NAMS Soar & Achieve Newsletter

Dear Middle School Parents,

Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter! As we step into the spring season, we are thrilled to share exciting updates and upcoming events.

This edition of our newsletter includes important updates about the upcoming Solar Eclipse, Virtual Washington DC Parent Meeting, and much more.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parents and members of our PTO for your continued support and commitment to our school. Your support fuels our continued success.

Warmest regards,

Mr. Kevin L. Freeman Sr.

Principal

New Albany Middle School

During the 2023-24 school year, we will recognize various cultural and commemorative dates. Our Building an Inclusive Campus Culture (BICC) committee will develop activities and/or displays as appropriate for our middle school students. Our focus will be on highlighting the significant contributions that these diverse groups of people have made to our world while further strengthening our culture of kindness, dignity, and respect.

The following cultural and commemorative dates & individuals will be recognized during the coming months:

March: Disability Awareness Month/Women's History Month
April: Asian American Pacific Islander Month
May: Mental Health Awareness Month

How we will recognize each month:

• A digital bulletin board will be displayed in the main office and will rotate among our other digital displays.

• Friday short video announcement highlighting the contributions of people who are being recognized during the month.

• These announcements will be curated by our BICC team and presented by a mix of staff and students.

• These announcements will take place during our study center periods on each Friday of the month.

Before each month, parents will receive information on how these dates will be recognized and a preview of the materials/information that will be shared with our students. This information will include the individuals being recognized as part of the Famous Friday announcements and the biographical information that will be shared. Click here to view the individuals that will be highlighted for Famous Fridays during March.

Opt-Out

Parents can opt their student(s) out of these brief announcements. When opted out, students will report to the library for study center to view our normally scheduled announcements. Opt-Out Form

All current 7th grade families are invited to attend a virtual parent meeting scheduled for Wednesday 2/21/24 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be dedicated to sharing important details about this fall's 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, DC. We will be discussing the trip itinerary and registration process.

Spring is right around the corner and the weather this week certainly feels like it! Spring break for New Albany Plain Local Schools is March 25-29. School resumes on Monday, April 1st.

If your family is need of food during spring break, please click here to sign up for a spring break box. This information is kept confidential.

Please be aware that there is no school on Monday, April 8, 2024 (school calendar). Even though school is not in session during the Ohio total solar eclipse, we do have access to solar eclipse glasses for each student in case you want to supervise your child’s participation in viewing the eclipse. Each student will bring home one pair of glasses in March which they can keep. The glasses have the ISO transmission requirements printed on them for your review before deciding on their use.

Early Dismissal Form

Pre Planned Absence Form

Lunch Menu

Final Forms

Pay Schools Central

NAMS Yearbook Sales - Balfour

• February 21 - Parent Meeting - Washington DC Class Trip 2024
• February 28 - Last Day to Order NAMS Yearbook
• March 25 - 29 - Spring Break (No School)

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