November 2025

Field Hockey had a great season with a record of 8-1. The team consisted of 21 girls, and many were new to the sport. The returning 8th graders for North were Margaret Shaffer, Colby Graber, Lucy Capo (Captain), Dylan Smith (Captain) Ashlyn Sorchillo, Ella Forte and Zoe Jones. In two years of playing for North these girls had only lost one game and that was the teams first game of the season this year. Despite that loss the girls came out strong and managed to score 47 goals against our opponents and only had 6 goals scored against them, five coming from the first game. Coach Detweiler and Blash were proud of the teamwork and coachability this team had for the very successful season.

Get ready to move with Rotating Relays—a dynamic fitness circuit that blends heart-pumping cardio with bodyweight strength training. Seventh grade students rotated through stations designed to challenge endurance, build strength, and keep energy high. It’s a great way to stay active, have fun, and support wellness together!

The third Wednesday of every month is an Underground Teacher Spirit Day where students get to guess the theme and possibly win a prize. This month's theme was Country Western.

In 7th grade science, students explored chemical bonding through a fun, hands-on activity where animals represented atoms. Each “animal atom” could form a specific number of “bonds,” helping students visualize how real atoms connect to create molecules. This engaging simulation allowed students to move, collaborate, and build “molecules” together—making abstract chemistry concepts come to life through teamwork and creativity!

Students are also learning how matter changes from one phase to another. They recently explored sublimation—the process where a solid changes directly into a gas, by observing dry ice. This fun hands-on experience kicked off our unit on states of matter and phase change.

Students in the Daily Living Skills class hosted a hoagie sale for teachers! Students planned the menu, shopped at giant, and prepared 39 hoagies! During the trip students practiced money skills, communication skills, fulfilling orders, and much more.

Mrs. Frable’s English students are developing protagonists for their new fiction stories. They made avatars to help them brainstorm internal and external characteristics.

Last month, our school was buzzing with excitement as students and staff took part in Schoolhouse Clue 2, a five-day interactive mystery adventure! Familiar faces returned to the spotlight—Mrs. Kluck, Mrs. Osmun, and Mrs. Shaffer—while Mrs. Lonsdale made a dazzling debut as Ms. Scarlett.

Behind the scenes, two secret roles added intrigue to the game: the elusive Archivist and the ever-mysterious Wadsworth the Nighttime Butler. Their identities kept everyone guessing until the final reveal!

This lighthearted experience brought our school community together in a fun and creative way, running seamlessly alongside our regular schedule. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Clue 2 a memorable success!

As is tradition at North Middle School, students paraded around the auditorium during 11th period on Halloween in their costumes while judges narrowed down the field to a select group of the most creative and head-turning costumes. Winners were gifted a cafeteria treat!

Each month the teachers look to recognize students that exemplify various character traits. In October we honored students that exemplified Acceptance. The students also nominated a teacher starting in October. This month's honorees were ...

• Madeline Neelans

• Shane Chodoroff

• Claire Aquilla

• Brendan Jones

• Reid Thomas

• Olivia Reichert

And the honored teacher was ...

• Mr. Hong, Chorus & General Music

Tuesday, 11/4, In-Service Day, No Students

Wednesday, 11/5, Eighth Grade to UBCTS

Thursday, 11/6, Picture Re-Takes

Thursday, 11/6, Student of the Quarter Breakfast (invitation only)

Monday, 11/10, NCN Meeting @ 5:30 PM, Teachers' Lunchroom

Thursday, 11/20, After School Report Card Conferences (appt. only)

Tuesday, 11/25, Early Dismissal, Teacher In-Service in PM

• students do not need their laptops this day!

Wednesday, 11/26, No Teachers & Students, Offices Open

Thursday, 11/27, Thanksgiving Day! No School!

Friday, 11/28, No School!

Parent-Teacher Conferences take place twice a year -- once in the Fall and once in the Spring. This Fall it is Thursday, November 20th beginning at 3:15 PM and running until 7:00 PM. These conferences are appointment only and are typically made by the teachers after the team prioritizes their concerns. Please reach out to your student's teachers if you, yourself, have a concern.

When reaching out to our school nurses, please email BOTH Robin Young, ryoung@pennridge.org and Barbara Curtin, bcurtin@pennridge.org. This way if one of them is absent and the sub needs to get the message, we can accomplish that on our end in the Main Office.

