Upcoming Events
November 1 PTO Monthly Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in the Upper School Dining Commons
November 10 Veterans Day Assembly @ 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium
November 11 Veteran's Day, No School
November 15 Parent Information Breakfast (for prospective families 2023-24)
PTO Texas Roadhouse Dine Out and Bake Sale
November 16 NOCA Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
November 18 Coffee with the Headmaster @ 8:10 a.m. in Spartan Hall
PTO Second-hand Uniform Sale @ 3:30 p.m. in Spartan Hall
NOCA Spirit Day, Dress down: Jeans & NOCA Swag
November 23 Thanksgiving Break Starts, No School 11/23-11/25
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Please take a moment to answer the Fall NOCA Parent Survey for the 2022-2023 school year. Submissions are requested by 11/7.
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Words of Wisdom from the Dean of Classical Curriculum
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| On Classical Education The Finish Line (Part I)
In this essay, we begin at the end. (Odd, I know.) But I want to start by considering where we’re going with our classical curriculum. What’s our finish line? This is how we can best understand what classical education is. Let’s first figure out what’s the point. What’s the target we’re aiming at? Now, as my students could tell you, I could come up with some long-winded and hopefully eloquent statement on the purpose of classical education, or quote from a venerable philosopher or educator, but I think classical education is best and most easily summarized by our school motto. Words our students recite every morning.
Click here to read more...
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2022-2023 Spartan Yearbook Orders |
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The yearbook store is now open. Get your 4th Edition Spartan Yearbook w/ Spring supplement ordered today at our Early Bird price of only $29. Order online at the link below or send a check to the office with your student's name, homeroom clearly marked on the envelope. Checks are to be made to: NOCA and add Yearbook in the memo.
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NOCA is excited to offer activities that complement the classical experience. Please click on the button to view extra-curricular offerings for the 2022-23 school year.
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- Pizza orders are reserved for students in grades 6-11 only.
- This month pizza orders and fees are due to your classroom teacher by 11/4.
- Payment must be exact change or a check made payable to Northwest Ohio Classical Academy.
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Please label payment with your student's name, purpose (pizza) and enclose it in an envelope or baggie.
- Pizza will be served on Friday 11/18.
- There will be no pizza orders processed after the deadline.
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Tutoring Tuesdays are FREE math tutoring sessions offered to students in grades 6-11 in the Upper School Dining Commons every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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The majority of Studium moderators are math teachers available for math tutoring during the scheduled school day. Please encourage your son or daughter to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
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NOCA will be honoring veterans during a Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 10, at 8:00 a.m. The program will include recitations from our Lower and Upper Schools, music by our Upper Band and Choir, and a thank you to veterans. A reception for veterans will follow the event. If you have a veteran in your family who would like to attend, please fill out the enclosed RSVP link no later than Monday, November 7. We look forward to the event and hope to see you there!
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| Celebrate with us! Students may wear any NOCA spirit or NOCA sports t-shirt/sweatshirt. Student may also wear jeans (without holes). Closed toe shoes or tennis shoes are permitted on spirit days as well.
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Inclement Weather Communication |
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Northwest Ohio Classical Academy follows TPS for school closures and delays in the event of inclement weather. Families will be notified and/or can find information via:
*Text Alert
*Email
*Television Broadcast (13 ABC News)
*Northwest Ohio Classical Academy Facebook Page and NOCA Spartans Community Group Page
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"Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation."
-Aristotle
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During first quarter, NOCA high school students have completed several tasks aimed at providing students knowledge about their interests, skills, and values. NOCA students took surveys that reveal their strengths, learning style, intelligence, and personality traits. Results of these surveys pull possible career matches, educational pathways, and metrics about occupational opportunities that establish a foundation for students as they discern their future.
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| Professional Documents
Students in grades 9-11 also received instruction on how to build a resume and the art of writing a cover letter. Students drafted their professional documents and discussed common errors that can impact job opportunities.
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Naviance
Students at NOCA have access to Naviance College and Career Readiness Planning software. Students in grades 9-11 received instruction in Naviance navigation and successfully logged in to their accounts. They are encouraged to continue to log-in and use this resource as they conduct research through self-discovery, college, career, and academic tools.
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| Click on the image to access the log-in page
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College and Career Fair
NOCA high school students attended their 1st Annual College and Career Fair in October.
College and Career Digital Resource Center
Please click on the button below to access materials that will assist your children with post-secondary plans.
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| High School 1st Semester Service Hour Due Date is December 9
NOCA students must acquire a total of 96 hours of community service prior to graduation. To assist students with accumulating the necessary hours, students are required to turn in 12 hours per semester.
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| End of Course Exams
High school students in Ohio must take and pass End of Course exams in the subjects of Algebra I and English II in order to have a pathway to graduation. A minimum passing score is 684. Students who do not pass are given the opportunity to retest every semester. Please find practice tests by clicking on the button below. The next tests will be administered in January.
