Good Afternoon Northley Families,
 
Tonight is the big 8th grade winter dance. I'm certain the students are at home getting dressed up for a fun night. I want to thank all the PTL for planning, coordinating, and decorating the school for this event. I know the students appreciate your efforts, though they might not want you there to chaperone.  
 
Community gives back to Northley  
While Northley students are collecting coats, hats, scarfs, and gloves on the Tree of Warmth and staff members are adopting families in need, there is an amazing story of what 3yr old Max did for some NMS students.  Max is watched by his grandmother near Northley. His grandmother read him a Facebook post about children needing food, so Max decided to help those in need with half of the money he earned from doing jobs for his grandmother. Max walked into Northley with his grandmother and gave us $25 to give to students "who need lunch money." What a wonderful lesson for all of us during this season. Take a moment and see how you can bless those around you. #PennDelcoCares  
 
STEM night:
On December 10th, Northley hosted a special STEM night. All students and families were invited to join Philadelphia-based Robotics company, LocoRobo, for an evening of robots and drones! We learned about the magical world of sensors, robot swarms, how drones fly, and participated in hands-on activities and challenges. Professor Pramod answered student and parents' questions about careers in Robotics and new technology being developed. 

 
 
Just a quick reminder that winter sports have begun. There are a number of game schedule next week, so take a look at the calendar below. Additionally, Friday, December 21st is a 10:48 am dismissal. There will be NO late bus that day.   

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.
 
Lanny Blair, II, Principal
Northley Middle School
2801 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
610-497-6300 X 3400
Twitter: @NorthleyMS 
 
Encourage, Empower, Excel

December 17th - December 21st

Monday
December 17
Day 5


Fiddler - Leads & Named Roles                  3-5:15pm
               (including Villagers)
Steel Pan                                                      3-4:30pm Rm4
Yearbook Photographers                             3pm Rm 103
7th Grade Coding Club                               Computer Lab during Lunch                                                  

Tuesday
December 18
Day 6

Pretzel Day
6th Grade Art Club                                  3pm Rm 8
Science Olympiad                                   3pm Rm 6
PBIS Student Meeting                             3-3:40pm Rm202

Wednesday
December 19
Day 1
Yearbook Photographers                          3pm Rm 103
SeaPerch  Robotics Meeting                    3-3:45pm

Thursday 
December 20
Day 2 
Fiddler - Full Cast                                  3-5:15pm
Yearbook Photographers                       3pm  Rm 103
Chess Club                                            3-3:40pm Rm223
Jazz Band                                              3-3:40pm
Pretzel Day - Candy Cane shaped pretzels today!
Friday
December 21
Day 3
10:48am Dismissal


Upcoming Events    
12/19 &12/20 No Homework Club
12/21 10:48am Dismissal
12/24-1/1  NO SCHOOL- Winter Recess

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 December 18 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 Café" will be held during lunch periods.  Any parents who would like to come in, please email Chrissi Villa at cvilla@pdsd.org .

STEM Program - S2STEM presented to students this past week - please check their website for some great programs available: http://www.s2stem.com

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


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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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