New Market Middle News
November 8, 2019
School Calendar
Date
Event
Term 2 Begins
PTSA Meeting 7PM
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Break
8th Grade Field Trip - Weinburg Center
Band Concert, 7th/8th Grade, 7PM
Band Concert, 6th Grade/Honor Band, 7PM
ELF Musical 7PM
ELF musical 2PM
2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Winter Break
Dates and times are subject to change
News from the Office
Students Reporting Security Concerns
Please encourage students to report security concerns to a trusted adult (parent, school staff member, school administrator, SRO, or a local law enforcement agency). Students may also anonymously report concerns using the Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line at 833-MD-B-SAFE or https://www.safeschoolsmd.org/.
In an emergency, call 911.
Additional resources can be found on each school's website and the FCPS website.
If you have signed up for the Life After Middle School Parent Night, please know that the location has changed to the auditorium at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. The date and time remains the same.
During the 2019-2020 school year, all middle schools and high schools will use the Schoology gradebook.
Assignment grades and course averages will be visible in Schoology.
Attendance, interim, term and final grades will appear in HAC.
If you don't know your password for Schoology, please contact our Guidance Office.
The NMMS Leo Club is collecting small toys and toiletries for the Salvation Army.
Collected items will go into stockings for those in need.
Suggested items include small toys, small hair care items, hand sanitizers, lip balms, etc. that are appropriate for boys and girls aged 10 - 12.
Items will be collected through Thursday, November 14th.
Donation boxes are located in the front lobby and cafeteria.
Thank you for your support!
Did your children get loads of candy for Halloween? So much candy that they can't possibly eat it all? Or maybe you're tired of the temptation of having all of that candy in your house? If so, donate it to NMMS! We would love to take it off of your hands and use it for all of the many student activities we have planned throughout this school year! Donations can be dropped off in the front office. Thanks in advance!!
Mathcounts will meet November 21st from 3-4 pm in Mrs. Yox’s room (54).
Leo Club will meet November 14th from 3-4 in the Media Center.
The fifth annual Maryland STEM festival is October 11 to November 10 at Bowie State University. Visit https://marylandstemfestival.org/ for more information.
Is your family moving?
Are you changing or dropping childcare providers?
Will your child switch from walker or car rider to bus rider? Or vice versa?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please print and complete the form linked below, and return DIRECTLY to your child's current school.
Transportation form/English: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11595
Transportation form/Spanish: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=11596
IMPORTANT: Remember to update your transportation information early! Late changes will require that students use the nearest existing bus stop until route updates can be made.
Attendance News
Important goal: 96% or better attendance each day!
Please help students meet the goal every day!
Talk to your child about the importance of attending school.
Call your child’s counselor if you have questions.
NMMS.Attendance@fcps.org
Motto
Positive Experiences + High Expectations = Excellence for All
Mission
The mission of the New Market Middle School community of students, staff, and parents is to foster the development of critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners who are prepared to be honorable, successful, and contributing members of the ever-changing 21stcentury.
Vision
The NMMS learning community of students, staff, and parents will work collaboratively to exceed local, state and national standards for student achievement, character development, teacher efficacy, and family and community involvement. The collective commitment will ensure:
* Rigorous learning that challenges and supports all students to achieve at high levels and reach their full potential
* A welcoming, disciplined and healthy environment that is conducive to student learning and character development.
* Highly qualified teachers are working in professional learning communities that focus on student learning and achievement.
* Parents and community members are partnering in the learning process of students.
* Time, material, and human resources are allocated in a manner that supports student learning.