WELCOME TO THE NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE

SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL CHANNEL

GO HIGHLANDERS!

JANUARY 30– FEBRUARY 3

HAVE

A

GREAT WEEK

WORD OF THE MONTH

• JANUARY• Courteous

Appreciate others by saying, "Please, thank you, etc.”

• “If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. “

Author: Francis Bacon

6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

WREN LANIER

ZOE LEONARD

5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

KALLIE JONES

JORDAN AMES

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

CHASE WILLIAMS

KRYSHA LEE

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, JANUARY 30

• BREAKFAST ($1.35): • Poptart w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk • LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): • Deli Sandwich/Pickle Spear/Pork & Beans/Apple Wedges/Milk

• LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD

• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): • DELI SANDWICH/LETTUCE & TOMATO, PICKLE/FRUIT/MILK

W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS

• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, JANUARY 31

• BREAKFAST ($1.35): Cinnamon Roll/Fruit Juice/Milk

• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Chili w/ beans/Cheese Stick/Blushing Pears/Cinnamon Roll/Crackers/Milk

LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD

• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): CHICKEN NUGGETS/HOT ROLL/TOSSED SALAD/FRUIT/MILK

• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

• BREAKFAST ($1.35): French Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk

• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):

Stuffed Crust Pizza/Garden Salad/Mixed Fruit/Milk

LUNCH BAR($2.60): Salad

• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Pizza and Tossed Salad/Fruit/Milk

• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

• BREAKFAST ($1.35): Pancake w/syrup/Orange Smiles/Milk

• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):

Baked Chicken Legs/Mashed Potatoes w/gravy/Carrot Coins/Hot Roll/Milk

• LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD

• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Corn Dog/Tater Tots/Fruit/Milk

• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

• BREAKFAST ($1.35):

Biscuit & Gravy/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):• Chicken Nuggets /Tater Tots/Peach Cobbler/Hot Roll/Milk

• LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD

• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Chicken Strips/Hot Roll/French Fries/Fruit/Milk

• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR EVERYONE

• WEDNESDAY (8:00-8:15)• THURSDAY (8:00-8:15)

• FRIDAY (8:00-8:15)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR

BAND STUDENTS

2:30-3:00

TUESDAY: GREGORY/LIMBOCKER/KAREUS

WEDNESDAY: BALL/RIGGS/MARION

THURSDAY: GOODPASTER/KNEELAND/PERKINS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• NEW YEARBOOK DEADLINE• TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

ANNOUNCEMENTS• 2012 CHEER AND DANCE TECHNIQUE CLINIC

• Saturday, February 4th • 10:00-12:00 @ VBHS Saferoom

• Only $10.00• If you are currently in the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade and are interested in trying out for

Cheer or Dance at the Middle School, Freshmen Academy or Sr. High level, then this is the place for you!!!

• Come and brush up on the specific techniques and skill that will help you do your very best the week of tryouts!!!

• The clinic will be taught by VBHS Spirit Squad Coaches Heather Dean and Mari Newby with the help of their current seniors/juniors on the High School Cheer and Dance Teams

• Wear comfortable gym-appropriate clothes that you can move in easily and soft soled tennis shoes or dance shoes.

• This clinic is recommended for all girls trying out for Middle School, Freshmen Academy, and High School Cheer or Dance, but it is NOT required for tryout eligibility.

ANNOUNCEMENTS• Changes for Spirit Squads due to Reconfiguration

•  Spirit Teams for 2012-2013 • Northridge Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)• Northridge Middle School Dance Team (7-8)•  • Butterfield Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)• Butterfield Middle School Dance Team (7-8)•  • Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Cheerleaders (9)• Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Dance Team (9)•  • Van Buren High School Cheerleaders (10-12)• Van Buren High School Dance Team (10-12)•  • No pep club• No pre-requisites required to try out for any of the spirit teams

ANNOUNCEMENTS• 2012-2013 CHEER AND DANCE MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS

• Parents please note the important dates below. The parent meeting prior to tryouts is MANDATORY in order for your child to eligible to try out. At these meetings parents will receive a spirit squad handbook and all tryout information. Spirit Coaches will explain all the changes, what games each team will attend, anticipated practice schedules, camp dates, cheer competitions, etc… Principals and Head Spirit Coaches will also be at these meetings to explain scheduling changes and address any questions.

•  VBHS Freshmen Academy Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 8 th graders)• Sunday, February 19th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom 

• VBHS Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 9th-11th graders)• Sunday, March 4th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom•  • Butterfield Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6 th and 7th graders)• Sunday, April 1st 2:00 VBHS Saferoom 

• Northridge Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6 th and 7th graders)• Sunday, April 1st 3:30 VBHS Saferoom

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 2012-2013 CHEER/DANCE Tryout Dates • March 5-9, VBHS Freshmen Academy Dance Tryouts• March 12-16, VBHS Freshmen Academy Cheer Tryouts• March 26-30, VBHS Dance Tryouts• April 2-6, VBHS Cheer Tryouts• April 16-20, Butterfield Cheer and Dance Tryouts• April 23-27, Northridge Cheer and Dance Tryouts

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT COUNCIL WILL BE SELLING VALENTINE CANDY/COKE GOODIE

BAG

PICK UP ORDER FORM IN LIBRARY

$5.00

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

TURN YOUR ORDER INTO MRS. PIXLEY IN THE LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Monday, February 6

               Earquake Concert for 6th grade. • 10:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Tuesday, February 7• PTA COUNCIL LUNCHEON

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7• Class Pictures and Memory Mates (Pre-Paid Only)

($15.00)• All students will be photographed for class pictures

regardless of purchase. • ONLY individuals who have pre-paid for Memory Mates

will have individual portraits.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8• PROGRESS REPORTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8• BAND PERFORMANCE FOR SCHOOL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8• FCS MEETING

• 7:30 A.M.• LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9• BAND CONCERT

• FAC• 7:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14• VALENTINE TREAT DELIVIERIES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR

TEACHERS• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

• SPRING BOOKFAIR• 8:00-2:00

• NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

• Mike Kneeland(2nd)• Sherry Marvin(4th)• Josie Hudson(7th)

• Jeanie Perkins(8th)• Francis Carter(31st)

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

• Fran Hall(5th)• Jeannine Gregory(23rd)

• Judy McClure-Lincks(27th)• Lisa Pixley(27th)

Let’s Have a Great Week!