1/2 - Welcome Back to School

1/7 - State Reading Testing

1/8 - State Reading Testing

1/8 - Late Start

1/14 - NMS Band Winter Concert @ High School 6:30PM

1/14 - Berwick PTO Meeting @ Knowlton Cafeteria 6:30PM

1/15 - Late Start

1/20 - NO School - MLK Jr. Day

1/21 - State Math Testing

1/22 - State Math Testing

1/22 - NO Late Start - Arrival Starts at 7:00

1/23 - NMS Chorus Winter Concert @ High School 6:30PM

1/24 - End of 1st Semester

1/27 - Start of 2nd Semester

1/29 - Late Start

The Student Souncil Service Committee ran donation drives for the past few weeks. They collected clothing, toys, food and hygiene products. The committee members: Brielle, Avery, Ivy, and Justice, organized this hugely successful event! The student council will be donating items to local charities and organizations and will be using some items to create busy boxes for children in hospitals.

Before break, NMS staff and students gathered in the gym to recognize students who have a 3.0 or higher average in Work Habits and Conduct. There were 291 students who met the 3.0 or higher average criteria for Work Habits and 317 students who met the same criteria for Conduct. We pulled names to give out customized NMS Squire Gatorade water bottles to 2 lucky students in each category. Congratulations to Jackson Toof, Myah Nielsen, Kiko Paskowski and Aiden Martin!

• Be aware of the test schedule. Be sure to find out which days and times students are testing.
• Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and a good night’s sleep. Continue going to bed early throughout testing.
• Make sure your child eats a good breakfast at home or at school. It helps with concentration and focus.
• Be on time for school, and be at school every day during testing.
• Avoid scheduling appointments that can be done at a later date.
• Dress your child in layered clothing. This way, he/she may add clothing to get warmer or remove some clothing to be cooler.
• Make sure your child has a book to read when the test session is complete.
• Have a positive attitude!

The Winter 2 Sports season at Noble Middle School is right around the corner! This season will begin on Monday, February 3rd and will include Volleyball, Indoor Track, Wrestling, and Unified Basketball. Registration is open and can be completed online by following the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Asst. Athletic Director, Alex McCormack-Kuhman (alex.mccormack-kuhman@msad60.org).

Register HERE: https://www.athletics.rsu60.org/registration

Come support our Squires' teams as we round out our Winter 1 season. All home events for the month are listed below. Please note, the schedule is subject to change - please refer to our online schedule for the most up-to-date information: https://www.mpaschedules.org/public/genie/1142/school/59/

**All games played at NMS Becky Good Gymnasium**

Tues. 1/7: 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Massabesic (7th @ 3:30pm, 8th @ 4:45pm)

Fri. 1/10: 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Berwick Acd. (7th @ 3:30pm, 8th @ 4:45pm)

Mon, 1/13: 8th Boys & Girls Basketball vs Kennebunk (Girls @ 4:30pm, Boys @ 5:30pm)

Weds. 1/15: 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Biddeford (7th @ 4:15pm, 8th @ 5:30pm)

Weds. 1/22: 7th & 8th Girls Basketball vs Wells (7th @ 4:00pm, 8th @ 5:00pm)

Mon. 1/27: 7th & 8th Girls Basketball vs Kittery (7th @ 3:30pm, 8th @ 4:30pm)

Are you interested in coaching our Squires to success?! We have multiple coaching positions for our Winter 2 and Spring season that we are looking to fill. All positions are advertised on schoolspring.com. If you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact Asst. Athletic Director, Alex McCormack-Kuhman (alex.mccormack-kuhman@msad60.org).

1. Middle School Volleyball Asst. Coach (Athletics-NMS) - Job Posting #4902585

2. Middle School Indoor Track Head Coach - Boys (Athletics) - Job Posting #4894541

3. Middle School Indoor Track Head Coach - Girls (Athletics) - Job Posting #4894550

4. Middle School Track & Field Head Coach - Girls (Athletics) - Job Posting #4894536

5. Middle School Outdoor Track Head Coach - Boys (Athletics) - Job Posting #4812291

On select dates, students have had the opportunity to cheer on their peers. NMS Super Fans have enjoyed playing halftime games and watching NMS Squires show-off their athletic skills. There are still dates for students to stay after school. Permission Slips can be obtained from Mrs. Leon in Room 201.

There are risks as an adult, but even greater risks for children! The American Academy of Pediatrics suggest that children under the age of 12 should NOT eat or drink any caffeine-containing foods or drinks. For children older than 12, caffeine intake should be between 85-100 mg per day maximum. At NMS we encourage students to not consume energy drinks and to make healthy choices.

At NMS we believe spending time outdoors has a range of benefits for both mental and physical health, including reduced stress, improved mood, increased vitamin D levels, enhanced cognitive function, all thanks to the positive effects of exposure to nature and sunlight. NMS students will go outside as long as the weather is not below 10 degrees considering wind chill or raining steadily. With that being said, it is crucial that students come prepared for all weather conditions. If having a coat and/or boots is a factor, please reach out to us. We can help!

Yearbooks are always on sale and cheapest at the beginning of the year, order early and save money!!! Yearbook costs are now $40. We will have order forms in the office- but easiest to order online! Payment plans are available on the website. When ordering, include homeroom teacher's name.