to sign up for a time slot in order to audition, as well as pick up song charts and an application (including references that should all be submitted before your audition) outside Mrs. Wallace's room. If you have questions, please email Nathan Wright.

Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”

Upper School Principal
Megan Strange Receives Award

Please join us in congratulating Upper School Principal Megan Strange for being presented the "Service Above Self" award from the Rotary Club of North Cobb at the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival in Acworth this past weekend. We are so proud of you for serving others well, Megan!

Academy Singers'
Spring Showcase

Make plans to join us for the Academy Singers' Spring Showcase on Friday, May 13, or Saturday, May 14, at 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Building. This concert is a culmination of the year's work and is always a favorite event each year! Each Singer will be performing a solo of his or her choice, along with some of their ensemble favorites. Admission is free; however, each person in attendance must have a ticket to attend. (Tickets are available in the Eagles Nest School Store or as available at the door.) Special note - please plan to be seated for the concert by 6:55pm. After that time, seats will be released to those without tickets.

Academy Actors Showcase

The Academy Actors are proud to present their Spring Showcase production of Barbara Pease Weber's "DelVal Divas." Set in the Delaware Valley Federal Corrections Facility, this mostly light-hearted comedy follows five middle-aged women who are incarcerated for various white collar crimes. The prison more resembles a country club where the ladies order in dinner and weekly have their nails done and enjoy a massage. Trouble arrives when one of their "suite-mates" is replaced by someone who is convicted of - gasp - murder. Come out and watch how the Divas help their new inmate prove her innocence and unravel a campy and fun murder mystery.

Admission is free and shows are Thursday (5/19) and Friday (5/20) at 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Building.

Prison.

It's funnier than you'd think.

New Host Home Opportunity

We are currently seeking host homes for the 2016-2017 school year for students from Sweden (boy - age 16) and Slovakia (girl - age 17). This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the blessing that so many NCCS families have experienced through our international program! If you would like more information about hosting one of these students, please contact Beth Wright in the Admissions Office.

Ensemble Performs in Lower School Chapel

This past Tuesday, an ensemble from the 5th and 6th grade orchestra had the opportunity to open the Lower School Chapel. They shared Psalm 150 - "Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals!; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!" Music is such a gift from God and these students beautifully played a collection of music from the Classical, Pop and Christian genres, closing with "Amazing Grace."
Great job, Lindsay Nichols, Hannah Cloete, Finley Ross, Avery Bayes, Chloe Glosson, Kelly Ann Sutterfield, Kayla Schulze, Sarah Row, Aine Jones, Isabella Brainard, Chichi Enyinda and Riley Piepmeier!

Textbook Consignment Sale

Our annual Textbook Consignment Sale will be May 26 (7:30am-7:00pm) and May 27 (7:30am-12:00pm). This is the perfect opportunity to pick up the books your student will need for the 2016-2017 school year. We are in need of volunteers to work this sale, which gives you the best chance to find books you need while you are working! The link to the Sign-up Genius to volunteer is here.

To sell books, please follow the guidelines for tagging your books and bring them to the school on Thursday morning, May 26. The Upper School textbook list for next year may be found here and the Middle School textbook list may be found here. The forms and guidelines for selling books in the book sale may be found here.

This year we also have an electronic form (excel workbook) where you can type your list of books to sell and the tags will be made for you - if you would like access to this form, contact Margie.Reynolds@capitalone.com.

If you have questions about the sale, please contact Patti White or Margie Reynolds. (Margie.Reynolds@capitalone.com)

Remember also that you can sell your books to MBS and drop them off for free shipping! It is good to get an estimate from them first (click here), then price your books slightly higher for our consignment sale! Buybacks are easy, just bring your books to the Media Center and bag them up with your pre-printed quote!

*Special Note - Our bookstore with MBS does not go live until July 1 for new purchases.

NCCS has LOTS of great options for summer fun in our camp program! Check out the complete schedule here, and sign up today! Our camps are open to the public, so invite neighborhood friends, kids you know from other activities, relatives, or friends from church to join us!

Powderpuff 2016!

Time to bring out your pink mouthguard...POWDERPUFF is back! Join us as teams from each of our Upper School classes take on each other in a game of football on Monday, May 23, starting at 1:30pm on the practice field. Girls need to sign up with Student Government to be a part of the fun. Our guys will be leading the class spirit and should talk to Student Government to be a part of that as well. And who knows, maybe our faculty and staff will put a team together to show the Upper School girls how it's done! Don't miss POWDERPUFF 2016!

