NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLAPRIL 8 – APRIL 12, 2013

HAVE

A

GREAT WEEK

WORD OF THE MONTHCITIZENSHIP

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.— Mohandas Gandhi, Indian nonviolent civil rights leader (1869-1948)

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following Northridge 6th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of April.  Front L to R: Kennedy St.Clair, Sutton Bauman, Brooklynne Tucker, Cassidy Cooper.  Back L to R: Kaelan Pense, Mathew Henley, Blake Wasson, Madi Fisher, Matt DeJarnett.  Not pictured is Kayla Tice.

7th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following Northridge 7th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of April.  Kayla Young, Ethan Rauser, Isaac Keeter, Lileeanna Humphries.

8th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The following Northridge 8th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the month of April.  Bailee Griffiths, Chris Andino, Jerson Guerrero, Beverly Crose.

NORTHRIDGE TENNIS TEAM

The following students were chosen for the first ever Northridge Middle School tennis team.  Front L to R: Wren Lanier, Emilee Rotter, Kassidy Killough, Angie Mejia, Lauren Suggs, Allison Lemley.  Back L to R: TJ Saniseng, Mathew Turner, Will Marr, Trevor Greb, Landon Riggs, Bryan Bell, Jay Bell, Kyle Porter.

CHOIR STUDENTS

The following Northridge Choir students were chosen to be choir students of the month.  Front Ashton Hurst, Freddy Ward, Teia Smith, Caelyn Swafford, Krysha Lee, Sydney Furney.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, APRIL 8

BREAKFAST:

OATMEAL W/TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

CHEESEBURGER/FRENCH FRIES/LETTUCE, TOMATO/PEACH HALVES/MILK

2ND LINE:

CHICKEN NUGGETS/TOSSED SALAD/FRENCH FRIES/FRESH FRUIT/HOT ROLL/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY) FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, APRIL 9

BREAKFAST:

BREAKFAST BURRITO/ FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

BURRITO W/CHILI & CHEESE/SEASONED PINTOS/LETTUCE, TOMATO/SALSA/ORANGE SMILES/MILK

2ND LINE:

CHINESE CHICKEN/STEAMED RICE/SWEET PEAS/CARROT STICKS/FRUIT/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

BREAKFAST:

SCRAMBLED EGGS/TOAST & SAUSAGE/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK/MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY/CARRIT COINS/WHEAT ROLL/MIXED FRUIT/MILK

2ND LINE:

TACOS/BUTTERED CORN/SHREDDED LETTUCE & TOMATO/SALSA/PEARS/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY) FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, APRIL 11

BREAKFAST:

WAFFLE W/SYRUP/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH:

BBQ CHICKEN LEGS/GLAZED SWEET POTATOES/GREEN BEANS/WHEAT ROLL/APPLESAUCE/MILK

2ND LINE:

HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH/SWEET POTATO FRIES/LETTUCE & TOMATO/PEACHES/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, APRIL 12

BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK

MAIN DISH: STUFFED CRUST PIZZA/FRESH FRUIT/COWBOY COOKIE/MILK

2ND LINE:

