NORTH NEWS
September 30, 2022
WHY ARE WE CALLED THE "BLUE DEVILS"?
Have you ever wondered where the name "BLUE DEVILS" came from? Our librarian, Ms. Mills, wondered just that and began to research this name. It turns out, our "BLUE DEVILS" name is historically relevant and prestigious dating all the way back to World War I! Be proud of your "BLUE DEVIL" name!
Watch the video below to learn more!
TALK-to-ME LISTENER PROGRAM CONTINUES AT NMS!
The Talk-To-Me (TTM) Volunteers are Berkeley County community volunteers who work within the Berkeley County Schools to provide a “listening ear” (non-professional counseling services) to students. Volunteers may be good citizens from various vocations including, but not limited to, social workers, craftsman, business owners, law enforcement, military, homemakers, ministers, retirees, and of course parents. Volunteers DO NOT take the place of School Counselors. The Berkeley County Minister’s Association (BCMA) serves as a coordinator for recruiting and training volunteers.
NMS is fortunate to have Rev. Nathaniel Wright with us on Wednesdays! He will be available during all lunch periods on those days! Welcome back Rev. Wright!
REACH FOR THE STARS THIS NINE WEEKS!
On October 28th NMS will be hosting a "Harvest Happenin'" awards day for students who have achieved certain goals during the first nine weeks. To be invited to this award event, students must not have any F's and must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on their first 2022-2023 report card. Students also cannot have any incidents of in-school suspension (ISS), out-of-school suspension (OSS), or after-school detention (ASD) for the first nine weeks.
The end of the first nine weeks is October 18th so there are just a few weeks to make your goals!
CROSS COUNTRY IS "ON THE MOVE"
The North girls defeated Mountain Ridge on Wednesday!
North's top runners at last evening meet were the following:
Boys: 5th Arius Newton 4th Brayden Allnut, 3rd Jaxon Maraugha, 2nd Brady "the Machine" Steen, and 1st place Kam Forberger
Girls: 5th place Abby Lanham, 4th place Riley Martirano, 3rd place Alexis Simmons, 2nd Place Bri Gutierrez, and 1st place Melissa Gutierrez
We hope to see you next Thursday, October 6th at 5:30 for our next meet at Musselman Middle School versus Musselman and Hedgesville!
PREPPING FOR SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR 2023
It is time to start thinking about the 2023 Social Studies Fair! ANY NMS student may participate! Honors students must choose either Science or Social Studies fair as part of your Honors class requirements.
The NMS Social Studies Fair will be held on January 18, 2023, with the showcase/ awards night on January 19th at 4:30pm.
For more information, contact our Social Studies Fair Coordinator, Ms. Mary Gail Updike.
Email: mupdike@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-267-3540
Additional resources are available on the state website: www.wvssfair.com.
You may pick up an information packet from your Social Studies teacher or download one using the button below.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CONDITIONING
On Mondays & Thursdays throughout the month of October, students interested in playing GIRLS basketball are invited to attend conditioning from 5:00-6:30pm. Physicals are not necessary to attend conditioning but you must have one on file by November's tryouts.
*On Monday, October 10th there is no school & therefore no conditioning.
HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES AT NORTH MIDDLE
Shenandoah Community Health is now offering services at North Middle School on Thursdays! For more information call 304-263-4999 or click on the flyers below. Clinic consent forms must be filled out before students can visit the on-site Shenandoah Community Health Clinic at our school. These forms are available in the nurse's office or main office.
THE CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives host the district-wide Congressional App Challenge for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science.
Every year they challenge students to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Winning teams are publicly recognized and each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. Additional prizes may be available.
For more information, please visit https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/ or see our guidance counselor, Ms. Jackson.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS!
FIRST STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
Student Council's 1st Meeting will be Monday, Oct 3rd in Mrs. Updike's room! Students must have a contract signed to attend. Be ready to discuss school activities and the Veteran's Day program. Have your ride here by 4pm!
A COOL THING HAPPENED IN CLASS...
From emoji pillows to creating your own watch-making business, our students have been busy doing fun and creative activities this week...
*In Ms. Long's Family & Consumer Science classes, students have been making cinnamon buns and emoji pillows!
*In Ms. French's Special Education class students have been creating the letters of their name with dough & baked them into yummy breadsticks!
*Mr. Jones' classes have been creating math tessellation artwork!
*7th grade Social Studies students participated in their first simulation of the year: The Market & Command Economy Simulation! On Thursday, during the Market Economy Simulation, students played the roles of "Producer" and "Consumer" and made custom paper watches to sell. They bargained, haggled, and fun was had by all! On Friday, students simulated the roles of "Government" and "Workers" during the Command Economy Simulation.
*Ms. Cline's band students are hard at work learning music for the winter concert!
So much is happening at North! Ask your students what they were a part of this week!
MARTINSBURG NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
"Whatever It Takes"
