News and events

June 1, 2023

It is hard to believe that summer is here. The school year always seems to fly by. As we look forward to warmer weather, getting outside, and not thinking about school for a bit, I do encourage you to have your students read a few books over the summer. It is a great way for them to continue their good habits and not lose any skills they have built over the year. As we look forward to next year, I want to wish all of our 8th grade students the best as they move on to Blaine High School next year. We will also have quite a bit of change in our enrollment next year as well. For those moving on to Roosevelt, I wish you well, and I look forward to seeing all of our returning students in the fall. Have a great summer and thank you for partnering with us this year.

Jeff Leach

August

30 Open House 4:00 - 7:20 (all students and their parents/guardians)

September

5 1st Day of School

26 School Pictures

Click on the link for the full 2023-24 School District Calendar

Click on the link for the School Supply List 2023-24

Lyme’s Disease

What is Lyme’s Disease?

Lyme’s disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to a person from a bite of an infected deer tick. Not all deer ticks carry diseases.

Symptoms of Lyme’s Disease

Fever, chills, headache, fatigue, pain or stiff joints and muscles, weakness and/or ring-shaped rash

Preventing Tick Bites

Apply insect repellent (should contain 20 to 30% DEET) and/or Permethrin to clothing, avoid wooded and bushy areas, wear long sleeves and pants, brush off clothing and pets before going indoors, bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors

Improper removal of ticks greatly increases the risk of acquiring tick-borne infections. Squeezing the tick or putting substances on the tick to try to make it "back out" may aggravate it enough that it injects into you whatever disease organisms are inside it.

Always see a physician for possible diagnosis, testing, and treatment

Immunization reminder:

Students need to be updated on required immunizations. Covid vaccinations are NOT a require immunization. Please provide health services with verification of immunizations or exemption paperwork. If you are unsure of what vaccines your child still needs or need assistance obtaining vaccines, please contact health services.

It's finally here! The list for next year's Battle of the Books has been officially released. It's not too early to start reading for next year! Let me know if you have any questions! Happy reading!

Thank You NMS Volunteers!

Thank you Northdale volunteers for your service and dedication over the 2022-23 school year. Volunteers have given over 1400 hours of service! Thank you for supporting the staff and students at NMS. Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you again in the fall.

If you like to plan ahead, you can complete your volunteer paperwork for the 2023-24 school year beginning July 1, 2023.

NMS Volunteer Application

NMS Criminal Records History Release Form

Volunteers are needed for Open House night, on August 30th. Volunteers are needed to help with our Acapulco Fundraiser and apparel sales. If you would like to volunteer, sign up for a time slot.

Thank you!

Sara Evans, Volunteer Coordinator NMS

Online registration for 2023-2024 Community Ed Athletics and Activities begins on August 1.

The Athletics Schedule for the 2023-2024 School year can be found here.

Students participating in Community Ed Athletics need to have a Sports Physical on file in the Community Education Office. Please return page 1 to the Community Education office at Northdale Middle School.

If you are looking for Summer Activities, Community Education offers a wide variety of programs for all ages.

Thank you for supporting Northdale Middle School Community Education this year. We look forward to serving you next year!

This Destination Imagination team has been together since 3rd grade at Eisenhower. This year they placed third in WORLD and 1st in the instant challenge!!!!

Destination Imagination Global Finals 2023, where five of our Anoka-Hennepin teams represented MN with almost 12,000 other students from around the world to compete in engineering, science, fine arts, improv, and community service. All of our teams did well, but our Northdale MS team placed 3rd in the WORLD!!!

Turn in dates for Chromebooks and chargers in their Viking Huddle class are as follows:

• Monday, June 5th: 8th grade
• Tuesday, June 6th: 7th grade
• Wednesday, June 7th: 6th grade

If your student will be here that last week, please have them return their chromebook and charger to Julie Vandenbrook before leaving school on their last day.

If you have any questions about damage or fines, please email me at julie.vandenbrook@ahschools.us

Thanks for your help and support with this collection process.

Julie VandenBrook

Northdale Middle School

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