New Market Middle News May 10, 2019
School Calendar
Date
Event
Algebra PARCC Testing
PTSA Meeting, 7PM
8th Grade Formal, 7-9PM
Move Up Day - Incoming 6th Graders
6th Grade Field Trip, Keys Stadium
Schools Closed
Memorial Day
7th Grade Future Link Field Trip
PTSA Meeting 7PM
End of Year Awards Ceremonies
PBIS End of Year Carnival
8th Grade Picnic
2 Hour Early Dismissal
Last Day of School for Students
Dates and times are subject to change
News from the Office
Our program will be held on Wednesday, June 12, in our cafetorium. Please use the cafetorium entrance on the left side of our building.
This year we will celebrate the following achievements for our 6th and 7th graders: Perfect Attendance throughout the year, Maintaining Honor Roll throughout the year, and Maintaining Straight As throughout the year.
Our 8th graders will be awarded in all of the aforementioned categories AND will be recognized for Maintaining Straight As for all three years of middle school and Perfect Attendance in all three years of middle school.
The times for our ceremonies are listed below. Please note they will go in the following order: 6th, 8th, 7th.
If your child is expected to receive one of these awards, you will receive a personalized invitation in the mail within the next few weeks. The "cut-off" date for determining eligibility for these awards is mid-term, May 10th.
Grade 6: 8:10am - 8:45am
Grade 8: 9:00am - 9:35am
Grade 7: 9:55am - 10:30am
If you have any questions, please contact our counseling department at 240-236-4561.
The 8th grade End of the Year Picnic will take place on June 19th from 10:30-1:00. The cost to students is $6.00 per person and can be paid through School Cash online starting on April 22. Please contact Mrs. Williamson with any questions (leslie.williamson@fcps.org). Thank you.
8th Grade Formal - Friday May 17th 7-9 pm
Last Minute News and Information in regard to the formal:
**All students must be in school for the entire day on Friday May 17th.
**Any student who needs to leave for a Doctor's Appointment must have a note from the
Doctor on appropriate letterhead.
**Doors will open at 6:45 pm on Friday to have students start checking.
**No Limos, No Prom Gowns, No Tuxedos are permitted.
**Shoes must be worn at all times.
**The dance permission form and money are due by Thursday May 16th.
**The cost to pay at the door is $15.
**Students needs to be escorted out of the dance at 9 pm by a responsible adult.
CHAPERONES are STILL NEEDED to help at the dance with concessions and to monitor the doors. It would be wonderful to have some Dads/Grand-dads to help with chaperoning. Please contact kelly.barger@fcps.org if you are able to help even for just an hour at any point from 6:45 -9pm.
Find details and registration materials for 2019 POSS* and TRAD** at https://education.fcps.org/fcvs/ (select "Summer Session Learning Options") See participation expectations, dates, times and registration fees. Deadline: Completed registration forms must reach school counselors before Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 3 PM. Do not delay! Enrollment is limited. Courses do fill up quickly so return the form as soon as possible.
The FCPS Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS) manages all summer programs offering courses for credit. Some programs are offered at specific schools and in specialized programs with enrollment by invitation only.
PROGRAMS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT The below-referenced POSS and TRAD Programs are held at Governor Thomas Johnson MIDDLE School.
*Partially Online Summer Session (POSS)
POSS is for FCPS high school students who are independent, self-motivated learners; they must be currently enrolled and entering 9th-12th grade in the 2019-2020 school year. The session offers honors and elective courses for grade improvement or original credit. Students work in a blended-learning environment, meeting face-to-face once each week while also completing structured online coursework outside of class (requires internet and consistent computer access).
**Traditional (TRAD) High School Summer Session HS TRAD is for currently enrolled FCPS high school students who benefit from a structured learning environment and want to recover credit in core-content courses required for graduation. In this blended-learning environment, students meet daily with certified FCPS teachers and use online courses to support academic goals.
