IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
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NMS NAMED A FIVE (5) STAR SCHOOL and ONE OF THE TOP MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOR CLOSING ACHIEVEMENT GAPS!
NMS STUDENTS SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEED EXPECTATIONS!
Congrats to our students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishment on the WI Forward Exam. Check out the article below...
NMS NAMED "SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION BY WISCONSIN RTI CENTER
We have been recognized by the Wisconsin RtI Center in Math, Reading, and Behavior for our work toward fully implementing a framework that leads to improved student outcomes. The framework helps to increase consistency of instruction, enhance staff skills, proactively provides supports for learners, and builds stronger relationships with students.
Congrats to our team and learners at NMS!NMS NAMED "SCHOOL OF RECOGNITION BY WISCONSIN RTI CENTER
We have been recognized by the Wisconsin RtI Center in Math, Reading, and Behavior for our work toward fully implementing a framework that leads to improved student outcomes. The framework helps to increase consistency of instruction, enhance staff skills, proactively provides supports for learners, and builds stronger relationships with students.
Congrats to our team and learners at NMS!
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NMS IS FEATURED IN THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUCTION'S (WI DPI) EDUCATION NEWSLETTER "FIVE SUCCESS STORIES YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT WISCONSIN SCHOOLS"
Northwestern Middle School in Poplar utilizes evidence-based practices to strengthen their universal tier 1 support in academics for improved student outcomes.
Check Out The Video:
ARE YOU MOVING INTO THE DISTRICT OR CONSIDERING NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL?
At NMS we recognize that the middle school years during adolescence are crucial.
Our graduating class sizes are just under 100 with numerous academic and extracurricular activities to get involved in, coupled with an outstanding team of professionals who place students’ needs and improved outcomes at the core of all we do.
This dynamic allows for a learning community that is “big enough to grow within, yet small enough to truly matter.”
Individual and personal tours of NMS are always available by appointment.
Contact our office to schedule yours!
715-364-2218 x1400
cbrandmeier@nw-tigers.org
COMPANIES TO CLASSROOMS
Many families and community members have reached out to NMS wondering about more information about Companies to Classrooms and how to get involved, which is now partnering with us to help our students and staff.
Companies to Classrooms is a free supply store for educators to obtain needed school supplies for their students.
We are so thankful!
http://companiestoclassroomsduluth.org/donate/#acceptedSupplies
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
In Accordance with Budget Act 55, please find our state standards located via this link: http://dpi.wi.gov/standards
ROBOTICS REGISTRATION FOR 5-8 GRADES NOW OPEN!
(May consider 4th if enough coaches).
Contact northwesternrobotics@gmail.com or Facebook messenger @northwesternroboticsinc
for the form.
THE NMS ADVISORY PROGRAM
Northwestern Middle School is committed to educating each student to be a productive and responsible citizen. In order to do this our character education program will teach respect, responsibility, honesty, and pride. We will teach, model, and affirm these character traits and provide an opportunity for students to practice these traits at school, home, and in the community.
Respect – We respect ourselves, others, property, and the environment.
Responsibility – We are reliable and accountable.
Honesty – We are honest and tell the truth.
Pride – We act with determination to be the best we can be.
REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Registering for a sport:
- Go to the district website
- On the top hover over the Other Links tab
- Click on athletics
- On top click on activity registration
- Click and fill out registration, add student, add activity, etc.
NMS 6-8 FIELD TRIPS
To be updated during the school year.
NMS FEATURED IN THE SUPERIOR TELEGRAM
Please find a link to an article about our NMS students and instructional team members.
We are very proud of all of our community’s children and educators. Enjoy!
http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/4380539-northwestern-students-celebrate-math
SCHOOL SAFETY RESOURCES FOR OUR NMS FAMILIES
Please visit:
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/issue-school-safety
OLWEUS BULLY PREVENTION PROGRAM (OBPP)
Check out these tips and resources for parents.
What to do if your child is being bullied
What to do if your child is being a bully
What to do if your child witnesses bullying
2018-19 Incident Reporting Form: If you need to report an incident, please print a copy of this form, fill it out completely and follow the indicated directions.
Questions call 715-364-2218 x1438
DID YOU KNOW THAT WE OFFER MASSH (NOT POTATOES) AT NMS?
Monitored After School Study Hall
Coordinator: Linnea Moss, 715-364-2218 x1415 or lmoss@nw-tigers.org
- Safe, supervised, quiet place to get incomplete/missing work completed
- Tuesdays, 3:30-5:55 p.m.
- Activity Bus available
- Bring snacks
Criteria:
- Desire to get work completed
- Cooperative
- Respectful
- Content Area Teacher Referred (phone call/email home with permission via email or phone)
- Limited to the first ten (10) students
SPIRIT FRIDAYS at NMS
NMS Spirit Fridays...Wear Black/Gold on Fridays!
ATHLETIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT REMINDER FROM THE NURSE
Please remember when signing up for school affiliated sports we need to have a sports physical on file for your student. This form is then good for 2 years from the date it is completed by your physician. We understand it is often times hard to get into your doctor quickly, so if your student plans to participate in the coming months please plan ahead so they will be eligible on day one. Forms can be found at the bottom of this site.
Call the office for assistance.
ONLINE SEAL-A-SMILE REGISTRATION
We now have the ability for parents to complete an online enrollment for the Superior Smiles dental program.
https://sealasmile.wisconsin.gov/Consent
NMS PARENTS GROUP
Meet and collaborate with parents of NMS students who get together to design projects and programs for our kids, and work together to create opportunities for our learners.