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Lost and Found Items
Please label your children's sweaters and uniform items. There are many items that find their way to Lost and Found. Families are welcome to check the Lost and Found during office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Students are invited to visit at the end of the day.) Just a friendly reminder that unclaimed items are cleared out monthly (for sanitary purposes) after the Coffee with the Headmaster. Items without names are donated to the Second-hand Uniform Sale inventory.
Thanks to Kristen Beckman for spearheading the organizational effort of the Lost and Found.
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| Final Forms
Be sure to update any address, phone number or email changes in Final Forms.
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| Help to Spread the Word...
NOCA is excited to host a
Parent Information Breakfast on 11/15 at 8:00 a.m. for future Spartans interested in attending grades K-12 in the 2023-24 school year.
Space is limited. RSVP is required.
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Did you know? Every year since its opening, NOCA has had a waiting list. NOCA is the only K-12 tuition-free public classical school in Northwest Ohio. Families come from Sylvania, Perrysburg, Maumee, Springfield, Bowling Green, Washington Local, Evergreen, Wasseon, Findlay, and Toledo school districts to pursue a rigorous classical education for their children.
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| Welcome Brad Hohenberger, NOCA's new Athletic Director!
With over nine years of teaching experience and 10 years of coaching experience, Mr. Hohenberger makes an impactful addition to NOCA's faculty. He is passionate about History, sports, and is looking forward to taking the NOCA athletics program to new heights.
Go Spartans!
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High School Winter Sports: This year, NOCA will have High School teams competing in basketball and swimming. There are efforts to kick off our wrestling club to focus on learning techniques to further develop the sport for seasons to come.
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Junior High Basketball: Interested in Jr. High Basketball? Sign up for our upcoming season below. Team(s) will be playing in both the Sylvania Rec League and will have a few interscholastic games with area Jr. High Schools. Season Runs Mid-November through January. More details provided in the link below.
DEADLINE: Friday, November 4th
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TAACYL Basketball: Boys and Girls can participate in basketball through the Toledo Area Athletic Conference's Youth League. The 8 game season will start in January and run through February. Form more details and to sign up, click the link below.
DEADLINE: Friday, November 4th
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Indoor Soccer: Grades K-8 indoor soccer will be offered through the Sylvania Rec from January through mid-March. For more details and to sign up, click the button below.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 30th
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We are in need of coaches. If you are willing and able, please consider volunteering your time this season. You can sign up for more information on each of the links above. Thank you for your continued support!
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Lower school basketball clinics may be available through the Sylvania Rec for Grades K-2 in the winter pending family interest. Stay tuned for more information next month.
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High School Cross Country: This fall our Spartan Cross Country team completed their second season. We look forward to next year as we continue to grow our team and increase our footprint in NWO. Thank you to Coach Jessica Wise for volunteering this year to support our student athletes.
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High School Volleyball: Congratulations to the Lady Spartans who completed their inaugural season last month with a 4-5 record. Special thanks to Coach Jackie and Assistant Coach Julia on leading our girls this season. We are already scheduling matches for both J.V. and Varsity teams as our volleyball program continues to grow in 2023.
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The NOCA Boosters continue to work on two fundraisers this fall. The boosters and student athletes will be selling Spartan Cards for $10 to be used at local businesses to save money around NWO. 70% of the proceeds go to support athletics at NOCA. You can also show your support by wearing the Boosters' "Building virtuous leaders... one play at a time" tees. While supplies last, they will be on sale for $20. You can purchase them online by clicking the NOCA Boosters link or stop by the Boosters' concessions stand on Saturday mornings during the the K-5th soccer matches.
Join us for our Next Booster's Meeting at 6:00 PM on November 29th in the NOCA Café.
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Thank you to all the families that participated in the Charleston Wrap fundraiser this year. We appreciate your efforts to help us support our mission for another year. Special thanks to Anna Pagal for managing this fundraiser for the PTO this fall.
Feel free to email us about your experience with this year's vendor at info@nocapto.org
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Holiday NOCA Spiritwear & Gymwear Sale |
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The NOCA PTO is hosting the 3rd Annual holiday NOCA Spiritwear sale. The sale is running Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 20th.
Order this weekend to ensure you get your delivery in time for Christmas.
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Join the PTO this month at Texas Roadhouse for their monthly dine out AND Bake Sale. If you enjoy baking and would like to donate towards our sale, sign up at the link below.
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Support our school by sharing your time and talent.
For more information on how you can volunteer email us at
info@nocapto.org
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| Visit our website by clicking our logo
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PTO meetings take place the first Tuesday of every month in the NOCA Upper School Dining Commons at 7:00 PM.
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Connect with the Northwest Ohio Classical School Community
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The mission of Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a rigorous, content-rich classical curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences, one that produces thoughtful leaders and virtuous citizens.
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Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
5025 Glendale Ave.
Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: 567.420.6180
Email:info@nocacademy.org
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