NMS Update 4.7.2024
Northfield Middle School 2023-2024
Message from the Principal
Middle School Families:
We will begin MCA testing this week. Please encourage extra sleep and good nutrition for these upcoming tests. We want our students to do their best and show their Raider Pride while taking these tests. Please schedule appointments around these testing periods whenever possible. We know that is not always an option, so we will have make-up testing each week to keep students on track with testing. For more information on our testing schedule and calendar events, please read this week’s NMS Update 4.7.2024
Along with testing, April brings Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The Minnesota state-wide tornado drill is on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:45 pm. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. There will also be an evening drill at 6:45 pm for families to practice at home on the 11th. If you would like more information on how to prepare for severe weather, visit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s website. Due to our MCA testing schedule, Northfield Middle School will be conducting a Severe Weather Awareness drill on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the beginning of 7th hour (2:10 pm).
As we move into the final quarter of the school year, we want to revisit our cell phone expectations of no cell, bell to bell. For the most part students have continued to show excellence by keeping phones in a backpack or locker. A short reminder at home would be appreciated so those students having them in a pocket can get back to placing them in a backpack, without being asked. Additionally, we want to highlight NMS PRIDE: Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Excellence. We have great students and staff and when we work together on these foundational expectations our school and community is a better place.
Thank you very much for your support.
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School Principal
Morning News
Middle School Calendars
Upcoming NMS Events
April 8-12: Student Council Cancer Awareness Week (*see details below)
April 8-12: MCA / MTAS Science testing (Gr. 8 Science) * District Assessment Schedule
April 11: Minnesota State-wide Severe Weather Awareness drills (1:45 pm & 6:45 pm)
* NMS will delay their drill until Friday 4/12.
April 12: NMS Severe Weather Awareness Drill, 7th hour (2:10 pm)
April 15-19: MCA / MTAS Reading testing (Gr. 6-8)
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
MCA Testing - April 2024
MCA Testing Windows for Grades 6-8:
April 8-12 MCA Science - Grade 8 (Science classes)
April 15-19 MCA Reading (English/ Reading classes)
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.
Update Student iPads Before MCA Testing:
It is important that all students update their iPads manually prior to MCA testing. If your student needs a reminder of where to go to update - instructions are as follows.
1. Open the settings app
2. Tap General
3. Tap Software Update
4. The iPad will begin searching - if an update is available there will be a download and install button. If the screen says "Your iPad is up to date" then no updates are necessary
Media Center Popcorn Friday - April 26
Northfield's Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 27th
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