1. HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

2. WORD OF THE MONTH:
TRUSTWORTHINESS
 Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be
reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the
courage to do the right thing • Build a good
reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family,
friends, and country
 Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a
time, but it ain't goin' away. — Elvis Presley,
American rock 'n' roll icon (1935-1977) -

3.  BREAKFAST:
 CEREAL/TOAST W/JELLY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:
 CHICKEN NUGGETS/MACARONI & CHEESE/GREEN
BEANS/CARROTS/ROLL/MIXED FRUIT/MILK
 2ND LINE:
 CHICKEN NUGGETS/GREEN BEANS/MASHED POTATOES W/GRAVY/HOT
ROLL/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.
 *CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

4.  BREAKFAST:
 SCRAMBLED EGGS/TOAST/ORANGE SMILES/MILK
 MAIN DISH:
 NACHOS/CHEESE SAUCE/LETTUCE, TOMATO, SALSA/REFRIED
BEANS/FRUIT CUP/CINNAMON ROLL/MILK
 2ND LINE:
 CRISPADORA/BEANS/SHREDDED LETTUCE/DICED TOMATO/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE
 *CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

5.  BREAKFAST:
 CEREAL/TOAST/MIXED FRUIT/MILK
 MAIN DISH:
 STEAK FINGERS/MASHED POTATOES W/GRAVY/STEAMED
BROCCOLI/APPLESAUCE/ROLL/MILK
 2ND LINE:
 HOT DOG OR CORN DOG/FRENCH FRIES/CARROT STICKS/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.
 *CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

6.  BREAKFAST:
 BISCUIT & GRAVY/SAUSAGE LINK/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:
 SAUSAGE PIZZA/SALAD/RANCH DRESSING/ORANGE WEDGES/MILK
 2ND LINE:
 FISH SANDWICH/COLE SLAW/PINTO BEANS/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.
 *CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

7. LUNCH TIMES
6TH GRADE: 12:04 – 12:40
7th GRADE: 12:42 – 1:18
8th GRADE: 11:28 – 12:04

8. LUNCH COSTS
SALAD BAR: $2.50
HOT TRAY: $2.50

9. LUNCH
If you qualify for free or reduced
meals, you also qualify for free or
reduced breakfast. Breakfast begins @
7:20 a.m.

10. NMS CHEER/DANCE TSHIRT
FUNDRAISER
TSHIRTS
$12.00
NOW TAKING ORDERS. ORDER
FORMS IN OFFICE AND LIBRARY

11. PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
MEMBERSHIP & T-SHIRT: $15.00
MEMBERSHIP ONLY: $5.00
TSHIRT ONLY: $12.00
NOW TAKING ORDERS

12.  NMS PTA
 Attention all Parents, Students, and NMS Staff!!!!!!
Show your support for our school by joining PTA!!!
Get your name entered in a drawing for 2 athletic
passes for every membership turned in. Deadline for
drawing is Friday, August 30. Plus receive food
coupons for joining PTA and discounts when you go
online and activate your membership card!!!! And
remember, joining PTA does not obligate you to
anything!!!
Go Pointers!!!

13. CAR RIDER DROP OFF AND PICK UP
ALL CAR RIDERS WILL BE DROPPED
OFF AND PICKED UP IN THE FRONT
OF THE BUILDING

14. BUS ARRANGEMENTS
IF YOU NEED BUS INFORMATION
SUCH AS TIMES AND BUS NUMBERS
PLEASE CONTACT THE BUS GARAGE
AT (479) 471 – 3140 (ROGER BATES)

15.  SCHOOL SUPPLIES
 6 – 3 PRONG FOLDERS WITH POCKETS
 COLORED PENCILS
 #2 PENCILS
 LOOSE LEAF PAPER – WIDE RULED
 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BAND ONLY – 1 INCH BINDER
 PENCIL POUCH
 KLEENEX
 1 PACKAGE OF 3 X 3 POST ITS
 5 COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS

16. BELLS
FIRST BELL: 7:50 A.M.
TARDY BELL: 8:00 A.M.
END OF DAY: 3:00 P.M.

17. REMINDER
NO STUDENT PICK UP AFTER 2:45
P.M.

18. NMS CONTACT INFORMATION:
120 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
(479) 471 - 3126

19. Mrs. Bradley's webpage:
nmsscience8@blogspot.com
Mrs. Bradley's instagram:
mrsbscience

20.  Ways to keep up with the Northridge Band:
 WEB:
 http://www.tinyurl.com/nmsbands
 E-mail:
 crystal.reeves@vbsd.us
 Facebook:
 Search for “Northridge Middle School Band”
 Twitter:
 @NMSbands
 Remind 101:
 Text messaging service for parents and students. Send message”@nmsb” to (469)502-7969

21.  Mrs. Bynum’s 8th grade art classes will
use trophies for a lesson on contour
drawing. If your child would like to
bring a trophy from home that would
be great. I will keep them in a secure
location and have them returned by
Monday, September 16. If you have
any questions or concerns please
email me at jbynum@vbsd.us.

22. YEARBOOK ORDERS
YEARBOOK ORDERS ARE NOW BEING
TAKEN. DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31,
2013. ORDER FORMS ARE ON
WEBSITE OR IN OFFICE.

23. SCHOOL PARTNER CARD SALES
BEGIN AUGUST 30

24. NMS 6TH GRADE CHOIR
WILL BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
3. NO AUDITIONS REQUIRED.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME IN CHOIR
7:30 A.M. IN MUSIC ROOM

25. NMS CHOIR
CANDY BAR SALES BEGIN TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 3
$1.00

26.  NMS STUDENT COUNCIL
 STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS WILL
BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
 DEADLINE TO TURN IN PERMISSION
SLIP IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
 PICK UP HANDBOOK/PERMISSION SLIP
IN LIBRARY
 RETURN PERMISSION SLIP TO LIBRARY

27. NMS VOLLEYBALL
SEPTEMBER 4
8TH GRADE
@ TRINITY
4:00

28. NMS VOLLEYBALL
SEPTEMBER 9
8TH GRADE
@ FRESHMAN ACADEMY
4:00

29. NMS PEP RALLY
SEPTEMBER 3
2:15

30. NMS FOOTBALL
SEPTEMBER 3
7TH & 8TH GRADE
@ BLAKEMORE FIELD AGAINST
BUTTERFIELD
5:30 & 7:00

31.  GUEST SPEAKER
 DALE BRUNK
 HE WAS IN THE TWIN TOWERS ON
9/11
 SEPTEMBER 10
 8TH GRADE: 9:00 A.M.
 7TH GRADE: 10:00 A.M.

32. PROGRESS REPORTS
SEPTEMBER 18

33. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
SEPTEMBER 19
3:00 – 9:00

34. EIGHTH GRADE SCHOOL PICTURES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

35. SEVENTH GRADE SCHOOL PICTURES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

36. SIXTH GRADE SCHOOL PICTURES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

37. EIGHTH GRADE EXPLORE TEST
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
&
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

38. SEPTEMBER 5TH: LISA MONTGOMERY
SEPTEMBER 17TH: JENNIFER FEENY
SEPTEMBER 25TH: DOUG OLIENYK