Eagle's Nest News
March, 2021
Dear Families,
Sincerely,
The Newsletter Committee
( Ms. Moriarty, Mr. Liska, and Ms. Hanna)
Durham Public Schools News
Questions for Returning in-Person / Preguntas sobre volviendo a la escuela en persona
Starting with the 7th grade cohort, DPS will return to in-person learning on April 8th. If you have questions, enter them into the form here.
Esta forma es para enviar algunas preguntas que tenga sobre volviendo a la escuela en persona.
Neal News!
Be Sure to Register for the 2021-2022 School Year!
Career Day Coming Up!
We are gearing up for our Title 1 Night on April 29, 2021! We need your help! As our students progress in their learning career, we want to help propel them into their future as much as possible and prepare them with the tools they need for life. Our students want to hear from you about your career! Please complete this form to participate in our career day and an email will be sent to you with participation instructions!
Parent Career Form | https://forms.gle/BAqmA9NEowd2fRLt5
Check out the Sixth Grade Newsletter!
...and the Electives Newsletter too!
Click here to see the newsletter that's all about our Elective classes at Neal! There is a section for each class, from Art to Spanish and everything in between. Find out what students are working on in each class, find some great resources, and hear about what's next on our amazing elective team's agenda!
Neal Food and Pantry Program
Bus Stop Information
Bus Stop info is now available! Click here to see information about your child's bus route as we anticipate a return to in-person learning for some students.
Ms. Pena's Bitmoji Classroom and Occupational Therapy Tips!
Keep up your fine/visual motor strengthening skills over spring break AND be on YouTube? Yes! Check out the occupational therapy YouTube channel and complete detective missions, water play and cheerio noodle fun. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7TM0cZPGMdZ9Y5a4X1EAA
Check Your Students' Grades
Powerschool Parent Portal:
Student Spotlights
Michael Mason and Bryant Cassarubias- Students of the Month for Mr. Cozart! Both young men are consistently in class, on task, with all assignments completed on time. Congratulations to both young men for the effort they put in on a daily basis.
Jenifer Cartegena- Meza, Kailyn Ferguson, Kimi Boone, Kalissa McCurtis, Shaniya Brown, Naomi Ayoola, Joseilin Catillo-Ramirez, Diana Cruz Euceda, Tarah Jackson, Donnamarie Williams, Aline Anguiano, Denise Cruz-Torres, Makayla Lassiter, Kayla Murchison, Danaria Shoulders, Simone Barbour, Hazel Morales Aguilar, Acchiylah Wilder and Naiara Trioche - Shoutout from Ms. Branch for a great quarter!!
Top Grades for their Q3 Core in 7th Science Pride of Lions: Core 1: Bryant Cassarubbias-Serrano and Micheal Mason! Core 2: Navez Thompson! Core 3:Ty Rashio Bright and Victor Guerrero Gonzalez! Core 4: Pedro Gomez-Hall! Congrats to all these student who showed dedication and hard work throughout the entire Q3!! - Mr. Liska
The Kings team would like to Shout Out a few of our many amazing students for participating in the DPS March Math Jam Boards this month. The student listed below ranked in the top 60% of all students that participated with in Durham Public Schools.
Top Performers | Aidan Germond, Dion Brown, Gabriel Bloch, Valentina Varela, & James Funez
Student listed below are also recognized for outstanding scores | Juan Soliz, Jeffery Mariona, Alejandro Aguilera, Hezekiah Ivey, James Shackleford, Jamaurie Long, Erick Pineda, Keven Marquez, Lemar Lawrence, Brandon Polanco, Caleb Capers, John Lopez, Oscar Martinez, & Zaquan Bowling. Great job Kings!!
Staff Shoutout
Ms. Click has been awesome in continuing to adapt her teaching to meet our students. The Virtual Notebooks kids have been completing for her have been incredible! - Mr. Cody
Take Care of Yourself
MIND: Browse topics on National Geographic Kids!
BODY: Play some awesome wellness-themed games!
SPIRIT: Use meditation to achieve inner calm!
Need Help?
NEED HELP? / ¿NECESITAS AYUDA?
Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
Talk to Someone
Not Sure if You Need Help?
Help Others
- Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
- Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.
- Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
Calendar
WEDNESDAY, 3.31.21
THURSDAY, 4.1.21
FRIDAY, 4.2.21
MONDAY, 4.5.21
TUESDAY, 4.6.21
WEDNESDAY, 4.7.21
THURSDAY, 4.8.21
First Day for Students [Cohort A]
We Want to Hear From YOU!
Neal Middle School
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/44
Location: 201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Phone: (919) 560-3955
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealEagles/
Twitter: @DPSNealMiddle