NAMS Weekly Tea Week of November 13, 2023

Week of November 13, 2023 Updates

• Monday, November 13, 2023 - Day “F”
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Day “A”
• Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Day “B”
• Thursday, November 16, 2023 Day “C”
• Friday, November 17, 2023 Day “D”

** The Middle School will be OPEN on Monday, November 20th & Tuesday, November 21st. **

Students received their student ID badge after school pictures were delivered. Once ID badges are returned to the school, students are required to carry or wear them. Replacement IDs are available in the main office; you may be charged to replace them.

• November 22 - 27th Thanksgiving Break - No School
• Nov 30, 2023 Northampton Naturals / 6th Grade Chorus Concert 7:00PM NAMS Gym
• Dec 1, 2023 MS/HS Orchestra Concert 7:00PM NASD Auditorium
• Dec 2, 2023 Senior Citizens Luncheon 11:00AM NAMS Cafeteria
• Dec. 4th-8th Book Drive to benefit PSU-LV THON
• Dec 8, 2023 MS/HS Band Concert 7:00PM NASD Auditorium
• Dec 12, 2023, 7th & 8th Grade Chorus / Show Choir Concert 7:00 PM NASD Auditorium

Message from the District Curriculum Office

All 6th - 8th Grade Parents & Guardians,

Please click here to read a memo from Scott Oste, Secondary Curriculum Supervisor, regarding revised grading procedures that are going into effect for the remainder of the 2023 - 2024 school year. The memo outlines those changes that were developed by a Middle School Grading Committee in the Spring of 2023. Please contact me if you have any questions at 610 - 262 - 7811 ext. 20201 or email me at ostes@nasdschools.org. Thank you!

The NAMS Grade Level Team Clothing Sale is now live!

​The NAMS Grade Level Team Clothing Sale has been EXTENDED! Click on the button below to view​

These items make great holiday gifts. The sale now runs through November 17th. ​

All clothing sale proceeds go back directly to the student teams, thank you for supporting student activities! ​​

December 4th-8th Book Drive

(benefiting Penn State Lehigh Valley THON charities)

The MS Library will be collecting gently used books for children of all ages during the week of December 4th-8th. The Library will be partnering with PSU-LV to collect books for the Reading Rocks program ($1 is donated to THON for every book received) and the books are then distributed to children in need in the Lehigh Valley. Please consider donating gently used elementary and middle school books for this worthy program. Drop off any donations in the MS Library. Thank you!!!

Flexible Instructional Days

Parents and Students - Click here for information regarding notification, assignments, attendance and other information for Flexible Instructional Days for the 2023-2024 school year.

Message from the Guidance Office

If you have recently moved please provide two new proofs of residency and update your sapphire account so we can make updates for mailings and transportation for the 2023-2024 school year.

Art Club

After-School Small Group Tutoring Program Club

Do not wait to sign up! Sign your child up for the After-School Small Group Tutoring Program where they will receive help with their assignments. This is open to all NAMS students! After-School Small Group Tutoring Program will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Additional Questions email Mr. Rex at rexm@nasdschools.org.

Math Club

Math Club is open to all NAMS students! Math Club allows students to further understand their math skills through math games and activities! We also have a section for Chess Players! Math Club meets on Wednesdays starting at 2:30.

Yearbook Club

This club is no longer accepting applications. If spots open a sign-up link will be posted at that time. Thank you!

Please email Ms. Morrison with any questions: morrisok@nasdschools.org

Our November 14th meeting will be for the cast of Peter Pan Jr. ONLY! Please practice “Neverland” before rehearsal and keep checking Schoology for updates! Stage Crew application forms and work samples will be due on December 1st.

The Orchestra students have been hard at work learning their music for the upcoming concert on December 1, 2023.

Concert attire for our MS performance is:

• Girls - All Black: either a black dress or black shirt and black pants. Skirts must be below the knees.
• Boys - A white dress shirt and black pants.

Please ensure that all concert attire follows appropriate dress code.

Band

The winter concert will take place on December 8th and the spring concert on May 21. Both will start at 7:00pm in the High School auditorium.

Jazz band auditions will be on Wednesday, November 1st from 2:30-4:00 AND Thursday, November 2nd at the same time. The first rehearsal will be the following Wednesday (November 7th). All instruments welcome! (Including guitar, bass, drums, and piano). Rehearsals will be Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00pm. All non-band students should send Mr. Leavitt a message on schoology to receive the audition materials.

This group will perform at the spring band concert, as well as a few individual performances TBA.

