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NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLJANUARY 20– JANUARY 25

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.

SPELLING BEE WINNERS

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, JANUARY 20

BREAKFAST:

MAIN DISH:

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, JANUARY 21

BREAKFAST:

CEREAL w/TOAST or YOUGURT w/TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

MACARONI & CHEESE/CHICKEN NUGGETS/GREEN BEANS/CARROTS/ORANGES/HOT ROLL/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, JANUARY 22

BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT W/JELLY/MIXED FRUIT/MILK

MAIN DISH:

NACHOS W/MEAT & CHEESE SAUCE/LETTUCE, TOMATO, SALSA/BLACK BEANS/PEARS/CINNAMON 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, JANUARY 23

BREAKFAST:

BREAKFAST BURRITO/APPLESAUCE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK/MASHED POTATOES W/GRAVY/STEAMED BROCCOLI/APPLESAUCE/HOT ROLL/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, JANUARY 24

BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT WITH GRAVY/SAUSAGE LINK/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

SAUSAGE PIZZA/SALAD/CARROT & CELERY STICKS/ORANGE WEDGES/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

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

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.

FRESHMAN ACADEMY DANCE AND CHEER TRYOUTS

MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Tryouts: Sunday, February 2nd, at 2:00 pm at the Freshman Academy Main Gym. All tryout questions will be answered at the meeting. If for any reason, you are not able to make it to the parent meeting, you must make arrangements with Coach Rogers @ Laura.Rogers@vbsd.us or Coach Ross @ Danielle.Ross@vbsd.us PRIOR to the parent meeting to be eligible for tryouts. Remember, Try-Outs are for everyone! You do not have to be a current member of a dance or cheer team in order to tryout.

Freshman Dance Tryouts: Week of March 3-7

Freshman Cheer Tryouts: Week of March 10-14

NORTHRIDGE DANCE AND CHEER TRYOUTS

MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Tryouts: Sunday, March 9th , at 2:00 pm at the VBHS ARENA. All tryout questions will be answered at the meeting. If for any reason, you are not able to make it to the parent meeting, you must make arrangements with Coach Pixley @ lpixley@vbsd.us or Coach Cox @ Summer.Cox@vbsd.us PRIOR to the parent meeting to be eligible for tryouts. Remember, Try-Outs are for everyone! You do not have to be a current member of a dance or cheer team in order to tryout.

Northridge Dance & Cheer Tryouts: Week of April 21 - 25

COMING SOONPTA FIRE & ICE DANCE

WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

WHERE: NMS GYM

TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.

ADMISSION: $5.00

CONCESSION ITEMS: $1.00

PICK UP WILL BE AT THE BACK ENTRANCE ON GOTHIC RIDGE ROAD

ANNOUNCEMENTSACT PREP CLASSES

JANUARY 21

JANUARY 22

JANUARY 28

3:00 – 4:00

LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENTSSTUDENT COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

7:30

LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENTSNJHS MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

7:30

CAFETERIA

***INDUCTIONS WILL BE THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 @ 9:00***

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 6TH GRADE QUIZ BOWL MATCH

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

HOME

3:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

ALL @ SALLISAW

4:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSNMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS

BASKETBALL

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

BOYS @ ALMA

GIRLS @ HOME

9:00

ANNOUNCEMENTSCRAWFORD COUNTY SPELLING BEE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

9:00

ALMA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ANNOUNCEMENTSSTUDENT COUNCIL VALENTINE SALES

MONDAY, JANUARY 27 – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

ORDER FORMS IN LIBRARY

DELIVERY WILL BE FEBRUARY 13

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Mike Kneeland: January 2

Sherri Marvin: January 4

Gary Cross: January 10

Danna Fudge: January 14

Kristen Baxter: January 21

Sherri Lindsey: January 26

Francis Carter: January 31

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