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Wildcat Weekly on the Web
May 15, 2015 Dr. Jasmine Kullar, Principal
Parent Survey Results
Thank you to all our parents who took the survey these past few weeks. We had a total of 290 respondents. We will examine the survey in
detail with our school governance council in August – but for now, below are the percentage of parents who strongly agreed or agreed with the
statements:
May Teacher of the Month
Please join us in congratulating our May teacher of the month!! Ms. Kristin Evans was voted by her peers for this recognition!! Below
are just some of the things that have been said about Ms. Evans:
“Always helpful and happy!”
“Kristin is engaging, and is an amazing Social Studies teacher! She is always positive with TONS of energy!”
“Kristin is such a hard worker and ALWAYS steps in to volunteer when there is a need. She is always smiling and has such a
positive attitude!”
May Staff of the Month
Please join us in congratulating our May staff of the month!! Mr. Jim Perry was voted by his peers for this recognition!! Below are just
some of the things that have been said about Mr. Perry:
“Jim is always glass half full and is not only an asset to his student, but to all students. He has gone above and beyond this
year.”
“Jim Perry has always gone beyond what is asked of him to help many students and teachers in the building.”
Strongly Agree/Agree
I feel my child is safe at NMS. 98%
My child feels comfortable speaking to NMS staff regarding issues or concerns. 84%
My child is highly engaged in his/her learning. 84%
The amount of homework my child is assigned is appropriate. 85%
The instruction my child receives is preparing him/her for the next grade level. 91%
The teachers and staff whom I know at NMS are approachable. 93%
When issues arise, the staff at NMS work diligently to resolve them. 88%
The communication from teachers is effective. 92%
The communication from the principal is effective. 92%
My principal is an effective leader. 90%
I trust the decisions my principal makes are in the best interest of students. 89%
The SGC has done a good job in communicating 77%
NMS has done a good job with their focus area “Academic Achievement” 87%
NMS has done a good job with their focus area “School Climate” 86%
NMS has done a good job with their focus area “Mental Wellness” 78%
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NORTHWESTERN SPOTLIGHTS!!
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
Congratulations to Maia Stephens who received
the prestigious Youth Citizenship Medal from the
Daughters of the American Revolution. This medal is
presented to just one student per school who exempli-
fies the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership,
and patriotism.
Congratulations to all 2-Mile Club Recipients!
These students ran 8 laps or more each fitness run day in P.E. to receive this honor. We are proud of their hard work and efforts! The P.E. department encourages all of the Northwestern Community to get up and stay active through-out the summer!
Congratulations to Joe Pick and Audrey Saunders for joining the school challenge NMS team
in the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure 5k in Buckhead on Saturday May 9. With their participation they helped raise
$987,166.25!
CONGRATS to our 7th/8th
Grade Southern Star Band!!
They made straight Gold ratings at the
Southern Star Music Festival yesterday.
Out of all of the middle school bands that
competed, our Band had the highest
scores (in middle school band divi-
sion)...winning the Sweepstakes Award!! I
am so VERY proud of our Star Band!
Thank you to our parents that chaperoned
(Ms.Cherie Pedowitz, Ms. Meghan Jones,
Ms. Elizabeth Robinson, Ms. Colleen
Hayes, Ms. Susan Lawton, Ms. Cherise
Kelly, Ms. Erica Jones, Mr. Jones, Ms. Li-
sa Wysocki and Mr. Bryan Stisher)! We
couldn't take these exciting trips without
your awesome help!
GO BAND GO!!!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
From the Clinic… All medication left in the clinic
after school dismisses on May
22, 2015 will be disposed of.
Please make plans to pick up
your child’s medication the last
week of school!
Junior Beta Spring Induction Ceremony
Invitations for the 2014-15 Junior Beta Induction Ceremony of new members were issued on Wednesday, May 13th through PRIDE classes. The ceremony will take
place on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. All members are encouraged to attend this special end of year event, where new members will be inducted and this year’s award distributed. If your child is a current member who did not receive their invitation, please email Mrs. Daniel at danielta@fultonschools.org. More than likely they failed to turn in their spring service tally sheet.
2015 6th Grade Summer Boot Camp
The first year of middle school is an exciting
time for students. At Northwestern Middle
School, the administration and counseling staff
have designed a one-day 6th Grade Boot Camp
to help students make a successful transition
from elementary school. The Boot Camp will be
held on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 8:30AM to
12:30PM. Please go to the 6th Grade website
for more information.
http://welcometo6th.weebly.com/
HARVEST TIME...
The season is upon us and we will be picking fruit and vegetables from our garden. If you would like to purchase from the NMS Environmental Club, email Dr. Bartlett: bartlettj@fultonschools.org and we will tell you what becomes available. We hope to have a small window on Saturdays for pick-ups. We will see how things go. This is a trial for us.
A big Shout Out and Thank You
to all the parents who donated time, snacks and
expertise to the 8th Grade Dance! What a won-
derful night for our 8th graders. We couldn't
have done it without all of you. Thank you!