A great way to connect with other middle school parents!
*Third Thursday of every month
3:30pm-4:30pm
NMS Library
Want more info?
Contact Becky Landwehr, landwehr@live.com
Can't make it due to schedules or other obligations?
No worries!
UPDATED NUMBER 10-19-18
Just DIAL in: 712-775-7031 (ENTER MEETING ID 555-984-859)
SPECIAL NMS TIGER THANKS TO ...
The NMS Parent Group, along with Mr. Lawton and the students and staff of
Northwestern Middle School, would like to thank the following sponsors for
their generous support during our “Wheels of Thanks” bike and helmet drive.
We are ecstatic about the addition of bicycling to the list of options offered by
our P.E. department. Thank You!
Bicycle Sponsors:
-Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
-Superior Police Department
-Wherley Moving Systems
-Twin Gables Restaurant
-Mission Covenant Church
-Pasha Lake Cabins
-Hoffer~Nollet Custom Builders
-Lake Superior Trucking LLC
-SWL&P
-The Kreuser Family
-SWL&P Employee Support
-Anonymous Donor
-Wherley Moving Systems, Go Mini Storage Solutions
-Peace Lutheran Church Men's Ministries
-Vee’s Marketing, Inc.
-The Gutter Guy Seamless Gutter Installation
-American Family Insurance, Lori Severson Ronchi Agency
-Frameable Sentiments, B. Landwehr Photography
-Wisconsin Professional Police Association
-Gail Saari, School District of Maple School Board Member
-Young Living Essential Oils, Misty Hildreth
-Jen & Jim Pichler
-Minnesuing Acres
-Peace Lutheran Church
-DBA Hobies Services,
-Bridges Bar
-Oulu Community Theater
-Patti’s Dockside
-Peterson Wood Treating, Inc
-TAC Tax & Accounting Service
-ALLETE
Helmet Sponsors:
-Security State Bank, Iron River
-Mills Fleet Farm
-The Dumke Family
-Essentia Health & Safe Kids Northland
TLC (Gently Used Bike) Sponsors:
-The Listing Family
-Darrell Anderson
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER CRUISING?
Contact Mrs. Kaufman, NMS Counselor
ekaufman@nw-tigers.org or x1438
MATH SUPPORT AT NMS
Your NMS student has a great learning opportunity to further develop their math skills!
Your child has an online account with the online math program called ALEKS.
This program allows students to develop their math skills at their own individual levels.
ALEKS instructs the student on the topics they are most ready to learn and it periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained.
We encourage students to take advantage of this learning opportunity and we are hoping for your support in encouraging our students to give ALEKS their best effort.
More time spent on ALEKS will yield even more results.
Please encourage your child to be productive when working on ALEKS and to maximize their time spent on ALEKS (i.e. logging on if finished with other work, using a study skills class to work on ALEKS, and even working at home).
We are so excited for this great opportunity and we look forward to helping our NMS Tigers become even stronger math students!
ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES OPTION
Some families have asked for additional resources for their children regarding instructional support outside of school.
We are just passing along one for your information.
Acellus, an online program, now offers tutoring support.
There is a discount code: ACE487
Here is a link to the enrollment site: https://www.acellustutoring.com/enroll/
CONSIDERING JOINING AN ACTIVITY AND/OR SPORT AT NMS?
Need more info?
Not sure who to contact?
Click on the ACTIVITIES link above and find the School Activities and Contact Info link.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Please call the office, 715-364-2218, option 6, before the start of school at 8:10 A.M. to report an absence. Our attendance officer does attempt to make contact with any and all families that have not reported students so as to make sure the students are safe. Any and all absences not called in prior are marked as unexcused.
WAYS WE WILL COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT WITH OUR NMS FAMILIES THIS YEAR
- District and School Website: www.nw-tigers.org Click on the Northwestern Middle School tab
- Skyward: Please become familiar with our online student records information system.
- Email: Please make sure you have updated your email addresses in the Skyward system.
- District Newsletters: These are available on the website www.nw-tigers.org on the left side tab under “News of Your Schools.”
- School Newsletters: These will be sent home with students the first week of each month.
- Phone Calls and School Visits/Tours...Please always know you are welcome in any and all capacities.
WAYS FOR STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AT NMS
School Affiliated/Sponsored:
Student Council
Peer Helpers
Drama Club
Yearbook
Band
Choir
Forensics Club
Battle of the Books
Wrestling
Basketball
Volleyball
Track
Cross Country Running
Non-School Affiliated/Sponsored:
Robotics Club
Hoop League
Youth Football
Tabletop Games
Do It Yourself (DIY) Club
(And many more...we will update as necessary...stay tuned)
NMS REMINDERS
- Midland Services announces the "CASH FOR KIDS" Program. When you shop at your local Midland Services Cenex Convenience Store in Brule, Lake Nebagamon, or Iron River you can choose to donate the patronage refund from your purchases to your favorite local school!
- Our Art Dept. is collecting and recycling USED MARKERS. Please send them with your student and ask him/her to bring to Mrs. Melde.
MONTHLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES
Click here for all information regarding School Board Meeting Dates and Policies
NMS STUDENT COUNCIL
The Northwestern Middle School Student Council will be participating in an on-going recycling program throughout the school year. Not only is it a good way to help raise funds, but it is an excellent way to help our environment. Students are encouraged to bring in unusable ink cartridges to their advisory teachers. Questions can be directed to Pete Lawton, Student Council advisor, at Northwestern Middle School (715)-364-2218, x1443.