This document provides information about various topics related to Northridge Middle School. It discusses peak flu season symptoms and keeping sick children home. It also names students of the month and provides the school lunch menu for several days. Other sections provide details about lunch costs and times, bus routes, school supplies needed, and contact information for the school and band program.

1. HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

2.  We are in peak flu season. Please be aware
of flu symptoms: fever, headache, extreme
tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, muscle
aches, runny or stuffy nose, and some may
exhibit stomach symptoms such as
nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. These
symptoms will last for several days. If your
child has a fever, however low grade, please
keep them home. Students must be fever
free for 24 hours, without medicine, before
returning to school. Also, please encourage
your child to wash their hands. 

3.  WORD OF THE MONTH:
 RESPONSIBILITY
 Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead •
Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best •
Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before
you act — consider the consequences • Be
accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes •
Set a good example for others –
 Teachers open the door, but you must walk through
it yourself.— Chinese proverb

4. The following 8th grade students were chosen as students of the month for
the month of November at Northridge Middle School. Pictured from L to R
are: Noah Shankle, Honesty Moore, Katie Moore, Mitchell Waite.

5. The following 7th grade students were chosen as students of the
month for the month of November. Pictured from L to R are: Colin
Cantrell, Mikelle Porter, Taylor Teague, Seth Humphrey

6. The following 6th grade students were chosen as students of the month for the
month of November at Northridge Middle School. Pictured are Back Row L to R:
Jennifer Delgado, Dawson Smith, Kameron Chambers, Tiyeze Castleberry, Riley
Poindexter.Front Row L to R: Daniel LaFuente, Jayden Thompson, Raegan
Stamps, Keeli Hodges. Not pictured is Aurora Smith.

7.  BREAKFAST:
 MAIN DISH:
 2ND LINE:
 PIZZA/SALAD/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)
 FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.
 *CEREAL
OFFERED DAILY

8.  BREAKFAST:

CEREAL/TOAST/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

CHEESE BURGER ON BUN/LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLE/FRENCH
FRIES/FRUIT COCKTAIL/MILK
 2ND LINE:

Soft Taco/Beans/Shredded Lettuce/Diced Tomato/Fruit/Milk
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

9.  BREAKFAST:

PANCAKES W/SYRUP/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

TACO SOUP/SALSA/PEARS/CINNAMON ROLL/MILKD
 2ND LINE:

Chicken Nuggets/Green Beans/Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy/Fruit/Milk
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

10.  BREAKFAST:

HAM & CHEESE BISCUIT/ORANGES/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

CHICKEN NUGGETS/MACARONI & CHEESE/GREEN BEANS/FRESH
APPLES/WHEAT ROLL/MILK
 2ND LINE:

HOT DOG OR CORN DOG/FRENCH FRIES/TOSSED SALAD//FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

11.  BREAKFAST:

BISCUIT W/GRAVY/SAUSAGE LINK/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
 MAIN DISH:

HOT DOG ON BUN/VEGETARIAN BEANS/CARROT & CELERY STICKS
W/DIP/APPLESAUCE/MILK
 2ND LINE:

GRILLED CHEESE/PORK N BEANS/BABY CARROTS/FRUIT/MILK
 SALAD BAR (EVERY DAY)

FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

*CEREAL OFFERED DAILY

12. LUNCH TIMES
6TH GRADE: 12:04 – 12:40
7th GRADE: 12:42 – 1:18
8th GRADE: 11:28 – 12:04

13. LUNCH COSTS
SALAD BAR: $2.50
HOT TRAY: $2.50

14. LUNCH
If you qualify for free or reduced
meals, you also qualify for free or
reduced breakfast. Breakfast begins @
7:20 a.m.

