“inTune with Tomorrow”

May 14, 2008

There will be many opportunities to enjoy the musical talents of NSA’s students before this school year ends: The rescheduled Jazz Band Concert will take place in the Nancy Russell Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19. The Chorus Concert is at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15; the Upper School Chorus, 6th & 7th grades Chorus, Lower School Chorus Club and Percussion Club will perform. The Lower School Band Concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, and the Upper School Band Concert is on Thursday, May 22, also at 7:30 p.m. All performances (except Jazz Band) will take place in the cafetorium.

SUMMER PROGRAMS UPDATES!

NEW FIELD TRIP
Week 4 Pirate Adventure Week - June 30 – July 3
Our Pirate Ship, Pieces of Eight, has sailed off into the sunset and will not be in Virginia this summer. New adventures await campers participating in Pirate Adventure Week as we explore a brand new field trip. Campers will board the Miss Hampton and sail to Fort Wool where they will participate in a pirate water gun battle, picnic and tour the island once known as the Rip-Raps when it was created on a shoal in 1818. You won’t want to miss this exciting adventure!

Space is still available in the new HEAD START ON MIDDLE SCHOOL camp. Dates July 7 – 11 Time – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Don’t delay. This camp is filling quickly!

Counselor in Training positions are filled on Weeks 1, 3, 7 & 8. There are a few openings on other weeks.

Explore the Great Outdoors and Zoo Week are filled.

CAMPS IN DANGER OF FILLING
Simon says, “Let’s Go to Kindergarten”
Create! Create! Create! Creative Writing
Volleyball
Kindergarten Play Camp
Exploring Spanish (K-2)
Wonderful Words
Dog Days of Summer

DON’T MISS A SUMMER OF FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT NSA SUMMER PROGRAMS!

Fifth graders’ Parents – Don’t forget that your child is required to have the Pertussis Booster – Refer to your letter from Lisa Johnson, School Nurse.

Please be reminded that athletic physicals will be given at NSA on May 19. (Please ask the school nurse to record your blood pressure on the form prior to having your physical.) The cost is $15.00. Any student who will be in 7th-12th grade and is interested in playing any sport at any time next year MUST submit the NSA athletic physical form to the Upper School office no later than August 1.

There are a couple of “Lost & Found” items of note in the Lower School office (in addition to the usual array of clothing, shoes and lunch boxes!)- a camera lens was brought in from the third grade May Day program and a David Yurman ring with a greenish yellow stone appeared this week. Please come by and claim either item you have misplaced.

Current Land’s End school catalogs are available in the Lower School office. NSA is registered as a Preferred School with Land’s End so 3% of the net sales made using our Preferred School number (9000-8115-9) are returned to the school as a donation.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades
Wednesday, May 21
Time: 8:30-10:30
Location: Football Field
Our annual Field Day activities will be held on May 21 from 8:30-10:30 on the football field for grades 1-3. Classes will be divided into 18 teams that will rotate through designated stations. After Field Day, the children will return to their classrooms and continue with their regular schedule.
Each child should come to school appropriately dressed in order to enjoy the activities. GYM SHOES ARE A MUST! Please apply sunscreen at home before sending your child to school that morning. Also, have them bring a bottle of water, labeled with their name on it. A hat may also be beneficial.
Perry Leggett
Lower School PE

Dates to Note:

• Teachers will have a workday in the afternoon on Friday, May 16, as students are dismissed at noon.
• “Evening on the Lawn", The Virginia Symphony's extraordinary outdoor concert, is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bring the kids and your picnic and join us for this evening under the stars at NSA!
• There is a noon dismissal on Friday, May 23; Extended Care is NOT open .
• School is closed on Monday, May 26, in celebration of Memorial Day.