New Brighton Middle School
Week of March 20 - March 24 , 2023
Ms. Christina Hadreas, Principal
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Ms. Brittany Birchall, Assistant Principal
Week at a Glance
Monday, Mar. 20: A Day
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
6th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 4
7th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
EL Math: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
8th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 26
EL Reading: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Weightlifting: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Game Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Beginning Band: 3:00-4:30 PM Rm 10
Frisbee Golf: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar. 22: A Day
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
6th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 4
7th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
EL Math: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Book Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
8th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 26
EL Reading: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Weightlifting: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
Fishing Club: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 51
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Chess Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Beginning Band: 3:00-4:30 PM Rm 10
Healthy Living Extension 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Soquel High Counselors will be @ NBMS Thursday, March 23 for any student that missed their appointment!
Friday, Mar. 24: Early Release C Day
Library: 1:30- 3:00 PM
Open Gym: 1:30- 4:00 PM
Important Upcoming Dates
- March 20, 2023: Quarter 4 Begins
- March 23, 2023: Soquel High Registration Help AND Counselors @ NBMS 8:40 AM- 3:00 PM
- March 23, 2023: NBMS Home and School Club Meeting 6:00 PM Virtual ZOOM Link Here
- March 27, 2023: Report Cards mailed Home
- March 27-31, 2023: Spirit Week
- March 28, 2023: DC/NY Mandatory Meeting for 8th graders and parents/guardians attending the trip over Spring Break @ PAC 5:30 PM
- April 3-7, 2023: Spring Break
- March 31, 2023: Last Day to Purchase Yearbooks for $35, price will increase to $40
Soquel High Counselors will be @ NBMS Thursday, March 23 for any student that missed their appointment! Bring your course request paperwork!
NBMS Athletics this Week!
Volleyball
Mon. 3/20:
6th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Zapp
7th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Hadreas
8th Grade: No practice or game
Tues, 3/21:
6th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Zapp
7th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Hadreas
8th 5:00 PM Game at Shoreline vs Monte Vista
Wed, 3/22:
6th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Zapp
7th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Hadreas
8th Game at Shoreline vs TBA
Thurs, 3/23:
6th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Zapp
7th Game Return jerseys to Coach Hadreas
8th Game at Shoreline vs TBA
Fri, 3/24:
6th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Zapp
7th Game: Return jerseys to Coach Hadreas
8th Grade: Return jerseys to Coach Hughes
Flag Football
Mon, 3/20:
6th Grade: Practice 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
7th Grade: Playoff game (Bye)
8th Grade: Playoff game at New Brighton Middle School vs Scotts Valley Middle School 4:00 PM
Tues, 3/21:
6th Grade: Playoff game at San Lorenzo Valley High School vs San Lorenzo Valley Middle
7th Grade: No practice or game
8th Grade: No practice or game
Wed, 3/22:
6th Grade: Practice 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
7th Grade: Playoff game at Shoreline vs TBA
8th Grade: Playoff game at TBA vs TBA
Thurs, 3/23:
6th Grade: Playoff game at San Lorenzo Valley High School vs TBA
7th Grade: No practice or game
8th Grade: No practice or game
Fri, 3/24:
6th Grade: No practice or game
7th Grade: Playoff game at Shoreline vs TBA
8th Grade: Playoff game at Shoreline vs TBA
Wrestling
Mon. 3/20: 4:00-5:30 PM
Tues. 3/21: 4:00-5:30 PM
Wed. 3/22: 4:00-5:30 PM
Thurs. 3/23: 4:00-5:30 PM
Sat. 3/25: Wrestling Tournament
- Doors will open at 9:00 AM
- JV starts at 10:00 AM
- Varsity starts at 12:00 PM
Golf
Wed. 3/22 3:45 Practice- Pacific Golf Centers
Thurs. 3/23 3:45 Casserly Golf Course
Softball
Mon. 3/20:
6th Grade: No Tryouts
7th Grade: No Tryouts
8th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park
Tues, 3/21:
6th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park
7th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park
8th Grade: No Tryouts
Wed, 3/22:
6th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park
7th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park
8th Grade: 3:15 PM - 5 PM Tryouts at Monterey Park (optional)
Thurs, 3/23:
6th Grade: TBA
7th Game: TBA
8th Game: TBA
Fri, 3/24:
6th Grade: No Tryouts
7th Game: No Tryouts
8th Grade: No Tryouts
Track
Mon. 3/20:
4:00 PM Report to the gym for an informational meeting.
Tues, 3/21:
Practice 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Field)
Wed, 3/22:
No Practice
Thurs, 3/23:
Practice 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Field)
Fri, 3/24:
No Practice
Boys Volleyball
Mon. 3/20:
No Tryouts
Tues, 3/21:
Tryouts 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wed, 3/22:
Tryouts 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thurs, 3/23:
Tryouts 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fri, 3/24:
No Tryouts
NBMS Athletics Highlights!
- Star player of the Tournament goes to Brooke Weaver for her powerful serves that won us set 1 and Set 3!
- Top servers for the tournament were Claire Weaver, Paige Winterburn, Katelyn Corlette, Alana Caroselli, and Rowan Hazelton
- Top hitters were Ella Kelly and Kai Mullen,
- Top Passers were Sophie Cartegena, Scarlett Hull, Kyla Holden, London Lorber, and Belen Horn
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Team for 2nd place in the championship tournament!
- Congrats to Grace Graessle for getting Star Player of the Tournament!
- Our top servers were Grace Graessle, Kiki Burke, Tamar Mitnick, and Milena DeWitt (who also happened to be our awesome setters)
- Our top hitters with the most kills go to Stella Kitchen, Lana Walding, and Chloe Cartwright
- Congrats to our back-row specialists go to Taylor Glinkowski and Riley Clark and are all around players Savannah Hadreas, Madison Staley, and Bianca Christopher
Soquel High Registration Help @ NBMS this Thursday, 3/23

