Neelsville Middle School

Attention 7th and 8th graders: Basketball tryouts are December 10-12. Register to on ParentVue today!

For tryouts, please:

• dress in athletic gear
• bring a water bottle
• remind your parents/caregivers you are trying out

Each year, Neelsville staff organize a holiday store where students can "purchase" gifts for friends and loved ones. Students earn tickets through the month of December that they use at the holiday store. The holiday store will run During the week of December 16th. This year, the holiday store will run a little differently.

Here's what's new:

• Students will sign up to go to the holiday store during lunch OR after school.
• We welcome new or gently used donations. Please drop off at the main office.
• We need volunteers to run the store! Please sign up HERE. (Thanks in advance!💙)

Mark your calendar, make-up picture day is Tuesday December 10th.

Below are the Neelsville after school activities that are meeting this week. As a reminder, students participating in any after school activity report to the cafeteria after school where they can have a snack and are picked up by their sponsor.

For more information about after school activities, please consult our school website or click HERE.

We are excited for our Nighthawk musician's performance on December 18 and 19th!

Here's what you need to know:

• Students need to arrive early with their instrument
• Concert starts at 6:00 pm
• December 18th - Band 1, Band 2, Orchestra 1/2, and Chorus 1
• December 19th - Band 3, Orchestra 3, and Chorus 2/3

8:10 am - Class Starts!

3:00 pm - Dismissal

Location: 11700 Neelsville Church Road Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: 240-740-6630

Brrr...it's cold out there! Please make sure you are dressing for the weather outside and varying temperatures in the building.

SSL Hours Documentation

• SSL forms for service completed during the Summer of 2024 and Semester 1 should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator, Ms. Parikh by the recommended due date of January 3, 2025.

Ms. Parikh will be available everyday in the media center between 7.50 and 8.10am to accept the forms and answer any questions that you may have.

Do you have a big project due? Procrastinating on that big essay? Too many missing assignments? We've got the answer! NJHS is sponsoring Homework help! We will help you with your missing work, projects, and essays. Swing by room 336 on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 3:15-4:20 to get extra help or a quiet place to work.

BREAKFAST - all students are eligible for free breakfast every day. Students will collect breakfast from the breakfast station or kiosk on their grade level floor and eat in their first period class.

LUNCH - if your child is purchasing lunch, please remember to add funds to their account or apply for FARMS.

SchoolCash Online Registration - English | Spanish

Apply today!! --> Free and Reduced-price Meals System (FARMS) (Online Application) English | Spanish

Need new spiritwear? Check out our new spiritwear shop that has over 200 items and 12 different designs to choose from!
Click HERE to begin ordering! --> https://www.neelsvillespiritwear.com/

Annual Notification of Asbestos Management Plan

Additional language translations

Our PTSA is incredibly supportive of our community! Don't delay, join today! You can find out more about our PTSA by visiting our website: https://neelsvillems.givebacks.com/

Upcoming meetings:

October 8th

February 11th

April 8th

Other useful links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533102008605077

Join the PTSA: https://neelsvillems.memberhub.com/w/join

Join our WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BauRA3HVU

English Version:

WMCP Newsletter

Spanish Version:

WMCP Boletin

As your child navigates the complexities of adolescence, it becomes increasingly crucial for us, as parents, to stay vigilant and engaged in their online world. Social media has become an integral part of their lives, shaping their interactions, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Monitoring your pre-teen or adolescent's social media activity is not about invading their privacy, but rather about ensuring their safety and providing guidance as they navigate the digital landscape. Doing so supports childrens' emotional well-being, digital etiquette, communication, and ability to set boundaries.

Here are some resources to help parents navigate various social media platforms.

• Safe Social Network Parent Resources
• Teen Slang & Emoji Guide
• Parents' Ultimate Guide to Snapchat
• Parents' Ultimate Guide to Instagram
• Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

It's that time of year when many are getting sick. Please see the tips shared in the recent MCPS Health Update.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Encourage your child to wash their hands frequently and cough and sneeze into their elbow if necessary
• If your child is experiencing symptoms typical of the flu, strep throat, Covid, etc, please keep them home and consult a medical professional
• If your child is home sick, please call or email Mrs. Morales, our attendance secretary. In the event of a multi-day absence, please notify your child's counselor so we can notify teachers.

Daily attendance is important so students can succeed academically, build meaningful relationships with others, and nurture their socioemotional wellbeing.

Click HERE to learn about when students should be absent from school. Feel free to print this document in English or Spanish for easy reference at home.

Personal Mobile Devices (PMD) such as cell phones, tablets, wireless headphones, handheld gaming systems, etc. will not be used during the school day. Students should expect to store PMDs in their backpacks upon arriving at school or kept at home. PMDs can be used after school or after school activities. Parents will be asked to pick up devices used during the school day.

Parents and caregivers, we appreciate your support in helping our students stay engaged in learning. If you need to send a message to your child during school hours, please contact the main office at (301) 353-8064. We are happy to relay messages to students during non-instructional times.

Below are useful parent resources about kids and personal mobile devices.

• Away for the Day
• About Screenagers
• Internet Addiction