Dear PFA Members and Stakeholders:
The Academy has found a venue for the Christmas concert; therefore we now know that the date for the concert will be Tuesday, December 15, at the College of Idaho’s Jewett auditorium. In order to accommodate all our audience, I am currently considering doing the concert in two sections. The first section will probably start around 6:00 PM, and the second around 7:30. Many families will want to be present for both parts of the concert, but many other families will only need to attend one half or the other. Planning meetings for the concert are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 in Mr. Marvosh’s room. Those who are willing and able to help with this program are invited to attend.
Thanks,
Michael Marvosh
Director of Music
Nampa Classical Academy
Monday, November 30, 2009
T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Orders
Attention NCA:
Just a reminder this is the last chance to order T-shirts/Sweatshirts for 2009. Orders are due by Wednesday, December 2,2009. The next order will not be until March 2010. I know some are ordering these as Christmas gifts. If you'd like yours to be a Christmas gift you can write Christmas gift on the top of your order form and I will contact you when your order is ready.
You can print off an order form from our website and google groups page.
Any question feel free to email me: meche1005@live.com
Thanks,
Mercedes
Just a reminder this is the last chance to order T-shirts/Sweatshirts for 2009. Orders are due by Wednesday, December 2,2009. The next order will not be until March 2010. I know some are ordering these as Christmas gifts. If you'd like yours to be a Christmas gift you can write Christmas gift on the top of your order form and I will contact you when your order is ready.
You can print off an order form from our website and google groups page.
Any question feel free to email me: meche1005@live.com
Thanks,
Mercedes
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Stakeholder Q and A Session With NCA Board
The Stakeholder Q and A session with the NCA Board will take place Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 7:00PM at the NAMPA CIVIC CENTER.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Letter From the Board
November 24, 2009
Dear Stakeholders and Friends of Nampa Classical Academy,
As many of you know, we were issued two Notices of Defect yesterday morning. These two Notices were based upon, one, our intent to use religious documents in the classroom, and two, our decision (based on advice from our legal counsel) to withhold from the Commission all curricular materials relating to our pending litigation against the State. On Tuesday evening, November 17th, Chairman Goesling sent a letter to NCA demanding every single lesson plan, handout, text, and worksheet to be used in any and every lesson between now and the end of this school year in a variety of different subjects, and requiring that all such materials be delivered to the Commission by Monday, November 23rd at 8:00am.
In regards to our “intent” to use religious texts in the classroom, we sought the advice of our legal counsel and decided, as a Board, that it is time to move forward with our predetermined curriculum in accordance with our approved Charter. Up to this point in the school year, we have delayed the use of religious texts in the classroom, but cannot continue to do so without directly compromising one of the foundational tenets of the Classical Education Model, and thus compromise our responsibilities to our students and our stakeholders. This morning, the Commission directly asked us if we are using the Bible or copies of the Bible in the classroom. We truthfully answered that to date, we have not used any documents in that form. However, in the interests of transparency and full disclosure, we are indeed intending to use source documents of a religious nature in the near future as the curriculum of our offered courses of History and Literature dictates. As stated above, to do otherwise would directly compromise our curriculum and the Classical Education Model. We have delayed the introduction of such religious texts as long as we can without violating our Charter.
Lastly, we all are aware that information has been flowing fast and furious through the media, admittedly faster than we have been able to keep up with. However, the Board is consciously committed to keeping all of you informed as expediently as possible. During our Board Meeting tonight, we discussed this at length, and readily acknowledged the need for more consistent and timely communication with all of you. We are of a unified mind in this, and are working to ensure that these lines of communication with you remain open, and the flow of information continuous. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Erik Makrush, the NCA Board Public Relations Committee Chair. Mr. Makrush can be reached at 949-6772.
Sincerely,
The Nampa Classical Academy Board of Directors,
Michael Moffett, Acting Chair
Irene Gans, Secretary
Terry LaMaster, Treasurer
James Lorenzen
Erik Makrush
Dear Stakeholders and Friends of Nampa Classical Academy,
As many of you know, we were issued two Notices of Defect yesterday morning. These two Notices were based upon, one, our intent to use religious documents in the classroom, and two, our decision (based on advice from our legal counsel) to withhold from the Commission all curricular materials relating to our pending litigation against the State. On Tuesday evening, November 17th, Chairman Goesling sent a letter to NCA demanding every single lesson plan, handout, text, and worksheet to be used in any and every lesson between now and the end of this school year in a variety of different subjects, and requiring that all such materials be delivered to the Commission by Monday, November 23rd at 8:00am.
