1. WELCOME TO THE
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE
SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL
CHANNEL
GO HIGHLANDERS!

2. OCTOBER 25 – OCTOBER 29
HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH
• RESPONSIBILITY
• Being accountable in word and deed;
having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with
reliability, dependability and commitment.
• “You must take personal responsibility. You cannot
change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but
you can change yourself. That is something you have
charge of.”

4. OCTOBER
•OCTOBER
CYBER SAFETY
MONTH

5. OCTOBER
6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
HALEY HOGAN NATALIE DAVIS

6. OCTOBER
5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
MCKENZI BROMLEY LOGAN OSMAN

7. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
EMORY EVANS JENNIFER JAMES

8. TRIVIA QUESTION
• Who was the first explorer to travel around
the world in 80 days (or less)?
• Phileas Fogg
• Nellie Bly
• Charles Lindbergh
• Amelia Earhart

9. TRIVA ANSWER
• Who was the first explorer to travel around
the world in 80 days (or less)?
• Nellie Bly
• Nellie Bly, an American journalist, accepted a challenge
to go around the world in fewer than 80 days. In 1889,
she made the journey in 72 days.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
• BREAKFAST ($1.25):
Pancake on a stick/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.25):
Chicken Sandwich/Lettuce & Tomato/French Fries/Banana
Slices/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.50):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.50):
CHICKEN SANDWICH W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
• BREAKFAST ($1.25):
Orange Glaze Roll/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.25):
Baked Ham/Macaroni & Cheese/Green Peas/Peach
Cobbler/Cornbread/Milk
LUNCH BAR($2.50):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.50):
CHICKEN NUGGETS/OKRA/ROLL
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
• BREAKFAST ($1.25):
Chicken Biscuit/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.25):
Country Fried Steak/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy/Fruit/Hot
Roll/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.50):
Salad
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.50):
Pizza and Salad
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

13. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
• BREAKFAST ($1.25):
Donut w/Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.25):
Chicken Nuggets w/dip/Baked Beans/Spiced Apples/Hot
Roll/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.50):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.50):
Hot Dog and Tater Tots (every other week it will be
corn dog and tater tots)
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

14. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
• BREAKFAST ($1.25):
BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.25):
• Vegetable Beef Soup/1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich/Fruit/Cinnamon
Roll/Crackers/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.50):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.50):
Chicken Strips and Fries
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

15. FRUITY FRIDAY
FRUIT OF THE WEEK
• FLORIDA TANGERINE
• The tangerine is an orange-coloured citrus fruit.
It is a variety of the Mandarin orange.
Tangerines are smaller than most oranges, and
are usually much easier to peel and to split into
segments. The taste is often less sour, or tart,
than that of an orange.

16. TRIVIA
• Which explorer rounded the Cape of Good
Hope in South Africa?
• Bartholomeu Dias
• Hernando de Soto
• Marco Polo
• Vasco da Gama

17. TRIVIA ANSWER
• Which explorer rounded the Cape of Good
Hope in South Africa?
• Bartholomeu Dias
• The Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias
made the trip in 1488

18. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
• 1877
• Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army.
• 1910
• King Manuel II was over thrown in a revolution and Portugal became
a republic.
• 1921
• The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time.
• 1947
• In the first televised White House address, President Truman urged
Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on
Sundays to help starving people in other countries.

19. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
• 1953
• Earl Warren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the U.S.
Supreme Court.
• 1962
• The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain.
• 1990
• Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center and its director were
acquitted of obscenity charges resulting from an exhibit of Robert
Mapplethorpe's photographs.
• 2001
• Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's record of 71 home runs in one
season when he hit his 71st and 72nd homers.

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Library Open Checkout Times
• Tuesday: 2:30-3:00
• Wednesday: 2:30-3:00
• Friday: 2:30-3:00

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Band Students will have Library Open Checkout
on the following days:
• Tuesday: 12:15 – 12:30
(Gregory/Kareus/Fretheim)
• Wednesday: 12:15 – 12:30 (Warnock/Riggs/Ball)
• Friday: 12:15 – 12:30
(Goodpaster/Marion/Kneeland/Perkins)

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Don’t forget to check LOST AND
FOUND for coats, lunch boxes,
backpacks, etc.
• LOST AND FOUND is located in
the office.

23. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• If you have a Facebook account, you can
add Northridge by searching for Northridge
Middle School and selecting the page with
the Highlander on it and clicking on
it. This will be a great way to keep up with
news and announcements!

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• GET YOUR NORTHRIDGE YEARBOOK
• DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 17
• $20

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
• FALL BOOKFAIR
• NORTHRIDGE MEDIA CENTER
• 8:00 – 2:00
• THE BOOKFAIR WILL BE OPEN
DURING FALL FESTIVAL

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR
ITEMS FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL
• 5TH GRADE: WRAPPED CANDY
• 6TH GRADE: 2 LITER DRINKS
• THEMED ITEMS FOR GIFT BASKETS
• (EACH TEAM HAS THEIR OWN THEME)

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
• FALL FESTIVAL

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• FALL FESTIVAL
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
• Dinner starts @ 5:00…2 slices pizza, cookie, drink $4.00
per person
• Wristbands $5.00 per person…unlimited game time!
Games begin @ 5:30
• Band performs @ 5:30…Choir performs @ 6:00
• Basket Raffles $1.00 per chance…drawing @ 7:30…do
not have to be present to win
• Honor Club concession stand in the gym…cash only!
• Fall Bookfair open in the library…..6:00 – 8:00

29. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• THANK YOU DR. HARPER
• DR. HARPER WILL HAVE A TABLE SET
UP DURING FALL FESTIVAL. PLEASE
COME BY AND ENTER THE DRAWING
FOR A FREE T-SHIRT
• DR. HARPER IS A NORTHRIDGE
SCHOOL PARTNER
• THANK YOU DR. HARPER

30. ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY ONLINE: CYBER SAFETY NIGHT
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
• 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• VBSD FINE ARTS CENTER
• 2001 Pointer Trail
• Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
• ***All K-6 Students must be accompanied by an adult.
• For additional information contact Cindy Rice at 479-474-6838
• Keynote Speaker; Carol Robinson, Office of the Attorney
General
• Sessions for Parents, Grandparents, K-6 Students, & 7-12 Students
• •Social Networking
• •Cyber Bullying
• •What Every Student Should Know
• •Protecting Your Online Identity
• •Cyber Safety Tips

31. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
• PICTURE RETAKES

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• RED RIBBON WEEK
• MONDAY: “To Cool for Drugs”
• Wear your favorite sunglasses
• TUESDAY: “Tie one on against drugs”
• Wear your favorite tie!
• WEDNESDAY: “Wear Red Day”
• THURSDAY: “Team up against Drugs”
• Wear your favorite jersey!
• FRIDAY: Details from Coach Hight
There will be drawings everyday at lunch. You must have your red
ribbon to win!

33. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
• HONOR CLUB INDUCTIONS
• 9:00 A.M.

34. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Morgan Nick Foundation—Internet Safety,
Cyber Bullying
• October 28th
• 8:30 5th grade 9:30 6th grade

35. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• FCS MEETING
• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
• 7:30
• NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY

36. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
• Plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for
being late to school?
• You were abducted by aliens.
• The bus came late.
• Your mother suggested you stay home
and watch T.V. a little longer.

37. WHAT DOES IT MEAN
ANSWER
• plau•si•ble
Pronunciation: (plô'zu-bul), —adj.
1. having an appearance of truth or reason;
seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance;
credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a
plausible plot.
2. well-spoken and apparently, but often
deceptively, worthy of confidence or trust: a
plausible commentator.

38. WEATHER HEADLINES
• The leaves are starting to change color. During the spring and
summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the
foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-
making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing
chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. Along with the green
pigment are yellow to orange to red pigments as well. Most of the
year these colors are masked by great amounts of green coloring.
But in the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and
changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process.
The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the
yellow to orange to red colors become visible and give the leaves
part of their fall splendor. The best time to enjoy the autumn color
would be on a clear, dry, and cool day

39. TRIVIA
• Who settled Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607?
• Henry Hudson
• James Cook
• John Smith
• King James

40. TRIVIA ANSWER
• Who settled Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607?
• John Smith
• Smith left London for American in 1606 with
Capt. Christopher Newport

41. BOOK OF THE WEEK
39 Clues(10 books)(Mystery)
Variety of Authors
• What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of
the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the
source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the
form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice, take a million
dollars and walk away, or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan
Cahill, you take the Clue, and begin a very dangerous race.
• Join Amy and Dan as they begin their hunt for the 39 Clues in Book
1: Maze of Bones, written by New York Times best-selling author
Rick Riordan. The high-octane adventures accelerate in Book 2:
One False Note, by Gordon Korman, and continue for a total of ten
exhilarating books written by well-known authors
• CHECK IT OUT IN THE NORTHRIDGE MEDIA
CENTER!!! Read the series…………

42. BOOK OF THE WEEK
39 Clues Series: Maze of the Bones, One False Note, The Sword
Thief, Beyond the Grave, The Black Circle, In Too Deep, The Viper’s
Nest, The Emperor’s Code, Storm Warning, Into the Gauntlet

43. MATH:
PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
• If every vertex of a regular pentagon is connected to every
other vertex, how many triangles are formed?

44. MATH ANSWER
• 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 = 10
triangles 1,2 / 2,3 / 6,4 / 4,1 / 10,7 / 7,6
/ 9,8 / 8,10 / 9,5 / 5,3 = 10
triangles 7,0,5 / 4,0,8 / 2,0,7 / 5,0,4 /
8,0,2 = 5 triangles 1,2,3 / 1,4,6 / 6,7,10
/ 10,8,9 / 9,5,3 = 5 triangles 2,0,7,8,10 /
4,0,8,5,9 / 7,0,5,2,3, / 8,0,2,4,1 / 5,0,4,7,6
= 5 triangles
• Answer: 35 triangles

45. FUN SCIENCE FACTS
• DID YOU KNOW??????????
• 90 years ago: The Grand Canyon became a
national monument & Cellophane is
invented.

46. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK
• EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet
• chatty
• church-mouse
• silent

47. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK
ANSWER
• CHATTY
• The best answer is chatty. The relationship
between the first pair of words, EXCLUDE and
INVITE, is that of antonyms—words that have
opposite meanings. Therefore, the second pair
of words must also be antonyms. Chatty is an
antonym of quiet.

48. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
• Raymond A. Kroc
1902—1984, Founder of McDonalds
Chester Alan Arthur
• 1829 – 1886, Became President when Garfield died in
office. He was not nominated for a second term
Maya Lin
• 1959 - , Architect / Artist, Designer of the Vietnam War
Memorial in Washington, D.C..
Mario Lemieux
• 1965 - , hockey player
Kate Winslet
• 1975 -, actress, best known for her role as Rose in
“Titanic”

49. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
• Kathy Middleton (4th)
• Jeff Hight (5th)
• Bertha Cruz (7th)
• Rhonda Shade (11th)
• Tommy Gregory (24th)
• Delbert Berry (25th)

50. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
• Sudean Goodpaster (5th)
• Heather Brown (10th)
• Nancy Smith (11th)
• Shelly Kinney (18th)
• Debbie Woodard (21st)

51. Let’s Have a Great Week!