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday at 8:30am
Lower School will present their Spring Program in chapel next week at 8:3oam in the gym.
Middle School Chapel - Thursday at 9:40am
New Middle School Principal Craig Konchak and current Middle School Principal Dr. Dave Breslin will provide an end of the year message in a combined Middle School chapel that will not be forgotten.
Upper School Chapel - Baccalaureate - Thursday at 8:05am
Join us next week during Upper School chapel for our Baccalaureate service, as we celebrate our Class of 2016 in a special time of worship.

Guest are always welcome to attend our chapels!

Driver’s License and Permit Forms

Students who are planning to get their driver's license or permit over the summer months will need several forms from the school. A Certificate of Enrollment can be picked up from Patti White in the Upper School office during exam week. The form states that it expires in 30 days, but the DDS will accept it through August 1st. Students who may need the ADAP certificate (from taking the Alcohol/Drug course in health class) may contact Jennifer Phillips. Please refer to the DDS links for complete details:

http://www.dds.ga.gov/teens/index.aspx

http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/Dldata.aspx?con=1745971759&ty=dl

http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/dldata.aspx?con=1740671758&ty=dl

Morning Bus Shuttle Registration for 2016-2017

Registration for our 2016-2017 morning bus shuttle service is now open, with limited seating on the following routes:
Cartersville/Cedarcrest
Bridgemill/Towne Lake
Dallas Highway/Acworth Due West
Lower Roswell Road/Marietta

Click here for a registration form and return the form along with payment to the Admissions Office by June 1, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Wright, Director of Admissions.

Next Week’s Important Dates

Tuesday, May 17
Lower School Spring Program - 8:30am
Upper School Fine Arts Awards - 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 18
Middle School Awards - 9:00am
Middle School Field Day - after awards
Thursday, May 19
Baccalaureate - 8:05am
Uniform Consignment Sale - 2:00pm-6:00pm in Building 450
Academy Actors Spring Showcase - 7:00pm in FAB
Friday, May 20
Uniform Consignment Sale - 7:30am-11:30am in Building 450
Upper School Awards - 8:05am
Academy Actors Spring Showcase - 7:00pm in FAB
Saturday, May 21
8th Grade Celebration - 6:30pm

Please be sure to take note of all of the special events scheduled on the Master Calendar, found here on the website.

Final Call to Claim Lost & Found Items

We have accumulated a number of items during the year that are not placed in the regular lost and found due to the value of these items. If you have lost any of the following things this year, please see Mandy Johnson at the front desk. You will be asked to describe your items before Mandy will release them to you.
Lost items include: Glasses, Jewelry, USB drives, Electronics, Phones, and Keys - all kinds, including car keys!
Also, please be aware that regular lost and found items are on display in the back walkway through Friday, May 20. Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities. Special thanks to our Facilities Department for placing these items on display each month!

Uniform Consignment Sale: May 19 & 20

The annual uniform consignment sale will be held on Thursday, May 19, from 2:00 - 6:00pm and Friday, May 20 from 7:30 -11:30am. On Friday, PTF-owned clothes will be sold at half price.

Volunteers, consigners, donations and shoppers are needed to make the event a success. Volunteers who work for 2 or more hours can shop 30 minutes before the official sale begins (1:30 – 2:00 pm) on Thursday, May 19.
CLOTHING DONATIONS:
Clothes being donated to PTF (all proceeds going directly to PTF) can be dropped off in building 450.
CONSIGNERS:
Instructions and forms are available in the forms section of the school website. Form must be completed to be part of the sale. Click HERE for complete consignment sale information and HERE for the uniform consigner’s form.
VOLUNTEERS:
Sign-Up Genius link on the PTF Facebook and HERE. 

The PTF will accept cash and checks only at the sale.
Email ptf@ncchristian.org with any questions.

Lower School Personal Shopper Program for School Supplies

Order your child’s school supplies now through the PTF Personal Shopper and they will be waiting on your child’s desk during Meet the Teacher in August!
All orders must be placed online by June 10. To order, click HERE.
(Lower School Supply List found here.)
Enjoy your summer knowing that school supplies are checked off the list!

