NRMS Family Newsletter

North Rockford Middle School

Principal: Lissa Weidenfeller

Assistant Principal: Al Reickard

Student Activities/AD: Jen Domagalski

Counselors: Karla Koops-Fikse and Angie Ohlman

397 East Division Street Northeast, Rockford, MI, USA lweidenfeller@rockfordschools.org (616) 863-6300 rockfordschools.org

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

October 28- Halloween Dance at ERMS
November 2- PAC Meeting
November 7- 8th Grade East Coast Parent Meeting 6:00pm at NRMS
November11-Early Release 12:00pm
November16-Early Release 12:00pm
November 23-25-No School Thanksgiving Break

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

This year, you have the chance to make Every day count. Did you know that Rockford Public Schools logo says “EVERY” student, space, day? How cool is that! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is starting a group here at North Rockford Middle School.

Our theme has the word EVERY in it, too! The Every Challenge is designed as the starting point to help you build a strong foundation for your year. You are not alone; we want to be with you every step of the way! Join alongside fellow competitors as we dive into the book of Ephesians and shift our focus from the things of this world to the blessings in Christ.

Please join us every other Friday morning for our FCA “Huddles” from 7:00-7:30 AM in the

NRMS Auditorium. Let’s make EVERY DAY count. Come and see! Our next meeting will be on November 4th.

Check us out at: https://www.fca.org/

If you have any questions please contact me at: jbates@rockfordschools.org

NRMS FCA Huddle Advisor

Yearbook

North Rockford MS Yearbook

Cost: $39 August 1st – October 10th

Cost: $42 October 8th – December 16th

Cost: $45 December 17th – May 5th

Purchase your yearbook now at the lowest price of the year.

To order go to:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1063457/North-Rockford-Middle-School/2023-Yearbook/2022061608150691777/CATALOG_SHOP/

RAM Time Career Speakers

YOU’RE HIRED!

We are looking for members of the NRMS Community to share information about their careers with students. This commitment would involve 30 minutes of your time and will make a difference in the futures of our students. Please sign up for this exciting opportunity via the link below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AA5AE2FA2F94-ramtime

NRMS Counseling Support

Mrs. Koops-Fikse and Mrs. Ohlman are here to support your child! If your child is in need of academic, social, or emotional support, please have them come to our office. We are also available by contacting (616) 863-6313.

NRMS Counselors

Last Names A - L: Karla Koops-Fikse

Last Names M-Z: Angie Olhman

NRMS Counseling Dog

Chillie

Parent Pickup & Drop-off

With the number of bus routes canceled this week, we want to remind you of our drop-off and pick-up procedures.

Both the front and athletic entrance doors will open at 7:10 am. Students WILL NOT be allowed into the building until this time. Students will go to their 1st-hour classrooms beginning at 7:25 am. PLEASE NOTE: We do not start school until 7:40 am.

• PARENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP: Use the Athletic Entrance parking lot, located off of Lincoln Street.

• BUS LANE: Located off of Division St. (10 Mile) and is for busses only from 7:00-7:40 am and from 2:00-3:00 pm. Please do NOT drop off students using the bus lanes.

DURING DAY: If there is a need to pick up or drop off your student from an appointment, please continue to drop off or pick up at the main entrance. Call the office and they will assist with this process.
MORNING: As you pull up to the athletic entrance, please pull all the way forward in the yellow drop zone. This will allow for the maximum number of students to be dropped off at one time, keeping traffic moving smoothly.
AFTERNOON: Please park in a designated parking spot near the athletic entrance and have your student come out to you. Do not line up along the curb.

Absences

Absences are required to be called into the attendance office @ 616.863.6300 in order to be excused.

Please leave a message on our voicemail if you are calling after hours.

Student's name
Reason for Absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea - whatever the reason may be