Weekly Wildcat Newsletter - May 19
Northwestern Middle School News and Notes
Happy Friday Wildcat Country!
We are down to our last week of school. All classroom assignments and assessments should have been completed today. Next week is about celebrating our students and their accomplishments this school year.
Principal's Student Advisory Council - The following students were chosen from many applicants. Congratulations!!
8th grade
Lyla Elliott
Channing Redmon
Piper O'Neil
Kara Bridges
7th Grade
William Drye
Megan Long
Ananya Solanki
Monday Funday - please make sure your student wears comfortable clothes and shoes on Monday. Rain or shine, it will be a fun day with lots of activities and special treats for students. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for your preparation and hard work.
Students who ordered a yearbook will receive it on Monday during homeroom. We have 6 NMS Yearbooks available for purchase. Make sure you get yours before Monday Funday!
To Purchase, go to https://northwesternpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/182837
Questions? Email nmsyearbookmiltonga@gmail.com
There are a lot of summer activities for students in our NMS Clubs and Student Activities section near the bottom of the newsletter. Some new, some old, but plenty of opportunity for students to be active and involved this summer.
Students enrolled in a high school level course need to email nmsendofyear@fultonschools.org by May 22nd with a decision to accept or decline the credit.
I hope all of our families have a wonderful weekend. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to email me at petersonj1@fultonschools.org.
I can't wait to see our students again on Monday!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, May 22 - Monday Funday
- Wednesday, May 24 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Milton HS gymnasium (2:00pm)
- Thursday, May 25 - Last day of school!
- Friday, May 26 - They're all yours!
Tentative Back To School Events
- Friday, July 28 - 6th Grade Locker Day (12:30-2:30 pm)
- Thursday, August 3 - Information Day (12:00-3:00 pm)
- Friday, August 4 - School Open For All Students (12:30-2:30 pm)
More information will be shared in June & July newsletters!
Important PTO Information
NMS Wildcats PTO is excited to announce Victoria Tucker and Tracy Lynn Drye as the new PTO Co-Presidents starting next school year! These ladies are one awesome duo and will be amazing! 🎉
Current Open PTO Committee Positions Listed Below
Website/Membership Toolkit
Student Enrichment
Red Ribbon Week
Campus Beautification
PTO Memberships
Business Partners
Yearbook
Any questions about these committee positions, please reach out to Susie Uhlich @ 404.731.1553 or email susieuhlich@gmail.com.
Clinic News
As the school year winds down, we request that you plan to pick up any medication or supplies your child may have in the school clinic. All medications (prescription and over-the-counter), must be picked up by May 25th. Any medications not picked up by May 25th will be discarded as we cannot keep medications over the summer.
In the event your child requires medications for next school year, please remember to fill out a Medication Authorization Form. Provide the Medication Authorization Form and medication to the school clinic when school begins in August.
Please Note: All prescription medications MUST have a Doctor’s signature in order for the clinic staff to administer the medication. All medications MUST be in an original labeled container with a current expiration date.
Please notify the clinic if your child is planning to attend summer school and will require medication or has healthcare needs such as diabetes, asthma, seizures, allergies. Medication forms and/or health care plans are required during summer school.
NMS Needs Instructional Paraprofessionals
Northwestern Middle School is hiring Instructional Paraprofessionals for next school year.
Do you want to make a difference for kids?
Do you want to work in a dynamic and supportive environment?
Are you awesome and want to work with awesome people?
Eleven out of ten people say Northwestern is an amazing place to work!
Please consider one of these positions at Northwestern Middle School:
Categorical Special Education Paraprofessional
In-School Suspension Paraprofessional
Email Mr. Peterson at petersonj1@fultonschools.org if you want to learn more about our opportunities for next school year.
Grade Level Assessment Calendars
NMS Teacher Study/Help Sessions
Communication at NMS
At Northwestern Middle School, we believe effective and timely communication is essential to our mission. NMS staff, students, and parents/guardians should maintain open, honest, and respectful lines of communication. Working together is the best way to help each student achieve success!
Attendance Emails from Infinite Campus
FCS Curriculum Hub
The Curriculum Hub provides a variety of resources to assist parents in supporting their student's learning in the areas of English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies including:
- A year-at-a-glance for each course with the standards taught in each unit
- Unit plans detailing the specific learning targets to be mastered
- Parent resources to preview or review concepts and skills taught in each unit
Family Resources for Social Media & Cell Phones
Representatives from Bark presented at one of our previous PTO meetings. As a company, Bark provides monitoring service and resources for families. I will be sharing information from Bark and other sources weekly in our newsletter.
There is also a Facebook group that is a great resource: Parenting in a Tech World
NMS Clubs and Student Activities
Northwestern will offer many clubs and student activities for our students during the 2022-23 school year. Check back often for more information!
Teen Action Council Camp
Engineering Summer Camp
NMS Jr. Beta Club
Tim Lester "34 Day" Camp
Milton High School Mountain Bike Team
Milton High School Colorguard
Cambridge Football Summer Camp
Northwestern Garden and Environmental Club
The NMS Student Garden was established in 2011 as a permaculture and wildlife garden. It has gone through many iterations. Its most recent additions (2023) are a no-till section (which is affiliated with the Rodale Institute for Organic Research) and five new fruit trees (planted in celebration of Earth Day). If you would like to contribute (monetarily) to the maintenance of this site and its research, then you can use the link below. If you have any other questions about the site, please free to contact Dr. Bartlett at: bartlettj@fultonschools.org. Thank you for your continued support of Northwestern MS 🙂
Milton Parks and Recreation Financial Aid
2023 Italy Student Tour
Run for Birdhouse Ministries
Milton High School Cross Country
Milton High School Softball
Milton High School Flag Football
Cambridge High School Baseball Camp
Cambridge High School Feeder Football
Milton High School Feeder Football
Northwestern Middle School FCA
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meetings are back to normal at Northwestern and will continue take place on Thursdays in the gym from 8am - 8:45am. We will let you know when we will have another opportunity to join the Milton High School crew.
Students are encouraged to bring friends to the Thursday morning meetings.
The FCA at Northwestern is also hoping that some volunteers may be willing to become more active and attend FCA meetings on Thursday mornings or help with things such as picking up food, small group leading, or even character coaching. Not much is required other than attendance for one hour a week. FCA is also looking for part-time and full- time employees. If you are interested in volunteering and/or employment, please contact Denton Carter (FCA leader) via email (dentoncarter@fca.org).
NMS Music Programs
NMS Student Newspaper
Northwestern Middle School Business Partners
The NMS PTO would like to give a BIG THANKS to our 2022-2023 Business Partners
When you see these businesses, please acknowledge their sponsorship for the school & dedication to the academic achievement of our youth!
PTO Membership Packages
Northwestern Middle School
Home of the Wildcats!
Email: nmsfrontdesk@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/northwesternms
Location: 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 254-2870
Twitter: @TheNMSWildcats
Thank you for your continued support of Northwestern Middle School!
Sincerely,
Joel - Principal
Northwestern Middle School: Teach Hard, Love Harder - The Wildcat Way!