NMS Update 1.26.2025

The entire 7th grade class will be participating in the Youth Frontiers Courage Retreat on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025.

Youth Frontiers (YF) is a nonprofit organization that has been delivering retreats to schools since 1987. They provide schools with experiences that inspire character, civility and community so that our next generation of leaders is grounded in character. On the Courage Retreat, the YF Programs Staff will focus on creating a more positive school community by engaging students in a variety of activities that enhance self-confidence, empathy and connectedness. Here is a link if you would like to read more information about the program https://www.youthfrontiers.org/courage-retreat/

The retreat will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield. On this day, we will divide our 7th graders into two groups to attend this event. Team 1 will be at Bethel and Team 2 will be at St. John’s. All 7th grade students are expected to attend just like a regular school day. They will leave school around 8:30 AM and arrive back to NMS at the end of the school day. No permission form or payment is needed for this event.

Students may bring their own lunch from home. If you would like the school to prepare a lunch for them, please fill out this google form Courage Retreat Lunch Request by January 17th.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Support Office at 507-663-0664.

Thank you!

Your Student Support Team

Natalie Amy

Jenny Streefland

Cori Yamry

Marcy Korynta

Heather Stanton Ims

The middle school continues to maintain a strong partnership with both St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges, which includes teacher volunteers, tutors, and field experiences. We are excited to share an opportunity with our families regarding an upcoming research project with Fiona Liberge, a senior at Carleton College. Fiona is seeking student participants for her study, and we encourage interested families to learn more below. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Message from Fiona Liberge:

Hello! My name is Fiona Liberge, and I am a senior in the Cognitive Science Program at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. I am conducting research on how young minds make connections between narrative stories and am looking for students to participate.

In my study, I will assess what your child remembers from Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and explore how their familiarity with that story relates to their understanding of a similar myth that I have written.

For more details about the study, please review and complete the attached consent form. Physical consent forms are also available in the school office.

Thank you for considering participation in my research!

Best regards,
Fiona Liberge

https://forms.gle/mEKabxnK2xEq8UFC6

We are excited to share a resource we have at the Northfield Middle School- The Raider Closet. It is a place that ALL students are welcome to use. The Raider Closet has coats, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, pants, shirts, shoes, and more! If you have a middle school student that could use any of these supplies have them come to the student support office during their study hall or before/after school and we can help them pick out what they need! Questions feel free to reach out to Heather Stanton Ims, School Social Worker at 507-663-0685.

Who: All WEB Leaders (WEB Leaders Only)

What: WEB Buck Hill Snow Tubing

Cost: $20 for 2 hours of tubing

Where: Buck Hill (15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306)

When: Thursday, January 30th 2025 from 4-6pm

Please use this link to pay online:

https://northfieldschools.revtrak.net/middle-school/school-fees-1/middle-school-field-trips/#/list

If you are interested in joining Clay Target this Spring. Please come to the informational meeting on March 10th at 6:00 in the upper cafe at the High School.

Hook up with the HS Bass Fishing Team this summer, and unleash your inner angler. Offered in partnership with Northfield High School; the Cannon River Outdoors Club; and Community Education, this fun and experiential program will deliver significant outcomes. Combining hands-on learning from your boat captain with competitive tournaments (3 MN HS BASS Tournaments, MN Regional; State; and National qualifiers; a virtual and SATT Fishing League, and MN HS Muskie Tournaments), you will acquire an understanding of lake navigation; gain knowledge around fish habitat; practice with a variety of lures; rods; reels; and fishing techniques, and build confidence; friendships; and a lasting connection with your boat captain.

Registration fee includes membership to Minnesota Junior B.A.S.S. Nation and all tournament entries. Anglers must purchase a membership for Bass Masters ($10) once they are on the team. Further information regarding training and tournament dates, etc. will be available at the informational meeting Monday, February 3, at 7 pm in the high school auditorium.

Registration deadline: Friday, Feb. 14. Adults with boats are needed as boat captains.

Please contact Craig Johnson if interested (cjohnson@northfieldschools.org, 507-581-0311)

https://northfieldschools.ce.eleyo.com/course/1648/winter-spring-2025/bass-fishing-team

We are excited to host our Parent and Student Night for the incoming ninth grade class of 2029 on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Students with a last name beginning with “A” through “L” please plan to attend on Monday, February 10, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and students with a last name beginning with “M” through “Z” please plan to attend from 7:00-8:00 p.m. If the assigned time does not work for you, please feel free to attend the other scheduled meeting time.

We are planning an introduction with administrators and counselors in the auditorium, a department information fair in the lower cafeteria and activities for students. More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

NHS School Counselors will also be visiting your child’s classrooms on February 10th to share information and begin the registration process for 9th grade classes. I will share more details about the specific activities planned for Parent and Student Night at NHS in the coming weeks.