Soquel High Cheer Tryouts for 2023-24 Season

Clubs
QSA: Wednesday's during 7th/8th lunch in Room 53
METRO Rides Free For Students
Santa Cruz METRO is now offering free rides to all K-12 students. The Youth Cruz Free program eliminates fares in order to increase access and encourage ridership for youth.
This one-year pilot program will enable youth to ride on all METRO routes (excluding Highway 17 Express service) anywhere, anytime! To ride for free, students in grades 8 and under may be asked to confirm their grade or show a school ID if available. High school students can ride for free by showing their school ID. No registration necessary.
Need to submit an incident of bullying anonymously? Click the link to be taken to the STOPit APP!
STOPit- online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying
STOPit is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors. STOPit is an anonymous, comfortable way for students to share information so that they can either provide or get help as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
How Does STOPit Work?
- Submit a tip via the website (bookmarked on all school devices), 24/7 phone hotline, or mobile app.
- Incident Response Center monitors and reviews your submission.
- School Administrators receive and act on tip submission.
What Can Students Report?
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Violence, threats, or weapons possession
- Alcohol or drug-related issues
- Discrimination
Students have the power to help put an end to harmful and inappropriate behavior they see online through social media and other means. They can use STOPit to reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing bullying, abuse, or are otherwise in need of assistance. Our goal with STOPit is to create a safer, kinder, school community both online and off.

Home and School Club Information
Auction THANK YOU!
We would like to give a huge "Thank You" to everyone who attended the auction. We had a fun evening and couldn't have done it without you. And a thank you to everyone who worked on the planning committee or worked that night. You rock! And we so appreciate you. Already looking forward to our auction next year. If you are interested in chairing the event please let us know!
NBMS Carnival
Due to the unpredictable weather, we will be having our Spring Carnival on April 21st. Mark your calendars! More information will be coming soon.
March Meeting
Our monthly meeting will be held on March 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM Virtual ZOOM Link Here. We are in need of several parents to fill upcoming vacancies on the Board next school year including treasurer and member at large. Our group works hard to raise much-needed funds that are used to fund things such as club support, afterschool sports, afterschool programs, teacher requests, promotion and other events. If you have some time each month and would like to join our team please consider coming to the meeting. Questions? Please email: homeandschoolnbms@gmail.com
8th Grade Information- New Brighton Class of 2023
Save the Date! 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 5/26/23 at 3:00pm
Friday, May 26th, 3-4pm
250 Washburn Avenue
Capitola, CA
8th Grade Student Expectations
8th-Grade Expectations
Each year the 8th Grade class has the privilege of participating in special end-of-the-year activities, including the promotion ceremony. In order to participate in the 8th Grade activities, each student must uphold the general classroom and school-wide behavioral expectations.
A student may be excluded from end-of-the-year activities, including promotion if any of the following occur:
The student has excessive behavior infractions including detentions, and/or Friday schools or has been suspended from school.
The student has excessive absences and tardies.
The student has any outstanding school fees or fines.
The student has an ‘F’ as reported on the final report card and/or does not have a passing GPA (no F’s).
8th Grade Promotion Awards
These are the awards given to 8th Grade students at Promotion:
Valedictorian*: The student or students who have the highest GPA overall during their years at NBMS earn Valedictorian status. This award is given to 8th Graders during the promotion ceremony.
Salutatorian*: The student or students who have the second highest GPA overall during their years at NBMS earn Salutatorian status. This award is given to 8th Graders during the promotion ceremony.
Presidential Academic Excellence: 8th Grade students earning a cumulative 4.0 GPA
Principal's Academic Excellence: 8th Grade students earning a cumulative 3.8 GPA to 3.99 GPA.
Academic Honors: 8th Grade students earning a cumulative 3.5 GPA to 3.79 GPA.
Department Awards: Students are chosen by their teachers as most inspirational or most outstanding in their respective subject.
Presidential Academic Achievement: Students who have demonstrated exemplary improvement in their classes nominated by 8th grade teachers.
Outstanding Student Awards: Two outstanding students are selected by 8th grade teachers.
Principal’s Award: A student who has been exemplary in following the New Brighton Way, being kind, safe, respectful and responsible.
*Students need to attend NBMS for at least one full year to be considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian.
8th Grade Students: Important High School Registration
Soquel, Harbor, and Santa Cruz High are in a different school district- the Santa Cruz City Schools district- and you will need to register your child for high school. This can be done in person at the high schools or online through Infinite Campus. Please note that you will need a NEW Infinite Campus login, different from the one here with Soquel Elem School District. Your current Infinite Campus account WILL NOT transfer to Santa Cruz City school district.
More information about registration coming soon!
NBMS Yearbook
Spirit Wear for New Brighton Middle School!
Counseling Department
All of our NBMS students have daily on-campus access to our school counselors who are happy to help address a wide range of social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
Additionally, families in need of support may consult with our counseling staff for information regarding access to local programs and resources, including mental and behavioral health support. Please call the office to speak with a counselor, or email Vanessa Eaton at veaton@suesd.org

CONTACT US:
Vanessa Eaton, Counselor ext. 487
Lynn Nakao, Office Manager ext. 400
Alicia Gomez, Attendance ext. 490
Desiree Method, Account Specialist ext. 491
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 464-5660
Email: nbmsoffice@suesd.org