March 2015 FINAL - North Middle School

North Viking Newsletter
North Middle School Mission Statement
North Middle School students will be productive and successful citizens.
We hold our students to high standards so that they will set goals, think for themselves, problem-solve
and take responsibility for their own learning. We will fulfill our collective responsibility to reach and
teach all students by building a collaborative and professional climate.
Celebrating 90 years of Excellence in Education 1924 - 2014
MARCH, 2015
Main Office: 328-2400; Attendance Line: 328-2435; Counseling: 328-2412
Relich’s Reflections
Hello North Families,
As our school prepares for the beginning of PARCC testing this week, we want to let you know how
much we appreciate and depend on the work of our students, the dedication of our professional team and
the continued support from you, our parents and guardians, with this important and mandated
accountability measure for North MS and School District 11. With such outstanding team support we are
confident that our students will do their best with showing “what they know.”
We will continue to communicate information and resources available for parents and guardians in
regards to the up-coming District and State Level Assessments. You can locate practice items related to the
assessments that your child(ren) will be taking over the next few months through the web-link provided in
the next article. Also available at this site is more information about the progression from the Transitional
Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers (PARCC). The PARCC evaluations assess skills for all students in 6 th through 8th grades in Language
Arts and Mathematics. Students in 7th and 8th grades will also participate in the Colorado Measures of
Academic Success (CMAS) assessments; 7th grade in the content area of Social Studies and 8th graders in the
content area of Science. CMAS assessments will be in April, after Spring Break.
As a part of our preparation for these District and State Level assessments in March, April and May, we
are asking in advance that medical and personal appointments be made outside of the PARCC and CMAS
assessment windows. This year’s PARCC assessment dates for North are as listed for each grade level.
 6th grade PARCC assessment dates: Tuesday, March 3rd , Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th.
 7th grade PARCC assessment dates: Thursday, March 5th, Friday, March 6th and Monday, March 9th.
 8th grade PARCC assessment dates: Tuesday, March 10th, Wednesday, March 11th, and Thursday, March 12th .
We will continue to work hard as your partners in ensuring that each student receives the highest quality
education while at North MS. We focus daily on how our students can be supported and reinforced within
our guidelines of Participation Respect Integrity Determination and Excellence in all we do throughout their
school days.
Finally, Spring on the Front Range is always a challenge, and so far this year there has been a lot of cold and
snow. Please continue to ensure that your child(ren) come to school with the correct warm weather gear for
the day – mornings before school, during lunch time and for their time after school. Also, as you know, it is not
uncommon for our staff to provide students with time outside for outdoor learning experiences during the
school day. Current District policy requires schools to keep students indoors when the temperature outside
reaches below 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
As always, please let us know how we can support the academic and behavioral growth of your children.
We are here to help.
Respectfully,
Bryan K. Relich, Principal
[email protected] or 328-2400
TESTING TIME IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER . . . .
First it was the CSAP (Colorado State Assessment Program), and then it became the TCAP
(Transitional Colorado Assessment Program). Did you ever wonder why, or what was
“transitioning”?
Along with most of the rest of America, Colorado has been putting standards for
education in place. Standards are the expectations for what students need to learn and be
able to do, broken down, or vertically aligned, into specific goals for the end of each school
year. Teachers design their curriculum and lessons plans to meet the learning expectations
outlined in the standards. New, updated standards reflect the critical-thinking, problem
solving and effective communication skills that students need in order to be truly prepared
for success after high school in today’s world.
Good instruction based on standards and assessments of student learning cannot occur
when these factors are considered in isolation from one another. Used together, they
provide a framework for a measurable guide to student learning and achievement. The past
couple of years our Transitional program has bridged the gap between the old Colorado
State Assessment Program by working to prepare students for these next-generation level
assessments. These have been developed as the state has changed approaches in order to
align with the new Colorado Academic Standards. The new standards are more rigorous and
focused, so our assessments have had to change to be able to monitor students properly.
Colorado is among a group of leading states that are in the Partnership for Assessment of
Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). As a member state, our educators have helped
to develop next-generation, computer-based assessments in the areas of Math and English
Language Arts. Our Social Studies and Science assessments will be through the Colorado
Measure of Academic Success program (CMAS).
Practice! Practice! Practice! The more familiar students are with the navigation and tools
of the PARCC testing system (Pearson TestNav8), the less anxiety they will feel about the
new online tests. This is especially true this year as the state moves to computer-only testing
(hurrah! No more test booklets). You can access the practice tests at home by going to
http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/, simply select your grade level and assessment,
click and begin.
Are you curious about the assessments and research involved? The website for the
Colorado Department of Educatio, http://www.cde.state.co.us has a wealth of
information for you. And, as always, don’t hesitate to call the school at 328-2400 to talk to
one of our staff.
Information for this article was taken directly from the CDE website. Explore for more!
PARCC TESTING AT NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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6 grade PARRC assessments: Tuesday, March 3rd, Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th.
7th grade PARRC assessments: Thursday, March 5th, Friday, March 6th and Monday, March 9th.
8th grade PARRC assessments: Tuesday, March 10th, Wednesday, March 11th, and Thursday, March 12th.