All band parents be on the lookout for emails from “Big N Band - Charms” for updates.

Newspaper Club

Click the button below to sign up! Mr. Lynch will send out parent emails with more information after the form is completed.

Future Club Meetings

• November 15th - 2:30 to 3:30
• November 29th - 2:30 to 3:30
• December 6 - 2:30 to 3:30
• December 13 - 2:30 to 3:30
• December 20 - 2:30 to 3:30

NAMS Clothing Closet

Winter coats are available for families who are in need. Please email your request to Robyn Ginther, PE Teacher gintherr@nasdschools.org OR send a written note in your food pantry backpack with request.

Prospective Winter Athletes:

The first day of winter practices is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023. Please see our winter athlete welcome letter for more information regarding signups, physicals, etc.!

Prospective Winter Athletes:

The first day of winter practices is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2023. Please see our winter athlete welcome letter for more information regarding signups, physicals, etc.!

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SIGN UP INFORMATION

It's that time of year to begin to sign up for winter sports! Here's what you need to know! Please visit the athletic webpage for the Winter Sports Welcome Letter and directions on how to register with Arbiter Sports (Formerly Family ID) . In the letter is the date for free physical on NOVEMBER 1, 2023 at the High School Main Gym from 5-7pm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED FIRST PRIOR TO ATTENDING PHYSICALS ON NOVEMBER 1ST!!!

Middle School Sports is only available for current 7th and 8th graders . There are NO PIAA sports for 6th graders.

The PTA will be meeting Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in the Middle School. Anyone interested in learning more or joining is encouraged to attend.

PTA is currently searching for ‘23-24 PTA Officers. Please reach out to Dave Lafferty laffertd@nasdschools.org if you would like to attend or learn more about being a PTA Officer, or joining the PTA for next school year.

PTA is hosting a SaveAround Fundraiser now through December 1, 2023. Sell 5 books - get one free! Click HERE to purchase, and share with family and friends. They make great holiday gifts! If you have questions please contact fshehab@rcn.com

MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE

Just a reminder for students entering the 2023-2024 school year of the documents required by the Nurses office:

6TH GRADERS

***Need a PHYSICAL EXAM on file. If they have had a well visit in 5th grade, please send it to the nurse office with an immunization record. If they are scheduled for a well visit, please send in a copy of the visit and a shot record after the appointment.

**** MCV and Tdap(need to receive during 6th grade year)

7TH GRADERS

*****DENTAL EXAM ( Can be done during 6th or 7th grade)

MEDICATION FORMS

(Long Term or Short Term)

Completed by the doctor for each school year and brought to school by adult with medication.

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION

We are able to give students medication from the approved list but we need parental consent each year. The form can be found here. Consent can also be given in Sapphire via the backpack

Please see the NAMS Health Services Website for contact information and additional details and the NASD Health Services Page for linked forms.

Any completed health forms may be faxed to 610-262-6583, dropped off at the main office during office hours or mailed to NAMS at 1617 Laubach Ave Northampton PA 18067.

NAMS Clothing Closet

Winter coats are available for families who are in need. Please email your request to Robyn Ginther, PE Teacher gintherr@nasdschools.org OR send a written note in your food pantry backpack with request.

Food Pantry

Are you in need of food items to help you prepare nutritious meals? The NAMS food pantry is available during the school year to provide assistance to families in need.

The food pantry will also accept donations of non-perishable, non-expired food items, backpacks, hygiene items and reusable water bottles. Donations can be dropped off throughout the year with security at the main entrance.

Does your child need a winter coat? Please contact Robyn Ginther gintherr@nasdschools.org to request a coat.

Please keep these resources in mind should you feel your child may benefit from any of these programs. Feel free to reach out to your school counselor for additional information. Click on the button below to check out current guidance resources.

• Grade 6 - Mrs. Becker - beckerc@nasdschools.org
• Grade 7 - Mrs. Ferry - ferryd@nasdschools.org
• Grade 8 - Mrs. Borzillo -borzillj@nasdschools.org
• Garde 6, 7, & 8 - Mrs. Whittaker-Kahan - whittaks@nasdschools.org

Check out the current resources To start the 2023-2024 school year, please keep these resources in mind should you feel your child may benefit from any of these programs. Feel free to reach out to your school counselor for additional information.

St. Lukes YESS!: St. Lukes YESS! provides individual one on one counseling sessions to those participating. There is a face to face or telemedicine option. This service is billed through insurance.

Cbits (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) FREE: This program assists students in addressing trauma that has been experienced. There are individual and group counseling sessions.