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Mid October News

N.B.C. WILDCATCONNECTIONMid October News

Principal's Update

Dear NBC Parents,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our recent parent-teacher conferences. We appreciate you taking the time to connect with us and support your child’s learning and growth. Your involvement is key to their success!


If you were unable to attend conferences, please know that our teachers are still available to meet or discuss your child’s progress. Feel free to reach out to them directly.


In addition, I encourage you to take a moment to read the attached newsletter. It’s full of important updates and exciting events happening here at NBC. Staying informed is a great way to stay involved in your child’s school experience.


Thank you again for your continued support of our students and school community. As always, if you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 231-894-5617 or by email at perreaultj@mapsk12.org


Jim Perreault

NBC Middle School Principal

NBC Teacher Connections

Click on the links below to find grade specific teacher contact information and course syllabuses.

Para los padres que hablan español necesitando ver el Boletín Informativo de Noticias que son enviados semanalmente:

Abra el boletín electrónico.

Haga clic ‘Ver en el Navegador’.


Cuando visite el boletín, Usted puede seleccionar una sección y hacer clic con el botón derecho. Aparecerá una lista de opciones. Elegir ‘traducir la sección al Inglés’. Elegir de Inglés al lenguaje preferido y haga un clic para terminar. Asi traducirá la sección en Español.

NBC Student Connections

Take a look at some pictures of what our students are up to during the month of October!

Pickles the Sturgeon

Ms. Feuerstein's students eagerly welcomed the FFA's sturgeon to their class. Students will be monitoring the water levels, classifying different species of fish, and studying the growth of the sturgeon for the next several weeks. Welcome to NBC, Pickles!

6th Grade Grace Adventures Camp

6th grade students had a wonderful time during their Grace Adventures Field Trip on Thursday, October 10th. Students went horse back riding, canoeing, hiking on the sand dunes, played laser tag and participated in team building activities.

District Wide Assembly

Students enjoyed the District Wide Assembly on Friday, October 11th, preparing for the homecoming game.

6th Grade Science

6th grade students are working hard on creating models of the water cycle in Science.

2024 Montague Marching Band Glow Show

The 2024 Glow Show will be on Monday, October 21st at 7pm at Montague High School Stadium. Cost is $7 per person with a $25 family cap. Bands from Montague, Hesperia, Shelby, Whitehall, and Mona Shores will be performing. Come enjoy the show!

Halloween Party

It's time to dance and party! NBC will be holding a Fall Festivities Dance and Game Day.

October 24th from 3-4pm will be for 6th graders.

October 25th from 3-4:30 will be for 7th and 8th graders.

No costumes please.

$5 entry fee - Pop and pizza included.

Dancing - Games - Concessions

Cell phones won't be accessed until after the dance.

We are looking for parents to volunteer - please contact Emma Greenwood greenwoode@mapsk12.org

Concession Stand Volunteers

NBC Middle School is looking for after school athletics concession stand volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at our concession stand for after school athletic games, please click on the link below. We appreciate our parent volunteers!


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA9A82EAAF5C16-50625872-nbcconcessions

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!

EVERY WEDNESDAY is early release for Montague Public Schools. Which means, NBC Middle Schoolers will get out of school an hour early- dismissal time of 1:40pm!

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

The front doors open at 7:25am and classes start at 7:40am.


Students are dismissed daily at 2:40pm.

On Wednesdays, students will be dismissed at 1:40pm.

Half day dismissal is at 11:10am.

Upcoming Important Dates

Picture Re-Take Day

October 30th

Yearbook Orders will be on a separate order form coming soon.

There will be no school on November 1st for teacher professional development.

NBC Competitive Cheer Tryouts

NBC Competitive Cheer Tryouts will the October 28th-October 30 from 4-6pm and November 4th-November 5th from 4-6. Tryout location will be announced soon. Students who are interested should sign up in the office.

7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts

Tryouts for 7/8th boys basketball will begin on Monday, October 28. Students who are interested should sign up in the office.

FRIENDLY REMINDER, ALL STUDENTS WILL RECIEVE FREE LUNCH FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!

Click this link BELOW to find NBC's Breakfast & Lunch Menus!

Blue Crew T-Shirts & Passes

NBC Office Staff are now selling "Blue Crew T-Shirts" and "Blue Crew Passes"


These passes and shirts are $20 each. Cash or Check. If you purchase a shirt or a pass it will get your STUDENT into ALL Middle School & High School HOME athletic events (EXCLUDES MHSAA GAMES).


Please see our office staff for purchasing /any questions you may have!

#GOCATS!

NBC is Looking for Supplies!

-Boxes of Kleenex

-Clorox Wipes

-Paper Towels

-Feminine Products (Tampons & Pads)


We are also seeking clean, gently used backpacks, clothing, athletic apparel (adult sizes S-XL), and tennis shoe donations in order to provide essential items for our students who are in need. Some specific items that are helpful are:

-Black leggings (for girls)

-Sweatpants

-Athletic shorts

-Sweatshirts

-Long sleeve t-shirts

-Short sleeve t-shirts

-Underpants (New/Unused)


-Hygiene and Misc. items: Backpacks, Deodorant, Tampons


If you would like to donate, please bring items to Mrs. Halverson or Mrs. Kraus in NBC's office. Thank you in advance!

Fall Sports Schedules 2024

Visit our Athletics Page for more Sports Related Information by clicking on the link below.

Fall 2024 Athletics Schedule


7th Grade Volleyball

Mon 10/21- 4pm WMC Tournament

Wed 10/23 4pm Whitehall (Away)


8th Grade Volleyball

Mon 10/21- 5:15pm WMC Tournament

Wed 10/23 5:15pm WMC Tournament Whitehall (Away)


Football

Wed 10/23 4pm- Ravenna

Wed 10/23 6pm- Mason County

Upcoming Community Events:

Harvest Hustle

Join the Inaugural Harvest 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run on November 23. This event starts and ends at the Dunes Express Inn Hotel beginning at 9am. The course will be on the rail trail. Join in for some fun, awesome swag and to support the Releve Dance Performance Team.

Christmas Parade

Santa is Coming to town! The 2024 White Lake Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. This holiday event is organized by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. With over 50 festive entries, the parade starts in Whitehall and runs along BR US-31 into Montague where it ends at the corner of Ferry and Spring Streets. Santa will make his entrance as the grand finale. For more information, contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-893-4585

Santa's House

Santa House hours are posted on the City sign and the City of Montague Facebook page each year. For more information, contact the Montague Police Department at 231-893-0810.

Bring the kids down and take their picture while they sit on Old St. Nick’s lap! Kids that want to send a letter to Santa can drop it in the mailbox slot on Santa’s House, or mail it to:


Santa Clause
c/o Montague Police Department
8778 Ferry Street
Montague, MI 49437

-"Autumn, the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful."

-Heather Stillufsen

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