We'd also like to thank our photo booth spon-
sors - North Fulton Smiles and Chapman Ortho-
dontics. Plus, a big thank you to DJ Fusion for
donating his DJ skills!
—The 8th Grade Dance Committee
Yearbook info….
8th graders will receive their yearbooks on 5/21 and 6th and 7th graders will receive their yearbooks on 5/22. The lottery winners will be included in the grade levels.
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From the Guidance Office
Look What's New: Residency Verification
In February 2015, the district revised its School Admis-
sion Policy (JBC) for Residence Verification. The poli-
cy no longer requires families to complete an Affidavit
of Residence for every year of student enrollment, but
instead provide two proofs of residence (from the dis-
trict’s approved lists below *) upon initial enrollment into
Fulton County Schools or upon entry into Kindergarten,
6th
grade, 9th grade, and when there is any
address change.
RETURNING STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT MOVED
NO LONGER HAVE TO SUPPLY
AFFIDAVITS OF RESIDENCY OR PROOFS
*One current Water, Electric or Gas bill AND one
Residence document from the list below.
Copy of home mortgage Bill
Current bank statement
Valid Drivers License/ State ID
Current Paycheck
Copy of home sale contract
Current HOA Bill
Section Eight/HUD Housing Document
Current Apartment/House Lease
Homeowner's/Renter's insurance registration card
Both documents must contain parent or guardian's
name and current address.
Online Summer Course
Offerings for Rising 9th Graders
This letter serves as an overview of the summer
online academic courses available to rising 9th grade
students. Students may register to take online
courses via Fulton Virtual School or Georgia Virtual
School. The links to the page for both virtual schools
are listed below. When completing the registration,
please list Northwestern Middle School as the cur-
rent school attended. The duration of the classes is
5 or 8 weeks in length depending on the virtual
school a student selects. There is technical infor-
mation provided on the GAVS site as well as a sam-
ple course demonstration. The technical require-
ments and course delivery format are very similar
for Fulton Virtual as well. Registration for both virtual
schools will opens in early March.
Online summer course work provides students an
opportunity to create room in their schedules to take
additional electives during the traditional school
year. It is recommended that a student not enroll in
more than two semester long courses. The average
coursework for a class can range from 1 – 2 hours
per day. The decision to enroll in a course should be
thoughtful. There is little to no flexibility for late or
missed assignments. Please be advised, that par-
ticipation in summer online courses is not required.
Once a student completes the online summer cours-
es, a roster will be submitted to Cambridge and Mil-
ton High Schools. At that time, additional electives
will be entered for the student provided space is
available.
If you have questions regarding online summer reg-
istration, please contact Euodia Harris:
harrise1@fultonschools.org or 770-667-2870 x 131.
Georgia Virtual: www.gavirtualschool.org
FultonVirtualSchool:www.fultonschools.org/en/
divisions/acd/learnteach/InstrTech/Pages/FVS-
Registration.aspx
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
If your student will not be returning to Northwest-ern Middle School next year (7th and 8th grade only) please email Shari Cooper: Coopers1@fultonschools.org with your students name, grade and what school they will be attending.
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ATHLETIC NEWS
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
Save the Dates…
Cambridge Mini Cheer Camp July, 13-17
We are super excited to announce the dates to
Cambridge High School's Annual Mini Cheer
Camp! Save the date from Monday, July 13th
through Friday, July 17th, from 9:00am-
12:00pm. Bring your campers to learn how to
cheer, dance, jump and supervised stunting &
tumbling. Open to campers 4-14. We will send
out registration information soon!
Calling all Equestrians!!! The Milton HS IEA Equestrian Team is looking for new members for the 2015-2016 season!
Whether you are a seasoned show competitor or a beginner, any rider, at any experience level, is welcome on our team. If you are a rising 9th grader attending Milton HS next year, and are interested in joining
our team, please contact: Tracy Brunetto (6th grade teacher at NMS)
MiltonHSIEA@gmail.com mhsiea.com
Enjoy swimming this summer? Why not swim in high
school! Love gymnastics? Trying diving! It’s a great experience and fantastic way to stay conditioned dur-ing the winter and/or off season. Look for information next September at Milton or contact Coach Scholz to learn more at mscholz@fultonschools.org.
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Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
Skills will be developed for beginning players. Players with experience will be separated and work on more advanced skills as well as
team skills.
DATES: June 1 – June 3 TIMES: 9:00am – 1:00pm COST: $100.00 T-Shirt Size (circle one): Adult: S M L or XL Youth: S M L or XL
Player Information
Name: _________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Grade in School for 2015 School year: __________
What school do you attend: ___________________
Person to call in case of an emergency:_________________________________
I give my child permission to participate in the Milton Volleyball Camp. In consider-ation of our application, we hereby release Milton High School, Lady Eagles Volley-ball and all its coaches from all claims which may hereafter be presented by our daughter as a result of any injuries suffered therein.
