NHMS Families,

The first month is in the books! I'm excited to share that our students have successfully transitioned from summer mode to school mode. With the first set of grades/ progress reports on October 4, 2024 posted to the Home Access Center, now is a great time to review your child's performance. If you have any concerns, I encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher directly.

This is the time when we start to see the impact of our students' study habits. If your child is struggling, it may be helpful to evaluate their afternoon routine. Ensuring homework is done in a distraction-free environment can make a long-term difference in their success.

On behalf of the teachers, I also want to thank you for helping us maintain a distraction-free school environment. Teachers have noted that students are more engaged in their learning because they are not distracted by cell phones. We appreciate your continued support in ensuring that students keep their devices off and stored in their lockers during the school day. If you ever need to communicate with your child during school hours, please feel free to contact our main office, and we will happily pass the message along.

We also have some exciting events coming up this month. On Thursday, October 10, 2024, students will participate in a presentation on Internet Safety. Additionally, Hawks SOAR Day, a student-designed event for students, will take place on October 17, 2024.

Finally, I encourage you to explore magnet program options by attending the upcoming open houses. Applications will open October 14th and close December 5th at 11:59pm.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Marc A. Manzo

Principal- North Harford Middle School

540-360-180! We make every day count!

We want to instill good habits while students are in the middle school that will transfer to success at the high school and beyond. So, all students and parents are asked to keep track of their school attendance and are reminded that a total of 18 days absence and greater for a school year is considered chronic absenteeism and could have negative effects on academics and eligibility.

Whether excused or unexcused, a total of 18 days absence and greater for a school year can/will affect the ability to have dual enrollment classes paid for and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.

Questions on attendance? Please reach out to NHMS administration. Sending in an absence note feel free to email. Megan.Johnson@hcps.org

State Testing Individual Score Reports

On October 7, 2024 during homeroom, students will receive their individual MCAP scoring reports from last year. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. O'Hara at erin.ohara@hcps.org or call 410-638-3658

Dismissal request

Please remind students that we cannot take last minute dismissal plans. Students must know by 9am how they plan to get home, if it is not their normal transportation mode.

October 4th: Interim Progress Reports were available on HAC. See link below!

October 17th: 3hr Early Dismissal

October 18th: Schools Closed for Professional Development

November 14th: Picture retakes

Vision and Hearing screenings for 8th graders will be start this month! Parents should expect results in the next couple of weeks. Please email Jody.Edwards@hcps.org with questions.

NHMS will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 21st through October 25th! This year's theme is "Life Is a Movie, Film Drug Free." The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity and strength. The spirit days for this special week will be as follows:

Monday: Red Carpet Day (wear RED!)

Tuesday: Disney/Marvel/Pixar Day (no masks)

Wednesday: Dress to Impress Day

Thursday: "on Location" Filming Destination Day (ex. Hawaii-Hawaiian shirt)

Friday: Fan Favorite Day (dress like your favorite famous person, school appropriate of course!)

Don't forget about our FREE online tutoring service!

https://www.hcps.org/students/tutoring.aspx

Devon Vogt: 6th grade counselor mark.vogt@hcps.org

Carli Page: 7th grade counselor carli.pagie@hcps.org

Hannah Bittner: 8th grade counselor hannah.bittner@hcps.org

Students and parents received their log in information for Naviance at the beginning of the school year. Below is the link to log on. If you have questions please contact your students School Counselor.

Naviance is an educational data management platform used by K-12 schools and colleges. Schools that sign up for Naviance can give accounts to students, teachers, and school counselors. School counselors can use Naviance explore career paths, to send transcripts to colleges, keep records of grades and attendance, and more. Career Coaches also use the Naviance program with students during their lessons.

Log on or create you account here: https://student.naviance.com/nharfordmid

Substitutes Needed

· HCPS Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rates:

• $150.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed any education under a four year Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.)
• $165.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree or beyond from an accredited college or university.)

1. Complete an Online Employment Application, attach supporting documentation (copy of transcript, degree, teaching certificate, etc.), and provide three professional references (note that friends and family are not acceptable references and will not be accepted). You must provide proof of a high school diploma to be eligible to substitute in elementary and middle schools. To be eligible to substitute in high schools you must provide proof of at least sixty credits from an accredited college or university. Human Resources will then review your application.
2. Completion of a screening interview
3. Upon a successful interview, you will receive further instructions