Newberry Middle School

1/31/24 NMS Jr. Beta Induction (6th Grade) Proud of our 6th Grade Inductee's (Great Turnout Tonight!)

Congratulations to the NMS January 2024 Teacher of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Students of the Month! Students of the Month/January 2024 6th Grade: Brielle Mingo 7th Grade: Ronald Bolding 8th Grade: KaLeigha Cannon Teacher of the Month January 2024- Tamara Cannon Support Staff of the Month January 2024-Brittany Hazel

Congrats. to all eighth grade girls basketball players! (Recognized at the final game of the season on 1/25/24 vs. Carolina Springs Middle School at Home) Eighth grade girls basket basketball game versus Carolina Springs middle school. 1/25/24 Score/Results: Won Game 26-23 in OT

Boys Season Ends at Meadow Glenn MS on the Road Tough loss on 1/25/24 Congratulations on a winning season & Lex 10 South Regular Season Co-Championship with an 8-2 record in the Lex-10 South

Note to Parents: RE: 1/25 and 1/26 Parent Teacher Conferences January 25th: Parent Teacher Conference Night 3:30-6:30 (3 Hours) Supper Served by NMS Admin. January 26th-Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students) 1/26/23: 7:30AM-Noon (4.5 Hours) Total 7.5 Hours-Parent/Teacher Conferences You should have received an e-mail invite to parent-teacher conferences with a link to sign up through sign-up-genius from your student's homeroom teacher. Please use this link to secure a time that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us without an appointment, but please note that you may have to wait until a time is available to meet with your students team of teachers depending on availability. We look forward to seeing you on January 25th or 26th. Staff E-mail List:https://www.newberrymiddleschool.org/o/nms/staff If needed, please e-mail your student's teacher(s) if needed for more information.

Reminder: 1/22-1/24 WINTER SPIRIT WEEK SEE FLYER/POSTER

NMS Quarter 2 Awards (1/11/23) Congrats. to all NMS Students who participated in today's awards program!

Newberry High School is excited to announce the commencement of Boys Tennis Pre-Season workouts and tryouts throughout the month of January. Open to students in grades 7-12, this opportunity invites participants of all experience levels. No prior tennis experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a strong work ethic. You must have a current physical on file. Check the calendar for specific dates and join us for a fantastic start to the tennis season! If you have any questions, please email Coach Scriven (escriven@sdnc.org).

Note from Ms. Scriven, Student Council Sponsor/Valentine's Dance Sponsor We will begin selling Valentines Day Sneaker ball tickets tomorrow during homeroom/enrichment. The last day to buy a ticket is Thursday, February 1, 2024. Tickets are $15.00 (meal included) or $7.00 (ticket only). Students are able to purchase tickets from their grade level representative. All payments can be made via cash or check(payable to Newberry Middle School) . 6th grade- Mrs. Shealy 7th Grade- Mrs. Taylor 8th Grade- Mrs. Stribble

The spirit days are as follows: Monday- Sports Day (Jan. 22) Tuesday- Generation Day (Jan. 23) Wednesday- Teacher/Student Swap Day (Jan. 24) Thursday- Class Wars (Jan. 25)

Looking Ahead: NMS will have Job Shadow Day on April 19, 2024! Students will be able to utilize this day to shadow someone in their career of choice. Below is the google form that students must complete by March 15th to participate. (For Grades: 6-8) For more information, please contact Dr. York at lyork@sdnc.org https://forms.gle/QzoZRRPqpTqAbuTo6

January 2024 NMS Newsletter Thank you NMS Newsletter Sponsor (Mrs. Geron Wiggins) NMS ELA 8th Grade Teacher Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF48R33cnU/_ZTvQT2I3kIUVHIBM3jQBw/edit?utm_content=DAF48R33cnU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Note: Jan. 25th Bingo/Healthy Choices Night has been cancelled due to 1/25 Parent Teacher Conference Night from 3:30PM-6:30PM (3HR) and 1/26 Parent Teacher Conferences from 7:30AM-Noon (4.5 HRS) (Total: 7.5 Hours-2 Days)

Students of the Month/December 2023 6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong 7th Grade: Levi Bennett 8th Grade: JC Hazel Teacher of the Month December 2023- Zandria Hicks Support Staff of the Month December 2023-Bonnie Frick

Dates for Academic & Attedance Remediation at NMS Note: Only for students who received a letter from NMS Administration/Mr. Reid Please contact Mr. Reid at zreid@sdnc.org for more information if needed. After School Program Dates January 16,18,23,25,30 February 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 March 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 April 9,11,16,18,23,25 Time: 3:15PM-5PM Letter/Form needs to be filled out and signed by parent and returned to the NMS Main Office as needed.

STUDENT HALF-DAY DISMISSAL FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023 Elementary Schools 11:00 am Middle Schools 11:30 am High Schools 11:30 am NAS Newberry and Mid-Carolina 10:15 am ** No lunch will be served on half-days.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH/NMS DECEMBER 2023 6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong 7th Grade: Levi Bennett 8th Grade: JC Hazel Left to Right: Levi Bennett, JC Hazel, and Lorrie Siriphong

(Bonnie Frick-December 2023 Support Staff of the Month) Subject: Support Staff of the Month/NMS

Subject: Teacher of the Month-December 2023 TEACHER: ZANDRIA HICKS 6th Grade Math Teacher and also serves as a Bus Aid for Bus #10 Note: Mrs. Hicks has received "Teddy the Tiger" for the Month of December 2023. Mrs. Hicks will decorate Teddy as she pleases. Mrs. Hicks has also received a "27-Point" Inspection & Oil Change from Stokes Trainor Dealership compliments of Joe Trainor. Thank you, Mr. Joe Trainor for your continued support of our NMS & SDNC Teachers and our NMS Teacher of the Month recognition. Congrats. to Mrs. Zandria Hicks! (Well Deserved)

ACCESS TESTING DATES Per Mrs. Swygert (See Image)

RE: Arbor Day- 12/1/23 Thank you, Mayor Senn and City Officials for today's Arbor Day Celebration at NMS! Mrs. Cantrell's 8 students did a fantastic job today! Thank you to all NMS Faculty & Staff who participated in today's special event. Note: See Video on Foster Senn's Presentation on the NMS Facebook page. GO TIGERS!