Exam Schedules

Please see the following exam schedules for Middle and Upper School:

Middle School Semester Exams are May 25-27 for seventh and eighth grade students. Fifth and sixth grade students will have early dismissal during exam week, but will have end of unit tests instead of semester exams. The Middle School exam/test schedule is listed below:
Wednesday, May 25
9:00am – 10:30am – Science
Break
10:45am – 12:15pm – Language Arts
12:15pm - Dismissal
Thursday, May 26
8:00am – 9:30am - Bible
Break
9:45am – 11:15 am – Math
11:15am - Dismissal
Friday, May 27
8:00am – 9:30am - History
Break
9:30am Dismissal
Party for Dr. Breslin

The Upper School exam schedule is listed below:
Friday, May 20
WHITE Review Day
8am Upper School Awards Assembly
2:15pm Yearbook Signing
Monday, May 23
BLUE Review Day
Food Truck Lunch
1:30pm Powder Puff
Tuesday, May 24
8:00am - 9:30am Science Exam
10:00am - 11:30am Elective Exams
Wednesday, May 25
9:00am - 10:30am Bible Exam
11:00 - 12:30pm Foreign Language Exam/Personal Finance Exam
Thursday, May 26
8:00am - 9:30am Math Exam
10:00a - 11:30am English Exam
Friday, May 27
8:00am - 10am History Exam

For more Upper School exam details, click here.

Galatians 6:9-10
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." 

Sam Shaylor Wins State Championship 
in 3200-meter Run!

Congratulations to NCCS senior Sam Shaylor for winning 1st place in the 3200-meter run in the GHSA Class A Private State Track Meet! Sam had a personal best time of 9 minutes, 39.34 seconds and his next closest competitor finished more than 25 seconds after him. Sam also ran in the 1600-meter run, finishing 2nd overall, and he has signed to run cross country and track at Lipscomb University in the fall. We are so proud of Sam for his accomplishments in cross country and track at NCCS!

Academies Accept New Students

Congratulations to the following students that have already been accepted into Upper School Academies for the 2016-2017 school year. These students will join a great community of other students already involved in robust programs in our Academy of The Arts, The Academy of Business, The Academy of Counseling, Ministry, and Education, The Academy of Exercise and Sport Science and our STEM Academy. We will have many more acceptances as the Spring Registration period continues to unfold. If you would like to learn more about the Academies at North Cobb Christian School, click here or contact Upper School Principal Megan Strange. Please join us in congratulating these new Academy students:

Academy of Business
Will Marquess

Academy of the Arts
Theatre: Miranda Phillips
Vocal: Erika Garcia, Anna Cate Womack, and Faith Thompson
Visual Arts: WyKia Frelot, Celeste Kulin, Ashton Merritt, Logan Moeller, Avery Scheidt, and Cali Todd

Academy Actors Showcase -
Final Performance Friday Night

The Academy Actors are proud to present their Spring Showcase production of Barbara Pease Weber's "DelVal Divas." Set in the Delaware Valley Federal Corrections Facility, this mostly light-hearted comedy follows five middle-aged women who are incarcerated for various white collar crimes. The prison more resembles a country club where the ladies order in dinner and weekly have their nails done and enjoy a massage. Trouble arrives when one of their "suitemates" is replaced by someone who is convicted of - gasp - murder. Come out and watch how the Divas help their new inmate prove her innocence and unravel a campy and fun murder mystery.

Admission is free and the show begins Friday night at 7:00pm in the Fine Arts Building.

Prison.

It's funnier than you'd think.

NCCS Tops off Spring Football Practice
with the Annual Blue/White Game

Thursday’s Blue/White game gave parents their first glimpse of fall football with our new head coach Jake Sorg. The game had all the elements of running, passing, scoring and strategy. It was a great time of food and fun while the boys showed real grit and determination. We eagerly anticipate the season opener, now only 97 days away!

Third Grade Writers

The third grade Spanish classes recently wrote their own animal books, and then enjoyed reading them to the first grade students. The first graders were so thrilled to welcome their guests to their classroom and the students from each of the grades took turns reading the books to each other!

Sophomore Accepted to Media Production Program

NCCS sophomore Cierra Cordak has been accepted into the Boston University's Academy of Media Production summer program. This is an on-campus, 4-week experience during which Cierra will get to explore the many aspects of media production through the power of good writing and visual literacy by creating videos, film webcasts, multi-camera productions, and more. Congratulations Cierra!

