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News from the Principal
Dear Middle School Families,
Apr. 2015 / May 2015
Newsletter
Greg Gelineau,
Interim Principal
507.663.0650
Ray Coudret
Interim Assistant Principal
507.663.0650
Attendance Office
507.663.0655
Activities Line
507.645.3559
It is hard to believe that we are talking about the end of the school year, but what a great
year it has been. Since this is the final newsletter for the year, I would like to personally
thank all of you for the support that you have shown me during my time as Interim Principal. It has been a pleasure serving our students, families and staff as the leader of this
amazing middle school community. Looking into next year I believe we have set sail on a
wonderful journey that I am excited to continue into the 2015-16 school year. We wish our
current eighth graders well in June as they start their high school career and welcome this
year’s fifth grade to the Northfield Middle School family. Spring is an exciting time of year,
and I am challenging our students to finish this terrific year with PRIDE.
Please make sure you look through the newsletter for important end of the year information on registration, Eighth Grade Fun Fest, Cinco de Mayo, State Testing, Concerts and
much more.
Student Support Services Office
507.663.0664
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School
Interim Principal
Noticias del Director
Queridas familias del Middle School,
Es difícil creer que estamos hablando del final del año escolar, pero qué año más estupendo
hemos tenido. Puesto que este es el último boletín de noticias del año, me gustaría personalmente agradecerles a todos el apoyo que me han mostrado durante mi tiempo como
director temporal. Ha sido un placer servir a nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados
como líder de la increíble comunidad del middle school. Pensando en un nuevo año, creo
que hemos iniciado un maravilloso viaje que me emociona saber va a continuar en el año
escolar 2015-2016. Les deseamos que todo les vaya bien en junio a los estudiantes de octavo grado ya que empiezan sus años en el high school y les damos la bienvenida a la familia
del Middle School de Northfield a los estudiantes de quinto grado. La primavera es un
tiempo excitante para todos y les propongo el reto a nuestros estudiantes de terminar este
magnífico año con ORGULLO.
Por favor, consulten el boletín de noticias para informarse de asuntos importantes del final
del año escolar como inscripción, el festival de diversiones para el octavo grado (Fun Fest),
Cinco de Mayo, los exámenes del estado, conciertos y mucho más
Visit us on the web
www.nfld.k12.mn.us
Greg Gelineau
Northfield Middle School
Director temporal
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MCA Testing
State Testing Season Is Here
No matter what your feelings are about state MCA testing, we all know that it is a requirement for public schools. This year we
have made some big changes in how we have students take the tests, and we believe students will both appreciate these changes
and perform even better than last year. All students will take two days to complete each test, and all students will be required to
wear headphones for the math test. Students are welcome to bring their own headphones, but we will have them available if they
forget or want to borrow a pair. I have the basic schedule for each grade; students will receive more specific times and dates when
we return from spring break.
Testing Schedule
April 6-10:
April 13-17:
April 20-24:
April 27-May 1:
May 4-5:
May 6-8:
6th and 7th grade MCA Reading
7th and 8th grade MCA Reading
6th and 7th grade MCA Math
7th and 8th grade MCA Math
8th grade MCA Science
Make-Ups All Grades and All Tests
**Some students will not be following this schedule, but they will be notified individually.
If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 507-663-0669.
La época de los exámenes del estado ha llegado (nueva página)
Con independencia de lo que piensen sobre los exámenes de MCA, todos sabemos que es algo obligatorio para las escuelas públicas. Este año hemos hecho algunos grandes cambios en cómo los estudiantes hacen los exámenes, y creemos que los estudiantes
van a apreciar los cambios y hacerlo incluso mejor que el año pasado. Todos los estudiantes van a pasar dos días haciendo cada
examen, y todos los estudiantes deben ponerse auriculares (headphones) para hacer el test de matemáticas. Los estudiantes pueden
traer sus auriculares de casa, pero tendremos también en la escuela por si los olvidan en casa o por si quieren que se los prestemos.
Tengo el horario básico para cada grado; los estudiantes recibirán los días y horas concretos cuando regresemos de las vacaciones
de la primavera. Si tienen preguntas, por favor, pónganse en contacto con [email protected] o al teléfono 507-6630669.
Horario de los exámenes
Abril, 6-10:
6o y 7o grado MCA Lectura
Abril, 13-17:
7o y 8o grado MCA Lectura
Abril, 20-24:
6o y 7o grado MCA Matemáticas
Abril, 27-Mayo, 1 7o y 8o grado MCA Matemáticas
Mayo, 4-5:
8o grado MCA Ciencia
Mayo, 6-8:
Días para hacer el examen si no se pudo hacer antes para todos los grados
y todos los exámenes
**Algunos estudiantes no tendrán que seguir este horario y se les informará de modo individual.
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Speech Team
The Northfield Middle School Speech Team, coached by Denise Halvorson and Marilynn Neuville, had a wonderful season participating in four tournaments in the south metro area, including hosting a tournament at the middle school on Saturday Feb 6, 2015.
