April 8, 2024 we will NOT have school to give everyone the opportunity to view the solar eclipse. See the path of totality here.

N.M.S. Tiger Print

3rd -9 Weeks Edition

Upcoming Events: (Click to Open) ->

March 21/22nd: 7th Grade Students visit I.U.K.
March 25-29 Spring Break
April 8: No School Eclipse Day
April 16-17 Language Arts iLearn
April 22 Midterm 4th-9Weeks
April 23-24 Math iLearn
May 6, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week (Contact the office if you'd like to donate/contribute a breakfast/snack/lunch item)
May 23th: Last Student Day/Field Day/ Awards
For All Athletic Events please visit the Northwestern Eventlink Page.

Student of the Month

March

Jonathan Craig

Student of the Month

April

Olivia Shannonhouse

Our Angel Tree, Howard County Animal Shelter Giving, Canned Food Drive, and pies for the rescue mission all have been supported by Mrs. Bowen and her students. Thank you!

Principal's Note:

It's been a busy time at N.M.S. Not only are the bulldozers and excavators making our walls and floors shake but we're getting ready for Spring Break and our mandatory state assessments (iLearn). I'm proud of how our students and teachers have managed the chaos as we look forward to the amazing facilities that are being constructed. Please scroll through the pictures below to see what is in store.

This month I presented our school's data at the school board meeting. You can check out the presentation yourself by clicking here and seeing how NMS compares to other schools in our area: https://prezi.com/view/0tu3Ug4xtXuMdUR3WDjc/

As we approach testing season it is extremely important to be aware of our iLearn testing dates . Please get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, and be at school on-time.

Testing Dates:

April 16-17

April 23-24 (25th if necessary)

Enjoy Spring Break!

Mr. Bishir

Principal N.M.S.

Message from Assistant Principal Mr. Ward:

After we return from Spring Break I will begin meeting with current 7th grade students for scheduling next year. If you take the following classes in 8th grade they will count towards HS credit: Spanish1, German1, Ag, PE/Health, Algebra1, and Robotics. Students earning high-school level academic credits are more likely to excel in advanced high school courses, graduate high-school, and enroll in post-secondary education.
Also, there are a few legislative updates from the state regarding schools. You can view them here.

Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns involving your child. I can be reached at

ryan.ward@nwsc.k12.in.us or my ext.3014.

Jennifer Smalley is our 8th Grade Team Leader. If you have specific questions about 8th grade academics/grades/etc. please email jennifer.smalley@nwsc.k12.in.us

Lorri Schuler is our 7th grade Team Leader. If you have questions about 7th grade academics/grades/etc. please email lorri.schuler@nwsc.k12.in.us
7th Grade will be visiting I.U.K. March 21-22nd to learn about post secondary opportunities. Students will be back in time for lunch. Students in Bowen/Shrock/Wise's Homerooms will visit on Thursday. Schuler/Sinnamon/Herrema's homerooms will visit on Friday.

The Nurse's Station

Reminder

Contact our School Nurse if you have questions/immunization updates at ext: 3011
jodi.galbraith@nwsc.k12.in.us or call the school.

TEXTING HOME

We ask that if your child is not feeling well at school they should ask to see our school nurse. We've had incidents where a parent has come to check out a student for illness and no one has known they weren't feeling well. Students who go home and are not sick will be unexcused. We appreciate your support and understanding.

Swim Lessons Ongoing

Forms are available in the office:

May 6-10th

3:30-4:15
4:15-5pm
5-5:45pm IF the first 2 spots fill up.

Cost is $40 per session per swimmer. Out of district and non-school age children are welcome. Must be potty trained.

Any Questions? Contact: donita.walters@nwsc.k12.in.us
Lessons will be offered again in September.

St. Patricks Day Contest

St. Patrick’s Day Color Competition

1st place—Lyla Davin

2nd place—Stevie-Rae Hedges

3rd place—Olivia King

We are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day this week. We celebrate and respect our differences: Click Here For More Information

I like Dad Jokes. For instance, what type of Dog keeps the best time? A Watchdog!

ROcky's Corner

I have to take a test to be a certified support animal. Teachers have to take tests to be certified teachers. You will have to take a test to get a drivers license. Tests are a part of life. Tests can be hard, but you can make it easier by being prepared! Follow these tips!

