New Market Middle News
December 9, 2019
School Calendar
Date
Event
Band Concert, 7th/8th Grade, 7PM
PTSA Meeting 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
New Market Middle School Presents...
Elf Jr. The Musical
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12370
December 12th and 13th @ 7:00 PM
December 14th @ 2:00 PM
Admission is $5 Per Person
Thank you to all of the parents who were able to chaperone for our 8th Grade Field Trip. Thank you to the parents who provided donations so that some of our families could send their children. We have a phenomenal supportive community. Thank you to all of you for sending in payments and permission slips in such a timely fashion. Our trip would not have been possible without all of your help!
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.
Music News
Concert week is here!
Monday, December 9 -- 7th and 8th grade ensembles
Wednesday, December 11 -- 6th grade ensemble and Honor Band
Musicians arrive at 6:30 to warm-up and tune.
Both concerts begin at 7PM in the NMMS cafetorium.
SGA News
Three SGA representatives attended the Maryland Association of Student Councils Fall Leadership Conference at Perry Hall High School on Saturday, 11/23/19. Representing NMMS were Hannah Zirk, Reagan O'brien and Alex Thomas. To see a picture, click on the following link:
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12304
Media Center News
The NMMS media center is looking to add games (chess, Uno, cards) and legos to the NMMS Media Center Makerspace.
If you have any games or items you would like to donate, please send them in with your child.
Thank you so much in advance for your donations.
We will be having a recycled book fair from Dec 2 to Dec 9 (closed Dec 6).
Paperback books are $.25 and hardback books are $.50.
Books make great gifts.
We are still collecting all books for this fair, so keep cleaning out those bookshelves.
Every book equals a SHARP.
Thanks for all of your support!
Guidance Office News
Helping Kids with Cliques
What's a Clique?
Friendship is an important part of kids' development. Having friends helps them be independent beyond the family and prepares them for the mutual, trusting relationships we hope they'll establish as adults.
Groups of friends are different from cliques in some important ways.
Kids in cliques often worry about whether they'll still be popular or whether they'll be dropped for doing or saying the wrong thing or for not dressing in a certain way. This can create a lot of pressure.
How Can Parents Help?
As kids navigate friendships and cliques, there's plenty parents can do to offer support. If your child seems upset, or suddenly spends time alone when usually very social, ask about it.
Encouraging Healthy Friendships
Here are some ways to encourage kids to have healthy friendships and not get too caught up in cliques:
Remember to provide the big-picture perspective too. As hard as cliques might be to deal with now, things can change quickly. What's more important is making true friends — people they can confide in, laugh with, and trust. And the real secret to being "popular" — in the truest sense of the word — is for them to be the kind of friend they'd like to have: respectful, fair, supportive, caring, trustworthy, and kind. This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. © 1995-2019. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.
2019-20 STEP UP! Frederick
Student Songwriting Contest
You DON’T need to play an instrument, have a great voice or be able to read music.
You DO need to write a creative and powerful song on your own or with others.
Entry Deadline:
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 11:59 PM
Open to all Frederick County middle and high school age students
Prizes: Cash, FCC scholarships, YMCA memberships, Recording Studio time
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.