Monthly Updates
July
August Dates
Happy Summer NMS Families!
We hope your summer has been going well. As we close out July and roll into August, life around the school is very busy as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Below are a few items that will be of interest to you as we move closer to another great year at Newtown Middle School.
2019-2020 Team Assignments: Student team assignments and schedules will be available in Home Access Center beginning Monday, August 19 at 9:00 AM. Please be reminded that team assignments should be considered final. Changes to student teams is not likely once schedules are set.
Summer Orientation: Student orientation for seventh and eighth grade is scheduled for August 20th and 21st. Seventh grade will be on Tuesday, August 20th and eighth grade will be on Wednesday, August 21st. Seventh grade parents are encouraged to attend, as we will meet with parents of seventh grade students while students tour and visit lockers. There is no formal presentations for eighth grade. Students will attend the orientation according to the schedule below.
Note: Students may not bring in school supplies/locker accessories at this time. Extended time will be provided to organize their lockers on their first day.
Tuesday, August 20th - Seventh Grade Orientation
o 8:30 – 9:30 7A Team Impact
o 9:45 – 10:45 7B Team DNA
o 11:00 – 12:00 7C Team Vision
Wednesday, August 21st - Eighth Grade Orientation
o 9:00 – 11:00 All students-Open House
Note: Students who cannot attend on their scheduled date may visit the school on August 22nd or 23rd to receive their locker assignment and take a self-guided tour. Visiting hours will be from 8:00- 12:00 PM.
Concussion Testing: All students who plan to participate in a sport for the 2019-2020 school year must complete the concussion training and baseline testing. Please review the attached document for more information.
Best wishes for a wonderful, rest of your summer!