This document provides information from Northridge Middle School for the week of April 25-29, including the word of the month (self-discipline), students of the month, daily breakfast and lunch menus, announcements about upcoming events, and birthday announcements for staff. It aims to keep students and families informed about school activities and celebrations.

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

2. APRIL 25– APRIL 29 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. WORD OF THE MONTH MAY HONESTY BEING TRUTHFUL AND SINCERE

5. APRIL6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH TRAE NEHF SYDNEY GRIZZLE

6. APRIL5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH MITCHELL HAMMOND TIMOTHY KING

7. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ANAKAREN ALARCON CESIA PIRIR

8. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, APRIL 25 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Waffle Sticks w/syrup/fruit juice/milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Sandwich/Tater Tots/Fruit Cup/Ketchup/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.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, APRIL 26 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Breakfast Burrito/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Frito Chili Pie/Buttered Corn/Apple Slices/Wheat Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): CHICKEN NUGGETS/OKRA/ROLL FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Flapstick w/syrup/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Nuggets/Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy/Green Beans/Wheat Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): Salad LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Pizza and Salad FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTHURSDAY, APRIL 28 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Breakfast Muffin//Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): TonysPizza/Tossed Salad/Applesauce/Cowboy Cookie/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.

12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, APRIL 29 BREAKFAST ($1.25): BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Deli Sandwich/Baked Chips/Pork & Beans/Pickle Spear/Orange Smiles/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Chicken Strips and Fries FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

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

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, APRIL 18 – TUESDAY, APRIL 26 8:00 – 2:00 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BOOK FAIR NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 26 BAND PERFORMS FOR STUDENTS 2:10

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS APRIL 26 BAND PERFORMANCE FINE ARTS CENTER 7:00

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 29 COACHES VISIT FROM BJH AND CJH ALL SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 4 FCS MEETING 7:30 A.M. LIBRARY

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 5 BAND PICNIC 9:00 – 2:00

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 10 REHEARSAL FOR MUSICAL 8:40 – 11:00 COMPLETE RUN THROUGH 1:30-2:30

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 11 BAND MEETING FOR NEXT YEAR’S PARENTS 3:00 – 7:00

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 11 Dress Rehearsal for Musical 10:00-11:30 Elementary school’s performance 1:00-2:30

23. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 12 Musical performance: 6th grade 10:00 5th grade 1:00 Evening performance 6:30

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 16 6TH GRADE VISIT TO JUNIOR HIGHS

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 17 REGIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT CHESS TEAM OUT ALL DAY

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 19 HONOR CHOIR FUN DAY 9:00 – 2:00

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 20 4TH GRADE VISIT TO NORTHRIDGE 9:00

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 23 5TH GRADE TO ALMA WATERPARK

29. ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 24 6TH GRADE TO ALMA WATERPARK

30. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 1 TALENT SHOW 1:00 – 3:00

31. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 2 LIP SYNC 1:00 – 3:00

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 3 HONOR CLUB/STUDENT COUNCIL FUN DAY 9:00 – 2:00

33. ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 7 LAST DAY OF CLASSES REPORT CARDS

34. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Basketball Camp Dates: June 8-10: Times: Grades 1-5: 8:00-11:00; Grades 6-9: 12:00-3:00 Location: Clair Bates Arena Cost: $50.00 Make Checks payable to: Basketball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts and basketballs will be given to each camper

35. ANNOUNCEMENTS Lady Pointer Basketball Camp Dates: June 13-15; 9:00-12:00 Location: Clair Bates Arena Cost: $45.00 total w/$20.00 due by June 1 for t-shirt order Ages: 3rd thru 9th grade (Grade going INTO) Make Checks payable to: Basketball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper

36. ANNOUNCMENTS Pointer Baseball Camp Dates: June 13-15; 8:00-10:30 Location: Field of Dreams Grades: 1st-9th (Grade going into in Fall ’11) Cost: $50.00 Make Checks payable to: Baseball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts to each camper; awards for outstanding campers DEADLINE: To guarantee T-shirt size, order and money must be received by May 23

37. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Football Camp Dates: July 5-7, July 11-14; 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Blakemore Field House Cost: $50.00 if pre-register Cost $60 - first day of camp Make checks payable to: Van Buren Football Registration Deadline: June 2 Awards: T-shirts for all that pre-register by June 2. Description of Camp: 4th Annual Pointer P.R.I.D.E. Football camp for 3rd-6th grade athletes. Emphasis on agility, speed, and modified dynamic strength exercises that are age appropriate and will help athletes prepare for the youth football agility assessment

38. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Volleyball Camp Dates: May 16-19 for girls going INTO Grades 4-7; 3:30-5:30; Session I May 23-26 for girls going INTO Grades 8-10; 3:30-5:30; Session II Location: VBHS Arena Cost: $50.00 Make checks payable to: Pointer Volleyball Camp Description: Session I will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball; Session II will focus on the fundamentals plus the concepts of team offense/defense and scrimmage Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper

39. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pointer Softball Camp Dates: June 13-16; Times: 8U and 10U: 9:00 am -10:30 am Times: 12U and 14U: 11:00 am -12:30 pm Location: VBHS Softball Field Cost: $40.00 if pre-registered; $50.00 if register at the camp; $30.00- team of 8 or more from same summer team Make checks payable to: Softball Booster Club Awards: T-shirts will be given to each camper Description: Campers will be instructed by the VBHS Coaching staff and players. Each day campers will be exposed to the offensive and defensive fundamentals of the game of fast pitch softball.

40. ANNOUNCEMENTS Van Buren Juniors Tennis Camp Dates: June 13, 15, 17; June 20, 22, 24; June 27, 29, July 1; July 4, 6, 8 (Campers may participate in multiple weeks of camp if they choose) *Each clinic is for one week only; Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 8:00-10:00 am Ages: 5-16 Cost: $25.00/week Location: VBHS Tennis Courts; Make Checks payable to: Dee Cox, USPTA Requirements: Name, address, and DOB w/camp fee on 1st day of each camp Description: Program will cover stroke fundamentals, basic game strategy and general knowledge of the game. Contact: Brandy Mosby, Head Tennis Coach; email: bmosby@vbsd.us Dee Cox, Instructor: email: dcoxtennis@yahoo.com or phone: 221-3348

41. APRL BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Cathy Winn (4th) Tracy Marion (7th) Chris Warnock (9th) Kathy Reynolds (12th) Jeff Dean (22nd) Tim Andrews (26th) Brad Ball (27th)

42. MAY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Julie Konzelman (2nd) Cheryl Christman(15th) Kacee Kareus(18th)

43. JUNE/JULY BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Laura Edelen (June 16th) Kristin Shelly(June 18th) Karen Allen (June 27th) Shirley Evans (June 29th) Summer Cox (July 14th) Melissa Fretheim(July 30th)

44. Let’s Have a Great Week!