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Feb 6-Feb 7th Robotics Club Tryout Interested students/questions must email Mr. Chamberlain roger.chamberlain@nwsc.k12.in.us this week.
Feb. 8th 6:00 p.m. 8th Grade Parent/Student Scheduling Night (See More in Mr. Ward's Message Below)
Feb. 8-13th Candy Grams for Sale (See Flyer Below)
Feb. 24th 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. School Dance (See Flyer Below)
March 14th 8th Grade Field Trip (See Mrs. Miller's Message Below)
For All Athletic Events please visit the Northwestern Eventlink Page.
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Jan: Noel Williams
Thank you for your Angel Tree Donations. The Brickyard Nursing Facility sent a few pictures to share. They described your generosity as 'incredible'.
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Feb: William Rees
Principal's Note:
Recently, I attended a college visit to Ball State University with my son. While there I was able to drag my family kicking and screaming to The Bob Ross Experience at the Minnetrita Estate. Like many children of the 1980s I sat mesmerized watching him churn out 'masterpiece' paintings in 30 minutes or less. His soothing voice and calmness resonated with millions and he became a worldwide sensation. Thanks to YouTube he may posthumously be more famous than ever and you'd be surprised at how many kids have watched his shows online. What reached me more than anything was how many others he inspired through his passion. Included in the exhibits were replicas of his famous paintings that were tried by countless others, and each person who met or worked with him all observed that he cared about sharing that joy which he found from painting. I realized on my trip that Bob Ross was essentially a great teacher who taught with an infectious passion, and even though he taught in a relatively obscure place in Indiana on a local PBS channel he became a worldwide sensation because he cared for his students. In one episode he painted in all grey because one of his viewers wrote to him that he was colorblind, and Bob made a point that art can be enjoyed regardless of what colors you use. Mr. Ross doesn't receive many accolades in the Art world, but there are plenty of lessons to be gained from how he reached his students.
I hope you enjoy our newsletter, but if there is a typo remember, "We don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents."
Message from the Dean:
February will be an important month for our current 8th graders and their high school scheduling. Please mark in your calendars the below dates:
February 7th- Initial Schedule Meeting (Students)
The 8th grade class will meet in the auditorium during the school day. Our high school guidance counselors will take this time to introduce themselves to the students, review the timelines and processes involving high school scheduling, and answer some general questions students may have.
February 8th - Elective Fair During Homeroom (Students)
Elective teachers will use 8th grade homeroom time to share with students in detail about options they have in high school, outside of their mandatory classes.
February 8th - Current 8th Graders/Incoming Freshman Parent Night (Parents and Students)
Members of our Middle School and High School staff will team up to help make the scheduling process as transparent as possible for all of our students and families transitioning to High School next year. We will meet at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. After the students have met in their initial meeting the school day before, this is a great opportunity for us to work with and inform families with any specific questions they may have. During this night, we will also have computers set up for any family that needs assistance in applying for 21st Century Scholarship.
Don't worry 7th graders, we haven't forgotten about you! In late February/early March, be on the lookout for more details about scheduling for 8th grade classes!
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.
Mrs. Pam Miller (8th Grade Team Leader)
Here are some notes from the 8th Grade Team:
3/14 Field Trip Information:
The 8th grade team is excited to give out details of our upcoming field trip. This field trip aligns with 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M.
What: Harriet Tubman musical history lesson from Virginia Repertory Theatre ("...a stirring musical drama tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery. Share her adventurous life in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson.")
Where: Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN
Cost: $6.00 per student (Money will be collected by homeroom teachers).
Money is due ASAP.
If sending cash, please send the correct change.
Checks may be made payable to Northwestern Middle School
Lunch: We will stop at fast food restaurants for lunch before the noon production. Please plan on sending money with your eighth grader for lunch.
What to Wear: 8th grade students should wear appropriate theater attire.
Examples:
Khakis or other dress pants are most appropriate.
Girls may wear skirts or dresses of appropriate length. Otherwise, dress pants are fine.
If jeans are worn, they must be jeans without holes, scratches, rough patches, etc.
No sweat pants or shorts, please
Nice tops – no t-shirts.
Midriffs should not be showing.
Boys, shirts with a collar are always nice. :)
Respectfully,
Pam Miller
Right: 8th Grade Social Studies classes learning about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition using play-doh.
Ms. Marissa Shrock (7th Grade Team Leader)
Ms. Marissa Shrock (7th Grade Team):
Seventh grade students are currently participating in a 3v3 Basketball Tournament in PE Class. (See Winning Bracket Below)
From Mr. Wise: We have started our “Project Lead the Way” unit called Computer Science for Innovators and Makers. We will be creating programs for the Micro-bits and learning how to use the different sensors (light, pressure, etc.) with them. Be sure to ask your students about the algorithms they are creating and see what they say!
7th Grade Math and Heath/PE have student teachers until Feb.24th. (See Below) Cassandra Criswell (Math) and Jared Dowling (PE/Heath) join us from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Rocky says: Valentine Day stresses me out. All of that chocolate that I cannot eat!
ROcky's Corner
ROcky's Corner
Believe it or not, life can be stressful, even for a Dog! Here are some tips!
Get a good amount of rest! Teens should have 8-10 hours a night! Dogs need more!
Find healthy activities and hobbies that make you happy and incorporate them in your routine. For instance, I like chew toys! Just don't overdo it.
Engage in Physical Activity. Exercise releases chemicals in our brains that can help make you feel better. I always feel better after a walk!
Focus on your strengths. Spend some time focusing on what you're good at and find ways to do more of those things.
Talk to Someone: Everyone likes to talk to me because I'm a good listener and I can't talk back. However, it's hard to manage stress alone. Make sure you talk to a parent, teacher, or a trusted adult and they may be able to help you find ways to manage your stress.
Valentine's CandyGrams.docxClick for More Information about Candy Grams.
Northwestern Band 2023 ISSMA Results!
Northwestern Band 2023 ISSMA Results!
2023 SoloEnsemble District Results 2.pdfOur students and directors performed very well! Congratulations!
Next Dance
Next Dance
Wear White and/or Neon Colors or Glow in the Dark Paint
Your student may be eligible to attend collage 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.
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
Northwestern MS - October 2023 D.C. Trip Meeting Handout.pdfCurrent 7th Grade Parents, please visit this page to learn more/pay your deposit for Washington D.C. next year.
DC Photos
DC Photos
Did you know: Students on the D.C. Trip share their pictures with an App called Photocircle. Parents are able to follow the trip in real time. If you're in Seventh Grade and interested in attending the D.C. Trip next year, information will become available during the second semester.
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