NMS Family Weekly Newsletter

I wanted to take this opportunity to remind parents of the late to school policy.

• Three unexcused tardies per quarter, such as oversleeping, missing the bus, parents running late, or failure to check in when the student is tardy, will result in an after-school detention. A 4th tardy will result in another after school detention. A 5th tardy will result in a two hour Saturday detention and possible parent conference. Every tardy thereafter will result in detention time as determined by the school administration. Each student will start every quarter with zero tardies.

Due to weather and road conditions, each student as of 1/26/24 has zero tardies to school. Beginning on Monday, 1/29/24, the enforcement of this policy will be more closely monitored. Thank you for your help with this. Please be safe. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

If you have any additional questions, the faculty directory can be found HERE

-Sincerely,

Brandon Creason

January 29: Wrestling vs Lundahl, 4-6 pm

January 29: 7th Grade Girls BB @ Northwood 4-6 pm

January 29: 8th Grade Girls BB @ Northwood 4-6 pm

January 30: Jostens Cap and Gown measurements 1:30-2:30

January 31: Wrestling @ Marlowe, 4-6 pm

January 31: 7th Grade Girls BB vs Johnsburg 4-6 pm (SGE)

January 31: 8th Grade Girls BB vs Johnsburg 4-6 pm (NMS)

Updated Registration Calendar SY23-24

Please click on the link below for additional info and times.

Weekly Athletic Information can be found HERE.

8th Gr Graduation Picture Day is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

Cap & Gown photos along with casual dress photos will be taken. Make sure to check your email for further information from Inter-State Studio.

Feb 15, 2024

As technology gifts may be high on our children's wish lists this season, we're thrilled to introduce our partnership with SmartSocial.com. This platform provides many resources to help safely navigate the digital world.

As the plethora of resources may seem overwhelming at a glance, we recommend starting small and perhaps delving into one of the following topics:

• Social Media Agreement Templates for Families

• Top 5 Kids Cell Phone Safety Tips for Parents

• Avoiding Strangers, Drugs, and Dangerous Situations Online

• Combat Online Bullying

• Pros and Cons to Video Games

NSD2 is giving district parents/guardians free access to all of the SmartSocial tools. Just use this link to register: https://smartsocial.com/members?org=nippersinkrichmondburton

This free access is for our students' families only and valid until July 31, 2024. Please do not share the link with non-district families.

Let's make this holiday season not only joyful, but also a time for learning and growing in the digital age!

8th grade parents, information regarding end of the year dates can be found HERE.

NMS Website

2023-2024 Student-Parent Handbook

January Lunch Menu

February Lunch Menu

NMS Safety Concern

23-24 School Calendar

23-24 School Events Calendar

NMS PTO Stock the Lounge February

PTO Calendar of Events Click HERE

NMS Chicago Wolves Family Night Click HERE

PTO Fundraising Goal Click HERE

Interested in volunteering with the PTO? Click HERE

NMS Fundraising Shopping Event Click HERE

Richmond Spring Grove Area Rotary’s Operation Warm

• Richmond Spring Grove Area Rotary will be providing brand new winter coats to any NSD2 and RB District 157 students/families in need.

• Information can be found HERE

Safety for our students and staff is something we take very seriously here at NMS. Please talk to your children about the seriousness of making threatening comments regarding students, staff, or the school. No comments will be handled as a joke here at Nippersink Middle School and law enforcement will be contacted if comments are made or shared on social media. Please contact the office or use our website if you have a safety concern. Safety concerns can be submitted on the website HERE

Substitute Teachers! The application form for working as a District 2 substitute teacher can be found here