During the weeks of Monday, 5/5 - Friday, 5/16 the NCLAś Spanish Honor Society will be partnering with The Pulsera Project, a fair trade nonprofit organization that seeks to empower, inspire, and educate people in Central America and the U.S.
The Pulsera Project provides sustainable, well-paying work opportunities for artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala, most of whom make colorful hand-woven bracelets, or “pulseras” in Spanish. The project then creates a market for their artwork by partnering with schools across the U.S.
Pulseras will be sold for $5 CASH here in our school during lunch or ONLINE Pulsera Online Purchase. You can pay via card, Venmo, Google and Apple Pay, or Paypal. Students can redeem pulseras with the receipt you’ll receive after your purchase, or with cash during the sale. Please note that there is a $0.50 transaction fee for all online transactions to cover service fees.
The proceeds will be invested in a wide range of social impact programs in Nicaragua & Guatemala, including:
*Sustained employment for nearly 200 artists
*Secondary education programs
* University scholarships for artisans and their families
*Healthcare for artisans and their families
*A housing program for artisans and their families
*Environmental initiatives
*Support for other social enterprises doing impactful work in these countries
INCENTIVE: The top 3 students (from Spanish Honor Society and all of the NCLA Spanish Classes combined) who sell the most bracelets will receive a prize!!!
1st place: $50 WALMART GIFT CARD
2nd place: $25 WALMART GIFT CARD
3rd place: $10 WALMART GIFT CARD
We hope this will be a highlight as students engage with the beauty of Latin American culture while lending support to these skilled artisans and their communities!
To learn more about The Pulsera Project:
Video: https://vimeo.com/238117641
Website: https://www.pulseraproject.org/
Student spotlight, Wenda McLaurin - NCLA junior
Rising 6th graders attended BAND NIGHT and got to try out all of the instruments! It was fun to see them so excited about music!!!
Each day, we will highlight a few of our seniors until senior awards day on May 15th. If you see any of these amazing seniors around, please congratulate them.
🏐 Calling All Middle School Volleyball Players! 🏐
Elevate your game at The NCLA's Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp!
📅 When: June 9-12, 1:00-3:00 PM
💰 Cost: Only $75
📍 Where: The NCLA Gymnasium
Get ready to take your volleyball skills to the next level with expert coaching, intense training, and plenty of fun! Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, improve your game IQ, or just have a great time, this camp is for YOU!
🔹 Limited spots available! 🔹
Register today and don't miss out on this awesome opportunity!
👉 Sign up now at https://secure.smore.com/n/wy4rz
Thank you to the Smith and White families who provided the Middle School staff with a delicious lunch Thursday before the break! It was super yummy and much appreciated!
Register Now!!! Join us for The NCLA's K-8 Co-ed Soccer Summer Camp! Perfect for all skill levels, this camp will build strength, skills, and confidence on the pitch. Date: July 28-31 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $125 Open to: current kindergartners through rising 8th graders (Co-ed) Location: The NCLA Coached by experienced NCLA Soccer Coaches and Varsity Soccer Team Players. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment! Register today at---> https://secure.smore.com/n/wy4rz For more information, contact us at apeascoe@thencla.org #FalconsForward!
High school science instructor Kelly Hartzell was selected as a Yellowstone Research Fellow during spring break. She participated in snow ❄️ studies, ungulate 🦬 population monitoring, and wolf 🐺 tracking with wolf biologist Rick McIntyre!
Happy Earth Day!
It is a great day to recycle, upcycle, or pick up litter!
KONA is THURSDAY this week!!! (No school Friday!) Make sure all orders are placed by 8:00 PM tonight!!! https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K424097335
Thank you Castellano Family - we appreciate the yummy breakfast treats as we power through this week!!
🦅 Falcon Game Day – Tuesday, April 15th 🦅
Big day for our athletes—come out and show your support! 💪⚡️
🏃♂️ Middle School Track
📍 Hosted by Forsyth Home Educators (at HPAC)
🕓 4:00 PM
🏌️♂️ Varsity Men’s Golf
📍 Southwick Golf Course (Hosted by River Mill Academy)
🕒 3:00 PM
⚽ Varsity Women’s Soccer
📍 HOME vs Bishop McGuinness HS
🕕 6:00 PM
⚾ Varsity Baseball
📍 AWAY @ Bishop McGuinness HS
🕖 7:00 PM
Let’s go, Falcons! #FalconsForward!
Come and join your Falcon friends at a fun night at the ballpark! Friday, May 16th - 6:30 start time!! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Northcarolina37
Thank you for spoiling the high school staff!
🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our The NCLA Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $50,000 for Promethean Boards and outdoor shade structures and need YOUR help — it just takes a minute to sign up! Then, share your page to friends & family!
🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
Want to order your student school supplies and have them delivered to your house? Our school supply store is now open! Regular orders must be placed by 6/1. After that prices go up $5. ABSOLUTE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS JUNE 22!!! https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
🌞 Join The NCLA Falcons Summer Camps! 🏀🏐
Exciting opportunities for youth this summer! Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience!
📅 Dates: June 9-12
🏐 K-8 Co-ed Volleyball Camp ($125): Mon-Thurs, 9am - 12pm
For kids of all skill levels—fun activities, new friends, and lots of action!
For current kindergartners through rising 8th graders.
🏀 MS Basketball Skills Camp ($75): Mon-Thurs, 1pm - 3pm
For campers with experience looking to take their game to the next level. (Rising 6th-8th graders)
Sharpen your skills and become the player you’ve always wanted to be!
✨ Space is limited! Register today by copying this link ---> https://secure.smore.com/n/wy4rz
Get ready for an epic summer of sports and fun at The NCLA's summer sports camps! 🎉 Join us for days filled with games, skills, and unforgettable memories. Our coaches will help you develop skills, build confidence, and achieve your athletic goals while making new friends along the way. Copy and paste this link into your browser for more information and to register--> https://secure.smore.com/n/wy4rz
The cooking class will be selling cookies to the elementary students tomorrow for $1. Small bills appreciated!!!!
NCLA's High School Spanish classes recently participated in their own March Madness competition, Locura de marzo. It is a celebration of Hispanic culture and language through music. Students are introduced to two new songs a day by various artists throughout the Spanish-speaking world. These songs battle each other. Students complete a prediction bracket and at the end the students that chose the winning song received prizes!
Winners: Asher Khan, Makenzie Parker, Haley Nguyen, Madison East, Amy Koo, Abigail Jones, Ryas Ferguson, Cydney Mounce, Kaity Nicoletta
