New Brighton Middle School
Week of March 13 - March 17 , 2023
Ms. Christina Hadreas, Principal
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Ms. Brittany Birchall, Assistant Principal
Week at a Glance
Monday, Mar. 13: A Day
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
6th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 4
7th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
EL Math: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
8th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 26
EL Reading: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Weightlifting: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Game Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Beginning Band: 3:00-4:30 PM Rm 10
Wednesday, Mar. 15: A Day
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
6th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 4
7th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
EL Math: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Book Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
**Anti-Vaping Presentation during PE
Humanities Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 15
8th Grade Math Help: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 26
EL Reading: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 13
Weightlifting: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 42
Fishing Club: 3:15-4:15 PM Rm 51
Drama: 3:15 PM-5:00 PM
Chess Club/Library: 3:00- 4:00 PM
Beginning Band: 3:00-4:30 PM Rm 10
**Anti-Vaping Presentation during PE
Friday, Mar. 17: Early Release C Day
Library: 1:30- 3:00 PM
Open Gym: 1:30- 4:00 PM
**End of Quarter 3
Important Upcoming Dates
- March 15, 2023: Anti-Vaping Presentation in PE
- March 15, 2023: Soquel High Registration Help at New Brighton Middle School 8:40 AM- 3:00 PM
- March 16, 2023: Anti-Vaping Presentation in PE
- March 17, 2023: End of Quarter 3
- March 20, 2023: Quarter 4 Begins
- March 23, 2023: Soquel High Registration Help at Soquel High 8:40 AM- 3:00 PM
NBMS Athletics this Week!
Volleyball
Mon. 3/13:
6th Grade: Practice 4:00 - 5:15 PM
7th Grade: Practice 4:30 - 5:45 PM
8th Grade: No Practice
Tues, 3/14:
6th Grade: Practice 4:00 - 5:15 PM
7th Grade: TBA
8th Grade: TBA
Wed, 3/15:
6th Grade: Game @ B40 TBA
7th Grade: TBA
8th Grade: TBA
Thurs, 3/16:
6th Grade: Game @ B40 TBA
7th Grade: TBA
8th Grade: TBA
Fri, 3/17:
6th Grade: TBA
7th Grade: TBA
8th Grade: TBA
Flag Football
Mon, 3/13:
6th Grade: No practice or game
7th Grade: No practice or game
8th Grade: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tues, 3/14:
6th Grade: Practice 3:30 PM - 5 PM
7th Grade: 3:45 PM Home Game vs Notre Dame
8th Grade: 5:00 PM Home Game vs Notre Dame
Wed, 3/15:
6th Grade: 3:45 PM Home Game vs Shoreline
7th Grade: No practice or game
8th Grade: Practice 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thurs, 3/16:
6th Grade: Practice 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
7th Grade: 3:45 PM Game @ Mission Hill
8th Grade: 5:00 PM Game @ Mission Hill
Fri, 3/17:
6th Grade: No practice or game
7th Grade: 3:45 PM Game @ Scotts Valley Middle School
8th Grade: 5:00 PM Game @ Scotts Valley Middle School
Wrestling
Mon. 3/13: 4:00-5:30 PM
Tues. 3/14: 4:00-5:30 PM
Wed. 3/15: 4:00-5:30 PM
Thurs. 3/16: Home Match vs Mission Hill Weigh in at 4 PM
8th Grade Promotion Awards
These are the awards given to 8th Grade students at Promotion:
Valedictorian*: The student or students who have the highest GPA overall during their years at NBMS earn Valedictorian status. This award is given to 8th Graders during the promotion ceremony.
Salutatorian*: The student or students who have the second highest GPA overall during their years at NBMS earn Salutatorian status. This award is given to 8th Graders during the promotion ceremony.
Highest Honors: 8th Grade students earning a cumulative 4.0 GPA
High Honors: 8th Grade students earning a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher.
Presidential Academic Achievement: Students who have demonstrated exemplary improvement in their classes nominated by 8th grade teachers.
Outstanding Student Awards: Two outstanding students are selected by 8th grade teachers.
Principal’s Award: A student who has been exemplary in following the New Brighton Way, being kind, safe, respectful and responsible.
*Students need to attend NBMS for at least one full year to be considered for Valedictorian or Salutatorian.
Clubs
QSA: Wednesday's during 7th/8th lunch in Room 53
METRO Rides Free For Students
Santa Cruz METRO is now offering free rides to all K-12 students. The Youth Cruz Free program eliminates fares in order to increase access and encourage ridership for youth.
This one-year pilot program will enable youth to ride on all METRO routes (excluding Highway 17 Express service) anywhere, anytime! To ride for free, students in grades 8 and under may be asked to confirm their grade or show a school ID if available. High school students can ride for free by showing their school ID. No registration necessary.
STOPit- online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying
STOPit is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors. STOPit is an anonymous, comfortable way for students to share information so that they can either provide or get help as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
How Does STOPit Work?
- Submit a tip via the website (bookmarked on all school devices), 24/7 phone hotline, or mobile app.
- Incident Response Center monitors and reviews your submission.
- School Administrators receive and act on tip submission.
What Can Students Report?
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Violence, threats, or weapons possession
- Alcohol or drug-related issues
- Discrimination
Students have the power to help put an end to harmful and inappropriate behavior they see online through social media and other means. They can use STOPit to reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing bullying, abuse, or are otherwise in need of assistance. Our goal with STOPit is to create a safer, kinder, school community both online and off.
Home and School Club Information
NBMS Carnival
The annual NBMS Carnival has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. More information coming soon!
8th Grade Information- New Brighton Class of 2023
Save the Date! 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 5/26/23 at 3:00pm
Friday, May 26, 2023, 03:00 PM
New Brighton Middle School, Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA, USA
8th Grade Student Expectations
8th-Grade Expectations
Each year the 8th Grade class has the privilege of participating in special end-of-the-year activities, including the promotion ceremony. In order to participate in the 8th Grade activities, each student must uphold the general classroom and school-wide behavioral expectations.
A student may be excluded from end-of-the-year activities, including promotion if any of the following occur:
The student has excessive behavior infractions including detentions, and/or Friday schools or has been suspended from school.
The student has excessive absences and tardies.
The student has any outstanding school fees or fines.
The student has an ‘F’ as reported on the final report card and/or does not have a passing GPA (no F’s).
8th Grade Students: Important High School Registration
Soquel, Harbor, and Santa Cruz High are in a different school district- the Santa Cruz City Schools district- and you will need to register your child for high school. This can be done in person at the high schools or online through Infinite Campus. Please note that you will need a NEW Infinite Campus login, different from the one here with Soquel Elem School District. Your current Infinite Campus account WILL NOT transfer to Santa Cruz City school district.
More information about registration coming soon!
NBMS Yearbook
Counseling Department
All of our NBMS students have daily on-campus access to our school counselors who are happy to help address a wide range of social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
Additionally, families in need of support may consult with our counseling staff for information regarding access to local programs and resources, including mental and behavioral health support. Please call the office to speak with a counselor, or email Vanessa Eaton at veaton@suesd.org
CONTACT US:
Vanessa Eaton, Counselor ext. 487
Lynn Nakao, Office Manager ext. 400
Alicia Gomez, Attendance ext. 490
Desiree Method, Account Specialist ext. 491
New Brighton Middle School
250 Washburn Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 464-5660
Email: nbmsoffice@suesd.org