5th & 6th Orchestra Performs in Festival

Congratulations to the Middle School 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra for their recent performance at the Southern Star Music Festival at Six Flags. They received an Excellent rating from each of the 3 judges, equaling an overall Excellent or Silver rating, just 3 points away from a Superior or Gold rating! After their performance, students were able to have a fun reward day at Six Flags, riding the rides and enjoying the day with friends. What a great ending to a great year in orchestra!

NCCS Alumna Featured on Playbill.com

Congratulations to Kendyll Romine, NCCS Class of 2014, for being featured on the front page of Playbill.com this past week for her "Ladies of Theatre" artwork! She has committed to drawing one female theatre character every day in 2016. Check out her entire collection here and be sure to check back every day for her latest work! We are so proud of you, Kendyll!

Graduations Available on Live Stream

Both graduations next week will be available via live stream. Kindergarten graduation will be held on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00pm in the NCCS and may be found on live stream HERE.
Upper School Graduation will be held on Friday, May 27 at 7:00pm at West Ridge Church and may be found on live stream HERE. Congratulations to our graduates!

The Talon - Student Newspaper - Senior Edition

The final edition of The Talon, which is a special senior edition, is now available here.

New Summer Camp - Mach 5

Mach 5 Camp is an exciting new camp which will allow campers to explore their inner Jeff Gordon or Danica Patrick. Students will be participating in fun activities like racing with Carrera 132 and Carrera Go Slot Cars, Racing Simulations on Playstation 3 and 4, building and racing Pinewood Derby Cars, and a field trip to a racing museum. Included in the price, will be a Carrera Go 143 scale slot car and a Pinewood Derby Kit for them to keep. Students will go to Hobbytown, USA to pick out their cars on the first morning camp. This will be one of the most high adrenaline day camps they have ever attended, and will leave them wanting to come back to camp each day!
Check out the video for this camp here!

Textbook Consignment Sale

Our annual Textbook Consignment Sale will be May 26 (7:30am-7:00pm) and May 27 (7:30am-12:00pm). This is the perfect opportunity to pick up the books your student will need for the 2016-2017 school year. We are in need of volunteers to work this sale, which gives you the best chance to find books you need while you are working! The link to the Sign-up Genius to volunteer is here.

To sell books, please follow the guidelines for tagging your books and bring them to the school on Thursday morning, May 26. The Upper School textbook list for next year may be found here and the Middle School textbook list may be found here. The forms and guidelines for selling books in the book sale may be found here.

This year we also have an electronic form (excel workbook) where you can type your list of books to sell and the tags will be made for you - if you would like access to this form, contact margie.reynolds@capitalone.com

If you have questions about the sale, please contact Patti White or Margie Reynolds. (Margie.Reynolds@capitalone.com)

Remember also that you can sell your books to MBS and drop them off for free shipping! Buybacks are easy, just bring your books to the Media Center and bag them up with your pre-printed quote! And if you would like, you can get an estimate from them first (click here), then price your books slightly higher for our consignment sale!
*Special Note - Our MBS bookstore opens July 1 for new purchases and there will also be a summer textbook consignment sale in mid-July (date to be determined.)

Last Day of School

The last day of school for K3 - 2nd grade is Thursday, May 26 (full day). The last day for 3rd grade - 12th grade is Friday, May 27 (half day - MS/US dismiss at 11:15am and LS dismisses at 11:45am).

Academic Fashions Sale

Be sure to check out this flyer from Academic Fashions for information about their summer promotions!

Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

MDJ Scholar Athletes

We are proud to announce that ten seniors have been named as 2016 Marietta Daily Journal Scholar Athletes. In order to qualify for this honor, athletes must be graduating seniors, have a GPA of 3.5 or better as of the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year, and must have competed in two or more GHSA-sanctioned varsity sports during their senior year. These student-athletes will be featured in the Sunday, May 28th edition of the Marietta Daily Journal. Congratulations to the following NCCS seniors for achieving this honor:

Diana Schulze - Competition Cheerleading/Swimming/Soccer - 4.2807 GPA
Sam Shaylor - Cross Country/Track - 4.0702 GPA
Reagan Carr - Swimming/Soccer - 4.00 GPA
Garrett Davis - Cross Country/Track - 3.9545 GPA
Matt Reynolds - Basketball/Baseball - 3.8684 GPA
Moriah Hidden - Softball/Basketball - 3.8491 GPA
Breck Jones - Cross Country/Swimming - 3.7917 GPA
David Brittingham - Football/Soccer - 3.7411 GPA
Victor Gitau - Football/Soccer - 3.6909 GPA
Samantha Horney - Competition Cheerleading/Basketball - 3.5588 GPA

Special Carline Volunteer!

