November 28, 2025


Greetings NCA Families,


We hope that everyone is enjoying a restful Thanksgiving Break.


Please be on the lookout for an email containing the re-enrollment information for the 2026-2027 school year. Re-enrollment begins on Monday, December 1st.


Below you will find information regarding our upcoming book fair, as well as other events in the near future; new information has been added, so please continue browsing through the remainder of the newsletter.


Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing our scholars on Monday morning!


Upcoming Events


December 2

PTC Meeting, 8:15AM


December 2-9

Ignatius Book Fair

Parents: 12/2-12/5, 12/8 from 4:30-6PM

Online Link


December 9

PTC Founders Day Picnic, 11AM

Governing Board Meeting, 6PM


December 13

Christmas Concert, 4PM

Tickets


December 15-19

Upper School Midterm Exams


December 15

Poetry & Prose, 2-3rd Grades, 8:15AM


December 16

Poetry & Prose, K-1st Grades, 8:15AM


December 17

Poetry & Prose, 4-5th Grades, 8:15AM


December 19

Early Release, 12PM

**BASE Scholars must bring a bagged lunch**


December 22-January 2

Winter Break, No School


January 5

Scholars Return to School


Please view our Events Calendar for all

upcoming events, sports matches and further details.

Our events calendar is constantly updated to be as accurate as possible. You can also go to the lower right under the calendar to subscribe to it on your preferred calendar system.

Fall Uniform Sale


The colder weather is now upon us, so please ensure that your child(ren) have the appropriate uniform pieces to be comfortable. Sweaters may be worn indoors and outdoors, and jackets may only be worn outdoors. Sweatshirts are not permitted at any time.


https://www.landsend.com/myschool

Our Lands’ End school number is 900193962


Promo Code: COZYCREW25

All online orders placed during the book fair dates (12/2-12/9) will quality for free shipping to the school AND earn free books for the school's classroom libraries. When signing up for ordering online, be sure to select NCA!


Families are welcome to stop by after school from 4:30-6PM to shop our in-school book fair on these dates: December 2nd-5th, and December 8th.


Scholars may also bring in their wish lists with payment information during their class visit, as well. If you still need a wish list template, download one here.


How does the book fair benefit our school? Watch here.


Don't forget to follow the steps to sign up your child for a book fair account. Follow these steps here.

Warhammer Club

Starts 12/4/25


Across the COUNTLESS battlefields, armies CLASH, empires RISE, and legends are CARVED into history through UNBREAKABLE will and tenacity. This is not a casual game—this is the STRATEGIES OF WAR.


Stand with those who could build unstoppable forces, create champions destined for glory, and command entire legions with iron resolve. Every battle demands courage. Every move defines you.


You don’t need experience.

You just need guts.

FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD!!!

  • Build your army and perfect war machine.
  • Master the battlefield and your opponent.
  • Prove yourself superior in mind and strength.


First Meeting: 12/4/25, then every Thursday

Location: TBD


If you’re ready to rise above the uninspired and step into the arena of true commanders…


JOIN THE TIDES OF WAR AND LET THE ETERNAL BATTLE OF THE MIND BEGIN.


Register for the club here.


Please see Mr. Bee in room 115 or email dbee@naplesclassical.org with any questions.

It is with great excitement that we anticipate our upcoming Christmas concert, and being able to share with you the beautiful things your children have been learning in their music classes. 


Nota bene: For upper school scholars, attendance at the concert is expected, and their mid-term grade will be partially based on their participation in the concert. If your child is unable to make it, please contact your child’s teacher, as an alternate assignment will be provided. For lower school, grades will not be affected, but attendance is strongly encouraged.


Please review the details below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the Music Department Team if you have any questions. 


Reserve your family's tickets here.


Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 


Concert Venue: Barron Collier High School (5600 Cougar Dr, Naples, FL 34109) 


Concert Time: 4:00pm, doors open at 3:30pm 


Grades 3-5* 

Call time: 3:30pm (Parent drop-off in designated classrooms) 

Dress code: Formal attire (no jeans, sweatshirts/pants, holey clothing, hats, light-up elements) 


Grade 6

Call time3:30pm (parent drop-off in designated classrooms)

Dress code (no shorts, sweatpants/shirts, jeans, cargo pants or t-shirts)

  • Girls: White blouse, black dress pants/skirt, black shoes
  • Boys: White dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes/socks


Grades 7-8 

Call time: 3:10pm in auditorium-rehearsal will start promptly at 3:10! 

Dress code: See below (no shorts, sweatpants/shirts, jeans, cargo pants or t-shirts) 

  1. Girls: White blouse, black dress pants/skirt, black shoes 
  2. Boys: White dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes/socks 


High School 

Call time: 2:40pm in auditorium-rehearsal will start promptly at 2:40! 

Dress code: Concert black (knees and shoulders must be covered, no shorts, jeans or cargo pants)

  1. Girls: Black dress or black dress shirt and pants/skirt, black shoes 
  2. Boys: Black dress shirt and black dress pants, black shoes/socks; black jacket and tie are encouraged, but not required 


Following the concert, scholars may be picked up in the same location where they were dropped off.


Blessings, 

NCA Music Department Team 


Ms. Prater, Music Department Head, High School Music 

tprater@naplesclassical.org 


Ms. Batista, Middle School Music 

jbatista@naplesclassical.org 


Ms. Kircher, Lower School Music 

skircher@naplesclassical.org 


*Due to venue space limitations, grades K-2 will perform their Christmas songs during their Poetry and Prose in December.


Looking to Volunteer during a School Event?



All parent/guardian volunteers must be pre-approved prior to volunteering for any school events. See more details on the quick and easy process linked below.


December's Pillar of Virtue


SERVICE


I will seek to help others through my words and deeds.

The Doctor

by Sir Luke Fildes


“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” 



Quick Links

Head of School: Mr. Wester

Dean of Students & Culture: Mrs. Heil

Associate Dean of Students & Culture: Mr. Young

Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Coach:

Mrs. D'Agostino

Upper School Dean: Dr. Rochefort

Business Manager & Facilities: Mr. S Millward

ESE Contact: Mrs. Ycaza

B.A.S.E Coordinator: Mr. Simpreux

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