Hosting the tournament was a highlight of the season with many parent volunteers helping out with the day. The season ended with
a celebration party, performances and awards for the students and parents.
NMS speech team 2015 Roster
Name last, first, grade
1. Asp, Madison 8
2. Brice, Martin 6
3. Chihade, Margo 6
4. Falcon Geist, Celine 7
5. Feltes, Lillian 8
6. Gunn, Erin 8
Category
Serious Drama
Humorous Prose
Humorous Prose
Serious Prose
Extemp Prose
Serious Drama
Piece and author
The Great Dictator by Charlie Chaplin
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
How Wonka vite was invented by Roald Dahl
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Ma
xxxx
The Diary of Anne Frank by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett
7. Horn, Amelie 6
8. Liebl, Emily 8
9. Meagher, Celia 8
10. Muth, Grace 7
11. Muth, James 7
12. Neeb, Peter 7
13. Nelson, Ali 8
14. Pagel, Audrey 7
15. Robinson-Coolidge, Julia 7
16. Ryden, Sam 8
17. Shuerman, Will 8
18. Simonet, Andre
19. Temple, Samuel 8
20. Vandergon, Jenna 8
21. Walser-Kuntz, Emily 8
Serious Prose
Humorous Prose
Humorous Prose
Dramatic Duo
Humorous Poetry
Humorous Prose
Humorous Prose
Serious Prose
Dramatic Duo
Serious Prose
Humorous Prose
Humorous Poetry
Serious Drama
Serious Prose
Serious Prose
A tree grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Hate that Cat by Sharon Creech
Skunk Dog by Patrick McManus
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Waterson
Poetry on teeth
The Magic Pot by
The three dolls by David Novak
The Running Dream by Wendolyn VanDraanen
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Waterson
True Height by David Nastor
How Angel Peterson got his name by Gary Paulson
Llama Llama by Anne Dewdney
Dead Poets Society by Tom Schulman
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Absolutely True Story of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexis
22. Watkins, Teagan 8
23. Welbaum, Carl 6
Serious Prose
Humorous Poetry
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Parts and More Parts by Tedd Arnold
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Cinco de Mayo
Save the Date!
The middle school will be holding its 5th
annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at the
Middle School, on Tuesday, May 5th
from 5:00-7:30! The whole community is
invited to participate in this exciting
Mexican-American celebration through
delicious food, incredible talent and loads
of fun for all ages. Our goal is to raise
money for a TORCH scholarship. So
bring a favorite dish to share, and come
celebrate with us!
Apunte la Fecha!
La escuela secundaria celebrará su quinta
celebración anual del Cinco de Mayo en
la Escuela Secundaria, el martes 5 de
mayo a partir de 5:00-7:30! Se invita a
toda la comunidad a participar en esta
emocionante celebración mexicanoestadounidense a través de comida deliciosa, increíble talento y un montón de
diversión para todas las edades. Nuestra
meta es de recaudar fondos para una
beca de TORCH. Traiga un plato favorito para compartir, y venga a celebrar
con nosotros!
Nurse Notes
ATTENTION CURRENT 6TH
GRADE STUDENTS
An immunization letter was mailed to
ALL 6th grade students in February 2015.
If your students shots have not been updated for entry into 7th grade, you can
start them now.
Minnesota State Immunization Law requires the following updates of shots
before entering 7th grade in the fall of
2015.
For more information about immunizations,
please
go
to:
www.health.state.mn.us/immunize
Updates may be mailed, faxed 507-6630660, or brought into the health office.
Plan ahead, and get them early!
Rice County Public Health has an immunization clinic for those who qualify…
please call 507-645-9576
Physician appointment is necessary for a
throat culture. Treatment is antibiotics
until gone, may return to school after 24
hours of antibiotics and fever free.
1. Tdap, a new one needs to be given
unless they had one after their 7th birthday
2. 2 Varicella vaccines OR proof of
Chickenpox
3. Meningitis (meningococcal)
OR, provide a legal exemption, please
specify what shots are exempt and have it
notarized. You may also provide a medical exemption signed by your physician.
(for those with adverse reactions to certain immunizations)
***Provide a copy of updated shots or
a legal exemption, to the Northfield
Middle School Health Office.
This information must be received before
September 2015. Minnesota State Law
requires that students who are not in
compliance will not be able to attend
Public School.
Symptoms to watch for (may not have all
of them):
• Sudden onset of sore throat (some
students do not have a sore throat)
• Fever/nausea/occasional vomiting/
stomachache
• Bad headache
• Inflammation of throat/tonsils/
enlarged cervical lymph nodes
May have skin rash
Parents please update emergency phone
numbers on your parent access and contact the Health Office with student
health concerns while at school.
