Nighthawk News
Week of September 16, 2024
Week of November 25, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
- This is a reminder that students on Tracks 1, 3, and 4 have school on November 25th and 26th. There will be no school the remainder of the week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you enjoy relaxing times over the Thanksgiving holiday, and we look forward to welcoming Tracks 1, 3, and 4 back to the Nest on Monday, December 2, 2024.
- Buy Spirit Wear (the PTA receives a portion of sales) - Herbert Akins Road spirit wear, Fuquay-Varina, NC, Nighthawks | 1st Place Spiritwear
- Rent the Spirit Rock (for birthdays and other celebrations)
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With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 3,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Track 1: OPM: Identifying the good in others; Tracks 3 & 4: Social Intelligence
Dear Families,
This week, Track 1 will focus on the Other People Mindset of Gratitude. Gratitude means being aware of and grateful for good things that happen.
Gratitude is about feeling and showing thankfulness. It helps us see the good in others and in the world. People with gratitude are ready to appreciate and return kindness. Expert Robert Emmons says gratitude strengthens relationships because it makes us recognize how others support us.
Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is linked to more energy, empathy, happiness, and optimism. The good news is that gratitude can be practiced and strengthened like a muscle. The more we practice it, the more benefits we get.
To practice and encourage this strength at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Grades 6–8
This week, Tracks 3 and 4 will focus on the character strength of Leadership. Leadership means valuing each person in your group and encouraging everyone to do their best.
Leadership can be formal, like being a team captain, or informal, like helping others work together. It’s about getting things done while keeping the group’s spirit strong. Leadership isn’t just about telling people what to do — it’s about listening, understanding others, solving problems, and inspiring everyone to work toward a common goal.
As students learn more about leadership, they will see how working together with others can help them achieve more. Being a good leader helps build confidence and a strong sense of self.
To practice and encourage the character strength of leadership at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Grades 6–8
Please check out this week's Nighthawk Athletic Newsletter .
Winter Sports - Congratulations to all student athletes who made one of the winter athletic teams. We are proud of how many students showed their character strength of bravery to try out for one of the teams.
To prepare for future seasons ~
Click here for the video on how to do athletic physicals
Brent Winston
Athletic Director
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
919-694-8300 ext. 53051
Meal Benefits Expiration Date HAS PASSED - Please see below.
Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits.
To apply for free or reduced-price meals, you can do so online by visiting www.MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications will always be made available in our school's front office, or you can call 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920 to have one mailed to you.
- Application information
- Application information - información sobre la solicitud (Español)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions - preguntas frecuentes (Español)
- Sample application/Ejemplo de solicitud (Please fill out an original / Favor de completar una solicitud original)
- Meal charges policy | Cuentas de Alimentos
Online Application
- Apply for Free or Reduced Price Meals Online
- Solicitud en lÃnea para las comidas escolares Gratis/Precio Reducido: Español
Questions about applying for free and reduced meals:
(919) 856-2920 (English)
(919) 588-3535 (English and Spanish)
cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net
Free and Reduced-Price Benefits Office fax number:
(919) 856-3704
Please take a moment to click here and register NOW!
