Information from Coach Pelton:
Note to NMS Boys (7th & 8th Grade) interested in playing Soccer at Newberry High School in the Spring.
See Schedule below. Contact Coach Pelton at dpelton@sdnc.org if you have questions.
NMS Faculty & Staff wish you and your family Happy Holidays. We want to encourage students to continue to work on their I-Ready (Reading & Math) lessons over the winter holidays to keep momentum going into 2025. NMS showed positive gains from Fall to Winter per the most recent diagnostic and we are on track to show significant gains moving toward Spring Diagnostic based on growth of each student.
NMS I-Ready Winter Holiday Challenge
Individual Challenge: The most reading and most completed math lessons over Winter Holidays will receive 1 free hat day, 1 free homework pass, and will receive snacks compliments of Mr. Reid in the cafeteria (1 ice cream, 1 bag of chips, and an an additional entree of your choosing in the cafeteria)
Total Number of Math + Reading.
Example: John Doe (6 Math/8 Reading)=Total: 14 Total
NMS I-Ready Winter Class Challenge
Class with the most I-Ready Completed Lessons will earn an Ice Cream Party compliments of Mr. Reid. (Note: Most completed Lessons)
NMS I-Ready Winter Grade Level Challenge
Grade Level with the most I-Ready Completed Lessons will earn additional recess minutes the week of Jan. 6th-10th.
Note: Grade level with the fewest completed lessons will have minutes taken off of Recess week of Jan. 6th-Jan. 10th.
Keep working toward your I-Ready Goals/GO TIGERS!
NMS Receives Another Grant!
RE: Thank you, Katie Shaw!
Newberry Middle School was awarded the AgSouth Farm Credit Growing Our Communities Grant for the school Science Through Agriculture program led by Mrs. Shaw. The objective of the grant is to build strong partnerships and alliances, leveraging the resources within the grant program to preserve and promote the farmer, the family, and our communities. This money will go support the Science Through Agriculture program by purchasing outdoor furniture for the garden and chicken coop area at Newberry Middle School.
For more information, contact Katie Shaw at kshaw@sdnc.org
Congrats. to your NMS Girls & Boys Basketball Teams & Coaches for (2) More Wins versus White Knoll Middle School on 12/19/24
Girls Game: 27-13
Boys Game: 57-29
Notes: Girls win their 5th consecutive game in a row! Boys team remains Undefeated!
🎤 Lip Sync Battle: Show Us Your Moves! 🎤
The Student Council is hosting an exciting Lip Sync Battle on January 10, 2025, during lunch, and we want YOU to be a part of the action! Whether you want to perform solo or team up with friends, it's your time to shine! 🌟
Event Details:
📅 Date: January 10, 2025
🕛 Time: During Lunch
📍 Location: Cafeteria
🎤 You can perform as a group or individually!
🎶 All music must be school-appropriate.
How to Sign Up:
👉 Sign up through the link sent to your email!
Let’s make this event one to remember—bring your best lip sync game and energy! 🕺💃
#LipSyncBattle #StudentCouncil #TalentShow #GetInvolved #SchoolFun
Link: https://forms.gle/Ct9GM74dZZUcCN6J8
FREE TO FOCUS
Beginning January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions.
During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day.
This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
The NMS Student Body President has spoken.
Note: Per Student Body President (Landyn Gray) he has convinced Mr. Reid (Principal) that 12/20 should be a "Pajama Day" for students, faculty, and staff.
Please Note: 12/20/24 will be a "Pajama Day" for NMS Students, Faculty, & Staff!
Thank you to Landyn Gray, NMS Student Body President!
