Tiger Times
Week of December 2nd - December 6th
The News about Nichols Middle School!
Do you recognize these turkeys?
Faces of NMS
Name: Brittney Lesieur
School/Role : NMS, 7th grade science teacher
How long you have been with NMS and in what capacity: Two weeks!
Brief summary about your background/past experience in education: Bachelors Degree in Geological Sciences from Bridgewater State University. Currently pursuing my Masters in Education from American International College. I've taught middle school science for four years at Talbot Middle School in Fall River.
What you like best about Middleboro and working at NMS: I started at NMS last Tuesday. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful! I am so grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the year with my new students!
Fun fact about yourself: I love Disney!
Best day of your life: The day my son Benjamin was born.
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Favorite music: Pop & Top Hits
Best movie (or actor): I'm not sure if I have a favorite movie, but I like comedies.
Best TV show: I don't have a tv show that I watch regularly.
Counselor Corner
Do you need to see your counselor?
Mrs. Lacey Foley - lfoley@middleboro.k12.ma.us - 508-946-2020 x 3509
6th Grade & 7th Grade - Explorers
Ms. Megan Moriarty - mmoriarty@middleboro.k12.ma.us - 508-946-2020 x 3508
8th Grade & 7th Grade - Beacons
*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: ***
We are always happy to meet with our students, but we are seeing lots of drop-ins when we are not available or visits without permission. If you need to speak with one of us, you MUST report to your teacher first and ask permission for them to call us and make sure we are available. You may also find us first thing in the morning to ask for an appointment. Remember, if it is an emergency, you can always ask for Mr. Brandon or Ms. Leary, too!
Schedule Changes
We are no longer making schedule changes for ANY classes.
Remember, the trimester ends on December 4th and trimester UA courses will change on December 5th. If you have a specific issue, please talk to your homeroom teacher.
Peer Tutoring at NMS!
Don’t forget, MHS students come to the NMS Media Center to tutor every Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30 PM! Need some extra help? Come try it out! You must sign up ahead of time (by 12 PM Wednesday), every time. The link to do so can be found here: https://forms.gle/RRwF72A4hjPJtSrh6.
High School Options
If you have applied to a high school that requires documentation from Nichols (attendance, conduct, transcripts, counselor recommendations, etc.) please note that ALL 7th Grade records have been sent for review. We will begin sending 8th Grade records this week when Trimester 1 concludes.
Interviews for students who have applied to Bristol County Agricultural High School will take place at Nichols in December. Students will be contacted by Ms. Moriarty with their interview time.If you are still considering applying, please do so before this date to ensure that your interview can take place here at NMS; otherwise, it will be your responsibility to contact BCAHS and set up an interview yourself.
The BP Field Trip Tour will be held on Friday, December 20th for interested students only.
Questions about high school options? Please email Ms. Moriarty to let her know how she can help.
PCC 2020 - The Summer of a Lifetime!
Are you interested in attending Project Contemporary Competitiveness (PCC) at Stonehill College this summer? Applications are available in the guidance office! The application and $25 non-refundable application check is due back to guidance no later than January 17th, 2020.
Please scroll down to see the attached poster for more information about the program.
A Note About Attendance:
Last year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education made a slight change to the system they use to hold schools accountable. DESE now holds schools accountable for the number of students that are “chronically absent” over the course of the year. Chronically absent means missing school 10% of the time…..or 2 days per month, 9 for the first half of the year or 18 over the course of the year.
Research has shown a direct correlation between student performance and attendance. Missing just 2 days per month can have a negative impact on student performance. Those days can add up fast over the year and we need your help. Poor school attendance not only impacts your child but also our school overall.
We fully understand that kids will miss school. Things come up, life happens and kids need to be out. Overall, however, we ask that you please do your best to ensure that your child is present on school days.
Should you have any questions about this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact us!
What is Character Strong?
Each week, we will use the Tiger Times to highlight some of the great things our faculty, staff and students are doing to prove we are CharacterStrong!!
Food Drive Photos
We dare you to try this out at home with your family..
SPORTS
NMS Sports this Week
Nichols Middle School Winter 2019-2020 Athletics Information
middleboro.k12.ma.us/athletics
Programs
Boys Basketball Grades 6-8
Girls Basketball Grades 6-8
Wrestling (High School Team) Grades 6-8
Boys Swimming (High School Team) Grades 7-8
Girls Swimming (High School Team) Grades 7-8
Majorettes Grades 6-8
Dates
Wrestling
Monday 12/2 Bus to Middleborough High School after school
Parent pick-up at MHS at 5:00PM
Boys and Girls Swimming Practice
Monday 12/2 Bus to HBB Elementary Pool after school
Parent pick-up at HBB at 5:00PM
Majorettes
Email Coach Lorraine Frawley for schedules based on level
Registration
Complete all required steps prior to try-outs or practice. If all steps are not complete students will be ineligible to participate on the first day.
Complete registration through familyID https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/athletics
Pay User Fee (basketball does not pay until after the try-out period) https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/athletics
Submit valid (within 13 months) physical exam. This can be uploaded on familyID electronically or hand a hard copy into the high school's main office.
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
Email: gthomas@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/NMS
Location: 112 Tiger Drive, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 946-2020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-T-Nichols-Middle-School-NMS-268928823606284/
Twitter: @JTNicholsMS