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New Market?Middle?NewsDecember 13, 2019?School CalendarDateEventThursday, December 12ELF Musical 7PMFriday, December 13ELF Musical 7PMSaturday, December 14ELF musical 2PMFriday, December 202 Hour Early Dismissal for StudentsMonday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1Winter Break?Dates and times are subject to changeNews from the OfficeMessage from Mrs. Anderson????? It is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement on January 1, 2020. After 30 years of teaching art and being a school counselor, I'm ready to move on.? I will miss seeing the students, colleagues and families I've had the pleasure to work with. Please rest assured that the students will be taken care of.? My caseload will be divided by the other two very capable counselors, Mrs. Storey and Mrs. Preudhomme, until my position is filled.? I'm looking forward to spending more time with my family and teaching art classes for adults with disabilities at FCC. But, as I tell my students to follow their dreams, I plan on following mine and look forward to painting landscapes. I always said that I want to be a painter when I grow up! I guess I'm finally grown up! ?? I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday and wish everyone the best in the New Year!New Market Middle School Presents...Elf Jr. The Musical 12th and 13th @ 7:00 PMDecember 14th @ 2:00 PMAdmission is $5 Per PersonLeo Club will meet after school in the media center from 3:00 - 4:00 on January 9th?and 23rd.Mathcounts will not meet after school during the month of January. We will meet during ELT times throughout the month. Mathcounts members will have the opportunity to compete in two Saturday competitions on January 4th?and February 8th.ELT Lego Club - 6th?gradeBeginning January 2020If your child enjoys using their imagination, creating models and being hands on - Lego Club is for them!?Students will work with a group, or individually, to complete weekly themes and challenges!!?This is a great time for students to collaborate and get to know one another!If your student is interested, please let Mrs. Preudhomme know at:?Nicole.Preudhomme@For this club, Mrs. Preudhomme and Mrs. Dubbs are looking for LEGO donations!If you have any Legos that you are looking to part with (kids no longer use, winter cleaning), please consider donating.?We will make great use of any Legos that you have!??Is your family moving?Are you changing or dropping childcare providers?Will your child switch from walker or car rider to bus rider? Or vice versa?If you answered yes to any of these questions, please print and complete the form linked below, and return DIRECTLY to your child's current school.Transportation form/English:? form/Spanish:?:? Remember to update your transportation information early!? Late changes will require that students use the nearest existing bus stop until route updates can be made.Music NewsCongratulations instrumental musicians on two great concerts this week!Congratulations to the following?musicians who have been selected to participate in All-County Band:??Ella Jensen, Maggie Malone, Brienna Ryder, Augie Jansen, Eddie Cretella, and Noah King!Honor Band will not meet next week. Rehearsals will resume on January 14.SGA NewsHOLIDAY SPIRIT DAY Friday December 20thSGA is sponsoring Holiday Out on 12/20.? Plan to wear anything holiday related including ugly sweaters, festive socks, holiday headgear etc.?The SGA wishes everyone a happy and blessed winter break!SGA students recently wrote holiday cards to send to military service members stationed overseas.? This event was coordinated by Ms. Mossburg and will be taking cards to the Chaplain at Fort Detrick who will then mail them to deployed. troopsSIx of our SGA student leaders attended the FCASC General Assembly meeting on Tuesday December 10th at the Central Office?Board Room.? Students had a chance to listen to speeches from high school students who are running for the position of Student Member of the Board of Education for 2020-2021.? Students enjoyed listening to Dr Alban present the calendar options for next year and giving their input on their choices.? Dr Alban?also discussed budget constraints and how it affects many decisions in our school system such as shortening the?walking distances to school,? the possibility of?later start times for high school, enacting more?environmentally friendly food service products and many other interesting topics.? It was in interesting and engaging meeting for all who attended!Students who represented NMMS were Gavin Perrone, Lindsey Blum, Andrea Dechosa, Reagan OBrien, Abby Myers and Hannah Zirk.Guidance Office News?Helping Kids with CliquesWhat's a Clique?Friendship is an important part of kids' development. Having friends helps them be independent beyond the family and prepares them for the mutual, trusting relationships we hope they'll establish as adults.Groups of friends are different from cliques in some important ways.Groups of friends?form based on shared interests, sports, activities, classes, neighborhoods, or even family connections.Cliques?sometimes form around common interests, but the social dynamics are very different. Cliques are usually tightly controlled by leaders who decide who is "in" and who is "out." The kids in the clique do most things together. Someone who has a friend outside the clique may face rejection or ridicule.?Kids in cliques often worry about whether they'll still be popular or whether they'll be dropped for doing or saying the wrong thing or for not dressing in a certain way. This can create a lot of pressure.?How Can Parents