March 3, 2017

**UPDATED** Please note that the Weekly Bulletin sent out on Friday contained next week's schedule of events. Please refer to the below for this week's items.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The snow flurry at the end of the day was an unexpected treat this afternoon. The students were confused after wearing shorts to school and then needing a coat to stay warm on the way home.

This was a busy and exciting week for Northley. Our 1st annual Volleyball Marathon was a big success. We had 51 teams and roughly 400 students (1/2 the school) participate in the event. Mr. Campbell and Ms. Genovese are already planning other after school activities for their enjoyment. Additionally, seven NMS students will be representing Penn­Delco in the PMEA District 12 Middle School Chorus Festival. We were notified that we placed top 10 in five of 23 events at the Science Olympiad competition. We were competing against 25 other middle schools. Finally, we received our formal recognition as a School To Watch during the state Middle Level Educators conference at Penn State.
A couple of items to note this week: ­
-March is Youth Art Month ­
-Spring sports tryouts are coming the week of March 13 ­
-Rock You Socks day (World Down Syndrome Day) is March 21
-8th grade parents be on the lookout for end of the year field trip information and chaperone request. 
 
Have a great weekend, 
   
Lanny Blair, II, Principal
Northley Middle School
2801 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
610-497-6300 X 3400

Encourage, Empower, Excel
Northley Weekly Bulletin ~ March 6 to March 10, 2017

Monday
March 6th
Day 3
Drama Club ~  3:00 - 4:00 Small Group, Auditorium
Math 24 Club meeting ~ 3:00 - 3:45 p.m., Room 205
Steel Pan Ensemble ~ 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room 4
Northley Robotics Club ~   3:00 - 3:40 p.m.,  Room 6 
Yearbook Club meeting ~ 3:00 - 3:40 p.m., Library 
Tuesday
March 7th
Day 4

10:48 Early Dismissal ~ Teachers In-Service
Wednesday
March 8th
Day 5

PBiS Student Committee ~ 3:00 - 3:40 p.m. , Room 202
Drama Club ~ 3:00 - 4:00 Small Group, Auditorium

Thursday
March 9th
Day 6
8th Grade Honor Society ~ 3:00 - 3:40 p.m., Room 126
PBiS Pretzel Sale, $1.00,  ~ 2:55 p.m., Lobby
Jazz Band ~ 3:00 - 3:40 p.m., Band Room
Drama Club ~ 3:00 - 5:30 Full Cast, Auditorium
Northley Robotics Club ~  3:00 - 3:40 p.m., Room 6 
Science Olympiad ~ 3:00- 3:40 p.m., Room 215
Friday
March 10th
Day 1
BLUE/GOLD SPIRIT DAY
Drama Club ~ 3:00 - 5:00 Small Group, Auditorium
Northley Robotics Club ~  3:00 - 3:40 p.m., Room 6 
Upcoming Events                          
3/13-3/20     Rock your Socks on Sale for $1.00 during lunch in cafeteria 
3/17            SPIRIT DAY - wear  Green
3/21            ROCK your SOCKS Day - wear crazy socks
3/23            Verizon App Recognition Event 1 p.m., NMS Auditorium
3/31            SPIRIT DAY ~ Decades Day - Pick a decade and wear it  
3/31-4/01     Northley Drama Club Presents "Once on this Island" 7 p.m., NMS Auditorium
March is  YOUTH ART MONTH!!
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 In March, Miss Sharp will be showcasing the fantastic creative work of all our Northley Artists! Keep an eye out for new displays, installations, posters and more celebrating the diverse and colorful work of our Vikings with vision!


SPRING Sports 

For the Pre-Season Coaches letter click 
here .

Please click the link for more information on Northley Athletics. 

It is important that all athletes submit a PIAA physical or Section 7 (fall/winter athletes) by March 6th.  The first day of practice is March 13th.
We look forward to meeting our athletes on Monday.                                                                                   Go Vikings!
12th Annual Career Day
We are organizing our 12th annual Career Day, and we are always looking for new companies to collaborate with.  There is no better way to see what a career is like than to experience it first-hand! 
If you work at a company that would be willing to welcome a group students for Career Day on April 7 to experience the "real world of work," please contact  on of the following counselors:  
                       6th grade Ms. Sayre at  nsayre@pdsd.org  or ext 3355
                       7th grade Mr. Siegel at  ksiegel@pdsd.org or ext. 3332
                       8th grade Mrs. Crowley at gcrowley@pdsd.org or ext 3336

The week of March 13th to March 17th, 
socks will be on sale  during all
 lunches in the cafeteria at
 Northley Middle School 
for $1.00
Money sent in to school.
When sending money into school with your child or dropping off at the office, please make sure it is in an envelope clearly labeled with Students name, Home Room , Student ID# and what the money is for. (lunch, trip, fundraiser, etc.)
Northley Yearbooks
 
Orders are online only, and at the regular price of $20.00. To order online anytime, visit www.barksdalephoto.com , click  "online orders," click "continue" and enter 01047YB as the password.
Don't miss out on the memories, order today for the best price!
TEDx Youth Conference Applications

TEDx is hosting a youth event in Lancaster on June 17! The  TEDxYouth Conference Applications for speakers and performers  are due next week, March 4, 2017. Do you have an idea worth spreading or a performance worth sharing? The theme is "Moving Forward".  Review all the information about the application proposal  here . 
See Ms. Di Pietro with questions. 
Student Contest Corner for March 2017
Listed here  are monthly contests for our students to participate in that offer extra enrichment in a variety of subjects and challenge students' writing, research, and multi-media skills!
Many offer cash student prizes and awards. These contests are optional and can be submitted on your own or also through your teachers. We hope you will take this opportunity to compete academically both locally and on a national level.  
Sun Valley High School Class of 2019 
 Sports BINGO Night

Greetings,
 
The Sun Valley High School Class of 2019 is hosting a Sports BINGO Night (see the attached flyer for more details). Any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike McCormick & Cole Bowman
  "The Counselor's Corner"

Recent and Upcoming Events
  • 8th Grade will be participating in a classroom lesson next week revolving around Resiliency and relating back to our One Book, One School "Eleven"
  • 8th Grade will be hearing a presentation from Lawyer Joe Lesniak about cyber safety and law.
  • If your child failed any classes for the 2nd marking period, they have met with Mrs. Crowley and Ms. Ashworth, counseling intern, to arrange a plan for success for the second semester
  • Scheduling is underway for the 2017-2018 school year!
  • Career Day Participants Wanted for 6th Grade Career Day on Friday, April 7, 2017 - Contact Ms. Sayre for more info at nsayre@pdsd.org
  • Parents are being contacted to arrange collaborative Student Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP) meetings if there child has a significant amount of unexcused absences.
  • We are working with the teachers and administration to plan fun, interactive, and meaningful PSSA preparation activities
Please click the following items for additional information.
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