Note to Parents:
RE: 1/25 and 1/26 Parent Teacher Conferences
January 25th: Parent Teacher Conference Night 3:30-6:30 (3 Hours) Supper Served by NMS Admin.
January 26th-Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
1/26/23: 7:30AM-Noon (4.5 Hours) Total 7.5 Hours-Parent/Teacher Conferences
You should have received an e-mail invite to parent-teacher conferences with a link to sign up through sign-up-genius from your student's homeroom teacher. Please use this link to secure a time that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us without an appointment, but please note that you may have to wait until a time is available to meet with your students team of teachers depending on availability. We look forward to seeing you on January 25th or 26th.
Staff E-mail List:https://www.newberrymiddleschool.org/o/nms/staff
If needed, please e-mail your student's teacher(s) if needed for more information.
Reminder: 1/22-1/24 WINTER SPIRIT WEEK
SEE FLYER/POSTER
NMS Quarter 2 Awards (1/11/23)
Congrats. to all NMS Students who participated in today's awards program!
Newberry High School is excited to announce the commencement of Boys Tennis Pre-Season workouts and tryouts throughout the month of January. Open to students in grades 7-12, this opportunity invites participants of all experience levels. No prior tennis experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a strong work ethic. You must have a current physical on file. Check the calendar for specific dates and join us for a fantastic start to the tennis season! If you have any questions, please email Coach Scriven (escriven@sdnc.org).
Note from Ms. Scriven, Student Council Sponsor/Valentine's Dance Sponsor
We will begin selling Valentines Day Sneaker ball tickets tomorrow during homeroom/enrichment. The last day to buy a ticket is Thursday, February 1, 2024. Tickets are $15.00 (meal included) or $7.00 (ticket only). Students are able to purchase tickets from their grade level representative. All payments can be made via cash or check(payable to Newberry Middle School) .
6th grade- Mrs. Shealy
7th Grade- Mrs. Taylor
8th Grade- Mrs. Stribble
The spirit days are as follows:
Monday- Sports Day (Jan. 22)
Tuesday- Generation Day (Jan. 23)
Wednesday- Teacher/Student Swap Day (Jan. 24)
Thursday- Class Wars (Jan. 25)
Looking Ahead: NMS will have Job Shadow Day on April 19, 2024! Students will be able to utilize this day to shadow someone in their career of choice. Below is the google form that students must complete by March 15th to participate. (For Grades: 6-8)
For more information, please contact Dr. York at lyork@sdnc.org
https://forms.gle/QzoZRRPqpTqAbuTo6
January 2024 NMS Newsletter
Thank you NMS Newsletter Sponsor (Mrs. Geron Wiggins) NMS ELA 8th Grade Teacher
Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF48R33cnU/_ZTvQT2I3kIUVHIBM3jQBw/edit?utm_content=DAF48R33cnU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Note: Jan. 25th Bingo/Healthy Choices Night has been cancelled due to 1/25 Parent Teacher Conference Night from 3:30PM-6:30PM (3HR) and 1/26 Parent Teacher Conferences from 7:30AM-Noon (4.5 HRS) (Total: 7.5 Hours-2 Days)
Students of the Month/December 2023
6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong
7th Grade: Levi Bennett
8th Grade: JC Hazel
Teacher of the Month
December 2023- Zandria Hicks
Support Staff of the Month
December 2023-Bonnie Frick
Dates for Academic & Attedance Remediation at NMS
Note: Only for students who received a letter from NMS Administration/Mr. Reid
Please contact Mr. Reid at zreid@sdnc.org for more information if needed.
After School Program Dates
January 16,18,23,25,30
February 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29
March 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28
April 9,11,16,18,23,25
Time: 3:15PM-5PM
Letter/Form needs to be filled out and signed by parent and returned to the NMS Main Office as needed.
STUDENT HALF-DAY DISMISSAL
FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023
Elementary Schools 11:00 am
Middle Schools 11:30 am
High Schools 11:30 am
NAS Newberry and Mid-Carolina 10:15 am
** No lunch will be served on half-days.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH/NMS DECEMBER 2023
6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong
7th Grade: Levi Bennett
8th Grade: JC Hazel
Left to Right: Levi Bennett, JC Hazel, and Lorrie Siriphong
(Bonnie Frick-December 2023 Support Staff of the Month)
Subject: Support Staff of the Month/NMS
Subject: Teacher of the Month-December 2023
TEACHER: ZANDRIA HICKS
6th Grade Math Teacher and also serves as a Bus Aid for Bus #10
Note: Mrs. Hicks has received "Teddy the Tiger" for the Month of December 2023. Mrs. Hicks will decorate Teddy as she pleases. Mrs. Hicks has also received a "27-Point" Inspection & Oil Change from Stokes Trainor Dealership compliments of Joe Trainor. Thank you, Mr. Joe Trainor for your continued support of our NMS & SDNC Teachers and our NMS Teacher of the Month recognition.
Congrats. to Mrs. Zandria Hicks! (Well Deserved)
ACCESS TESTING DATES Per Mrs. Swygert (See Image)
RE: Arbor Day- 12/1/23
Thank you, Mayor Senn and City Officials for today's Arbor Day Celebration at NMS!
Mrs. Cantrell's 8 students did a fantastic job today! Thank you to all NMS Faculty & Staff who participated in today's special event.
Note: See Video on Foster Senn's Presentation on the NMS Facebook page.
GO TIGERS!
Congratulations to Myra Taylor, NMS November 2023 Teacher of the Month!
November 2023 Students of the Month
Newberry Middle School
6th grade: Alaysha Williams
7th grade: Griffin Wix
8th grade: Weston Chapman
Dec. 4th-MONDAY
Dec. 4th-Archery Tryouts (3:30PM-4:30PM)
DECEMBER 5th-TUESDAY
Dec. 5th-Achery Tryouts (Day 2) 3:30PM-4:30PM
Contact Coach Kierstead at ckierstead@sdnc.org if you have any questions
NMS Support Staff of the Month (November 2023)
Fine Dickens
