Community Clipper
Volume 6 Issue 23
January 20, 2025
Tuesday, January 21 is an even day for staff and students.
In this week's newsletter
- Literacy Night is this week
- Cheer Competition
- Winter II Tryouts start soon
- Join our Forensics team
- Info from our counseling department
- 2025 College and Career Fair - we need presenters
- Request a PTC
Join Us for Blair Middle Literacy Night! 📚✨
Calling all Blair Middle families! You're invited to our Literacy Night on Wednesday, January 22nd.
It’s going to be a night of family fun with:
✅ A hot meal to enjoy with your loved ones
✅ Engaging activities that spark creativity and learning
✅ Incredible prizes you won’t want to miss!
Discover the joy of reading and writing together while exploring activities that inspire a love of learning. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with your child and the Blair Middle community!
🎯 Registration is recommended (but not required)! Secure your spot by clicking here: Register Now.
For more information, contact our Reading Specialist, Ms. Stocks at mstocks@nps.k12.va.us.
Mark your calendars and let’s celebrate literacy together! See you there!
Cheer Team Shines at Competition!
Our Blair cheerleaders brought their energy, teamwork, and school spirit to the competition floor. While we didn’t take home the top prize, our team gave an incredible performance that made us all proud. Their hard work, dedication, and passion were evident in every move and cheer.
Please join us in celebrating their amazing efforts and the way they represented Blair with pride and enthusiasm. Great job, team—keep shining! Thanks to our coaches and everyone that came out to cheer on this team. Watch the full performance by clicking below.
Winter II Sports
We’re excited to announce that Winter 2 sports tryouts will kick off the first week of February. This season’s sports include:
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Sideline Cheer
- Forensics
- Girls Soccer
If you have any questions about our terrific athletics program, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mr. Straub, at Kstraub@nps.k12.va.us or 757-633-6818.
Keep up with all things athletics by visiting our BMS Athletics Page and following us on Facebook. To be eligible for tryouts, students must have a current Physical Form and completed Cardiac and Concussion Forms on file. Please click the links below for eligibility details and to access the required forms.
Join the Forensics Club: Speak, Debate, Shine! 🔍🎤
Do you dream of standing in the spotlight, arguing your ideas on important topics, or capturing an audience with poetic verse? Are you ready to challenge yourself, think fast, and have FUN? Then the Forensics Club is the perfect place for YOU!
🌟 What is the Forensics Club?
Forensics isn’t about crime scenes—it’s about competitive speech and debate! In this club, you’ll develop skills to:
- Deliver compelling ideas that captivate an audience.
Recite poetry or prose with confidence.
Tell a story with passion
- Think on your feet for fun, fast-paced competitions.
🔥 Why Join?
- Build confidence and communication skills you’ll use for life.
Compete in local tournament! 🏆
- Work with teammates who love to speak, argue, and think.
- Have a blast while leveling up your public speaking game.
📅 When & Where?
Thursdays after school @Blair Middle School in room 427
🖊️ How to Sign Up
Come to the first meeting on Thursday 1/23 after school or contact Ms. Fagala at jfagala221@nps.k12.va.us.
💡 Whether you want to perform a dramatic monologue, recite an engaging poem, or argue about today’s hottest topics, the Forensics Club is the place to be. Join us to find your voice, share your ideas, and take the stage like a star!
P.S. Snacks provided—because great speeches start with great snacks.
A Musical Masterclass: Argus Quartet Inspires Blair Students
Our students had the incredible opportunity to experience a live performance by the renowned Argus Quartet. Their captivating renditions showcased the beauty and power of music, leaving students inspired and amazed. This unforgettable event highlighted the importance of the arts in education and brought a touch of brilliance to Blair Middle School!
Notes from our counseling department
We will continue to meet with our 8th grade students through January 31st to discuss 9th grade course selection for the 25/26 school year.
Parents/guardians, please contact your student's counselor to arrange a zoom or in-person course request meeting. This meeting will answer many questions related to high school classes and diploma options.
We look forward to collaborating with you. Please check out our brief youtube video with the QR code or click the video below.
Current 6th and 7th grade students will complete the 25/26 school year elective request form through guidance lessons this month. Please feel free to direct any questions regarding electives to your student's counselor. Middle school course description information can be found in the course description guide at https://www.npsk12.com/Page/14531
Mrs. McBee: 6th grade counselor, smcbee@nps.k12.va.us
Mrs. Tabron: 7th grade counselor, ptabron@nps.k12.va.us
Mr. Heise: 8th grade counselor, dheise@nps.k12.va.us
Mrs. Still: (all PMHE students), tstill@nps.k12.va.us
Thank you and Happy New Year.
2025 College and Career Fair
We are excited to announce that planning is underway for our 2025 College & Career Fair, and we need your help to make it a success!
Do you—or someone you know—have a passion for inspiring young minds about future career paths or college opportunities? If so, we would love for you to join us as a participant in this year’s fair. This is an incredible opportunity to share your expertise, experiences, and enthusiasm with our students, helping them explore a wide variety of career options and envision their future.
How You Can Help:
- Volunteer to speak or showcase your career or college expertise.
- Connect us with professionals or organizations that would enjoy engaging with our students.
Your involvement will make our Career Fair engaging, informative, and unforgettable for our youth!
Interested?
Please contact Ms. McBee at smcbee@nps.k12.va.us or Ms. Tabron at ptabron@nps.k12.va.us for more information or to express your interest.
Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of leaders and professionals!
The event will be on Thursday, April 10.
Request a Parent/Teacher Conference
If you’d like to meet with your child’s teachers, please click the button below to request a conference. Our counselors will contact you to schedule the meeting using the email or phone number you provide.
We’re in this together! Please continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance through ParentVue. By staying proactive and working as a team, we can ensure every student’s success.
Important Dates
January
6 - Students return (odd day)
10/11 - Junior District Orchestra Event
13 - Winter Student Growth Assessments START
15 - End of Q2
15 - Students will be given semester 2 schedules (Block 8)
17 - Teacher Workday - No School for students
18 - Cheerleading Competition @ Norview HS
20 - MLK Day - no school
30/31 - All District Band Event
Sign up here to volunteer
Blair Middle School Information
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/bms
Location: 730 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: 7576282400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlairMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @BlairClippers
Instagram: @BlairClippers