LHS Girl's Soccer Jv & Varisty 2019 Fall Season
Mark Lastova, Head Coach for Girls Soccer at LHS, and Paige Pohopin, JV Head Coach, would like to encourage any current 8th grade girl who is interested in trying out for the LHS Girls Soccer Team in the fall to visit the website www.linganoresoccer.com. This site has important summer information for all interested players.
The Hood Summer Soccer League is open to anyone planning to try out at Linganore in August for the fall season. There is a form that needs to be filled out and returned to Mark Lastova as soon as possible. The plan is have two teams play in the summer league for LHS. Please email mark.lastova@fcps.org if you have questions. Forms are on the Linganore Soccer website or see Ms. Barger in school for a form.
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 Change Form in English
Transportation Change Form in Spanish
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.
Music News
Congratulations to all ensemble classes for a great concert week!
8th grade students who plan to participate in the LHS marching band in the Fall, please mark your calendars:
Tuesday, May 14 -- New Member Orientation 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, May 16 -- First Marching Band Rehearsal for the 2019-2020 school year 5:30 - 8:00 PM
New Parent Orientation Meeting 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the chorus room, D113
Please see Mrs. Cramer for a packet of information.
You can reach the LHS Band Director, Mr. Lloyd, at kevin.lloyd@fcps.org or lancerband@aol.com.
Counselor's Corner
You May be Eligible to Receive up to $500 for College Savings through the Save4College State Contribution Program. Apply Today!
Did you know that research shows if parents create an account earmarked for their children’s education, the children are more likely to attain college degrees1?
The State of Maryland and Maryland 529 are teaming up to help make it easier for your child’s dream of attending college to come true with the Save4College State Contribution Program2. Simply open an account in the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan (also referred to as the Maryland College Investment Plan or MCIP) managed by T. Rowe Price, complete the online application, and you could be eligible for a $250 or $500 contribution from the State of Maryland. You can also apply if you already have an MCIP Account opened after December 31, 2016. Your college savings can be applied to tuition and other eligible expenses at virtually any U.S. college, technical or trade school—and even international universities that have a federal school code.
It’s easy to apply with the online application. Visit Maryland529.com/Save4College to get started and see if you are eligible for the State contribution. Please note that, while the application can be initiated online, some of the required forms may need to be mailed. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on May 31, 2019.
Need more information?
Click here to download a copy of the Save4College State Contribution brochure.
To see if you’re eligible to apply, click here.
1Economics of Education Review, October 2015, “The effects of a dedicated education savings account on children’s college graduation,” J. Name & D. Ansong.
2State contributions are not guaranteed. The State funding for contributions is limited to $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter. As with the entire State budget, the Maryland General Assembly has final approval. If resources are insufficient to fully fund all eligible Accounts, Maryland 529 shall provide contributions in the order in which applications are received in good order and give priority to applications of Account Holders who did not receive a State contribution in any prior year. If you receive a State contribution for any Account in a given year, you are not eligible in that year for the income deduction on your State taxes for contributions that you made to that or any other MCIP Account. You should check with your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
Please read the entire Enrollment Kit carefully before deciding to enroll. The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan’s Disclosure Statement provides investment objectives, risks, expenses and costs, Fees, and other information you should consider carefully before investing. If you or your beneficiary live outside of Maryland, you should compare Maryland 529 to any college savings program offered by your home state or your beneficiary’s home state, which may offer state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 plan.
United Way of Frederick County’s Summer Serve: Registration is Open!
United Way Summer Serve engages area youth 12-17 in volunteer service projects at various nonprofit agencies throughout Frederick County. The program will provide the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the areas of need in our community.
Leadership Week is available to all participants who have participated in any of the three main Summer Serve sessions. Leadership week gives participants an opportunity to further expand upon their ability to work well with others and learn how they can serve as a catalyst for positive change in our community.
Summer Serve 2019 - Schedule:
Scholarships are Available!
Applicants whose families' earnings are at or below the Frederick County Survival Budget qualify for full scholarships, and those applicants whose families earn below the Household Stability Budget qualify for partial scholarships.
To see if you qualify for scholarships or for more information on Summer Serve and to register, visit www.unitedwayfrederick.org/summerserve.
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.