Nighthawk News
Week of February 12, 2024
Our Vision: The Herbert Akins Road MS Learning Community collaborates to facilitate equitable outcomes and growth through social, emotional, and academic opportunities.
Communication Protocol
Week of February 12, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
Due to the continuously growing enrollment at our school and the capacity of our classrooms, we will need to create a Track 2 in 8th grade at our school for the 2024-25 school year. In addition, we will need to increase the number of 7th grade students assigned to Track 2 from other tracks. We are first looking for volunteers to move to Track 2 in 7th or 8th grade. Students on these teams will have the opportunity to be part of a smaller team and will receive more individualized attention by being on a smaller team.
If you are interested in being considered to move to Track 2, you should complete this form. You may also reach out to our Student Services Receptionist or Data Manager if you have questions.
This week our Track 2 students will have instructional days Monday thru Wednesday and will track out on Thursday. Track 3, we look forward to having you back in the Nest this Thursday, February 15th.
With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 2,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Positivity Project at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Teamwork - Tracks 1 and 2; Creativity - Tracks 3 and 4
Dear Families,
This week our Tracks 1 and 2 will be focusing on Teamwork. This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Teamwork. Teamwork means you work well as a member of a group or team. You are loyal, reliable, and dedicated to helping your team achieve its goals.
Teamwork is the ability and willingness to place overall group success as a higher priority than individual achievement. Those who demonstrate strengths in teamwork often work to help all group members find success. These individuals are willing to commit time and resources in order to further group goals and help toward the greater good.
For individuals, teamwork often means deferring or delaying individual accomplishments in order to ensure that the group maintains a high level of success. Their commitment to the larger group effort makes them good teammates. The positive feelings associated with being part of a larger whole -- can be highly beneficial and combat selfishness and egotism.
This week Tracks 3 and 4 will be focusing on the character strength of Creativity.
Creativity means you come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences, and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage. Anytime you share your original ideas with the world, you risk being criticized or even ostracized.
On a group level, creativity is vital. It helps us solve seemingly impossible problems, create something we never knew we wanted, or simply see the world in a new way. Technological examples include the printing press, refrigeration, electricity, automobiles, and the internet. Just think of what we’d be missing without Renaissance art, Enlightenment thinking, Harlem Renaissance jazz, or hip-hop emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s and 80s.
To practice and encourage the character strength of creativity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Have a wonderful week!
Apply for School Meals
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 lÃnea para las comidas escolares Gratis/Precio Reducido: Español
Meal Benefits Expiration Date
Prior year meal benefits will ​carry over up to 30 school days in the new school year based on your student's school calendar. ​Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits.
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
Students with Special Needs
Transition and Community Agency Fair on Feb. 28 for middle and high school students with special needs
Middle and high school students with special needs and their families are invited to this event on Feb. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Athens Drive High School, 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh.
The fair will feature representatives from community organizations that offer support services for students with disabilities and their families. There will also be presentations on guardianship options and other adult services available following high school.
If you can't attend, there will be two other fairs this school year:
- March 21 - Heritage High School
- April 4 - Sanderson High School
Nighthawk Athletic News
This Week's Newsletter can be found here!
Our Basketball Teams play at home Monday against Holly Grove MS and Thursday at Holly Ridge Middle School. We hope you will be able to join us in cheering on our Nighthawks on the court this week.
On Monday, February 12, 2024, we will be having a WHITE OUT for our 8th grade Recognition Basketball Games.
On Mondays and Tuesdays, the girls team plays first at 4:00 PM and on Wednesdays and Thursdays the boys' team plays first. The second game usually begins between 5:15 and 5:30 PM>
Tickets can be purchased on the GoFan App or at the gate with $6 cash or card.
Concession Stand Help
We are still in need of parents to help volunteer at the concession stand during games. Please sign up for a home game here! Thank you for helping raise money for Nighthawk Athletics!
Send in Your Game Photos
We have started a google folder to house game day photos. Please email me the photos or drop them in the google folder here. Thank you for your support!
Calling all 7th & 8th grade ladies interested in trying out for our Nighthawk Softball Team! Please attend the interest meeting held after school on Monday, February 19th. Please meet in Room 2504 at 3:30 and have your rides home at 5:00pm.
Nighthawk Softball Try-outs are Wednesday, February 21st , 22nd and Friday the 23rd after school until 5:00pm.
Spring Sports Tryouts start February 21
For any student interested in trying out for boys soccer, softball, or girls and boys track, please note that tryouts begin after school on Wednesday, February 21.
Remember, you must have all required paperwork (physical exam, etc.) completed and approved to receive a ticket to play (numbered bracelet) in order to be eligible to try out.
Booster Club Memberships
Here is a link to the booster club website where information regarding sponsorships and memberships are available. Herbert Akins Road Middle School Booster Club
Booster Membership Square Site
Lastly, if you have any questions or need any help please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
Brent Winston
Athletic Director
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
919-694-8300 ext. 53051
6th & 7th Grade Dance - Winter Wonderland
The 6th & 7th Grade Dance "Winter Wonderland" will be held on Friday, February 16th.
Volunteers are needed to make this event a success!
This event will take place from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the school Gym.
Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event. We will have a DJ playing students favorite hits, Sparks Photo Booth taking pictures, and snacks /pizza available for purchase.
In order to volunteer, YOU MUST be registered with WCPSS as a volunteer!! Volunteer sign up is now done online from the convenince of your home. Please DO NOT wait as approval takes time.
Please reach out to herbertakinsmsptasecretary@gmail.com for any questions! We look forward to making this event a fun and relaxing time for our students.
If you would like to join the committee to plan future dances, please email (as above).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E45A5AD29A7F49-47044436-6h7th#/
Community Building Circle at Herbert Akins Rd MS
STEM Career Day
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We Need You as a Volunteer this Year!
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Nighthawks PTA Information and Updates
Teacher / Staff Appreciation
PTA is getting an early start on collecting gift cards for Teacher / Staff Appreciation this year. Please sign up and add a small gift card to your next grocery store run! Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAEAE2BA7FE3-46949039-gift
Spiritwear Store Link https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/NC/Fuquay-Varina/Herbert+Akins+Road+Middle+School