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New Market?Middle?NewsSeptember 19, 2019?School CalendarDateEventFriday, September 20Schools ClosedFair DayFriday, September 27Picture DayTuesday, October 82 Hour Early Dismissal for StudentsWednesday, October 9Schools ClosedWednesday, October 23P.M. Parent/Teacher ConferencesSchools Open 4 Hours LateThursday, October 24P.M. Parent/Teacher ConferencesSchools Open 4 Hours LateFriday, October 25A.M. Parent/Teacher ConferencesSchools Dismiss 3.5 Hours EarlyWednesday, October 30Make-Up Picture Day?Dates and times are subject to changeNews from the OfficeTHANK YOU !I'm sending a big thank you to all of the parents and guardians that went to Outdoor School with us, and a thank you also to those who wished to go but we couldn't fit.? It is great to have so much support for the education of our students.??-- Mrs. Susan EsworthyPicture Day will take place on Friday, September 27.Envelope order forms?will be sent home on Monday, September 23.A few things to know:Every student will be photographed for school records.Please return the envelope order form to the photographer on picture day.The sales will be handled on a prepay basis.You can pay online:?newmarket.?Be sure to write your order number on the picture envelope and turn it in on picture day.We will have a make-up picture day on Wednesday, October 30.Pappy Lorenzen County Cross Country Meet will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at Harry Grove Stadium.?All interested runners should see their PE teacher for more information.?(Rain Date: 10/2/19)?Our school will host a Parent Preview Night for parents to learn about 8th grade health education materials on?Thursday, September 26th, from 6:30 - 8:00PM?in room #9, Health Classroom.The 8th grade health education course is updated with new lessons on contraceptives. In addition to a chart that shows effectiveness rates of contraceptive methods, the class includes examples of different methods including a demonstration of condom use. FCPS continues to promote abstinence as the best method for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.?The preview opportunity will allow parents to see the contraceptive kit and talk to the teachers about instruction.If you have any further questions, please feel free to email your student's Health/PE teacher and they will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!?Our School Is in the Redistricting Study AreaIMPORTANT!?A school redistricting study, begun in January 2019, includes ALL Linganore-Oakdale-Urbana area schools. The BOE must establish attendance areas and feeder patterns for new schools in response to FCPS enrollment growth*.?As the decision-making phase begins for the redistricting study, this is a reminder of important dates:Wednesday, September 11, 6 PM, BOE Meeting, 191 S. East St., FrederickSuperintendent Dr. Terry Alban presents recommendations to the munity members continue to play an important role through opportunities to provide feedback to BOE members, attending public hearings, and/or sharing feedback via email to?LOURedistrict@.?Board of Education Public Hearings, 7 PM-9 PM (Signup sheets available 6:30 PM)Tuesday, September 17, Urbana HighThursday, September 19, Linganore HighTuesday, September 24, Oakdale High?Wednesday, September 25, BOE Meeting, 191 S. East St., FrederickDiscussion of Superintendent recommendation and public comments?The BOE will make the final decision, expected in October.?*The new schools are Sugarloaf Elementary (housing Urbana Elementary students until the Urbana Elementary replacement opens for the 2020-2021 school year) and Blue Heron Elementary, opening for the 2021-2022 school year. Middle and high school attendance areas are included in the study. Details are online:?louredistrict.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.?Media Center NewsThe NMMS media center is collecting gently used books for all ages for the Recycled Book FairThis book fair is held before Winter break and is a great way to give books as gifts. All books collected are sold $.25 for paperbacks and $.50 for hardbacks. Please consider gathering your books up and donating them to our sale.Every book equals one SHARP for your NMMS student.SGA NewsFirst Period SGA representatives are being selected.? These students will work closely with Ms. Barger, Ms. Williamson and the elected officers to plan and execute many SGA?activities for the school yearSGA recently purchased over 200 boxes of tissues to be placed in every classroom and office in the building.? This was a service project funded by the sale of Candy Grams last year.??On?Wednesday September 25th, 8 students from the SGA will travel with Ms. Barger to the Frederick County Association of Student Government Leadership Workshop meeting in Frederick.? Students will have an opportunity to learn about the County SGA and to hear from various elected county officers.Guidance Office NewsKids Like Us GroupNMMS offers an awesome group called Kids Like Us of KLU.? We are enrolling new participants in our 6th,7th?& 8th?grade group.? Participation is a choice and requires parent/guardian permission.KLU is an award winning program for students who have someone close to them who is using alcohol or drugs in a harmful way, has the disease of addiction, or is in treatment or recovery.In order to respect family privacy, we do not need to know who the loved one is or what the situation is for a student to participate.KLU participation is private and confidential.? That means that other students and staff are not told?who is in KLU.KLU is engaging, positive, and fun.? KLU helps kids do their best in school, make healthy choices, and prevent alcohol and drug problems.Hints for HomeworkHomework helps students develop study skills, fosters independence and responsibility, increases students' understanding of content, teaches time management skills and builds positive academic self-image.1. Limit Distractions.?Create a homework zone for your students that is away from the T.V. and other places where there could be distractions such as pets, people coming and going and loud noises.2. Provide Tools.?Make sure the materials your student may need are readily available.3. Help Manage Time.?Establish a set time for doing homework. Don't wait until just before bedtime to do homework when students are tired and easily distracted. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, or do a little each night.4. Be Positive.?The attitude you express toward homework will be the same attitude your child acquires. Homework is practice for what students learn during the day and helps make it stick in their brains.5. Do YOUR Homework Too.?Show that the skills they're learning are related to things you also do as an adult. If your student is reading, you could be reading too. If your student is practicing math, you could balance your checkbook.6. Teach Don't Tell.??It's important that when asked for help you give guidance but not answers, that way your student learns the material and concepts. Remember that a lot can be learned from struggle and that too much help can teach your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for them.7. Cooperate.?Teachers will often ask that you play a role in your child's homework. Make sure you're being an advocate for the teacher and follow their direction so you can show that school and home are a team.8. Foster Independence.?Some homework is really intended for students to do alone. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independence and accountability for lifelong learning skills.9. Communicate.?Make sure you talk to your child's teacher and understand the purpose of homework and what the class rules are.10. Build Metacognitive Skills.?Help your child decide what homework is hard and what is easy, then encourage them to work on the hard stuff first so they're most alert for challenging work.11. Set Break Time.?Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration. Let your child take a short break if they're is having trouble keeping their mind on the assignment. Build perseverance but set time limits to avoid burnout.12. Reward Progress and Effort.?When your child has been successful and is working hard, celebrate success with a special event to reinforce positive effort.??Camp JamieGrief Camp hosted by Hospice of Frederick CountyFor Children & AdolescentsOne-DaySaturday, September 28thThorpewood Retreat Center, Thurmont MDAges 6-17There is no cost. For more info or to register contact:240-566-3030NMMS Club NewsAll are invited to join the New Market Middle School Leo Club!The Leo Club is a young adult extension of the Lions Clubs International; the NMMS Leo Club is sponsored by the New Market Lions Club. Leo club activities and projects enhance the community and help young people develop and practice leadership, organization and social skills.Members of the NMMS Leo Club can earn service hours through their participation in the Leo Club.We will hold our first meeting on Thursday, October 10, in Mrs. Yox's room (Rm. 54) from 3 to 4PM.?Please join us and make a positive difference in our NMMS school community!The New Market Middle Mathcounts team is looking for new members?from all grades and ability levels. All that is required is a love for math and competition!Mathcounts is a nationwide middle school mathematics competition held at various levels throughout the county. Participants compete to demonstrate their math knowledge, which is developed through our every other week meetings after school.We will hold our first meeting on Thursday, September 19th?after school in Mrs. Yox's room (Rm 54) from 3 to 4 pm.Look forward to seeing lots of good math problem solvers!Indoor Soccer Club?Soccer enthusiasts, come one, come all!? Join Mr. Rutten, in the gym once a week after school from October through December, and experience the beautiful game.??This is a great opportunity for students looking for a fun way to be physically active in a safe and friendly environment.? Players of all skill level are welcome.Stay tuned for details regarding the date and time.Mr. Poisal is bringing back the?Magic: The Gathering Club or MTG club?where students play card games with other students. Magic: The Gather is the theme of the club, however, students are welcome to bring and play other card games. The club will be hosted in room (34) every other Thursday of every month. (The time/date may change for student availability/teacher availability). The time for the club will be from 3:15 to 4:30.The After School Homework/Internet Club is back and beginning on September 24!NMMS is offering an after school opportunity for students to stay until 4:00 pm on?Tuesdays. This club is to give your child homework help and/or a quiet place to work with Internet access.If you would like your child to stay, please complete the form giving permission by using the link below or simply write a note. ?There will also be hard copies of permission slips located in the front office. must be picked up promptly at 4pm.? If you have any questions, please contact Emily Mitchell: Emily.Mitchell@FCA - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes:?An organization in middle schools, high schools, and colleges throughout the nation. The focus of FCA is to teach students what it means to be on a team, and most importantly, God's team. We have a very basic format. There will be 20 minutes of fun, 20 minutes of food, and 20 minutes of fellowship. During the fellowship, our student leaders will lead a devotion. FCA will meet the first and third Thursday of each month. Parents should pick students up promptly at 4:00. For a permission slip, please see Mr. Rutten or Mrs. Pollard.Health Room NewsFrederick County Health Department/Frederick County Public SchoolsHEALTH ROOM INFORMATIONDo you have the following questions? Click on the link for answers!What health information do I need to provide to my child's school?What if my child needs to take medicine at school???What if my child is sick or injured at school???When should I keep my child home? from the Registered NurseIn order for a student to receive a medication during the school day you are required to follow the FCPS Medication Administration Regulation. (Reg. 400-23)The following checklist ensures regulation compliance:The appropriate Medication Authorization form must be completed by the student's health care provider for the 2019-2020 school year.Parent/guardian and the health care provider must sign & date this form.Prescription medication(s) must be in a pharmacy labeled container with the student's name, prescriber's name, name of medication, dosage, route, directions for administration, conditions for storage, prescription date and expiration date.?Maryland law allows prescription medication to be used only for 1 year beyond date of issue or until the expiration date indicated on the medication-whichever comes first.Over-the-counter medication(s) must be provided to the school in the original sealed container.Prescription information on label must match the Health Care Provider Authorization information on the Medication Authorization Form.An adult must transport all medications to and from school. Medications must be given directly to Health Room staff.The first full day's dosage of ANY new medication must be given at home.?Please note Epinephrine, Diastat, Glucagon and inhalers have an expiration date printed on the device in addition to the pharmacy label. Therefore the container expiration date must be equal to or exceed the expiration date on the pharmacy label.?Please make sure the expiration date on the individual medication container exceeds the expiration date on the label before leaving the pharmacy.All forms can be obtained from Health Room staff or by going to?.? For further questions, you may contact the Health Room staff.Attendance 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.?Monday??Tuesday?Wednesday?Thursday?Friday ? ??9/16/199/17/19?9/18/19/19?9/19/19?9/20/19?91.87%?92.40%?92.05%?92.76%?No School?MottoPositive Experiences + High Expectations = Excellence for AllMissionThe 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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