We are so grateful to Holly Pointer for faithfully serving in our carline on Friday mornings for the past eight years! This is just one of the many ways Holly has served our school, including serving as PTF President for four years. Thank you, Holly, for cheerfully serving and greeting everyone in carline every Friday morning! We appreciate your dedication and your help as you braved the cold, wind, and rain to give our carline staff a break and to ensure safety for all of us. Holly’s youngest child, Tate, is graduating on Friday night, so this Friday will be the last carline for her to work. Please join us in thanking Holly for her kindness and for her servant’s heart!
(Pictured - Hannah, Tate, Holly and Tom Pointer)

Graduations Available on Live Stream

Both graduations this week will be available via live stream.
Kindergarten graduation will be held on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00pm at NCCS and may be found on live stream HERE.
Upper School Graduation will be held on Friday, May 27, at 7:00pm at West Ridge Church and may be found on live stream HERE. Congratulations to our graduates!

Mrs. Evans’ K4 Class is Tops!

Congratulations to Mrs. Evans’ K4 class for bringing in over 4,000 Box Tops this year! To celebrate, the class received a pizza party!
Don’t forget to save your Box Tops throughout the summer so that we have a big collection to kick off the 2016-2017 school year!

First Graders Are Booking It!

Last week, this group of first graders celebrated the completion of the Book It program with an after school pizza party. Each of these students read over 1,000 minutes, completing the entire six months of the Book It Reading Challenge. We are so proud of their hard work and reading growth!

R.I.S.E. Takes Forensics to the Real World!

All of our 2nd-4th grade R.I.S.E. students spent the past quarter learning about the fascinating world of forensics. A few of the topics that students explored were handwriting analysis, identifying unknown substances, soil location analysis, ink chromatography, and analyzing spatter to determine height and angle. They took their new-found knowledge of forensics out into the real world as they visited the Acworth Police Department this past week. A local Federal Agent and Acworth Police Officer gave students a presentation that focused on how important forensics is in their line of work. Students took a tour of the facility that included seeing how fingerprinting takes place in their lab. They also learned about how evidence is collected and stored. Perhaps the students’ favorite part of the tour, however, was seeing the jail! R.I.S.E. students had a great day of learning about the interesting world of forensics.

Upper School Student Government Selected
for 2016-2017

Congratulations to the following students for being selected for our 2016-2017 Upper School Student Government:

President: Katherine Epp
Vice President: Ethan Punch
Secretary/Treasurer: K.P. Pierre
Chaplain: Will McKenzie
Recreation: Cierra Cordak
Servant Leadership Coordinator: Moriah Turnbough
9th grade Lead Rep: Madison Marquess
10th grade Lead Rep: Chloe Go
11th grade Lead Rep: Abby Knapp
12th grade Lead Rep: Callan McAnnally

SPONSORS
Evan McDonald
Megan Strange
Amber Timms

Textbook Consignment Sale

There is one more day of our Textbook Consignment Sale - tomorrow, May 27, from 7:30am-12:00pm in the Media Center. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up the books your student will need for the 2016-2017 school year.

Remember also that you can sell your books to MBS and drop them off for free shipping! Buybacks are easy, just bring your books to the Media Center and bag them up with your pre-printed quote!

*Special Note -
Our MBS bookstore opens July 1 for new purchases. There will also be a Summer Textbook Consignment Sale on July 14 from 10:00am - 7:00pm in the Media Center. Please contact Margie Reynolds with questions: margie.reynolds@capitalone.com

Summer Information

Summer information that includes reading lists, summer assignments, and school supply lists is now available under “Academics” for each division.
For Lower School summer information, click here.
For Middle School summer information, click here.
For Upper School summer information, click here.
This information will be available on the home page and the Parents page of the website throughout the summer for easy access.