When calling the attendance line to report your students absence, please give
symptoms of their illness.
Strep:
Reports of strep begin when school starts
and usually continues throughout the
school year.
N a n c y
B e c k e r ,
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Middle School Health Services
2200
Division
St.
South
Northfield,
MN
55057
Phone# 507-663-0656
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Attendance
Please call the attendance line each
day your child is absent. You may reach
the 24-hour voice mail system by dialing
663-0655. E-mailing teachers DOES
NOT count as official notification to the
school. When calling, please leave your
student’s name, grade, reason for absence
and your relationship to the child. If
calling in an illness, please leave information regarding symptoms. Students who
are not called in will be considered unexcused until a parent/guardian notifies us.
If you should forget to call in, your child
may turn in a note to the attendance window outside the office when he/she returns to school. Students may not call in
their own absences.
If your child is absent for three
consecutive days, you may leave a
request for homework on the attendance
line when you call in your child’s absence
information on the third day. Requests
should be made by 9:00 a.m., so teachers
can use their prep time to gather work.
Homework will be requested on your
behalf and any available homework will
can be picked up between 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Students who are absent from school
may be able to access many of their assignments through their Schoology account and avoid falling behind their
classmates due to the illness.
there will be concessions for sale in the
cafeteria. All school rules apply throughout this event. Students should be picked
up promptly at 5:00 pm. The proceeds
for this dance will go towards the Seventh Grade Courage Retreat. This retreat
will be held in the 2015-16 school year.
A special thank you to the
2014-2015 Student Council members
who have been dedicated to making
NMS and the Northfield Community a
better place. It has been a pleasure working with each of you.
8th Graders: James Bull, Elsa Hoff,
Logan Ledman, Siri Lindell, A.J. Pahs,
and Caroline Pritchard
7th Graders: Cavan Blandin, Marissa
Gallardo, Kearic Gargrave, Rowen Jasnoch, Leah Kovach, and Grace McDonald
6th Graders: Levi Bergman, Jessica
Boland, Peder Lindell, Kaylee Malecha,
Annika Richardson, and Jose Vazquez
Attendance Line
663-0655
Student Council
Student Council will donate the
proceeds of the February 13th dance to
The American Cancer Society. The donation will be over $600! We have also
sold lip lollipops at the February 13th
dance, the Rock and Roll Revival, and
will sell them at the dance on April 24th.
All proceeds from the lip lollipop sales
will also go to The American Cancer Society. We dedicated the week of March
16th to cancer awareness. We want to
“kiss” cancer goodbye!
The Student Council will donate
money for the NMS staff appreciation
breakfast in May and the Eighth Grade
Farewell Fest.
The last school dance will be
held on April 24th. The dance is open to
students who attend the Middle School at
least halftime. The cost is $4.00, and
Monika Burkhead and Heather Kuehl
NMS Student Council Advisors
Yearbook
There’s nothing else like your school
yearbook. Get your hands on the limited
edition collection of our stories from
the year. Share it with your friends today
and hang on to it for years to come!
You can order your Northfield Middle
School Yearbook online on the middle
school website or by following this link.
Cost is $26.00
Order Nfld MS Yearbook
The last day to pre-order a yearbook
online is on Friday, May 15th. Students
can still buy a yearbook on Thursday,
June 4th (distribution day), however, it
is a first come first serve basis.
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Middle School Athletics
Registration forms for Boys’ Tennis and
Boys’/Girls’ Track are currently available
online and in the main office. All registration forms and fees must be turned
into the main office before an athlete can
begin practice. The last day to register
and begin practice is Monday, April 6.
Weather permitting, the first day of practice will be Tuesday, March 31. Athletes
should come to practice prepared for
chilly weather. Dressing in layers works
best. Practices will be 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm,
Monday - Friday, unless specified otherwise by the coach.
In the event that we are not able to practice outside, Track/Field will practice in
the gym on maroon days and Boys’ Tennis will practice in the gym on gold days.
Spring athletic pictures are scheduled for
Wednesday, April 22.
Game/meet schedules are available
online at http://big9.org. Click on
Northfield and then go to View Schedules on the right side of the page to find
the sport you’re looking for. Please contact Mr. Coudret or Mrs. Weierke at 6630680 if you have questions.
Ray Coudret
Interim Assistant Principal
507-663-0680
[email protected]
Tina Weierke
Office Specialist
507-663-0680
[email protected]
Activities Hotline: 507-645-3559
This line provides updated information
regarding competitive events only. Information regarding practice schedules or
changes to practice schedules ARE NOT
announced on this line unless there is a
cancellation due to weather.
Academic Activities
Each year we have many opportunities
for students to participate in academic
activities.
