Newberry Middle School

FREE TO FOCUS Beginning January 6, 2025 The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions. During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

The NMS Student Body President has spoken. Note: Per Student Body President (Landyn Gray) he has convinced Mr. Reid (Principal) that 12/20 should be a "Pajama Day" for students, faculty, and staff. Please Note: 12/20/24 will be a "Pajama Day" for NMS Students, Faculty, & Staff! Thank you to Landyn Gray, NMS Student Body President!

Job Shadowing (2025) 8th Grade Students Only Lead NMS Sponsor: Job Shadowing 2025 (Jessica Wood) jwood@sdnc.org All forms will be distributed and collected through HR teachers: 1/3/25 – permission forms will be put in teacher’s boxes 1/6/25 – permission forms will be given to students + video explaining Job Shadow Month will be played in HR Q&A Stop-By: Mrs. Moore will be on campus 1/7 and 1/8 to assist with stopping by HRs for Q&A 1/7/25 – Wiggins/Singleton/Shaw Teams Q&A during HR (split between Wood/Moore) 1/8/25 – Leger/McMillen Teams Q&A during HR (split between Wood/Moore) 1/15/25: Permission forms due to Laurie Suber Completion of Job Shadow Day in February: Students will have to submit the following for their absence to be excused: Job Shadow Reflection sheet Worksite Attendance Signature form Thank You note (will give them a card/envelope when they turn in the above documents)

PLTW Dragster Champions-8th Grade: Teacher: Joy Kellogg Drag Race Winner Jordan Boateng, Cole Chilton, and Braxton Ware

December 2024- Newberry Middle School Students of the Month, Support Staff of the Month, and Teacher of the Month. December 2024 6th: Adileny Gomez 7th: Lilliana Fry 8th: Xavier Harding Teacher: Stacie Coleman Support Staff: Brittany Hazel

📚✨ Exciting Opportunity: Math Academy Invitation! ✨📚 We are thrilled to announce that students will be invited to attend our Math Academy, where they can strengthen their math skills in a fun and engaging environment! 🎓 🗓 Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 💌 Important Dates: Letters will be mailed to selected students on January 6, 2025. Completed forms must be returned by January 10, 2025. The letter will include all the details of the program, so be sure to check your mail! We look forward to helping our students achieve their best in math! 🔢📈 #MathAcademy #MathSuccess #Students #LearningOpportunity Many Thanks, Stacie A. Coleman 7th/8th Grade Math and GT NMS Math Lead scoleman@sdnc.org

Spanish and Vietnamese Versions of ACCESS Testing Document please contact Dr. Swygert at aswygert@sdnc.org if needed

ACCESS for for Testing ELL's (Newberry Middle School) Questions: please contact aswygert@sdnc.org MLP NMS Lead Teacher/MLP District Lead Teacher

District-Wide Recruitment Fair! Saturday, January 25, 2025 Mid-Carolina High School 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. All positions: Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.

Congratulations to the NMS Girls & Boys Basketball Teams & Coaches for (2) Victories versus Carolina Springs Middle School. (12/5/24 Home Game) Girls: Defeat Carolina Springs (30-25) Boys: Defeat Carolina Springs (55-19)

Holiday Arts Showcase Location: Newberry Middle School (Gym) Date: 12/16/24 Time: 6PM

Beta Club students who are going on the convention trip are doing a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser, BUT we are not ordering the actual doughnuts. We are selling Original Glazed Certificates for $16 (Students will profit half of this money) and BOGO Cards for $26 (Students will profit half of this money). If you are interested, more information is below. Original Glazed Certificates for $16 : This is a certificate for a dozen and can be redeemed at any participating Krispy Kreme locations. Picture for reference attached. BOGO Cards for $26 : This is a little more pricey but WORTH IT!! You get $160 value for only $26. For up to 10 visits, you can buy a dozen doughnuts and GET A DOZEN FREE! Picture for reference attached. Contact Mrs. Cantrell at mcantrell@sdnc.org if you have any questions

Softball Announcement Any questions, please contact tbates@sdnc.org Coach Bates

Jr. Beta Sonic Night SONIC NIGHT Monday, December 9th 5-8 pm Contact: mcantrell@sdnc.org

🎄✨ Holiday Senior Care Drive ✨🎄 The NMS Student Council is spreading holiday cheer to our seniors this season! We’re collecting items to create care packages for those in need. 📅 When: December 2 - December 19, 2024 📍 Where: Drop off donations in Room 709 (Ms. Coleman’s room) 🧦 Items Needed: Unused socks Lotion Small bottles of hand sanitizer Gloves Soft peppermints Crossword or Sudoku books Kleenex Let’s come together as students, faculty, and community members to make a difference. All items will be distributed on December 20 to bring joy and warmth this holiday season! 🎁 Deadline: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Your generosity can brighten someone’s holiday! ❤️

🌟✨ NMS Student Council Presents: Enchanted Forest Masquerade Ball ✨🌟 🗓 Date: Friday, February 7, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: NMS 🎭 Step into the magic of the Enchanted Forest! Join us for an evening of elegance, fun, and unforgettable memories. 🎟 Tickets: Just $20! 🗓 On Sale: December 2, 2023 - January 31, 2024 🚫 No tickets sold at the door! 🍔 Pre-order Chick-fil-A Boxes for $10: Includes sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Drink choices will be water, Coca-Cola, or Sprite. 🍿 Concessions: Available for purchase. 👑 Live Voting: Best dressed king and queen for each grade level will be crowned during the event! 🎶 Entertainment: Live DJ & 360 Photo Booth NMS, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Gather your masks, dress to impress, and let’s make this a night to remember! 🌲🎭✨

🌟✨ NMS Student Council Presents: Enchanted Forest Masquerade Ball ✨🌟 🗓 Date: Friday, February 7, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: NMS 🎭 Step into the magic of the Enchanted Forest! Join us for an evening of elegance, fun, and unforgettable memories. 🎟 Tickets: Just $20! 🗓 On Sale: December 2, 2023 - January 31, 2024 🚫 No tickets sold at the door! 🍔 Pre-order Chick-fil-A Boxes for $10: Includes sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Drink choices will be water, Coca-Cola, or Sprite 🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase. 👑 Live Voting: Best dressed king and queen for each grade level will be crowned during the event! 🎶 Entertainment: Live DJ & 360 Photo Booth NMS, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Gather your masks, dress to impress, and let’s make this a night to remember! 🌲🎭✨ Students can purchase tickets during lunch in room 709 or in the morning before Enrichment.

Picture: (Left to Right) Triston Shealy (7th), Le Shavous Boyd (8th), and Alex Jeter (6th)

Tavisha Bookman-PowerSchool Clerk/Attendance Officer (Support Staff) of the Month (November, 2024) Picture: Mr. Reid, Mrs. Bookman, & Dr. Jeter (Left to Right)

Teacher of the Month: Geron Wiggins (November, 2024) Newberry Middle School Picture: Mrs. Wiggins with her plaque, "Teddy The Tiger", and her 27 Point Inspection/Free Oil Change at Stokes Trainor (Thank you to Mr. Joe Trainor & the Stokes Trainor Dealership for their sponsorship of our NMS Teacher of the Month.)