“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”
― Lao Tzu

Howdy!

Last week we officially moved into the new wing and everyone is loving it. I remind students all the time how lucky they are to have such great facilities and teachers. The bond has provided much needed space and additional resources for our students to be successful.

Our teachers have all shifted down and only one classroom remains in the foyer area of our campus. During activities, the doors to our campus will be sealed off and visitors and fans must only congregate in the auditorium or gym area depending on what activity is going on. This is to help secure our school and campus. On November 6th we will welcome the community to an open house so you can come see our new wing and other additions and upgrades provided by the recent bond.

On Tuesday, our 6th graders went to the Leon County Expo Center and attended a Health and Safety Fair. They had a great time and did an exceptional job of representing our school and community. They will have another field trip on November 8 to MSC OPAS where they will attend a play put on by the Texas A&M Theater Arts Society.

This homecoming week has been exciting and fun and our students have shown a lot of school spirit participating in daily dress up activities. It is especially exciting coming off a Friday Night Varsity Football win in West Hardin. Hopefully everyone will come out and support our Panthers on Friday Night as they take on the Groveton Indians!!

Congratulations to our HS/ MS Band on another great performance this week. They competed today at Waco La Vega HS at the UIL Band Competition and once again received 1st Division Ratings. This is back to back 1st Division Ratings for them. Our MS band participants are Jaxson Colle, Isaac Curtis, Lucas Nichols, Cooper Pate, and Sean Penry. Congrats to these students and Mr. Holcombe on their success this year. Hard work pays off!

All of us know someone that has been affected by breast cancer and although we always support friends and family throughout the year, October is breast cancer awareness month. This month we will be wearing pink. You might ask why pink. Such a gentle, caring color-the exact opposite of breast cancer; invasive, aggressive, indiscriminate. The pink ribbon became the a symbol for breast cancer in 1992 for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, It represents the fight and fear of breast cancer, but also hope for the future.

October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It has been recognized every October since 1980. It's purpose is to raise public awareness and to advocate for acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. It is also a time to make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.

Please look at every section below in order to get updates on events and/or any other pertinent information regarding Normangee MS and NISD.

In an effort to continually keep our students and campus safe, all parents will need to physically enter the building in order to check out your child for any reason. We will pull your child out of class when you arrive and have gone through the check-out procedures. Thanks for your cooperation.

If there is any other information you would like to receive through the MS Newsletter, please feel free to email me at jwingfield@normangeeisd.org

As always, if I can help in any way please let me know.

Jared Wingfield

October 16-20 is Homecoming Week

October 23-27 is Red Ribbon Week (see schedule below for dress up days)

Thursday, October 19

Why you always lying "White Lies" T-Shirt Dress Up Day

MS Football @ Groveton, 4:30

Friday, October 20

We are the Champions "Panther Gear" Dress Up Day

HS Varsity Football Game at home vs Groveton (Homecoming)

Saturday, October 21

HS Volleyball @ Centerville

Homecoming Dance in Cafeteria, 8:00-11:00 (HS Only)

Monday, October 23

MS Volleyball @ Home vs Leon, 4:30

Tuesday, October 24

HS Volleyball @ Home vs Leon, 5:00

Wednesday, October 25

Panthers for Christ, 7:20 am

Thursday, October 26

MS Football @ home vs Centerville, 4:30

JV Football @ home vs Centerville, 6:30

Friday, October 27

80's Dress Up Day

HS Varsity Football @ Centerville, 7:00

Saturday, October 28

Fall Festival @ NISD, 2:00-5:00

Below are the dress up days for Red Ribbon Week

NISD is planning on hosting an Open House on November 6. This will be an opportunity for the community to see the updated and remodeled areas of the campus as well as visit with teachers, if needed.

Please help support the Normangee PTO. They are always looking for volunteers and membership fees are only $5. They do so much to support our kids and teachers every year. They can't support us without your support. Thanks!!

We will be hosting a UIL competition at NMS on December 4th. We are still working out details as to the times. We will keep you updated as we have more information.

Thanks

Please make sure you look over the dress code and help us make sure all of our students are dressed appropriately. There have also been a couple of changes I want to make sure everyone is aware of.

Not allowed

• leggings worn alone, yoga pants worn without an over shirt or jacket that extends to the fingertips; has changed to that appropriately covers the front and rear of the body

• Skirts, shorts, skorts, or dresses that come any higher than within three inches above the kneecap has changed to must be mid-thigh.

Facial Hair

• The board restricts facial hair of any kind (mustache, beard, goatee, shadow, etc.). Students with facial hair will be required to immediately shave in the presence of a staff member using shaving equipment provided by the school.....has changed to Students will be required to be clean shaven on the first instructional day of the week and at the request of administrators for specific ceremonies or events. Students not in compliance will be required to shave immediately.

A new law passed in the 88th legislature makes it illegal for students to have a vape pen or e-cigarette in their possession while on school property, within 300 ft of school property, or at a school sponsored event or activity. Any student in possession of a vape pen/ e-cigarette will be removed from campus and placed in our District's Alternative School Campus, which is housed at Madisonville CISD.

If a student goes to DAEP for having a vape/ e-cigarette students will also be required to complete an educational course on the dangers of vaping

The Middle School Campus will be moving to the new wing on October 13. Their schedules will remain the same, although the rooms will change.

Click the link below for information regarding online meal applications

Click the link below to get information about making online payments

In October we will be focused on Think, Choose, Act/Self-Direct. Every Monday we will have a character lesson and students will be able reflect and build positive, healthy relationships and dialogue with one another.

Recently we have had several reports of inappropriate behavior on the buses. When drivers cannot focus on the road it creates a safety issue for every student on the bus. We will begin suspending bus driving privileges for students that cannot consistently follow transportation rules. Please speak to your student about acting appropriately so everyone can enjoy a safe ride. Thanks

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The district has rolled out our PAPER tutoring program. Our English classes are currently making sure all students can log in and understand how to utilize this great resource. Students may use PAPER to get 24/7 tutoring at home and at school. Parents can also use in order to help students with their homework. Please remind your students at home to use this tool when they are needing extra support with homework.