N.C. Monthly Newsletter: Thanksgiving Edition

New Castle Community School Corporation

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Parker Elementary: A gaggle of Tiny Trojan Turkeys visited Principal Wilson to kick off our beloved American holiday! Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving back to our community: high school students are serving their peers.

NCHS Trojans can shop durning Student Resource Time on Wednesdays! The Trojan Boutique, a student-run, gently-used clothing consignment, opened adjacent to the Cosmetology Studio. Students can sign up for private visits to get free clothing and accessories! Holly Miller, Boutique sponsor, said, "We officially opened November 1st; it is still a work in progress, but we helped 5 students opening day! We are still taking clothing items, hangers, bags, you name it! Just send anything to my room! We are also getting ready to decorate once all of the clothing is organized. If anyone has any rugs, accent chairs, mirrors, etc. let me know, please! Thank you!" The Trojan Boutique has clothing in every style, and size. Email Holly Miller for more information: [email protected]

GIVING THANKS

Children are inclined towards giving. As NCCSC teachers discuss global issues and encourage empathy, we help them better engage with people from a wider range of cultures and backgrounds. We are extremely proud of our Westwood Elementary students. Together they collected 2,125 pounds of non-perishable foods for God's Grain Bin. The donations will feed over 450 families this season! Kindergarten classes (photo below) collected the most food, and have learned their impact will change the world! Thank you.

How do you nurture inner motivation for generosity within your children? Please email: [email protected]

Article "How to Help Kids Learn to Love Giving"

NCHS Madrigals were asked to perform at the NAGC Conference! Jolly mirth, unique adaptions to holiday favorites, kazoos and taking personal requests won over the interactive crowd.

Our FOCUS teachers attended the National Association of Gifted Children Conference in Indianapolis.

K.Thomas, M.J.Dye, & K.Harvey

Mrs. Dye jumped for joy when she came out of professional development to see some familiar FOCUS students' faces singing at the Convention Center!

While K-12 was doing digital learning at home, the Tiny Trojans had a parent visitation day! Pre-schoolers and parents had a snack, did daily activities, and played together.

(above) Mr. Sutton took the Chamber Choir to the Butler University Treble Choir Festival. Students learned from University professors and collaborated with multiple treble choirs in the area.

(below) MS 6th graders held mock elections for the Aztec Empire's new Tiatoani.

(above) During Thanksgiving Break, our Principals attended the Indiana Association of School Principals Conference.

(below) HYCA Building Trades have begun the first stages of s design and measurement.

(left) The Athletic Department reinstated Trick or Treat at the Fieldhouse on Halloween. We estimated nearly 2,500 people came through, and the athletes served over 200 bags of candy!

Board Briefs: Highlights from the 11-14-22 NC Board Meeting

Seth Lee was installed as our newest Board Member. As his first act of service, Seth moved to approve immediate (non-certified) Support Staff stipends (up to) $1,500.

Athletic Director Cory Bennett announced the High School will have a new Baseball Coach this Spring, Jody Gray.

The Middle School cafeteria kitchen is finished and will serve it's first meal after Thanksgiving break!

Friends of Bundy received an additional $5,000 in monetary gifts, and is now earmarking programming for the 2023-2024 season.

Handrails have been installed in the Fieldhouse's four corners for eased floor access.

The MS & HS was awarded a $4.3 million dollar School Improvement Grant to develop graduation pathways. The Education Transformation Team shared plans for upcoming 2023-2026 school years, implementing #DestinationGraduation corporation-wide.

Dr. Shoemaker announced plans to purchase 3.7 acres of land east of St. James Episcopal Church for the future site of the New Castle Greenhouse. The land will be returned to its natural state, and host a community garden. The state-of-the-art greenhouse will be funded through grants and community support, but will achieve continual stability through future sales of plants grown from aquaponics.

(above) Mr. Seth Lee is sworn in as the newest board member after the November elections. Congratulations, Mr. Lee!

(below) Jody Gray, was introduced as the new HS Baseball Coach! A 1995 graduate, Gray said, "NC made me who I am; it's time to come home." Welcome back to Trojan Country!

The next board meeting is December 12th at 7:00 PM at the CEC Building. If you would like attend virtually by Google meet, please email Gail Edwards at [email protected], or call 765-521-7201.

Eastwood's highest fundraiser sellers sprayed Silly String on Mr. York!

Wilbur Wright 4th & 5th graders attended a Ball State basketball game, and made the JUMBO-Tron. (They are watching themselves!)

Middle Schoolers volunteered to help winterize the Luddy Tennis Center.

Our NCHS Cheer Team hosted State Finals in our Fieldhouse and earned State-Runner-Up in the Time-Out Division.

We are so proud of you!

Is that Mrs. Wilson?

Family STEM Night

Time to Restock!

Behind the scenes during break, our Custodial Staff works year-round to make our schools beautiful, clean, and safe. Thank you!

Say Cheese! The Culinary Program in the Career Center sold their famous Cheeseballs for Thanksgiving.

Please congratulate these Riley Elementary National Honor Society inductees.

Wilbur Wright's Playground is being installed!

Fall Inspired Haiku Poems by NCHS Students

NCHS's English Department challenged students with Haiku poetry. Haiku, known for its rule of 5/7/5 syllabic pentameter, is traditionally unstructured, and usually without rhyme. The discipline of the poetry is to use descriptive vivid pictures with few words, encapsulating a large idea or feeling in miniature form. Below is a link to read the top 22 Fall Haikus of NCHS!

Top 22 NCHS Fall Haikus

Veterans Day Luncheons and Programs

For many years, Wilbur Wright Elementary hosted an intimate Veterans Day Luncheon. This year, The Food Service Department extended the invitation to every school! The response was phenomenal, with 146 Veterans attending, and their guests. Because of the joy this day brought, New Castle Schools will continue this honorable tradition for years to come. Humbly we say thank you, Veterans, for serving our Country, our families, and our community. We appreciate you!