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Visit the NMS website Wildcat Weekly
April 29, 2016
From Mr. Chester
WildcatFamilies,
I want to thank youfor your support this week. Many of you have reached out to staff to shareyourgratitude for a number of reasons. I truly thank you for planting positive seedsand fueling ourstudents and staff through obstacles this week. I sincerelythank you for reaching out to the families andloved ones left in need ofsupport and sympathy due to the tragic event that occurred this week. Asacommunity, we can overcome unfortunate circumstances through supporting ourcommunity members.We should always remember to cherish the good times andmemories with each other.
Thank you again foryour patience through our Georgia Milestones EOG administration. Yoursupport,flexibility, and understanding is truly appreciated. We will continue shareyour feedback andconcerns with our district departments and will continue towork with them in effort to improve our testingadministrations for ourstudents. Monday May 2, 2016 marks the beginning of the GeorgiaMilestonesEOC for students enrolled in high school science courses. We will begin ourscienceadministration Monday at 9 AM. If you have questions regarding theadministration, please feelfree to reach out to our testing coordinatorJanette Hinton at [email protected].
CourseVerification Forms will be distributed to our rising 7th and 8thgraders the week of May 2nd. If youare not in agreement with yourstudent’s current placement, you may make changes on these forms andreturnthem to their Thrive teachers. All forms, with or without changes, should bereturned to the schoolby May 9th.
We are exploring the option ofadding another Career Tech course to our current connections courseoptions forthe 2016-17 school year. In the event that we are able to provide additionalcourse offerings,we would like to first gauge the interest of our students andfamilies. I am providing a link to a onequestion survey that we would like foryou to utilize to share input with us regarding your interest. Thiswill not bethe absolute deciding factor, but it will influence our decision as a school.Thank you inadvance for your help, feedback and support. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBFKP72
We have extended the onlineordering date for yearbook purchases through May 6th. Please be suretoreserve your copy online. Online purchases are guaranteed. Onsite purchaseswill be available on a firstcome first serve basis.
Pleasebe sure to check out the exciting news, ads, and celebrations in this week’spublication. Thankyou again for all of your support. You are a vital part ofour learning environment. Please feel free toshare feedback with us sothat we are able to continue to improve the NMS experience for ourfamilies.Have a great a weekend!
Kind Regards,Charles Chester
Principal NorthwesternMiddle School
Student Spotlights
NMS Talent Show 2016
What a night it was!
Congratulations to all our talented students!
A good time was had by all at the 2016 NMSTalent Show on Thursday night! Congratulationsto everyone who participated and also to ourwinners:
1st Place – JadeDickey – vocal and Ukulele –“Georgia on my Mind” by Ray Charles – Receiveda$300.00 Gift Card
2nd Place – MacyAllard – Vocal - “All Fall Down”from Chaplin – Received a $200.00 Gift Card
3rd Place – CollierRogers, Aryaman Mohapatia,and Aidan McHugh – Vocal and Trumpet –“LoveYourself” by Justin Bieber – Received a$100.00 Gift Card.
Also a huge Thanks to Mrs.Bolling and her familyfor all help and support!
Announcements
WILDCAT DAY IS COMING!
WILDCAT DAY is coming! This year's Wildcat Nationcelebration will be held on Monday, May 23rd. If any parent wouldlike to volunteer to help pass out water as needed during the day, pleasecontact Mrs.Armstrong. Also, parents, please be aware that as a part ofthe celebration, students will watch theanimated PG movie, "Inside Out". If you wish to have your child opt out of watching the movie, pleasesend anemail to your child's Thrive teacher prior to May 23rd.
Atlanta Humane Society DonationDrive/Spirit Week
On behalf of the NMS Run Club, we would like to thankeveryone who donated to the Atlanta HumaneSociety and participated in thespirit week! We will announce the winning grade level and the totalamountraised in the coming weeks!
Any 8th grader attending Milton next year who isinterested in joining the Cross Country team, pleasecome to the wildcat den onMonday 5/2 during thrive to meet the 2016 captains. They will be informingyouabout upcoming events and all the fun and success you will have if you join.
NMS JUNIOR BETA CLUB will be accepting applications for the 2016-17 schoolyear beginning in August, 2016Deadline: Friday, August 26th
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Junior Beta is open to current 7th and 8th grade students meeting theserequirements: 1. Minimum 88% GPA across Core and Connections classes(verified by sponsors) 2. 1’s and 2’s in conduct remarks each 9 weekgrading period 3. Complete 10 summer service hours prior to application.(Submit on proper form)*** 4. Once accepted into membership: Complete 20service hours each school semester for a total of 50for the year. (10 summer;20 fall; 20 spring) 5. No ISS or OSS assignments during current school year 6.Be current on membership dues ($30- new members; $15- returning members) 7.Miss no more than 2 meetings per semester-with writtenexcuse. 8. Strive to participate in one Junior Beta Service Saturday persemester.