The programs and co-curricular activities
take place at various times during the
school year and, in some cases, the exact
dates have not been determined. Students should listen to the daily announcements, and parents can check announcements on our web page, for the specific
dates when their activity begins. Regis-
tration forms used for academic activities
are the same forms used for athletics and
are available in the main office and on
the middle school website.
We are pleased to offer the following
academic activities:
Spelling Bee: December
Student Council: September – May
(members were elected last fall)
Yearbook: September – May
Jazz Ensemble: October – May
Honors Choir: September – May
Chamber Orchestra: October – May
Knowledge Masters: October – April
Math League: October – February
Geography Bee: December
Speech Club: December – February
If you have questions about these activities, contact Tina Weierke, Activities Secretary,
at
663-0680
or
[email protected].
Student Support Services
We visited 6th and 7th grade classrooms to
discuss registration options for next year.
Students finished registering online the
week of March 9th. Remind your students to stop down to the Student Support Office if they still need to complete
registration.
We also visited classrooms of 6th, 7th and
8th graders to explore careers through
surveys, goal setting, and research on a
program called Naviance. Ask your students to share what they learned about
themselves and the beginning stages of
their career path.
courses, money machine, friends and
much more. We are looking forward to
seeing all of our 8th grade students that
night!
We are hosting an 8th Grade Fun Fest on
April 10th from 5-8PM. Tickets ($10 in
advance, $12 at the door) will go on sale
the week of March 16th. Stay tuned for
more details. The night will include a
photo booth, food, inflatable obstacle
Jenny Streefland, School Counselor (AL)
Cori Oian, School Counselor (M-Z)
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Band
Congratulations to all 6th, 7th, and 8th
Grade Band members on a fantastic concert February 11th! All that hard work
by students, parents, and teachers paid
off. Good job!
Congratulations to Linnea Larson and
Anders Peterson on being chosen to be
members of the Minnesota Band Director’s Association all stage 6-8 Band! Way
to Go!
Congratulations to Sam Ryden, Anna
Weber, Nick Dempsey, Gabriel Sparby,
and Danny Allin for their participation in
the South Central Minnesota Band Director’s 7-8 and 9-10 honor jazz bands.
They rehearsed and performed a concert
on March 8th and all did a fantastic job.
Attendance at lessons has been excellent
for most students. Check with your
son/daughter and see how their lessons
are going. Parents should continue to
initial practice records before each lesson. The practice records are stapled in
the front of the lesson books.
Upcoming concerts:
April 11, 8th Grade Band Trip to MMEA
band festival in Hastings. Check with
your 8th Grade Band Member for a field
trip form.
May 12th: 6th,7th, and 8th Grade band
Concert, 7:00 PM, NMS Auditorium.
Mrs. Bothun
Mr. Freier
Orchestra
Orchestra students have an opportunity
to participate in a Solo Festival on April
9. Participation in this festival is open to
students in grades 6-8. This optional
event provides students with an opportunity to perform a solo for an adjudicator,
work with another string teacher and
receive constructive comments about
their playing. More detailed information
about this opportunity was made available to students in March.
The last NMS Orchestra Concert for this
year is Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm in
the Middle School Auditorium. This
concert will also feature the 4th and 5th
grade orchestras.
We will again be offering lessons during
the first part of the summer. Students
will receive summer lesson registration
forms in early May. This is a great opportunity for your son or daughter to
continue to build their string playing
skills. Lesson time slots are scheduled
in the order in which the registrations
are returned. The sooner the form is
returned, the better the chance of having your 1st choice lesson time.
I am proud of the progress the NMS
orchestras have made this year! Thank
you for supporting your child and the
Northfield Orchestra Program. I look
forward to more music in the fall!
See you at the concert!
Mrs. Olivier
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Site Improvement Team
Members meet approximately four times We have a unique opportunity at the
during the year and present an annual re- middle school for parents to actively
port to the school board.
influence the direction of our academic program and school climate.
The Site Improvement Team (SIT)
is comprised of representative
Site Improvement Team will which
staff, parents, and community memmeet on Monday, May 18, bers. The SIT sets goals for how the
2015, at 3:15p.m. in room 116. school will direct its resources in order to fulfill our mission within the
school district.
Please contact Greg Gelineau
[email protected] if you
would like to receive direct notification of
upcoming Site Improvement Team meetings.
Choir
Thank you to all the parents that stopped
by at Spring Conferences and also, for all
the support you continue to give the Music Department at the Middle School!
Your children are great to work with and
are getting excited for all the spring choir
events.
The following are a list of the upcoming
dates that are scheduled. Watch for updates of things scheduled for the spring
on your child’s Schoology.
• Choir Concert for all 6th, 7th, & 8th
Grade Choirs, NMS AuditoriumThursday, April 30, 7:30pm. Singers
need to report by 7:00pm.
