Eagle Nation News

Thank you for such a warm welcome to Noble Middle School! I am excited to be here and feel fortunate to join such a special school community. I enjoyed getting to know our students, families, and staff this week and look forward to working together to make this a successful year. I’m excited for all that lies ahead and proud to be part of the Noble family. Go Eagles! 🦅

OCTOBER

10/26 No School, Teacher Workday

10/29 Music Department Dinner Theater Performance

10/29 Report Cards

NOVEMBER

11/2 Science Olympiad Tryouts afterschool

11/3 Election Day! No School, Teacher Workday

11/9 Yearbook Cover Design Contest Deadline

11/11 Veterans Day Holiday

11/13 Noble Veterans Day Celebration

11/17 8th Grade Biotech Trip to UNCW

11/20 Make-Up Picture Day

DECEMBER

12/4 8th Grade Biotech Trip to Corning

12/9 7th Grade CLDA Trip

We want to make families aware that a few students have recently accessed websites that connect users through random video chats with strangers. These sites can expose children to inappropriate content, unwanted contact, and individuals whose identities and intentions are unknown.

Many families may remember Omegle, a website that connected strangers through anonymous video chats. It shut down in November 2023 amid serious safety concerns. Unfortunately, copycat websites continue to appear, and some students may attempt to access them through proxy sites designed to get around existing technology filters.

Our school will continue working to address these concerns and strengthen our technology protections. However, technology filters alone cannot keep children safe online. Family awareness and open conversations are equally important.

We encourage parents and caregivers to:

• Talk with your child about the risks of video chatting with people they do not know online.

• Check browser history, apps, and online activity on devices your child uses.

• Remind your child never to share personal information, photos, their location, or other identifying details with strangers online.

• Encourage your child to come to a trusted adult if they encounter something uncomfortable or inappropriate online, without fear of being judged.

For additional guidance, we recommend these resources:

• Internet Matters: What Parents Need to Know About Omegle — Information about copycat sites and the risks of anonymous online chats.

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) — NetSmartz — Age-appropriate online safety resources and conversation guides for families.

• Federal Resources for Online Safety — Additional guidance and resources for parents and caregivers.

Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our students safe. A conversation today can help your child make safer choices online tomorrow.

October 29, 5-7pm: Music Department Dinner Theater Performance

5:00-7:00 p.m. Noble cafeteria

*required for all band, chorus and orchestra students

When to Use Ice Packs

• Acute (new) soft-tissue injuries such as twisted ankles, sprained wrists, bruises, or muscle strains—especially within the first 48 hours—to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation.

• Head bumps with swelling or visible bruising.

• Minor joint or muscle pain after overuse (e.g., after PE class) to ease inflammation or spasms.

• Insect bites or stings, for temporary relief of swelling and itching

When Not to Use Ice

• Minor bumps without swelling or pain—routine ouchies that don’t need icing.

• Older injuries (larger than 48 hours old with no swelling).

• Conditions requiring medical care: suspected fractures, open wounds, circulation issues, or nerve injuries—refer for evaluation instead.

  
  

Purpose of Ice in School Setting

• Reduces blood flow (vasoconstriction) to limit swelling and bruising.

• Numbs the area, providing temporary pain relief and comfort.

• Quick, safe intervention that supports classroom return if no further treatment is needed.

  
  

It is time for the 6th‑grade eye exams. If you would like your child to be screened, please complete the consent form in Infinite Campus by 10/30/26. Eye exams will be conducted the week of 11/2/26.

As November approaches, we encourage families to take time to learn more about the 2026 bond referendum and what it could mean for our schools and community. Visit the link below for information about the proposed bond, projects, and the upcoming vote.

Learn More About the 2026 Bond

Noble is seeking parent volunteers to support classroom needs. While these needs may shift and evolve throughout the year, the current volunteer needs are as follows:

• During Mastery from 3:10-3:40 pm
• Volunteers will supervise and support students working independently on their level IXL while the teacher works with a small group of students
• While IXL is an independent assignment, students often have questions and need guidance. Having a volunteer there to handle those questions frees the teacher up to provide additional support to a small group of students.

This is a PERFECT volunteer opportunity for those that would otherwise hang out in the carline during that time OR that would prefer NOT to hang out in the carline at all. Park, volunteer for 30 minutes, and roll out! 🙌🙌 As volunteers will not work with students unsupervised yet, Level 1 and Level 2 volunteers can participate.

If interested in helping, please review the attached Noble Classroom Volunteers spreadsheet and sign up for a shift. This is a working document that will include additional volunteer opportunities as staff identifies needs.

Thanks for your consideration and partnership with Noble Middle School!

The National PTA Reflections Arts Program invites students to submit theme-based original works of art in six categories to compete and receive recognition at local, state, and national levels.

Students may present their interpretation of this year’s theme-

“What My Culture Means To Me”- in one of the following categories:

1. Literature

2. Dance Choreography

3. Film Production

4. Musical Composition

5. Photography

6. Visual Arts

Students must submit their original work of art, along with a student entry form and brief artist statement by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026.

Please see attachment for more information and feel free to reach out to our PTA Reflections Chair, Gen Brown, at genbrown121@gmail.com.

We're excited to share this year's pick for the Noble PTA Parent Book Club: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, by clinical psychologist Lisa D'Amour.

The Noble PTA Parent Book Club is a true gem, offering parents a safe place to meaningfully connect, support one another, and grow in our parenting together.

We hope that you'll join us! Reach out to the Parent Book Club chair, Karina Olivier, with any questions.

To reach the NC Peer Warmline, call 855-733-7762. To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 or text HOME to 741741.