Parent Signature__________________________________________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MILTON SPIKERS CLUB. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SEND CAMPS AND CHECK FORMS TO:
A valid physical must be turned in to participate
For all ages
Rising Freshman Strongly Encouraged to attend
Milton High School Attn: Coach Jones 13025 Birmingham Hwy Milton, GA 30004
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Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
For all ages
Rising Freshman Strongly Encouraged to attend
Skills will be developed for beginning players. Players with experience will be separated and work on more advanced skills as well as team
skills.
DATES: June 8 – June 11
TIMES: 9:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $100.00
T-Shirt Size: circle one: Adult: S M L or XL
Youth: S M L or XL
Player Information Name: _________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Grade in School for 2015 School year: __________
What school do you attend: ___________________
Person to call in case of an emergency:_________________________________
I give my child permission to participate in the Milton Basketball Camp. In consideration of our application, we hereby release Milton High School, Lady Eagles Volleyball and all its coaches from all claims which may hereafter be presented by our daughter as a result of any injuries suffered therein.
Parent Signature _____________________________________________________________
CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SEND CAMPS AND CHECK FORMS TO:
Return the form to Coach Schaefer or email to save a spot in the camp. Send the form to the above address. Any questions contact Coach Schaefer at email: Schaefer@fultonschools.org
A valid physical must be turned in to participate
Milton High School Attn: Coach Schaefer 13025 Birmingham Hwy Milton, GA 30004
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Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
2015 Milton Youth Baseball Camps
Camp Options: Rising 9
th Grade Camp: June 1st-June 4
th 9am-12pm
1st
-8th
Grade Camp: June 8th
-June 11th
9am-12pm
Where: Milton High School Baseball Field
Cost: $150 per camper: Make checks payable to “Milton Baseball”
*$125 per camper if siblings or teammates attend*
Instructors:
Joey Ray- Head Baseball Coach
Varsity, JV, and 9th grade assistant coaches
Current and Alumni Milton baseball players
Camp Instruction Includes:
Defensive position instruction
Base running fundamentals
Hitting mechanics, drills & mental preparation instruction
Pitching & Catching instruction
Bunting instruction
Team scrimmage games
Teaching the Milton Philosophy of Attitude and Effort
CAMP INFORMATION
Please make checks payable to “Milton Baseball”. Checks can be mailed to:
Milton High School C/O Joey Ray 13025 Birmingham Hwy Milton Ga 30004
Pre-registration is preferred but we will register players on the day of camp as well. Please email Coach Ray and let him know if you plan on attending at Rayj1@fultonschools.org
You can find more info on the Milton Baseball website at www.MiltonBaseball.net
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ATHLETIC NEWS
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
Cambridge High School Youth Volleyball Camp
Date: July 20th-22nd 2015
Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Cambridge High School Gym
Cost: $100
The Cambridge coaching staff and team will sponsor a summer skills camp for elementary and middle school players of all experience. Courts will be divided by age and skill level to create a motivating and challenging environment for all. Camp will cover fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting and serving in a fun, game-like environment. Campers should bring water and a healthy snack to camp each day.
Please circle shirt size: Adult: S M L or XL
Youth: S M L or XL
(Sizes are final and cannot be changed during distribution)
Camper: ______________________________________________________________________________
School/Grade for 2015:__________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Parent Name, Email, Phone_______________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name/Phone__________________________________________________________
Experience Level: Beginner Intermediate Advanced
I give consent for my child to participate in the CHS Volleyball Camp. I hereby release Cambridge High School, Volleyball and its coaches, from all claims which may hereafter be presented by our child as a result of injuries suffered therein.
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Cambridge Athletic Association
To reserve a spot send check and registration form to:
Cambridge High School Attn: Katie Johnson-Volleyball Head Coach
2845 Bethany Bend Milton, GA 30004
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1ST, 2015
Questions?? Contact Coach Johnson: JohnsonKC@fultonschools.org
For more information: http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/northwestern/Documents/Extracurricular%20Documents/
CHSVballCamp2015.pdf
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ATHLETIC NEWS
Committed to challenging our students to strive to their full potential for academic excellence and personal growth.
Public Review of Algebra I and Geometry Resources
Fulton County Schools is seeking public feedback on instructional resources for Algebra I and Ge-
ometry. The resources being considered are currently on display in our area high schools’ Media
Centers on work days from May 6 – June 5 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. Anyone who
wishes to review the materials should first check in at the front office of the high school before going
to the Media Center. Feedback will be gathered through an electronic survey. You may take the
survey onsite using either your personal smart phone or a computer designated for this purpose in
the Media Center.
The resources will also be on display from May 6-June 5 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm
at Fulton County Schools’ North Learning Center (450 Northridge Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350).
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Northwestern Middle School
Bell Schedule
Dress Code
Attendance Policy
Northwestern PTSA
Registration and Affidavit Information
Volunteer Information
NMS Athletics
NMS Clubs
NMS School Governance Council
Home Access Center
Clinic Information
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