• Concert Choir Tour for all 7th & 8th
Grade Choirs Friday, May 15th
• Friday, May 1st-Critique parties 6th
grade Maroon Choir
• Monday, May 4th-Critique parties 6,
7 & 8th grade Gold Choirs
• Tuesday, May 5th-Critique parties 7
& 8th grade Maroon Choirs
• May 7th to the end of the school
year-small ensembles and or solos sign
up for your voice lesson with your group
if you haven’t yet. Singers get to pick
their small group and the song they
choose to sing/lyrics appropriate ☺
Groups will be filmed during class or by
special arrangements.
. 4-12 City wide Choral Festival, Friday May 22nd @ NMS Auditorium
11:30am-2:30pm
• May 26th, 3pm Or May 28, 7:10am or
3pm, Honors Choir Tryouts Select 40
auditioned voice groups that performs at
special events throughout the school year
for this year’s 6th & 7th graders to be a
part of next year.
Choir Tour for all 7th & 8th Grade
Singers –
Friday, May 15, Field trip cost for all,
$10.50 apiece
Our 7th & 8th grade choirs will travel up
to Minneapolis to perform a concert at a
school in Robbinsdale. Singers will need
to wear their concert dress to school that
morning. Buses will leave at 7:55am. We
will be sharing this concert with the their
School Choirs. We will be back to catch
the buses at the end of the school day.
Students going on this tour may bring
their own lunch or bring money for a
lunch at the mall. I am still looking for
more chaperones for this tour. If you
haven’t seen a permission slip, ask your
child or go on line to my website to get
the form. These slips will also include
information for sign-ups for chaperones.
Anyone that wants to donate money for
scholarships is always appreciated.
Concert Dress for girls- PLAIN
WHITE top, (no tank tops or spaghetti
straps, top needs to cover to the shoulder) BLACK DRESS PANTS (NO
YOGA STRETCH PANTS/
LEGGINGS)
Concert Dress for boys -Plain white
collared shirt and tie, black pants, and
dark shoes.
MIT Classes- We are working hard at
producing our annual Lip Dubs. This
year we are adding a new twist againusing a green screen to increase the use
of technology and the ability to be able
to make our videos appear to be other
places than just in our school building.
Students will be looking at home for fun
innovative costumes to add to the fun.
Any questions contact; Mrs. Cathy Penning, Vocal Music 663-0675, e-mail
[email protected]
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WEB—Where Everybody Belongs
WEB has been busy with lots of activities. The last week in February, WEB
groups met together for a game hour.
They played Spoons and leaders brought
their favorite games from home to share
with the group. In March, we celebrated
the end of quarter three with a WEB
movie, Big Hero 6. We plan to end our
year with the annual WEB kickball tournament.
Thank you to our 8th grade WEB leaders
for all you do for NMS and the Class of
2021. It has been an outstanding group
this year. A few WEB leader only events
include snow tubing at Buck Hill in
March, community service night in April
and our final WEB leader celebration in
May.
WEB will also be hosting our incoming
5th graders on Parent Night, April 23rd at
6:00P.M. All 5th graders are invited to
come during the parent meeting and participate in a fun WEB event. We will be
leading large group activities along with
building tours lead by our current 8th
grade WEB leaders while parents find
out all the information about 6th grade.
Web Coordinators: Krista Betcher, Rhea
Mehrkens, Cori Oian
lend their time and talents to strengthen
the Northfield Middle School community
each day. NMS volunteers serve as chaperones, tutors, hearing & vision screeners, mentors, Pi day servers, small-group
leaders, media center helpers, conference
meal chefs, History Day researchers,
greeters, track meet recordkeepers, Boxtop counters, “Lost & Found” sorters
and so much more. We are grateful for
their dedication to helping our students
succeed! If you would like to learn more
about volunteer opportunities at Northfield Middle School, please contact Anita
Fisher Egge at 663-0696 or
[email protected]
bined. Ms. Kuklok’s class received a
cake, bowling passes and the Trash for
Cash trophy.
This year’s student winner was Anders
Ripley, who received a $15.00 iTunes gift
card,
$10 in Tattered Pages coupons and 2 bowling passes.
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Volunteer
VOLUNTEERING AT
NORTHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
“Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one's ideals, work with people, solve problems,
see benefits, and know one had a hand in
them”. --Harriet Naylor
TRASH FOR CASH CLASSROOM
CLASH results: During this contest we
collected 16,504 pieces of trash. That is
over 5000 more pieces than last year!
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week
(April 12 - 18, 2015) to all of our volunteers!
Thank you to the many volunteers who
Thank you again to everyone who sent in
items for the contest. It is fun for the
students and the money raised is used to
fund activities like The Courage Retreat,
the WEB program and the 8th Grade Fun
Fest.
