Chronicles of The North
January 2023
Welcome to Northside
Who's Who of Northside
The Administrative Leadership Team at Northside consist of the following individuals:
- Mrs. Letisha Lawrence, Principal
- Mr. Robert Bailey, Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Angela Grimsley, Dean of Student
- Mrs. Shayna Hart, Dean of Student
- Mrs. Malika Gray, Office Manager
- Mrs. Joan Stokes, Guidance Department Chair
- Mr. Benny LeBon, PTA President
Last Month Recap
- Our STAR students participated in the PBIS Skating STEM Patry to kick of the month.
- Students who earned honor roll for Q1 were recognized among their peers.
- Our Northside Gardening Club designed winter arrangements
- Northside MS Cheerleaders came in 2nd Place at Cheerleading Competition.
- Our music program put on a wonderful winter concert.
- Norfolk Public Library visited with North Pole Selfies.
- Students and staff participated in the PBIS Winter spirit week just in time for the winter break.
- Students rounded up the month with the Winter Snow- Ball for those students who displayed positive student behaviors.
January Events
Q2 Interim Report Distributed
Norfolk Technical Center Trip
Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions
FEV Tutors- Free Tutoring Sessions
NPS has partner with FEV Tutor to provide students high-quality Virtual Tutoring sessions that are personalized to each student’s unique needs and aligned to curriculum.
If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the link to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w2PER8sfAxUkw93YwCdVg86PCxwVWc1ULobaIy98RIw/viewform?edit_requested=trueUpcoming Events
PBIS- Valentines Dance
Mini Career Fair
Attendance Matters
According to research, regular school attendance plays an important role in a student’s achievement and success. Attendance tips for a successful year:
1. Establish a regular bedtime and morning routine.
2. Avoid appointments and extended trips during school hours.
3. Keep track of your child’s attendance using ParentVue.
4. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance with your child.
5. Discuss and address any anxiety, barriers, or negative feelings your child may have about school.
6. Communicate with the school and ask for help if needed
Contact our Attendance Technician Earlene Bell at ebell863@nps.k12.va.us if you need support with your student's attendance.
Parent Resources
Communicating with Northside
Parents reporting Covid/Flu symptoms and positive Covid/Flu should also use this email. Please make sure you let us know the following: Student's Name, date symptoms started, and date tested positive. This will help us expedite the response.
Northside Athletics
Sports Physicals and Conditioning
we encourage all student athletes to visit their primary care physician for a comprehensive physical before competing in athletics. We do offer on-site physicals throughout the year (See latest schedule listed above) for individuals who cannot obtain a comprehensive physical. The cost is $20.00 (cash only). Please access the physical form (MS and HS links below) and fill out parts I, II, and IV prior to attending an onsite physical at one of our on-site locations. If any of the three parts are incomplete before attending an on-site physical, the student athlete will not be given a physical on that day.
Upcoming Physical Date:
Norview Middle School
February 15th, 2023
5:00 pm
Norview High School
February 22nd, 2023
5:00 pm
Important Links
Northside Middle School
Email: asknorthside@nps.k12.va.us
Website: www.npsk12.cm/nsms
Location: 8720 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-531-3150
Facebook: facebook.com/northsideorf