The Ram Review
January 28, 2024
Quarter 3
Quarter 3 has commenced, and we appreciate your patience as we finalized the related arts courses. Details for related arts in Quarter 4 will be shared in the next few weeks. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to a fantastic second half of the school year. Thank you for your continued support. As always, please contact me with questions or comments.
Cell Phones
The new district wide phone policy this year has significantly contributed to improved attendance and student achievement. However, we've noticed cell phones re-emerging, and it's crucial they remain in their Yondr pouches. We'll be verifying attestation forms this week; if your child no longer brings a phone, kindly sign and submit the form to the office. Thank you for your ongoing support in maintaining a focused learning environment.
7th Grade Social
Postponed until Friday Feb 9th
after school until 3:30pm
$5.00 admission
$1.00 snacks
Join us for a fantastic social event! Get ready to have a blast, dance to great music, and engage in fun games. It's a chance to make new friends and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for fun and socializing!
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Hello students and families,
NMS Drama Club is proud to announce that we had our first meeting for our spring production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown on Friday, January 26th after school for all students interested in joining stage crew.
If you are interested in joining stage crew but not available Friday, please reach out to Ms. Toner at ktoner@nps.org or Mrs. Tennyson at ctennyson@nps.org.
If you are a parent interested in helping out with props, costumes, music, or one of our volunteer positions on the days of the performances (May 10th and 11th), please reach out to Ms. Toner or Mrs. Tennyson with your contact information and what you are interested in helping out with. More information on parent volunteer opportunities will be coming out the first week of February.
Thank you for supporting NMS Drama, and we are excited for another great season!
Sincerely,
--Ms. Toner and Mrs. Tennyson
Attendance Initiative
Basketball Schedule
Baby Photos - 8th grade
It is that time of year - Baby pictures can be sent directly to nmsyearbook@nps.org. The cut off date for accepting baby photos will be Friday Feb 16th 2024.
Nurse's Corner
What’s The Big Deal About Cavities?
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States1. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.
More than half of children aged 6 to 8 have had a cavity in at least one of their baby (primary) teeth.2
More than half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one of their permanent teeth.2
Children aged 5 to 19 years from low-income families are twice as likely (25%) to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households (11%).3
(cdc.gov)
Spring 2024 Mobile Dental Clinics
Dates and Location:
NES: Friday, March 15, 2024 in the Maker Space (we are on the waitlist for 1-2 additional days in response to the significant need experienced in September, if those dates become available I will let you know asap)
NMS: Monday, March 25, 2024 in Room 131
NHS: Thursday, March 28, 2024 in the Health Conference Room
If you have any questions you would like answered or comments you would like to share, please fill out the form below.
Help Wanted
Interested in being a substitute teacher? If so, please contact Ms. Capistran at lcapistran@nps.org
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