1. WELCOME TO THE NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL CHANNEL GO HIGHLANDERS!

2. MAY 23 – MAY 27 HAVE A GREAT WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH MAY HONESTY BEING TRUTHFUL AND SINCERE

4. Northridge Middle School has been in the planning process necessary to begin a Title I school wide program. A school wide program is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school. Northridge’s mission statement has been revised based on feedback about the purpose and goals of our school. The information collected from parent and teacher surveys as well as Parent Involvement Committee meetings was synthesized into our new mission statement. Please direct comments to kallen@vbsd.us

5. Northridge Middle School Mission Statement Our purpose at Northridge Middle School is to provide a positive learning environment, focused on instruction that promotes the growth and success of all students. By working collaboratively with students, parents and the community we will create the partnerships necessary for real and continuous improvement.

6. MAY6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH TRAE NEHF SYDNEY GRIZZLE

7. MAY5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH NORA SCHUBERT JACK ALEXANDER

8. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ETHAN RAUSER ISAAC KEETER

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, MAY 23 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Oatmeal w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Bar. B.Que Sandwich/Carrot Coins/Applesauce/Pudding/Milk No lunch basket today

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, MAY 24 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Breakfast Muffin/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Sandwich/Pork & Beans/Fruit/Milk No lunch basket today

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY, MAY 25 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Chicken Biscuit/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Sloppy Joe/Buttered Corn/Peaches/Pudding Cup/Milk LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Managers Choice

12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, MAY 26 BREAKFAST ($1.25): ½ Toasted Cheese Sandwich/Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Beefy Macaroni/Green Beans/Fruit/Milk LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Managers Choice

13. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, MAY 27 BREAKFAST ($1.25): BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Hot Dog w/ Mustard/French Fries/Orange Smiles/Milk LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Managers Choice

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS Don’t forget to check LOST AND FOUND for coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc. LOST AND FOUND is located in the office.

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS PARENT MEETING Friday, May 27, 2011 2:00 p.m. Northridge Middle School Cafeteria SMART CORE What is Smart Core? How does it affect our students? Northridge Middle School would like to invite 6th grade parents to attend a meeting about “SmartCore”. Smart Core is a required curriculum that is a part of a state initiative focused on students so that they are prepared for life beyond graduation. The goal is to implement educational strategies that are innovative, effective, rigorous, relevant and rewarding so that students are prepared to compete and be successful in the ever changing global marketplace. We hope that you will attend this meeting.

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS Lip Sync audition forms are purple and available at the front office. The show is Thursday, June 2nd at 1:00 Forms are due Friday, May 20 Auditions are Monday, Tues, Wed, May 23, 24, 25.

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE NOW DUE

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 23 5TH GRADE TO ALMA WATERPARK

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 24 6TH GRADE TO ALMA WATERPARK

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 25 5TH GRADE “GROWING UP FILM”

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 31 SIXTH GRADE PARTY 3:00 – 5:30

23. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 1 5TH GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY 8:00 GYM

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 1 TALENT SHOW 1:00 – 3:00

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 2 6TH GRADE AWARDS CEREMONY 8:00 GYM

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 2 LIP SYNC 1:00 – 3:00

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 3 HONOR CLUB/STUDENT COUNCIL FUN DAY 9:00 – 2:00

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 7 LAST DAY OF CLASSES REPORT CARDS

29. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Basketball Camp Dates: June 8-10: Times: Grades 1-5: 8:00-11:00; Grades 6-9: 12:00-3:00 Location: Clair Bates Arena Cost: $50.00 Make Checks payable to: Basketball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts and basketballs will be given to each camper

30. ANNOUNCEMENTS Lady Pointer Basketball Camp Dates: June 13-15; 9:00-12:00 Location: Clair Bates Arena Cost: $45.00 total w/$20.00 due by June 1 for t-shirt order Ages: 3rd thru 9th grade (Grade going INTO) Make Checks payable to: Basketball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper

31. ANNOUNCMENTS Pointer Baseball Camp Dates: June 13-15; 8:00-10:30 Location: Field of Dreams Grades: 1st-9th (Grade going into in Fall ’11) Cost: $50.00 Make Checks payable to: Baseball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts to each camper; awards for outstanding campers DEADLINE: To guarantee T-shirt size, order and money must be received by May 23

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Football Camp Dates: July 5-7, July 11-14; 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Blakemore Field House Cost: $50.00 if pre-register Cost $60 - first day of camp Make checks payable to: Van Buren Football Registration Deadline: June 2 Awards: T-shirts for all that pre-register by June 2. Description of Camp: 4th Annual Pointer P.R.I.D.E. Football camp for 3rd-6th grade athletes. Emphasis on agility, speed, and modified dynamic strength exercises that are age appropriate and will help athletes prepare for the youth football agility assessment

33. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Volleyball Camp Dates: May 16-19 for girls going INTO Grades 4-7; 3:30-5:30; Session I May 23-26 for girls going INTO Grades 8-10; 3:30-5:30; Session II Location: VBHS Arena Cost: $50.00 Make checks payable to: Pointer Volleyball Camp Description: Session I will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball; Session II will focus on the fundamentals plus the concepts of team offense/defense and scrimmage Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper

34. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Softball Camp Dates: June 13-16; Times: 8U and 10U: 9:00 am -10:30 am Times: 12U and 14U: 11:00 am -12:30 pm Location: VBHS Softball Field Cost: $40.00 if pre-registered; $50.00 if register at the camp; $30.00- team of 8 or more from same summer team Make checks payable to: Softball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper Description: Campers will be instructed by the VBHS Coaching staff and players. Each day campers will be exposed to the offensive and defensive fundamentals of the game of fast pitch softball.

35. ANNOUNCEMENTS Van Buren Juniors Tennis Camp Dates: June 13, 15, 17; June 20, 22, 24; June 27, 29, July 1; July 4, 6, 8 (Campers may participate in multiple weeks of camp if they choose) *Each clinic is for one week only; Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 8:00-10:00 am Ages: 5-16 Cost: $25.00/week Location: VBHS Tennis Courts; Make Checks payable to: Dee Cox, USPTA Requirements: Name, address, and DOB w/camp fee on 1st day of each camp Description: Program will cover stroke fundamentals, basic game strategy and general knowledge of the game. Contact: Brandy Mosby, Head Tennis Coach; email: bmosby@vbsd.us Dee Cox, Instructor: email: dcoxtennis@yahoo.com or phone: 221-3348

36. MAY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Julie Konzelman (2nd) Cheryl Christman(15th) Kacee Kareus(18th)

37. JUNE/JULY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Laura Edelen (June 16th) Kristin Shelly(June 18th) Karen Allen (June 27th) Shirley Evans (June 29th) Summer Cox (July 14th) Melissa Fretheim(July 30th)

38. Let’s Have a Great Week!