"What we know matters but who we are matters more.”-Brene Brown

Howdy!

Last week we had a very positive and productive week back! Our basketball teams had a successful night playing Mumford on Thursday and then had a great tournament in Centerville on Saturday. This week they all play at home on Thursday vs Iola beginning at 4:30.

With the ice this week we will have some changes with our HS basketball schedule. Games for today vs Burton have been rescheduled for Wednesday. These games will be Varsity only and will begin with the girls at 5:00 in Burton. Where are no other changes at this time. Both boy's and girl's basketball play Somerville at home on Friday beginning at 5:00.

Any 6th or 7th grade students interested in trying out for cheer or mascot can come sign up in the office and pick up a packet. The packet should answer any questions, but feel free to contact Coach Biddle if you need any other clarification. The deadline for sign ups is January 19th.

Please look at every section below in order to get updates on events and/or any other pertinent information regarding Normangee MS and NISD.

In an effort to continually keep our students and campus safe, all parents will need to physically enter the building in order to check out your child for any reason. We will pull your child out of class when you arrive and have gone through the check-out procedures. Thanks for your cooperation.

If there is any other information you would like to receive through the MS Newsletter, please feel free to email me at jwingfield@normangeeisd.org

As always, if I can help in any way please let me know.

Jared Wingfield

I just want to give a quick shout out to our school board. I have worked in several school districts and I can honestly say that the NISD School Board is one of the best I have worked with. They truly serve our community and do what is best for our Teachers and Students! Thanks for all you do to support NMS and NISD! If you see a school board member, please tell them thank you. They do not hear it enough!

President- Andres De La Garza

Vice President- Bill Biddle

Secretary-Waylan Martin

Charlotte Hemphill

Terra Huffman

Ronnie Sorters

Joshua Harris

April 11

English 6-8 STAAR Exam

April 16

8th grade Science STAAR

April 18

8th Grade US History

April 23

8th Grade Math

April 25

6th & 7th Grade Math

Wednesday, January 17

Panthers for Christ, 7:20

HS Powerlifting Meet @ Leon, 4:00

HS Girl's Basketball @ Burton, 5:00

HS Boy's Basketball @ Burton, 6:00

Thursday, January 18

MS Boy's Basketball vs Iola, 4:30 and 5:30

MS Girl's Basketball vs Iola, 6:30 and 7:30

Friday January 19

HS Girl's Basketball vs Somerville, 4:00 JV/ 6:00 Varsity

HS Boy's Basketball vs Somerville, 5:00 JV/ 7:00 Varsity

Tuesday, January 22

HS Girl's Basketball v@ Mumford, 4:00 JV/ 6:00 Varsity

HS Boy's Basketball @ Mumford, 5:00 JV/ 7:00 Varsity

Thursday, January 24

MS Boy's Basketball vs Snook, 4:30 and 5:30

MS Girl's Basketball vs Snook, 6:30 and 7:30

Friday, January 25

HS Girl's Basketball vs Iola, 4:00 JV/ 6:00 Varsity

HS Boy's Basketball vs Iola, 5:00 JV/ 7:00 Varsity

Saturday, January 26

HS Powerlifting @ Elgin, 8:00 am

Tuesday, January 30

HS Girl's Basketball @ Snook, 4:00 JV/ 6:00 Varsity

HS Boy's Basketball @ Snook, 5:00 JV/ 7:00 Varsity

If you would like to find a great way to further support the teachers and students of NISD, please join our Normangee PTO. Click on the button below.

A new law passed in the 88th legislature makes it illegal for students to have a vape pen or e-cigarette in their possession while on school property, within 300 ft of school property, or at a school sponsored event or activity. Any student in possession of a vape pen/ e-cigarette will be removed from campus and placed in our District's Alternative School Campus, which is housed at Madisonville CISD.

If a student goes to DAEP for having a vape/ e-cigarette students will also be required to complete an educational course on the dangers of vaping

A huge shout out to our Health and Nutrition team as they continue to improve lunch and breakfast options for our students. They work hard every day to make sure they serve 100's of kids 2 times a day. Thanks for all you do!!

Click the link below for information regarding online meal applications

Click the link below to get information about making online payments

In January we will be focused on Refocusing and Reconnecting to our responsibilities to one another. Every Monday we will have a character lesson and students will be able reflect and build positive, healthy relationships and dialogue with one another.

The Transportation Department is in the process of changing over a new Bus Management System called Bus Right. This system will enhance student safety, streamline bus communication, and manage routes at the touch of a button. A GPS system will track the bus on it's route and provide real time information to parents, administrators and route drivers. Parents will have peace of mind receiving drop off and pick up information before and after school. The system should be online soon. In the meantime, below is the information needed to download the app. Once you set it up on your phone, the app will automatically start giving you information when the transportation department has it up and running. We will let you know when that happens.

Download the app on your smartphone. Once you have the app available, push the Team/ Groups Tab. Select the JOIN button in the top right corner and type the access code below.

Access Code

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Download the app on your smartphone. Once you have the app available, push the Team/ Groups Tab. Select the JOIN button in the top right corner and type the access code below.

Access code

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Download the app on your smartphone. Once you have the app available, push the Team/ Groups Tab. Select the JOIN button in the top right corner and type the access code below.

Access code

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7th Grade Remind Code

@a38fagk

8th Grade Remind Code

@2fh747

8th Grade Math

@844f3f

6th Grade (Math, ELA, SS, Science) Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/2eahkf

Penry Reminds

7th GR - @penry7

8th GR - @penry8

Community of Readers Fundraiser

https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?campaignId=4dcfe2cf-62cd-4f15-b5cb-e8aad2aea6df

6th Grade (Math, ELA, SS, Science) Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/2eahkf

6th Grade (Math, ELA, SS, Science) Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/2eahkf

7th Grade Math Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/hh4ah9g

The district has rolled out our PAPER tutoring program. Our English classes are currently making sure all students can log in and understand how to utilize this great resource. Students may use PAPER to get 24/7 tutoring at home and at school. Parents can also use in order to help students with their homework. Please remind your students at home to use this tool when they are needing extra support with homework.

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