We are looking forward to meeting and working with you! It is our hope that you will take this opportunity to learn about our school programs. Please feel free to call me at 507-645-3473 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Shane Baier, Principal

Northfield High School

The middle school Fitness Center is opening for business again! If you want to improve your strength, flexibility, & endurance, join your friends in the FC after school. Using the Fitness Center is a great way to get your body tuned up and connect with friends! Please contact Coaches Natalie Amy (namy@northfieldschools.org) or Paul Stanaway (pstanaway@northfieldschools.org) with any registration questions. Fitness Center runs Mondays-Thursdays, from 3:00-4:30 PM each night. Students can come as many nights per week as their schedule allows. The first day of Fitness Center for Quarter 3 is Monday, January 27th.

Students must be registered before they can participate in any NMS activity. You can get more detailed activity information and complete the registration process by going to our middle school activities website and clicking on the registration button. You will need your student’s ID number, which can be found in Family Access/Skylert under “Other ID.” The student ID will be a nine-digit number. If you need any assistance, please contact Kari Hartwig KHartwig@northfieldschools.org or at 507-663-0680.

*Fitness Center t-shirts are on sale for $5.00 in the main office.*

There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come! Mrs. Holland and the Yearbook Club are excited to bring you the 2024-2025 Northfield Middle School Yearbook. Watch for announcements on how you may submit photos and content to be included this year. Order your's today!

Monday, January 27: Gold - Day 2

Music Lesson Day 4

• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, Cultural Cooking Club, Sports Club (kickball)
• Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm, Computer Lab
• Fitness Center, Quarter 3 Session begins, 3:00 pm
• School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm

Tuesday, January 28: Maroon - Day 1

Music Lesson Day 5

• Division Street Singers, 3:00 pm
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• Knowledge Bowl Regionals Meet, 7:45 am; Ice cream social afterwards, NMS Cafeteria
• Grade 7 Courage Retreat, 8:30 am
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, Cultural Cooking Club, ESports, Padrinos, Sports Club

Wednesday, January 29: Gold - Day 2

Music Lesson Day 6

• One hour late start, 8:57 am
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, Young Chefs, Sports Club, LGBTQIA+, Knit & Crochet Club
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• Drama Rehearsal, 3:00 pm

Thursday, January 30: Maroon - Day 1

Music Lesson Day 7

• Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am
• MSYC, 3:00 pm - Homework Help, MESA, ESports, Leadership Club, Sports Club (gym games)
• Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
• Drama Rehearsal, 3:00 pm
• WEB Leader Only Buck Hill Tubing, 4:00 pm

Friday, January 31: Gold - Day 2

Music Lesson Day 8

• Chamber Orchestra, 3:00 pm

Saturday, February 1:

• Speech Meet @ NMS

January 27 - School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm, District Office

January 27 - Quarter 3 Fitness Center begins

January 27 - Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm, Computer Lab

January 28 - Courage Retreat, Grade 7, 8:30 am

January 28 - Knowledge Bowl Regionals Meet, 7:45 am

January 30 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am

January 30 - WEB Leader Tubing Event, 4:00 pm

February 1 - Speech Meet @ NMS

February 3 - Yearbook Club, 3:00 pm, Computer Lab

February 6 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15

February 7 - WEB Leader Meeting, 7:30 am

February 7 - Student Council Dance, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (cost is $5.00)

February 12 - WEB Spoons event, 11:15 am

February 14 & 15 - Drama Performances, 7:00 pm, NMS Auditorium (no entry or gate fee)

February 17 - No School, President's Day

Tutoring Hotline is a volunteer program that matches Carleton volunteers with Rice County students of all ages in need of free, one-on-one academic assistance in any subject. Our program supports students who already have a set curriculum; our tutors are not equipped to assign new content. Approved tutors sign up for specific tutoring requests depending on their academic interests and availability and will meet with students for about one hour, once a week in a public location or via Zoom. Tutoring sessions are individualized to the student’s needs and may include review of concepts learned in school, preparation for upcoming tests, help with homework, etc.

Activities Hotline

507-645-3559

Attendance Line

507-663-0655

Benjamin Bus

507-645-5720

NMS Main Office

507-663-0650

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7:15 am - 3:45 pm

Nurse

507-663-0656

School Fax #

507-663-0660

Student Support Office

507-663-0664

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Our School Counselors are available to assist families with class schedules and questions you may have:

Jenny Streefland - student last name A-H
Natalie Amy - student last name I-P

Cori Yamry - student last name Q-Z

The Northfield School District does not discriminate on the bases of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment. You can learn more at https://northfieldschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/ under the Title IX tab."

Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650

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Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650