NWMS Weekly Parent Update

Good afternoon,

It is indeed a great time to be a NWMS Viking - thanks to our community, Ms. Cline, was able to drive two carloads of donations to Ashe County Middle School on Friday morning! The principal at Ashe County Middle School shared the following text message:

I just need to tell you that I’ve sat in a room and read through those cards and I’m crying my eyes out. What a kind, wonderful group of students you have. Thank you so much for leading such an incredible group of kids. I look forward to talking with you soon! Have a wonderful weekend! Ms. Hines, Principal, Ashe County Middle School.

We will continue to accept donations for this school and in particular two members of the school community who lost their homes. The details for one these students include:

He is a size medium in men's for shirts/hoodies/sweatpants. A size 18 in boys for jeans. He is a size 9 in shoes and likes Nike stuff, north face, hooey but he will be happy with anything. He loves anything to do with PlayStation. He is mostly into clothes and PlayStation.

The principal will share more about the other student that also lost his home and we will share that information with everyone. Thank you for your kindness and for your donations. We are also still collecting warm clothing, basic school supplies and backpacks for the school as well.

This week at Northwest Guilford Middle School we recognize Red Ribbon Week. Our School Social Worker, Ms. Baker, has put together ideas for us to recognize this week and ways for us to send a message across our community to stay Drug Free. Please see the details in the calendar information below. We encourage everyone to participate!

Finally, this week we are happy to share last week several members of our school's music department were selected into All County Orchestra! Also, this past Saturday, our talented ITS students showcased their skills at the NC JR State Theatre Festival, delivering standout performances and bringing home impressive honors.

Let's make it a great week,

Mrs. Francisco

Monday, 10/21

• Team Up Against Drugs - wear your favorite team t-shirt or jersey
  
• Student Council after school
• Chess Club after school
• Girls Soccer and Boys Volleyball @ Eastern

Tuesday, 10/22

• Give Drugs the Boot - wear western wear
• Book Fair Preview Begins
• Chess Club before school
• FBLA before school
• School Based Leadership Team Meeting 4:00 in Media Center
• PTO Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A (see picture below)

Wednesday, 10/23

• Join the Fight Against Drugs - wear camouflage
• Run/Walk Club before school
• Purple Star Club before school
• Girls who Game Club before school
• Zoology Club before school
• Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer @ Jamestown
• Football @ Home vs. Southeast

Thursday, 10/24

• Impact Club before school
• 8th Grade Field Trip to State Fair
• Drugs Turn You Inside Out - wear your clothes inside out
• Zoology Club after school
• Battle of the Books after school

Friday, 10/25

• Drug Free from Head to Toe - wear hats and crazy socks
• Theatre Field Trip
• Spotlight Breakfast

Upcoming:

• Oct. 28 - Book Fair Begins
• Oct. 28 - Book Fair Family Night - everyone is invited!
• Oct. 29 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer @ Home vs. Southeast
• Oct. 30 - 7th Grade Vision Screenings
• Oct. 30 - Football @ Home
• Nov. 1 - End of 1st Quarter

A sales tax referendum is on the ballot this year. The Sales Tax Referendum is for Teachers and Frontline Workers. Did you know, the current teacher salary supplement in Guilford County is, on average, 35% lower than that in peer counties? The proposed sales tax won't apply to groceries, gas, or prescriptions. What is the impact of the referendum? If it passes, a $20 pizza would cost an additional 5 cents in tax to support our local public schools. Guilford County Commissioners have made a commitment to education and a vote this November (or during Early Voting) could mean higher pay for GCS teachers and frontline workers.

Early voting started last week. You do not need to vote at your designated site to cast a ballot. Visit www.gcsnc.com/salestax to learn more about this tax referendum and to find polling locations near you.

Come one, come all! The NWGMS Carnival Book Fair is coming to town on Tuesday, October 22nd through Friday, November 1st. We are looking for Volunteers and Donations, especially for Family Night October 28th, to make this a success! ALL profits support the NWGMS Media Center. Visit this link for details:

https://ptsonwgms.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=8949bf00-3e92-47c1-8dd1-dfa72921a9cf~s.9223370308452409127

***When signing up for anything on our PTSO website at PTBoard, if a School Code is needed it is VNAMRV.

The Viking Market is preparing for its school-wide opening on Monday, October 21.

The Viking Market will be open every Monday/Wednesday/Friday. The hours are 8:00-8:25 AM. Snack, novelty and school supplies are available and only cash is accepted.

Do you like animals and learning about them? Are you interested in doing projects to help local ecosystems? Then join the newly created ZOOLOGY Club sponsored by Mr. Kratovil! The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:20 - 8 AM in Mr. Kratovil's room, room 117. The second meeting will be held Thursday, October 24 after school until 4:15, also in Mr. Kratovil's room, room 117.

Cafeteria Manager, Ms. Vangie Smith, is seeking parent, staff, and student input about Cafeteria Services and meals. Please complete the survey using the link below:

NWMS School Lunch Survey

The NWEA MAP Family Reports will be distributed to students next week. Please check with your child to be sure they have brought it home for your review.

Our Viking Cash Crusade has set sail and we have currently raised $8,665 of our $20,000 goal! A big thank you to Sheetz and JNA Signs LLC for partnering with us as our Viking Cash Crusade Co-Sponsors! Viking Cash Crusade is our primary fundraiser. It is a direct donation campaign where funds collected allow the PTSO to operate this school year, help fund our programs and events, as well as support staff and students in numerous ways. Thank you so much to all who have donated - however, WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Please share this with your family and friends so we can pull off all that is planned this school year. See VCC Donation Form for all the awesome raffle prizes we are offering: https://ptsonwgms.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5057&form=5

Stay in the know this school year: join the PTSO and receive their Weekly Newsletter! Do you have your red and black gear for the year?! The Viking Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN!! Want to catch the next sporting event but can't remember the info? All of these forms, dates, and more can be found on our website: ptsonwgms.ptboard.com

October Student Spotlight Breakfast Donation Sign Up: https://ptsonwgms.ptboard.com/sgnvw?signup=8949bf00-3e92-47c1-8dd1-dfa72921a9cf~s.9223370308271089607

Thursday, October 22nd (5:00pm-7:00pm) - Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A on West Friendly Ave.

Come one, come all! The NWGMS Carnival Book Fair is coming to town on Tuesday, October 22nd through Friday, November 1st. We are looking for Volunteers and Donations to make this a success! ALL profits support the NWGMS Media Center. Visit this link for details: https://ptsonwgms.ptboard.com/sgnvw

Homeroom and WIN Teachers - please review this information with your groups (it is also being sent to parents on Sunday):

Parents, we are making things easier for your student to purchase new ONE cards. We now will take money every morning in the Main Office, rather than just the two days a week. In addition, if you don’t mind paying a convenience fee, you may purchase a new card using your student’s K12 payment account. We will receive a record of the purchase, but you are welcome to notify us once you have paid the fee, if you prefer. The cost of a new One Card is $5.00. As a reminder, all students are expected to wear a One Card each day so if your child has lost or damaged their card we will need them to purchase a new one.

Please review the photos below for Lost items. These will be donated to a WNC Ashe County Middle School by Friday, 10/25 if they are not claimed.