Important Dates:
  • October 25             Swingtime Jazz Band Concert @ OMLA State Conference
  • October 29             STAND Roller Skating Party
  • October 30             Fall Sports Recognition
  • October 31             Happy Halloween - Community Trick-or-Treat
  • November 1           NREF Taste of NR
  • November 5           Board of Education Meeting 
  • November 7           Team Ice Challenge Day
  • November 7           Gr. 5 and 6 Student-Led Conferences
  • November 8           Team Fire Challenge Day
  • November 8           Gr. 5 and 6 Student-Led Conferences
  • November 13         Gr. 7 Student-Led and Gr. 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • November 15         PTA Meeting @ NRMS Teacher Workroom
  • November 15         Gr. 7 Student-Led and Gr. 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is being celebrated at NRMS October 29 - November 2. The goal is to unite all students and take a visible stand against substance abuse.  Please note the theme of each day and help to encourage our kids to participate.
  • Monday - "Strong Together Against Bullying and Drugs" - Wear as much red as possible!
  • Tuesday - "Life is a Journey, Travel Drug Free" - Dress like a tacky tourist, wear Hawaiin shirts and silly accessories.
  • Wednesday - "Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't my Focus" - Halloween Costume Day, please see guidelines below.
  • Thursday - Join the Fight Against Drugs" - Wear camouflage or a uniform.
  • Friday - "Show Your True Colors Drug Free" - Wear tie-dye or neon clothing.
Please also click here to see how you can support PHNR's efforts with Red Ribbon week.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher, school counselor, grade level principal or me with any questions throughout the year. 

Thanks,
Jeff
Important Notes:

Washington D.C. Extended Field Trip
Please remember that the first payment of $155.00 for the 8th grade extended field trip to Washington D.C. is due on Thursday, October 25.  Checks can be made out to North Royalton City Schools and should be turned into the main office.  Please remember to register at  https://tm.nowaktours.com/ as this is how we initiate and finalize reservations for hotel rooms, buses, vendors, etc.  

Happy Halloween
Halloween  is being celebrated in North Royalton and Broadview Heights on Wednesday, October 31st.  Students are permitted to dress in costumes at NRMS during the school day.  Please follow the guidelines listed below.
 
Basic dress code will be enforced, so if you have any questions, please refer to your agenda, which contains our Handbook and Code of Conduct.
 
The following exceptions will be permitted:
- General Halloween costumes in good taste
- Facial make-up
 
The following will not be accepted:
- No masks
- Weapons of any kind - props
- No article of clothing may be worn which displays ads or promotions for alcoholic beverage, tobacco, or any other drug; or which advocates violence, death, or use of force against any institution, individual, racial, ethnic, or cultural group; or displays inappropriate satanic or profane language. 
- Bare midriffs, tank tops, muscle shirts, and transparent shirts or blouses are not permitted.  All shirts should provide appropriate coverage for all areas of the upper body.  Under garments must not be visible.

Challenge Day
The Earth Team Challenge Day was a success and we are looking forward to the remainder of the 7th graders getting the opportunity to participate in November.  Again, thank you to the NRMS PTA for their generous donation to help make this program a reality for our 7th graders.   Please see below for each team's Challenge Day date:
  • Ice Team - Wednesday, November 7
  • Fire Team - Thursday, November 8
PTA
Please consider joining PTA and volunteering your time throughout the year.  The NRMS PTA is a vital component to many of the activities and opportunities that we provide to our students.  Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 15 at 9:30 AM in the NRMS Teacher Workroom.  

STAR Student Scores
Please note that students' score reports were mailed home with the Student-Led/Parent-Teacher conference letter.  We administer the STAR assessment three times per school year.  This information provides us with a snapshot of where each student is at in relation to reading and math.  

North Royalton Athletic Boosters
The North Royalton Athletic Boosters do a lot to support our middle level athletes.  Please take a moment to look at their webpage, as well as the most recent NRAB newsletter.

Twitter
Please follow all the great things that are happening in our school and throughout our district using the hashtag #NRinspiregreat. 

Flyer Central
Please remember to visit Flyer Central to make sure you are aware of all the opportunities that are available to our students through school/athletic camps and community/recreational groups. 








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