Hello parents/guardians!
Thank you to all of you who have scheduled your student’s IGP meeting! If you have already done so, there is no need to schedule another meeting. It is on my calendar, and I look forward to meeting with you soon.
If you have not already scheduled your students IGP meeting, please use this link to do so: https://mswood8thgradeigp.youcanbook.me/
All 8th graders are required by state law to have an IGP meeting and it is highly encouraged that parents/guardians attend the meetings to get important information about their students transition to high school and to provide valuable input on their student’s future plans. Students whose parents/guardians do not schedule their IGP meetings will meet with the school counselor individually for their meeting beginning March 1st. Please see the attached documents for more information.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Jessica Wood, M.Ed.
jwood@sdnc.org
Certified School Counselor
Newberry Middle School
Message from Katie Shaw, NMS Lead Science Teacher/Sponsor for the Agrigultural Science Lab
Students in the sixth and seventh grades will participate in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Mobile Ag Lab today, tomorrow, and Friday. This experience was funded by the Newberry County Farm Bureau Federation and Duke Energy Foundation. This is an educational experience that brings the farm to school. Students who visit the lab will learn about important South Carolina commodities and how many of them go from the field to their plate. The lessons are aligned to state learning standards, so students are able to apply math, science, English, and social studies principles to agriculture. Students will see first-hand the importance of agriculture in providing food, fuel, and fiber.
This week our student's lesson will be Soy Crayons. In this lesson, the students will gain knowledge about the importance and uses for soybeans. The students will actively participate in an interactive lesson using the Nearpod platform and will also participate in a hands-on lab. The student will learn about all the uses of soybeans and how to make crayons out of soy wax.
Standards:
6-LS1-1: Conduct investigations to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
7-LS1-7: Develop a model to describe how food molecules in plants and animals are rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.
Basketball Scoreboard
Scores vs. MCMS (2/3/25)
Girls: NMS 30 MCMS 18 (Girls move to 11-3) 10-0 in Conference
Boys: NMS 47 MCMS 43 (Boys move to 13-1) 9-1 in Conference) Undefeated @ Home
Next Game: Playoffs (2/6/25-Thursday) (Both Games @ Home)
Softball Tryouts this week.
Any questions, contact tbates@sdnc.org
Reminder about softball tryouts this week 4-6:00 on the high school softball field (behind the career center). Please bring a glove.
Note: Please make sure all SCHSL Paperwork is completed with Coach Cary (Athletic Director) and information has been finalized on Planet HS.
The Newberry Ballet Guild presents Peter Pan. Two of Newberry Middle School's very own performed, Taygen Hazel and Ava Bouknight. Excellent job by all performers
Newberry Middle School Archers Finish in 3rd Place at the Mid-Carolina Archery Tournament. Congrats. to Coach Kierstead and the NMS Archers for scoring a 2726.
*Look forward to seeing what NMS Archers qualify for the state tournament in 3-D and Bullseye.
NMS Defeats Batesburg Leesville Middle School (26-19) on the road on 2/1/25-Saturday.
Record: 10-3 Overall
9-0 in the Lex-10 South Conference
Next Game: 2/3/25-Monday vs. MCMS at 5:30PM
Boys Basketball Defeat Batesburg Leesville Middle School (46-45) on the road at BLMS.
Note: Overall Record: 12-1
Lex-10 South Record: 8-1
Next Game: 2/3/25 vs. MCMS at NMS (5:30PM Girls Start/Boys Following)
Wrestling Club
See Flyer/Poster for Information
Contact information on Flyer/Poster
Congratulations to NMS 6th Graders who were inducted into the NMS Jr. Beta Club this evening. (1/30/25-Thurs.)
Note: See NMS Facebook Page for more pics!
Seat Time Information from Miss Brown
Please contact Miss Brown at jbrown@sdnc.org if you have any questions.
Ms. Cannon, SCALE Cohort 2 alumni, joined Ms. Coleman, SCALE Cohort 4 Fellow, at Furman University today to present as a part of the alumni showcase. It was a wonderful day of learning and networking to continue building engaging after-school opportunities for our students.
Congratulations to NMS Beta Club. Newberry Middle’s Junior Beta club was awarded the national school of merit. This award is for offering beta club to all grades within the building. NMS has inducted 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this year. We currently have about 140 active members and we are so proud of our Tigers!
Note: 1/30/25 is the NMS 6th Grade Jr. Beta Induction in the Gym from 5PM-6PM
GO TIGERS!!!
February 13th African American History (Social Studies Dept.) Presentation & Gallery Walk
Location: NMS Cafeteria
Time: 5PM-6PM
Note: Newberry Observer Article on last year's program/event
https://www.newberryobserver.com/news/67048/black-history-month-bingo-gallery-walk-celebration
January 2025
Students of the Month
6th: Sheryln De Leon Perez
7th: Lorrie Siriphong
8th: Karamia Kinard
Teacher: Tamara Cannon
Support Staff: Jessica Wood
Newberry Middle School Faculty working the School District of Newberry County Recruitment Fair at Mid-Carolina High School (Date: 1/25/25-Saturday) 9AM-11AM
Note from Dr. Swygert-MLP Director
Congratulations to Esluamy, Jair, Quang, Emilet, and Shareni for demonstrating outstanding dedication and commitment by achieving Perfect Attendance in the MLP Academy!
GO TIGERS!!!
Good afternoon parents/guardians!
It is time to schedule your 8th grade student’s first IGP meeting! 8th-12th grade students are required by state law to have an IGP meeting each year to discuss career interests/paths, as well as requirements and progress towards high school graduation. Your student was given a paper copy of the handout that is attached to this email on Tuesday during homeroom. Please see the attached document for information on scheduling IGP meetings. You may also use the link below to access the booking page.
https://mswood8thgradeigp.youcanbook.me/
At your students first IGP meeting we will discuss the following:
Current grades, attendance, and progress towards 9th grade
Important high school information
Career interests
9th grade course options and requests for the 25-26 school year
Please let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Jessica Wood, M.Ed.
Certified School Counselor
Newberry Middle School
jwood@sdnc.org
