Weekly Wildcat Newsletter - Jan. 27
Northwestern Middle School News and Notes
Happy Friday Wildcat Country!
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Finalists:
- Ms. Marlene Hosmer - 7th Grade ELA
- Ms. Johndra Jordan - 8th Grade Math
- Ms. Tara Romero - Computer Science
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Professional of the Year Finalists!
- Ms. Brittany Gray - School Nutrition Manager
- Ms. Julie Godfrey - Assistant Administrator
- Ms. Mary Beth Tokarz - Instructional Support Teacher
We will announce our Teacher of the Year and Professional of the Year on Friday, February 3rd.
We are looking for parent volunteers - Wildcat Guardians - to help supervise students on the morning of Friday, February 3rd from approximately 8:00am-8:45am. Moms or Dads who are feeder program coaches, or parents who just want to hang out with our kids for a little while are encouraged to volunteer. This will ensure all of our staff members can participate in our yearly Teacher of the Year and Professional of the Year celebration. Please email me if you can help and I'll share the volunteer process information with you. We need about 10 more volunteers - please and thank you!
January is the last month to Pre-Order a Yearbook and ensure there is one printed for your student. To pre-order, go to www.balfour.com and search for Northwestern Middle or you can click HERE.
I hope all of our families have a wonderful weekend. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to email me at petersonj1@fultonschools.org.
I can't wait to see our students again on Monday!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Friday, January 27 - NMS Basketball @ Hopewell MS (5:30/7:00)
- Wednesday, February 1 - NMS Basketball vs Haynes Bridge MS (5:30/7:00)
- Friday, February 3 - NMS Basketball @ Crabapple MS (5:30/7:00)
- Tuesday, February 7 - 8th Grade Field Trip: National Center for Civil Rights
- Wednesday, February 8 - 8th Grade Field Trip: National Center for Civil Rights
- Wednesday, February 8 - NMS Basketball vs FAST (5:30/7:00)
- Thursday, February 9 - 7th Grade Dance (4:05-5:30)
- Friday, February 10 - NMS Basketball vs River Trail MS (5:30/7:00)
2nd Quarter Pride Wall Celebration
8th Grade
7th Grade
6th Grade
Student Code of Conduct Parent Survey
Valentine's Day Message
As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the teacher or administration. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!
NMS Green Up!
Parent Volunteers Needed
7th Grade Student Dance - Thursday, Feb. 9
Cambridge High School PTSA
Annual Scoliosis Screening
The state mandated Scoliosis Screening will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, for 6th and 8th grades ONLY. Every child in 6th and 8th grade will be screened unless the green form is completed by the parent/guardian and returned by January 31st.
Homeroom teachers will provide forms to students. Your student should be coming home with the form today (Friday, 1/13).
The form is also linked below if needed.
Milton High School Latin
Why Take Latin at Milton Next Year?
The reasons are limitless and each person’s experience is unique, but here is what college and university admissions personnel say when asked about Latin as an academic pursuit:
“The study of Latin is also the study of history, art, music, theatre, philosophy, law, literature, laboratory science, ‘and more!’” Teresa Hudkins, Willamette University
“The study of Roman culture which typically accompanies Latin study informs the study of any Western literature, art, or culture as well. [. . .] If Latin were dead, every Western culture and language would be also bereft of life.” Matthew Potts, Admissions Counselor, University of Notre Dame
“Latin trains abstract thinking, provides a key to all modern Romance languages, is a model for interdisciplinary study (language, history, culture) and can be a lot of fun.” Michael C. Behnke, Vice President for Enrollment, University of Chicago
“Vocabulary and grammar of the English language can be mightily improved through the study of Latin.” Kathy Lindsey, Associate Director of Admissions, Middlebury College
“A background in Latin provides students with a stronger English vocabulary. Open any SAT prep book and you will see a crash course in Latin in the vocab section.” Andrea Thomas, Assistant Dean of Admission, Hamilton College
Want to know more? Scan the QR Code or click on the link!
We Are Recycling At Northwestern!
You can support this initiative by making a donation to the PTO that will go toward purchasing recycling bins for the school. You can also purchase the bins directly from Amazon, and have them sent to the school. We appreciate your support!
Here is the link to the PTO website to donate for the recycling bins. https://northwesternpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/219450
Shipping address:
Northwestern Middle School
12805 Birmingham Highway
Milton GA, 3004
FCS CTAE Middle School Career Expo
The inaugural FCS CTAE Middle School Career Expo will be held on Saturday, February 25 at North Springs High School. All middle schools in FCS are invited to participate in a day of hands-on, interactive exploration into career paths that match the CTAE pathways offered in FCS.
Stay tuned for more information as this event gets closer!
Grade Level Assessment Calendars
The calendars have been updated through October.
NMS Teacher Study/Help Sessions
Communication at NMS
At Northwestern Middle School, we believe effective and timely communication is essential to our mission. NMS staff, students, and parents/guardians should maintain open, honest, and respectful lines of communication. Working together is the best way to help each student achieve success!
Attendance Emails from Infinite Campus
FCS Curriculum Hub
The Curriculum Hub provides a variety of resources to assist parents in supporting their student's learning in the areas of English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies including:
- A year-at-a-glance for each course with the standards taught in each unit
- Unit plans detailing the specific learning targets to be mastered
- Parent resources to preview or review concepts and skills taught in each unit
Family Resources for Social Media & Cell Phones
Representatives from Bark presented at one of our previous PTO meetings. As a company, Bark provides monitoring service and resources for families. I will be sharing information from Bark and other sources weekly in our newsletter.
There is also a Facebook group that is a great resource: Parenting in a Tech World
NMS Clubs and Student Activities
Northwestern will offer many clubs and student activities for our students during the 2022-23 school year. Check back often for more information!
Milton High School Chorus
Milton High School Cheerleading
If you will be in 9th grade next year and are interested in trying out for cheerleading at Milton High School for the 2023-2024 season, please join us for a meeting on Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium at Milton High School. This meeting is for both a parent and the athlete.
Northwestern FCA
NMS Music Programs
NMS Student Newspaper
Bus Driver Appreciation
2022-23 NMS Yearbooks Are On Sale!
January is the last month to Pre-Order a Yearbook and ensure there is one printed for your student. To pre-order, go to www.balfour.com and search for Northwestern Middle or you can click HERE.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
Be sure to submit a baby photo or purchase a shout out or ad for your student!
PTO Membership Packages
Northwestern Middle School
Home of the Wildcats!
Email: nmsfrontdesk@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/northwesternms
Location: 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 254-2870
Twitter: @TheNMSWildcats
Thank you for your continued support of Northwestern Middle School!
Sincerely,
Joel - Principal
Northwestern Middle School: Teach Hard, Love Harder - The Wildcat Way!