1. HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

2.  We are in peak flu season. Please be aware
of flu symptoms: fever, headache, extreme
tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, muscle
aches, runny or stuffy nose, and some may
exhibit stomach symptoms such as nausea,
vomiting, and/or diarrhea. These symptoms
will last for several days. If your child has a
fever, however low grade, please keep them
home. Students must be fever free for 24
hours, without medicine, before returning to
school. Also, please encourage your child to
wash their hands. 

3.  WORD OF THE MONTH:
 RESPONSIBILITY
 Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead •
Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best •
Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before
you act — consider the consequences • Be
accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes •
Set a good example for others –
 Teachers open the door, but you must walk through
it yourself.— Chinese proverb

4. The following 8th grade students were chosen as students of the month for
the month of November at Northridge Middle School. Pictured from L to R
are: Noah Shankle, Honesty Moore, Katie Moore, Mitchell Waite.

5. The following 7th grade students were chosen as students of the
month for the month of November. Pictured from L to R are: Colin
Cantrell, Mikelle Porter, Taylor Teague, Seth Humphrey

6. The following 6th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the
month of November at Northridge Middle School. Pictured are Back Row L to R:
Jennifer Delgado, Dawson Smith, Kameron Chambers, Tiyeze Castleberry, Riley
Poindexter.Front Row L to R: Daniel LaFuente, Jayden Thompson, Raegan
Stamps, Keeli Hodges. Not pictured is Aurora Smith.

7.  BREAKFAST:

CINNAMON TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

GRILLED CHEESE/FRENCH FRIES/PEAS & CARROTS/APPLESAUCE/MILK
 2ND LINE:
 PIZZA/SALAD/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL
OFFERED DAILY

8.  BREAKFAST:

SCRAMBLED EGGS/TOAST/ORANGE WEDGES/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

BEEF BURRITO W/CHEESE SAUCE/SALSA/BLACK BEANS/DICED
PEARS/MILK
 2ND LINE:

Soft Taco/Beans/Shredded Lettuce/Diced Tomato/Fruit/Milk
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

9.  BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT W/JELLY/MIXED FRUIT/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

CHEESE PIZZA/STEAMED BROCCOLI/ORANGE WEDGES/COWBOY
COOKIE/MILK
 2ND LINE:

Chicken Nuggets/Green Beans/Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy/Fruit/Milk
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

10.  BREAKFAST:

BREAKFAST BURRITO/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

SPAGHETTI W/MEAT SAUCE/GREEN BEANS/TOSSED SALAD
W/DRESSING/FRUIT COCKTAIL/HOT ROLL/MILK
 2ND LINE:

HOT DOG OR CORN DOG/FRENCH FRIES/TOSSED SALAD//FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

11.  BREAKFAST: NO SCHOOL
 MAIN DISH: NO SCHOOL
 2ND LINE:
 GRILLED CHEESE/PORK N BEANS/BABY
CARROTS/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.
 *CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 
Ways to keep up with the Northridge Band:


http://www.tinyurl.com/nmsbands


E-mail:
crystal.reeves@vbsd.us


WEB:
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

22. YEARBOOK ORDERS
If you have any pictures to share for
the yearbook, please send them to
karren.robison@vbsd.us

23. In an effort to make our school safer, the Van Buren
School District has added an electronic entry system to
the front entrance of Northridge Middle School.
Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, the front
entrance at Northridge Middle School will be locked at
8:15 a.m. and all students and visitors will be required
to “buzz-in” using the intercom system located on the
wall next to the left set of entrance doors.
This system has been put in place to help ensure the
safety of our students. I appreciate all your effort in
helping make Northridge Middle School safer.

24.  MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Tryouts IS NOW ON
MONDAY, February 10th, at 7:00 pm at the
Freshman Academy LIBRARY. All tryout questions will be
answered at the meeting. If for any reason, you are not able
to make it to the parent meeting, you must make
arrangements with Coach Rogers @ Laura.Rogers@vbsd.us
or Coach Ross @ Danielle.Ross@vbsd.us PRIOR to the
parent meeting to be eligible for tryouts. Remember, TryOuts are for everyone! You do not have to be a current
member of a dance or cheer team in order to tryout.
 Freshman Dance Tryouts: Week of March 3-7
 Freshman Cheer Tryouts: Week of March 10-14

25.  MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Tryouts: Sunday, March
9th , at 2:00 pm at the VBHS ARENA. All tryout questions
will be answered at the meeting. If for any reason, you are
not able to make it to the parent meeting, you must make
arrangements with Coach Pixley @ lpixley@vbsd.us PRIOR
to the parent meeting to be eligible for tryouts. Remember,
Try-Outs are for everyone! You do not have to be a current
member of a dance or cheer team in order to tryout.
 Northridge Dance & Cheer Tryouts: Week of April 21 - 25

26. STUDENT COUNCIL VALENTINE
SALES
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 –
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
ORDER FORMS IN LIBRARY
DELIVERY WILL BE FEBRUARY 13

27. PTA MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
8:00
LOUNGE

28. 6TH GRADE HONOR CLUB
INDUCTIONS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
9:00
CAFETERIA

29. NMS 6TH GRADE QUIZ BOWL
MATCH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
NMS
3:00

30. NMS 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS
BASKETBALL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
ACADEMY
4:00

31. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
3:00 – 9:00

32. VALENTINE DELIVERY DAY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

33. GT FIELD TRIP
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

34. NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

35. SPRING BOOKFAIR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 –
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
8:00 – 3:00
LIBRARY

36.  TECHNIQUE CLINIC
 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
 CURRENT 6TH & 7TH GRADERS: 10:00 –
12:00
 CURRENT 8TH GRADERS: 1:30 – 3:30
 VBHS SAFEROOM
 COST: $10.00 CASH

37.  MANDATORY PARENT MEETING FOR 8TH
GRADERS TRYING OUT FOR FRESHMAN
ACADEMY DANCE/CHEER TEAMS
 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
 7:00 P.M.
 MAIN FRESHMAN ACADEMY GYM
 Remember, Try-Outs are for everyone! You
do not have to be a current member of a
dance or cheer team in order to tryout.

38. 
Fran Hall: February 5

Lalah White: February 11

Judy McClure-Lincks: February 27

Lisa Pixley: February 27