This document contains information about flu symptoms during peak flu season and encourages hand washing. It also discusses the word of the month, responsibility, and recognizes top students from each grade. The document provides daily school lunch menus and notes about lunch costs and qualifications. It includes bell schedules, contact information, upcoming events, and other school announcements.
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
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
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
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
38.
39.
Fran Hall: February 5
Lalah White: February 11
Judy McClure-Lincks: February 27
Lisa Pixley: February 27