This document provides information for students and families of Northridge Middle School for the week of September 27-October 1. It includes the word of the month, students of the month, lunch menus, announcements, trivia questions and more. The goal is to keep the school community informed of upcoming events and important details for the week.

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

2. SEPTEMBER 27– OCTOBER 1 HAVE A GREAT WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH RESPECT Treat others the way you want to be treated. “The really great person is the person who makes every person feel great.“

4. SEPTEMBER6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH HATTIE MORRISON GREGORY GLADDEN

5. SEPTEMBER5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ASHLEN HILL ISAAC LIPE

6. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK TYLER TREADWAY ALLISON MACDONALD

7. TRIVIA QUESTION Which of these mammals lays eggs? Echidna Bongo Kiwi Southern right whale

8. TRIVA ANSWER Which of these mammals lays eggs? echidna Monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, are very rare. Another example of a monotreme is the platypus.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Donut w/Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Sandwich/Lettuce & Tomato/Pretzels/Orange Smiles/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.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Breakfast Burrito/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Fish Shapes/Baked Beans/Fruit Cup/Cornbread/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): CHICKEN NUGGETS/OKRA/ROLL FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 29 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Biscuit and Jelly/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Spaghetti w/meat Sauce/Garden Salad/Pineapple Pleasure/Hot Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): Salad LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Pizza and Salad FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Pancake Sandwich w/syrup/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Country Fried Steak/Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy/ Green Beans/ 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.

13. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 BREAKFAST ($1.25): BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Nachos w/ Ground Beef/Mexicali Corn/Fresh Grapes/Salsa/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Chicken Strips and Fries FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

14. FRUITY FRIDAYFRUIT OF THE WEEK KIWI This fruit consists of a hairy, brown peel containing green flesh, with white pulp in the center, surrounded by black, edible seeds. The fruit has a sweet taste, similar to a mixture of banana, pineapple and strawberry. Kiwi fruits are native to China, where they were called "macaque peach"

15. TRIVIA Which is the biggest species of shark? Great white shark Hammerhead shark Whale shark Basking shark

16. TRIVIA ANSWER Which is the biggest species of shark? Whale shark The whale shark can grow to 50 feet long and weigh up to 50 tons. It's a gentle giant. Its teeth are no bigger than human baby teeth, and it eats only small fish and plankton.

17. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 1776 Nathan Hale was hanged by the British as a spy during the Revolutionary War. 1789 Congress authorized the office of Postmaster-General. 1792 The French Republic was proclaimed.

18. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 1862 President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, proposing to free all slaves of rebel states as of Jan. 1, 1863. 1980 The Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war. 1989 Songwriter Irving Berlin died in New York City at age 101.

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS2010-2011STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS HAILEY WAGGONER LAUREN SUGGS HALEY HOGAN JET TURNER ASHTYN MARSHELL CONNOR CATRON SHELBY JONES PIPER TURNER MATTHEW TURNER COLE IRWIN HANNAH BREWER KATIE RISLEY TAYLOR DOMINGOS CARA FORD MATTHEW THOMAS CHASE MOORE EMMA EDMONDS SAMANTHA HESTER LEXI SMITH MITCHELL HAMMOND TIMOTHY KING JAY BELL SAVANNAH SELMAN KRISTA MARQUIS MIKAYLA LEWIS BRET PLUNKETT KATIE CHENOWETH LANDON RIGGS LONDON KIMMEY ALEX BARLOW HOLLI CORCORAN KYLER STONE HAYDEN SEXTON DANIEL BENHAM CYNTHIA STEED EMILY GILLSON MILES MAZE ISAAC LIPE

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS2010-2011STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT: CONNOR CATRON VICE-PRESIDENT: MITCHELL HAMMOND SECRETARY: KATIE CHENOWETH REPORTER: MATTHEW THOMAS

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

22. 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)

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

24. 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!

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS QUIZ BOWL TRYOUTS 5TH AND 6TH GRADE 3:00 – 4:15 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, Sept. 29, 2010 8am 5th Grade Fall Pictures: (ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE PICTURES MADE FOR YEARBOOK REGARDLESS OF PURCHASE).

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, Sept. 30, 2010 8am 6th Grade Fall Pictures: (ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE PICTURES MADE FOR YEARBOOK REGARDLESS OF PURCHASE).

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

29. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? quibble A "quibble" is an old-fashioned hat that ties under the chin. a little complaint. a type of boat.

30. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ANSWER quib•blePronunciation: —n., v.,-bled, -bling.—n.1. an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.2. the general use of such arguments.3. petty or carping criticism; a minor objection.—v.i.1. to equivocate.2. to carp; cavil.

31. TODAY IN WEATHER Hurricane Igor was a very large, powerful Category 1 hurricane that hit the island of Bermuda on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 (last week). Residents and visitors saw a prolonged period of tropical storm and hurricane-force winds lasting into this week. The threat level for Igor in Bermuda was extreme for waves and surge. The surge caused coastal flooding, while high winds knocked out power and caused damage. Go to the National Hurricane Center's website for the latest.

32. TRIVIA What is the term for a young horse? Cub Cygnet Foal Calf

33. TRIVIA ANSWER What is the term for a young horse? Foal A male horse is called a stallion and a female is called a mare.

34. BOOK OF THE WEEKBeyond the Grave (Mystery)Jude Watson Amy and Dan were in Cairo, where things seemed to be going from bad to worse. They began to wonder just how many of their family would betray them. Could their grandmother be one of them? This time the Cahills were in Egypt. And things began to go wrong almost as soon as the plane landed in Cairo. Their au pair, Nellie, insisted on stopping at the town market. Cousin Irina Spasky showed up, ready to do anything and everything she could to trap, poison, or maybe even kill them, and Amy and Dan got lost trying to get away from her. Their cousins had betrayed them, and the two of them felt very alone and afraid. CHECK IT OUT IN THE NORTHRIDGE MEDIA CENTER!!! Read the series…………

35. BOOK OF THE WEEK Book 4 39 Clues Series

36. MATH: PROBLEM OF THE WEEK In the first year of production a play sells 1572 tickets, in its second year it sells 1753 tickets, in its third year it sells 152 less than in its second year. How many tickets are sold in 3 years?

37. MATH ANSWER 1572 + 1753 +1601 = 4926 1753 - 152 = 1601

38. FUN SCIENCE FACTS DID YOU KNOW?????????? The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches (.28 cm) long.

39. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK SHERBET : COLD :: hay : _____ dried wheat horse

40. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK ANSWER DRIED The best answer is dried. The relationship between the first pair of words, SHERBET and COLD, is descriptive—one word describes the other word. Therefore, the second pair of words must also have a descriptive relationship. Dried describes hay.

41. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Michael Faraday1791–1867, English scientist.Theodore Clement Steele 1847-1926, artistBabette Deutsch 1895–1982, American poet Tommy Lasorda 1927 - ,Baseball

42. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Janie Nichols (7th) Jennifer Feeny (17th)

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

44. Let’s Have a Great Week!