Please keep saving your “Trash” items. If
you don’t want to wait until the next
contest, items can be dropped off in the
Middle School’s Main Office at anytime
during the school year. A list of eligible
items can be found at the end of the
newsletter or at http://nfld.k12.mn.us/
nms/about/volunteer/
Ms. Kuklok’s 1st hour class won the contest this year. This class stunned the
competition by bringing in more Boxtops
(2543!!!) than the next 5 classrooms com-
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Northfield Middle School 2014-15
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Period
Schedule
1
7:57-8:54
2
8:58-9:48
3
9:52-10:42
4A
10:46-11:11
4B
11:14-11:39
4C/5
11:42-12:07
*5D Students begin 5th hour
5D
12:10-12:35
5
12:38-1:03
6
1:07-1:57
7
2:01-2:51
Wednesday Late Start Schedule
Period
Schedule
1
8:57-9:42
2
9:46-10:24
3
10:28-11:06
4A
11:09-11:34
4B
11:37-12:02
4C/5
12:05-12:30
*5D Students begin 5th hour
5D
12:34-12:59
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Community Services Division News
Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division has openings in
many great programs that start in April and May, 2015. For more information or to register for these great programs visit us online at
www.nfld.k12.mn.us (follow the Community Services link), call 507-664-3649,
or visit our office on the first floor of the Northfield Community Resource
Center at 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield. Scholarships are available for
all programs.
Community Services Summer 2015 Brochure
Start planning your summer schedule with Northfield Public Schools Community Services.
Summer classes for students of all ages are currently available online for viewing as you begin planning your summer. The brochure will be mailed and
summer registration opens on Friday, April 17.
Visit www.nfld.k12.mn.us (follow the Community Services link) or call
507.664.3649 to view all classes or get more information.
Horseback Riding
Ages 8 and older, $134; W, April 15 – May 20; 4 – 5 p.m.
Winterhaven Stables,
Class #:1276-W15A
Gumdo
Ages 10 and older, $49 (plus $15 sword); T & Th, April 7 –
May 19 (no class April 9); 8 – 9 p.m., Sibley Cafeteria, Class
#:4108-W15B
Tae Kwon Do For Kids
Grades 2 - 12, $74, T & Th, April 7 – May 19 (no class
April 9);
Beginner: 6 - 7 p.m., Sibley Cafeteria, Class #:4165-W15C
Advanced: 7 – 8 p.m., Sibley Cafeteria, Class #:4165-W15D
Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre – Snow White
Performances: Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday,
April 18 at 1 p.m. Adults - $5,
Students & Seniors $3, Kids not yet in Kindergarten –
Free
American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course
Ages 11 - 17, $89; Saturday, May 16, Middle School
FACS Lab 221, Class #:4350-W15A
Essential Oil Gifts to Make or Take
Ages 10 and older, $25; Monday, May 4; 6 – 8 p.m., Middle School FACS Lab 221, Class #: 4350-W15A
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Announcements and News on the Web!
Middle School students start each day
with televised morning announcements.
These announcements are also posted on
our Middle School website during the
school day. Parents can access the announcements by going to
www.nfld.k12.mn.us and clicking on
Northfield Middle School and then announcements. Announcements usually
remain posted by date for approximately
two weeks. In the event our webmaster
is absent, there may be a delay in posting.
Our Morning News show is streamed
live on our website...tune in!
Our bi-monthly parent newsletter is
also posted on the web. You can access
this information by going to
www.nfld.k12.mn.us then clicking on
News and Publications and select Newsletters. You will find newsletters for all
buildings on this webpage.
resources and then family access. You
can apply for an access user name and
password on line. You should receive
this information back via e-mail within a
couple of days.
Parents are also invited to check out
the Northfield School District web page
at www.nfld.k12.mn.us If parents have
not already done so, you can sign up for
access to student food service accounts,
grades, attendance, etc., by going to the
district web page and clicking on parent
Early Childhood Special Education
If you or anyone you know has developmental concerns regarding an infant, toddler, or preschooler, we can help.
We are Help Me Grow, Early Intervention Services, & Special Education services for children birth to age 5.
For more information about Early Childhood Special Education contact Ashley
Patterson, Laurie Larson, Amy Dorey,
Annie Kruse, Shannon Flegel, or John
Schnorr.
Or to make a referral call 507-333-6804
We are located at Longfellow School 201 Orchard Street South, Northfield,
MN 55057 – (507) 645-1200
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce tiene
preocupaciones de desarrollo con respecto a un infante, niño, o un niño en
edad preescolar, nosotros podemos ayudarle
Nosotros somos Ayudame a Crecer, Servicios de Intervención Temprana, y servicios de Educación Especial para niños
desde que nacen hasta los 5 años de
edad.
