Knights' Monthly News

Our Mission:

At NMS, we exist to ensure Every Child learns and makes impactful choices that igKNIGHT a purposeful future.

Our Vision:

By 2024, NMS will be a Model PLC School.

Our Values:

The educators at NMS believe...

• Every Child will have their ARMOR ready!

• Every Child will learn from collaborative educators!

• Every Child will learn at high levels!

• Every Child will receive differentiated academic and behavioral support!

• Every Child will develop their social and emotional skills!

• Every Child will be celebrated for academic and behavioral mastery AND progress!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Can you believe that we are already 2 months into the new year? It seems just like yesterday we were ringing in the New Year with our family and friends. Given the frequency in which we are seeing Mondays, it is imperative that we keep our eye on the prize.

Not only is February "Black History Month", it is also the beginning of state testing. More than 70% of our students will take their TELPAS assessment the week of February 7th. We will also have 7th graders take a STAAR Reading Field Test on February 15th.

Since testing season is upon us, we need your partnership now more than ever. Please partner with us by:

• Making sure your child attends school every day he/she is feeling well.
• Monitoring your child's grades in Skyward.
• Contacting your child's teachers if you have any concerns.
• Making sure your child completes all assignments.
• Attend our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6 pm-7 pm.

With your support, we are confident our students will be successful now and in the future.

Your igKNIGHTed Principal,

Dr. HP Hyder, III

Each year, the State of Texas publishes different campus reports based on our accountability. To access our campus reports, please click https://nms.springbranchisd.com/about/campus-plans-reports.

If you have questions about these reports or would like a hard copy, please contact the school.

A huge thank you goes to our ARMOR models! This year, we adopted a daily chant that we recite every day before our day begins. The purpose is to communicate our expectations and set up our students for a successful school day.

Please help us make sure your child is dressed in his/her ARMOR every day before he/she leaves home. Nothing can stand in the way of a KNIGHT in his/her shining ARMOR.

Week of January 31st

• Wednesday, February 2nd - Early Release Day @ 12:30 pm

Week of February 7th - National School Counseling Week

• Monday, February 7th - TELPAS Writing - Science, Social Studies, & Electives
• Tuesday, February 8th - Choir Pre-UIL @ Landrum MS
• Wednesday, February 9th - TELPAS Writing - Reading & Math, Future Knights Visit NMS @ 9 am, & Girls' Track @ Stratford HS
• Thursday, February 10th - 5th Grade Parent Meeting @ 10:15 am via Zoom OR 6 pm @ NMS & Boys' Track @ Crump Stadium

Week of February 14th

• Tuesday, February 15th - STAAR Reading Field Testing (7th Grade)
• Wednesday, February 16th - Progress Reports Go Home & Boys' Track @ Stratford HS
• Thursday, February 17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day & Girls' Track @ Crump Stadium

Week of February 21st

• Monday, February 21st - Student Holiday
• Tuesday, February 22nd - Curriculum Night @ 6 pm
• Wednesday, February 23rd - 8th Graders Visit Northbrook HS @ 8:30 am-12 pm & Boys' Track @ Crump Stadium
• Thursday, February 24th - TELPAS Listening, Speaking, & Reading Testing & Girls' Track @ Stratford HS
• Saturday, February 26th - Saturday School @ 8 am-12 pm & ThesCon Jr. @ 9 am-1 pm

Week of February 28th

• Monday, February 28th - Boys' Track @ Stratford HS
• Tuesday, March 1st - Choir UIL @ UMC
• Wednesday, March 2nd - Dr. Seuss's Birthday & Read Across America Day
• Thursday, March 3rd - Girls' Track @ Crump Stadium

• Doors open @ 7:45 am for car riders and walkers. Please do not drop off your child before this time as there is no adult supervision.
• All students are required to wear their ID badges every day.
• All students must be in uniform every day.
• All students must turn off and stow their cell phones in their backpacks during the school day.
• Breakfast is served from 7:45 am - 8:15 am.
• Dismissal begins @ 3:55 pm.

Please make sure your child brings the following items to school every day!

We are committed to maintain a safe learning environment for all. If your child tests positive for COVID, please contact our School Nurse, Ms. DeCosmo, at 713.251.4125 or our Campus Safety Officer, Ms. Dawson, at 713.251.4111.

We understand that you may have reservations about sharing this sensitive information. Please know that all information shared will remain confidential and will only be shared with individuals who have a need to know.

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE goes to our families who make sure their children are at school every day! We APPRECIATE your commitment to the success of your child and our campus!

“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first."

– MatthewLJacobson.com

"We are igKNIGHTed!"

Email: nms@springbranchisd.com
Website: nms.springbranchisd.com
Location: 3030 Rosefield Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: (713) 251-4100
Twitter: @NorthbrookMS