Newberry Middle School

Students of the Month/December 2023 6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong 7th Grade: Levi Bennett 8th Grade: JC Hazel Teacher of the Month December 2023- Zandria Hicks Support Staff of the Month December 2023-Bonnie Frick

Dates for Academic & Attedance Remediation at NMS Note: Only for students who received a letter from NMS Administration/Mr. Reid Please contact Mr. Reid at zreid@sdnc.org for more information if needed. After School Program Dates January 16,18,23,25,30 February 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 March 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 April 9,11,16,18,23,25 Time: 3:15PM-5PM Letter/Form needs to be filled out and signed by parent and returned to the NMS Main Office as needed.

STUDENT HALF-DAY DISMISSAL FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023 Elementary Schools 11:00 am Middle Schools 11:30 am High Schools 11:30 am NAS Newberry and Mid-Carolina 10:15 am ** No lunch will be served on half-days.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH/NMS DECEMBER 2023 6th Grade: Lorrie Siriphong 7th Grade: Levi Bennett 8th Grade: JC Hazel Left to Right: Levi Bennett, JC Hazel, and Lorrie Siriphong

(Bonnie Frick-December 2023 Support Staff of the Month) Subject: Support Staff of the Month/NMS

Subject: Teacher of the Month-December 2023 TEACHER: ZANDRIA HICKS 6th Grade Math Teacher and also serves as a Bus Aid for Bus #10 Note: Mrs. Hicks has received "Teddy the Tiger" for the Month of December 2023. Mrs. Hicks will decorate Teddy as she pleases. Mrs. Hicks has also received a "27-Point" Inspection & Oil Change from Stokes Trainor Dealership compliments of Joe Trainor. Thank you, Mr. Joe Trainor for your continued support of our NMS & SDNC Teachers and our NMS Teacher of the Month recognition. Congrats. to Mrs. Zandria Hicks! (Well Deserved)

ACCESS TESTING DATES Per Mrs. Swygert (See Image)

RE: Arbor Day- 12/1/23 Thank you, Mayor Senn and City Officials for today's Arbor Day Celebration at NMS! Mrs. Cantrell's 8 students did a fantastic job today! Thank you to all NMS Faculty & Staff who participated in today's special event. Note: See Video on Foster Senn's Presentation on the NMS Facebook page. GO TIGERS!

Congratulations to Myra Taylor, NMS November 2023 Teacher of the Month!

November 2023 Students of the Month Newberry Middle School 6th grade: Alaysha Williams 7th grade: Griffin Wix 8th grade: Weston Chapman

Dec. 4th-MONDAY Dec. 4th-Archery Tryouts (3:30PM-4:30PM) DECEMBER 5th-TUESDAY Dec. 5th-Achery Tryouts (Day 2) 3:30PM-4:30PM Contact Coach Kierstead at ckierstead@sdnc.org if you have any questions

NMS Support Staff of the Month (November 2023) Fine Dickens

NMS November 2023 Students of the Month Students of the Month/November 2023 6th Grade: Alaysha Williams 7th Grade: Griffin Wix 8th Grade: Weston Chapman

NMS Holiday Arts Showcase Date: 12/14 Time: 6pm Location: NMS Gym Looking Forward to this Event! Please mark your calendars.

Dec. 4th-Archery Tryouts (3:30PM-4:30PM) Dec. 5th-Achery Tryouts (Day 2) 3:30PM-4:30PM

Thank you to Mrs. Holmes, 2023 Veterans Day Speaker! Bio for Jacqueline A. Holmes Jacqueline A. Holmes, also known as Jackie, was born in Columbia, SC and reared in a small town called Gadsden, SC. She got married on June 23, 1982 and moved to Newberry, SC. She is the proud wife of Mr. Wilbert T. Holmes Sr. They have 5 adult children. After graduating from high school, she attended USC in Columbia, SC, where she was a member of the USC Marching Band, also earned an undergraduate degree in Education, as well as completing the first three years in the Register Nurse BA Program. Jacqueline graduated on the Dean’s List and President List. She continued her education and went on to receive her Master’s plus 30 hours in Elementary Education from Clemson University, where she also graduated on the Dean’s List and the President List. Jacqueline joined the US Army, where she served a total of 38 years. She is a Desert Storm Veteran. Jacqueline retired in June 2017 as a Master Sergeant, promotable to a Sergeant Major. While in the military, she received numerous Awards and Achievements. Upon retirement, she was eligible for Legion of Merit Award. Jacqueline taught school for 38 years and retired in December 2013. Due to her love and passion for teaching and after failing at retirement, she is currently teaching 2nd grade at Gallman Elementary School with 40 plus years of experience. Jacqueline is a member of the New Enoree Baptist Church, where she serves as a Deaconess, Usher, Missionary, and Pastor’s Aide. Life Time member of the SC Retired Education Association, South Carolina Education Association Membership Organizer for the School District of Newberry County, Newberry Rotary Club, Newberry Opera House Guild, Newberry Chapter of the NAACP, Notary, American Legion Post #219, West End Home and Community Watch Committee, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Poll Manager for Newberry Voter’s Registration, mentor/tutor, City of Newberry Census Complete Count Committee, Women Connecting Women Newberry Chapter, American Business Women Association, Congressman James Clyburn Fellow, Virtual/In-Person- Rotary Leadership Institute Facilitator, Women Home Aide Society Lodge #42, God’s Abundance For All People Board member, Newberry Juneteenth Organizer, Scholarship Reader for Retired South Carolina Education Association, and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, and a newly elected member of the Newberry Opera House Board. Holmes was elected as the first black female, to the Newberry City Council, in July 2020. Councilwoman Holmes wrote the proposal for the first Juneteenth, in which the city celebrated year three this past June. She was just reelected to City Council for a four-year term. She faithfully serves the West End Side of Newberry, which is District. During her off time, she enjoys delivering food to those in need, assisting those in need of social services type assistance, going to antique car shows, driving her 1964 Chevrolet Corvair, shopping, traveling, reading, writing, and listening to Country Music especially, Darius Rucker and Gospel Music. Her motto is, “He who does the work, does the learning ’and “We have not because we ask not” LIVE, LOVE and LAUGH!

Veterans Day Assembly 11/10/23 8:15AM-Transition to the Gym (NMS Student Ambassadors will assist Veterans with their transition to the gym) 8:30AM-Introduction 1-Pledge of Allegiance 2-Star Spangled Banner (Performed by NMS Chorus) 3-Chorus will perform “American Tears” 4-Introduction of Mrs. Jackie Holmes (Mr. Reid) 5-Guest Speaker-Mrs. Holmes 6-Band Performs “God Bless America” 7-Closing Comments 8-Transition back to Class (6th Grade will release first, followed by 7th, and 8th grade (4-minute gap between classes/call to transition)

Veterans Day Breakfast (11/10/23) Thank you Mrs. Rose-Cafeteria MGR and NMS Cafeteria Staff. Thank you NMS Student Ambassadors for serving Veterans in attendance today.

SC End of Course Examination Program State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202. The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details. Testing Dates: High School Only English 2 Writing: December 5 English 2 Reading: December 11 Biology: December 12 USHC: December 13 Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14 Electronics Use During State Testing Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics). *This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.

It is National School Psychologist week. (11/6-11/10) NMS would like to thank Ms. Cathy Okon for her service to NMS.