Thank you,

Ms. Curtin & Mrs. Young

6th grade:

Ms. Hall and Ms. Marchese presented a SmartFutures lesson on Career Clusters to all 6th grade students in collaboration with Mrs. Hester, our school librarian.

7th grade:

Ms. Marchese will be presenting a SmartFutures lesson on the career theory, Holland Code, in 7th grade Social Studies classes on November 12th.

8th grade:

Upper Bucks County Technical School Presentation and Trip

• On October 10th, the Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) presented to our 8th graders on the tech programs available for high school students. Students then selected which programs they would like to visit on our upcoming trip to UBCTS.
• On November 5th, the 8th graders will tour UBCTS programs. Please refer to the blast email sent out on 10/23 for more details about the field trip.
• UBCTS has requested that all students wear closed-toed shoes (no crocs!) and long pants for the tour on 11/5. Not wearing the appropriate attire on the trip may prevent students from going into the shop area and getting the full experience.

Upcoming Career Pathway Presentations – Helping Students Plan Their Future!

Attention parents of 8th grade students! During 11th period in the coming weeks, your child will take part in Career Pathway Presentations designed to help them explore future opportunities and make informed choices as they prepare for high school. Students will learn about a variety of career pathways—from health sciences and engineering to business, technology, and the arts. They’ll also discover which high school classes best align with their interests and goals, and which clubs and extracurricular activities can help them build valuable skills and experiences. These presentations are a great first step in helping students connect their passions to potential careers and start mapping out a meaningful high school experience. Encourage your student to come ready to explore, ask questions, and get inspired about their future!

When: Tuesdays & Thursday

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00PM

Where: IST Room

Do NOT forget to secure transportation if you choose to stay! Sign-up for the Afterschool Bus on Canvas or make sure your adult can come and get you!

Canvas Calendar for Assignments

Did you know you can change how the calendar looks in Canvas? If you open your calendar, and click on the agenda view. It will show you the work that is due for each day. It is easier to read than the monthly view. You can even color code your classes to make reading it even easier! Click on the 3 dots by each class to do this.

If you need help, let Mrs. Vinci know. She would be happy to help!

Parents ... if you want more tips like this, join Mrs. Vinci's IST Canvas Course by clicking this link: https://pennridge.instructure.com/enroll/XAG978

This year, we will continue to offer a middle school ski and snowboarding club for 6-8 graders. We will take 4 chaperoned trips to Bear Creek Mountain, leaving North at 2:15. Dates for the trips are 1/29, 2/5, 2/16, 2/19, and 2/26. These are all Thursdays! One make-up date has been scheduled for 3/5.

Unfortunately, students who are in drama or boys’ basketball may not participate due to scheduling conflicts. Four midweek lift tickets are $160 with rentals $265. Six sessions are are $230 with rentals $385. Transportation cost is subject to change from last year and based on the head count.

Sign-ups will be on the Canvas Class of page and should be done before Tuesday, November 25th. You will be notified when this opens on Canvas. Questions? msine@pennridge.org

UBCTS Culinary Arts/SkillsUSA and Angels Sharing Warmth are working together to provide families with Thanksgiving Meal Boxes for the holiday. These boxes will have all the items needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Families will receive info regarding pick up after signing up. Families can CLICK THIS LINK to sign up.

Online registration will begin on November 10th (clients will just have to go to bcoc.org and register for an appointment there. Once registered a scheduler will give them a call and book them a proper date/time to come in).

Katie Freeh recently graduated from Moravian University with her secondary social studies education certificate. She completed her student teaching at Freedom High School, teaching various core and elective history classes. This fall she was also the head cheer coach for Palisades Middle School. Miss Freeh is excited for all that is in store at North Middle School the rest of this school year!

Mrs. Wager was born and raised in Souderton, a 1993 graduate of Souderton High School. For the last 23 years, she lived in Indiana and Michigan and recently moved back to the area to be close to her family. She married her husband Tony and they have a beautiful, blended family with 5 kids. They also have 2 dogs and currently reside in Hilltown Township. She is very excited to be the security guard at Pennridge North Middle School and looks forward to getting to know the students and staff more.

Please use the Visitor Parking spaces in the lot if you are going to idle for a bit in the AM when dropping off your student as all of the other spots are numbered and assigned. There are times when our early bird educators throw off parking because someone is idling in their spot in the lot. Thank you for understanding!!