Red Ribbon Week

Dear Parents,The observance of Red Ribbon Week started in 1985 after Special DEA AgentEnrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped and murdered by drug traffickers inMexico. This tragic event produced an immediate outpouring of grief, but overtime has generated a sense of hope across America through the observance ofRed Ribbon Week at the end of October in all schools, during which childrenare educated about the life-threatening effects of drug abuse and commerce, with thehope that they will reject these pitfalls. At Neuse Charter School, students will active learn through lectures, discussions and games about drug abuse the week of October 19 to October 22. On October 22, students are encourage to wear red (shirt, jacket) to express they support to a drug free life/school.

Jump Rope for Heart Winners!!!

Congratulation to Neuse Charter School for the participation in JUMP ROPE FOR HEART.
This was the first year that the school participated in this event and we raised $ 2753.21 for the American Heart Association. We have a total of 42 students that active participate in the fundraise:

The Rankings of all the Event are:

The individual winners you will be able to see in the next Award Ceremony.

Classes that raised the most:
1) Ms. Shearer 1st grade - $ 461
2) Mrs. Andres Kindergarten - $ 420
3) Mr. Johnson 6th grade - $ 299
4) Mrs. Dohner 5th grade - $ 280.05
5) Ms. Sumner 4th grade - $ 262

Classes had the biggest participation
1) Ms. Shearer 1st grade and Ms Rennie - 6 students
2) Ms McDevitt 4th grade - 5 students
3) Mrs. Andres Kindergarten - 4 students
Mr. Johnson 6th grade - 4 students
Mrs. Dohner 5th grade - 4 students
Ms. Sumner 4th grade - 4 students

It was an amazing first Jump Rope For Heart and as soon as I receive the gifts-awards from Heart American Association all participants will have your prizes.

Jump Rope For Heart is for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Jump Rope For Heart promotes the value of physical activity to elementary and middle school children while showing them they can contribute to their community's welfare. This is a time when children can establish the foundation for movement skills. these are also the years when positive learning experiences can help establish a positive attitude and appreciation for participating in regular, daily physical activity for life.

Why JUMP is so Important!

Heart disease ranks as this nation's N0. 1 killer; stroke is No. 3 and leading cause of serious disability. Every year, 1 million people die from cardiovascular disease and stroke. That`s 1 of every 2,5 deaths in the United States.

These diseases may remain critical problems in the future because of poor lifestyle habits among adults and children. For example, only one of 10 American participates in 30 minutes or more vigorous activity every day. In addition...

* Over 15% of children and adolescents are now overweight;

* 4 million children have above-normal blood pressure;

* 27 million children have high cholesterol

Healthy lifestyle can help prevent heart disease and stroke. Good nutrition, physical activity, staying tobacco free, and maintaining a healthy blood pressure and weight are all part of a healthy lifestyle. Jump Rope for Heart helps get this message across to students.

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and American Heart Association (AHA).

US Open Cup

Congratulation to Tsunami Sharks Winner of the 2009 US Open Cup!

Total Points:
1st - Tsunami Sharks - 170
2nd -Polo Peeps - 160
3rd - Killer Bass - 155
4th - Killer Bees - 140
5th - Dark Knights - 130
6th - Talking Tacos - 117
7th - Crazy Cougar - 100
8th - Ogers - 90
9th - Chargers - 67