Weekly Wildcat Newsletter - Jan. 13
Northwestern Middle School News and Notes
Happy Friday Wildcat Country!
All Fulton County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, January 17 is a Remote Learning Day for students. Your students will have an online assignment from each class/teacher. Teachers will be available by email if your student has any questions.
January is the last month to Pre-Order a Yearbook and ensure there is one printed for your student. To pre-order, go to www.balfour.com and search for Northwestern Middle or you can click HERE.
I hope all of our families have a wonderful, long weekend. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to email me at petersonj1@fultonschools.org.
I can't wait to see our students again on Wednesday!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, January 16 - MLK Jr. Day (No School)
- Tuesday, January 17 - PD Day (Remote Learning for Students)
- Wednesday, January 25 - NMS Basketball @ Ridgeview MS (5:30/7:00)
- Friday, January 27 - NMS Basketball @ Hopewell MS (5:30/7:00)
Special Education Teacher Position
Instructional Paraprofessional Position
Remote Learning Day - Tuesday, January 17
Tuesday, January 17 is a remote learning day for students. Our teachers will post assignments for students to complete individually. Students will have an assignment for each class. The assignments will be accessible/posted in Microsoft Teams. There will not be live instruction on this remote day.
Students can email their teacher during the Remote Learning Day if they have any questions.
Annual Scoliosis Screening
The state mandated Scoliosis Screening will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, for 6th and 8th grades ONLY. Every child in 6th and 8th grade will be screened unless the green form is completed by the parent/guardian and returned by January 31st.
Homeroom teachers will provide forms to students. Your student should be coming home with the form today (Friday, 1/13).
The form is also linked below if needed.
We Are Recycling At Northwestern!
You can support this initiative by making a donation to the PTO that will go toward purchasing recycling bins for the school. You can also purchase the bins directly from Amazon, and have them sent to the school. We appreciate your support!
Shipping address:
Northwestern Middle School
12805 Birmingham Highway
Milton GA, 3004
Drama Department Appreciation
Write Score
We will use an alternative bell schedule on January 19 to accommodate this assessment.
FCS CTAE Middle School Career Expo
The inaugural FCS CTAE Middle School Career Expo will be held on Saturday, February 25 at North Springs High School. All middle schools in FCS are invited to participate in a day of hands-on, interactive exploration into career paths that match the CTAE pathways offered in FCS.
Stay tuned for more information as this event gets closer!
New World Language Course for SY23-24 - Latin
Our course recommendation process will begin after the New Year. Stay tuned for more information about Latin options for next school year in the coming weeks!
Grade Level Assessment Calendars
The calendars have been updated through October.
NMS Teacher Study/Help Sessions
Communication at NMS
At Northwestern Middle School, we believe effective and timely communication is essential to our mission. NMS staff, students, and parents/guardians should maintain open, honest, and respectful lines of communication. Working together is the best way to help each student achieve success!
Attendance Emails from Infinite Campus
FCS Curriculum Hub
The Curriculum Hub provides a variety of resources to assist parents in supporting their student's learning in the areas of English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies including:
- A year-at-a-glance for each course with the standards taught in each unit
- Unit plans detailing the specific learning targets to be mastered
- Parent resources to preview or review concepts and skills taught in each unit
Family Resources for Social Media & Cell Phones
Representatives from Bark presented at one of our previous PTO meetings. As a company, Bark provides monitoring service and resources for families. I will be sharing information from Bark and other sources weekly in our newsletter.
There is also a Facebook group that is a great resource: Parenting in a Tech World
NMS Clubs and Student Activities
Northwestern will offer many clubs and student activities for our students during the 2022-23 school year. Check back often for more information!
Northwestern Middle School Theatre
Jewish Middle School Club
If you have any questions about the club, please see Dr. Joyner in room 624.
NMS Music Programs
NMS Student Newspaper
PTO COMMITTEE OPEN POSITIONS!
Sponsorships - Communicate and coordinate membership packages with those interested in becoming a WildCat Sponsor!
PBIS Coordinators - Assist with coordinating the purchase and delivery of PBIS rewards purchased by Wildcat students!
2022-23 NMS Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Attention 8th Grade Parents
Be sure to submit a baby photo or purchase a shout out or ad for your student!
PTO Membership Packages
Northwestern Middle School
Home of the Wildcats!
Email: nmsfrontdesk@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/northwesternms
Location: 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 254-2870
Twitter: @TheNMSWildcats
Thank you for your continued support of Northwestern Middle School!
Sincerely,
Joel - Principal
Northwestern Middle School: Teach Hard, Love Harder - The Wildcat Way!