Applications are accepted in August of each school year. They areavailable in the front office or fromclub sponsors in room 915 and 903beginning early August.
The NMS Junior Beta Club Meetings are the second school day Tuesday of eachmonth from 4:15 - 4:55pm in the Media Center; possible exception occurs inApril due to Georgia Milestones testing.
An informational meeting for new members and/or their parents will be heldAugust 16, 2016 at 4:15pmin the media center.
Accepted members are announced via homeroom classes early in Septemberfollowed by our first clubmeeting on September 13, 2016; 4:15 – 4:50.
*** Summer volunteer hours can be earned from any activity done withoutpay. For example, helpingwith the neighborhood swim team, vacation bibleschool or even chores for family, friends or neighborsfor which they do notreceive any pay. Tally Sheet Forms on NMS website page starting in lateMay,2016.
Club Co-sponsors:
Mr. Myrthil and Mrs. Daniel
Contact either via e-mail. [email protected] [email protected]
Junior Beta Induction Ceremony
Invitations for the 2015-16 Junior Beta Induction Ceremonyof new members will be issued on Tuesdayand Wednesday, May 2nd and3rd through THRIVE classes. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday,May 10th at 6:30pmin the school cafeteria. All members areencouraged to attend this special end ofyear event, where new members will beinducted and this year’s awards distributed. Parents and staff
are welcome to attend this special evening. Attireshould be slacks with nice shirt for guys, nice dress orslacks for girls. Invitations were not issued to members whodid not turn in their spring service tally sheetor did not meet the 88% gradeaverage for the year. If your child is acurrent member, in good standing,who did not receive an invitation, pleaseemail Mrs. Daniel at [email protected].
Save the Date!
The chorus spring concert is May 18, 2016atNMS. It’s a Broadway themed extravaganzayou won’t want to miss!
Dear 8thGrade Students and Parents:
We are excited to celebrate the final year of Middle Schoolwith an 8th grade dance. There is a $10.00fee to help offset the cost of food, a photo booth, and theDJ. Please review the following rules:
1. Thedance begins at 6:30 p.m. Students must check in as they enter through theWildcat Den. 2. Parentsmust pick up students by 9:30 p.m. 3. Studentsmust stay in the designated areas during the dance. Once students leave the dance
they will not be allowed to return.4. Studentsmust attend school the ENTIREday on May 13th in order to attend the dance. 5. Anystudent assigned In-School or Out-of-School Suspension on May 13thwill not be allowed to
attendthe dance.6. AllFulton County and Northwestern School rules, including dress code, apply.
7. Nooutside food or drink will be permitted.
Thankyou! NMSPTSA 8th Grade Dance Committee
Miss Amazing Pageant!
Miss Amazing Inc. is a national non-profit 501c (3) organization that offers pageants for girls and womenwith disabilities in over 30 states. Miss Amazing aims to build the self confidence of those withdisabilities in a safe and supportive environment. We believe all people should be given theopportunity to reach their full potential.
The fourth annual Miss Amazing pageant in Georgia will be held on Saturday, 4/30, at Lassiter ConcertHall in Marietta. The pageant is free of charge for participants, with a suggested donation of five cansof food. The day includes; interviews, on stage introductions, evening-wear presentations, and anoptional talent show. The participants of the Miss Amazing Pageant learn valuable life skills helpingthem reach their own unique goals and dreams. Miss Amazing welcomes all females ages five andolder. (Boys and men are also invited to participate as escorts to participants as Right-Hand Men.) It isproven to be life-changing experience! Online registration is availableat http://missamazingpageant.com/participate.
The last day to return textbooks will be May 18th. Pleasehelp your student be proactive in locatingtextbooks as fines can be costly andcould result inreport cards being held.
Students will be returning textbooks shortly. Withthequick turnaround at the end of the year, Mrs.Robbins is now able to take backany of thesecond sets of textbooks if you are not usingthem. When youare finished, please send in orbring the textbooks to the front office.
8th Grade Celebration
Mark your calendars! We will celebrate thepromotion of our 8th grade class on May 26th at 10 aminthe gymnasium. Please look for information to be sent home with yourchild next week. We lookforward to celebrating the accomplishments ofour 8th grade students!