Help?As kids navigate friendships and cliques, there's plenty parents can do to offer support. If your child seems upset, or suddenly spends time alone when usually very social, ask about it.Talk about your own experiences.?Share your own experiences of school - cliques have been around for a long time!Help put rejection in perspective.?Remind your child of times he or she has been angry with parents, friends, or siblings - and how quickly things can change.Shed some light on social dynamics.?Acknowledge that people are often judged by the way a person looks, acts, or dresses, but that often people act mean and put others down because they lack self-confidence and try to cover it up by maintaining control.Find stories they can relate to.?Many books, TV shows, and movies portray outsiders triumphing in the face of rejection and send strong messages about the importance of being true to your own nature and the value of being a good friend, even in the face of difficult social situations. Older kids and teens might relate to movies such as "Mean Girls," "Angus," "The Breakfast Club," and "Clueless."Foster out-of-school friendships.?Get kids involved in extracurricular activities (if they aren't already) - art class, sports, martial arts, horse riding, language study - any activity that gives them an opportunity to create another social group and learn new skills.Encouraging Healthy FriendshipsHere are some ways to encourage kids to have healthy friendships and not get too caught up in cliques:Find the right fit?-?don't just fit in.?Encourage kids to think about what they value and are interested in, and how those things fit in with the group. Ask questions like: What is the main reason you want to be part of the group? What compromises will you have to make? Is it worth it? What would you do if the group leader insisted you act mean to other kids or do something you don't want to do? When does it change from fun and joking around, to teasing and bullying?Stick to your likes.?If your child has always loved to play the piano but suddenly wants to drop it because it's deemed "uncool," discuss ways to help resolve this.?Encourage kids to participate in activities that they enjoy and that build their confidence.Keep social circles open and diverse.?Encourage kids to be friends with people they like and enjoy from different settings, backgrounds, ages, and interests. Model this yourself as much as you can with different ages and types of friends and acquaintances.Speak out and stand up.?If they're feeling worried or pressured by what's happening in the cliques, encourage your kids to stand up for themselves or others who are being cast out or bullied. Encourage them not to participate in anything that feels wrong, whether it's a practical joke or talking about people behind their backs.Take responsibility for your own actions.?Encourage sensitivity to others and not just going along with a group. Remind kids that a true friend respects their opinions, interests, and choices, no matter how different they are.Remember to provide the big-picture perspective too. As hard as cliques might be to deal with now, things can change quickly. What's more important?is making true friends - people they can confide in, laugh with, and trust. And the real secret to being "popular" - in the truest sense of the word - is for them to be the kind of friend they'd like to have: respectful, fair, supportive, caring, trustworthy, and kind.?This information was provided by KidsHealth?, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit or . ? 1995-2019. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth?. All rights reserved.2019-20 STEP UP! FrederickStudent Songwriting ContestYou DON'T need to play an instrument, have a great voice or be able to read music.You DO need to write a creative and powerful song on your own or with others.Entry Deadline:Sunday, February 23, 2020, 11:59 PMOpen to all Frederick County middle and high school age studentsPrizes: Cash, FCC scholarships, YMCA memberships, Recording Studio timeAttendance NewsImportant goal:?96% or better?attendance?each day!Please help students meet the goal every day!?Talk to your child about the importance of attending school.Call your child's counselor if you have questions.?NMMS.Attendance@Monday??Tuesday?Wednesday?Thursday?Friday ? ??12/9/1912/10/19?12/11/19?12/12/19?12/13/19?92.69%?93.23%?93.39%?95.35%?93.91%Motto?Positive Experiences + High Expectations = Excellence for All?MissionThe mission of the New Market Middle School community of students, staff, and parents is to foster the development of critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners who are prepared to be honorable, successful, and contributing members of the ever-changing 21stcentury.Vision?The NMMS learning community of students, staff, and parents will work collaboratively to exceed local, state and national standards for student achievement, character development, teacher efficacy, and family and community involvement. The collective commitment will ensure:*? Rigorous learning that challenges and supports all students to achieve at high levels and reach their full potential*? A welcoming, disciplined and healthy environment that is conducive to student learning and character development.*? Highly qualified teachers are working in professional learning communities that focus on student learning and achievement.*? Parents and community members are partnering in the learning process of students.*? Time, material, and human resources are allocated in a manner that supports student learning. ................
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