April 8, 2024 we will NOT have school to give everyone the opportunity to view the solar eclipse. See the path of totality here. Due to this change we WILL have school 2/19.
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N.M.S. Tiger Print
3rd -9 Weeks Edition
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Feb 8th: 3rd 9-Weeks Midterm (Check Grades in Skyward)
Feb 15th: 8th Grade Parent Night (Open to All 8th grade parents) 6:00-7:00pm in the Cafeteria to learn about HS Scheduling
Feb 23rd Valentine's Dance
March 1st: Deadline for 7th Grade Students/Parents for D.C. Trip Registration
March 10th: "Spring Forward" Set Clocks ahead 1-hour for Daylight Savings Time.
March 13th: End of 3rd 9 Weeks
For All Athletic Events please visit the Northwestern Eventlink Page.
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
January
Madelyn Lovelace
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
February:
Jenner VanNatter
Thank you for your support!
The Brickyard Nursing Home was overwhelmed with the amount of support from you for our Senior Angel Tree.
Principal's Note:
The anticipated school construction has started! I'd like to thank you in advance for being patient as we continue into the process. Door #9 is now the official entrance to the Middle School. We have installed an electronic buzzer and camera at the door in case you need to visit during the school day. Another of the early major challenges at N.M.S. will start this April with the anticipated renovation of our Cafeteria. (rendering below) During this time our dining room will be moved to the N.M.S. Gym. The end result of this construction process will be an improvement of our facilities for many years to come and the inclusion of sixth grade.
February and March are important academic months for N.M.S. as we make our last push for teaching Indiana standards before we take iLEARN in April. We ask for your cooperation in making sure students have good attendance during this time of the year and please try to schedule any family trips outside of this window.
Mr. Bishir
Message from Assistant Principal Mr. Ward:
8th Grade Parents,
This month the high school counselors will begin the scheduling process with 8th grade students. We will start with a meeting with the entire grade level during the school day on February 14, followed by an elective fair the following day. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the elective options they have at the high school, meet the teachers of those classes, and speak with student representatives. The evening of February 15 we will host an 8th grade parent night in the cafeteria. This will be a chance for parents to learn about graduation requirements, diploma types, and how to help their child select the right classes for 9th grade. Beginning the week of February 20, counselors will meet individually with 8th grade students to select their classes. Parents are welcome, but not required, to attend these meetings. Your student will bring home a list of the classes they selected with their counselor, and changes can be made until March 22.
Feb 15th: 8th Grade Parent Night (Open to All 8th grade parents) 6:00-7:00pm in the Cafeteria to learn about HS Scheduling
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
2/14 8th Graders Will meet in Gym 11:45-12:24 for Scheduling Information
2/15 8th Graders report to Tiger Den during Homeroom for High School Elective Fair
2/15 8th Grade Students/Parents Scheduling Night 6:00-7:00pm Cafeteria (Enter via door 5 or 9)
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 swimming will be Monday, Feb. 12 - Fri. Feb. 16.
The Nurse's Station
The Nurse's Station
Reminder
Contact our School Nurse if you have questions/immunization updates ext: 3011
jodi.galbraith@nwsc.k12.in.us or call the school.
TEXTING HOME
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 Upcoming
Swim Lessons Upcoming
Forms are available in the office:
March 11-15th And- 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
DC Trip Reminders (Current 7th Graders Eligible)
Our trip is Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1, 2024
Registration will need to be completed by March 1st.
Please remember that if you want the CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason) insurance coverage that was discussed at the meeting, you must buy the insurance policy within the first 14 calendar days after you make the initial deposit. In order to make a claim on any trip payment, the policy needs to be purchased within 14 days of your initial deposit.
Registration is first come, first served. It will cap off after 100 registrations. Any registrations after the first 100 will prompt you to be added to the waitlist. (No deposits will be taken for a waitlist registration - you will simply be added to the waitlist). We hope to get enough registrations to add the third bus!
If you are interested in chaperoning our 2024 D.C. trip, please follow these steps for a background check. Background checks are good for 5 years. Background checks need to be completed by March 1, 2024. (Chaperone spots are open for parents and legal guardians only.)
Go to our school web page nwsc.k12.in.us
Go to Employment
Please Contact Trip Co-Sponsors if you have any questions: paula.davis@nwsc.k12.in.us or pamela.miller@nwsc.k12.in.us
NMS Club Life
NMS Club Life
Pictured are N.M.S. students participating in their chosen club activities.
THE N.M.S. Building Expansion has started. Please use Door 9 to enter the MS.
Fundraiser Feb 6-21
Fundraiser Feb 6-21
We will be offering fundraising opportunities again for World's Finest Chocolate Feb 6-21. Make sure to grab a few bars of chocolate for your favorite valentine. We use the money generated from this fundraiser for our student incentives and rewards. There will be a pizza party for every student who sells a box. Students who sell 3 boxes or more will be guaranteed a prize at the party. The top seller will win an additional prize of a giant chocolate bar.
Someone once said I'm a social butterfly, but I'm a dog.
ROcky's Corner
ROcky's Corner
Students: Social Cues are important. Knowing and understanding social norms can help in a dog eat dog world.
Encourage eye contact when speaking with others. For many it's a show of respect. However, don't get upset if someone isn't making eye contact. Someone not making eye contact may not be comfortable in the situation.
Give full attention: If you're texting or checking your phone while someone is trying to have a conversation with you they may feel like you're neglecting their thoughts/opinions.
Facial Expressions are important: You may not always know it, but your facial expression can be just as important at communicating how you feel.
Different Situations have Different Expectations: They way you speak to your friends in the gym or at lunch is not the same as you should speak with an Adult. "What's up Bruh" may be great with your friends, but most adults won't appreciate it.
Say Sorry: Everyone messes up sometimes. There is nothing wrong with saying "sorry", or "I didn't mean what I said to be taken that way." Also, if you're willing to ask forgiveness you must be willing to forgive.
Distance Learning/Elearning
Distance Learning/Elearning
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. They will still receive a lunch.
Breakfast $1.80 Lunch $3.05
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.
Sports
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:
Questions? Please contact the athletic office secretary:
Christina Kidwell
Christina Kidwell
CHRISTINA.KIDWELL@NWSC.K12.IN.US
(765) 457-8101 EXT. 2029
Valentines Dance
Valentines Dance
Feb 23 5:00-7:00pm NMS Gym
Glow Theme: White and Glow Paint/Glow Sticks (Glow Sticks at the door too)
Christmas Dance Pictures
Christmas Dance Pictures
Click HERE to see pictures from our last Dance. Thank you Mr. Wise for voluntering his time and equipment to be our photographer!
Attached is the Howard Co. Heath Dept. Quarterly Newsletter.
Q3 Parent Quarterly Newsletter.pdfPage updated
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