September 2015
Dear NEMS Parents,
There are great things happening at NEMS! I encourage you to bookmark and
visit my NEMS Parent Connection found here, where I provide updates on news
about our school parents might find of interest. You can also follow me directly on
Twitter @NEMSprincipal, where I tweet updates to the Parent Connection as well
as other information and news about NEMS.
Here are a few of the recent highlights you can find on the Parent Connection:
Ryan Rich
Principal
Vicki Rardin
Assistant Principal
Robert Williamson
Assistant Principal
6th
Jenn Schott
School Counselor
Lizette Baumann
7th School Counselor
7th
Drinan George
School Counselor
8th
Lisa Lain
School Counselor
Rick Fields
Athletic Director
1625 Field Dr.
Noblesville, IN 46060
Ph: 317-773-0782
Fax: 317-776-6261
Attendance:
317: 776-6258
[Link]
Our drama club just announced the cast of our latest
production, Oklahoma! Students are hard at work memorizing lines,
learning songs, and building sets. We are excited for these students!
Student Council has also started, and we had over 60 students express
an interest in this excellent leadership opportunity. Student Council
provides great opportunities for these students to hone their leadership
skills and become a voice among their peers.
We had over 130 students show up for our first ever Best Buddies callout
meeting. Best Buddies is a national organization in which NEMS is
proud to be affiliated, where students are buddied up with special
needs students. This is an amazing opportunity for our kids, and the
number of students interested speaks volumes about the caring and
supportive student body we have here at NEMS.
Robotics Club also held its callout, and will be starting up soon. Students
will be learning more about how they can design and build robots,
using their critical thinking and problem solving skills in fun and
interesting ways.
Hundreds of students have participated in our Miller Gold PTO fundraiser.
Thank you to all who donated dollars to this worthy cause, which helps
to fund many recognitions and activities for students and staff at
NEMS.
Our NEMS staff also created a school "hashtag" to highlight other news and
information about our school. Check out #unleasheast to see all the great learning
happening!
Go Millers!
Ryan Rich
Principal
Yearbooks
Thursday afternoon Activity Bus
NEMS 2015-16 yearbooks
may now be ordered online
at [Link]. Yearbook
orders placed by October 31 will get a
discounted rate of $30! The cost will go up to
$40 on November 1.
NEMS is excited to announce the addition of an Activity Bus on
Thursdays throughout the 2015-2016 school year. Riverview
Health has graciously provided the funding for the Activity Bus
this year. Students who are staying after school for a school
sponsored club or activity (not including athletics) can utilize this
bus service. Parents/Guardians must complete the online form
by 11:00 am on each Thursday to reserve their child's spot on the
bus. Please note that activity buses might fill up. The Activity Bus
will leave NEMS at 4:10 pm. Drop off times will vary and can take
up to an hour. If you have questions about the late bus, please
contact Malinda Orr at (317) 773-0782. If you need to contact
the Bus Garage, please call (317) 773-7203. This form must be
completed for EACH DATE that you want to ride the bus.
PTO Fundraiser update
Thank you to all the families who participated
in our school fundraiser, Miller Gold. We will
celebrate the final total during Healthy
Schools Week. If you still would like to
participate, please return your student's
packet to the office.
NHS Homecoming September 18
NHS will celebrate Homecoming on Friday,
September 18. Middle School students will be
released at 2:05 pm on that day due to the
homecoming parade. The NHS Varsity Millers
will take on the Zionsville Eagles in the
homecoming football game at 7:30 pm at Hare
Chevrolet Field.
College Night at NHS September 22
NHS will be offering a college night on
September 22 at 6:00 pm. Representatives
from various colleges, technical institutions
and branches of the Armed Services will be
available with information and to answer your
questions.
Activity Bus Sign Up Form: [Link]
8th grade Washington D.C. trip
Registration is underway for the 8th grade
Washington D.C. Trip which will take place
May 11-15, 2016. The trip is open to all
eligible 8th grade students. The deadline to
register and hold a spot for the trip is September 20. Late
registrations cannot be accepted. Students must register directly
with the tour company [Link] and
should not bring the registration form or money to school. A
$100 deposit is required at the time of registration.
