I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and have had a smooth transition back to school! I am amazed by how fast the first half of the year has gone by. The second half always seems to go faster. I can assure you that the teachers are doing everything possible to meet the needs of the students. Please remind your student to look in the AIG Google Classroom for Early Finishers, announcements, resources, or to send me a message if they need anything!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. I am here to support you and your child.

jennifer.waring@nhcs.net

910-350-2112 ext. 74626

***Please note that the location for the Hoggard meeting on Wednesday has been changed to the cafeteria. It is easier to access the cafeteria by parking in the student lot.

On February 6th, Mrs. Mauk and Mrs. Crudeli (high school AIG specialists) will be here to help the students complete their AIG Blueprints. This is a fluid document that serves as a plan for their high school coursework. I will meet with the students prior to this date to review the blueprints and to provide initial information for the students. Students will receive a copy of their blueprint once completed.

Noble Middle School

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

5:30 pm (7th Grade)

6:45 pm (8th Grade)

Blair Elementary School Auditorium

*Students should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time to line up.

*Due to the number of inductees, ceremonies will be held for each grade level.

AIG Mastery Resumes Next Week!

Next week, I will be pulling AIG students (alphabetically) in 6th & 7th grade during mastery starting with the 6th graders. AIG mastery will take place in the library and students will receive a pass from their homeroom teacher to attend. These will be rotatiing groups; therefore, students will attend their regular mastery group when it is not their week for AIG mastery.

6th Grade AIG Mastery days are Tuesday & Thurday.

7th Grade AIG Mastery days are Monday & Thursday.

Activites include:

• Games
• Puzzles
• Projects
• Competitions
• Debates
• Seminars
• WHATEVER the students need or are interested in!

The GAC is an independent council of AIG families, local community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 NHCS AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

Gifted Advisory Council Contact List - Opt-In

I am developing your student's Differentiated Education Plan (DEP). Noble AIG students' DEPs will be emailed home for signatures. However, if you are new to Noble and would like to discuss how our AIG program works in middle school and to sign your student's DEP, I am more than happy to schedule a conference time with you as well. Please email me if you would like to setup a conference.

JANUARY

15 8th Grade High School Transition Meeting @ Hoggard cafeteria

16 8th Grade High School Transition Meeting @ Laney media center

17 End of Quarter

17 Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline

19 NHCS Specialty High Schools and Early College Applications Due

20 MLK Jr. Holiday, No School

21 Teacher Workday, No School

27 Report Cards

29 Nat'l Junior Honor Society Inductions

Check out UNCW MarineQuest for Academic Year Programs, as well as, Summer Enrichment Programs!! They offer great opportunities right in our community!

Every year, middle and high school students participate in the Congressional App Challenge. This nationwide competition encourages students to learn how to code by creating their own applications, allowing students to showcase their skills in programming and computer science while supporting the next generation of STEM leaders.

The winner will be eligible to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website, and will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill reception.

1. To be eligible to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, you must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission and must reside or go to school within North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District (determine your federal representative here).
2. Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed on a team.
3. Students may compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in.
4. If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating in.

To participate, students must register online and submit their apps before October 24, 2025.

For more information, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us or you may contact Ms. Lisa Myers by email at Melissa.Myers@mail.house.gov or by phone at (910) 253-6111.