Summer Office Hours

The main NCCS offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am until 4:00pm during the summer, starting the week of June 6 and ending July 22. Please note that the Lower, Middle, and Upper School offices will be closed from June 13 until July 6. Also, NCCS will be closed on Monday, July 4, and Tuesday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

Lower School Personal Shopper Program for School Supplies

Don’t forget to order your child’s school supplies through the PTF Personal Shopper. Once you place your order, you can enjoy your summer knowing that the supplies will be waiting on your child’s desk during Meet the Teacher in August! All orders must be placed online by June 10. To order, click HERE.
(Lower School Supply List found here.)

Look Ahead to 2016-2017

The Master Calendar for the 2016-2017 school year may be found here. 
Be sure to take a look and mark your calendars now with key dates and events.

Summer Camps

We have LOTS of great options for summer fun in our camp program! Check out the complete schedule here, and sign up today! Our camps are open to the public, so invite neighborhood friends, kids you know from other activities, relatives, or friends from church to join us!

 Numbers 6:24-26
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

Amazing Year Ahead!

Do you hear it? There’s a buzz coming from North Cobb Christian School as the new year begins! We have new, experienced principal leadership in lower and middle school, the largest number of Upper School students that NCCS has ever had, a new after school program for middle school, and new technology in the lower school creating greater interaction between students and parents, just to name some of the reasons for the “buzz.”

To find out more about why our leadership team is so excited about this year, check out our NCCS blog HERE! And be sure to subscribe to the blog to get perspective and insights from our leadership, faculty, staff, and other guest bloggers throughout the year.

AP Scholars at NCCS

Congratulations to the following NCCS Upper School Students who have been recognized as AP Scholars. This is an outstanding recognition in honor of the hard work these students have put forward in multiple Advanced Placement classes. Participation in just one AP course is remarkable, but to excel in multiple courses is definitely a cause for celebration. Please join us in congratulating the following students!

AP Scholar (scores of 3 or better on three or more AP Exams)
Austin Hatch
Chase Truran
Mark Watson

AP Scholar with Honors (scores of 3 or better on 4 or more AP exams and an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken)
T.J. Anderson
Ansley Davies

AP Scholar with Distinction (scores of 3 or better on 5 or more AP exams and an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken)
Kali Dangar

K3-4th Students “Show What They Know”
Using Seesaw App!

All of our lower school students are now able to share what’s happening in their classes with their parents through an app called Seesaw. Students can “show what they know” on the app, using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. Seesaw gives students a real audience for their work and offers parents a personalized window into their child's learning. As students independently document what they are working on in class, deeper learning and reflection are encouraged. It’s a perfect tool in which the learning process is easily captured, instead of just the end result.

Students can use Seesaw's built-in audio recording and drawing tools to reflect on what they've learned or explain how they got their answer. In turn, they are able to receive an authentic audience of their peers and parents, encouraging better work and real feedback. Through Seesaw teachers can control who can see what, and what feedback options are available. It is private, so only parents see their children’s posts and the whole class posts the teacher puts up. We are excited about the partnership among students, teachers, and families that is already being created through Seesaw and look forward to all of the ways that this new tool will empower our students as they learn.

NCCS Junior Excels in Brown University Summer Program

Congratulations to K.P. Pierre for his excellent work as a participant in the Brown University Biomedical Engineering Pre-college Program this summer. K.P. was one of only 25 students selected from across the United States to participate in this distinguished program hosted at Emory University and the CDC in Atlanta. This program gave K.P. the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most highly regarded leaders in the fields of Neuroscience, Biotechnology and Epidemiology. K.P. was recognized and received the highest scoring grade in the program with 99%. He also received the Lab Award for his outstanding research and lab work. Outstanding job, K.P.!  (Pictured giving presentation and working at the CDC on a human brain.)

Eagles Discount Card Goes Digital!

We are excited that our Eagles Discount Card is now digital! Our new Eagles Discount App through Zurly not only allows us to be able to offer more deals, but it also makes selling easier and faster for the students. In addition, it eliminates the hassle of carrying cards and handling cash! Each child will have his or her own individual link to share via social media, text or email. Everyone who purchases the app from your student will have the discounts right on their phone and your student will get the credit, either for prizes or for credit towards spring term trips. Zurly will track each student's Eagles Discount App sales and give you a report on your personal donation page as you go. North Cobb Christian School will also have this report and be able to keep track of how much each student has sold.

