Welcome to the northridge middle 2

NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLDECEMBER 9– DECEMBER 13

HAVE

A

GREAT WEEK

WORD OF THE MONTH WORD OF THE MONTH:

RESPONSIBILITY Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead •

Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others –

Teachers open the door, but you must walk through it yourself.— Chinese proverb

EIGHTH GRADESTUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following 8th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of November at Northridge Middle School.  Pictured from L to R are:  Noah Shankle, Honesty Moore, Katie Moore, Mitchell Waite.

SEVENTH GRADESTUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following 7th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of November. Pictured from L to R are: Colin Cantrell, Mikelle Porter, Taylor Teague, Seth Humphrey

SIXTH GRADESTUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following 6th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of November at Northridge Middle School.  Pictured are Back Row L to R: Jennifer Delgado, Dawson Smith, Kameron Chambers, Tiyeze Castleberry, Riley Poindexter.Front Row L to R: Daniel LaFuente, Jayden Thompson, Raegan Stamps, Keeli Hodges.  Not pictured is Aurora Smith.

SPIRIT WEEK WINNERS

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, DECEMBER 9

BREAKFAST:

PANCAKES/APPLESAUCE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

CHEESEBURGER ON BUN/FRENCH FRIES/LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLE/PEACHES/OATMEAL/MILK

2ND LINE:

PIZZA/SALAD/FRUIT/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

BREAKFAST:

CEREAL/TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

BEEF & CHEESE BURRITO/PINTO BEANS/LETTUCE, TOMATO, SALSA/APPLESAUCE/MILK

2ND LINE:

Soft Taco/Beans/Shredded Lettuce/Diced Tomato/Fruit/Milk

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

BREAKFAST:

HAM CHEESE BISCUIT/FRUIT/JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

BAKED CHICKEN LEGS/CHEESY POTATOES/PEAS & CARROTS/PEARS/HOT ROLL/MILK

2ND LINE:

Chicken Nuggets/Green Beans/Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy/Fruit/Milk 

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

BREAKFAST:

OATMEAL/CINNAMON TOAST/PEACHES/MILK

MAIN DISH:

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP/WOW BUTTER SANDWICH/CELERY/CARROTS/ORANGE SMILES/MILK

2ND LINE:

HOT DOG OR CORN DOG/FRENCH FRIES/TOSSED SALAD//FRUIT/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT WITH GRAVY/SAUSAGE LINK/ORANGES SMILES/MILK

MAIN DISH:

CHICKEN NUGGETS/MACARONI & CHEESE/GREEN BEANS/APPLE WEDGES/HOT ROLL/MILK

2ND LINE:

GRILLED CHEESE/PORK N BEANS/BABY CARROTS/FRUIT/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

ANNOUNCEMENTSLUNCH TIMES

6TH GRADE: 12:04 – 12:40

7th GRADE: 12:42 – 1:18

8th GRADE: 11:28 – 12:04

ANNOUNCEMENTSLUNCH COSTS

SALAD BAR: $2.50

HOT TRAY: $2.50

ANNOUNCEMENTSLUNCH

If you qualify for free or reduced meals, you also qualify for free or

reduced breakfast. Breakfast begins @ 7:20 a.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTSCAR RIDER DROP OFF AND PICK UP

ALL CAR RIDERS WILL BE DROPPED OFF AND PICKED UP IN THE FRONT

OF THE BUILDING

ANNOUNCEMENTSBUS ARRANGEMENTS

IF YOU NEED BUS INFORMATION SUCH AS TIMES AND BUS NUMBERS PLEASE CONTACT THE BUS GARAGE AT (479) 471 – 3140 (ROGER BATES)

ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHOOL SUPPLIES

6 – 3 PRONG FOLDERS WITH POCKETS

COLORED PENCILS

#2 PENCILS

LOOSE LEAF PAPER – WIDE RULED

7TH AND 8TH GRADE BAND ONLY – 1 INCH BINDER

PENCIL POUCH

KLEENEX

1 PACKAGE OF 3 X 3 POST ITS

5 COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS

ANNOUNCEMENTSBELLS

FIRST BELL: 7:50 A.M.

