This document provides a weekly newsletter for Northridge Middle School. It announces that the word of the month is self-discipline. It recognizes students of the month and of the week. It provides the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of April 2-6. It includes announcements about library hours, cheerleading tryouts, fundraisers, benchmark exams, and more. It wishes students a great week.

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

2. APRIL 2 – APRIL 6
HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH
• APRIL
• SELF-DISCIPLINE
THINKING ABOUT YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS,
AND THEN MAKING CHOICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR
YOU AND OTHERS.

4. 6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
MAKAYLA KREMERS JOSE RECINOS

5. 5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
MERCEDEZ PLEDGER LILY CONLEY

6. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
KATIE RISLEY REBEKAH OLIENYK

7. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
MONDAY, APRIL 2
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
• Cinnamon Buns w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
• Nachos w/ Ground Beef/Seasoned Pintos/Chilled peaches/Hot Roll/ Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
• DELI SANDWICH/LETTUCE & TOMATO, PICKLE/FRUIT/MILK
W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

8. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Breakfast Burrito/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Frito Chili Pie/Seasoned Corn/Diced Pears/Hot Roll/Milk
LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
CHICKEN NUGGETS/HOT ROLL/TOSSED
SALAD/FRUIT/MILK
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Scrambled Eggs/Sausage/Toast/Apple Slices/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Chicken Strips/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy/Garden Peas/Hot Roll/Milk
LUNCH BAR($2.60):
Salad
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Pizza and Tossed Salad/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Biscuit & Gravy/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Corndog w/ Mustard/French Fries/Orange Smiles/Iced Oatmeal Cookie/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Corn Dog/Tater Tots/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
FRIDAY, APRL 6 (NO SCHOOL)
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
NO SCHOOL
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
• NO SCHOOL
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Chicken Strips/Hot Roll/French Fries/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR
EVERYONE
• WEDNESDAY (8:00-8:15)
• THURSDAY (8:00-8:15)
• FRIDAY (8:00-8:15)

13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR
BAND STUDENTS
2:30-3:00
TUESDAY: GREGORY/LIMBOCKER/KAREUS
WEDNESDAY: BALL/RIGGS/MARION
THURSDAY: GOODPASTER/KNEELAND/PERKINS

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Changes for Spirit Squads due to Reconfiguration
• Spirit Teams for 2012-2013
• Northridge Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)
• Northridge Middle School Dance Team (7-8)
•
• Butterfield Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)
• Butterfield Middle School Dance Team (7-8)
•
• Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Cheerleaders (9)
• Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Dance Team (9)
•
• Van Buren High School Cheerleaders (10-12)
• Van Buren High School Dance Team (10-12)
•
• No pep club
• No pre-requisites required to try out for any of the spirit teams

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2012-2013 CHEER AND DANCE MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL HAVE BEEN CHANGED
• Please note the changes below
• Butterfield Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6th and
7th graders)
• Sunday, April 15TH @ 2:00 @ VBHS ARENA
• Northridge Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6th and
7th graders)
• Sunday, April 15th @ 2:00 @ VBHS ARENA
• PARENTS OF STUDENTS AT BOTH SCHOOLS WILL MEET
TOGETHER.
• Parents please note the important dates below. The parent meeting prior to tryouts is MANDATORY in order
for your child to eligible to try out. At these meetings parents will receive a spirit squad handbook and all tryout
information. Spirit Coaches will explain all the changes, what games each team will attend, anticipated practice
schedules, camp dates, cheer competitions, etc… Principals and Head Spirit Coaches will also be at these
meetings to explain scheduling changes and address any questions.
•

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2012-2013 CHEER/DANCE Tryout Dates
• Middle School Tryout Dates have been
changed.
•
• April 24-28: Butterfield Cheer and Dance Tryouts.
Tryouts will be on a Saturday
• May 1 – 5: Northridge Cheer and Dance Tryouts.
Tryouts will be on a Saturday

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• IF YOU ARE TRYING OUT FOR CHEER
OR DANCE AT BUTTERFIELD OR
NORTHRIDGE, YOU MUST HAVE A
PHYSICAL BEFORE YOUR CLINIC AND
TRYOUTS BEGIN. YOU CAN GO
AHEAD AND GET THAT NOW.

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
• FCS MEETING
• 7:30
• LIBRARY

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• FRIDAY, APRIL 6
• NO SCHOOL

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, APRIL 9 – FRIDAY, APRIL 13
• BENCHMARK EXAM

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• PANCAKES FOR BREAKFAST!
• NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
• SATURDAY, APRIL 14
• 7:30-9:30 A.M.
• CHILIS IN VAN BUREN
• $5 WILL BUY PANCAKES, BACON, AND CHOICE OF
DRINK
• TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, APRIL 16 – FRIDAY, APRIL 20
• BOGO BOOKFAIR
• 8:00-2:00
• LIBRARY

23. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• APRIL 19
• LITERACY NIGHT (6:00)
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING MUSEUM (6:30)
• BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPEN

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• APRIL 25
• PROGRESS REPORTS

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
• FCS MEETING
• 7:30
• LIBRARY

26. MARCH BIRTHDAYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
• Julie Bynum (1st)
• Kathleen Covington (30th)

27. Let’s Have a Great Week!