Para más información acerca de la Educación Especial de niños pequeños contacte a Ashley Patterson, Laurie Larson,
Amy Dorey, Annie Kruse, Shannon
Flegel, o John Schnorr.
O para hacer una llamada de referencia
llame al 507-333-6804
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Northfield Middle School ~ Upcoming Events
(Calendar may be subject to change. Please check website www.nfld.k12.mn.us/nms for updates.)
April 6 – May 8
April 9
April 10
April 13
April 13
April 13
April 16
April 21
April 23
April 30
April 30
May 5
May 6
May 7
May 8 -15
May 12
May 14
May 15
May 18
May 22
May 25
May 26 – 29
May 28
May 28
June 1
June 3
June 4
June 5
MCA Testing window
MS Strings Solo and Ensemble Festival, 3:30 p.m., MS rm. 57
8th Grade Fun Fest, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Pavia Woodwind Quintet Performance, 12:10 p.m., MS Auditorium
Gr. 6 Team 2 – Mill City Museum Field Trip
School Board mtg., 7:00 p.m., HS Media Center
Severe Weather Drill, Beginning of 7th hour
TORCH/WILL program college field trip
5th Grade Parent Night, 6:00 p.m., MS Auditorium
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast 7:15 a.m., St. Olaf / Carleton Education Dept.
MS Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m., MS Auditorium
Cinco de Mayo Event
Staff Appreciation Lunch, 4A,B,C & 5D, staff lounge
Grade 8 Minnesota Twins Field Trip
Scholastic Book Fair, Media Center
MS Spring Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., MS Auditorium
8th Grade Awards, 7:00 p.m., MS Auditorium
7th & 8th Grade Choir Tour / Field Trip
Gr. 6 Team 2 – River Bend Nature Center Field Trip
MS & Elementary Choral Festival, MS Auditorium
No school / Memorial Day
MS Choir Solos / Small Ensembles
Grade 6 Team 1 – River Bend Nature Center Field Trip
MS & Elementary Orchestra Concert, 7:00 p.m., MS Auditorium
Gr. 6 Team 2 – Fort Snelling Field Trip
WEB kickball tournament
Gr. 6 Team 1 – Fort Snelling Field Trip
Last day of school / Two hour early release
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Antoine Receives Professional Leadership Award
April 2015
Newsletter
Main Office
507.663.0600
Chris Richardson,
Superintendent of Schools
507.663.0629
Donita Delzer,
Admin. Assistant to the
Superintendent & School Board
507.663.0629
Buildings & Grounds
507.663.0610
Business Office
507.663.0626
Community Services Division &
Community Relations
507.664.3650
Curriculum Office
507.663.0622
Child Nutrition Services
507.663.0618
Health Services
507.645.1205
Human Resources
507.663.0627
The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized Bridgewater
Elementary School Principal Nancy Antoine with the 2015 MESPA Division Leadership
Award, at its state convention on Feb. 5.
With this award, the association honors principals whose exemplary leadership and sustained
efforts have made noteworthy contributions to the operation of effective school learning
programs — improving education, their communities and their profession. MESPA's 12
regional divisions each selected one of their peers to receive an award.
“MESPA members that receive the Division Leadership Achievement Award are the heart and
soul of their schools, their communities and our association,” said Jon Millerhagen, MESPA
executive director. "They are true leaders who empower their schools to be successful."
MESPA is the professional association of Minnesota’s elementary and middle level principals
and is affiliated with the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Read more
about Antoine's contributions and inspiration at http://mespa.net/Nancy_Antoine__Southeast_Division.html.
Get your Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival DVD
Performances of the Northfield High School’s 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival are available on
DVD, for sale to the general public for $10. Contact Nancy, at 507.663.0631 or
[email protected], to place an order.
Cast members will receive a free copy, with additional copies made available for $5. Adults who
were involved with the show can purchase DVDs for $5 each, the cost of DVD production.
Have a Splendid Summer
Northfield Public Schools Community Services will open registration for summer recreation &
enrichment programs on April 17. Visit www.nfld.k12.mn.us or call 507.664.3649 for details.
Payroll Office
507.663.0628
Student Services
507.645.3410
Technology Services
507.645.1260
SUPER KIDS
SPORTS & AQUATICS
ADVENTURE MANIA
Splash into summer and join
SUPER Kids! You will play
field games, run relays, work on
arts and crafts, tie-dye and
participate in SUPER theme
days (beach party, super heroes,
sports teams, animal safari,
scavenger hunt and water day)!
Get into the swing of things
this summer!
Zip away your sunny days this
summer and challenge yourself
to four great adventures!
For individuals and families.
M&W 9-11 am, Greenvale
M&W 1-3 pm, Sibley
T&Th 9-11 am, Tyler Park
T&Th 1-3 pm, Way Park
Fri. 9-11 am, Dundas Mem.
