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Weekly Update: November 11-17

Posted by TNCS on Nov 10, 2017

  • Saturday, November 11

    • US Homecoming Dance

  • Monday, November 13

    • MS Scrabble Tournament begins
    • Basketball practices begin

  • Tuesday, November 14

    • Sabernetics Team field trip to the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant

  • Wednesday, November 15

    • LF field trip to the Virginia Holocaust Museum (Bowling/Petzer students)
    • Basketball Preseason Parent Meeting, 6;30-7:30pm, Greenwood Commons

  • Friday, November 17

    • MS and US Clubs meet

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

Tier 1 Dress Day

Friday, November 17 will be a Tier 1 dress day for students! Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines for Tier 1 dress. 

Fall Athletic Awards Assembly

Parents are invited to join us Tuesday, November 21 at 2:15 for our Fall Athletic Awards Assembly. All students will dress in Tier 3 attire that day. Parents are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat before students arrive. Overflow parking available at Scottish Rite Temple. This day is full-day Tier 3 dress for all students.

Clubs on Friday 

The Middle School and Upper School students will enjoy another round of clubs this Friday.  

Parents Association Fall Raffle


Have you been wanting to get away to the beach, try out the winery in Barboursville, or been dreaming about the tacky lights tour? If you answered yes to any of the above, then try your odds and purchase a raffle ticket! The raffle is sponsored by the TNCS Parents Association and all funds raised will go directly back to TNCS, providing support for academics, student life, technology, and more! There are 3 different packages (full details online):

  • Virginia Beach Getaway: a 4-night stay at a townhome in Virginia Beach
  • Tacky Light Tour & Dinner: Enjoy Richmond’s Tacky Light Tour on a TNCS bus following dinner hosted by TNCS staff
  • Barboursville Double-Date: A double-date day-trip to Barboursville Vineyard including a tour and special samples.

Tickets will be sold through November 30 and winners will be announced December 1. You can purchase tickets online, at various events, during some carpool lines throughout the month, or by contacting Virginia Layfield in the Development Office.

This is the Parents Association’s big fall fundraiser and we need all hands on deck to make this the most successful raffle yet! Forward the email to friends, family, and co-workers, share the details on social media, and help sell tickets at school! Physical tickets are available for checking out to sell. Contact Virginia to arrange pickup. Click here to sign up to help sell tickets at November events at TNCS. We will be adding some dates for carpool line soon.

Thank you in advance for supporting TNCS!

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Holton Elementary Fall Festival

Middle School students enjoyed helping at the Holton Elementary Fall Festival on Saturday, November 4th. They served bread and drinks, cleared tables, and painted pumpkins. They did a wonderful job serving their local community and representing TNCS.

Veteran’s Day at Westminster Canterbury

On Friday November 10th, Westminster Canterbury celebrated Veteran’s Day by inviting others to visit with veterans who live there. They had tables set up for visitors to see their memorabilia and to have the chance to hear their stories. Middle School students were invited to attend and it was voluntary for them to do so during their afternoon club time. This was our third year celebrating Veteran’s Day with residents!  

8th Grade Assembly about US Life

During an assembly on Thursday, November 16, 8th grade students will hear from Upper School teachers about various aspects of Upper School life at TNCS. This assembly dovetails with a similar assembly held last month in which seniors gave 8th graders highlights and advice pertaining to Upper School life. 

MS Fall Scrabble Tournament 

If your middle school student has been discussing how to spell words that contain V, X, or Z, perhaps they have signed up to compete in the annual M.S. Scrabble Tournament. 20 two-person teams will hold matches during Lunch every day, beginning Monday, November 13, and culminating in the final playoff Monday, November 20. Encourage practice at home!

Field Trips

We have two field trips coming up next week! Each of these trips involves only a small number of students. Check with your child to see if they are involved. On Tuesday, November 14 the Sabernetics Team will be visiting the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to get some ideas for their upcoming Robotics challenge. They will miss 7th and 8th periods but return by dismissal time. On Wednesday, November 15 Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Petzer are taking a few of their LF students to the Virginia Holocaust Museum, in conjunction with reading Milkweed and The Diary of Anne Frank. These students will miss 7th and 8th period and return to school slightly after dismissal time.  

UPPER SCHOOL NEWS

College Acceptances

Congratulations to the following seniors who have been accepted to colleges:  

  • Gray: University of Mary Washington
  • Mackenzie: Savannah College of Art & Design and Lipscomb University
  • Christa: Randolph College
  • Thomas: Lynchburg College

Stay tuned for more acceptances!

ATHLETICS

Fall Athletic Awards Assembly

Parents are invited to join us Tuesday, November 21 at 2:15 for our Fall Athletic Awards Assembly. All students will dress in Tier 3 attire that day. Parents are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat before students arrive. Overflow parking available at Scottish Rite Temple. This day is full-day Tier 3 dress for all students.

Saber Basketball

LUNCHES

Pizza Mondays

Mondays are pizza days for lunch at TNCS, to benefit the athletic department. Slices of cheese and pepperoni pizza from Domino’s are available. Students place their order on sheets posted on campus. Pizza is $1.50/slice. Drinks are also available for $1.00. Both are billed to the student’s account. Cash is not accepted.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help serve pizza on Mondays from 11:45am – 1:15. Click here to sign up to help!

Jason’s Deli Lunch Options Tuesday – Thursday

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays students are able to purchase in advance lunches from Jason’s Deli. Orders are submitted online by noon the day before delivery. Click here for the order form, which can also be found via a link at the top of the school’s homepage.

Food Truck Fridays

Join us for our Food Truck Fridays! Upper School Lunch, 11:53 – 12:26; Middle School Lunch, 12:33 – 1:06.

  • November 17 – Carytown Burgers and Fries
  • November 24 – Thanksgiving Break
  • December 1 – Pizza Day – Proceeds benefit Saber Athletics 
  • December 8 – The Boardwalk 
  • December 15 – Exams and Group Projects – No Lunch on Campus 

 

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