Cat Chronicles

Happy December! I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving break last week. I am so thankful that am able to serve this great community, and most importantly, your students! The month of December will certainly fly by, so please take a look at the information below to keep up on all that is happening at North Middle. Go Wildcats!

12/2- 8th Grade Advanced Drama Production- NFHS PAC

12/4- 12/15- North United Schools Toys for Tots Drive

12/4- FFA Competition

12/5- Spirit Night at Pizza Azzurri- 5-9 PM

12/6- North United Schools Family Connect Night

12/6- Basketball- Girls @ Piney Grove Middle at 6:00 PM, Boys @ Home at 6:00 PM

12/7- Wildcat Wellness Day

12/7- Basketball- Girls @ Home at 6:00 PM, Boys @ Hendricks Middle at 6:00 PM

12/9- Robotics Competition @ Otwell Middle School

12/12- Chorus/Band North United Schools Concert @ the FoCAL

12/12- Basketball- Girls @ Little Mille Middle at 6:00 PM, Boys @ Home at 6:00 PM

12/14- Basketball- Girls @ Home at 6:00 PM, Boys @ DeSana Middle at 6:00 PM

12/16- Chorus sings the National Anthem at the Atlanta Gladiators Hockey game at 7:00 PM

1218- Holiday Chorus Concert @ Cumming First United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

12/19- Band Concert @ the FoCAL at 6:00 PM

• 12/15 Exams for 1, 5, and 7 periods
• 12/18 Exams for 2, 4, and 6 periods
• 12/19 Exam for 3rd

• As we get closer to the end of the 1st semester, this is a great time to check on your student's school supplies- please ensure your students are equipped with their necessary school supplies- paper, pencils, folders, binders, dividers, etc.
• Please remember that car rider line drop off begins at 8:10 AM. To ensure the safety of our students, please do not drop off students prior to 8:10 as they are unsupervised. Additionally, please do not drop off students in the parking lot and at the flag pole. This poses a serious student safety concern.

• NFMS Chorus will sing the National Anthem at the Atlanta Gladiators hockey game on Saturday, December 16th. Game starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Gas South Arena. This is a fund-raiser for our chorus, and all are welcome to join us this evening! The link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Northforsyth
• The Holiday Chorus Concert will take place on December 18th at the Cumming First United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

Yearbook News:

Order your yearbook at https://nfmsyb.weebly.com/. The price is currently $55. The last day to order will be February 23rd.

Please don't forget to share photos with the yearbook staff to have your child featured in the yearbook. We would love to have photos from your Fall activities and events, weekend activities with friends, College Football gatherings with friends, and of course Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season photos. Please also submit photos for consideration at https://nfmsyb.weebly.com/.

• December birthday lockers are now available! Click on this link to have your student's locker decorated. https://www.jotform.com/build/231285172258154. Please note that lockers are decorated on or before the student's birthday. Decorations remain up until the student removes them.
• Chick-fil-A biscuits are sold every Wednesday morning. If it is too cold outside, the biscuits will be sold inside the school directly across from the cafeteria. Remember that the PTSO accepts cash, checks, credit cards, and even Apple Pay for the biscuits.
• December is a time of giving and the PTSO needs your help in spreading some cheer to the staff and students. On Thursday, Dec. 14th we will be hosting a staff holiday luncheon. If you have some free time and would like to either help set up or serve during that event, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AD2AAAF49-43365366-2324#/.
• If you would like to help bring some smiles to the staffs' faces and make their new year bright, please use this link to donate needed items for the classrooms:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AD2AAAF49-46387319-school.

All donations may be dropped off in the front office through Wednesday, Dec. 13th.

• On Friday, December 15th, the PTSO will be giving away donuts to everyone in the school. We need some help setting up stations in each of the grade level hallways and in the Cottage. If you would like to help pass out donuts, please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9AD2AAAF49-46385935-holiday
• Thank you in advance to everyone who helps us this holiday season. Whether it's a gift of time or needed school supplies, we appreciate it all! We couldn't do what we do for the staff and students at NFMS without your support and generosity.

Please help us celebrate the wonderful work our staff and teachers do each and every day for our students and school. If you would like to highlight the great work someone at North Middle is doing in the lives of our students, please click the link and help us celebrate them! Staff Member of the Month

Are you interesting in becoming a North Forsyth Middle School Partner in Education?

At North Forsyth Middle School, we are committed to ensuring our students receive a strong foundation of excellence. We value our local businesses and community organizations and hope to partner with them to provide our students with a world-class learner experience. Your generosity and involvement help us provide additional resources to students and staff. Benefits for our Business Partners include your business promoted on our website, social media outlets, in the monthly Cat Chronices (Family and Community newsletter) and in various other ways. If you are interested in serving as a Partner in Education, please contact Matt Woodley, principal at mwoodley@forsyth.k12.ga.us.

North Forsyth Middle believes in creating a Safe, Connected, and Thriving School Community. As a school we strive to ensure all students are successful, and we are guided by our Learner Profile!