Prayer Time for Ms. Jones
We will be having a daily prayer time for Ms. Jones at the bell tower from 7:40-7:50 am everyday, until further notice. All are welcome to join us for a time of prayer to lift up our beloved teacher, mentor, co-worker, and friend. Please join us for a minute or two or all 10 minutes... Any amount of time that you can devote to this will be a blessing to Ms. Jones and her family.
 
On rainy days, prayer will take place in the HS Conference room.
 
If you can't make our prayer time, please pray wherever you are and all day long for the complete healing and restoration of Ms. Jones.
 
"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:11

Junior Parent Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for all juniors and their parents Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00pm in the Surfside Cafe. We will discuss transcripts, grades, class rank, graduation requirements, SAT/ACT, College Admissions Process and Bright Future Scholarships. Please make plans to attend. 

Congratulations
Congratulations to the following NCS students for auditioning and being selected to be part of the Florida Music Educators Association All-State Ensembles.

Jayce Moir - Middle School Concert Band
Alli Smith - High School Women's Choir
Daniel Butcher -  High School Concert Choir

Registration for Elementary Guard

Cost: $100
Includes:
- NCES Guard 2016 T SHIRT
- Your own flag to keep
- One wristband to get into the performance free
Practice Schedule: Fridays after school
January 29 -- pick up at 4:30
(students taken to aftercare at 4:45)
February 5, 19, 26 -- pick up at 4:30
(students taken to aftercare at 4:45)
March 4 Noon - 2:45 (1/2 day school)
Bring a sack lunch (students taken to aftercare at 3:00)
March 5 Performance Day @ Seminole HS (Time TBA)
Register soon. Spots are filling quickly!

Thurgood Marshall Middle, Northside Christian and Gibbs High
students to receive $850 in cash prizes from The Power of Song Music Contest 2016
 
St. Petersburg (Dec. 30, 2015) - Three Pinellas County students won a total of $850 in cash awards in The Power of Song Music Contest 2016 and will be highlighted during the Jan. 10-11 production of Sounds of the Civil Rights Movement: The Power of Song, the official kick-off event for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
 
Meredith Hall, a 7th grader at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School, won 1st place for her jazz piano performance of "This Little Light of Mine." She will receive a $500 cash prize. Jordan Bolds, a 9th grader at Northside Christian School, won 2nd place for his sax performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." He will receive a $250 cash prize. And Jermaine Robinson, a 12th grader at Gibbs High School, won 3rd place for his vocal performance of "Old Man River." He will receive a $100 cash prize.
 
The five-member panel of judges included Grammy-nominated jazz singer Kim Nalley; Dove Award winner Christy Semsen; Algie McCormick Brown of HSN; Catalina Farrington, founder of the Everyday Hero Project; and business leader Lawrence Hamilton.

Sponsors of the week: Special thanks to Kelli Welch and her support of Mustangs Athletics
 
This week in Mustang Athletics
 
Soccer
 
The boys tried a new formations (stacking the defense) against Shorecrest Tuesday with some success but still lost the game 1-9.  The boys make some significant half time adjustments, played more physical and managed to get a goal in the second half.  It was scored by Caleb Loden.  Also of note, Cody Lisenby started his first game as Keeper for NCS.  Our current record is 1-7-1.   
 
 
The middle school girls team lost to Keswick yesterday afternoon 1-0.
 
 
Basketball
 
The Varsity Boys Basketball team was back in action on Monday night beating Cambridge Christian, 63-59. Both teams had several football players on them making the game very competitive. The Lancers took a 10 point lead into halftime, but after a few adjustments the Mustangs came out and closed the lead to 3 points heading into the fourth quarter where the team was able to take the lead with 3 minutes to go on Tyler Madasz's fourth three pointer of the night. After trading baskets for the next 2 minutes, the Mustangs took the lead for good when Demetrius Jackson stepped to the line and knocked down 3 out four free throws to seal the victory.  
 
Girls Basketball team won 2 out of 3 games over the Holidays at Island Coast Christmas Shoot-Out. Beat Immokalee 45 to 41 and beat Lee County 48 to 46. Lost Palm Beach Central 62 to 28. Jana Trueb was voted to All Tournament team Scoring 48 points  and grabbing 45 rebounds in 3 games. She was 28 for 48 from foul line for tournament. Senior Ryanne Jackson added 33 points including six 3 pointers. Converted 11 of 15 foul shots. Point guard Summer O'beirne was key in both victories hitting 4 straight foul shots in last 30 seconds in win over Lee County.  Hitting huge go ahead 3 pointer in win over Immokalee.  Lead team in scoring with 11 points in Loss.   Traveled to Cambridge last night and lost 43 to 26.  Lauren Sullivan had two 3 pointers. 
 
The MS Boys Basketball
team lost a thrilling game at home to Keswick Christian by a score of 21 to 22.  Alec Johnson and Austin Littrell had game highs of six points each. Skyler Scull added five points. Cole Rogers and Elijah Baptist each contributed 2 points. Skyler Scull, Sam Lameyer, Cole Rogers and Blake Jagger did a great job of dibbling and passing through the Keswick press.  
 
Middle School Girl's Basketball
lost to Keswick yesterday in overtime 18-21.  Emelia Harding led the team with 14 points and Genesis Hernandez and Landis Wilson contributed 2 each.   
 
 
Wrestling
 
The varsity wrestling team traveled to the Atlanta Prep Slam, the nation's second largest prep tournament in the nation. Jacob Jagger Nick Carbone both drew the #1 seeded wrestler on day one. Nick Carbone earn his way to day two but was eliminated after a well fought match. Kamen Wilmington continued his winning ways, though losing to the top-seeded wrestler in the semi -finals. He fought his way back into the medal rounds and earned a spot on the podium. Kamen placed 3rd  for the second year in a row becoming a Prep Slam All American.  We are proud of all our guys, continue to work and grow. See you on the mat.
 
 
Track
 
The 2016 Track and Field Season will kick off on Monday January 18th at 10:30 am for all High School Students or anyone competing at the Varsity level. The Middle School season begins  January 19th at 3:30 pm .  If you have questions please contact Coach Goodwin at  Jeffrey.Goodwin@NCK12.COM
 

Baseball
 
Varsity baseball tryouts will take place on Monday January 18th at 5:00 p.m. Players should report to the field at 4:00 p.m. This is for any players trying to make the varsity and/or junior varsity teams.
 
Middle school baseball tryouts are coming up in just a few weeks,  starting on Monday January 25th. Any questions, please contact coach Jackson at 727-639-2885 or aaronjsdad1@verizon.net