Friday, February 14, 2014

Field Trip: NCTS Students Practice Etiquette


 JELCC Director, Mrs. Wright-Browner taught NCTS students the skills and value of etiquette.  
Upon completion of the etiquette course, Mrs. Wright-Browner and JELCC Assistant Director, Mr. Funk treated students to breakfast at Le Peep Restaurant, where students practiced etiquette skills and enjoyed socializing with each other. 


Phebra shares, "I learned that everyone can be proper and really disciplined when they want to be. I will remember this day, when all the students were nice and when all the adults had smiles on their faces as they complimented us."
(IB Learner Profile:  Principled!) 

Yemi explains, "I learned that trying something new isn't that bad, after all.  I enjoyed the food and company, and I will remember this day." 
(IB Learner Profile:  Open-minded!)



Jodecie recalls, "I will remember the good time I had hanging out with friends and teachers.  I enjoyed the day, and I am happy that the teachers and directors invited us to breakfast."
(IB Learner Profile:  Reflective!)

Anjayla shares, "I will remember getting to know some people who I had never talked to before this field trip."  Similarly, Kourtney explains, " I really enjoyed the whole event.  I got to start some friendships that I never even knew existed."  
(IB Learner Profile: Caring!)

Kordell reflects, "Proper etiquette is something we will all need to know later in life.I appreciate that our teachers and administrators took us to breakfast and made learning etiquette fun." 
(IB Learner Profile:  Balanced!)



Monday, February 3, 2014

Congratulations! 

6 students have completed the Nova Net reading program!
All 6 students met their target scores! 
Be proud! 

Friday, January 17, 2014

NCTS Volunteers for Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis

NCTS partnered with Gleaners to help fight hunger in Indianapolis. 
 While volunteering, NCTS students worked as a team to package 22,400 pounds of food. 
As a result of this team effort, 560 Indianapolis families will receive care packages from Gleaners. 

"I learned that it is better to think about others before yourself."  -Kourtney

"Volunteering at Gleaners was a lot of work.  We packed enough boxes to feed about 550 families. It was a lot of work, but knowing that I was helping people, made it all worth it.  If we had another chance to volunteer at Gleaners, I would do it again.  I think everyone should visit and volunteer." -Kordell

"This field trip really made me think about what life must be like for working moms.  It must be long and tiring. I am glad I got to help by stocking and lifting boxes of food and preparing the boxes for shipping. The field trip was a great experience."  -Cordell

"Gleaners was a very fun experience, and I hope that one day I can do it all again."  -Cameron

"I had a huge blast on this field trip.  I found it extremely cool that I was helping others and giving back to others! I hope to do this again sometime soon.  Volunteering was a great way to start off this new year, 2014!"  -Victoria

Thursday, January 9, 2014