Principal's Newsletter 2025-2026

Dear NMS Families,

As we move through a busy and meaningful season, we want to thank all of our families for their continued support. November began with a touching Veterans Day program, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans and their families who joined us. Your presence and service mean so much to our school community.

Now, as we turn our focus toward Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for—especially our wonderful parents and families.

A heartfelt thank you also goes out to everyone who participated in our school fundraiser. Your contributions help us provide incentives and special opportunities for students throughout the year.

With the winter season quickly approaching, please remember to store your child’s snow packet somewhere easy to find. Make sure your child completes it and returns it to school when classes resume.

We are truly grateful for all our parents and the many ways you support our school each day. Wishing you a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving season!

With Eagle Pride,
Principal Walton

NOVEMBER 17-21 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

NOVEMBER 17

Midterm ✅

NOVEMBER 18

Robotics Competition depart from NMS at 8:10am ( competition is from 9-2)

NOVEMBER 19

Prep and Plan- Early dismissal

NOVEMBER 20

Morgantown Reward Trip 6-8

Parent teacher conferences for kindergarten only this evening 3:15-6:00

NOVEMBER 21- NO school for Kindergarten 🚫

Midterms mailed ✅

Parent teacher conferences for kindergarten only -all day.

NOVEMBER 24-28 Thanksgiving Break- No school for Students

NOVEMBER 27-🦃 🚫

DECEMBER 1-19TH- MYSTERY ANNOUNCER FUN and December Dress Up days begin!

DECEMBER 2

Special Education Day

DECEMBER 3

Attendance Reward Trip 1-5

DECEMBER 4

DECEMBER 9

Stalder's Field Trip for PK

DECEMBER 10

3rd Grade Tech Express

Tentative fundraising items Delivered

DECEMBER 11

PK Stalder's Trip-PK

1st Grade Parent Involvement Christmas Stations-

DECEMBER 12

Kindergarten Christmas Program 1:30

DECEMBER 15

Reindeer Games for 6/8

DECEMBER 16

Christmas Band Concert 6:00. (4-6 & 7/* choir)

DECEMBER 17

Career Day 6/8

First Grade Christmas Program 1:30

DECEMBER 18

PK Christmas Program 1:00

DECEMBER 19

Faculty Senate

12:15 Dismissal for students 🚫

December 22- No students

JANUARY 5

Students return from Holiday break

3rd 9 weeks begins

JANUARY 6

JANUARY 7

Print Report Cards

JANUARY 8

JANUARY 9

Mail Report Cards

JANUARY 16

Spelling Bee List Week 1

JANUARY 23

Spelling Bee List Week 2

JANUARY 30

Spelling Bee List Week 3

FEBRUARY 13

Spelling Bee Class Spell off

FEBRUARY 26

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If you plan to attend any event or activity (ex. Halloween parties, Valentine's Day parties, end of the year picnics) in the classroom or when you will be working with students as a volunteer or chaperone, you must be board approved. Get your form in now while you have plenty of time. (Christmas programs, Veterans Day, Commitment to Commencement, etc. are not required to be board approved. ~THEREFORE THIS FORM IS NOT NEEDED)

These required state tests are given to students in Grades 3–8 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

April 28th, Writing 3-8

April 30th, Science, Grades 5 and 8

May 5th, ELA 3-8

May 13th, Math Grades 3-8