Nighthawk News
Week of September 16, 2024
Week of November 18, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students on a successful concert this past Friday evening! It was amazing to have a packed gym to listen to their pieces and see all the progress they have made so far this year.
Class attendance and participation are critical elements of the educational process. We will be sending home October Perfect Attendance certificates this week.
We want to reward and acknowledge those students who attend school regularly.
Each month, students with Perfect Attendance (no excused or unexcused absences) will be recognized.
At the end of each quarter, students with 2 or fewer absences (excused or unexcused) will be recognized.
If there are extenuating circumstances for your student with regards to attendance, please contact your grade level counselor for support.
Any absences, whether excused or unexcused, can have a negative impact on a student’s academic achievement. Regular attendance must be prioritized and encouraged throughout our school community.
We are so proud of the bravery demonstrated by over 130 students as they tried out for an acting/singing or tech role for this year's Spring Production of Willy Wonka, Jr! The cast list and tech list were posted this past weekend. Stay tuned for more information in late Spring so you can attend the production!
- Winter Athletic Seasons are about to begin with tryouts this week. Reference the Athletic Section below for all of the details.
- This is a reminder that students on Tracks 1, 3, and 4 have school on November 25th and 26th. There will be no school the remainder of the week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Buy Spirit Wear (the PTA receives a portion of sales) - Herbert Akins Road spirit wear, Fuquay-Varina, NC, Nighthawks | 1st Place Spiritwear
- Rent the Spirit Rock (for birthdays and other celebrations)
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With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 3,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Track 1: OPM: Identifying the good in others; Tracks 3 & 4: Social Intelligence
Dear Families,
This week, Track 1 will focus on the Other People Mindset of Identifying and appreciating the good in others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths. It’s not always easy to notice people’s strengths, but it’s something we should all practice.
Often, it’s easier to blame others or focus on their mistakes, which can lead to negative feelings like jealousy or frustration. This negativity can create problems, not just for us but also for our relationships with others.
When we make an effort to see the good in people, we start to see the world in a more positive way. If we always focus on the bad, it feels like we’re surrounded by negativity, which makes us defensive and stressed. This doesn’t mean we should ignore reality or pretend everything is perfect, but we should try to understand others and recognize their good intentions. When we see the good in others, they are more likely to see the good in us.
To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below is the link to this week’s P2 for Families lessons.
This week, Tracks 3 and 4 will focus on the character strength of Social Intelligence. Social intelligence means understanding other people's thoughts and feelings and why they act the way they do.
Social intelligence helps us build good relationships by being aware of others’ emotions and behaviors. It is different from "book smarts" and grows with experience. It also allows people to connect, form friendships, and protect themselves from being taken advantage of. It also helps us read facial expressions and understand what motivates others.
To practice and encourage the character strength of social intelligence at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons.
Please checkout this week's Nighthawk Athletic Newsletter .
Winter Sports Tryouts Schedule
🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL
Monday 11/18
7th Grade only 5-6:30pm
Tuesday 11/19
8th Grade only 5-6:30pm
Wednesday 11/20
Call Backs 5-6:30pm
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL
Monday 11/18
7th Grade only 3:30-5pm
Wednesday 11/20
8th Grade only 3:30-5pm
Friday 11/22
Call Backs 3:30-5pm
📣 CHEER
Monday 11/18
(open practice, optional)
3:30-5:30pm
Tuesday 11/19 & Wed. 11/20
3:30-5:30pm
💃 DANCE
Monday 11/18, Tuesday 11/19
(open practice, optional)
3:30-4:30pm
Thursday 11/21
3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday 11/22
3:30-4:30pm
To prepare for future seasons ~
Click here for the video on how to do athletic physicals
Brent Winston
Athletic Director
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
919-694-8300 ext. 53051
Meal Benefits Expiration Date HAS PASSED - Please see below.
Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits.
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
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
Please take a moment to click here and register NOW!
