Community Clipper
Volume 5 Issue 14
November 12, 2023
Tomorrow, November 13, is an Even Day
In this week's newsletter...
- Sign up for a club
- Sail Nauticus - Apply now
- Band Fundraiser
- Winter I Sports Pics
- More Blair Best recognitions - click the button to recognize an amazing Blair Educator!
- Staff vs Students Basketball Game
- Upcoming Events
After school Clubs - Time to sign up!
We are pleased to announce our variety of clubs and grateful for the staff members that are sponsoring these clubs for our students. Activities offered by clubs enable students to learn valuable skills and many of the activities offered by clubs help students to extend and elaborate on the more formal knowledge learned in school.
Times and dates will be shared with you, after you sign up, by the club sponsor. If you have any questions, please contact the club sponsor. Most clubs will start next week. Most clubs will be held on Tuesday or Thursday and transportation will be provided for eligible students. Students will leave at 5:07pm. Club sponsor(s) will let you know if the clubs meets on a different day. A form will be sent home to students when clubs start that give permission for students to stay after school. No student can stay after school without a permission form from a parent or guardian.
You must use your NPS email account to sign in and sign up for a club.
Sail Nauticus Academy
The Sail Nauticus Academy is our flagship program. Created to provide a life-changing experience for youth in our local community, Academy is a three-year program for middle school students. Through a partnership with Norfolk Public Schools, students are given the opportunity to participate in weekly programming that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) comprehension, career exploration opportunities, and builds leadership and confidence all while learning how to sail! Transportation is provided.
Apply now! Deadline has been extended.
Noodles and Company Band Fundraiser
Blair's Best!
Thank you to all the staff, students, and parents that took the time to recognize our amazing team members! Here are a few of the submissions
MS. SNYDER
She is an excellent teacher when it comes to working with my child. She is patient, understanding, and knowledgeable.
(Parent submission)
MS. CHINN
Ms. Chinn was a very good support system for Blair football team. She answered all questions regardless if it was by phone or threw the chat! She kept the parents updated on everything! She always made sure the kids n staff ate before the games! Thank you (Parent Submission)
MS. KLOC
No matter what is thrown Mrs. Kloc's way she takes it in stride. She is a fighter with a kind heart. She cares about the success of each student. (Staff submission)
Click below to nominate a staff member at Blair! This person will have an opportunity to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to our students, families, and community! We will feature the nominated staff members here each week!
Winter I Sport Pictures
Pictures for volleyball, competition cheer and scholastic bowl will be on 11/29/23. To pay, go to https://www.strawbridge.net and enter the following code: FM437918
Important!!! Return Federal Aid Cards!
Your child brought home a federal survey form that must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. This important document allows Norfolk Public Schools to qualify for federal funding to support public education. Please take a few moments to complete this form and have your child return it to his or her homeroom teacher. All of your information will be kept confidential. Thank you for your cooperation and have a wonderful evening. Please return them tomorrow. If you did not receive one, please have your child report to the media center.
Staff Vs. Students Basketball Game
Date change to 11/21
Blair PTA Harris Teeter TIE Sign up
Harris Teeter has a Together in Education program, where you enter your phone number or Harris Teeter number and they send a quarterly check to the PTA for the members who have associated their account with Blair. If you can please enter your name, email and telephone number or Harris Teeter number, we will submit it for you and we can start earning free money from them. We thank you in advance! See the image to link your card while shopping at Harris Teeter.
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Please help recognizing our students of the week through a small donation.
At Blair Middle School, we recognize students who exemplify those character traits our school reinforces through PBIS - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Different students are nominated each week. Those that are selected, from each grade level, receive a certificate and goodie bag with various items that the students would enjoy. The items on this list will help Blair provide incentives for good behavior.
Upcoming Events
November 8
Report cards mailed home
November 14
Band Fundraiser @ Noodle & Company
November 17
Staff Vs. Students Basketball Game
Impact Aid cards must be returned
December 5
NPS Specialty Program Night @ NHS
December 13
PMHE Interest meeting (rising 6th grade students only)
December 16
Competitive Cheer Competition @ NHS
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
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