Nissitissit Middle School News

It's hard to believe that we are already coming to the end of October! The fall is flying by, and there is so much happening at NMS!

Our cross country and field hockey teams are wrapping up strong seasons, and we are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship our student-athletes have demonstrated. Our after-school clubs are also in full gear, with students enjoying opportunities to explore their interests, try new things, and connect with friends.

We are also excited to kick off our NMS Digital Discount Card Fundraiser! This is a great opportunity to save money while supporting our students. All proceeds go directly into grade-level activity funds to help offset the costs of field trips and other special events. For just $25 (plus a small processing fee), families can purchase a digital discount card that provides a full year of savings at local businesses and thousands of locations nationwide. We hope you'll consider purchasing a card and sharing the opportunity with family and friends. Every sale helps!

Next week, we are looking forward to celebrating NMS Spirit Week! We have a fun week planned and hope to see lots of Patriot Pride throughout the building. Be sure to check out all the details below. Please note that students should not wear Halloween costumes to school next Friday.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of NMS. We have had a wonderful start to the school year, and we look forward to all that November will bring!

Kind regards,

Lauren & Evan

November 6- Team and Group Photos

November 3- No School for Students, Staff Professional Learning

November 11- No School, Veteran's Day

November 23 & 24 Caregiver Conferences, Early Release at 11:05

November 25-27 -No School, Thanksgiving Recess

December 9- Early Release at 11:05

December 22- Early Release at 11:05

December 23- January 3- No School, Winter Recess

We are excited to kick off our two-week NMS Digital Discount Card Fundraiser! This is a great opportunity to save money while supporting our students! All proceeds will go directly into each student's grade-level activity fund to help reduce the costs of field trips, transportation, and special guest presenters.

For just $25 ($26.02 with processing fee), you can purchase a Glass Card that gives you an entire year of discounts at local businesses in Pepperell, Townsend, Nashua, and beyond, plus thousands of national deals! Everything is conveniently available through an app on your phone. These cards also make great holiday gifts!

Our school-wide goal is to sell 300 cards! We are challenging each student to sell at least three cards. The top seller in each grade will receive an Amazon gift card, and the grade that sells the most cards will earn special rewards!

Purchasing is easy! Simply visit the link below and purchase your card online. Be sure to select your child's grade and enter their name at checkout so they receive credit for the sale.

Purchase Your NMS Digital Discount Card Here!

Please help us spread the word by sharing the link with family, friends, and coworkers. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make memorable learning experiences more affordable for everyone!

On Friday, the students in Ms. Estes's class were able to listen to Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney on a livestream along with 2,000 other students throughout the country. He started out by engaging the students in guessing the names of three characters as he sketched them. He warned that he would try to trick them, but Ms. Estes's class scored a 3 out of 3! Next came a trivia challenge on his books, and again, Ms. Estes's class scored a 3 out of 3! He then read 10 pages from his new book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight, and finished by answering audience questions, where the students learned about his writing process. It was an enjoyable time for everyone!

Our 6th graders have been investigating an interesting question: Why do the makers of a “fancy cup” sold at Starbucks claim their cup will keep iced coffee colder longer?

Students have been exploring what keeps things hot or cold for the longest time and, more importantly, why! Through investigations and classroom discussions, students have been learning how materials and the transfer of thermal energy affect temperature.

Students are also learning to think about the cup as a system! The system includes all the different parts of the cup, along with the water and air inside. All of these parts interact and work together. Some cups have structural features, such as insulating layers or lids, that help maintain the temperature of the substance inside.

Students are investigating how thermal energy can enter the cup system, how energy transfers out of the system, and how gases may escape. These features can help explain why some cups keep drinks cold longer than others.

Who knew a cup of iced coffee could lead to so much science? Our 6th graders are using their scientific thinking to explain the science behind an everyday product!

The NMRHS Honor Society is offering peer tutoring! Sign up using the link below:

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♻️ Help NMS Take on the Trex Challenge! ♻️

We’re collecting plastic film and bags to donate as part of the Trex Recycling Challenge, and we’d love your help! Save your used grocery bags and other plastic wraps/film and send them our way. Donation bins are available right here at NMS. It’s an easy way to keep plastic out of the trash while helping our school reach our recycling goal.

Start saving those bags and wraps—we’ll take them!

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Location: 33 Chace Avenue, Pepperell, MA, USA
Phone: (978)433-0114
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