Daily Announcements

New Richmond Middle School

August 28, 2008

Football:

Congratulations to the 7th grade Football team on their win over Campbell County last night 16-6.  Touchdowns were made by Blake Thompson and Joey Hawkins.  2 point conversions were scored by Josh Heiden and Malik Davis, and there was an interception by Noah Marsh.  Great job guys!  Congratulations to the 8th grade Football team on their win against Bethel Tate last night 32-8.  Touchdowns were scored by Conner Powers, A.J. Solis, Austin Large, and Matt Forsee.  Alex Horn contributed with a 2 point conversion.  Great job guys!

Athletic Team Pictures:

Fall Athletes will have their team pictures taken on Wednesday, September 17th as soon as school is finished.  Your child will be bringing home order form packets.  The athletes that will be photographed on this day are:  Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleaders, and Football. 

Student Council:

Are you interested in making a difference in your school or community?  Then join our Student Council!  For more information, stop by Miss Lindsey's room anytime this week, before or after school. 

First Day Forms:

Everyone is reminded that forms sent home with your student on the First Day of school should be completed and returned as soon as possible, many forms are time sensitive.  If you have questions regarding any of the forms, you may call the office. 

School Picture Day:

School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 4th beginning at 8:00am, order forms will be sent home with students the week of August 25th.  All students will be photographed for the yearbook, to purchase pictures, students will need to have their order forms with payment at the time of the photograph. 

Edline Accounts:

If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to sign up for Edline, a web based service which gives you valuable information about your child's academic progress, assignments, lesson plans, and grade information online, anytime.  You will need to complete the registration form for Middle School, accounts do not carry over from the Elementary schools.  Please call the office if you have questions.

Recycling Program:

New Richmond Middle School is participating in a recycling program for environmental reasons and also to help raise money for Student Council.  There will be crates in every classroom, and there are dumpsters on the grounds.  Students and Teachers are encouraged to use the recycle crates instead of garbage cans.  Acceptable items are:  Newspaper, Notebook paper, Magazines, Catalogs, Envelopes (even with plastic windows), Folders, Colored paper, Construction paper, Post-it Notes, and Shredded paper.  Tape, staples and paper clips do not need to be removed before placing items in the Recycle Crates.  Items that are NOT accepted include:  Cardboard, Phone Books, Boxes/Cartons, glass, or metal.

Athletic Pictures:

Team pictures were taken of all Athletic teams by Robert Glutz Photography, there have also been action photos taken during events as well.  The company has added a new feature this year and you can now order copies of these online at robertglutzphotography.com.

Email Newsletters:

Mr. Bird sends a weekly parent Email update newsletter and also sends important changes/new items via email if necessary.  If you would like to receive these newsletters/updates, call the office to register your email.

Athletic Events:

The schedule for all Athletic events can be found by using the link on this webpage.  We post any changes as quickly as we can when they happen.  You may also obtain information by calling the Athletic Department.

Tardy, 1/2 day Absence Policy:

Students should be in their classroom by 7:55 am in order to not be considered tardy to school.  Students arriving after 8:45 am will be considered to have a 1/2 day absence, students leaving before 1:35 pm will be considered to have a 1/2 day absence as well. 

After School Pick-Up:

Students are not permitted to walk up to New Richmond Elementary or New Richmond High School after school.  NRMS Students must be picked up at New Richmond Middle or board the bus her.  Students are also not permitted to visit teachers at New Richmond Elementary or New Richmond High School without written permission from Mr. Combs or Ms. Spinnati.

Items NOT to be brought to school:

Students are reminded that items that are educational distractions such as playing/trading cards, electronic games, laser pointers, radio/ed/mp3/IPOD/tape players, headsets, cellular phones/pagers, and other electronic devices, or large amounts of money (over $20.00) should NOT be brought to school unless authorized by school officials.  Students who bring these items will have them confiscated and returned only to their parent/guardian.

Free & Reduced School Lunches:

Parents are reminded that free & reduced lunches are available to any student that qualifies.  Necessary forms will be sent home with every child on the first day or school, or you may call the office if you have additional questions.  All information is kept confidential before, during, and after the process is complete.