Northbrook Focus

• November 4: 8th Grade Yearbook Ad DEADLINE
• November 7: PTSA Meeting-Eat Chili & Chill

The vision of Northbrook Middle School is to be Grounded in Excellence as we cultivate High Performing students in a Nurturing Environment. Please consider nominating a teacher you feel exemplifies Northbrook's vision of excellence, professionalism, and a willingness to go above and beyond on a daily basis. Two nominated teachers per month will be recognized at the faculty meeting for this special recognition. Please use this link to nominate a Northbrook teacher for Teacher of the Month each month this school year - https://forms.gle/JtZG5jYEARC2jrfE6

Join Northbrook PTSA for our first general body meeting on Thursday, 11/7, from 6-7pm in the school cafeteria. Come learn about the exciting activities we are planning this school year and enjoy some tasty chili. Everyone is welcomed. If you haven’t already, please consider joining PTSA to help support events. Corporate sponsorships and donations are also welcomed.

Some students get so anxious about math that they dread math class. They may worry so excessively about a test that they make mistakes. Unless they can learn to cope, their fears of inadequacy and failure can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

To turn math anxiety into math success, share these tips with your teen:

• Remember that everyone can learn math with practice and effort.
• Be positive. When your teen starts to think math is hard, it will be. Students are much more likely to solve a problem if they think they can.
• Stop and take a deep breath when anxiety strikes. Your teen can switch gears and work on something else for a few minutes.
• Make a list of math worries on a sheet of paper. Next to each worry, your teen can write down a possible solution.
• Be prepared. Your teen should make a point of studying math every day.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Other students probably have the same questions your teen does.
• Write questions down while studying. Then your teen can ask the teacher the next day.
• Keep notes, old tests and quizzes to study from later.
• Occasionally review past material. This helps students recognize how much they have learned.
• Redo incorrect problems. This will help your teen understand them.
• Study with a friend or discuss the current math topic with someone else. People understand concepts more when they explain them to others.
• Keep a sense of humor. If your teen misses a problem, it’s not the end of the world.

$50 With Promo Code YRBK5

Order your copy of the 2024-2025 Yearbook at Jostens.com.

Be sure to keep your email receipt of purchase.

Dear Parents:

It’s hard to believe, but in just a few short months, your student’s stay at Northbrook will be nothing more than a memory. 8th Grade Ads are a tradition among graduating students that let them know how much they are cared for. You know your child is amazing – why not show them in this year’s yearbook? Your recognition ad will be printed and remembered forever! By purchasing a space in the back of the book you can tell them how special they are with your own pictures and in your own words.

The due date to submit an 8th Grade Yearbook ad is November 4, 2024

1/4 page: $65

1/8 page: $45

*The price of an ad does not include a yearbook

Go to Jostensyearbooks.com to create and purchase your ad. You can use the attached directions to help walk you through the easy process.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cabezas

Yearbook Advisor

nicole.cabezas@gcpsk12.org

Help support the GCPS Bookmobile!

Book It For The Bus 5k

Saturday, November 2nd at 8:00 A.M.

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center

Runners 18 and under get a FREE BOOK.

REGISTER AT BOOKMOBILE5K.COM

Email: nicole_cabezas@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: northbrookms.org
Location: 1221 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7140