Normangee MS Family Newsletter
August 30, 2023
Quote of the week
“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.”- Cavett Robert
From Mr. Wingfield
Well two weeks have passed and our teachers and students are cruising. As a reminder, please sign up on the parent portal if you haven't already. This will allow you to get alerts and stay on top of grades for your student. If you have difficulty signing up, please let Mrs. Frederick know here at the MS office.
Our teachers put in grades frequently and if a student is missing an assignments our teachers will put an "M" in the gradebook. This means that an assignment is missing. Teachers will change to an actual grade when the assignment is turned in. The missing grade calculates as a 0, but does not mean it is a zero. This process gives parents and students an indication of what the grade will be if it isn't turned in according to our late work policy.
Our after school volleyball and football are getting underway. We love for our students to come support those involved in after school activities, but we also need to make sure students are "where they are supposed to be, and doing what they are supposed to be doing". This is the golden rule here on campus. All MS students must be accompanied by a parent or other adult who is responsible for monitoring the student(s) while they are at these events. We also need your help making sure someone is here to pick students up after practices and games so students are not waiting in the front lobby. These two things will help us monitor our students and make sure they are safe. Thanks for your support.
We have "Lunch with Loved Ones" coming on September 11. If anyone would like to come eat with their student they can do so. Please call ahead to our office with the number of guests you will have. This will help us make sure we have enough food for meals.
Remember that this coming Monday, September 4th is a school holiday!!
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
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, August 31
MS Football at home vs Iola, 5:00 (scrimmage format)
Friday, September 1
Country vs Country Club Dress Up Day
HS Volleyball at home vs Burton, 4:00
HS Varsity Football at Iola, 7:30
Saturday, September 2
JV Volleyball at Groveton Tournament
Monday September 4, School Holiday
Tuesday, September 5
HS Volleyball vs BVCHEA @ Allen Academy, 5:00
Thursday, September 7
MS Volleyball at Iola, 4:30
MS Football @ Chilton, 5:00
JV Football @ Chilton, 7:00
Friday, September 8
Red, White, and Blue Dress Up Day
HS Volleyball at home vs Riesel, 4:30
Varsity Football at home vs Chilton, 7:30
Saturday, September 9
HS Cross Country @ Huntsville
JV Volleyball at Leon Tournament
Monday, September 11
Lunch with Loved Ones, 12:30 for MS
MS Volleyball at home vs Centerville, 4:30
PTO Bookfair September 11-15
Join Normangee PTO
Dress Code Update
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.
New Law Concerning Vaping/ E-Cigarettes
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
Construction Update
From Health and Nutrition
Online Meal Application
Lunch Money Now
Capturing Kids Hearts
In September we will be focused on Connecting with Heart. Every Monday we will have a character lesson and students will be able reflect and build positive, healthy relationships and dialogue with one another.
From our Bus Barn
We are still trying to determine our ridership for our buses. Once we establish our consistent riders we will be able to have a better idea of our pickup and stop times.
A reminder to students that they must get out to the bus loop as soon as the school day ends. They need to be on the bus and make sure they are modeling positive behavior. We have elementary school kids on the buses and they are looking for great role models that are practicing and following our campus and district expectations.
SportsYou Girls Athletics
Access Code
MJ9ENEXW
SportsYou Boys Athletics
Download the app on your smartphone. Once you have the app available, push the Team/ Groups Tab. Select the JOIN button in the top right corner and type the access code below.
6UYQ3RKH
Normangee Panther Band SportsYou
Download the app on your smartphone. Once you have the app available, push the Team/ Groups Tab. Select the JOIN button in the top right corner and type the access code below.
Access code
C85ADEAS
Teacher Remind Codes
Mrs Kimich Remind Codes (Science)
7th Grade Remind Code
@a38fagk
8th Grade Remind Code
@2fh747
Mrs Maxey (8th Grade Math)
@844f3f
Mrs Adams (6th Grade ELA and Social Studies)
Mrs Penry
7th GR - @penry7
8th GR - @penry8
Community of Readers Fundraiser
https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?campaignId=4dcfe2cf-62cd-4f15-b5cb-e8aad2aea6df
Ms Wilson (6th Science)
Ms Light
7th Grade Math Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/hh4ah9g