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October 7, 2024
Monday, October 7th A Day
Tuesday, October 8th A Day
Tuesday, October 8th Tutorial after school begins
Wednesday, October 9th A Day
Thursday, October 10th B Day
Thursday, October 10th Tutorial after school
Friday, October 11th B Day
Monday, October 14th A DAY
Tueasday, October 15th A DAY
Wednesday, October 16th A Day
Thursday, October 17th B Day
Friday, October 18th B Day
FUNDRAISER UPDATE
Thank you to everyone that participated in our Fundraiser. Students did a great job and we were able to exceed our goal this year. We will notify you when items are expected to be delivered.
Tutorial is beginning:
We will begin after school tutorial on October 8th. Tutorial is 2:15-4:00pm. Transportation home is available. Students should check with their teachers to see what days they are staying. Generally, tutorial will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but students should always check to confirm teacher availability. Tutorial dates through December: October 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31. November 5, 7, 19, 21. December 3, 5, 10, 12.
NVMS PTSA Membership—Please join!
Become a member of the NVMS PTSA today to help support our group and students!
Registration is only $10 for the school year and we have 3 ways to join this year-
1: Submit your information via this link and choose how you want to pay (cash, check, Venmo)-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7syKXCQ_7Fkcg-sb7mXJInwcQ1MOCYB6T6l78Hk5QPyJKKw/viewform
2: Purchase your membership in our online store- https://wspta-00283425.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
3: Pick up a paper registration form in the NVMS office and return it to the school
Becoming a member helps maintain our PTSA nonprofit status while providing discount benefits to you from companies like Budget, FexEd, Great Wolf Lodge, and Washington State Fair.
Annual Student Updates needed:
If you have not already done so, please log onto Skyward and complete your student’s Annual Student Update. This is where you can update emails, phone number and emergency contacts, verify other information as well as complete the annual forms we are required to ask for (Military, Opt Out, etc.). Please complete this ASAP.
ASB Purchases:
Purchasing an ASB allows students free entry into all Nooksack Valley High School home games in regular season. ASB is $30 for 7th and 8th grade, $15 for 6th grade. Students may make purchases at the school office before school and during their lunch. The till closes at 1:00PM.
There are reduced rates. If you received a pink and yellow form from the District Office, you may show them at the school office for a reduction of district fees.
Cell Phone Policy Changes
This year we will be making a few changes to our school handbook. One of those changes will be that cellphones will not be allowed out on campus until the end of the school day at 2:15. This change is being made for several reasons as research is showing the many harmful effects of cellphones, social media, and the constant pressures those bring on our youth. We have had several incidents of students using their cellphones to post pictures (without permission), bully and harass other students while at school. With our focus on ensuring NVMS is a safe place for our students to grow and learn, we have made the decision to not have cell phones available during the school day. We hope you as parents will support us in this change as the intent is to make it easier for our teachers to teach and our students to learn.
A suggested book for any parent of a middle school student: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Sports:
All athletes must be cleared before they can practice (or pick up gear). All fall sports begin on the first day of school.
Football
Boys’ soccer
Girls’ fastpitch
Cross Country (XC)
ASB may be purchased by itself (not tied with sports). If your student is purchasing anything or clearing for sports, that should be done before school or during their lunch. The till is not open after lunch (1:00pm). Purchase of an ASB will allow free entry to all home sporting events at our high school.
Breakfast and lunches are free to all students this year.
We encourage students to get a PE locker to secure items.
2nd - 6th Girls Youth Basketball: Registration is now open for girls in 2nd - 6th grades. Cost is $85. Click the link below for season information and to register! Late fee registration, $105, starts on 10/15. Registration closes on 10/20. We also need coaches and sponsors for all grade levels. For more information, please email nvgirlsyouthsports@gmail.com or join Nooksack Girls Youth Sports on Facebook!
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