For complete instructions that show how easy it is to register and share the link with others through your app, please click here.

To see the available deals, you have two options:
1. Download the Zurly app (free) from the App Store. When you open it, it will give you the option to see the NCCS deal pack.
2. If you get a personal link for one of your students, you can click it and see the deals before you purchase the Eagles Discount Pack.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to support@zurly.com or contact Tara Dorsey.

Run, Run, Run - Soaring Eagles Cross Country (K5-4th Grade)

The NCCS Cross Country program is proud to kick off the 6th year for the Soaring Eagles running program! We would love to have your K5 through 4th grade student join us for the 2016 Cross Country season. If you are interested in learning more about the Soaring Eagles program or registering your runner, please contact Coach Kimbrel. Practices begin Monday, August 22. We can’t wait to get the season underway!

ASPIRE - NEW Middle School After School Program!

NCCS is offering a new program in our Middle School called ASPIRE, which stands for After School Programs I Really Enjoy! The goal for this program is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing environment for middle school students to play, socialize, and learn after the school day has concluded. Middle school students who are not picked up by 3:30pm are encouraged to participate in this program which concludes at 5:30pm. (Students may be picked up any time between 3:30pm-5:30pm.)
ASPIRE is being coordinated by Andrea Dignon, our Middle School French teacher, and other middle school teachers will be involved each day. To register your student, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Dignon.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat...

Members of the Class of 2017 went on the traditional NCCS senior rafting trip on the Ocoee River last Friday and had a BLAST! Not only did they love the adventure on the river, but they also enjoyed spending time together discussing the year ahead. One of the highlights of the trip was a special time of sharing one word that they would like to be known for as they finish their time at NCCS. Some of their words included LEADER, COMPASSIONATE, SERVANT, CARING, LOYAL, HUMBLE, SELFLESS, ENCOURAGER, PASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, JOYFUL, LOVING, FAITHFUL, UNWAVERING, and STEADFAST.
We are looking forward to a GREAT year with our seniors leading the way!

Celebrating Our Faculty & Staff

Please join us in congratulating the following faculty and staff members who were recently recognized for their dedication and service to North Cobb Christian School:

Five Year Awards: (L to R)
Front Row: Lindsey Rheinscheld & Sara King
Back Row: Nate Rupp,Ty Faulk, Kessler Dixon, Janelle Speck, Kessler Dixon, Jan Heflin, Janet Karr, Jane Soulis, Jose Sanchez
Not Pictured: Kim Pool & Clint Strange

Ten Year Awards: (L to R)
Front Row: Kristy Sanders, Heather Collins, & Jennifer Thaxton 
Back Row: Carol Coleman, Elese Allen, Beth Clark, Margie Land, Yannick Post, Melissa Nelson, & Mandy Johnson

Fifteen Year Award:

Matthew Hendrix

 
Additionally, we would like to recognize Susan Brewer, Barbara Sandidge and Jeri Speck as they retire for their years of dedication and service to North Cobb Christian School!

NCCS Parking/Carline 101

As each school year begins, families often wonder which parking spaces to use. All parking spaces are available for everyone to use EXCEPT for spaces marked RESERVED, STUDENT, or HANDICAP. Reserved spaces are either purchased at the spring benefit dinner and auction by our families for use the following school year, given to our teachers of the year, or provided for prospective families visiting NCCS Admissions. Student spaces are assigned to our student drivers by number and handicap spaces are prohibited to use by law unless a handicap parking permit has been issued to the driver.
Thank you for refraining from parking in any reserved, student, or handicap spaces.

In addition, you can find complete carline instructions HERE. We would especially like to draw your attention to our NO CELL PHONE rule for the safety of our students!

Lower School Launches Grade Level Websites

Parents of K5 - 4th grade students -
We are pleased to launch new grade level websites that will be used to communicate “What’s coming!” Each class site will allow you to pull up the Bible Verse, Spelling Words, Class reminders, and more on your device - anywhere, anytime. These class websites will replace the paper newsletter found in the Friday Folders.

