Knights' Weekly News
May 3-May 7, 2021
"STAAR Testing is Here"
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our 8th grade students have a BIG week ahead of them. All 8th graders will take their STAAR Science and Social Studies tests. In addition, about 30 8th graders will take the Algebra I EOC test.
We all know testing brings on anxiety, overthinking, second guessing, and sleepless nights.
Here are 5 tips to help your child reduce test anxiety:
- PUT TESTS INTO PERSPECTIVE - Encourage your child to do their best, but remind them that one test will not make or break their future.
- REINFORCE HEALTHY HABITS - Eat wisely, do not skip breakfast, allow naps after a good study session, and make sure your child has a restful night's sleep.
- DEVELOP CALMING STRATEGIES - Help your child get ready by making sure they have the supplies they need. Take deep breaths with them and remind them to do it before the test. Also, allow them to write whatever is on their mind the day of test or the night before.
- PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT - If your child voices a negative statement, counter with a positive and encouraging one. For example, "You have practiced really hard and learned a lot this year. You might know a lot of the answers and get a higher score than you are expecting. You got this!"
- VISUALIZE POSITIVE IMAGES WITH YOUR CHILD PASSING THE TEST - Be sure to share your positive expectations about them. Share with them your expectations about their future and ask them what they want to be in the future. Athletes spend time just imagining how to practice and how to make moves to improve.
Here's the testing schedule:
- Tuesday, May 4th - Algebra I EOC & Spanish IV AP Exams (8th Grade)
- Thursday, May 6th - Science STAAR (8th Grade)
- Friday, May 7th - Social Studies STAAR (8th Grade)
- Tuesday, May 11th - Math STAAR (6th-8th Grades)
- Wednesday, May 12th - Reading STAAR (6th-8th Grades)
While 8th grades are testing this week, all students will test the following week. Please use this week and next to encourage your child and make sure they are on campus for each test.
Your igKNIGHTed Principal,
Dr. HP Hyder, III
Monique Furr, Assistant Principal
We are happy to share that Ms. Monique Furr has been selected as one of our new assistant principals for the 2021-2022 school year. Currently, Ms. Furr serves as a Multi-Classroom Leader for ELAR and ESL on our campus. She has eleven years of experience on the elementary and secondary levels with a concentration on Literacy and English Learners. With her literacy and EL background, we are confident that we will see growth in these areas. Ms. Furr received her bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and master's degree from Sam Houston State University.
Adrienne Pere, Assistant Principal
"This Week's Happenings @ NMS - STAAR Spirit Week"
Tuesday, May 4th
- EOC - Algebra I
- Spanish IV AP
Thursday, May 6th
- STAAR Science Testing - 8th Grade
Friday, May 7th
- STAAR Social Studies Testing - 8th Grade
- Boys' and Girls' Soccer Game @ 5 pm & 6:15 pm - Tully Stadium
Saturday, May 8th
- Saturday School @ 8:15 am-12:15 pm
- Athletic Physicals meet at NMS Flagpole @ 9:15 am
Sunday, May 9th
- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Upcoming Events - Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 11th
- STAAR Math Testing - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
Wednesday, May 12th
- STAAR Reading Testing - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
Thursday, May 13th
- STAAR Math Make-up Testing - Spanish IV AP Testers
Friday, May 14th
- Band On-Campus Field Trip
Knight Non-Negotiables
- Doors open @ 7:45 am for car riders and walkers. Please do not drop off your child before this time.
- All students will be screened before entering the building.
- All students are required to wear their ID badges every day.
- Breakfast is served from 7:45 am - 8:15 am.
- Dismissal begins @ 3:55 pm.
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THANK YOU for making sure that your child attends school daily! We remind you to only send your child if he/she is feeling well. Thank you for being our partners this year!
HATS OFF to our parents who shared what they wanted to see in our new assistant principals! We used your input to build our assistant principal profile which aided in the selection of our new campus leaders!
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"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."
– Christian D. Larson
Northbrook Middle School
Email: nms@springbranchisd.com
Website: nms.springbranchisd.com
Location: 3030 Rosefield Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: (713) 251-4100
Twitter: @NorthbrookMS