NMS Update 4.21.2024
Northfield Middle School 2023-2024
Message from the Principal
**en Español**
Middle School Families:
We are so proud of the work our students did with our MCA Reading tests this past week. Let’s keep that PRIDE going as we look to MCA Math testing this week. Thank you for encouraging extra sleep, good nutrition, and a fully charged iPad every day. Please continue to schedule appointments around these testing periods whenever possible. This has been very helpful.
We will have a change in the main office at the middle school beginning this week. Amy Stowe will be transitioning to the District Office finance team. Jen Henriksen will be shifting to the Administrative Assistant to the Principal role.
Here is the link to our NMS Update for Sunday, 4.21.2024. We have expanded the calendar to the end of the school year. We will highlight special events in our weekly messages, so be sure to watch for details to come.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School Principal
Morning News
Middle School Calendar
Middle School Youth Center
Upcoming NMS Events
April 15-19: MCA / MTAS Reading testing (Gr. 6-8)
April 18: 5th Grade Parent / Student Night, 5:30 pm, MS auditorium
April 19: Arts Á La Carte, 5:30 pm, NHS
April 22-26: MCA/ MTAS Math testing (Gr. 6-8)
April 22-26: MCA Make up testing (Gr. 6-8)
April 26: Grade 8 Band Festival, Edina, 8:00 - 2:00
April 26: NMS Popcorn Friday, Media Center
April 27: Northfield's Earth Day Celebration (*see flyer below)
April 29: AVID Gr. 7 & 8, MN State College Field Trip, 8:00 - 1:30
May 2: Division Street Singers Elementary Tour, 8:00 - 2:00
May 10: Duck Cup Presentation, Grades 6-8, Hours 1-3
May 10th: Media Center: Last movie Friday
May 17th: Media Center: Last day to check out books
May 17th: Media Center: LAST Popcorn Friday
May 23rd: Media Center: All books due
May 28th - June 6th: Media Center closed. During this time the Media Center will open for Brain Games during 4th hour for lunch students only - no study hall students. Overdue books can be returned during this time as well.
MCA Testing - April 2024
MCA Testing Windows for Grades 6-8:
April 22-26 MCA Math (Math classes)
Last call make-ups (April 22-26)
- Encourage students to bring their own headphones to use. Headphones cannot be wireless. We will have a limited supply available to students who do not own a pair. Be sure your student labels their earbuds/headphones with their name.
- Make sure your student charges their iPad each night at home.
Media Center Popcorn Friday - April 26
Northfield's Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 27th
Cinco de Mayo Event: May 3
Come celebrate with others in your community on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Northfield Middle School as you enjoy a night of authentic Mexican food, dancing, and activities for all ages. Money raised at the event will go towards scholarships for Northfield Latine students.
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Venga a celebrar con los demás en su comunidad el viernes 3 de mayo de 5:00 a 7:00 PM a Northfield Middle School mientras disfruta de una noche de auténtica comida mexicana, baile y actividades para todas las edades. El dinero recaudado en el evento se destinará a becas para Northfield Latine estudiante.
8th Grade Fun Fest
8th Grade Fun Fest is on Friday, May 17th from 5:00-8:00 pm at NMS. There will be inflatables, a photo booth, bingo, door/grand prizes, food, and much more.
TICKETS: Student tickets are $10 in advance OR $15 dollars at the door on May 17. Ticket sales will begin soon. Watch for the online link to be posted in Schoology.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS: We will need volunteers for this fun event. Sign up today!
Fun Fest Volunteer Sign up
DONATIONS:
To donate items to this year's 8th grade Fun Fest, please add your name to this form:
For more information, contact our Student Support team:
Jenny Streefland (jstreefland@northfieldschools.org)
Natalie Amy (namy@northfieldschools.org)
Cori Yamry (cyamry@northfieldschools.org)
Heather Stanton Ims (hstantonims@northfieldschools.org)
Marcy Korynta (mkorynta@northfieldschools.org)
NMS Administrators
Connect with Greg Gelineau
Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650
Connect with Michael O'Keefe
Email: mokeefe@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650