Eagle's Nest News
November, 2020
Dear Families,
Sincerely,
The Newsletter Committee
( Ms. Moriarty, Mr. Liska, and Ms. Hanna)
Neal News!
Neal Virtual Clubs
Students will soon be able to join clubs on Wellness Wednesdays! Neal Middle has a wide range of clubs to choose from, including Sports Stats, Future Business Leaders of America, Music and Society, Chess Club, Scouting, Flight and Space Club, Mindfulness and Meditation, Hip-Hop/Reggaeton Music Club, Baking Club, How to Be Well on Wednesdays, Creative Writing, Cursive Club, Dance Club, Genre-Sampling, Battle of the Books, and Fitness. Click to learn more and sign up!
Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Click here to watch a message from Dr. Fuga and to view the list of A and A/B honor roll students for the first quarter. Congratulations, honor roll students!
Upcoming Testing
Tuesday, December 8th – Math
Thursday, December 10th – Reading (ELA)
Friday, December 11th – 8th Grade Science and 6th & 7th Grade Make-Up testing
Monday, December 14th - Friday, December 18th - used for all make-up testing.
Feeling the test stress? Check out these awesome tips to reduce testing anxiety!
Check Your Students' Grades
Powerschool Parent Portal:
World News
"Every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve never seen it before." -Kamala Harris, Vice President-Elect of the United States of America
Staff Spotlight
This month's Staff Spotlight goes out to our hardworking Guidance Counselors! Ms. Valachovic (6th grade), Ms. Habel (7th grade), and Ms. Bennetone (8th grade) have worked tirelessly this year to support our students and our school. We are so grateful to them for their commitment to our community! Thank you for all that you do!
Take Care of Yourself
MIND: Learn about Indigenous Cultures!
BODY: Go For a Walk or Try a Workout Video!
SPIRIT: Reflect with Lists!
Media Center News
The Media Center's Curbside Library Program is in full swing! Check out this easy tutorial if you want to know how YOU can get your hands on books from our school library. Contactless pickup makes the process easy and safe! Just find the book you want on Destiny, place it on Hold, then come by the school to pick it up. Hours are 8am-3pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 11am-6pm on Tuesday. Happy Reading!
Need Help?
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Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
Talk to Someone
Not Sure if You Need Help?
Help Others
Calendar
WEDNESDAY, 11.25.20
THURSDAY, 11.26.20
FRIDAY, 11.27.20
WEDNESDAY, 12.2.20
Virtual Dance Fitness Class with Ms. King6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, 12.9.20
Virtual Dance Fitness Class with Ms. King6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MONDAY, 12.21.20
TUESDAY, 12.22.20
WEDNESDAY, 12.23.20
THURSDAY, 12.24.20
FRIDAY, 12.25.20
We Want to Hear From YOU!
Neal Middle School
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/44
Location: 201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Phone: (919) 560-3955
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealEagles/
Twitter: @DPSNealMiddle