Get Plenty of Sleep: Students who have proper rest usually recall information better than those who do not.
Eat nutritious foods: Proper foods can give you energy and make you feel refreshed. Eat Breakfast every day!
Make your bed in the morning: It sounds silly but accomplishing a small task to start the day can make you feel productive, accomplished, and confident.
Exercise: Burn off that nervousness and anxiety.
Do Something For You!: Whether you enjoy going to the movies, hiking, getting ice cream, or just hanging out with friends, reward yourself for doing your best!
Remember you've worked hard all year, you've got this!!!

Band scores GOLD!

7th and 8th grade Band Students scored straight Gold ratings at the ISSMA this year. Congratulations to all our band students and thank you to Mr. Snyder and Mr. Rogers for their leadership.

Allison Liggett

Allison won 1st place in District for 'Discovery Prepared Public Speaking. She qualified for State as a 7th Grader! Anyone who has met and spoken with Allison will tell you they aren't surprised. She's an articulate and intelligent young lady. Amazing job Allison - good luck at State!

Turnaround Student Award

We're pleased to announce our nomination of Zechariah Dixon for our Turnaround Student award this year. He and his family will be invited to a breakfast with the Mayor at Kokomo Country Club to receive his award. We are very proud of Zechariah and his accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing what the future may hold for this young man.

THrowback 1978

This picture was featured in our 1978 yearbook. The northern wall of the "NEW" Middle School was being constructed in the background. Students are standing where the Auditorium now sits. We hope to create a similar picture once the walls of our new building addition are constructed. Do you know any of these former students?

I.U.K. Visit

7th Grade Students visited I.U.K. to learn a little about the differences between college and high school. Additionally, all Northwestern students are eligible for the 'Power Up' program. This program gives a credit towards 1k off tuition to each student who maintains a 2.5 GPA and attends IUK.

Distance Learning/Elearning

Please review our distance learning page for more information in case of school closure.

Charging your ipad

It's very important that you charge your iPad every night before school. Our iPads are on their last year of service and some do not hold a charge like before. We need fully charged devices everyday! The good news - we will be getting new devices next year!

Costa Rica 2025

EF Tours is offering a Costa Rica trip in 2025 for Northwestern Students and families. Here are our travel dates and graphics of some of the amazing things we will do. Immerse yourself in true Spanish culture. Adventure Awaits! See Mrs. Walters or Mrs. Dubbles for more information. Affordable travel plans.

Northwestern School Corporation/ Chartwells has transitioned to Meal Magic for their food service point of sale system. Meal Magic will be utilized for all your food service payments. To access lunch account balances and to make online payments please visit:

https://northwesternsc.familyportal.cloud

THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH THE 'Meal Magic' PORTAL

Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Check your account balance
See your child's purchase history
Freeze 'extra items' such as chips/cookies/ice cream from purchase.
Pay Online with credit/debit card.
There are automatic restrictions once your child's lunch balance is $-25.00. However, they will still receive a lunch.
Breakfast $1.80 Lunch $3.05

DC Trip Reminders: Current 7th Graders

Our trip is Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1, 2024
Registration was due March 1st. (All new registrations will go on the wait-list)
We are pleased to announce that we have filled 100 spots for two D.C. buses. We also have additional people on the waitlist.

Moving forward, if we have trip cancellations, we will give priority to students on the waitlist first.

We appreciate the time and effort in getting registrations in by the 3/1 deadline, and we look forward to an educational and successful 2024 trip!

Please Contact Trip Co-Sponsors if you have any questions: paula.davis@nwsc.k12.in.us or pamela.miller@nwsc.k12.in.us

After-School Tutoring will be Wednesdays only this semester.

2:45-3:15 RM S-10

Your student may be eligible to attend college in Indiana on a 100% scholarship if you meet certain income and academic requirements. The catch? You must enroll before the end of of your 8th Grade year. Starting this year all students enrolled in the free-reduced lunch program will be automatically enrolled.

Click Here to Get Started

Sports

Check out our Athletics Page for more information about sports. Make sure you and your athlete are registered on 'Final Forms' and have a physical submitted before your season starts. You can also select sports you're interested in on 'Final Forms' to be notified of try-outs etc..

Questions? Please contact the athletic office secretary:

Christina Kidwell

CHRISTINA.KIDWELL@NWSC.K12.IN.US

(765) 457-8101 EXT. 2029

Glow Dance &

Pep Session

Special Thanks to the following for a successful Valentines Dance:

Mrs. Graves and the Student Council
Mr. Wise (supervision)
Mr. Ward (Bouncer/Break Dance Extraordinaire)
Officer Reel (Limbo Contest Judge)

Attached is the Howard Co. Heath Dept. Quarterly Newsletter.

Q3 Parent Quarterly Newsletter.pdf

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