Registration for School Year 2016-2017Currently Enrolled Students do NOT need to register
If you are a rising 6th grader zonedfor our school (feeder school) you do NOT need to register foran appointment.You will need to fulfill residency requirement (details to follow as to when wewillbegin to accept proofs of residence)Please click here: RegistrationAppointment Scheduler toschedule a registration appointment. Continue to check this Scheduler,appointments will be updated and added as they becomeavailable.Walk-in Registrations are subject to availabilityof Office Staff.
Make sure you go to the Registration andForms section of our website (under Parents) tocomplete all registrationpaperwork prior to the appointmentPLEASE NOTE: NO document waivers forImmunizations or Ear Eye Dental will be grantedduring summerregistration. Students will not be enrolled until the packet is complete.Please goto Registration – Forms section of our website (under Parents) forHealth Registration information(where to go for completion of required HealthDocuments)Without final report card from the previousschool, showing proof of grade placement, coursetaken and grades (and anysupporting documentation for Gifted, Advanced etc) the student willbe placedin on-level classes.Please note: Starting June 1st allregistration appointments will be at Crabapple ElementarySchool due to summerrenovations.
PTSA News
Show Your Wildcat Spirit - Spring Sale!
Now is the time to purchase NMS spirit items! We have T-shirts, hoodies, magnets anddrawstring bagspriced to sell! The bagsare great for carrying between classes! Please click HERE to print out the orderform. Send it to school withyour student or drop it off at the front office.
Information from our Feeder Schools
Cambridge High School TheatreSense & Sensibility
April 28-30
Sisters Elinor and Mariannefind themselvescaptivated by two very different men in thislively and dynamicadaptation of JaneAusten's classic novel. Sensible Elinor ischarmed by thequiet, bumbling goodness ofEdward, while passionate Marianne is sweptoff ofher feet by the dashing and mysteriousWilloughby. But when the men’s secretscome
to light, the sisters are forced to rely uponthemselves and one anotherto weather theirheartache -- and learn that when sense andsensibility meet,love can't be far behind.
Cambridgestudents shine on stage as theybring to life this timeless story of loveandbetrayal. With full period costumes,colorful sets, and British accents, theshow issure to charm audiences of all ages.
Registration is open for the 2016 Cambridge Jr. Bears Football Season!
We will be fielding teams for the rising 6th-8th grade at JV and Varsity levels. Registerat: cambridgefeederfootball.com
Attention prospective swimmers anddivers!
The Cambridge Swim and Dive Team isholdingan informational meeting for all rising 9th gradeathletes interestedin the 2016-2017 Varsity Swimand Dive team. The meeting will take placeonThursday, May 19th at 5:00 p.m. in CoachHall’s room #2807. Students whoare proficient inall four strokes are encouraged to attend themeeting to findout more about swimming atCambridge. If you are interested in diving, nopriorexperience is required. Information will beprovided about available trainingand coaching inthe area. Swim and dive athletes and theirparents arewelcome to attend.
Milton High School2015 Cross Country
Spring Parent & Runner Meeting
If your student is interested inparticipating inMilton’s Cross Country team in high school(9thgrade) it will be important for you to attend aparent and runner meeting to beheld:WEDNESDAY,May 13th at 7:00 pm in Milton’scafeteria.
This meeting is hosted by the CrossCountryBooster Club and the Coaches. Youwillhave an opportunity to meet the coaches, hearabout the program, and askquestions aboutvarious aspects of the team and runnerexpectations. Additionally, you will learn aboutsummerevents, uniforms, and documentationnecessary to participate in the fall!
Mark your calendars and come join one of thebest sports atMilton!!
Check out the cross country website: http://www.miltonxc.org/If you have anyquestions prior to the meeting,
please contact [email protected]
Milton High School JV/Varsity Softball Tryouts
May 18 & 19 from 5-7pm
Milton High School Softball Field
Required forms available at www.miltonathletics.com
Milton High School Feeder Softball Tryouts
May 9 & 16 from 6:30-8pm
Milton High School Softball Field
Open to all Rising 6th, 7th& 8th Grade Players zoned for Milton High School
Calling all Equestrians!!!The Milton HS IEA Equestrian
Team Blueis looking for new membersfor the 2016-2017season!
Whether you area seasoned show competitor or abeginner, any rider, at any experience level,iswelcome on our team. If you are a rising 9thgrader attendingMilton HS next year, and areinterested in joining our team, please contact:
Tracy Brunetto
website: mhsiea.com
Facebook: Milton Equestrian
Community Announcements
Saint Andrew Rowing Club (SARC) hosts 2016 Learn-To-Row (LTR) Summer Camps!
Find out more information HERE!
NMS Thanks its Platinum Business Partners
