Thursday, October 30, 2014

NCTS Student of the Month for October 2014 -- Mark Thomas

Mark exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Balanced.  He understands the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve well-being for himself and others.  Congratulations Mark!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Guest Speaker:  Mr. Ke'vin Roberts

Mr. Roberts addressed NCTS students, sharing his inspiring story of perseverance through difficult times, and explaining the difference between being "good" and being "great."

Students later shared their thoughts on his speech:
"I thought his speech was really inspirational.  He told us you can go get what you want.  No matter what the odds, you go for it."  ~George
"I thought Mr. Roberts' speech was heart warming.  It really opened my ears, and I realize that everybody's really not that different."  ~Darrale
"Mr. Roberts' speech was encouraging.  The part that meant the most to me was his life experience, to tell us to make the best future for ourselves."  ~Leah

"It made me learn that no matter what I'm going through or coming from, it cannot make me give up on what I want."  ~Brandi

"Mr. Roberts told us that being good is okay...but being great is when you never give up."  ~Armon