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Nighthawk News
Week of February 19, 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 February 19, 2024
Nighthawk Families,
The last two weeks have been very busy in the Nighthawk Nest with the Harlem Wizards, the end to Winter Athletics, Candygrams, Track in/Track out, 6th/7th Grade Dance, Tracks 2 and 4 Spring Pictures, and of course, lots of learning and teaching. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to making Herbert Akins Road MS a great place to work and learn for every Nighthawk!
We hope you will join us this Tuesday, February 20th, for our first-ever Community Circle! Details below.
Spring Athletic tryouts begin on Wednesday, February 21st. AD Winston will be available during all 7th and 8th grade lunch Monday-Wednesday for students to get their Ticket to Play. Any student wishing to tryout for Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls Track, or Boys Track must have a Ticket to Play to attend tryouts on Wednesday.
With appreciation for your support and partnership as we continue to #buildournest in Year 2,
Anne Marie Adkins
Principal
Community Building Circle at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Positivity Project at Herbert Akins Rd MS
Optimism- Tracks 1; Identifying the Good in Others - Tracks 3 and 4
Dear Families,
This week Track 1 will be focusing on the character strength of Optimism. Optimism means you expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.
Optimism represents a state of hopefulness and confidence about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are future-oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. Despite setbacks, they keep a positive attitude and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle into a stepping-stone to achieving their goals.
Optimism is not about wearing rose-colored glasses and rolling over when the going gets tough. It’s about staying focused on the good in any situation -- allowing you to be aware of opportunities and accountable for your emotions. Optimists are strong leaders. They find meaning in hardship and can create a vision for the future. Optimists are inspiring; their example is contagious. And, by sharing and achieving their vision -- despite setbacks -- they help us all achieve more.
This week our Tracks 3 and 4 will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths.
Identifying and appreciating the good in others is a core tenet of the Other People Mindset. This isn’t always what comes naturally. Often, it’s easier to blame others for our problems or find flaws in others to use as excuses for our own jealousy, bitterness, or resentment. The problem is that this negativity usually leads to problems -- for ourselves, for the other person, and for our relationships.
Identifying and appreciating the good in other people helps you see the world through a more positive -- and less threatening -- lens. If you’re constantly seeing the negative traits of people, you’re going to think the world is comprised of bad people -- and you’re going to operate from a defensive posture. This isn’t to say that we should be naive or see the world, and its people, through “rose-colored glasses.” It’s just that we should strive to understand people’s intent. If you see the good in another, they are likely to see the good in you.
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!
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
Students with Special Needs
Transition and Community Agency Fair on Feb. 28 for middle and high school students with special needs
Middle and high school students with special needs and their families are invited to this event on Feb. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Athens Drive High School, 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh.
The fair will feature representatives from community organizations that offer support services for students with disabilities and their families. There will also be presentations on guardianship options and other adult services available following high school.
If you can't attend, there will be two other fairs this school year:
- March 21 - Heritage High School
- April 4 - Sanderson High School
Nighthawk Athletic News
This Week's Newsletter can be found here!
Congratulations to all athletes who competed in our winter season! All players and coaches worked hard and improved throughout the season. A special thank you to the coaches who helped ensure the success of our student-athletes. We look forward to another successful winter season next year.
Spring Sports Tryouts start February 21
For any student interested in trying out for boys soccer, softball, or girls and boys track, please note that tryouts begin after school on Wednesday, February 21.
Remember, you must have all required paperwork (physical exam, etc.) completed and approved to receive a ticket to play (numbered bracelet) in order to be eligible to try out.
Calling all 7th & 8th grade ladies interested in trying out for our Nighthawk Softball Team! Please attend the interest meeting held after school on Monday, February 19th. Please meet in Room 2504 at 3:30 and have your rides home at 5:00pm.
Nighthawk Softball Try-outs are Wednesday, February 21st , 22nd and Friday the 23rd after school until 5:00pm.
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
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