Bear Paw Times

Hello Black Bear Families, it was exciting to see all the students at the Meet the Teacher event. The new year has started, and we are ready to get to work! As I wrote on the Welcome Back letter, I am as excited as I was during my first year as the principal of NCMS. This year, we will continue to focus on instruction, strengthening our Professional Learning Communities (PLC), and leveraging the collective expertise of our staff to improve achievement for all our students. We started our journey “Building and Nurturing our Community Together”, and we will continue this journey as “One Family Growing and Learning Together”. Last year we became an A, and I know this year we will continue working hard to remain one! Let's Go Black Bears!!!

Dr. Francisco Rivera

Narcoossee Middle School Principal

Did you know that Narcoossee Middle School is an AVID National Demonstration School? There are only 24 schools in the state of Florida with that distinction & we are so very proud of our students & staff who continue to maintain focus on preparing for future career & college choices. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. We currently have over 400 students who are enrolled in the AVID Elective at NCMS with three full time teachers. This is the largest AVID population in Osceola County & we are focused and prepared to provide the very best guidance toward career & college readiness available. This guidance will include guest speakers, tutorials with AVID tutors twice a week, career exploration, and field trips to expand student interest in career options and college opportunities. To promote our AVID culture at NCMS, please speak with your child about our schoolwide organization system; their binder, check their agenda regularly, and stay in touch with teachers through Remind & Focus. Binders & Agendas are required for ALL NCMS students on campus. A huge thanks to our SAC Committee for funding our new NCMS Agendas this year! Every NCMS student will receive a personal copy to help them stay organized! We are also so proud of our partnership with Junior Achievement again this year! The career & college guest speakers who present in our classrooms have been amazing! This year, we plan to focus on real world experiences brought to life for our students with a wide variety of careers showcased! We are an AVID school and with all stakeholders in support of our mission, our students will continue to strive for greatness in all aspects of their educational journey.

If you did not return your books last year, or from a previous school you may return them to Mrs. Biela without a penalty.

Don't forget to log in your reading minutes into Beanstack. We will be giving out monthly prizes and random drawings to our top readers!

Cheer information meeting will be held on Thursday August 22nd in the Media Center 4:30-5 PM.

Please join our Instagram Page for all the 24-25 Season Tryout information.

Dear Parents and Students of Narcoossee Middle School,

Welcome to the Theater and Tech Design class! My name is Mrs. Acevedo, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my passion for theater with your children this year.

Theater is more than just a subject to me—it’s my life. I am deeply committed to fostering a creative and supportive environment where every student can explore their talents, build confidence, and discover the magic of storytelling. Whether your child is interested in acting, set design, lighting, or sound, this class will offer them the chance to dive into the many exciting aspects of theater.

In our class, students will not only learn the fundamentals of performance and technical design, but they will also collaborate, communicate, and think critically—skills that will serve them well beyond the stage. I believe that theater can be a transformative experience, and I am excited to see the growth and creativity that will emerge from each and every student.

I encourage open communication, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year. Together, we can make this a memorable and impactful experience for your children.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to an amazing year of theater with your students!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Acevedo
Theater Teacher
Narcoossee Middle School

lesly.acevedobeltran@osceolaschools.net

Cross Country

August 23rd, 26th, and 27th,

Boys' Soccer

August 20th, 22nd, and 23rd

Girls' Soccer:

August 19th, 20th, and 22nd

REMINDER: Please get physicals done ASAP and give completed form to the appropriate coach.

Scan QR code for Girls Soccer Tryouts information.

Band Parent Meeting on Wednesday, August 21st at 6pm in the Cafeteria.

Students need to charge their laptops the night before testing and have a great night's sleep. A nutritious breakfast is also encouraged for State Testing rediness.

For more testing information, contact: frances.velezcollazo@osceolaschools.net

Here Comes The Bus is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child's school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

You may call the Transportation Call Center if you have any other questions or concerns.

TRANSPORTATION CALL CENTER:

School days 6am-6pm 407-483-3673

Please have the following information ready when you call:

1. Student Legal Name (Student Number is helpful)
2. School Name
3. Bus ROUTE Number
4. Bus Stop Location (Pick-up / Drop-off)

We need your help to get more families to support the Box Tops program here at NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL. The more people that participate, the more our school can earn to help get the supplies it needs! This year, our goal is to earn $1,000.00 through Box Tops.

PLUS, you can earn a bonus for our school by inviting your friends, family, and other parents at NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL to sign up and participate in Box Tops. To refer friends to sign up, go to the Invite Friends section of the Box Tops app. (You can get there by tapping on the person icon in the upper-right corner of the app home screen.) You'll get a referral code that you can send to a friend. You'll BOTH earn Bonus Box Tops for our school when they scan their first receipt — that's extra cash that counts towards our Box Tops earnings goal of $1,000.00 this year.

