Important Dates:

• February 8 - Pride of NRMS
• February 15 - Fusion Swingtime & HS Jazz Band Concert 7 p.m. in HS PAC
• February 18 - Rhythm & Raffle Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. NRHS
• February 20 - Presidents' Day - No School
• February 21 - Winter Sports Recognition 5 p.m. NRMS Gold Gym
• February 23 - Harriet Turk Assemblies/Leadership Conference

Spirit Week Donation

NRMS will kick off another spirit week on February 13...but this one culminates with a day of donation. On Friday, February 17, students that would like to participate in pajama day can donate $1 toward a fund for one of our teachers currently undergoing cancer treatments. Mrs. Balicki--7th grade Earth Team social studies teacher, middle school volleyball coach, WEB adviser, and valued member of our community--has had two prior bouts with cancer, and beat it. In late November however, she received news her cancer had returned. Her treatment began almost immediately.

Many of our students have asked for an opportunity to contribute, and so this opportunity to embrace kindness was created. And for those students that haven't had the chance to get to know Mrs. Balicki, this is an opportunity to donate to someone in their own community. Money will be collected by 1st period teachers. Specifics about each spirit day can be seen below.

As we move through February, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher, school counselor, grade level principal, or me with any questions.

Thank you,

Erin

Important Notes:

Leadership Assemblies/Conference

NRMS is excited to announce a make-up date for our Leadership Conference. Harriet Turk is set to impact our Bears on February 23, 2023. She will bring her message of encouragement and enthusiasm, combine entertainment with education, and encourage our students and staff to get up and make things happen in their lives.

Harriet will first speak to our 5th and 6th graders, and then our 7th and 8th graders. She will spend the rest of the day working with student leaders from NRMS as well as 7 other school districts. 

Girls on the Run Spring Season

5th and 6th grade girls now have the opportunity to sign up for 10 weeks of Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole! Coach Nather and her assistant coaches are looking to help our girls:

• Boost self-worth through goal setting
• Learn how to foster meaningful relationships
• Develop healthy habits and understanding of physical movement

94% of participants said they learned new things at Girls on the Run that were interesting to them, and 99% felt that their coaches took the time to help or talk with them when they needed it. 

Registration runs from February 7 until February 13. Sign up at www.gotrneo.org.

Unite to Fight Team

Two NRHS students have taken on the incredibly important and honorable challenge of raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Student Visionaries Alex Bottomley and Fiona Parker have put together a team that will help them plan events and reach their fundraising goals. If you'd like to learn more about their work, or donate to their cause, please click here. I will keep you posted on ways NRMS will be contributing to their project.

School Fees

Each year, the District assigns a school fee to students based on their grade level/course selections. This is typically provided to you in September. With the change to Powerschool, the fee assessment was delayed until now. This was done to give staff and parents time to become familiar with Power School. These fees have now been assigned to your child. You can view these fees through the app or through your Powerschool account. You can submit payment for the fees through a check or through your PayForIt.net (Payschools) account.

Boosters

Membership is critical to our booster groups. If you are interested and able to support our local booster organizations, it is greatly appreciated.

• Athletic Boosters
• Band Boosters
• Choir Boosters

Flyer Central

Please remember to navigate to Flyer Central to see what is happening in our school community. Please click here to view Flyer Central.