HAMBURGER/FRENCH FRIES/LETTUCE & TOMATO/ROSY APPLESAUCE/MILK

SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

ANNOUNCEMENTSPINNACLE PASSWORDS ARE NOW

READY IN THE FRONT OFFICE. YOU CANNOT USE LAST YEAR’S USER

NAMES/PASSWORDS

THEY MUST BE PICKED UP AND SIGNED FOR BY A PARENT

ANNOUNCEMENTSBRING YOUR BOXTOPS

THESE WILL GO TO OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM

ANNOUNCEMENTS PTA BOARD

PTA IS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 –

2014 BOARD. PLEASE SEND INQUIRIES TO NRMSpta@vbsd.us

by APRIL 8

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 5

NJHS SUCKER SALES BEGIN

2013 NMS CHEER TEAM Sutton Bauman

McKenzi Bromley

Camey Bruso

Jennifer Burcham

Karson Collins

Kinzie Copeland

Lexi Dyer

Emory Evans

Taylor Gattis

Olivia Harris

Kimberlee Holman

LiLeeAnna Humphries

Wren Lanier

Bekah Olienyk

Emily Phomsopha

Callie Pixley

Katie Risley

Paige Smith

Lexie Tankersley

Luke Workman

2013 NMS DANCE TEAM Taylor Brooks Julia Clark Lauren Corcoran Mackenzie

Dipboye Callie Faldon Eva Fondren Cara Ford Shelbie Ford Sydney Furney Layla Holloway

Ashton Hurst

Elaina Knight

Shalyn Kroth

Allie Lambert

Krysha Lee

Lexi Miller

Kristen Sharp

Hannah Smith

Olivia Spangler

Kayla Young

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 8 - 12

BENCHMARK TESTING

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 8 - 12

LUNCH SCHEDULE FOR TESTING WEEK

MONDAY: 10:30 – 11:05 (6TH GRADE), 11:10 – 11:45 (8TH GRADE), & 12:00 – 12:35 (7TH GRADE)

TUESDAY: 11:00 – 11:35 (7TH GRADE), 11:40 – 12:15 (8TH GRADE), & 12:15 – 12:50 (6TH GRADE)

WEDNESDAY: 11:00 – 11:35 (7TH GRADE), 11:40 – 12:15 (8TH GRADE), & 12:15 – 12:45 (6TH GRADE)

THURSDAY: 11:15 – 11:45 (7TH GRADE), 11:45 – 12:15 (8TH GRADE), & 12:15 – 12:45 (6TH GRADE)

FRIDAY: 10:45 – 11:20 (7TH GRADE), 11:20 – 11:55 (8TH GRADE), & 11:55 – 12:30 (6TH GRADE)

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 8 – 12

During testing, cell phones will be turned off by the students, collected by teachers, then locked up. This is done to prevent testing violations. All other electronics must be kept at home this week. This includes Kindles, IPads, IPods, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENTS START BRINGING YOUR SHOES

TO DECORATE FOR “WALK A MILE”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PTA DANCE APRIL 12, 2013: NMS GYM @ 6:00 – 8:00. (DOORS OPEN AT

5:45) DROP OFF AND PICK UP WILL BE AT BACK GYM ENTRANCE

(GOTHIC RIDGE ROAD) ADMISSION IS $5.00. CONCESSION STAND ITEMS WILL BE $1.00. PLEASE BRING

SMALL BILLS. ATTIRE WILL BE CAMO OR YUPPIE WEAR. WE WILL HAVE A 1ST,

2ND, & 3RD PLACE CONTEST FOR BEST DRESSED REDNECK AND BEST DRESSED YUPPIE.

THERE WILL ALSO BE DOOR PRIZES: $1.00 OR 1 NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM DONATION PER CHANCE

THERE WILL BE AN AREA FOR PICTURES, SO DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 15 - 19

BOGO BOOKFAIR

8:00 – 3:00

MEDIA CENTER

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 22

CHEER/DANCE PARENT MEETING

6:00

NMS CAFETERIA

MANDATORY

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 23

CHEER/DANCE UNIFORM FITTING

5:00

NMS LIBRARY

MANDATORY/STUDENTS ONLY

ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 26, 2013

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

VBHS TRACK

ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 9, 2013

“FAME JR. MUSICAL”

ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 9, 2013

FREE PHYSICALS FOR ALL NORTHRIDGE POINTER ATHLETES

5:30

BLAKEMORE FIELDHOUSE

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

APRIL 4TH – VIRGINIA DEWATER

APRIL 9TH – LONNIE MITCHELL

APRIL 12TH – KATHY REYNOLDS

APRIL 17TH – ERIC HACKLER

APRIL 26TH – TIM ANDREWS

Let’s Have a Great Week!GO POINTERS!!!