NMS Update 12.15.2024
Northfield Middle School 24 -25
Patriots Pen Winners
Congratulations to 6th graders Fritz Roiger and Sakatah Stevenson who participated in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay contest. Each wrote a short essay on the topic “My Voice in American Democracy”. Fritz and Sakatah read their Essays to the VFW members last night and were presented with a nice financial award for their work. Congratulations Fritz and Sakatah, nicely done!!
Holiday Spirit Week, December 16 - 20:
Grade 8 Physics Force Field Trip
The 8th grade science teachers have scheduled a field trip to a presentation at Northrup Auditorium called Physics Force on Monday, January 13th. All 8th grade students are expected to attend the field trip. Students will depart Northfield Middle School at approximately 11:15 am & return to the Middle School by 2:45pm. Students will be eating lunch at the middle school before they leave for the field trip. Parents can sign the permission form & pay for this field trip online via RevTrak (link below). The deadline for permission slips and payment is Wednesday, January 8th. Please contact Dan Riesgraf at driesgraf@northfieldschools.org or Ed Muniak at emuniak@northfieldschools.org with any questions.
Before you leave for winter break...
Locker clean out before Winter Break: Please encourage your student to clean out their locker and remove food, beverage bottles and old school work from lockers before they leave for winter break.
Lost and Found: Please be sure to have your student check the lost and found near the media center and in the locker rooms.
Attendance Line
With the upcoming holidays, it is important to call our attendance line at 507-663-0655 or email Kari Hartwig khartwig@northfieldschools.org each day that your student is or will be absent, if they need to arrive late, or leave early for an appointment or event. If your student is ill, please provide your student's symptoms and if they have a fever within your message. This is a 24-hour voicemail system. If you have any attendance questions, please contact Kari Hartwig at 507-663-0680. Thank you!
This Week's Events @ NMS
Bell Schedule/Wednesday One hour Late Start
Monday, December 16: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 3
Holiday Dress up Day: Holiday Twin Day
- Math League practice, 3:00 pm
- MSYC, 3:00 pm
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- Wrestling practice, 3:00 pm
- MS/HS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 pm
- (Level 1 Strings, 6th Grade Orchestra, 7th Grade Orchestra, HS Philharmonia)
- MS/HS Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
- (MS Chamber Orchestra, 8th Grade Orchestra, HS Symphony, HS Camerata)
Tuesday, December 17: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 4
Holiday Dress-up Day: Winter Sports Day
Knowledge Bowl practice, 3:00 pm
Division Street Singers, 3:00
Wrestling practice & photos, 3:10 pm, aux gym
Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
MSYC, 3:00 pm
Chamber Orchestra Celebration, 3:00 - 3:45 pm
Wednesday, December 18: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 5
Holiday Dress-up Day: Festive Sweater
- One hour late start, 8:57 am
- WEB Winter Charades, 11:15 am
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- Wrestling practice, 3:05 pm
- MSYC, 3:00 pm
Thursday, December 19: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 6
Holiday Dress-up Day: Festive Hat & Socks
- Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am
- MSYC, 3:00 pm
- Knowledge Bowl, 3:00 pm
- No Fitness Center
- Wrestling Meet @ Lakeville Century, 4:00 pm
Friday, December 20: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 7
Holiday Dress-up Day: Holiday Jammies
- Wrestling practice, 3:05 pm, small gym
- No Chamber Orchestra
Thursday, January 2: Gold - Day 2
Music Lesson Day 8
- Fitness Center, 3:00 pm
- Wrestling practice, 3:00 pm
Friday, January 3: Maroon - Day 1
Music Lesson Day 1
- No Wrestling practice
- No Chamber Orchestra
Upcoming Middle School Events
December 16 - MS & HS Orchestra Concert, 6:00 pm, NMS Auditorium
(Level 1 Strings, 6th Grade Orchestra, 7th Grade Orchestra, HS Philharmonia)
December 16 - MS & HS Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm, NMS Auditorium
(MS Chamber Orchestra, 8th Grade Orchestra, HS Symphony, HS Camerata)
December 17 - MS Wrestling photos, 3:10 pm, aux gym
December 18 - WEB Winter Charades, 11:15 am
December 19 - Student Council Meeting, 7:15 am
December 21 - January 1: No School, Winter Break
January 2 - School resumes
January 9 - Duck & Cover Safety Drill
January 10 - Films for Foodshelf Movie, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, NMS Auditorium (donate non-perishable food item or $2.00 for the entrance fee).
January 13 - Grade 8 Physics Force Field Trip
Highlighted Students of the Month
What is PRIDE at NMS? These are a few examples:
Prepared: Students bringing their iPad charged every day and turning in homework on time.
Respect: Keeps school property clean and treats others respectfully.
Integrity: Shows leadership, follows technology basics and makes good choices when adults are not watching.
Dependability: Completing work on time and doing what you said you will do.
Excellence: Enters class ready to work, encourages others and shows the best version of themselves each day.
Northfield Middle School staff have selected five students for Quarter 1.
Ravi Petzschmann
Ravi is an outstanding 6th grade student! He is a curious and passionate learner and a dynamic student leader. He actively engages in all classroom activities and often offers helpful insights to classroom discussions. Ravi is a hard worker, he is kind to others and he always comes to class with a friendly smile and a positive attitude. Every day he shows his Raider PRIDE by being prepared and respectful, by exhibiting personal integrity and dependability, and working toward excellence in everything he does. We are lucky to have Ravi at Northfield Middle School!
Ella Boland
Ella Boland is a dedicated student at NMS! Her friendly, cheery, and kind demeanor, along with her strong work ethic, make her a positive presence in the classroom. The fact that she takes the initiative to make up work after being absent shows responsibility and a commitment to her education. Additionally, her willingness to ask questions and participate in class indicates her engagement and desire to learn. Overall, Ella is a role model who shows her PRIDE every day!
Adaly Marcial Romero
Adaly is one of our new-to-country ML students this year. She is kind, respectful and quick to help her other new to country peers if they don't understand a task. At the start of each class, she is prepared and ready to learn and has already made huge progress on her English language skills. We are so lucky to have Adaly at NMS this year, keep up the good work!
Levi Elander
Levi is kind and respectful. He is very conscientious about his work - independently checking Schoology and Skyward, using his planner system, and asking for help if he's not understanding something. He enthusiastically shares things from his home life, and has a great sense of humor!
Bella (Elliana) Peltier
Bella is honest, kind and fun! She comes to class prepared and advocates for herself when needed. Bella participates in class and can often be found reading a book. Bella is very responsible and compassionate towards others.
Winter activities: Fitness Center, Wrestling, Ski/Snowboard Club, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Math Olympiad.
Northfield Middle School staff want each of you to enjoy family and friends. Get some rest and rejuvenate for the new year. Happy Holidays!
Tutoring Hotline
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.
Helpful Numbers & Links
Activities Hotline
507-645-3559
Attendance Line
507-663-0655
Benjamin Bus
507-645-5720
NMS Main Office
507-663-0650
NMS Office Hours
7:15 am - 3:45 pm
Nurse
507-663-0656
School Fax #
507-663-0660
Student Support Office
507-663-0664
Student Support Team
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."
NMS Administrators
Connect with Greg Gelineau
Email: ggelineau@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650
Connect with Michael O'Keefe
Email: mokeefe@northfieldschools.org
Location: Northfield Middle School, Division Street South, Northfield, MN, USA
Phone: 507-663-0650