Dear North Harford Middle School Parents,

We hope this message finds you well as we transition into fall.

As a school, we continue to focus on improving our school attendance. Students should be in school every day except when they are sick. Strong attendance has a proven impact on school success. Our education program is built on the premise that consistent attendance is vital to a student’s success in the classroom. Chronic absence-missing 10 percent or more of school days for any reason—can translate into missed social interaction in addition to classroom instruction and discussion.

As a friendly reminder, I ask that you find time in your busy schedule to complete the FY 2026 Budget Input Survey: https://www.hcps.org/superintendent/stateofthedistrict.aspx

540-360-180!

We make every day count!

Go Hawks!

Marc A. Manzo

We want to instill good habits while students are in the middle school that will transfer to success at the high school and beyond. So, all students and parents are asked to keep track of their school attendance and are reminded that a total of 18 days absence and greater for a school year is considered chronic absenteeism and could have negative effects on academics and eligibility.

Whether excused or unexcused, a total of 18 days absence and greater for a school year can/will affect the ability to have dual enrollment classes paid for and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.

Questions on attendance? Please reach out to NHMS administration. Sending in an absence note feel free to email. Megan.Johnson@hcps.org

November 8th: 1st Quarter ends

November 11th: Schools and Offices Closed - Veterans Day

November 12th: 2nd Quarter Begins

November 14th: Picture retakes

November 15th: HAC UPDATE

November 22nd: Report Cards for 1st Quarter will be available via HAC.

November 27th: HAC UPDATE/ 3hr Early Dismissal

November 28th and 29th: Schools and Offices Closed -Thanksgiving Break

December 5th: Magnet Schools Applications due

If your child needs help with the application to a magnet school please email Hannah.Bittner@hcps.org 8th Grade School Counselor

Parents of 8th graders be on the lookout for Vision and Hearing screening results coming home with your student. Please have follow up done if necessary. Referrals will be attached to the results form. Thank you! Please email Jody.Edwards@hcps.org with questions.

The Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore is a place that provides comfort for children and their families who are facing illness and staying in Baltimore hospitals. The House gives them a place to stay and food to ear so that families don't have to worry about another bill. This year Hawks Council will be supporting the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore by collecting and donating can tabs. This will help provide transportation for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you for your support!

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Please join STARS Club in spreading warmth and joy this holiday season by participating in Project Comfort.

Project Comfort, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort, care, and connection to seniors in nursing homes, particularly those facing profound isolation.

Our blanket drive aims to spread warmth and joy by providing each senior with a cozy blanket, a handwritten card, and, most importantly, a visitor.

Did you know 60% of nursing home residents do not receive a single visitor? You can make a difference! This initiative simply requires spreading the word and collecting blankets or creating cards. All donations are to be dropped off at NHMS no later than November 29th. Thank you!

Click the link below to contribute!

See the flyer below for a list of the non-perishable food items we are collecting. Additionally, we are in need of Turkey Donations, Disposable Roasting Pans, Tin Foil, and Spices.

Alternatively, if you would like to make a monetary donation Anne Greene is collecting cash in the NHMS main office.

Devon Vogt: 6th grade counselor mark.vogt@hcps.org

Carli Page: 7th grade counselor carli.pagie@hcps.org

Hannah Bittner: 8th grade counselor hannah.bittner@hcps.org

Don't forget about our FREE online tutoring service!

https://www.hcps.org/students/tutoring.aspx

Substitutes Needed

· HCPS Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rates:

• $150.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed any education under a four year Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.)
• $165.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree or beyond from an accredited college or university.)

1. Complete an Online Employment Application, attach supporting documentation (copy of transcript, degree, teaching certificate, etc.), and provide three professional references (note that friends and family are not acceptable references and will not be accepted). You must provide proof of a high school diploma to be eligible to substitute in elementary and middle schools. To be eligible to substitute in high schools you must provide proof of at least sixty credits from an accredited college or university. Human Resources will then review your application.
2. Completion of a screening interview
3. Upon a successful interview, you will receive further instructions