Week of February 2-6
Week of February 2-6
Embedded Files
February 2
February 3
STEAM TimeAccess Testing (8th Grade only!)
STEAM TimeAccess Testing (8th Grade only!)
February 4
Access Testing (Block Schedule)
Access Testing (Block Schedule)
February 5
Access Testing (Block Schedule)
Access Testing (Block Schedule)
February 6
NHMS Important Info.
NHMS Important Info.
Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner
Please stay safe and warm with the potential winter weather over the next couple of weeks. I encourage you to ask your students about their plans for their STEAM Passion Project this spring. We have some very excited middle schoolers who are looking forward to having time to explore something they are truly passionate about. Please always let us know how we can support your student.
Go Trojans!! #TrojansLEAD
Feed the Light!
Coach Wagner
7th Grade IMAX Sponsorships
7th Grade IMAX Sponsorships
Dear Families,
We are looking forward to our upcoming field trip and would like to ensure that all students have the opportunity to eat lunch in the food court during this experience. Families may choose to sponsor a student’s lunch at a cost of $15 per student. Contributions will help ensure that every student can fully participate in this shared experience.
Please send in sponsorship money by Friday to your homeroom teacher. We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support in helping make this field trip inclusive and enjoyable for all students.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
You can also reach out to jessica.catrett@hallco.org or mackenzie.rickett@hallco.org with any questions.
7th Grade IMAX Field Trip
7th Grade IMAX Field Trip
7th Grade Students,
We’re excited to announce our upcoming field trip to the Mall of Georgia – IMAX Theatres! This will be a fun and educational experience where you’ll get to connect what you’ve been learning in class to the real world. The field trip forms will be coming home soon!
Any student who receives In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) prior to the trip will be ineligible to attend the field trip.
When We’re Going:
• ELA & Social Studies (6th Period Classes): Wednesday, February 11
• Math & Science (6th Period Classes): Thursday, February 12
What We’re Doing:
We’ll be watching two IMAX films — Deep Sea and Pandas. These movies connect to our 7th grade Science standards on ecosystems and biodiversity and Social Studies standards on environmental responsibility.
Payment & Forms:
• The cost of the trip is $15 - please bring a check or exact change
• Permission form & $15 payment are due to your 6th period teacher by January 23rd
• Lunch in the food court would be an additional $15+
Lunch Options:
• Bring additional $15 cash/card and eat in the food court
• Bring your own lunch
• Receive a school lunch
Please see the field trip form or contact your sixth period teacher for more information.
info from Nurse April- Student parent.pdf
STEAM Passion Projects
STEAM Passion Projects
Our North Hall Middle students have officially begun working on their STEAM Passion projects for this semester! We are so thrilled to see the amazing topics and creative projects they are working on!
If we have School from Home Days due to inclement weather, this is a great opportunity for them to work on their STEAM projects!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's homeroom teacher or our STEAM Coordinator, Jessica Catrett at jessica.catrett@hallco.org
STEAM Staff Spotlight
STEAM Staff Spotlight
Each of our NHMS students are choosing their OWN driving question for this semester's STEAM Passion Project! We have a wide variety of topics and ideas! We also have an INCREDIBLE staff with expertise in and outside of the classroom. Below are some of our Staff STEAM Spotlights. If your child has a driving question related to their areas of expertise, encourage them to get connected.
Coach Jacob Reece
Coach Jacob Reece
Students and teachers at NHMS have the unique opportunity to learn from Coach Jacob Reece, who brings a wide-range of expertise in graphic design, video production, and digital media creation. Some of Coach Reece's advanced skills are in:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier Pro
DaVinci Resolve
YouTube Studio
He also ran and published over 100+ videos on the Fannin County High School YouTube channel. This included BOE meetings, sporting events, and all extracurricular activities. Highlighting student achievement and accomplishments for the Blue Ridge Community.
Coach Reece supports students in designing eye-catching graphics and digital visuals, producing and editing high-quality videos, and developing engaging multimedia projects.
Reach out to Coach Reece if your driving question is related to anything she can support!
Dr. Ashley Whelchel
Dr. Ashley Whelchel
Dr. Whelchel is an enthusiastic educator who delights in helping kids cultivate their talents! As a chorus teacher, she has led choirs to earn consistent Superior and Excellent rating at Large Group Performance Evaluation and individual students have participated in All-State Chorus, All-State Reading Chorus, and Region and State Literary Meet.
Her skills include:
Music Performance (piano, percussion, voice)
Music composition and arrangement
Theatrical production
Instructional software-Canvas, FlipGrid, Google Drive, etc.
Reach out to Dr. Whelchel if your driving question is related to anything she can support!
Susan Shockley
Susan Shockley
Mrs. Shockley has a degree in Interior Design and worked in the industry for five years. Later on she worked in jewelry management for 18 years. In that capacity she interviewed employees, trained them, and handled discipline issues. She was also in charge of receiving, shipping, and repairs!
Mrs. Shockley also has experience working for the Northeast Georgia History Center as a huide and gift shop manager.
Her hobbies include making costumes and clothes. She has samples available!
Reach out to Mrs. Shockley if your driving question is related to anything she can support!
ESOL Information
ESOL Information
Access Testing Dates
Access Testing Dates
Access Testing will take place on the following dates: January 28-29 and February 4-5.
Athletics at NHMS
Athletics at NHMS
Student Highlights
Student Highlights
Regional Tech Fair Winners
Regional Tech Fair Winners
Please take a moment to congratulate these students on their FIRST PLACE awards at the Hall County Regional Tech Fair! They will be continuing on to compete in the State Tech Fair in March!
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
7th Grade IMAX Educational Movies-February 11 or 12
6th Grade Didgeridoo Down Under-May 13th in the gym.
FFA Week
FFA Week
FFA Week is right around the corner! We will have school-wide dress up days, member treats, community service, a livestock petting zoo, and more!
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