2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6.
7. BREAKFAST:
CHEESE TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
MAIN DISH:
CHILI DOG W/CHEESE SAUCE/BAKED BEANS/CELERY & CARROT STICKS
WITH DIP/APPLE WEDGES/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:
SAUSAGE BISCUIT/APPLE WEDGES/MILK
MAIN DISH:
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI/CHEESE STICK/GREEN BEANS/TOSSED
SALAD/PEACHES/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:
OATMEAL/FRUIT/JUICE/MILK
MAIN DISH:
BEEF & CHEESE TACO/BLACK BEANS/SHREDDED LETTUCE,
SALSA/OATMEAL COOKIE/APPLESAUCE/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/ORANGE WEDGES/MILK
MAIN DISH:
PIZZA BURGER/COLE SLAW/PEAS/ORANGE SMILES/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:
BISCUIT WITH GRAVY/SAUSAGE LINK/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
MAIN DISH:
CHEESE PIZZA/TOSSED SALAD/PEACHES/BROCCOLI WITH
CHEESE/MILK
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
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
22.
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
23. Mrs. Bynum’s art classes will be
working on projects that emphasize
the element of texture
24. INFORMATION FOR THE 2014
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF
COMMUNITY AWARDS CAN BE
FOUND @ www.vbsd.us/nrms. Then
go to Our School, then Counselors
26. YEARBOOK ORDERS
If you have any pictures to share for
the yearbook, please send them to
karren.robison@vbsd.us
27. 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.
28. STUDENT COUNCIL CANNED FOOD
DRIVE
DECEMBER 2 – 13, 2013
THE CLASS IN 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH
THAT BRINGS IN THE MOST FOOD
ITEMS WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA
PARTY
29. RECYCLE & NATURE CLUB
The NMS Recycle and Nature Club would like to collect items in need and have them
distributed to a local shelter; giving what we can this season. Please take a moment to go
over what items your child can bring. Keep in mind that every little bit counts - big or
small. We ask that students either bring a 1/2 or gallon size baggy of the following:
(Please use mostly travel size supplies)
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Crackers/peanuts
Oatmeal bar
Bottle of water
Small tissue pack
Bar of soap
Shampoo
Socks
Gloves
Chapstick
Band aids
Qtips
**Please do NOT send ANY medicine or ointment of any kind.
***Please send only a plastic freezer baggy with your child to school with as much
of the supplies listed above. Your child may drop it in the box in front of room
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Jordan Bradley: December 2
Susan Jarrett: December 3
Sheryl Boen: December 4
Debbie Stewart: December 8
Stephanie Watkins: December 14
Brenda Taylor: December 19
