On Tuesday October 27, 2020 we held our first quarter awards ceremony. We are so proud of all of our students and their accomplishments! Click on a link below to view the students receiving their awards.
Elementary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWU0J4W4K5E
Middle School:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdtouxURM0M
High School:
September 23, 2020
A new command I give you:
Love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.
John 13:34-35
Precious Parents,
I want to begin this letter thanking all of you for the support given to NTA during these very trying times. Although the budget is very tight this year due to keeping the numbers low in the classroom so that social distancing can take place, we are seeing the Hand of God meet our needs. In every area on the campus of Northwood Temple Academy, we are witnessing the Lord move in mighty ways. Just yesterday during the middle school reboot groups, several students gave their hearts to the Lord for the very first time and many others rededicated their lives to following Him. You do realize that could not have happened if we were not having school. I marvel at the goodness of God! There have been times we have struggled to have parent volunteers on campus, but this year so many of you have volunteered to help take temperatures every day and several of you are helping to sub in classrooms when teachers are sick. Teachers are required to stay home if they exhibit any of the COVID-19 symptoms, so this has increased the need for more substitutes than were needed in the past.
Some of our faculty and staff have faced great trials this year. If you have a high school student, you know that Mr. Williams (high school math) lost his son last week at the age of 38. Mrs. Morgan, our cafeteria director, has been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and started her chemotherapy treatments last week. Ms. Edwards (6th grade) experienced a loss of eyesight and had to be taken back to Kentucky for emergency treatment, therefore having to resign her position. There have been several other physical attacks on our faculty and staff but this is enough to demonstrate that these are hard times indeed.
As I walk down the hallways in each building and hear excellent teaching and learning happening, as I hear the laughter of students filling the classrooms although wearing masks and sitting behind acrylic shields, and I as stand at the door of the gym and watch the girls play volleyball and stand on the hill and watch the boys play soccer…….God whispers to my heart….This is good….very good!
Will you commit to pray daily for Northwood Temple Academy? Will you commit to pray for the health of our faculty, staff, and students? Will you commit to pray that God will do amazing things (Joshua 3:5) on the campus of Northwood Temple Academy? God always hears the prayers of His people!
Carpe Aeternitatum!
R. McLamb
The 2020-2021 school year has officially begun. Take a peek at our morning drop off. Thanks JerFilm Productions!
Below you will find a few reminders, announcements, and calendar dates:
NTA 2020-2021 COVID Re-Opening Update as of July 16 – Video Update
The Northwood Temple Academy Re-Opening update as of July 16, 2020, can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxfZuBBbHWk&feature=youtu.be
NTA Announcements & Updates
Make sure to follow our social media pages and visit our website for the most up-to-date NTA news and information.
· NTA Website – NTAEAGLES.com / NTA News Page - https://www.ntaeagles.com/news
· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NTAeagles/
· Instagram - @ Northwoodeagles
Elementary Classroom Shields
Due to many parents voicing concerns over the plan to use cardboard shields for desks, 200 acrylic shields have been ordered. The shields cost NTA approximately $10,000.00. If anyone would like to make a donation toward the cost of the shields it would be appreciated.
Waiver
All parents must sign and have a waiver notarized before students return to school. We have heard that there has been some concern about notarizing the waiver since there was a line for the student signature, and most students cannot waive their rights as minor children. The student signature line is only for those students 18 years of age and older. The updated waiver is attached.
Middle / High School Fall Sport Information
The NCISAA, our State Conference, has rolled out updates for the fall athletic season.
Official practice will begin on August 10. Games can begin on August 31.
Please note - this is subject to change. The state must be in Phase 3 for full practice to start on August 10.
We can’t wait to see our fall athletes- MS Volleyball, Middle School Soccer, Varsity Cross Country, Volleyball, and Soccer.
Visit our website for additional athletic information. https://www.ntaeagles.com/overview
Middle School & Varsity Soccer Conditioning
NTA will continue soccer workouts for the next two weeks, at the NTA soccer field. Workouts are open to students in grades 6th - 12th, who are planning to play during the Fall Athletic Season 2020-2021. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, July 27th @ 7:30-8:30 am @ NTA
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:30-8:30 am @ NTA
Friday, July 31st @ 7:30-8:30 am @ NTA
TIME CHANGE DUE TO TEACHER’S WEEK…
Monday, Aug 3rd @ 7:00-8:00 am @ NTA.
Wednesday, Aug 5th @ 7:00-8:00am @ NTA
Friday, Aug 7th @ 7:00-8:00 am @ NTA.
Boys Soccer Tryouts have been delayed to start by the NCISAA, and will now begin on Monday, Aug. 10th on the NTA soccer field. The time for those tryouts will be from 5:00-7:00pm. Should you not be able to attend due to vacations or other planned activities, please contact me with your desire to play, and we can schedule a private workout/tryout when you return.
