Supplies & Tips
Supplies
*Please send supplies pre-labeled with the student's first and last name
pencils, pencils & more pencils
eraser caps OR big eraser
markers, crayons or colored pencils
scissors
glue or glue-stick
pencil case
earbuds/headphones
plastic 7+pocket accordion folder OR 2-pocket plastic folders & notebooks (for each class)
backpack/bag
lunch
contact counselor or office if you want to apply for free/reduced lunch
2 boxes of tissue (for the classrooms)
Notes: Due to COVID 19, students will be carrying their supplies in their bags from class to class. Please help them keep these organized and cleaned-out so that they do not get too heavy or lose assignments. Let a teacher, counselor or administrator know if you need assistance with obtaining suggested supplies.
Tips
Here are some tips from previous students
*LUNCH*
Lunch money can be turned into the office before school or added to your account on the NMS website.
Everyday we have pizza, hamburgers, salad bar, chicken sandwhiches, milk and more!
You get one MAIN item and then can help yourself to sides like fruit, veggies, salads, tater tots and sometimes apple crisp!
Some days we can also purchase ice-cream, cookies, chips and other treats.
Don't buy too much though or your parents can shut this privilege down!
Lunch lines are really long at the beginning of the year...might want to bring a sack lunch for a couple of weeks!
Students bringing sack lunches can purchase milk, water or snacks.
Lunches and after school snacks should be stored in locker, but not eaten until lunch or outside at dismissal.
*LOCKERS* [CURRENTLY LOCKERS ARE NOT BEING ASSIGNED DUE TO COVID 19]
EVERY LOCKER is a little different. Mine opened easily, but my friend had to really pull up hard...kicking or punching it does NOT help!
Locker areas are super crowded and passing period goes very fast! Don't go to your locker after each class.
DO THIS INSTEAD: Go to your locker right away and grab your things (pencil case, book(s), folders/notebooks & computer/charger) for your first 2-3 classes. Then switch out for the next 2-3 and so on. That way you only have to visit your locker a few times during the day.
Keep your locker combination private...unless you need to ask a teacher to help.
Never put loose papers in your locker or backpack...they become lost papers!
At the beginning or end of each day, throw away trash and organize!
Hang your locker shelf UPSIDE DOWN on your locker's side hooks...it will give you better space!
TAKE HOME or recycle papers/projects that teachers have graded and handed back...you don't have room to keep everything at school!
*FRIENDSHIP*
Sometimes the students you are in elementary with stay your best middle school friends, sometimes you grow a little a part when you find other friends. That's okay.
Friends should bring out the best in you!
Stay away from drama! It's fun at first, but then just brings EVERYONE down!
Join clubs to meet people that have the same interests!
Be kind and respectful to all types of people. Some will be close friends, others will be classmates that you might have to do group projects with!
There are more "types" of kids and teachers in middle school. Find your tribe and let your freak flag fly high!
*HOMEWORK/PRIDE Time*
Most days you will have about 30-45 minutes of homework assigned.
Get as much done in Guided Study or Mustang Scholar Retreat as you can.
If you get stuck on a problem email the teacher and then come in before school at 7:15 for help.
Do the hardest or most boring work first at school and then save the easy or fun stuff for when you get home.
Don't wait until the last minute to start projects!!!
Pride Time is not a bad, it is a time to get help. Teachers are nice and will help you get your work finished before you leave.