Lower School Back to School Night

We want to invite all lower school parents to join our teachers at our LS Back to School Night. Two identical sessions will be held on Thursday, August 18, at 6:00pm and 7:15pm. Important details for each grade, such as expectations and curriculum, will be covered and we hope you can join us!

In Chapel Next Week

Lower School Chapel - Tuesday
Wendy Titus, Lower School Principal, will be speaking in both Lower School chapels about the Fruit of the Spirit, with a focus on Patience. Students are learning that when the Fruit of the Spirit is in our lives, we show people that "Jesus is in me".
The 1st - 4th grade chapel is in the gym from 8:10- 8:45am and Mrs. Martin’s class will lead the pledges. The K3 - K5 chapel is also in the gym from 8:50-9:20am and pledges will be led by Mrs. Hubbs’ class.

Middle School Chapel - Thursday
Middle School students will hear from 8th Grade Bible teacher Nick Steinichen and also have student government candidate speeches in a combined chapel in the gym. Middle School Chapel is on Thursday from 9:40-10:25am.

Parents are always welcome to join us for chapel!

Middle & Upper School Retreats

We are excited about all of our retreats coming up in the next few weeks! Upper School will be going to Shocco Springs in Talladega, AL from Wednesday, August 17-Friday, August 19. The 7th and 8th grade will be going to Woodlands Camp in Cleveland, GA from Wednesday, August 24-Friday, August 26. The 6th grade will be going to Cherokee Outdoor YMCA from Thursday, August 25-Friday, August 26, with the 5th grade joining them on Friday, August 26.

More information on each retreat will be emailed home. All students need to be sure to sign the Retreat Registration Form as well update the Medical Form in RenWeb prior to the retreats.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nathan Wright, NCCS Student Life Director. We are believing for some of our best retreats yet and really appreciate your prayers for this foundational time for our students!

Circle of Prayer - Tuesday, August 23

We hope you will make plans to join together with students, faculty, staff, families, local pastors, and community guests on Tuesday, August 23, for our 18th Annual Circle of Prayer at 8:30am. This is one of our favorite events of the year as we gather for a time of prayer and worship and ask for God's blessings for the year ahead.

Please invite your church pastor to attend our special Pastor's breakfast at 7:30am followed by the Circle of Prayer. We have sent invitations to the majority of our local pastors; however, a personal invitation from your family will mean so much to them. Look for an informational e-mail coming in the next week with details about this special event.
Special note: The Circle of Prayer will be a chapel dress day for all lower, middle, and upper school students.

Put NCCS at the Top!

Did you know that you can put NCCS at the top of your Facebook News Feed so that you don’t miss any of our posts? Simply go to the arrow beside "Like" (you may have to click "Like") and click "See First" under "In Your News Feed." You can find the NCCS Facebook page here. Also be sure to follow NCCSEagles on Twitter and Instagram!

Get involved -
NAC, EBC & PTF!

We love having the support of our parents at NCCS and encourage you to get involved in one or all of our parent organizations. The EBC (Eagles Booster Club) supports our athletics programs, NAC (NCCS Arts Council) supports our arts program, and PTF (Parent/Teacher Fellowship) provides support for our faculty, staff, and NCCS families.

EBC membership - Different levels of memberships are available with varying privileges, and all except the Fan Level membership include the option to add on a tailgating space for all home football game. Find out more and register online here.

Note - the tailgating spaces are very popular, so be sure to join the EBC and then add on a tailgating space before the first varsity home football game on Friday, August 26!

NAC membership - Different levels of membership are available with varying privileges, including early entry to arts events for best seating options. Find out more and register online here.

PTF - There is no cost to be a part of PTF - just a servant spirit and desire to support our school! To find out more information and get involved, e-mail ptf@ncchristian.org.

Calling All Grandparents!

Message about our new Grandparents Club from grandparent leaders Stewart Manley and Herb Johnson:

We are pleased to announce the launch of the North Cobb Christian School Grandparents Club, a service organization formed with the aim of providing a valuable resource and a pool of willing volunteers to help the NCCS faculty and staff and engage the students in a number of ways through personal involvement. Whether you can sign up for a fixed assignment on a regular schedule (such as monitoring the cafeteria at lunch or serving in carline) to helping with short-term needs that arise (such as chaperoning a field trip), we want all of the NCCS grandparents to get involved. Please take a minute to fill out the survey on this link and let us know how you'd like to help. We look forward to serving with you!