Notes Home--August 26, 2024

NVMS Notes Home

August 26, 2024

Monday, August 26th                                   Office open 8:00-1:00

                                                                         Football gear handout (if cleared) 6PM,  at Playshed

Tuesday, August 27th                                   Office open 8:00-1:00

Wednesday, August 28th                            School begins at 7:45

                                                                        A Day

Thursday, August 29th                                  B Day

Friday, August 30th                                       B Day

Monday, September 2nd                            Labor Day, No School

Tuesday, September 3rd                              A Day

Wednesday, September 4th                       A Day

Thursday, September 5th                             B Day

Friday, September 6th                                  B Day

Looking ahead:

Thursday, September 12th                      Picture Day!

Welcome to a new school year at Nooksack Valley Middle School! We’re excited to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community.

For our incoming 6th-grade students, you will start your day by meeting in the gym. There, we will greet you warmly and provide a brief introduction to Middle School life. After that, you’ll be connected with your Advisory Teacher, who will guide you through the rest of your day.

For our 7th and 8th-grade students, you are welcome to grab breakfast (all food must remain in the cafeteria) in the morning and then head directly to your Advisory classroom to begin your day.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year together!

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 get a PE locker to secure items.