NMS Tiger Times

Dear NMS Families,

The NMS has been hard at work. Students have been making mathematics come alive posting activities and student work across the building. The students in the eighth grade started attending presentations by the high school staff for offerings at MPS. Milab students got to apply their skills.

We are so grateful for the PTA Winter Carnival. This year there were approximately 100 more students attending. Johnny T Tiger was available for photographs with students and staff. We loved having former NMS students run some of the games. The volunteers commented on how well behaved and polite the students were across the event. Students reported having an awesome time with their friends. We appreciate the opportunity for the students to enjoy the school in a more relaxed way.

In partnership,

Dr. Tucker

The Winter Carnival offered a wide-range of activities with something for everyone. In the gym there was a dodgeball game where even a few teachers participated in this high energy game. Multiple games of basketball were happening. A few students got to show of their skills for their teachers.

In the cafeteria students got to make bracelets, cards and notes while the DJ played holiday music. Students competed with one another in games around the room. Face painting, tattoos and tinsel hair accessorized students to feel the winter spirit.

Our first 8thExposure program day was a success! We welcomed current students and faculty from the MHS Biomedical Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing/MiLab programs on Friday to present to our rising 9th graders. The purpose of these presentations was to learn more about academic pathway options and help rising 9th graders make informed decisions about their high school decisions and course selections.

There are four remaining sessions: Graphic Design, TV Pro (12/16), Engineering, and Computer Science (1/3/2025). Please sign up in advance at this google link if you are interested in learning about these programs. The google form only works for student MPS emails.

Students have been practicing and applying their math skills! You will notice these concepts around the clusters and hallways.

• 8th graders gearing up for the Pythagorean Theorem - to calculate the length of a right triangle's hypotenuse and then find its Perimeter
• Using stacking cups as a fun way to practice math facts
• Solving Order of Operations puzzle
• Sharing their knowledge around the school - Area of Triangles
• 6th grade students honed in on their math skills
• Learning with Versatiles
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Our school environment will living the math life~

The MiLab students worked diligently to prepare the classroom environment using their engineering skills and small tools. The students took great pride in their work!

Looking for something fun to do with kids? The state is looking for help from our students K-8 in naming snow plows in each school's highway district!

Students in K through 8th grade have a chance to show off their creativity and wit by proposing names for a snowplow in their school’s Highway District. Submissions due by December 13th, winners announced on December 20th.

Come up with a name 20 characters or less and complete this quick form.

https://www.mass.gov/forms/name-a-snowplow-contest-submission

Reminder:

Costumes are due Tuesday, December 17th. Cast members must bring ALL costume pieces to rehearsal on Tuesday, December 17th. The Costume List is available in Google Classroom.

Next week's schedule:

Monday, December 16th - Cue to Cue / Music Rehearsal - Full Cast & Full Crew

Tuesday, December 17th - Costume Day - Full Cast & NO Crew

Wednesday, December 18th - Cue to Cue / Choreography Rehearsal - Full Cast & Full Crew

• Tuesday, December 17th

  • Orchestra - 6:30PM

  • Arrive at 6PM - report to cafeteria for tuning and warm-up

  • Band 7:00 PM

  • Arrive at 6:30 - report to cafeteria for tuning and warm-up

  • Chorus 7:45

  • Arrive at 7:15 - report to the chorus room for warm-ups

  
  

  
  

  • Concert attire - Dressing up is encouraged since the concert is a celebration of our hard work!

  • White top (with undershirt - stage lights are bright and can make white look sheer.)

  • Black bottoms - pants, long skirt, etc.

  • Shoes - comfortable, safe shoes that compliment the outfit.

  
  

  • Concert participation is 10% of the grade for band class - like homework, but done all together.

  • Students and families do not need to stay for all 3 performances, but are invited to do so if they choose.

  • Students who stay to watch other concerts are expected to be supervised by their families

Art Club: December 10th, 17th

Builder's Club: December 10th, 17th (Every Tuesday)

Chess Club: December 11th, January 15th, January 29th, February 12th, March 12th, March 26th, April 16th, May 14th, and June 4th

GSA: December 9th, January 6th (Every Other Monday)

Student Council: December 4th (First Wednesday of Every Month)

We wanted to make sure that we shared the final pumpkin patch from our grateful experience!

Athletics Newsletter for November

Art Studio Newsletter for Winter

Counseling Newsletter

Library- Media Newsletter for December

Family and Community Resources Newsletter for December

School Council: November 20, 2024 3:00-4:00 pm

Term Ends: December 3, 2024

Fall Sports Awards: December 10th 6:30 PM

The Performing Arts Booster group will be meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at 6:30PM in the music room (M5) at the Nichols Middle School. Parents, guardians, caregivers, and supporters of the arts are invited.

Interested in seeing what the Drama Club at the High School is all about. Come see what the MHS students have been putting their whole hearts into!

This year the students will be performing in "A Christmas Carol: the Musical". Bring your families and make it a night supporting the HS, and if your students are planning to attend MHS this will be a great opportunity for them to see what awaits them!