At these workouts, TEMPERATURES will be checked before each workout session. Please, if you have had a fever of 99.1 or higher and/or have had symptoms of coughing, sneezing, and vomiting, DO NOT come to these workouts for a 72-hour period. This is for your and my protection as we follow COVID-19 State and NTA Guidelines.
Students participating MUST have the following on file by Aug 10th:
1. Copy of a current physical brought to conditioning - Physicals are good for 13 months
2. Signed consent to participate and release form – (these can be found at https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-camps-and-workouts). I will also have copies at each workout session. A parent’s or guardian’s signature is a MUST on this form unless you are 18 years of age or older.
3. Cleats, shin guards, soccer ball, and water bottles for protection and hydration. Should the forecast call for rain, we will be inside the gym. Therefore, please bring tennis shoes as well for each session.
Visit https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-camps-and-workouts to review and sign all release forms.
Varsity Cross Country Conditioning
Varsity Cross Country is open to students in 7th - 12th grade. Cross country runs 5K (3.1 miles) races during the Fall Athletic Season.
If your student is interested in running cross country please email Coach Hodges at Wendy.Hodges@ntaeagles.org to be updated on the latest season information.
Cross Country Conditioning will continue in August. Additional details will be sent out next week.
Students participating in Cross Country Conditioning MUST have the following:
1. Copy of a current physical brought to conditioning - Physicals are good for 13 months
2. Signed consent to participate and release form - Can be found at https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-camps-and-workouts. Copies will be available at conditioning. Parents must sign this form.
3. proper running attire (running shoes) and water
Please visit https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-camps-and-workouts to review and sign all summer release forms.
For additional questions regarding Varsity Cross Country, contact Coach Hodges @ wendy.hodges@ntaeagles.org.
Child Size Masks
NTA has ordered small child size masks that have a place for the student name. Masks can be purchased for $2.00
Save the Date – 1st Day of School – Thursday, August 13
We can’t wait to begin the new school year on Thursday, August 13.
NTA Preschool Open House
Join us for Preschool Open House! The event will be held Wednesday, July 29, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, by appointment only.
Contact the main office at 910-822-7711 to schedule an appointment.
This is the perfect opportunity to see our classrooms, meet the teachers, explore the curriculum, and learn about the NTA mission and vision.
We offer 4-year-old half-day and full-day programs.
Please note – in the event of another school closure this upcoming school year, the NTA Preschool WILL remain OPEN.
We can't wait to meet you at the Preschool Open House. Don’t forget to call and schedule your appointment at 910-822-7711.
Eagles - please share with your friends and neighbors!
Student Resource Fees
The 2020-2021 resource fee has been charged to your FACT Account. There are three separate charges that total $400. If paid by July 31, there is a $25 discount, after July 31, the cost will be $425.
The resource fee includes - books, security, and a development fee. For additional information visit -
******Please note - Spaces are limited in certain grades! Please pay your fees online to reserve a place for your child.
The Main Office Hours
NTA Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and also by appointment. Feel free to call the office and schedule an appointment if you cannot come by during our regular office hours.
New NTA Spirit Wear
Check out the new NTA spirit wear @ https://ntaspirit2020.itemorder.com/sale
Please note - High School students are able to wear spirit wear shirts every day for the upcoming school year!!!
The 2020-2021 uniform policy is attached.
NTA 2020-2021 Elementary Teacher Opportunities
We have a few open elementary positions for this upcoming school year. Visit https://www.ntaeagles.com/partners-1 for an application or additional information.
Please feel free to refer a friend.
NTA is Now Enrolling / Referral BONUS .....Free Tuition for ONE YEAR
Did you hear the news? Refer five (5) students that enroll and complete one quarter and you will receive FREE TUITION for one year for one student.
2020 SUMMER READING LISTS/BOOK REPORTS / 2020-21 SUPPLY LISTS
The summer reading and the supply lists have been posted to the NTA website.
Visit https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-reading-school-supply for additional information.
*** Please note Middle School Students do not have summer reading.
IMPORTANT - Supplies Needed - EAGLES - We need your assistance with school supplies. Please begin to purchase hand sanitizer and Lysol disinfectant wipes to be used for your child's classroom this school year.
For additional school supply information visit https://www.ntaeagles.com/summer-reading-school-supply
Marcos NTA Fundraiser Night
Make sure to visit Marcos Pizza (Ramsey St) on Monday nights beginning August 3rd. If you make a purchase on Mondays, they will donate 15% of your bill to NTA.
(Don’t forget to mention NTA when you make your purchase)
Thank you in advance for supporting NTA through dinner!
Have a great day. See you soon!