To learn more about the trip and how to register, please visit the
Washington D.C. link on the NEMS website. Questions may be
directed to Patti Foust, Washington D.C. program leader, via
email or phone at patti_foust@[Link] or 773-0782 ext.
16246.
Student medication procedures
Parent Technology Night September 29
To safeguard the transportation
of medication to and from school,
all prescription and over the
counter medication should be brought into
the health center by a parent or guardian.
Students are not permitted to carry any
medication without a physician's statement in
writing. Any unused medication unclaimed by
the parent by the last student day of school
will be destroyed.
We are excited to host a parent night dedicated to showing you
how iPads and digital tools are being used with your child in their
classrooms. See below for basic save the date information. A
more detailed flyer will be coming to you soon!
Immunization record deadline
All students must have either an up-to-date
aaaaaa
complete immunization record or a current
medical or religious exemption on file in the
school nurses office by September 14.
What: Learning with Digital Tools @ NEMS
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Where: Noblesville East Middle School
Why: To show parents how students are currently learning with
iPads and digital tools in their classrooms at NEMS. Parents will
walk away knowing how students take notes, complete
assignments, turn in work to teachers, get feedback from
teachers, collaborate with classmates, and more!
NEMS IMPORTANT DATES
September 9
Early Release Day (2:05 pm)
September 14
Immunization record deadline
September 14 18
Healthy Schools Week
September 16
7th grade hearing screening
September 17
NEMS Health Fair
September 18
All Pro Dads Breakfast (6:15 am)
Miller Day in the afternoon
NHS Homecoming Early Release (2:05 pm)
September 20
Washington D.C. Trip registration deadline
September 20 26
College Go Week
September 21
PTO Meeting (6:30 pm)
September 22
NHS College Night (6:00 pm)
eLearning Day September 30
NEMS students will participate in four eLearning days during
this school year. The first day is scheduled for September 30.
On these days, students will attend school through the last
lunch period, and then be dismissed at 12:25 to go home to
continue their learning by participating in learning activities
electronically through their school device and Canvas. These
eLearning days will allow teachers to participate in professional
development focused on teaching and technology in the
classroom.
A supervised study hall will be provided in the cafeteria for any
student who needs to remain at school. Please note that buses
will ONLY run at 12:25. There will be no bus runs at 2:35.
Parents who opt for their child to remain at school from 12:25 2:35 must provide their own transportation when the regular
2:35 dismissal time arrives.
NEMS clubs & activities
NEMS offers a variety of different clubs and activities for
students. Students are made aware of these opportunities, as
well as the callout dates and times, through our daily
announcements. Please check the NEMS website for a listing
of available clubs and activities offered to our students.
Outside activities
Coaches and organizations throughout the community offer a
variety of activities for youth and some for adults too! Click on
the links to learn more.
Athletic Development Camp grades 3-8
[Link]
September 29
Technology Night at NEMS (6:30 pm)
Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville sports leagues
[Link]
September 30
eLearning Day (12:25 pm dismissal)
Orchestra Concert (7:00 pm)
October 2
End of Quarter 1
Fall Choir Concert at NHS (7:00 pm)
All Pro Dads
[Link]
Twitter 101 course - An Intro to Twitter for parents offered at
NHS September 10: [Link]
NHS Miller Basketball golf outing September 27
October 7
Picture Retakes
Best Buddies Parent Night (6:00 pm)
October 12-23
Fall Break NO SCHOOL
[Link]
Absence reporting
If your child will be absent from school, you must report the
absence on our 24-hour attendance line at 776-6258 before
9:00 am on the day of the absence. Homework may be
requested after the third consecutive day your child is absent.
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Counselor Corner
COLLEGE GO! Week
NEMS will join hundreds of schools
around the state to celebrate College
Go Week on September 20-26, 2015.
We will celebrate 4-year colleges, 2year colleges, apprenticeship
programs and military training
programs through classroom lessons,
daily trivia and theme days. Be sure
to speak with your child about his or
her future dreams!
Go Week
+College
Dress Up Days
Monday College Hat Day
Tuesday Apprenticeship Day
(Dress in Red, White & Blue)
Wednesday Associates
Degree Day (Dress Up Day)
Thursday Hero Day (Dress in
Military, Camo or Service
Uniform)
Friday College Shirt Day
Sixth Grade College
+The
Go Week focus is on
College awareness. There
are many paths to
college and many types
of colleges available.