A Christmas Carol is an all-ages musical based on Charles Dickens' timeless classic. This story of love, regret, and transformation touches on the life of Ebeneezer Scrooge as he discovers what the holidays are all about. "

We’re excited to introduce One Middleborough: Learning Together, a new program designed to provide families with valuable resources on a wide range of topics. From incorporating math into everyday activities with your child to mental health support, we’ve got you covered.

This program will feature short videos, mini-podcasts, flyers, and events, all aimed at helping families navigate important topics. Watch Superintendent Lyons share the vision behind One Middleborough: Learning Together in this brief video.

Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know by filling out the form on the One Middleborough page!

www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/our-district/one-middleborough

Starting September 16th, the late bus is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This is a great option for students to access to participate in some of the afterschool activities. The late bus is also provided for students who remain after school for prearranged assistance from a teacher or for after school detention. All students must have a pass. Students are not allowed to leave school grounds and return for the bus.

There are four late buses. In the cafeteria, where students gather prior to boarding, there are four books with addresses. Each book tells the students which bus they board based on their address. The bus passes given to the driver has your student's address. This allows the driver to make sure students are able to make it home appropriately.

Make sure to check your student's backpack! They should be coming home with this "Write the Check" Fundraiser flyer. We're hoping this fundraiser will enable us to continue to provide for enrichments, after-school activities, and 8th grade events. Businesses are also able to participate! Thank you for any support that can be given!

The Library is hosting a Warm Up Your Winter Candle-Making Workshop for ages 11-17 on Saturday, November 16 at the Middleborough Library. Registration for the event is now open.

The Elks drug awareness program is having a contest for all grades to help spread awareness!! Attached is the flyer along with the rules for each grade group! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to either myself of Laura O'Connor, email oconnorcrew4@verizon.net

We hope to have all grades participate!!

Thank you,

Leah Fitzgerald

Co-chair and Lecturing Knight

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) supports important programming for our students and staff through fundraising. The PTA assists with funding school-wide enrichments, grade level activities, teacher appreciation events, and family nights.

The PTA meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the NMS Media Center (with the exception of Nov 12).

Below are easy ways to help contribute to the NMS PTA

1. Box Tops for Education- Download the app, connect your Walmart account and scan receipts from other retailers! https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

2. Baystate Textile Bin -Accepts all clean clothing, footwear, stuffed animals and linens. Please place all items in a bag. https://www.baystatetextiles.com/

If you have questions or would like to join the NMS PTA, please email NMSPTABoard@gmail.com. The membership dues are $5 per school year.

Phone Number: 508-946-2020

Fax Number: 508-946-2019

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday

Parents and Guardians- We want to make sure you know how to reach us. We are here to collaborate with you to support our students. Do not hesitate to reach out!

Heather N. Tucker, Ed.D., Principal: htucker@middleboro.k12.ma.us

David Gonzales, Ed.D., Assistant Principal grades 6 and 7: dgonzales@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Stephen Prew, M.Ed., Assistant Principal grade 7 and 8: sprew@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Kathleen Cornell, M.Ed., Special Education Coordinator: kcornell@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Our NMS Counseling Staff are here to support our students. Please feel free to reach out to them for any student need big or small. The counseling staff are a wealth of knowledge that can support families to access resources, do a quick check-in or more on-going support for students as needed. Please see the Need Some Help resource attached the School Link email.

Frank Malinoski: fmalinoski@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Megan Moriarty: mmoriarty@ middleboro.k12.ma.us

Madison Tyler: mtyler@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Anna Wright: awright@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Jillian Thatcher: jmorganelli@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Please use this link to see the Communication Guide outlines what families can expect for communications about events and important information from the schools.

As we head into the colder months of the school year, we wanted to share with you some information about inclement weather and how we will approach the decision making process of school delays and/or closure. One of the most difficult challenges we have is deciding whether or not to cancel or delay school due to inclement weather. Like weather forecasting, the school-closing decision process is not a perfect science. However, we believe it is important for students and families to understand how it works as Middleborough has its own unique set of factors that are taken into consideration when determining delays and/or cancellations.

We recognize that the decision to cancel school for the day is impactful on all families. Student and staff safety will always be my top priority as I navigate these decisions. We hope you find this information helpful in your planning for the coming winter months and helps everyone understand the process used to make the best possible decision for our students and staff.

Inclement Weather Procedure

Please use this link to see the NMS Transportation Guide which outlines traffic patterns, and late bus access.

Late Busses are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Five Star Bus Company

(Regular Bus and Late Bus)

Contact: Terry Carvalho

Phone: (508) 657-2205

Email: tcarvalho@ridesta.com

Mini-Bus/Van Transportation

Department Head: Joan Hall
Title: Specialized Transportation Supervisor
Location: Memorial Early Childhood Center - 3rd Floor
Address: 219 North Main Street, Middleborough, MA 02346
Phone: 508-946-2000 x2121
Email: jhall@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Dispatcher:

Location: Memorial Early Childhood Center - 3rd Floor
Address: 219 North Main Street, Middleborough, MA 02346
Phone: 508-946-2000 x2120
Email:

Please use this link to access the inclement weather smore.

Nichols Middle School services 6th, 7th and 8th graders and the total enrollment is about 705 students.

Website: https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/NMS
Location: 112 Tiger Drive, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: 508-946-2020
Twitter: @JTNicholsMS