NMS Update 5.12.2024
Northfield Middle School 2023-2024
Message from the Principal
**en Español**
Middle School Families:
We want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all our middle school Mom’s. We should all be thankful for our Mom each and every day, but on this day I hope we all give them a little extra love and tell them just how much they are appreciated.
As we begin the last full month of our school year, we want to make sure all students continue to work hard and stay engaged in their school work. Finish strong, remember your purpose...EVERY day matters! Please have a conversation with your student about showing PRIDE (Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, Excellence) all the way into summer. Additionally, attendance is important. If your student needs to be absent, we ask that families contact the attendance line (507-663-0655) or email Jen Henriksen (jhenriksen@northfieldschools.org). Thank you for your support with this.
This is also a good time for families to connect with your students about starting to clear out their lockers, return media center materials, and return any classroom materials they may have checked out that are no longer needed. Students should also check the lost and found area outside the media center and inside the locker rooms for any missing items.
Be sure to read our latest NMS Update 5.12.2024 to get end of year and summer event information. Please be looking for School Transportation forms for the 2024-2025 school year. These forms were sent home with your student on Thursday, May 9. Benjamin Bus would like to have all forms returned to the middle school by May 23, 2024.
Have a terrific Mother’s Day and don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support or have questions.
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School Principal
Morning News
Middle School Calendar
BUS REGISTRATION
2024 - 2025 Bus Registration forms
Parents, please watch for your students bus registration forms the week of May 7th. Bus registration forms will be sent home with your student and should be returned back to the middle school main office by May 24th. The online option will not be available until after September 6th, the start of the 24 - 25 school year. If your student does not receive a pre-filled bus form for some reason, blank forms will be available in the main office. You can always call Benjamin Bus @ 507-645-5720 to request transportation form for the 2024-2025 school year.
Middle School Youth Center
Talk They Hear You
Talk to your teens about the risks associated with marijuana use.
Make sure they know the facts.
It’s illegal for people under age 21 to use and possess marijuana in Minnesota, and the legal ramifications could vary widely. If your child is in possession of marijuana, they will be disqualified from participating in sports and activities. In addition, using marijuana before age 18 may affect how the brain builds connections for functions like attention, memory and learning. For more facts about marijuana, visit https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/images/tipsforteens_marijuana_508.jpg
Hable con sus hijos adolescentes sobre los riesgos asociados con el consume de marihuana. Asegúrese de que conozcan las realidades.
Es ilegal que personas menores de 21 años consuman y posean marihuana en Minnesota, y las ramificaciones legales podrían variar ampliamente. Si su hijo está en posesión de marihuana, será descalificado para participar en deportes y actividades. Además, consumir marihuana antes de los 18 años puede afectar la forma en que el cerebro establece conexiones para funciones como la atención, la memoria y el aprendizaje. Para obtener más datos sobre la marihuana, visite https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-03-03-011.png
Upcoming NMS Events
May 10th: Duck Cup Presentation, Grades 6-8, Hours 1-3
May 10th: Media Center: Last movie Friday
May 17th: 8th Grade Funfest 5:00 - 7:00 pm
May 17th: Media Center: Last day to check out books
May 17th: Media Center: LAST Popcorn Friday
May 21st: MS Choir Concert, 7:00 pm, NMS Auditorium
May 23rd: Grade 7 Historical Society Field Trip (Hovden)
May 23rd: Media Center: All books due
May 28th: Grade 7 Historical Society Field Trip (Hovden)
May 28th: MS Spring Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm, NMS Auditorium
May 28th - June 6th: Media Center closed. During this time the Media Center will open for Brain Games during 4th hour for lunch students only - no study hall students. Overdue books can be returned during this time as well.
May 29th: MS Band Concert, 6:00 pm, NMS Auditorium
May 30th: Grade 6 Fort Snelling Field Trip, Team 1
May 30th: Grade 7 Historical Society Field trip (O'Neill)
May 31st: Grade 6 Fort Snelling Field Trip, Team 2
May 31st: Grade 7Historical Society Field trip (O'Neill)
8th Grade Fun Fest
8th Grade Fun Fest is on Friday, May 17th from 5:00-8:00 pm at NMS. There will be inflatables, a photo booth, bingo, door/grand prizes, food, and much more.
TICKETS: Student tickets are $10 in advance OR $15 dollars at the door on May 17. Ticket sales will begin soon. Watch for the online link to be posted in Schoology.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS: We will need volunteers for this fun event. Sign up today!
Fun Fest Volunteer Sign up
DONATIONS:
To donate items to this year's 8th grade Fun Fest, please add your name to this form:
For more information, contact our Student Support team:
Jenny Streefland (jstreefland@northfieldschools.org)
Natalie Amy (namy@northfieldschools.org)
Cori Yamry (cyamry@northfieldschools.org)
Heather Stanton Ims (hstantonims@northfieldschools.org)
Marcy Korynta (mkorynta@northfieldschools.org)
Grade 7 Historical Society Field Trip
On either Thursday, May 23rd, or Tuesday, May 28th (depending on the first letter of the student's last name) 7th-grade Social Studies students on Team Two (Mrs. Hovden) will be taking a trip to the Northfield Historical Museum for a tour of the bank museum. This trip will take place during your child's social studies period only. You can click here for Mrs. Hovden's online permission form.
On either Thursday, May 30th, or Friday, May 31st (depending on the first letter of the student's last name) 7th-grade Social Studies students on Team One (Mr. O'Neill) will be taking a trip to the Northfield Historical Museum for a tour of the bank museum. This trip will take place during your child's social studies period only. You can click here for Mr. O'Neill's online permission form.
NMS Administrators
Connect with Greg Gelineau
Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650
Connect with Michael O'Keefe
Email: mokeefe@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650