NAMS Weekly Tea Week of September 5, 2023

Week of September 5, 2023 Updates

• Monday, September 4, 2023 - SCHOOLS CLOSED - Labor Day
• Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Day “F”
• Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Day “A”
• Thursday, September 7, 2023 Day “B”
• Friday, September 8, 2023 Day “C”

It was a great first week of the school year! I was happy to see all the students back and hear the buzz of the building. As we continue into the year, I encourage you to update your contact information in the Community Portal, enable text messages/notifications on your cell phones, and follow us on social media.

Our sports seasons and other extracurricular activities will be starting this week. Go out and support our K-Kids! I will see you there!

• Wednesday, Sep 14, 2023 6:00PM Back to School Night
• Thursday, Sep 21, 2023 Picture Day

We are Konkrete Strong!!!!

The Middle School will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, September 11th through the evening of Thursday, September 14th’s Back to School Night. Students will visit the Book Fair during one of their ELA classes during Fair Week and will have the opportunity to make purchases at that time. Purchases may also be made online and on Back to School Night.

Incoming 8th Grade Students

Save the date - Thursday, October 5th, 2023: 8th grade field trip to the Renaissance Faire. Permission slips and cash due Sept 15th.

Message from the Curriculum Office

This week, all 6th grade parents will be receiving a letter via the Sapphire Community Portal regarding a pilot science unit that all 6th grade science classes will be using for instructional purposes. This pilot unit will provide our teachers and administration with feedback as we continue to plan for the rollout of the new Pennsylvania Department of Education Science Standards, effective for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Please review the letter with your student and reach out to Scott Oste (ostes@nasdschools.org), NASD Secondary Curriculum Supervisor, with any questions or concerns.

Homework Club

Homework Club starts the week of September 11th, 2023. Do not wait to sign up! Sign your child up for Homework Club where they will receive help with their assignments. This is open to all NAMS students! Homework Club will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Additional Questions email Mr. Rex at rexm@nasdschools.org. Click on the button below to sign up

Math Club

Math Club starts the week of September 11th, 2023. This 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 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Additional Questions email Mr. Rex at rexm@nasdschools.org. Click on the button below to sign up for Math Club.

Band

Any students interested in joining our group have until September 15th to talk to their guidance counselor. No experience necessary! 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.

Band/Chorus/Orchestra

The last day to add or drop these courses is Friday, September 15th. Please contact your grade level counselor with questions.

Live, Be. Well Event

Click on the button below on this free event offered at Easton Area Middle School

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

👟Cross Country 👟

• 9/2 - Northampton Invitational @ Bicentennial Park 12:00PM
• 9/21 - EPC Meet @ Bicentennial Park 4:00PM

🏑 Field Hockey 🏑

• 9/13 - vs. Orefield MS @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 9/18 - vs. Lower Macungie @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 9/19 - vs. Northeast & Broughal @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 9/21 - vs. East Stroudsburg South @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 9/27 - vs. Nazareth MS @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 10/3 - vs. Easton @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM
• 10/11 - vs. Orefield MS @ Kremus Grass 4:00PM

🏈 Football 🏈

• 9/9 - vs. Nazareth @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM
• 9/23 - vs. Broughal @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM
• 10/7 - vs. Nitschmann MS @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM
• 10/14 - vs. Emmaus @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM
• 10/21 - vs. Whitehall @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM
• 10/28 - vs. Stroudsburg @ Al Erdosy Stadium 9:00AM

🏐Volleyball 🏐

• 9/8 - vs. Raub @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM
• 9/13 - vs. Broughal @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM
• 9/19 - vs. Trexler @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM
• 9/27 - vs. Harrison Morton MS @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM
• 10/2 - vs. Orefield MS @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM
• 10/9 - vs. South Mountain MS @ NAMS Gym 4:00PM

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.

• Save Around Books are available for $25
• Please Join the PTA

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

MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE’S 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 610-261-3971, dropped off at the main office during office hours or mailed to NAMS at 1617 Laubach Ave Northampton PA 18067.

Food Pantry

Are you in need of food items to help you prepare nutritious meals? The NAMS food pantry is available to provide assistance to families in need. Please complete the form below to request nonperishable items to be sent home with your child.

Food pantry items will be sent home with students each Friday in a backpack. Please return the backpack the following Monday to be refilled.

Please contact Jessica Boandl with questions, boandlj@nasdschools.org or 610-262-7817.

If you are interested in receiving assistance please fill out the Google Form by clicking on the button below.

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.