Newberry Middle School

March 2024 6th Grade: London Wicker 7th Grade: Jesse Routon 8th Grade: Kennedi Trapp (Absent/Not Pictured) Will be Pictured/Recognized at a later date. Teacher: Dylan Skinner Support Staff: Jaleel Gilliam

3/21/24- STEM NIGHT @ NMS Great job NMS Science & Math Teachers! Thank you to all NMS Students and Parents who attended. Special thank you to Katie Shaw, Lead Sponsor for this endeavor.

WIZARD OF OZ MARCH 21-23 Location: Newberry Opera House See (Poster)

STEM NIGHT MARCH 21st

Miss Jennifer Brown (NMS Teacher of the Year) Recognized at the 3/15/24 Rotary Club Meeting (Newberry, SC) Congrats. Ms. Brown!

Please sign up for Job Shadow Day by March 15th. Job Shadow Day will be Friday, April 19th. This will be for all grades, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Parents, please use the Google form link below to register your student(s). If any questions, please contact Dr. York at NMS. https://forms.gle/xD2px5a7fYZs326m8

Donuts for Dads (NMS) April 26th- Donuts for Dads- Location: Cafeteria/Time: 8AM-8:25AM Thank you for signing up and participating in this endeavor! Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe52mm4nAXjsn2B_p1xGmmQ31RkB8E76hVCJ0Yh3u1UDX_KWA/viewform

Muffins for Moms May 13th--Muffins for Moms (8AM Start)-Location: Cafeteria (Please Sign up on Google Form) Please sign up below. Thank you for participating in this year's Muffins for Moms (NMS-2024) Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScayRO8vRAnuzMTdEW_zXUnYivivLXkC0PVXGTNusqV6LmlRA/viewform

Congratulations to these students and Sponsors! (E. Scriven/S. Coleman-Lead Sponsors) Jordan Boateng- SCASC District 6 Second Vice Chair Kade Hamilton- SCASC State 2nd Vice President

Good luck Kade and Jordan!

Congratulations to the following Students, Faculty, & Staff! February 2024 Student, Faculty, and Support Staff of the Month (NMS) 6th Grade: Cali Derrick 7th Grade: Paola Leyva Reyes 8th Grade: Danielle Guy Teacher: Gracie Peck Support Staff: Bethany Kierstead

Are you interested in running for Student Council? See the flyer for all the details and important dates you need to know.

NMS Archery Finishes 3rd in the MC State Qualifier at MCHS on 2/16/24 Congrats. Archers and Coach C. Kierstead, Coach B. Kierstead, and Coach White. GO TIGERS!!!

Please sign up for Job Shadow Day 2024 Note from Dr. York Date: April 19th/Friday (JOB SHADOW DAY 2024) Grades: 6th, 7th, and 8th Parents, please use the Google form link below to sign your student(s) up for this year's Job Shadow Day. See the photo for all the details. If any questions, please contact Dr. York at NMS. https://forms.gle/xD2px5a7fYZs326m8

Dr. Seuss Week @ NMS 2/26-3/1 2/26= Mismatch socks 2/27=Hat Day 2/28=Wear Green 2/29=Animal Print 3/1=Multi-color Outfit

NMS I-READY ALL-STARS FEBRUARY 2024 As to Date: 2/14/24 8th Grade Champs as to Date Reading: Zarek Reid (67 Completed Lessons) Math: Zakiyah Hardy (61 Completed Lessons) 7th Grade Champs as to Date Reading: Kennedi Douglas (58 Completed Lessons) Math: Robert Coffey (57 Completed Lessons) 6th Grade Champs as to Date Reading: Kamari Counts (98 Completed Lessons) Math: Jesus De Asael Cristanto Castelan (94 Completed Lessons) Each of these students will earn (1 Homework Pass), 5 Ice Cream Passes (compliments of Mr. Reid) and will have the opportunity for a free hat day. Teachers, please note!

2/9/24 Newberry Middle School Valentine's Sneaker Ball was a HUGE Success! Thank you Ms. Erica Scriven & Ms. S. Coleman for leading this endeavor! Had a great turnout of faculty, staff, and students at this event!

Welcome Marcio Buxton, NMS Mental Health Clinician/Counselor! We are happy to have her at NMS full time 5 days a week!

In an effort to obtain an estimated number of attendees for the 2/15/24 African American Gallery Walk at NMS from 5PM-6PM, Parents please fill out the following link to provide school officials with your name to be included. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq4CW31LSSUUZ4umTMZXM_PQGhfKwBUz33Mti93zu6K9oW6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

NMS Black History Month Speaker Dr. Peggy Barnes Winder Date: 2/16/24 Time: 8AM (Virtual Presentation) Introduction: Dr. Barnes Winder Click Link:https://www.newberry.edu/faculty/details/winder-peggy Teachers: Please read Bio to class prior to playing the video. Degrees: PH.D | (Touro) Trident University International (2006) M.S. | Western Kentucky University (1988) B.A. | Newberry College (1986) Additional graduate work, University of South Carolina-Columbia Bio: Dr. Peggy Barnes Winder is a native of Lancaster SC and was educated in the public school system of Lancaster County. A two-time NCSGA Professor of the Year recipient (2003 and 2012) and a 2011 recipient of the Grady L. Cooper award for teaching excellence and service, Dr. Winder is a prominent member of the Newberry College community as an alum and a popular professor. She began her teaching career at Newberry College in 1990 and has proven herself a solid professional both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to her teaching duties in the department of sport professions, Dr. Winder works closely with faculty, staff and students to advance the college’s mission to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive campus community. Throughout Dr. Winder’s tenure at Newberry College, she has received numerous accolades and honors. She received the W.C. Carter Professorship Award for “Selfless Giving” to students, staff, colleagues, and alumni (2014). She was selected in the spring of 2012 to provide the December Commencement Address to the Graduation class of 2012. In 2011, she was inducted into the Bachman Honor Society. Other notable achievements are as follows: in October 2004, she was selected as the “Outstanding Young Alumnus" by the Alumni Board of Directors; in May 2003, she was selected by the JAYCEES as “Outstanding Young American Fitness Leader"; on April 4, 1999, she was selected as one of “20 South Carolina Woman Making a Difference” for Women in Sports, presented in The State newspaper; on September 5, 1998, Dr. Winder became the first female inductee into the Newberry College Athletic Hall of Fame. She has also been recognized by BB&T and WKDK as “Citizen of the Week” and has received the Pathfinders award for the State of S.C.’s National Association for Girls and Women in Sports. Dr. Winder is married to retired MSG David A. Winder, and they have two daughters, Kasey Danielle and Rielly Anne. The Winder family resides in Newberry.