NMS has a culture of continuous improvement--improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at NMS that count!
Thank you for your input for the question of the week: "What's your favorite Halloween candy?" Here's the data.
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Here come the holidays! What is your favorite part of the upcoming holidays?
📝Report cards for Term 1 are now available on School Brains!
Log into your School Brains account to access updated academic progress any time throughout the year and when progress reports / report cards are posted!
🎺 On Friday, November 8, Mr. O'Connor and the NMS 7th Grade Band class attended the 50th Annual Multiband Pops Concert at UMASS Amherst!
This exciting event featured jazz, band, orchestral, choral, percussion and chamber ensembles plus the Minuteman Marching Band! Above, our students outside the concert hall on campus, as well as a shot during the show! Thank you to Mr. O'Connor for organizing and accompanying our students on this exciting opportunity!
⚖️👩🏻🔬Calculating density!
Students in Mr. McNamara's 6th Grade Science classes recently tackled a lab on calculating density (D). Through a multi-step process of finding mass (m), then volume(v) using displacement, students had to calculate how dense a material is using the formula D=m/v.
This lab required students to utilize equipment including a triple beam balance, masses, and a graduated cylinder. Above, students carefully wait for the triple beam balance to give them the mass of the cylinder they're using. Below, students discuss calculations and work collaboratively to reach their objective.
Middle School❄️WINTER SPORTS❄️ Athletic Registration will close soon, don't wait!
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Get ready for Teacher Conferences!
On Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26, NMS will host Teacher Conferences. NMS utilizes the Pick-A-Time online platform for parents / guardians to sign up for a 10-minute conference slot during the conference sessions, which are as follows:
Teacher Conference Sessions:
Monday, November 25: afternoon (11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) & evening (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 26: afternoon only (11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
The last conference slot of the session begins 15 minutes prior to the session's end
Signing up for a 10-minute conference slot is easy! Click here to access the Teacher Conferences page which includes instructions for setting up a Pick-A-Time account if you don't already have one, as well as a link to log into an existing account.
Sign up Window Information:
Wednesday, November 20 @ 11:59 p.m.: Window CLOSES to online parent / guardian sign ups
We are looking forward to seeing you at Teacher Conferences!
Please donate to our NMS charitable drives!
👉 You can bring your items to the NMS main lobby (or bring to teacher conferences!) and place them in the collection areas. Thank you for your generosity to help the needs of our community!
Don't miss Templeton's Holiday Tree Lighting!
See the details, above left, or volunteer (details above, right)!
Calling all students interested in participating the MUSICAL NEXT SPRING!
The musical "The Little Mermaid" will be holding auditions in December! Students in grades 7-12 can audition for roles in the musical, while students in grades 5 and 6 can submit a signed parent / guardian permission slip to participate as members of the (non-speaking) ensemble. Questions? Contact Mrs. Ann Lyons, Musical Business Director at alyons@nrsd.org.
🗓 Important Information for Any Student Staying After School & Late Bus Details!
Students who remain after school must be with a school-related activity (club or sports), or meeting with a teacher. Students are not permitted to loiter on school grounds after dismissal. The district offers a late bus to students on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday which departs from the rear parking lot at 2:55 p.m. sharp. Any student looking to utilize the late bus must be aware of two important details:
The late bus does NOT follow routes of the morning or afternoon buses that bring students to and from school. Check HERE for the list of stops the late bus follows; and
ALL students riding the late bus must obtain a pass from the teacher with whom they stayed after school. Students will not be permitted on the late bus without a valid pass from the teacher the student was with after school.
😃 Get involved! Join a Club or Activity!
NMS offers several ways for students to get involved beyond the school day. Students should listen for morning announcements, read The Friday Memo, and watch the lobby whiteboard and monitor for announcements regarding club start dates, directions for joining, and when the club runs. Clubs meet right after school until the late bus
Club / Activity | Advisor / Staff | Meeting times / information |
|---|---|---|
Art Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Thursdays Art Room |
International Club | Mrs. Medlicott jmedlicott@nrsd.org | Thursdays Room 14 |
Intramurals (be sure you know what team you're on!) | Ms. Eaton aeaton@nrsd.org Mr. Grady tgrady@nrsd.org | Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday Gymnasium |
Leo Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Tuesdays (twice monthly) Upcoming dates: November 19 December 3, 10 (future dates TBD) Art Room |
Student Council | Mrs. Parker & Mrs. McNamara lparker@nrsd.org jmcnamara@nrsd.org | Every other Thursday Next meeting: 11/21 |
Yearbook | Mrs. McBrine kmcbrine@nrsd.org | Mondays |
Click here for the *new* NRSD Food Services webpage.
MONDAY 11/18 | TUESDAY 11/19 | WEDNESDAY 11/20 | THURSDAY 11/21 | FRIDAY 11/22 |
D Day | E Day | F Day | G Day | A Day |
All Beef Hot Dog Tossed Salad 🥗or the salad bar! | General Tso's Chicken Tossed Salad 🥗or the salad bar! | Crispy Chicken Filet Sandwich Tossed Salad 🥗or the salad bar! | Thanksgiving Dinner! Roast Turkey, all the fixings! 🥗or the salad bar! | 🍕Assorted Pizza Tossed Salad 🥗or the salad bar! |
Dates of Note, Events, and other Must-Not-Miss Stuff!
Click here for the NMS Calendar of Events webpage!
This past week! | Toy Drive and Food Drive kick off! |
Wednesday, November 20 | Conference Sign-ups CLOSE at 11:59 p.m. (on the pick-A-time platform--see details above) |
Monday, November 25 | Student Council Food Drive ENDS today! |
Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. | |
Teacher Conferences--Afternoon and Evening Sessions (details above) | |
Tuesday, November 26 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Teacher Conferences--Afternoon Sessions Only (details above) | |
Wednesday, November 27 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
NMS Holiday Pep Rally! 10:00 a.m. | |
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 | Thanksgiving Break--No School |
Friday, December 6 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Monday, December 9 | NMS School Council Meeting |
Tuesday, December 10 | NMS Leo Club Toy Drive ENDS today! |
Midterm Grades Close | |
Thursday, December 12 | NMS Holiday Concert, 6:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, December 17 | Midterm Grades on School Brains, 3 p.m. |
Friday, December 20 | Half Day of School--Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Mon, December 23-Wed, January 1 | No School: Holiday Vacation |
Thursday, January 2 | Welcome Back to School! |
Friday, January 10 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Monday, January 20 | No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Friday, February 7 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
February 17 - 21 | No School--February Vacation |
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