In regards to our “intent” to use religious texts in the classroom, we sought the advice of our legal counsel and decided, as a Board, that it is time to move forward with our predetermined curriculum in accordance with our approved Charter. Up to this point in the school year, we have delayed the use of religious texts in the classroom, but cannot continue to do so without directly compromising one of the foundational tenets of the Classical Education Model, and thus compromise our responsibilities to our students and our stakeholders. This morning, the Commission directly asked us if we are using the Bible or copies of the Bible in the classroom. We truthfully answered that to date, we have not used any documents in that form. However, in the interests of transparency and full disclosure, we are indeed intending to use source documents of a religious nature in the near future as the curriculum of our offered courses of History and Literature dictates. As stated above, to do otherwise would directly compromise our curriculum and the Classical Education Model. We have delayed the introduction of such religious texts as long as we can without violating our Charter.
Lastly, we all are aware that information has been flowing fast and furious through the media, admittedly faster than we have been able to keep up with. However, the Board is consciously committed to keeping all of you informed as expediently as possible. During our Board Meeting tonight, we discussed this at length, and readily acknowledged the need for more consistent and timely communication with all of you. We are of a unified mind in this, and are working to ensure that these lines of communication with you remain open, and the flow of information continuous. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Erik Makrush, the NCA Board Public Relations Committee Chair. Mr. Makrush can be reached at 949-6772.
Sincerely,
The Nampa Classical Academy Board of Directors,
Michael Moffett, Acting Chair
Irene Gans, Secretary
Terry LaMaster, Treasurer
James Lorenzen
Erik Makrush
Monday, November 23, 2009
Areas You Can Help
(Sorry to those getting this a second time I forgot to post this to the Blog:)
Dear PFA Members and NCA Staff,
I know we are all busy with the up coming Holidays. However, I wanted
to let everyone know of some areas the PFA needs your help. We have
both the PFA Representative and the Vice President positions that are
needing to be filled. At our PFA meeting Thursday we nominated Erin
Taylor for our Parent Rep. We will be voting for these positions on
Thursday, Dec. 3rd. If you are interested in either position you can
send us an e-mail at ncapfa@gmail.com.
We also are in need of some people to lead the following committees:
* PFA Newsletter
* Grant Collection
* Legislative Representative
* Social Event
* Fundraising
* Student Event
We have opportunities for you to contribute as much as you can. We
know many of you have tight schedules but be reassured that there is a
place for everyone, no matter the amount of time you are able to
contribute. Shoot us an e-mail with what you think might best fit you
and your family and we will plug you right in.
We also want to let all NCA staff/teachers know that the PFA is
incomplete without you. We want and need you to be a part of the
planning stages of our events and programs. We have a few teachers
who have been contributing their time to the PFA, but we would always
love to have more.
For a complete list of job descriptions of each position and
committees see our website at www.ncapfa.org. We look forward to
working with everyone and are excited about the support you are able
to contribute at this time.
Thank You,
--
Christine Plummer
PFA President
plum83607@gmail.com
Dear PFA Members and NCA Staff,
I know we are all busy with the up coming Holidays. However, I wanted
to let everyone know of some areas the PFA needs your help. We have
both the PFA Representative and the Vice President positions that are
needing to be filled. At our PFA meeting Thursday we nominated Erin
Taylor for our Parent Rep. We will be voting for these positions on
Thursday, Dec. 3rd. If you are interested in either position you can
send us an e-mail at ncapfa@gmail.com.
We also are in need of some people to lead the following committees:
* PFA Newsletter
* Grant Collection
* Legislative Representative
* Social Event
* Fundraising
* Student Event
We have opportunities for you to contribute as much as you can. We
know many of you have tight schedules but be reassured that there is a
place for everyone, no matter the amount of time you are able to
contribute. Shoot us an e-mail with what you think might best fit you
and your family and we will plug you right in.
We also want to let all NCA staff/teachers know that the PFA is
incomplete without you. We want and need you to be a part of the
planning stages of our events and programs. We have a few teachers
who have been contributing their time to the PFA, but we would always
love to have more.
For a complete list of job descriptions of each position and
committees see our website at www.ncapfa.org. We look forward to
working with everyone and are excited about the support you are able
to contribute at this time.
Thank You,
--
Christine Plummer
PFA President
plum83607@gmail.com
T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Orders
ATTENTION All NCA Parents:
Just a reminder that a order for T-Shirts or Sweatshirts is now being compiled. Tuesday, December 1st. is last day to order. Our next order will not be until March. You can find a copy of the order form on our website at www.ncapfa.org.
If you have any questions feel free to email Mercedes at meche1005@live.com.
Just a reminder that a order for T-Shirts or Sweatshirts is now being compiled. Tuesday, December 1st. is last day to order. Our next order will not be until March. You can find a copy of the order form on our website at www.ncapfa.org.
If you have any questions feel free to email Mercedes at meche1005@live.com.
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