This document provides information for students and families of Northridge Middle School. It includes announcements about upcoming events like picture day, choir signups and math night. It also provides the weekly word of the month, students of the month, lunch menus and trivia questions. Birthday wishes are given to staff and students celebrating that month.

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

2. AUGUST 30– SEPTEMBER 3 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. SEPTEMBERSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH 6th Grade: 5th Grade:

5. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

6. TRIVIA QUESTION Which is the only state with a different design on the front and back of its flag? Tennessee Oregon Arizona

7. TRIVA ANSWER Which is the only state with a different design on the front and back of its flag? OREGON

8. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUMONDAY, AUGUST 30 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Donut w/ Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Grilled Cheese Sandwich/Carrot Strips/Apple Wedges w/ Caramel/Pretzels/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Chicken Sandwich and Okra FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUTUESDAY, AUGUST 31 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Breakfast Pizza/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): BBQ Chicken/Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy/Seasoned Green Beans/Sliced Peaches/Hot Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Chicken Nuggets and Veggie Sticks with dip FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUWEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 1 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Egg & Cheese/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Beefy Macaroni/Garden Salad/Seasoned Corn/Fruit Bar/Hot 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, SEPTEMBER 2 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Waffles with syrup/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Nuggets/Tater Tots/Spiced Apples/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.

12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 BREAKFAST ($1.25): BISCUIT & GRAVY/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 Strips and Fries FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

13. TRIVIA Which state was first to join the original 13 states? Utah Vermont South Carolina

14. TRIVIA ANSWER Which state was first to join the original 13 states? VERMONT

15. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 1920 The 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote went into effect. 1939 The first televised major league baseball game was televised: a double-header between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. 1974 Aviator Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo, nonstop across the Atlantic, died

16. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK NEW : ANTIQUE :: _____ : sorrow joy sadness tears

17. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK ANSWER JOY The best answer is joy. The relationship between the first pair of words, NEW and ANTIQUE, is that of antonyms—words that have opposite meanings. Joy is an antonym of sorrow.

18. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? What might you use to get an aerial view of something? a magnifying glass a helicopter ink

19. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ANSWER aer•i•alPronunciation: (—adj.âr'E-ul, A-Er'E-ul;—n.âr'E-ul), [key]—adj.1. of, in, or produced by the air: aerial currents.2. inhabiting or frequenting the air: aerial creatures.3. operating on a track or cable elevated above the ground: an aerial ski lift up the mountainside.4. reaching far into the air; high; lofty: aerial spires.5. partaking of the nature of air; airy. 6. unsubstantial; visionary: aerial fancies.7. having a light and graceful beauty; ethereal: aerial music.8. Biol.growing in the air, as the adventitious roots of some trees. 9. pertaining to or used for, against, or in aircraft. 10. supplied or performed by means of aircraft: aerial support; aerial reconnaissance.—n.1. a radio or television antenna. 2. Football.Seeforward pass.

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS DON’T FORGET TO SELL YOUR SCHOOL PARTNER’S CARDS. REMEMBER, IF YOU SELL 12, YOU GET A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE!!!!!!!

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 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!

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5TH Grade Students can come by Mrs. Middleton’s room before or after school any day this week and sign up for choir. It will only take a minute. Rehearsals are Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:30. 6th Grade Choir Members: We will meet Wed, Sep. 1st at 7:30 in the choir room. The list is in the music hall outside the music room

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS FCS Wednesday, September 1 Do you want to be a part of something special? Come join your friends for doughnuts and fun at FCS at 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM in the Northridge library. FCS meets on the first Wednesday of each month. We’d LOVE! to see you there!

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS MATH NIGHT/PTA MEETING September 13th 6:00 P.M.

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

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

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

30. TRIVIA The people rule" is the motto of which state? Arkansas Missouri Oregon

31. TRIVIA ANSWER The people rule" is the motto of which state? ARKANSAS

32. AUGUST BIRTHDAYS!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Mary Wilmot (Aug. 22) Debbie Wintory (Aug. 24) Karen Robison (Aug. 29)

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

34. Let’s Have a Great Week!