Lower Elementary
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
lOWER eLEMENTARY sCHOOL
Welcome to our Lower Elementary School! This division consists of Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. Your Lower Elementary leadership and support team includes:
- Lower Elementary Principal – Mrs. Pam Jackson
- Lower Elementary Assistant Principal – Mrs. Sarah Leighow
- Lower Elementary Executive Assistant – Mrs. Satori Wong
- K-5th Counselor – Mr. Gene Berge
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Teachers
Kindergarten TeacherS
Elisabeth Bayard
Mackenzie Dahlberg
Kandice Krause
Melody Vaandering
Lynette Van Hofwegen
First Grade Teachers
Taylor Ahlin
Karley Kincaid
Judy Lagerwey
Brienna Reinertsen
Becca Wellan
Second Grade Teachers
Shelaine Calles
Camille Dittemore
Ruth Haugo
Abby Nerud
Heather Sidenquist
PreK-2nd Specialists Teachers
Jeremy Atkins, PE
Abbie Broekhuis, PE
Kristi Conser, PE
Jacie Dewitt, Computers
Carrie Kroeker, Library
Brianna Mitchelson, Art
Aubrey Mangle, Music
Greeny Montances, Project Lead the Way
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THE NCA DIFFERENCE
- Caring & Professional Staff
- Arts and Enrichment Classes
- Advanced Placement in Math and Reading
- Fine Arts
- STEM Program
- Registered Nurse on-site
- THRIVE Tutoring Program
- Weekly Chapel Services
- Enrichment Classes and Clubs
Lower ELEMENTARY HOURS
8:30 AM – 3:05 PM / MON-THURS
8:30 AM – 1:05 PM / FRI
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ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Bible
Daily Bible lessons and weekly chapels help integrate Biblical principles into each of our students’ lives.
Spanish
Students develop deeper multicultural awareness as they are immersed in the Spanish language through weekly classes highlighting Spanish songs and games.
Engineering Classes (PLTW)
Science is brought to life through discovery and experimentation as our students create projects like simple machines, robots, and other STEM-based activities.
Music Class
Music is the language of the soul. Students shine as they learn how to communicate with others through the creation of music with both their voices and instruments.
Physical Education
Our students learn the importance of physical fitness and working together as a team while laughing, playing and having fun!
Art
Our students learn self-confidence and the rewards of taking risks as they create various projects while following in the footsteps of great artistic masters.
Recess
We foster interpersonal skills focusing on social and emotional development through supervised free play and organized games.
THRIVE Program
The leaders of tomorrow are being shaped and formed through the guidance and support provided by our various extracurricular programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We provide AM and PM care for students through our Extended Care Program.
No. Our Elementary program supports full-day Kindergarten only.
Our Application and Enrollment Process for each new School Year is as follows:
- New Families – Applications begin January 1st.
- Current Families – Continuous Enrollment process begins March 1st.
Applications during the current school year are accepted through 2nd quarter. The application process includes a New Student Assessment and there may be a wait-pool for enrollment.
Please see our Join NCA webpage for more information.
Yes! We use Ordo.
Please see our Visit NCA webpage to request a tour of our school. We provide options every week.
LOWER ELEMENTARY TEAM
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