Community Clipper
Volume 5 Issue 23
January 28, 2024
In this week's newsletter...
- Winter II sports season starts soon, be sure to have all forms ready!
- Blair's Best
- Check out the staff members that were recognized by their peers and a parent. You can nominate someone by clicking on the google form below.
- Sweetheart Dance
- Important News for 8th Grade students
- Shout out to our Community Partner - Wylde Life
- New Instagram Account
Please share this message with rising 6th grade students!
Winter II Season will start soon
Boys Basketball Tryouts: Feb. 5th, 3-5pm, meet in the main gym.
Girls Basketball Tryouts: Feb. 5th, 3-5pm, meet in room 131.
Girls Soccer Tryouts: Feb. 5th, 3-5pm, meet in room 132.
Sideline Cheer: Feb. 5th, 3-5pm, meet in the small gym.
Forensics: Please see Ms. Fagala if interested
**You will report to these areas when walkers are called**
**Students are not permitted to leave during dismissal and return**
Students with medical needs such as inhalers and EpiPen’s must have them present at all conditioning practices as well
If you ever have questions about our terrific athletics' program, please contact Mr. Straub, our AD; Kstraub@nps.k12.va.us, or 757-633-6818.
Stay connected by checking our BMS Athletics Page: https://blairclippersms.rschoolteams.com/ and on Facebook @ Blair Athletics.
Requirements to participate in tryouts/conditioning:
- Athletes must have a current physical dated after May 1, 2023
- Signed cardiac arrest and concussion form: https://www.npsk12.com/Page/19996
Need a physical? Check this site for more details: https://www.npsk12.com/Page/1934
Academy at Rosemont
- January 31, 2024, 5:00 PM
Important News for 8th Grade Students
The High School Specialty application for SY 24/25 will close January 31, 2024.
Please see the link below and complete your online application if you are interested in being considered for any of the 5 High School Specialty programs.
https://www.npsk12.com/Page/21859
All current 8th grade students have also met with our School counselors to discuss programs and where to find the online application. PMHE students and parents, please note, you must still apply to be considered for any of the high school programs.
Please note, the deadline is fast approaching.
If you have any questions about the high school specialty application, please contact Mr. Heise dhesie431@nps.k12.va.us or Mrs. Still tstill@nps.k12.va.us
Rock Star Teacher Award
Congrats to Ms. Acheson - she was awarded the NPS Rock Star Award for her dedication to our students, families, and staff!
Blair's Best
MS. RAHMAN
Ms. Rahman !! She is very nice and kind and silly. We appreciate her and her hard work to make sure our lessons are fun. (Student Submission)
MR. CARLIN
Carlin regularly advocates for students while maintaining an admirable emphasis on self reliance. He goes above and beyond to make space for students to do their best work. He also regularly helps to support staff in any way he can and contributes to the camaraderie of the 8th grade team daily! (Staff Submission)
Ms. K. Jones
We would like to spotlight Ms. Jones, one of our amazing tutors, mentors, etc. She is an inspiration to students and staff. She is always positive and willing to do what it takes to see her students succeed (Staff Submission)
Nominate a staff member today!
Sweetheart Dance
Community Partnership Recognition
Thanks to Norfolk Area WyldLife for sponsoring the hot cocoa social this morning for our students who arrive early. I’m sure they appreciated coming in from the cold to have some delicious hot cocoa! We appreciate our community partner support!
Free Event!
Check out the flyer for this FREE event, all participants with receive breakfast and lunch. You will also be able to check out various vendors from local businesses throughout the Hampton Roads area.
NPS Middle School Winter Season Recap
Upcoming Events
January 31 - Report Cards mailed home
February 9 - Sneaker Ball Dance
February 19 - No School
New Instagram account
https://www.instagram.com/blair_clippers/
@blair_clippers
Blair Middle School Information
Email: blairmsquestions@nps.k12.va.us
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/bms
Location: 730 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: 7576282400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlairMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @BlairClippers
Instagram: @Blair_Clippers