NMS Parent Update

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Check out what is happening at NMS!!

Picture day is coming!! Every student will have their picture taken on picture day regardless if you are purchasing pictures at that time or not, as we need updated pictures for a variety of reasons here in the school. Also, you can order pictures at a later time through the Lifetouch website!!

Picture Day

September 27, 20243

Order forms were sent home with students this week... check out their backpacks (I am sure they didn't make it out!!). Get out your smile and be ready for your close-up!!

Mark your calendar for our fall Middle School Musical, Lion King Jr. This great production will be performed on November 22 and 23, 2024!!

Don't miss this AMAZING show!!

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

At NMS, we believe that when you Be Present, Be Powerful – showing up every day gives students everything they need to succeed. This year, we’re encouraging all students to attend school every day and Strive for 95% attendance.

We know that sickness happens, especially with flu, stomach bugs, and COVID making their rounds. When your child is sick, it’s important to let them recover. However, when they’re healthy, attending school is crucial. Did you know that missing just two days of school per month can add up to 18 days in a year, making it harder for students to keep up? Our goal is to create a school environment where students feel motivated and excited to attend daily.

Together, we can help them reach their full potential by prioritizing attendance. Thank you for your continued support!

**NY State Mandates certain health requirements for all schools, at the end of last school year I sent home letters outlining what was needed. Second notices have gone out to all students who still need to meet these requirements. NYS offers no religious exemption for vaccines; all students must provide the school with proof of vaccine or written proof of allergy from the student’s primary care physician.

1. Required for incoming 7th grade - proof of physical in the last calendar year must be dated after 09/21/2021.

2. Required for incoming 7th grade students’ Meningitis vaccine.

3. Required for incoming 6th grade students’ Tdap vaccine

Parents have until the 30th of September 2024 to provide proof of vaccine or can demonstrate that student has an appointment to receive the required vaccination, or your child may be excluded from school. If you are unable to get an appointment with your Primary care physician for vaccination, please contact the Chenango County Public Health at 607-337-1660. If you have questions about any of these things do not hesitate to call the Middle School Heath Office.

** Head Lice – Students are no longer sent home or excluded from school because of head lice, if a student is found to have headlice, the parent will be called and notified, student may stay the rest of the day and be treated at home that evening.

1. Please be vigilant, check your child’s head weekly.

2. If your child has long hair encourage them to pull it back.

3. Encourage your child not to share! Do not swap hoodies, do not share combs, brushes, or hair ties etc.

4. If you do discover your child has lice, please treat immediately, if you have questions on how to treat your child or your home, please do not hesitate to call the health office.

Please remember that whenever a student is out, for whatever reason, they are responsible for completing the work they missed. Any work not completed will be reflected in a student's grade.

Students must make up ALL missed work!!!

As the year progresses, it is essential to create an environment that allows students to foster a line of communication with their teachers and the school staff.

Here are some ways that parents can play an effective role in student success:

A) Encourage students to be leaders

B) Encourage students to be responsible

C) Encourage students to be respectful

D) Encourage students to be honest

E) Encourage students to follow school rules and policies

Click Here for more ways to support your child's learning process

Learn more about ways to support your child in their ELA learning by attending one or many of the workshops linked below or watching the videos in the second link. Thank you for engaging with your youngster and helping them to grow as learners!!

Teacher's College Parent Workshop series

Videos to support your student's ELA learning

September 2024

27 - Picture Day

October 2024

10 - Early Dismissal Drill

11 - No School - Staff Development Day

14 - No School - Columbus Day

21-25 - Red Ribbon Week

26 - Festival of Bands

November 2024

10 - No School - Veterans Day

13 - Picture Retake Day

15 - End of First Quarter

15 - 1/2 Day Parent Teacher Conferences

18 - 1/2 Day Parent Teacher Conferences

22 & 23 - Lion King Jr.

27-29 - Thanksgiving Recess

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Email: tdevine@norwichcsd.org
Website: www.norwichcsd.org
Location: 89 Midland Drive, Norwich, NY, USA
Phone: 607-334-1600