NAMS Soar & Achieve Newsletter

January 9, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year! As we kick off the New Year and Semester, we are excited to share the latest updates and events in our January newsletter. As our 8th-grade students approach a crucial transition in their academic journey, we want to highlight the upcoming high school course registration process which begins on January 22, 2024. It’s an excellent opportunity for them to explore their interests and plan for the next chapter of their education. Our continued focus on academic achievement remains, and we are committed to providing the support and resources needed for your child’s success. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of student well-being, and fostering an environment of kindness, dignity and respect where each student can thrive emotionally and socially. Here’s to a fantastic start to the year ahead!

Warmest regards,

Mr. Kevin L. Freeman Sr.

Principal

New Albany Middle School

HS Registration Night - January 22 - Current 8th Graders & HS Students

We invite you to attend our Registration Night on Monday, January 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, which includes a curriculum fair and presentations focused on freshman, college, and career planning and future career trends. Please see the schedule for Registration Night below and learn more in the detailed description of each session here.

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MS Spring Sports Athletic Meet & Greet

Please mark your calendars for the Middle School Spring Athletic Meet and Greet on Monday, February 12th at 6:30 pm. in the middle school cafeteria. This meeting will include the introduction of spring coaches and sharing important spring sports information to student-athletes and their parents. Middle school spring sports are coed track & field, baseball, softball, boys volleyball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse and boys tennis.

Substance Use Student Survey Parent Preview & Opt-Out Info

The purpose of the Substance Use Survey is to collect information on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among students in New Albany Plain Local Schools. A long-term goal is to monitor the trends in alcohol and drug habits in the community. Students in grades 7, 9, and 11 will be completing the anonymous survey during the survey window of January 24-31, 2024. Parents can preview the survey for grades 7 - 12.

District and building results will be shared with parents at a future Board of Education meeting and through the building newsletters. Parents may opt their student(s) out of the survey by completing this opt-out form.

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Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

Parents, it is important to remember that when dropping off your students in the morning, we use a single-line drop-off system. This means no cars should pass other cars in the drop-off line. Also, students should not be dropped off in the parking lot. It is crucial for the safety of our children and staff members that we follow this procedure to ensure that everyone arrives at school safely. Below is a short video explaining the drop-off process.

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Seussical Crew Sign Ups Open Now!

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2023-2024 Yearbooks On Sale Now!

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NAMS Eagles Show Kindness, Dignity & Respect

PTO News

Happy January,

We would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to all the PTO members who donated gift cards for our Holiday gift! Also shout out to these special donors:

*Brett Rozancyzk and Sarah McFadden 15+ gift cards each

*Erin Worthington with Dearfoam slippers

We were able to give every staff member of the NAMS a gift card and a special comfy gift (slippers, candle, lotion or wash)!

Teachers and Staff are filling out wish-list forms, so be on the lookout for an Amazon wishlist to help PTO fill their classroom wishes!

Our middle school students have been working to achieve the goal of reading 1,000,000 pages.

Our librarian, Ms Kellett along with Mr Freeman have been hard at work on a reading contest between the 7th and 8th graders. Each week students check in and Ms Kellet awards certain readers from each grade level a prize. Her current stash is running low and we would love your help. All you have to do is click this amazon link and the candy will be shipped directly to the NAMS library. Simple and easy. Who doesn't want to reward our kids for reading? I know I do.

Spring Dance: our next dance will be Friday, April 12th! More details will follow soon.

It is never too late to sign up to become a member of the PTO. Click here for more information on how to join!

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Coleen Barber
Director of Operations

Secretary- Melissa Hoovler

Treasurer- Missy Evans

VP of Fundraising- Amy Wenker

VP of Programming- Terri Erlenbach

VP of Membership- Jenn Fuller

VP of Hospitality- Marice Brickner

VP of Hospitality- Kristen Pietro

Communications- Tracy Ellis

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Important Dates, Reminders and Links

Early Dismissal Form

Pre Planned Absence Form

Lunch Menu

Final Forms

Pay Schools Central

January 9 - Seussical Jr. Crew Sign Up Now!
January 10 - Speaker Ty Sells
January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January 18 - HS/MS Transition Meeting
January 22 - HS Curriculum Night - Upcoming 9th Grade Parent Welcome
January 31 - NAMS Virtual Parent Scheduling Meeting
February 1 - In Person NAMS Parent Scheduling Meeting
February 12 - MS Sports Meet & Greet

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Our Administrative Team

Kevin L. Freeman, Principal

Laura Mejia, Assistant Principal

Ryan Grashel, Dean of Students

Leslie Wilson, Counselor (7th Grade)

Margie Thompson, Counselor (8th Grade)

Jill Hatten, Secretary

Erin Miller, Student Services and Athletics

Amy Thiel, Secretary

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New Albany Middle School

Email: news@napls.us
Website: www.napls.us/ms
Location: 6600 Dublin Granville Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Phone: 614-413-8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewAlbanyMS/
Twitter: @napls_ms