Thanks for your help!

https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

See below for important information from the dean's office.

8/12 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL/FIRST DAY OF 1ST GRADING PERIOD

8/21 - NCMS Band Parent Meeting 6 PM

8/22 - Cheer Information Meeting 4:30-5 PM

8/29 - FAST ELA

If you are interested in joining a Media Center Club. Please go to the school website: https://osceolaschools.net/ncms and click on media center and then media center clubs.

Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, and Sphero's

If you want to apply to join the NCMS Robotics Team, or the NCMS Odyssey of the Mind team, please use the QR's below to fill out an application form.

For more information, mailto:Stephani.Mckeown@osceolaschools.net

Our mission at NCMS is to build environments in which positive behavior is more effective and more appealing to students than problem behavior. Students are recognized and praised for positive behaviors (i.e. Bear Bucks, Golden Tickets, Positive Referrals, etc.). Students can spend their Bear Bucks at our PBIS events/activities, dress down days, special cafe privileges, and at our Bear's Den in the Cafeteria.

Be Responsible

Encourage Others

Act Safely

Respect All

Strive For Success

We are in the process of welcoming our returning Business Partners as well as the new Business Partners. Feel free to reach out if you would like to become a part of our amazing "A" school.

NCMS is always looking for donations of school appropriate jeans for middle school students. Please drop off fairly used or new jeans that are NOT distressed with holes, tears, or frays.

We also welcome other school appropriate clothing such as polo shirts, spirit shirts, kaki's, bermuda shorts, belts and sneakers.

In addition, the school accepts various donations of school supplies. We thank you in advance for your generosity!

Does your child need social, emotional, or mental health stabilization? Devereux’s Mobile Crisis Services, provides free crisis services with trained counselors. Services are available 24 hours a day, every day including weekends and holidays.

Dial 2-1-1 or 407-839-HELP (4357).

If you or someone you know has been forced or coerced to perform sexual activities, or promised false opportunities, text or call us to set up a meeting with a mentor, advocate, or clinician.

YOU MAY BE A VICTIM IF:

• You are not free to come and go as you wish.
• You are involved in the comercial sex industry (prostitution, stripping, pornography) with a trafficker, or you are under 18.
• You do not have control over your own personal documents/money.
• You were recruited to your job through false promises.
• You are forced to provide labor or commercial sex.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• trauma-informed counseling
• psychoeducation
• court accompaniment
• life skills
• mentorship
• case management
• free food boxes & hygiene items
• access to 24/7 hotline
• advocacy
• referrals to other providers
• interpreter services available

For more information: https://onemorechild.org or antitrafficking@onemorechild.org

All students entering 7th grade must provide the school with an updated immunization record (FL form 680/white form). All 7th grade students must have (1) Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and all other required vaccines must be up-to-date.

After receiving the Tdap, please email the form to: ncmsregistration@osceolaschools.net

For FREE Vaccines, contact The Osceola County Health Department at 407-343-2066. Located on Fortune Road in Kissimmee.

ALCO

Nighttime English Classes for Adults at ALCO or at Narcoossee Middle School.

English Classes each Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 PM.

For more information, contact Carolina Figueroa at

NCMS 407-891-6600 or ALCO at 407-518-8140.

You may apply at: https://otech.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/apply/

Clases de Ingles para Adultos en ALCO o Narcoossee Middle School.

Clases cada martes y jueves de 5:30-8:30 PM.

Contacte a Carolina Figueroa en NCMS al 407-891-6600 o ALCO al 407-518-8140 para mas información.

Puede presentar su solicitud en: https://otech.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/apply/

AVID National Demonstration School

Mission Statement: Our number one priority is student achievement with high expectations being the responsibility of our entire school community.

Website: www.ncms.osceolaschools.net
Location: 2700 North Narcoossee Road, St. Cloud, FL, USA
Phone: 407-891-6600, Fax: 407-891-6610

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/NCMSbears

Instagram: ncmsblackbears

Dr. Francisco Rivera Mieles, Principal

Lucile Schneider, Assistant Principal

Jamie Hopkins, Assistant Principal

Carolina Figueroa, A-F Dean

Marlenys Vargas-Ortiz, G-O Dean

Samantha Alfred, P-Z Dean

Ronaldo Ortiz. A-F Counselor/PBIS

Dr. Gloria Martinez, G-O Counselor/MTSS/FIT

Maria Morales, P-Z Counselor

Heather Biela, Media Specialist

Marisha Smalling, Literacy Coach

Gabrielle Tandlich, Math Coach

Frances Velez-Collazo, Testing Coordinator

Meg Hodge, RCS

Marianela Abreu DeJesus, ESOL Compliance

Kremsa Susla, Psychologist

Michelle Lauria, Social Worker

Marisol Losada, Occupational Therapist