15. CAR RIDER DROP OFF AND PICK UP
ALL CAR RIDERS WILL BE DROPPED
OFF AND PICKED UP IN THE FRONT
OF THE BUILDING

16. BUS ARRANGEMENTS
IF YOU NEED BUS INFORMATION
SUCH AS TIMES AND BUS NUMBERS
PLEASE CONTACT THE BUS GARAGE
AT (479) 471 – 3140 (ROGER BATES)

17.  SCHOOL SUPPLIES
6 – 3 PRONG FOLDERS WITH POCKETS

COLORED PENCILS


LOOSE LEAF PAPER – WIDE RULED


#2 PENCILS
7TH AND 8TH GRADE BAND ONLY – 1 INCH BINDER
PENCIL POUCH


KLEENEX

1 PACKAGE OF 3 X 3 POST ITS

5 COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS

18. BELLS
FIRST BELL: 7:50 A.M.
TARDY BELL: 8:00 A.M.
END OF DAY: 3:00 P.M.

19. REMINDER
NO STUDENT PICK UP AFTER 2:45
P.M.

20. NMS CONTACT INFORMATION:
120 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
(479) 471 - 3126

21. 
Ways to keep up with the Northridge Band:


http://www.tinyurl.com/nmsbands


E-mail:
crystal.reeves@vbsd.us


WEB:
Facebook:
Search for “Northridge Middle School Band”

Twitter:



@NMSbands
Remind 101:
Text messaging service for parents and students. Send message”@nmsb” to (469)502-7969

22. YEARBOOK ORDERS
If you have any pictures to share for
the yearbook, please send them to
karren.robison@vbsd.us

23. In an effort to make our school safer, the Van Buren
School District has added an electronic entry system to
the front entrance of Northridge Middle School.
Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th, the front
entrance at Northridge Middle School will be locked at
8:15 a.m. and all students and visitors will be required
to “buzz-in” using the intercom system located on the
wall next to the left set of entrance doors.
This system has been put in place to help ensure the
safety of our students. I appreciate all your effort in
helping make Northridge Middle School safer.

24.  MANDATORY Parent Meeting for Tryouts: Sunday, March
9th , at 2:00 pm at the VBHS ARENA. All tryout questions
will be answered at the meeting. If for any reason, you are
not able to make it to the parent meeting, you must make
arrangements with Coach Pixley @ lpixley@vbsd.us PRIOR
to the parent meeting to be eligible for tryouts.
Remember, Try-Outs are for everyone! You do not have to
be a current member of a dance or cheer team in order to
tryout.
 Northridge Dance & Cheer Tryouts: Week of April 21 - 25

25. Don’t forget!!!!! We serve
breakfast from 7:20 to 7:50.
Cost is $1.35 for students or
Reduced for .30 or Free if
you qualify.

26. Directions for How To Use
Parent Viewer can be found
on our website at
www.vbsd.us/nrms

27. PTA is accepting nomination
for PTA Board Members.
Please contact Joy Holman @
jtholman0527@gmail.com

28. SPRING BOOKFAIR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 – TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 25
8:00 – 3:00
LIBRARY

29. NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

30. NMS 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS
BASKETBALL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
GREENWOOD
4:00

31. NMS 8TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS
BASKETBALL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
ACADEMY
4:00

32. PEP RALLY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
2:15

33. AFTER SCHOOL BAND REHEARSAL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
8TH GRADE ONLY
3:00 – 4:15

34. PROGRESS REPORTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

35.  TECHNIQUE CLINIC
 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
 CURRENT 6TH & 7TH GRADERS: 10:00 –
12:00
 CURRENT 8TH GRADERS: 1:30 – 3:30
 VBHS SAFEROOM
 COST: $10.00 CASH

36. NMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE QUIZ BOWL
TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
LITTLE ROCK

37. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
POINTER SOCCER CLINIC @ 1:30 –
3:30 @ BLAKEMORE FIELD.
REGISTRATION IS $15.00 AT THE
GATE. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE
FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE @
www.vbsd.us/nrms

39. 
Fran Hall: February 5

Lalah White: February 11

Judy McClure-Lincks: February 27

Lisa Pixley: February 27