New Market Middle News
January 10, 2019
School Calendar
Date
Event
PTSA Meeting 7PM
Schools Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Teen Club Dance
End of Term 2
Schools Closed for Students
Term 3 Begins
Dates and times are subject to change
News from the Office
New Market Middle School is holding an information night on January 22nd!!
Anxiety and Our Students
Media Center
January 22, 2020
6:00 - 7:00
Please let us know if you're interested! RSVP by clicking the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSRRhKDzuSwUTA9hxAuC9V0v3IiWwkyu3oubiDgUCPGR0orQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Seventh Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
7th grade permission slips for Medieval Times are due back to history teachers no later than January 15th and payment must be complete by January 31st. Reservations are required well in advance so we must have all permission slips returned by the deadline. Please contact Mrs. Williamson (leslie.williamson@fcps.org) for additional information, if needed.
Linganore High School Registration Information Night
Save the Date Thursday, 1/23/20, 6-8 PM
(Snow Date: Monday, 1/27/20, 6-8 PM)
For Parents and Students
Presentations including:
“Completer” Options Elective Offerings Dual Enrollment Opportunities Career and Technology Center Programs Math Sequencing Recommendations
Leo Club will meet after school in the media center from 3:00 - 4:00 on January 23rd.
Mathcounts will not meet after school during the month of January. We will meet during ELT times throughout the month. Mathcounts members will have the opportunity to compete in two Saturday competitions on January 4th and February 8th.
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.
Life Skills and Food Science News
Donations for the Kitchen Classroom
8th grade Life Skills and 6th grade Food Science Classes
Ms. Barger and Ms Klotz are always in need of new/gently used items that can help to re-stock/replenish the Kitchen Classroom. If you have any of these items that you no longer need and would otherwise be donating to Good Will, we would be happy to use them in our Kitchen. Items include:
*Crock Pot
*Kitchen Hand Towels
*Kitchen Dishcloths
*Aprons
*Electric Griddle
*Cooking Utensils - such as pancake turners, spoons, ladles, etc.
Please contact kelly.barger@fcps.org with any questions. Thank you for your support.
Guidance Office News
New Year - - New Apps
As the use of technology increases, there are many apps out there that are becoming known to children and teens. Over the years law enforcement has put out warnings to parents about apps that are accessible to our children. Knowing about these apps is half the battle. The top apps that can pose a danger to children/teens are:
(Information retrieved from: https://www.wafb.com/2019/03/12/do-your-children-have-any-these-apps-police-warn-potential-dangers/)
Family Education online suggests the following ideas for parents:
(Information retrieved from: https://www.familyeducation.com/mobile-apps/a-complete-guide-to-potentially-dangerous-apps-all-parents-should-be-aware-of)
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.