NMS Tiger Times

Dear NMS Families,

Our NMS highlights include the NMS presence at the Middleborough Cooler Communities fair from last weekend and celebrating Read Across America with the MECC. Students in Technical Writing having been working on their presentation skills. Unified basketball games started this week. Overnight our walls were decorated with positive massages to lift one another up! Our students and staff continue to embody the qualities and characteristics we want in our community members.

Please be sure you check out all of the upcoming events as the spring activities are launching. The student council has a fundraiser to start this coming week. The science fair details are below.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

In partnership,

Dr. Tucker

Thank you to Ms. Bowley for representing the NMS at the Cooler Communities Fair. We appreciate connecting the teaching and learning in the classrooms to the greater Middleborough Community!

On display were 3D models of the water cycle and some student work from "Project Purified Water." Students are using the engineering design process to create their own water filtration systems. They designed, built, tested, and redesigned. The posters of the project were on display as well as some student samples of filtration systems.

In order to acknowledge Read Across America, Ms. Evans organized several NMS students to read to the MECC classrooms. The NMS students read both virtually and in-person to the MECC students. The students read the book, The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson.

Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.

The NMS students should be incredibly proud of their work. All involved loved this event and cannot wait to repeat it next year!

Thank you to Ms. Evans for spearheading this incredible event. Thank you to Ms. Lord for the collaboration to host the readers at the MECC. Thank you to the curriculum department for purchasing a copy of the book for each classroom.

Please see the article from the Nemasket about the event!

Students in Ms. Evan's Technical Writing class created slide deck presentations based on the state they researched. Students shared what they learned with one another. The presenters spoke clearly using their research notes and presentations. They were able to answer questions. One of the most positive moments were the way the audience members cheered on their peers as they went to the front of the room. The students then cheered for their peer as they completed their presentation. The smiles went from ear to ear.

The NMS players donned their uniforms for their first basketball game.

The next game is on March 26th! We welcome families to come cheer on out students. We would love to have the bleachers full to support our students!

Big Award Winner: Students that have received Pawsitivty acknowledgements from the start of the program were entered into a large raffle for a $10 gift card to a local establishment.

Aubrey Miranda- being responsible. "She moved her seat to avoid distracting peers"

6th grade

Savannah Crump- being respectful & responsible in the classroom

Tanner Ducasse- being responsible and respectful in the classroom

"Tanner was super respectful of the guest we had in lunch group, and he did a great job of cleaning up after himself after we"

7th grade

Gabriel Laferriere- being responsible in the hallway

Megan Riley- being respectful and responsible in the classroom. "Megan volunteered to be one of our Read Across America buddy readers with the MECC students.

8th grade

Anthony McCay- being respectful, responsible, and prepared in the classroom. "Anthony was a super star in ELA today. He led the class discussion about AAB! Great job, Anthony!"

Christopher Olivera- Being responsible "he studied and asked excellent questions before a math test"

The Middleborough Police Department will have some officers visiting our lunches next week to promote the Battle of Badges. Please be aware that there may be extra police in the building .

We had two great days of auditions this week! We are very excited to get started!

Schedule for next week:

Schedule for next week:

Monday, March 10th - The first rehearsal for ALL cast members

Tuesday, March 11th - No Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 12th - Pgs. 5-14 - Sisan, Edmund, Lucy, Peter, Unicorn, Mr. Beaver, Mrs. Beaver, Centaur, Ulf, Tumnus

Crew members should NOT come to rehearsals yet. They are not to come to rehearsals until Monday, April 28th.

Reminder - Rehearsals are until 3:30. Late buses are available. Students must be picked up promptly at 3:30, or they will be asked to take the late bus.

