10 - October 18, 2020
Dear Parents,

So many of our teachers and administrators heard from students on how restful and rejuvenating the October break was for them and their families. We heard classroom productivity and learning was positively impacted this week as a result!
 
No doubt, each of you (and your children) who Opted-In with the survey are excited to know whether you will be on-campus with other students in A group beginning on Monday, October 26 or B group beginning on Tuesday, November 3. Our divisional leaders and transportation department are working on balancing groupings now and we plan to provide communication out to parents by Monday, October 26 on the group designation of each student. It is exciting to think that students and staff will be back on campus in about a week!
 
Have a wonderful week! 
 
Thank you!
The Parents as Partners HUB is a one-stop-shop for easy access to weekly Community News, Director’s Bulletins, parent-school partnership, character curriculum, parent involvement opportunities, CNG Te Cuenta, Counseling, Distance Learning, and divisional Parent Calendars, among others.

Make sure you take some time to navigate through these sections and take advantage of this practical resource CNG offers!

USEFUL LINKS

 
  • Link: Distance Learning HUB
  • We invite you to take a look at CNG’s updated Distance Learning 2.0 Handbook

HS High School

From the Principal’s Desk

Thank you to all of you who have participated in Q&A sessions, sent questions or comments about all the Hybrid Learning information. It really is very helpful for us to develop the best possible program.



MS Middle School

It was a great week in middle school this week. Students were demonstrating what they know through dance warm ups, investigative reports in sociales, identifying types of tissue in science and so much more. I am simply amazed with what our kids (and teachers) can do in the online environment! I want to commend your children- as they approach learning in the online, and now hybrid environment.   
ES Elementary School

We hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing October holiday! We are continuing our Hybrid Model planning and are looking forward to welcoming the students soon. We appreciate your patience through this process and your partnership with us!
PS Primary School

Dear Primary School Parents!   

The excitement grows as the date gets closer. We are ready!!! Our teachers, teacher assistants, support staff, are all excited and ready to see our students back on campus. 
Learning Center
Dear Parents,

Our Learning Center Coordinators have sent you an email with information as to how our services will continue once we begin our Hybrid Learning model. If you have not received the information or if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We hope to continue working in partnership with all our families so please don't hesitate to give us any feedback you feel may be helpful in order for us to continue supporting you and your children.

Counselors 

Dear CNG Community, 

As we continue to focus on the theme of Responsibility this month, we wanted to take this opportunity to talk a bit about environmental protection and how we can each make a positive impact on the world around us. Just as we have a responsibility to each other when it comes to things like kindness and equality, we also have a responsibility to take care of the natural world in order to ensure that we all have a safe and healthy place to live for years to come. With that in mind, here are some ways that we can help:

  • Bike more and drive less.
  • Educate yourself and others about the importance of taking care of the environment.
  • Volunteer for activities that focus on environmental protection and cleanups.
  • Cut down on what you use and throw away. Follow the reduce, reuse, recycle motto.
  • Think about your water consumption and ways that you might be able to reduce how much you use on a regular basis.
  • Buy sustainable and/or organic food products when possible.
  • Bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store and try to use less plastic.
  • Replace older light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs that reduce emissions.
  • Plant trees or other plants that help to clean the air or grow your own garden.
  • Try to use non-toxic cleaning products so harmful chemicals do not find their way into the natural environment.

These are just some of the ways that we can care for the environment but feel free to think of more or do some research to find other ways that you can help. The ideas above can be found HERE.
Athletics & Condor Activities

Another spectacular week lived by our students, coaches, and instructors of Condor Activities and Athletics. Our department continues to find ways to connect with students; it is a challenge that fills us with excitement and motivates us every day to promote a healthy lifestyle in our students.

It has been a great opportunity to strengthen character in the different groups, highlighting our core values in each session.

In our preparation for the next hybrid stage, some groups will have adjustments in the schedule mainly in MS and HS. The instructors, coaches, and the department are making the final adjustments and we will communicate the new schedule during the week.

Condor Activities and Athletics will continue with virtual sessions during the semester and we are looking for extra options eventually for Saturdays.