The Sandbox | May 23, 2018
Wise Words
You may not know this about me but I am a dyed-in-the-wool, hardwired baseball fan. And, before you ask — yes, this is a relatively new thing for me. And no, it's not just any baseball team — just the Washington Nationals. I'm really not quite sure how it happened, but it did. I love watching them play. And yes, I was one of those crazy people in the stands last night after the spectacular thunderstorm, cheering when Michael A. Taylor hit the walk-off that saved the game. It was a rather unique experience and when I have grandchildren one day, I will be able to say to them with pride, "Yes, granny was there."
There are a lot of reasons to love baseball: the skill it takes to throw a pitch, singing "Take me out to the ball game" at the seventh inning stretch, the racing presidents, oh, and hot dogs (how could I forget the hot dogs?). But in all seriousness, watching the Nat's lose and come back for a win last night is another reason I really love baseball. Baseball players know how to take risks and deal with failure. They understand what it means to take a chance and the cost of having it fail, but getting up to tackle it again. Read more...
Announcements & Reminders
Deadline: June 1st, 2018
Click here to log into the Magnus Health Forms portal using your My BackPack login information to view Required Forms
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CHILD's Required Medical and Administrative Forms - Seriously!
- For all families with children enrolled for the 2018-19 school year and Rainbow Camp this summer, you must submit all completed and updated documents by June 1, 2018.
- All Forms must be uploaded on the Magnus Health portal. NCRC will not be able to accept any physical forms.
Please Note
The playground will be closed for a staff function from 1:00-3:00pm on Wednesday, June 6th.
NCRC Olympics
The Olympics are coming up on
Wednesday, May 30th!
They will be held outdoors, so here are a few reminders:
-Wear your NCRC Color Class T-shirt!
- Wear Sneakers
-Wear a hat
-Apply sunscreen
-Bring water bottle (optional)
Let the games begin!
Coming Up...
Rain Date: Friday, June 1st
3:00-4:30pm
NCRC Playground
Please join us in saying Bon Voyage to Ms. Marian with a popcorn and popsicle party on the NCRC playground. Parents, children, alums, and caregivers are welcome to join in the fun.
Thursday, June 14th
6:00-8:00pm
NCRC Motor Room
Be Safe and be smart this summer with CPR, Water Safety, and First Aid training.
Parents, Grandparents and caregivers are invited to attend this important family safety event taught by Earl Ostrander of CPR Road Tour.
$46 per person
Book Fair at Politics and Prose:
Save the Date, and Volunteers Needed!
Politics and Prose is located at
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Join us at Politics and Prose on Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-10pm for a Book Fair to Support the NCRC Library!
Mention NCRC to the cashier, and
20% of your purchase will help support NCRC and its Library Program.
We're looking for a handful of parent volunteers to help sit at the NCRC table in shifts throughout the day. A great opportunity to relax at the bookstore and chat with fellow parents!
Please forgo membership discounts so that the entire purchase may benefit NCRC. Gift certificates, special orders, memberships, and coffee house items are excluded from this opportunity.
End of Year Beer Bash - Tickets Still Available!
Celebrate the end of the school year with cold beer and the NCRC community!
When:
Saturday, June 2nd at 7pm
Where:
Franklin Home - Chevy Chase, MD
Cost:
$50 per ticket
*All proceeds from ticket sales go to Tuition Assistance!*
Hosted by the Franklin and Tilghman Families
Click below for more details and to purchase tickets
Summer Playground Playdates
Come to NCRC to play on any of the following dates! Our hope is to connect families, build positive experiences for your children during the summer months, and provide the opportunity for current and incoming families to meet ahead of the school year.
Drop-in and meet new friends! You can sign up through the Sign Up Genius link (if you want the reminder a couple of days in advance) or just show up when you are available!
June 9, July 14, August 25 @ 10:00 AM on the NCRC Playground.
Resources
This Week's Sign:
"Sad"
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