WIFFLEBALL - MONDAYS

in the gym, maybe outside if field is available

March 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12

VOLLEYBALL - WEDNESDAYS

April 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14

If you have questions, please contact cwhite@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Art Club: March 11th and March 25th

Builder's Club: March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 29th, April 29th, May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th and June 3rd

Chess Club: March 12th, March 26th, April 16th, May 14th, and June 4th

GSA: March 10th, March 24th, April 14th, May 5th, May 19th and June 2nd (Every Other Monday)

PhotoVoice: March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 30, May 7

Wednesdays for 7 weeks after school 2:30-3:30

Student Council: March 5th, April 2nd (First Wednesday of Every Month)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MONDAY, MARCH 3rd

USER FEES DUE MONDAY, MARCH 3rd (Except NMS teams and MHS Baseball)

• Only students registered by the deadline and completed all requirements (physical/IMPACT Test/ User Fee) will be guaranteed eligibility on the first day if they have turned in all requirements.
• Families registering after the deadline will need to email Athletic Director Ryan Sylvia rsylvia@middleboro.k12.ma.us for a direct registration link and eligibility may be delayed.

Team Informational Meetings- Coaches will schedule team informational meetings between now and the parent meeting. Students should listen for announcements and look for postings in school on these meetings. Families may also reach out to the coach using the coaches directory in this newsletter.

Pre-Season Parent Meetings

All parents are expected to attend a pre-season meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:00PM in the MHS Wayne M. Caron Auditorium. From there we will breakout into individual team meetings. This is a great opportunity to meet the coach, ask general questions and also learn specifics about your student's team.

Start

Monday, March 17th- All spring teams start practice. Practice/tryout schedules will be distributed by individual coaches.

User fees are due on Monday, March 3rd for all sports and levels with the exception of NMS teams and MHS baseball. Fees for those teams are due after cuts are made.

Remember, if you have hit the individual cap of $350 or family cap of $450 you do not need to pay the spring user fee.

Registration

It is important to register early so coaches can contact you with important team information. Only students registered for a team will receive contact from the coaches. Coaches will hold their own individual sign-up meetings. Click the button below to register.

We will be offering 16 different teams this spring! If you are new to the middle school or high school, go out for a team! Joining a team is one of the best ways to feel comfortable in a new school. You may also sign-up for MHS strength & Conditioning or NMS intramurals.

If you have sport specific or team related questions please reach out to the head coach using the coaches directory link at the bottom of this section.

Nichols Middle School Teams

• Baseball (grades 6,7 & 8)

• Softball (grades 6,7 & 8)
• Intramurals (grades 6, 7 & 8 only)
• Boys MHS Tennis (grade 8 only pending MIAA approval)
• Boys MHS Lacrosse (grade 8 pending MIAA approval)
• Girls MHS Track & Field (grade 8 pending MIAA approval)
• Boys MHS Track & Field (grade 8 pending MIAA approval)
• MHS Softball (grade 8 pending MIAA approval)

Athletics Newsletter

Library- Media Newsletter

Family and Community Resources

PBIS Newsletter

Counseling Newsletter

Science Fair: March 19th

School Council: March 19, 2025 3:00-4:00 PM

Early Release: March 21st

Winter Sports Awards Night: Wednesday, March 26th from 6:00PM-7:30PM in the MHS Wayne M. Caron Auditorium

Early Release: April 18th

April Break: April 21st to April 25th

One Middleborough Learning Together is LIVE! We posted a great session with the Director of Student Services, Kevin Avitabile. He takes us on a journey through the incredible resources and support the Student Services Department offers for you and your child. Please visit www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/onemiddleborough

We will continue to roll out more great resources for our families as the year goes on. Please check back and follow us on Facebook & Instagram to be the first to know when we post a new episode.

Kindergarten Registration will open on February 1, 2025, for students that turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Please use this link Kindergarten Registration or go to www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/registration to complete an online application for your student and review the list of required documents. For any questions please email Katie Goodine at registrar@middleboro.k12.ma.us

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce that our free Parenting Solutions Library is now available in Spanish. MPY is offering this valuable resource in partnership with Peace at Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit organization located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Through this partnership, MPY is providing proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The Parenting Solutions Library is easily accessed using the link on MPY’s home page. No log in or passcode is needed.

The church is looking to host some community after school events for free for our students. All workers/volunteers will be CORI'd and SORI'd through the church.

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.

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.

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