TARDY BELL: 8:00 A.M.

END OF DAY: 3:00 P.M.

ANNOUNCEMENTSREMINDER

NO STUDENT PICK UP AFTER 2:45 P.M.

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS CONTACT INFORMATION:

120 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE

(479) 471 - 3126

ANNOUNCEMENTSMrs. Bradley's webpage: nmsscience8@blogspot.com

Mrs. Bradley's instagram:

mrsbscience

ANNOUNCEMENTS Ways to keep up with the Northridge Band:

WEB: http://www.tinyurl.com/nmsbands

E-mail: crystal.reeves@vbsd.us

Facebook: Search for “Northridge Middle School Band”

Twitter: @NMSbands Remind 101:

Text messaging service for parents and students. Send message”@nmsb” to (469)502-7969

ANNOUNCEMENTSYEARBOOK ORDERS

YEARBOOK ORDERS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31,

2013. ORDER FORMS ARE ON WEBSITE OR IN OFFICE.

ANNOUNCEMENTSYEARBOOK ORDERS

If you have any pictures to share for the yearbook, please send them to

karren.robison@vbsd.us

ANNOUNCEMENTSIn an effort to make our school safer, the Van Buren School District has added an electronic entry system to the front entrance of Northridge Middle School.

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, the front entrance at Northridge Middle School will be locked at 8:15 a.m. and all students and visitors will be required to “buzz-in” using the intercom system located on the wall next to the left set of entrance doors.

This system has been put in place to help ensure the safety of our students. I appreciate all your effort in helping make Northridge Middle School safer.

ANNOUNCEMENTSSTUDENT COUNCIL CANNED FOOD

DRIVE

DECEMBER 2 – 13, 2013

THE CLASS IN 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH THAT BRINGS IN THE MOST FOOD ITEMS

WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA PARTY

ANNOUNCEMENTS RECYCLE & NATURE CLUB

The NMS Recycle and Nature Club would like to collect items in need and have them distributed to a local shelter; giving what we can this season. Please take a moment to go over what items your child can bring. Keep in mind that every little bit counts - big or small. We ask that students either bring a 1/2 or gallon size baggy of the following:

(Please use mostly travel size supplies)DeodorantToothpasteToothbrushCrackers/peanutsOatmeal barBottle of waterSmall tissue packBar of soapShampooSocksGlovesChapstickBand aidsQtips**Please do NOT send ANY medicine or ointment of any kind.

***Please send only a plastic freezer baggy with your child to school with as much of the supplies listed above. Your child may drop it in the box in front of room W106

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 6TH GRADE QUIZ BOWL MATCH

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

3:00

@ BUTTERFIELD

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS CHOIR CONCERT

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

7:00

VBFAC

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 7TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

DECEMBER 11

BOYS @ HOME

GIRLS @ RAMSEY

4:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS BAND CONCERT

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

7:00

VBFAC

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 7TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

DECEMBER 12

BOYS @ HOME

GIRLS @ HOME

4:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS SPELLING BEE

DECEMBER 13

8:00 A.M.

NMS MEDIA CENTER

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

DECEMBER 14

BOYS @ HOME

GIRLS @ GREENWOOD

9:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

DECEMBER 16

BOYS & GIRLS @ ACADEMY

4:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSSTUDENT COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

7:30

LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENTS JLA MEETING

DECEMBER 20

SUPERHEROES DUE

ANNOUNCEMENTSWINTER BREAK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 –

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Jordan Bradley: December 2

Susan Jarrett: December 3

Sheryl Boen: December 4

Debbie Stewart: December 8

Stephanie Watkins: December 14

Brenda Taylor: December 19

Let’s Have a Great Week!GO POINTERS!!!