Students will take the first
step by creating their
graduation plans and will
discuss the path to high
school and college.
Counselors
on College Selection and
research. Students will have
the opportunity to research
and select their favorite
college to learn more about
admission requirements and
areas of study. Be sure to ask
your student about his/her
selected college!
Jennifer Schott
Jennifer_schott@[Link]
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16127
Lizette Baumann
The Eighth Grade
+College
Go Week focus is
The Seventh Grade College Go
Week focus is on requirements
to get admitted to College.
Students will learn to calculate
their GPAs and compare their
GPA with the average GPA of
incoming freshman of their
favorite college. Students will
then set goals for the year.
September 2015
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(Last Names M-Z)
lizette_baumann@[Link]
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16126
Drinan George
(last Names A-L)
drinan_george@[Link]
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16126
Lisa Lain
Lisa_lain@[Link]
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16125
Follow us on Twitter:
@NEMSCounselors
Website:
[Link]
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#NoblesvilleWorks
We are excited to work in
collaboration with the City of
Noblesvilles Soft Skills Campaign.
Together with Mayor Ditslear,
Noblesville Schools, local businesses and
organizations, well be co-promoting skills
needed in todays evolving work place.
Stay connected with us, as each month
well share insight on a new skill.
Throughout September well focus on the
soft skill category and theme Teamwork.
Each student at NEMS will participate in a
monthly activity during Student Learning
Time, which focuses on the monthly theme.
Our hope is that by focusing on these
monthly themes our students will not only
be prepared academically for the future
but will display the soft skills needed for
future employment. We encourage you to
share with your student the other skills
that are needed to obtain and retain jobs
in todays economy.
Noblesville East Middle School Celebrates
Healthy Schools Week: September 14th 18th
The following activities will run through the Wellness Department with the Wellness Teachers:
Monday, September 14
Mr. Jim Ginder from the Health Department will be our guest speaker. Presentation topics
include Prescription Drugs, Food Safety, and Poisoning.
Tuesday, September 15
Students will participate in a relevant game/activity in Wellness classes.
Wednesday, September 16
Mr. Jim Ginder from the Health Department will be our guest speaker. Topics include
Bullying, Internet Safety, and My Plate.
7th grade hearing screenings
Thursday, September 17
Our Health fair will be take place in the main gym. Several booths will be set up with
educational information about various topics to enhance students wellness knowledge and
community awareness. FREE GLUCOSE screening will be available with parent consent.
If you would like your child to get this free screening, Please print out the attached
consent form. Sign the form and send it back with your child to the health fair. There
will be no screening done without consent.
Friday, September 18
Miller Day! Unleash The Healthy YOU Walk! Students will participate in school-wide
outdoor activities in the afternoon. Students should bring a sack lunch and a drink for this
day.
Blood Glucose Testing Form
I give my permission for my child,________________________________, to have
his/her blood glucose tested. This blood test will be obtained by performing a finger
stick test using a glucose meter. This test involves taking a blood sample from one of
the fingers. This may cause some pain, soreness, a small bruise, or a small amount of
bleeding at the finger stick area. Participation in this screening is voluntary.
______________________________________
____________________
Parent/Guardian signature
Date
Consent
I hereby agree to hold harmless the Riverview Health screening staff, employees and volunteers
from any liability that might otherwise arise as a result of any acts or omissions that occur as a
result of this health education screening program.
It is important that you understand that these screenings are not diagnostic in nature, and do
not replace regular visits to your family doctor. Regular visits to your medical doctor are
recommended as part of your overall health and well-being.
______________________________________
____________________
Parent/Guardian signature
Date
NHS College & Career Night
2015
You are invited to attend College & Career Night!
The aim of the evening is to provide an opportunity to meet with
college/university representatives and gain further information about
their application process and overall college information. There will
also be Noblesville High School Counselors available to assist with
filling out college applications, Naviance, and an opportunity to
perfect your own applications. There will be Guest Speakers
presenting on What to Expect from College, Equitable Access to
Education for All Students, and Financial Aid Information.
Date
: September 22, 2015
Time
: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
: Noblesville High School Cafeteria
18111 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, In 46060
Welookforwardtoseeing
youthere!
