North Central Academy News

NCA News

04/06/2021

Easter Eggstravaganza

NCA's recent Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza was a hit! Kids of all ages got to hunt for eggs, do arts and crafts and enjoy some walking tacos.

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March 10, 2021

ODAC Ski Trip

ODAC Winter Ski Trip

2/11/2021

CTC Returns to Full Time In-Person Learning

The TBAISD Career Tech Center will return to full-time attendance for all students beginning on Tuesday, February 16th. The CTC however, will be closed on Friday, February 19th, but will then be open for a full traditional schedule on Monday, February 22nd. NCA is happy that the Career Tech Center will be able to serve our students 5 days per week once again!

01/13/2021

Rotary Student of the Month

December 8, 2020

Latest Health Department Order

We had really hoped to have our 9-12 grade students back in-person learning this week, unfortunately, the Governor has decided to extend their remote learning until at least December 20h. We hope to have our 9-12 grade students resume in-person learning after Christmas Break on January 4th. Thankfully, our K-8 students can remain learning in person. We have heard from many of you and we understand the toll remote learning is taking on many of our high schoolers., if your 9-12 grade student is struggling mentally, emotionally, or academically please reach out to us. We are here to help! I will send an update once we hear from the Governor again. If you have any questions please call or text Jill Kettlewell at 231-495-1115.

Spotlights

Art School Coffee Company NCA's own 8th grader, Nehemiah Souillier has collaborated with Higher Grounds Coffee Company to create his own blend in order to fund his dream of music school. We sure hope he succeeds because he can play the piano really well! More...

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Culminating Event a Success! The Culminating Event which took place on Thursday, April 22nd showcased all the great things that happen at NCA each and every day!

Penny War Winners Ms. Variot's class won a free dress day on Friday, April 9th because they raised the most money for ODAC in the recent Penny War. Congrats to Ms. Variot's 3rd and 4th grade class!

CTC Student of the Quarter CTC Student of the Quarter NCA Junior, Ritter Hudson, has been chosen as Student of the Quarter for the second Quarter in the Construction Trades program at the Career Tech Center. Ritter's positive, can-do attitude and steady contributions to the program helped him gain this honor. Congratulations Ritter! We are so proud of you!

Dr. Seuss Spirit Week K-6 Students and staff enjoyed the Dr. Seuss Spirit week which highlighted reading and having some fun!

NCA Celebrates MLK Students at NCA celebrated Martin Luther King Day by finding out a bit more about his dream. Students in grades one and two were asked to write about what they could do to realize MLK's dream.

Welcome Mr. Gray! Mr. Jay Gray is NCA's newest staff addition. He will be taking over the K-12 Physical Education program and we are excited to have him. He attended Eastern Michigan University and has a degree is in K-12 Physical Education and Health. He loves being active and is excited to now call "Up North" home. In his free time he likes to run and mountain bike with friends. Please give him a warm NCA welcome!

PTO Santa Shop The PTO Santa Shop was a huge success and students enjoyed picking out gifts for their loved ones!

NCA Veteran's Day Click on the link to view the fantastic video NCA students made for Veteran's Day. Veteran's Day 2020 Video

NCA Welcomes New Staff Member Nadine Bowman is NCA's new 1st/2nd grade teacher. She has nine years of teaching experience and graduated in 2011 from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with emphasis on Reading and Social Studies. She grew up in Holly, Michigan. She is a HUGE Michigan State fan. She is excited to start working with everyone at NCA!

Welcome Mr. Wodierski! Mr. Devin Woiderski is excited to be back at NCA as a Paraprofessional after subbing last year. he is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University with a degree in History. He is an avid basketball fan and paintball player who loves to be outdoors. Please welcome Devin to the team!

Staff Spotlight NCA Has a Counselor Mr. Jeff Calkins has joined NCA as a counselor and he will be available on Mondays and Fridays to help students navigate the world. Mr. Calkins has a dog named Chico and loves to spend time with friends and family outdoors. He is currently working on his Master's Degree in Social Work. To contact him via email, send him a note at calkinsj@northcentralacademy.net Welcome Mr. C!

CTC Student of the Quarter Congrats to Senior Nick North who was chosen as the Student of the Quarter in the Career Tech Centers Business Careers Program.

Winter Concert The Winter Concert was a great success!

Into the Woods Jr. Students put on a fabulous production of Into the Woods Jr. - the twisted fairytale entertained audiences on two separate occasions!

CTC Student of the Quarter NCA's own Tyrone Shetler was named as the TBA Career Tech Center's student of the Quarter for the first quarter. Ty is enrolled in the Information Technology class where he learns how to network, build PC's and do the good kind of hacking. Please Congratulate Ty on a job well done!

Ms. Johnstone Has a New Role at NCA Ms. Johnstone will be our new Behavior Interventionist. She will work directly with students and parents to help support any behavioral needs that may occur during the school day.

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Graduation 2019

Rotary Student of the Month for May The May Rotary Student of the Month is our very own Etta Cole. Etta always has a smile on her face and a great attitude for learning that will take her places. She recently participated in two Forensic Competitions at the state level. She said it was a challenging experience, but could tell that she and Lizzy were new to Forensics. She looks forward to competing again next year! Congrats are well deserved for Miss Cole!