We’re back! It was a fantastic start of school at Northley. We welcomed everyone back with a new sense of enthusiasm and excitement for an amazing year. From our new staff, to folks that have been working at Northley for decades, both noted a sense of calm and supportive structures that ensured a smooth and safe learning environment for all.

In the classroom, students were acclimated to the learning expectations and course syllabi. All students received a fresh agenda book to organize their academic activities. The agenda book travels with students and should list items such as homework, projects, and upcoming assessments. New students and 6th grade received a Chromebook that remains with them until end of 8th grade.

Please be sure your student charges the Chromebook every night. Our 6th grade English Language Arts classes spent time at the Library getting two reading books (picture below). The NMS music program is up and running as students learned the basics in Band class (see picture).

Wrapping up the week, many students participated in outdoor team building activities on a gorgeous Friday afternoon (see picture).

Looking ahead to Week 2, some key events occurring and reminders:

-Fall Sports kick off (see below for full details)

-Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) for Math occurs during a math class next week

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan M. Buterbaugh

@NMSViking

 Each year, the school is required to perform safety lock down drills for compliance with state and national codes. State law requires us to provide parents with information regarding scheduled lock down drills prior to the event. 

Northley Middle School has scheduled a lockdown followed by a fire drill next week. The date is Thursday, September 15th in the afternoon. The drills will take place during 8th period. Teachers will review the expectations with students prior to the drills. Administration will also review the procedures on the announcements prior to the lockdown. There will be no alarms used during this drill. The students will be made aware that it is only a drill.  

Officer Shane Coyle, PDSD Resource Officer, will be present to observe and assist.  

Northley’s Fall Sports Informational meeting for 7^th & 8^th grade will be on held on September 12^th   from 3-3:30 in the gym.

This meeting is also open to any student interested in Cross Country.

This is an opportunity to sign up and meet your coaches. The first day of tryouts and practices will begin on September 14^th. You must have a PIAA sports physical on file with Ms. Genovese in order to be eligible to participate. The last day to submit PIAA sports physicals will be 9/12. 

Link to PIAA:

https://www.pdsd.org/cms/lib/PA01000989/Centricity/Domain/918/2021-22PIAAPhysicalPacket.pdf

• September 9th - First day of Drama club - 3 -5:30 pm
• September 12th - Fall Sports information meeting - 3 pm
• September 14th - First day of tryouts and practices
• September 22nd - Back to School Night
• September 23rd - 10:48 am Early Dismissal

We’ve made it easy to pay your dues! Scan this QR code or go to your Venmo and send the $10 family dues to @Northley-PTL! You can also send in cash with the form all students received! Thanks for your support!! The PTL relies on the family dues to help kick off our fundraising for the year. Please make sure to note your child’s name, grade, and make sure to list that it’s for dues.

Join us at our next meeting, October 5^th at 6:30pm in the library.