NMS Parent & Family Update

1. What an amazing first week of school!
2. Check out the sections below for info about NMS! There is a lot of info in this newsletter, so please take note😃

- Mandy Bryan, Principal

https://family.schoolcafe.com/NISD

Students are counted tardy after 7:55am, and parents must exit their vehicle and sign students in starting at 8am.

In order to keep our afternoon car rider line moving in the front of the school, please be sure to display a sign with your child's first and last name in your front window each day!

5th MATH

Students are reviewing multiplication facts 1-12, they should know with speed and accuracy!

We will be covering place value and expanded notation.

You are welcome to come to NMS during the week of your Blue Jay's birthday and have lunch with them! Be sure to bring your ID and check in at the office first! Please limit the visitors to 4 adults (no small children, please).

4th Grade Lunch: 11:35-12:05

5th Grade Lunch: 12:25-12:55

6th Grade Lunch: 10:45-11:15

☀️ It’s Hot Out There — Don’t Forget Your Water! 💧
With these hot temps, it’s super important to stay hydrated! Drinking water throughout the day can help prevent things like headaches, dizziness, and nausea — no one wants that during class.

So bring your water bottle and sip often to keep your body and brain feeling great.
🚫 Just a heads-up: Please leave the giant, noisy bottles (yes, we’re looking at you, Stanleys) at home.
✅ Go for a bottle that’s quiet, easy to close, and won’t interrupt the lesson every time you take a drink.

Stay cool, stay sharp, and keep that water flowing! 💦😎

Please make sure that the water bottle you send with your student has their name on it somewhere and has a lid that flips/locks/closes (not a Stanley style cup with straw that doesn't fully seal).

Please visit with your student regarding this new state law. NISD will require that students' smart phones and other devices, including smart watches, are powered off and inside backpacks while on campus. Any devices that are out or heard will be confiscated and disciplinary action (as outlined in the student handbook) will be followed.

Below is the link to order a house shirt if you are interested!

All orders will be shipped directly to the school.

Click HERE for the NMS Dress Code

Appropriate Attire for Pre-Athletics

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

As we begin the school year, we want to ensure that all students participating in Pre-Athletics are dressed appropriately for physical activity while also maintaining school dress code standards. Students are allowed to wear their Pre-Athletics clothing to school since it is first period. If the student’s pre-athletic clothing is within the school dress code, no additional action is required.

· Students will be asked to wear joggers/sweatpants over their shorts until the pre-athletic period begins (during drop off, breakfast, walking to homeroom class) prior to 1st period if the shorts do not meet NMS dress code requirements.

· No spandex - only shorts that are appropriate length are allowed without additional cover (e.g., longer shorts or sweatpants).

These guidelines are in place to promote a comfortable, respectful, and active learning environment for all students. Students not in compliance with the dress code may be asked to change. We appreciate your support and understanding.

Pre-Athletics Procedures — Effective Monday, August 18, 2025

Students enrolled in Pre-Athletics must arrive dressed and ready to train at drop-off.

What to Bring

• Small athletic bag (athletic tote, grocery bag, or similar) to hold the clothing worn to school that day, including shoes and an anti-perspirant stick.

• Anti-perspirant stick is required. A combined anti-perspirant/deodorant stick is acceptable.
  No aerosols or spray products of any kind are allowed in the locker room.

Arrival & Workout

• ~7:55 a.m. dismissal: Upon release from homeroom, proceed directly to the gym and take your assigned seat in the bleachers with your bag (containing your school attire).

• Conduct: Hallways and bleachers are quiet, orderly zones—no running, shouting, or horseplay.

• Supervision & discipline: Coaches will be actively supervising and will address misconduct immediately. Repeated or serious violations will result in disciplinary action.

• Expectations: Pre-Athletics prepares students for junior high sports. Coachable behavior is required—listen, follow directions the first time, and show respect to teammates and staff.

• Bags: Bags must remain in the bleachers for the duration of the workout and are not permitted on the floor or in activity areas.

After the Workout

• Return to your designated bleacher spot, collect your bag, and proceed to your assigned locker room.

• Changing time is limited to 10 minutes maximum.

• No lockers will be assigned. All items must be kept in your bag.

• After changing back into school clothes and shoes, return to your designated bleacher spot. Coaches will release and monitor students to their next class.

Schedule Changes

If the school schedule changes, coaches will notify students in advance. On those days, students may arrive in regular school clothes and do not need to bring a gym bag or Pre-Athletics clothing.

NMS Doors open at 7 a.m.

All students dropped off prior to 7:15 a.m.- Front entrance

After 7:15- 4th grade (front) 5th and 6th (back)

4TH GRADE

Students will report to the CAFETERIA

5TH GRADE

Students report to the BACK GYM

6TH GRADE

Students report to the MAIN GYM

All students who eat breakfast at school report to the cafeteria at 7:15.

Students will be dismissed to class at 7:30 a.m.

1st period/tardy bell rings at 7:55 a.m.

Each time you visit NMS, you must present a valid ID, whether you are signing in to visit or picking up your child!

All student IDs that were turned in last year have been returned to current students. New NMS students (all of 4th grade, and new 5th & 6th graders) will get their first ID free. If you need to purchase a new ID or an extra, please visit the REVTRAK store link below. If ordered after 10am, your student might not receive until the next school day.

Yes, we will have clubs at NMS again this year! More info will be sent home in September and clubs will kick off in October! Stay tuned...

Needville Middle School

Asst. Principal: Clacie Ciaccio

Asst. Principal: Jamie Valentine

Attendance Clerk: Kasey Bownds

Secretary: Felisha Clack

Link to our NMS Student Handbook

Website: Needville Middle School
Location: 16411 Fritzella Needville, TX 77461

Phone: (979)793-3027