Red Cross Swimming Lessons,
Youth Baseball & Softball,
Horseback Riding, Basketball,
Volleyball, Lacrosse, Football,
Fencing, Soccer, Track, Tennis
Figure Skating, Cheerleading,
Tae Kwon Do, Disc Golf,
Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey,
Fishing, Archery,
Trap Shooting, Water Babies,
Aqua Tots, Starfish
Zip Lining
Saturday, May 16
Horseback Riding
Saturday, June 20
Paddleboarding
Saturday, July 18
Overnight Mountain Biking
August 13 - 14
District News
Northfield Youth Organizations
To update contact information, please call 507.645.3406 or email [email protected] with changes.
5th Bridge
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Bowling
Boy Scouts
Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra
Canterbury Pony Club
Carleton College Center for Community
and Civic Engagement
Check it Out Singers
Community Resource Bank Junior Board
Dakota County Extension - 4-H
Division Street Dance
Girl Scouts
Healthy Community Initiative
Jr. Curator Program
Just for Kix
Leo Club Advisor
Library Teen Advisory Board
Making Waves Swim School
Northfield Area Family YMCA
Northfield Arts Guild
Northfield Basketball Association
Northfield Community Chinese School
Northfield Dance Academy
Northfield Fastpitch Softball Assoc.
Northfield Gymnastics Club
Northfield Hockey Association
Northfield Karate Dojo
Northfield Lacrosse Association
Northfield Library
Northfield Mentoring
Northfield Police Dept Explorers
Northfield Skating School
Northfield Soccer Association
Northfield Swim Club
Northfield Tennis Association
Northfield Union of Youth
Northfield Volleyball Club
Northfield Youth Baseball Assoc
Northfield Youth Choir
Northfield Youth Wrestling
Pinnacle Performing Arts
Project Friendship
Rainbow Saddle Club
Reaching Our Goals - St. Olaf College
Rice County Extension - 4-H
Candy Taylor
Robyn Goldy
Terry Heilman
Adam Hough
Deonne Gray
Christine Sullivan Kelley
Laura Riehle-Merrill
507.663.1505
507.414.0308
507.645.8322
651.254.9120
507.645.7189
507.664.9512
507.222.7020
Todd Thompson
Christina Jerome
Amber Shanahan
Emily Boyd
Carolyn Gates
Zach Pruitt
Nfld Historical Society
Liz Rohach
Alice Nasby
Kathy Ness
Cindy Varley
Virginia Kaczmarek
Laura Schenck
Scott Sannes
Gao Hong
Daphne McCoy
Mark Pritchard
Zach Wareham
Dean Kruger
Bob Dobrow
Natalie Marfleet
Kathy Ness
Zach Pruitt
Sgt. Mark Murphy
Carey Tinkelenberg
Holly Scheuble
Devon Barnes
Andy Ringlien
Rachel Woldum
Beth Pascua
Roger/Kim Thompson
Liz Shepley
Shaun Murphy
Jana Hirsch
Sarah VanSickle
Nancy Becker
Education Dept.
Kelly Chadwick
507.645.5397
507.645.3125
651.480.7755
507.202.9256
507.645.6603
507.664.3524
507.645.9268
507.271.3316
507.645.7398
507.645.1804
507.645.4623
507.645.0088
507.645.8877
507.581.2197
612.385.3893
507.645.4068
507.645.1365
507.663.7772
651.270.9702
507.301.3544
507.645.4035
507.645.1804
507.664.3524
507.645.4475
508.887.2551
303.378.4797
507.403.3468
507.301.3581
507.663.0715
651-334-9241
507.301.9746
507.645.4194
507.645.2326
507.301.3337
507.301.7705
507.645.4336
507.786.3245
507.332.6163
www.5thbridge.org
www.bbbsofsouthernmn.org
www.adventureiscalling.org
www.cvyomn.org
https://sites.google.com/site/canterburypc
http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/ccce
www.extension.umn.edu
www.divisionstreetdance.com
www.girlscoutsrv.org
www.northfieldhci.org
www.justforkix.com
http://npl-info.blogspot.com
www.makingwavesswimschool.com
www.northfieldymca.org
www.northfieldartsguild.org
www.northfieldsports.com
www.northfielddance.com
www.northfieldfastpitch.leag1.com
www.northfieldgymnastics.com
www.northfieldhockey.net
http://northfieldkarate.wordpress.com
www.northfieldmn.info
www.northfieldhci.org
www.northfieldskating.com
www.northfieldsoccer.org
www.northfieldswimclub.org
www.northfield.usta.com
www.unionofyouth.com
www.northfieldvolleyball.com
www.northfieldsports.com
www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org
www.northfieldwrestling.com
www.pinnacleperformingartscenter.com
www.projectfriendshipmentoring.org
www.rainbowsaddleclub.org
www.extension.umn.edu