New Market Middle News
January 24, 2019
School Calendar
Date
Event
Teen Club Dance
End of Term 2
Schools Closed for Students
Term 3 Begins
LHS Registration Presentation 10-11:00AM
Incoming 6th Grade Registration Night 6:00PM
2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Schools Closed
President's Day
Dates and times are subject to change
News from the Office
The 7th grade team would like to thank the 72 offers by parents to chaperone our field trip. The 16 names, drawn randomly, have been selected and parents have been notified. Please be sure to make payment for the trip at SchoolCash Online on or before January 31, 2020. Please contact Leslie.williamson@fcps.org, with any questions. Thank you.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
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Go to:
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27th Annual Middle School
Career & Technology Tech Fair
Monday February 24th, 5-7pm
Career & Technology Center, Frederick
Students will be selected from the various CTE classes to represent NMMS to compete against students from all other county middle schools. Mr. Irving, Ms. Klotz, Ms. Barger and Mr. Poisal will be selecting students from their classes. This is an honor to be selected.
There will also be a CTC Expo during the Tech Fair. There will be tours, student ambassadors and program demonstrations for parents and students to learn more about the many college and career preparation programs offered to high school students at CTC.
All are welcome to attend!
Questions can be directed to kelly.barger@fcps.org, the NMMS CTE Teacher Leader.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the after school Homework/Internet Club is cancelled for Tuesday, January 28.
Thank you for your understanding!
The Leo Club will meet after school from 3 to 4 pm in the Media Center on February 13th
Mathcounts will meet after school in Mrs. Yox’s room from 3 to 4 pm on February 6th and February 20th
Mathnasium of Mount Airy Invites You to their Monthly Competition of the Math Game: "24"
When: 6:00PM Friday, January 31
Where: Held in their Center at 411 E Ridgeville Blvd
Who: Grades 3-12 are ALL invited
How: Call them at 240-552-9445 to reserve a spot or visit them online at www.mathnasium.com/mountairy and go to their "Promotions" page
Fliers are available in the NMMS Front Office
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
The Eighth Grade Band will be participating in a Community Concert on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 7PM at Linganore High School. Instrumental musicians in the Linganore feeder pattern will perform for each other and the community. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert snow date is Tuesday, February 11.
SGA News
SGA SPIRIT WEEK
In Celebration of the end of Term 2 and the start of Term 3
Monday Jan. 27th is PJ Day - roll out of bed to celebrate a short week
Tuesday Jan 28th is Favorite Movie Character Day - have fun, school appropriate costumes
Thursday Jan 30th is Lancer Day - wear your favorite Lancer Gear; red, white and/or black
Friday Jan 31st is Jersey Day to celebrate Super Bowl weekend
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
PTSA News
The PTSA is holding the second Teen Club dance this month on Friday January 24th
It's Hawaiian theme, so tell your kids to wear their fun Hawaiian outfit!
We will have DJ Stew again for music and games!
We will give the students a lei at the door and we will have hula and limbo contests.
They can purchase pizza, snacks, tattoos and face painting, so tell them to bring their $1 dollar bills!
Anyone who has not signed up for the Teen Club can have their student run by the office to pick up a form or get it on the PTSA page of the school website at https://education.fcps.org/nmms/ptsa. It's $5 to join and $1 at the door of each dance. Please email with any questions to PresidentNMMSPTSA@gmail.com.
As at all the dances, we need a lot of parent volunteers to make this happen. As of now, we only have one volunteer. Please consider signing up and helping out. It's a pretty fun night even for the adults! The link to sign up is:
Dominos has been gracious enough to offer the NMMS PTSA a monthly "Pizza Night"!!
It will be the last Wednesday of every month during the school year.
This month it will be on 1/29/2020.
Click on the link below for a form. We will also attach a form to the Facebook Page and the PTSA site on the school's website, so that you can print out and hand the bottom portion to the Dominos employee. It must be printed out and handed to the Dominos employee. They will run specials for us and you can order for pick up OR delivery!!! They will give us 15% of each order.
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=12565
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.