NAMS Soar & Achieve Newsletter

May the Fun Begin!

Dear Parents,

We've officially turned the corner into May, and with it comes a wave of excitement! First and foremost, we want to extend a huge thank you to all of you for your incredible support during the recent state testing period. Your encouragement and focus on consistent attendance and a good night's sleep helped our students perform their best, and we truly appreciate it.

Now, let's dive into the exciting events happening at NAMS this May!

Upcoming Events:

• Suessical Jr. - Our musical theater department will have their annual spring performance this weekend at the McCoy Center for the Arts. For more details click here.

• Celebrating 8th Graders! Mark your calendars for May 23, 2024 because we're hosting a special "Lunch on the Lawn" event for our 8th graders. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and teachers to celebrate achievements and create lasting memories before the big move to high school. While this is a student only event, parents will be able to participate in the afternoon during our annual 8th-Grade Clap Out event. The Clap Out event is scheduled to begin around 1:45 pm. More details will be sent home soon.

Throughout May, we'll have a variety of activities planned across all grade levels. Be sure to check out the full calendar on the school website or in the newsletter below.

We're thrilled to be wrapping up the school year on a positive note. As always, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or the main office if you have any questions.

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy May!

Sincerely,

Mr. Kevin L. Freeman Sr.
Principal

Each student will receive a personalized checklist/ticket to work on during Wednesday (5/1) and Thursday (5/2) this week during Study Center. During SC they will follow a guided video in Deleting files & Backing Up files. They may need more time, on their own, to complete the deleting and backing up. On their Swap Day, based on SC teacher, they will need to bring their checklist/ticket completed, iPad & Charging block/cable to receive their new iPad. Then students will perform the New iPad Set Up checklist to sign back into their iPad and apps. Any student who is withdrawing from NAPLS will keep their current iPad, we request they follow the Spring Cleaning checklist before the end of the year.

When students attend the High School Open House we will have their new V1 Apple Pencil for their HS years. Their iPads will also follow a HS profile and be able to customize apps after school hours. Please help us by encouraging students to maintain their iPads & pencils for the next four years.

During the 2023-24 school year, we will recognize various cultural and commemorative dates. Our Building an Inclusive Campus Culture (BICC) committee will develop activities and/or displays as appropriate for our middle school students. Our focus will be on highlighting the significant contributions that these diverse groups of people have made to our world while further strengthening our culture of kindness, dignity, and respect.

The following cultural and commemorative dates & individuals will be recognized this year:

September/October: Hispanic Heritage Month
October: LGBTQ+ History Month
November: Native American History Month
February: Black History Month
March: Disability Awareness Month/Women's History Month
April: Asian American Pacific Islander Month
May: Mental Health Awareness Month

How we will recognize each month:

• A digital bulletin board will be displayed in the main office and will rotate among our other digital displays.

• Friday short video announcement highlighting the contributions of people who are being recognized during the month.

• These announcements will be curated by our BICC team and presented by a mix of staff and students.

• These announcements will take place during our study center periods on each Friday of the month.

Before each month, parents will receive information on how these dates will be recognized and a preview of the materials/information that will be shared with our students. This information will include the individuals being recognized as part of the Famous Friday announcements and the biographical information that will be shared. Click here to view the individuals that will be highlighted for May Famous Friday Recognitions

Opt-Out

Parents can opt their student(s) out of these brief announcements. When opted out, students will report to the library for study center to view our normally scheduled announcements. Opt-Out Form

Any New Albany school student/family on free/reduced lunch or current New Albany Food Pantry family with students in the school district may sign up.

For families that already utilize New Albany Food Pantry services, this DOES NOT replace the regular pantry visits – this is an additional service.

Starting SUNDAY, June 2, 2024, and every summer Sunday afterwards – your box will be delivered between 9-10:30 a.m. Boxes will include non-perishable foods that do not have to be refrigerated.

The cost is free to any student on free/reduced lunch or current New Albany Food Pantry Family.

If you have any questions about the program or need help signing up, please send an email to Sara Kate Hill @ sarakate.hill@healthynewalbany.org

Congratulations to the 8th grade student nominees for this year's Archie Griffin Award. Archie Griffin is a two-time Heisman Trophy winner from The Ohio State University. During his high school and collegiate career, Mr. Griffin demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, integrity, and ethics. This award is given to two 8th grade students from each school in the Ohio High School Athletic Association who demonstrate integrity, leadership, a positive attitude, academic discipline, humility and volunteerism, which Mr. Griffin himself displays.

Front Row (left to right): Sophia Sellers, Kierstan Riley, Alyssa Miles, Hadley Sullivan, Valentina Suslova, Audrey Rausch, Austin Benedict, Sutton Romer, Adyson Ellis, Addison Wallace, Kyla Benedict, Claire Siegel, Khloe Norman, Alana Pennyman

Back Row (left to right): Ms. Crickett Anderson, Demitrius Souder, Jacob Shirck, Chase Stanley, Will Meisner, Samuel Trempe, Oliver Martin, Hunter Sankovich, Brayden King, Mr. Kevin Freeman

Not pictured: Blake Barr

Monday 04/29 - Flower Power - Dress in floral

Tuesday 04/30 - Go Green or Blue - Wear Green or Blue

Wednesday 05/01 - Save the Bees - Wear Black & Yellow

Thursday - 05/02 - Wild about our Planet - Wear animal print

Friday 05/03 - NA Spirit Wear

Early Dismissal Form

Please use this google form when you would like to sign your student out early for an appointment or if they are leaving school early. This will allow the office time to have your student ready for you. Call us at 614-413-8500 when you arrive and we will send your student right out to you.

Pay Schools Central

If you have not paid your school fees please make payment as soon as possible. You can pay by cash, check made payable to New Albany Middle School or pay online by visiting Pay Schools Central.

Student Withdrawal Notice Form

If your child is not going to be a NAPLS student in the upcoming school year, please fill out the Student Withdrawal Notice.

Pre Planned Absence Form

Lunch Menu

Final Forms

• April 30 - MS Band Concert @ McCoy Center

• April 30 - 8th Grade Field Trip Eastland Career Center

• May 3 - 5 - NAMS Jr Musical - Seussical Jr.

• May 4 - Cheerleading Prep Clinic

• May 7 - Orchestra Concert

• May 13 - 17 - Cheerleading Clinics & Tryouts

• May 21 - Ice Cream Social - NAMS Theatre 2024-25 Reveal

• May 23 - 8th Grade lunch on the Lawn - More information will come!

• May 23 - Last Day of School

Lunch on the Lawn

Thursday, May 23 @ 11:30-1:30pm

Join us as we celebrate your 8th grader’s last day of Middle School! NAMS PTO will be hosting Lunch on the Lawn, which will include: Raising Cane’s, DJ Matt Ryan, Dunk Tank, Photo Booth and an Inflatable Obstacle Course!

Parents can participate in three ways: become a volunteer, Donate items or make a monetary donation. There is no cost to students.

Become a volunteer:

We are looking for 50 parents who can help make Lunch on the Lawn a success. Timeslots for this day range from 11:00-2:00pm. If you are volunteering for any of these slots, you are invited to stay for the duration of the event and be helpful where needed. Sign up HERE.

Donate items:

If you would like to help us fill in additional items, you may make a donation HERE.

Double check the shipping address at checkout to ensure items are shipped to NAMS PTO and save yourself a trip. Please deliver all items by May 17.

Monetary donation:

You can make a monetary donation or become a sponsor HERE.

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Location: 6600 Dublin Granville Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054
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