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
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
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
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