Find us on Facebook & Instagram for the latest NTA News!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NTAeagles/
Instagram - @ Northwoodeagles
NTA Website - NTAEAGLES.COM
NTA Mission Statement: Northwood Temple Academy is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that promotes excellence in teaching and learning, focusing on high academic standards, excellence in fine arts, emotional well-being, and physical strength. We are nurturing today’s children and developing tomorrow’s kingdom leaders.
NTA Vision Statement: Northwood Temple Academy seeks to lead and nurture students from early childhood through twelfth grade into spiritually, emotionally mature Christians academically prepared to articulate boldly and effectively a Biblical worldview that enables them to serve in their careers and callings.
Good afternoon,
Please see the attached update from the NCISAA on Fall Sports 2020.
Official practice will now start on August 10. The dead period for Winter and Spring Sports will begin then and run until August 31. We can not have any official athletic events until August 31.
One thing that was stressed during the meeting today is that all of this is subject to change. The state must be in Phase 3 for full practice to start on August 10.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks again for all you do!!
Mike Oxendine
Athletic Director
email: mike.oxendine@ntaeagles.org
NTA Re-Opening Plan Update as of July 16, 2020
NTA School Re-opening Plan Update as of July 16, 2020
Dear Parents,
Attached you will find Northwood Temple Academy School Re-opening Plan. Please take note that this is a draft—-and changes could be made before school begins. We have carefully studied the legal advice from our accrediting agencies and from the CDC. Read over it carefully. Next week you will receive a survey concerning the plan—we will take your feedback and make changes if we can. The survey will also give you an opportunity to give your opinion on whether NTA should open with students in the seats. It is my desire to begin school with students in the seat. We have spent over $6000.00 getting the school ready with all of the safety equipment and measures that we possibly can to make NTA safe for your student to return. Our children need to be in school! Please continue to pray for our precious school. The enemy would love to shut down Christian Education in a time where our culture so desperately needs to know about the Hope we have in Jesus! Carpe Aeternitatum!
Renee McLamb
Head of School - Northwood Temple Academy
Important School News - Due to COVID 19 restrictions, we will not be able to have our Welcome Back Night on August 11th as planned. Additional information regarding meeting teachers will be forthcoming.
We are LIVE with Mrs. McLamb, NTA Head of School, to discuss 2020-2021 enrollment.
June 11, 2020
So God created man in His own image,
in the image of God He created him,
male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27
Precious Parents,
Although it has only been eight days since school has officially ended for students, faculty, and staff, it seems as though it has been months. The past weeks have been filled with life-changing, life-altering events. First, COVID19 totally changed the way we did school almost overnight! Then the tragic event of George Floyd losing his life at the hands of someone trusted to protect life. Again, both events are life-changing and life-altering events not just for our country, but also for our community and our school. Many of you have sent me emails asking why I have not released plans for how the school will meet the CDC requirements for COVID19 and what school will look like in 2020-2021. I want you to know we are working on it! As soon as we have something concrete, we will send it out.
Over the past couple of days, I have received emails and messages asking why I have not issued a statement of solidarity or spoken on the events that have touched the hearts of our NTA families in the past few weeks. It is definitely not because I have not been thinking about it. My first gut reaction was that I had to be prepared to help our students deal with the horrible events that have taken place in our country. And so I have been busy compiling ideas to bring unity and understanding. I apologize if my silence appeared to be my stance, for that truly was not my intention. I wanted to be able to say the right things—I wanted to make sure that I did not speak out of ignorance but out of understanding. I wanted to make sure that everything I said was based on the very Word of God. I had made plans to release a video during the week of the 18th to address the issues at hand. However, I now understand that my delay has been hurtful to some, and for that I am deeply sorry. Dr. Taylor, the president of ACSI, made the following statement in a webinar on racial reconciliation, and it expresses the way I feel and have felt over the past few weeks. He said, “I’m not smart enough or wise enough to have all of the answers, but I do know pain and hurt when I see it.”
The motivating factor for every believer in Christ to speak out at this time in history is very simple. It comes from 2 Corinthians 5:13, “the love of God compels us.” Again, I don’t confess to know everything or understand everything that African-Americans are feeling at this time, but I want to understand because “the love of God compels me.” No believer should have a difficult time saying, Black lives matter, because Black lives matter to God. I know “all lives matter” to God, but love demands that we have compassion, empathy and love for those brothers and sisters who are hurting right now. So when people—who were created in the image of God—are hurting, it must be the love of God that compels us to help bring healing. Every generation since Adam has needed racial reconciliation. Jesus came to earth and lived in a time of great ethnic division, yet His message was very clear.
God so loved the WORLD that He gave His only son…John 3:16
I look forward to sharing more through video next week and will be putting together NTA Round Table Discussions. We, as a Christian school, will work to bring hope, healing and understanding.
In Jesus,
R McLamb
