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Nighthawk News
Week of January 8, 2024
Our Vision: The Herbert Akins Road MS Learning Community collaborates to facilitate equitable outcomes and growth through social, emotional, and academic opportunities.
Communication Protocol
Week of January 8, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
- This is a reminder that all students on Tracks 1, 2, and 3 received their report cards during their first core class this past Friday, January 5, 2024. Please be sure to discuss your student's progress with them.
Get your TICKETS now for a fun family and community event in our Nest! Our Staff Team takes on the Harlem Wizards on February 7th. Details below!
As we begin the second semester and 2024, we ask you take time to speak with your student regarding the positives and negatives to using social media. We have found many students do not understand the impact of their actions on social media platforms and how this impacts their social and emotional development as well as interactions with others. In addition, the consequences that exist outside of the school that may have legal implications. Students need to understand that taking pictures of others and posting the pictures without their permission have implications. Your partnership in educating your student is deeply appreciated.
With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 2,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Positivity Project at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Open Mindedness
Dear Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Open-Mindedness. Open-mindedness means you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.
Open-mindedness is the willingness to actively search for evidence that goes against one’s favored opinions, plans, or goals. Open-minded individuals are able to weigh all evidence fairly, when it is available. They see the other side and fight the tendency to have a bias for their own views. And, rather than favoring the socially dominant views, they give attention to those that are less dominant.
Open-minded individuals are often good listeners and called upon to provide a balanced viewpoint. Both listening and the ability to deliver reasonable and practical advice are marks of good friends and confidantes. This strength helps individuals form meaningful and lasting relationships.
To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Prospective Student/Family Expo - January 18, 2024
Please be sure to share this event with family and friends! We are looking forward to meeting our Future Nighthawks!
We welcome new, prospective families for the 2024-2025 school year to visit Herbert Akins Road Middle School on Thursday, Jan. 18th from 6:30-7:30pm for our School's Expo. At this event, participants will have an opportunity to take guided tours, gather information about our elective and extracurricular offerings as well as our holistic approach to student success.
Nighthawk Athletic News
This Week's Newsletter can be found here!
Our Basketball Teams play at Holly Grove Middle School on Monday beginning at 4:00 PM and at home on Thursday against Holly Ridge Middle School, also beginning at 4:00 PM. Our Cheerleading Team will travel to Holly Grove MS on Monday to cheer for our Nighthawks.
On Mondays and Tuesdays, the girls team plays first at 4:00 PM and on Wednesdays and Thursdays the boys' team plays first.
Tickets can be purchased on the GoFan App or at the gate with $6 cash or card.
Concession Stand Help
We are still in need of parents to help volunteer at the concession stand during games. Please sign up for a home game here! Thank you for helping raise money for Nighthawk Athletics!
Send in Your Game Photos
We have started a google folder to house game day photos. Please email me the photos or drop them in the google folder here. Thank you for your support!
Booster Club Memberships
Here is a link to the booster club website where information regarding sponsorships and memberships are available. Herbert Akins Road Middle School Booster Club
Booster Membership Square Site
Lastly, if you have any questions or need any help please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
Brent Winston
Athletic Director
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
919-694-8300 ext. 53051
Athletic Booster Fundraiser - Help Our Winter Student Athletes!
Click below to join our Fine Arts Boosters!
Harlem Wizards Coming to Herbert Akins Rd MS!
We cannot wait for this unique opportunity at Herbert Akins Rd MS! Purchase your tickets to this event NOW by clicking on the picture below.
Prospective Student/Family Tours
Rising 9th Grade Registration Meeting (Choose one night)
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024, 06:30 PM
Herbert Akins Road Middle School, Herbert Akins Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA
Rising 9th Grade Registration Meeting (Choose one night)
Thursday, Jan 25, 2024, 06:30 PM
Herbert Akins Road Middle School, Herbert Akins Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA
6th & 7th Grade Dance - Winter Wonderland
The 6th & 7th Grade Dance "Winter Wonderland" will be held on Friday, February 16th.
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success!
This event will take place from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the school Gym.
Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event. We will have a DJ playing students favorite hits, Sparks Photo Booth taking pictures, and snacks /pizza available for purchase.
In order to volunteer, YOU MUST be registered with WCPSS as a volunteer!! Volunteer sign up is now done online from the convenince of your home. Please DO NOT wait as approval takes time.
Please reach out to herbertakinsmsptasecretary@gmail.com for any questions! We look forward to making this event a fun and relaxing time for our students.
If you would like to join the committee to plan future dances, please email (as above).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E45A5AD29A7F49-47044436-6h7th#/
2024 N.C. Aviation Art Contest entries with cash prizes
Entries must be RECEIVED by Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
This year’s theme is “Air Sports for a Peaceful World.” Read more about the theme at https://www.fai.org/yac-contest-theme. All students who live in or attend school in North Carolina are invited to grab their favorite art supplies (note: pencils and colored pencils are prohibited) and conjure up a vision of a peaceful world in which people live together in harmony, uniting through common interests – such as air sports – to create friendships, and show kindness and respect.
All students who participate will receive Certificates of Participation. Additionally, the top three entries in each age group, determined by date of birth, will be forwarded to Washington, D.C., to be judged in the national competition. The artwork of the national winners will be sent to Switzerland to compete in the international competition.
Cash awards for student winners are:
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
1st Place
$75
$100
$225
2nd Place
$50
$75
$150
3rd Place
$25
$50
$100
Additionally, the school of each winner will receive:
1st Place
$100
2nd Place
$75
3rd Place
$50
Student artwork will be returned after the competition if:
· The student or school submits return packaging/mailer and postage at the time the artwork is submitted.
· The student does not place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at the national or international level. The national and international contests may retain winning artwork.
Contest tips and rules, entry forms, and the required Certificate of Authenticity may be found at https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/aviation/aviation-art-contest/Pages/contest-rules.aspx
Mail artwork submissions to:
North Carolina Aviation Art Contest
NCDOT Division of Aviation
Attn: Corbi Bulluck
1560 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1560
STEM Career Day
Apply for School Meals
To apply for free or reduced-price meals, you can do so online by visiting www.MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications will always be made available in our school's front office, or you can call 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920 to have one mailed to you.
- Application information
- Application information - información sobre la solicitud (Español)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions - preguntas frecuentes (Español)
- Sample application/Ejemplo de solicitud (Please fill out an original / Favor de completar una solicitud original)
- Meal charges policy | Cuentas de Alimentos
Online Application
- Apply for Free or Reduced Price Meals Online
- Solicitud en línea para las comidas escolares Gratis/Precio Reducido: Español
Meal Benefits Expiration Date
Prior year meal benefits will carry over up to 30 school days in the new school year based on your student's school calendar. Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits.
Questions about applying for free and reduced meals:
(919) 856-2920 (English)
(919) 588-3535 (English and Spanish)
cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net
Free and Reduced-Price Benefits Office fax number:
(919) 856-3704
We Need You as a Volunteer this Year!
Please take a moment to click here and register NOW!
Nighthawks PTA Information and Updates
Teacher / Staff Appreciation
PTA is getting an early start on collecting gift cards for Teacher / Staff Appreciation this year. Please sign up and add a small gift card to your next grocery store run! Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAEAE2BA7FE3-46949039-gift
Spiritwear Store Link https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/NC/Fuquay-Varina/Herbert+Akins+Road+Middle+School