NORTH NEWS
November 4, 2022
TODAY WAS "HARVEST HAPPENINGS"
Our first nine weeks award event was held today - HARVEST HAPPENINGS! Students participated in many activites, including basketball, cornhole, video games, & karaoke. They were also treated to nachos, popcorn, slushies, and Kona Ice! You never know what the next nine weeks award event will be so keep working hard during the second nine weeks!
NMS CELEBRATES OUR VETERANS ON MONDAY
On Monday, November 7th, the Veterans Day celebration returns to North Middle School! We are so excited to be able to celebrate our Veterans!
Students & staff are encouraged to wear RED, WHITE, & BLUE on Monday in honor of those who have sacrificed so much!
CHROMEBOOK CORNER: IS YOUR CHROMEBOOK TURNING OFF ON ITS OWN?
A Google update is to blame for many Chromebooks shutting off randomly lately. There is a new update that was pushed out by Google to try to fix this issue. Students should follow the directions below and let Ms. Deavers know at lunch next week if their Chromebooks are still shutting down at random times.
CHROMEBOOK CHECKS:
*This Thursday, the 6th grade had Chromebook Check.
*7th Grade Chromebook check is THIS THURSDAY, November 10th.
*8th Grade Chromebook check is next Thursday, November 17th.
*Students should bring their charged Chromebook & chargers with them on Chromebook check day.
*All Chromebooks should NOT have writing or stickers on them!
GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL NEWS
There will be a GIRLS BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING TONIGHT, November 4th, at 4:30pm in the cafeteria. A practice schedule will be given out at the meeting.
Boys baskeball practices start Monday, November 7th from 3:00-4:30pm. Practices will be held everyday, except days we do not have school.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR RIDE IS HERE PROMPTLY AT 4:30pm TO PICK YOU UP!
ELECTION & VETERANS DAYS: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 8th and Friday, November 11th schools will be closed due to Election Day & Veterans Day.
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY: NOVEMBER 10th
If you missed our yearbook picture day in October or need a retake, make sure you save the date for the make-up pictures on NOVEMBER 10th! Pictures will be in the library during 1st & 2nd period ONLY.
CHEER SHOWCASE & SPAGHETTI DINNER
Save the date for the Cheer Showcase & Spaghetti Dinner on December 2nd at 6:00pm! For $10 you can enjoy a delicious pasta meal which will help our cheerleaders raise money for their organization!
IT'S NEVER TO EARLY TO PLAN FOR COLLEGE
SMART529 is West Virginia's official education savings plan, designed to encourage families to save for higher education. The SMART529 savings plan can be used for traditional 2 & 4-year colleges, trade schools, graduate programs, and K-12 private schools. There are state and federal tax benefits as part of this program. For more information, visit SMART529.com!
A COOL THING HAPPENED IN CLASS...
*Students all over the building are getting ready for our Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 7th. The Art Club created beautiful paintings and Ms. Updike & Mr. Ware's classes are creating the program!
*Mr. Malcolm's reading classes did "Reader's Theatre" and videotaped their performances of "The Boy Who Wanted the Willies" this week!
*Ms. Springer's ELA classes are working on a Thanksgiving persuasive project. Students have to argue as either the farmer or the turkey to explain why Thanksgiving dinner should or should not involve eating "Howard," the class turkey. They are creating campaign-style speeches, election posters, and campaign commercials to prove their case!
*Ms. Long's Family & Consumer Science classes made pumpkin treats for Parent/ Teacher Conference night! They were SO delicious!
MARTINSBURG NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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