Good Afternoon Northley Families,
 
Winter Break has arrived! The students should be home and amped up for the coming week of activities. Over the past month, the students and staff of Northley have been collecting items to support local families and charities. We were able to supply 12 families (34 children) with roughly 120 gifts. From the Giving Tree and coat drive, we were able to supply City Team with 70 coats and 40 hats, gloves, and scarves. Finally, some of our staff and students took time to make 19 blankets for Fleece for Keeps. I am thankful and proud of the efforts by both our students and staff to make this season joyful for so many.   
 
Please take a look at the below calendar for the week we return. There are many activities occurring for our students and they may forget.   
 
I hope you all have Happy Holidays and we will see you in the new year.
 
Lanny Blair, II, Principal
Northley Middle School
2801 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
610-497-6300 X 3400
Twitter: @NorthleyMS 
 
Encourage, Empower, Excel

December 24th - January 4th

Monday
December 24 - Tuesday January 1st



           No School - Winter Recess
                                    
Wednesday
January 2
Day 4
Fiddler - Leads                                         3:50-5:15pm
Yearbook Photographers                          3pm Rm 103
SeaPerch  Robotics Meeting                    3-3:45pm
Homework Club                                       3:-3:45pm
Environmental Club                                  3-4:00pm

Thursday 
January 3
Day 5
Fiddler - Leads & Named Roles             3-5:15pm
                including Villagers
Yearbook Photographers                       3pm  Rm 103
Jazz Band                                              3-3:40pm
Homework Club                                    3-3:45pm

Friday
January 4
Day 6
Fiddler - Full Cast                                  3-5:15pm


Upcoming Events    
12/24 - 1/1 No School - Winter Recess
12/27 & 12/28  Office open
1/2 PTL Meeting 6:30pm Library
1/18 10:48am Dismissal 
1/22-1/25 Don't hate, Communicate Week

Congrats to our 2018 Ugly Sweater Contest Winners!

6th Grade Winner: Juliette LaPierre
Runners-up: Brendan Gallagher & Liam Barlow


7th Grade Winner:Madison Meehan
Runners-up: Nathan Brooks, Ray Riggins,Ben DiGiovani & Drake Graham


8th Grade Winner:Josie LaPierre
Runners-up: Paige Suter & Relm Spencer




click the link above to see the most updated Fiddler information
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE NURSE
Smile Program- Mobile dentist

Seventh grade students are required to have a dental exam for the current school year. The Smile Program- Mobile Dentists will be visiting Penn Delco on January 17, 2019 to provide low-cost or free exams to 7th grade students who have not turned in a dental examination form dated after September 2017.   If your child is eligible for the Smile Program, you should have already received a letter and application form for this program. If you have not received the letter and application, your child does NOT need this exam. If you would like your child to be examined by the Smile Program dentist, please complete the form and return to school by January 2nd or sign up on line at  www.myschooldentist.com.  This is a wonderful program that provides your child with a dental exam, cleaning, x-rays and sealants at low or no cost to you.


 "The Counselor's Corner"

Recent and Upcoming Events

Career Development through Naviance - We are pleased to introduce Naviance at Northley Middle School. Students are using this career program from now through high school. Naviance is a mobile-friendly, comprehensive website that you and your student can use to make plans about colleges and careers.  Our school's link to Naviance is  https://student.naviance.com/northleyms

See this Parent training being offered by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit:
This interactive workshop is designed to help families learn about their child's sensory systems with a focus on ways in which sensory intervention can support their child's behavior, and ability to learn and participate in their home and community activities and routines.


CAREER CAFE - We are looking for speakers to discuss their career in a very informal setting. "Career CafĂ©" will be held during lunch periods.  Any parents who would like to come in, please email Chrissi Villa at cvilla@pdsd.org .


BARK - Keep your children safer online - Sign up for Bark: https://www.bark.us/?ref=6C84RZ8 . Learn more about Bark by clicking here: BARK FLYER

Save the Date - "Northley at the Half" Parent Information Night - January 29, 2018 - 6:00-8:00 PM.  A sign up will be coming out shortly!

SAP - We have a program called Student Assistance Program (SAP) that can assist students and parents with setting up counseling and other community and school resources.  Please contact your grade level counselor to learn more!
6th grade Ms.Sayre 
7th grade Mr.Siegel
8th grade Ms.Weaver


  BARKSDALE  

YEARBOOK EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
$16 Early Bird Price. Cash,check or online until Feb.1st
$20 online only until April 30th

Make Checks payable to: Northley Middle School
**Clearly mark the envelope with "YEARBOOK"
To pay by Credit Card, Visit www.barksdalephoto.com
click "online orders", click "continue" and enter 01047YB as the password
There will be a $1.50 processing fee online added

Don't miss out on the memories, order today for the best price
Which Class will reign supreme?
The PTL is running a BoxTop contest. 
Whichever class collects the most Box Tops each marking period?  
 
Collect Box Tops from some of your favorite products and have your child turn them into their  Period 1 teacher.
Please ensure the dates are valid and the BoxTops are trimmed.

 Each Box Top is  worth  10 cents and they add up quickly!
 Thank you for all your support! 
Collect and Save
Don't forget to clip your Box Tops and give them to your Period 1 Teacher.
Please Click Here to download the App.

STUDENT CONTEST CORNER
Listed on our Student Contest Corner 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.  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.  

STEM Writing Contest. We invite girls in grades 3 through 12 enrolled in schools in Chester County, Delaware County, and Philadelphia County: due March 15, 2019. "Write an original story that connects to our contest theme, honoring the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT). Girls are encouraged to write a story in whatever style they choose (science fiction, mystery, letter to the editor, adventure, superhero, award nomination, how-to, biography, etc.) that highlights one element from the periodic table of chemical elements and its role in providing solutions to global challenges in areas such as energy, education, agriculture, and health.Submission deadline: March 15, 2019. Awards ceremony at Penn State Brandywine (includes a tour of campus STEM laboratories and conversations with undergraduate women in STEM): April 11, 2019. [Submission form will be live on our website in January] Visit our website to learn more: https://brandywine.psu.edu/stem-options/writing-contest
  Student Contest Corner:  https://www.pdsd.org/Page/6662

       
DAR Essay Contest:  Are you in 5th through 8th grade? 
You're invited to participate in an Essay Contest Topic for 2018-2019. 
 
Please review the contest flyer, the rules and judging guidelines. 
Please click the following items for additional information.
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