4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227-3718
p: 804.266.2494
f:  804.264.3281
The Sabre Scene

The Sabre Scene, a publication of The New Community School, is a newsletter for parents and caregivers of TNCS students. This helpful publication provides information about the school's calendar and activities, explains its traditions and expectations, and highlights the accomplishments of TNCS students, faculty and staff. If you have any questions about this publication or if you have an idea for an item to be included, please contact the TNCS Development Office at 804.264.3276 or e-mail us.

Download recent Sabre Scene issues in PDF format:

May - July 2008

February - April 2008

Questions or comments about this newsletter may be directed to:

Development Office
4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227
p: 804.264.3276
f: 804.264.3281
Development@tncs.org

Teaching the World
About Dyslexia

  • TNCS developed and published teacher manuals used in public and private school settings.  A national publishing house now handles these books.

  • TNCS faculty members conduct local and national workshops and seminars to share their knowledge of teaching dyslexic young people.

  • TNCS hosts a Summer School program for middle school students and a Professional Institute for educators and parents.

Middle School Summer Program and Professional Institute

TNCS offers seven short courses for rising 6th - 8th graders focusing on improving skills in reading, writing, mathematics, keyboarding, organization and physical fitnessJune 16 - July 11

The Professional Institute offers 1 to 4 day seminars for parents, teachers and administrators seeking insights, tools and strategies to help students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Professional Institute courses will be held June 17- August 14. Several scholarships are available to parents and teachers as a result of a gift from the Learning Disabilities Council. Please contact the school for details.

For course descriptions and dates,  e-mail summerprograms@tncs or call 266-2494.

Success Stories


The master of thrills and chills:
Chris Alburger, class of '91.

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