NVMS -- Notes Home September 16, 2024

NVMS Notes Home

September 16, 2024

Monday, September 16th                                   A Day

Monday, September 16th                                   WIN (What I Need) Begins, 7:45-8:30

Tuesday, September 17th                                   A Day

Tuesday, September 17th                                   WIN Day

Wednesday, September 18th                            A Day

Wednesday, September 18th                            Advisory Day, 7:45-8:30

Wednesday, September 18th                            Fundraiser Kick Off!

Thursday, September 19th                                 B Day

Thursday, September 19th                                 WIN Day

Friday, September 20th                                       B Day

Friday, September 20th                                       WIN Day

Friday, September 20th                                       1st Fundraiser Turn In Day!! Before school!

Monday, September 23rd                                   A Day

Tuesday, September 24th                                   A Day

Wednesday, September 25th                            B Day

Wednesday, September 25th                            Late Arrival, school starts 10 AM

Thursday, September 26th                                 B Day

Thursday, September 26th                                 2nd Fundraiser Turn In Day!! Before school!

Friday, September 27th                                       B Day

Looking ahead:

Book Fair, September 30-Oct. 2

Conferences, October 1-3

Fundraiser is coming!!

Get ready for our exciting annual fall school fundraiser, kicking off with a special assembly on September 18th! This year, we’re offering Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough, along with a variety of unique gift items and specialties which will be available through an online catalog.  There will be several turn-in dates available for students to bring order forms and payment to the playshed before school hours.  First turn in day is Friday, September 20th. 

Your support helps provide our students with valuable opportunities such as enriching field trips, new lunch and PE equipment, and enhanced school activities. By participating, you're directly contributing to the betterment of our students' educational experience. We appreciate your enthusiasm and generosity as we embark on this important fundraiser!

**Cookie dough will be delivered to our school at a later date and will need to be picked up at school and then delivered. Items purchased through the online catalog can be shipped directly to the purchaser's address. 

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.

The Book Fair is coming to NVMS!

NVMS PTSA is hosting a fall Book Fair September 30th-October 3rd.

You can see all the details, preview the fair, and set up an eWallet for your student today at the following link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/nooksackvalleymiddleschool

The Book Fair will be open for in person shopping the following hours:

Monday, Sept. 30- 11-1pm

Tuesday, Oct. 1- 11:30-1:30pm & 2:15-7:30pm

Wednesday, Oct. 2- 11:30-1:30pm & 2:15-7:30pm

Thursday, Oct. 3- 11:30-1:30pm

Online shopping will be available at the link above October 1st-14th.

Spirit Gear on sale now!

Show Your NV Pride! Nooksack Valley Spirit Wear On Sale Now – Order by 9/22/24!

Don't miss out on your chance to rep Nooksack Valley! T-shirts, polos, vests, coats, sweatshirts, shorts, hats, and more are available. Order online before the store closes on 9/22/24!

https://nvpioneers2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Free:

Washington State Fair tickets (for students) are available at the office.  Tickets will grant your student FREE admission!

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.

Nooksack Youth Boys Basketball:

The Nooksack Youth Boys Basketball Program is open to boys in grades 2nd-6th who attend Nooksack Schools or those who are homeschooled and live within the Nooksack Valley School District.

The registration fee is $85. Late registration begins October 1st and is $105. No Registrations will be taken after October 15th.

Payment can be made via Venmo @NVYouthBasketball or by check made out to Nooksack Valley Youth Boys Basketball and mailed to:

Nooksack Valley Youth Boys Basketball

203 Lincoln Circle 

Sumas, WA 98295

Registration is not complete until payment is received. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeohI_-Y-vWSyXPXQ9PjtJPu0bOYD4HnGQn0SnodVpOyhoetw/viewform

Basketball practice will begin the week of November 11th and will be held in local gyms and typically occur on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays.  Games will begin December 7th and end February 1st with a 2 week break for winter break.

Players will need to provide their own gym appropriate shoes and water bottles. All players will receive a basketball to keep. 

Nooksack Youth Basketball is part of the North County Hoops League. The League consists of programs from Lynden, Mt. Baker, Blaine, and Meridian youth sports.

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.