Job Shadowing (2025)
8th Grade Students Only
Lead NMS Sponsor: Job Shadowing 2025 (Jessica Wood)
jwood@sdnc.org
All forms will be distributed and collected through HR teachers:
1/3/25 – permission forms will be put in teacher’s boxes
1/6/25 – permission forms will be given to students + video explaining Job Shadow Month will be played in HR
Q&A Stop-By:
Mrs. Moore will be on campus 1/7 and 1/8 to assist with stopping by HRs for Q&A
1/7/25 – Wiggins/Singleton/Shaw Teams Q&A during HR (split between Wood/Moore)
1/8/25 – Leger/McMillen Teams Q&A during HR (split between Wood/Moore)
1/15/25:
Permission forms due to Laurie Suber
Completion of Job Shadow Day in February:
Students will have to submit the following for their absence to be excused:
Job Shadow Reflection sheet
Worksite Attendance Signature form
Thank You note (will give them a card/envelope when they turn in the above documents)
PLTW Dragster Champions-8th Grade:
Teacher: Joy Kellogg
Drag Race Winner Jordan Boateng, Cole Chilton, and Braxton Ware
December 2024- Newberry Middle School Students of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Teacher of the Month.
December 2024
6th: Adileny Gomez
7th: Lilliana Fry
8th: Xavier Harding
Teacher: Stacie Coleman
Support Staff: Brittany Hazel
📚✨ Exciting Opportunity: Math Academy Invitation! ✨📚
We are thrilled to announce that students will be invited to attend our Math Academy, where they can strengthen their math skills in a fun and engaging environment! 🎓
🗓 Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
💌 Important Dates:
Letters will be mailed to selected students on January 6, 2025.
Completed forms must be returned by January 10, 2025.
The letter will include all the details of the program, so be sure to check your mail! We look forward to helping our students achieve their best in math! 🔢📈
#MathAcademy #MathSuccess #Students #LearningOpportunity
Many Thanks,
Stacie A. Coleman
7th/8th Grade Math and GT
NMS Math Lead
scoleman@sdnc.org
Spanish and Vietnamese Versions of ACCESS Testing Document
please contact Dr. Swygert at aswygert@sdnc.org if needed
ACCESS for for Testing ELL's (Newberry Middle School)
Questions: please contact aswygert@sdnc.org
MLP NMS Lead Teacher/MLP District Lead Teacher
District-Wide Recruitment Fair!
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Mid-Carolina High School
377 Cy Shumpert Rd.
Prosperity, SC 29127
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All positions:
Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.
Congratulations to the NMS Girls & Boys Basketball Teams & Coaches for (2) Victories versus Carolina Springs Middle School. (12/5/24 Home Game)
Girls: Defeat Carolina Springs (30-25)
Boys: Defeat Carolina Springs (55-19)
Holiday Arts Showcase
Location: Newberry Middle School (Gym)
Date: 12/16/24
Time: 6PM
Beta Club students who are going on the convention trip are doing a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser, BUT we are not ordering the actual doughnuts. We are selling Original Glazed Certificates for $16 (Students will profit half of this money) and BOGO Cards for $26 (Students will profit half of this money). If you are interested, more information is below.
Original Glazed Certificates for $16 : This is a certificate for a dozen and can be redeemed at any participating Krispy Kreme locations. Picture for reference attached.
BOGO Cards for $26 : This is a little more pricey but WORTH IT!! You get $160 value for only $26. For up to 10 visits, you can buy a dozen doughnuts and GET A DOZEN FREE! Picture for reference attached.
Contact Mrs. Cantrell at mcantrell@sdnc.org if you have any questions
🎄✨ Holiday Senior Care Drive ✨🎄
The NMS Student Council is spreading holiday cheer to our seniors this season! We’re collecting items to create care packages for those in need.
📅 When: December 2 - December 19, 2024
📍 Where: Drop off donations in Room 709 (Ms. Coleman’s room)
🧦 Items Needed:
Unused socks
Lotion
Small bottles of hand sanitizer
Gloves
Soft peppermints
Crossword or Sudoku books
Kleenex
Let’s come together as students, faculty, and community members to make a difference. All items will be distributed on December 20 to bring joy and warmth this holiday season!
🎁 Deadline: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Your generosity can brighten someone’s holiday! ❤️
