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Nighthawk News
Week of April 1, 2024
Our Vision: The Herbert Akins Road MS Learning Community collaborates to facilitate equitable outcomes and growth through social, emotional, and academic opportunities.
Communication Protocol
Week of April 1, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
Happy Easter to our Nighthawks who celebrate this holiday!
The 4th Quarter is here and begins Monday, April 1st and that's no April Fools!
Please follow us on our school's Facebook page, X "Twitter" account, and Instagram to stay abreast of up-to-date news and reminders throughout each school week. Scroll all the way to the end of this newsletter and click on the buttons to follow us on each platform!
We enjoyed hosting some of our rising 6th Grade Nighthawks for their Orientation this past Thursday, March 28th. We have another session on April 9th from 6:30-7:30. Please share with friends and neighbors if they will have a 6th grader at Herbert Akins Rd MS next year.
We hope to have you join us for our Spring Athletic Events! You can find the link to the schedule below.
Tracks 1, 2, and 3 begin their 4th quarter on Monday, April 1st and all students should be in attendance for a great launch into the last quarter as teachers review expectations and set goals with students on Monday, April 1st.
Our school's goal is to improve daily attendance during the 4th quarter, and it will require all of us to #StickTogether to have at least an average of 95% of students in attendance daily. We understand students have appointments but appreciate families scheduling them after 3:00 PM or on track out days. In addition, we encourage families to take vacations during track outs. Here are the 2023-24 school calendar and the 2024-25 school calendar for your planning purposes.
With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 2,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Rising 6th Grade Orientation for 2024-25
Rising 2024-25 Nighthawk Students: We hope to see you at one of our Orientation Nights! If you can't make the one for your assigned track, feel free to attend the event that works best for your family's schedule.
Positivity Project at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Cheering Others' Successes
Dear Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on.
Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. Often, it’s easy to become jealous or envious of others’ victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another person’s misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.
But making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.
Being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being and when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. Those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Rising FVHS 9th Graders and Families
Nighthawk Athletic News
This Week's Newsletter can be found here!
This week's Athletic Schedule:
Softball at Holly Grove MS on Monday, April 1st
Boys' Soccer at home against Fuquay Varina MS on Tuesday, April 2nd
Track Meet at Apex Friendship MS on Wednesday, April 3rd
Softball at home against Apex MS on Thursday, April 4th
NOTE: For students’ safety, all tracked out students MUST use carpool to be dropped off in front of school. Ideal drop-off time is between 3:20 - 3:30.
Mark your calendars for our End of Year Sports Banquet on Wednesday, May 22.
At the banquet, we recognize each sport from the 2023-24 school year.
Booster Club Memberships
Here is a link to the booster club website where information regarding sponsorships and memberships are available. Herbert Akins Road Middle School Booster Club
Booster Membership Square Site
Lastly, if you have any questions or need any help please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
Brent Winston
Athletic Director
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
919-694-8300 ext. 53051
Click the picture below for the Science Spelling Words.
The Spelling Bee will be held during FLIGHT Time Clubs from 9:15-9:45 over two Wednesdays.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Sign-up as a Free Agent or Sign-up as a 3 Player Team! Teams that sign-up together can pick their team name! Sign-up NOW to ensure you and your team get a spot in the tournament!
Little Mermaid Junior - 1st ever musical production at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Get your tickets now before they sell out! Click the photo below.
Apply for School Meals
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 línea para las comidas escolares Gratis/Precio Reducido: Español
Meal Benefits Expiration Date
Prior year meal benefits will carry over up to 30 school days in the new school year based on your student's school calendar. Families must reapply every school year if they are interested in receiving meal benefits.
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
Herbert Akins Rd MS Track Change Request Form 2024-25
This form will be reviewed through June 2024 if seats come available on tracks. Families will be notified prior to making the change.
We Need You as a Volunteer this Year!
Please take a moment to click here and register NOW!
Nighthawks PTA Information and Updates
Teacher / Staff Appreciation
PTA is getting an early start on collecting gift cards for Teacher / Staff Appreciation this year. Please sign up and add a small gift card to your next grocery store run! Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAEAE2BA7FE3-46949039-gift
Spiritwear Store Link https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/NC/Fuquay-Varina/Herbert+Akins+Road+Middle+School