You are cordially invited to the
Whereas
North
Middle
School
2015 8th grade Continuation Ceremony
To be held on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Will be celebrating its grand
and glorious
90th
9:00AM
Birthday
at
First United Methodist Church
420 North Nevada
May 7, 2015,
we are reaching out to all
alumni! We want your
memories, your pictures, and
much more. Go to:
(Northeast corner of Boulder & Nevada)
facebook.com/northmiddleschoolalumni/
timeline to join the party!
SAFETY IS IMPORTANT!
North MS has a high percentage of families that provide transportation for their
students. This results in a lot of traffic before and just after school. PLEASE talk to
your student about using the crosswalks and NOT jaywalking between cars. Especially
as the ice and sand make their appearance for winter, a simple slip can all too easily
turn into serious injury. We appreciate both your extra attention to our kids’ safety
and your daily respect for all traffic laws.
We thank you for keeping crosswalks, driveways and the bus lanes (El Paso on the
east side of the building) free from traffic.
Please be extra cautious when picking up and dropping off students at the cafeteria and annex entrances! High
traffic and limited space make thisb area particularly troublesome!
IB LEARNER PROFILE
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Balanced
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Reflective
As part of my growth I understand that when I make the wrong choices, I must take responsibility and abide by the natural consequences of my actions.
I will work to grow in my understanding of how important it is to have intellectual, physical and emotional balance in order to achieve
true well-being. When I feel overwhelmed by any aspect of my daily life, I will try to remember to seek assistance from others to find
perspective and to help create a plan for improvement.
IBMYP CHALLENGE: Do I truly try to monitor myself, understanding that when one area of life gets out of balance, all of
my life suffers? Do I remember that no one person can do everything, and that choices need to be made? Am I receptive
to the perspective and advice of others?
GET INVOLVED!
North MS is fortunate to have several active parent groups. PTA (Parent-Teacher Association), SAC (School Accountability
Committee) and the IB Steering Committee are all great avenues for involvement. Additionally, there will be chances for parents to
volunteer by providing items for various celebrations and assisting with specific events such as health screenings and field trips. Note
these dates and be a part of the North Mission! All meetings begin at 5:30pm in the Media Center.
All school volunteers must fill out a new D11 volunteer form each year – available in the IB & Honors Office.
PTA
SAC
IB Steering Committee
March – no meeting
March - no meeting
April 22
April 13
April 9
May 11
May 14
All District 11 volunteers must re-register each year. Forms are available in the Honors Office
or the D11 Volunteer web site.
TIMES: Basketball and Volleyball games begin at 4:30. Track events begin at 4:15. Unless otherwise
noted, after school events run from 4:00-5:00 except for sports practices, which generally get out at 5:30. .
COMING DATES
Feb 23 – 28 Boys’ “A” squad bball tournament
Mar 2
Volleyball Camp
NAEP tests, selected 8th graders
Mar 3
Boys’ Bball fun & banquet 4-6:30pm
Mar 3-6
8th grade Challenger missions
Mar 3-5
6th grade PARCC testing
Mar 4
Volleyball Camp
Mar 5
Volleyball Camp
Mar 5-9
7th grade PARCC testing
Mar 7
Solo & Ensemble contests
Mar 8
Daylight Savings Time begins
Mar 9-11 Volleyball Try-outs (closed)
Mar 11
8th grade PARCC testing
IB Leadership Team, 4:00pm
PALMER REGISTRATION 3:30-5:30
Boys’ Track Parent Meeting 5:30pm
Mar 12
R.McD CareMobile AT NORTH
Dental
Mar 17
R.McD CareMobile AT NORTHMedical
PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
Thank you for assuring all students meet D11’s dress code guidelines.
In general, please be sure that your student’s clothing:
 Reaches at least mid-thigh for shorts, dresses and
skirts.
 Has no visible underwear, including bra straps.
 No spaghetti strap shirts.
 All artwork is appropriate.
 All fabric should be opaque
D11 does not allow bare midriffs, pajamas, slippers, wheelies,
bandannas or hats to be worn in the schools.
Thank you for your support. District guidelines may be found at:
Mar 18
North History Day
Mar 19
Orchestra String-a-thon 6:00pm
Mar 20
Q3 Report Cards go home
Mar 23 – 27 NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
Mar 31
R.McD CareMobile AT NORTH
Medical
Apr 4&5
Regional History Day (CC)
Apr 6&7
Health Screening
Apr 8
Large Group competition – ORCH.
Apr 13-16 7th & 8th gr. CMAS testing
Apr 23
Large Group competition - BAND
Apr 24
Regional Math Olympiad
Apr 30
NJHS Induction Ceremony 6:00pm
May 7
NORTH 90th BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION!
May 7
North Art Show
May 14
Jazz Band Concert at Palmer, 7:00pm
North MS is your one-stop information shop!
http://north.d11.org/Pages/default.aspx
The North web site has a wealth of news for you; current events,
links to sports, newsletters, and much, much more. One page for
student needs, another for parents, the full North activity
calendar; if you need to know it, this is your access point!
Be sure to click on the web site’s NTouch icon – once you register
you will receive any and all communications from the school. You
can also link to Facebook and Parent Connect directly from the
home page.
http://www.d11.org/BOE/Policies/SectionJ/JICA.pdf.
You can check for delays/closures on the D-11 Web site
at www.d11.org and/or Comcast Channel 16 and/or by
calling 520-2000 or 520-2300 for a recorded message.
You can also sign up to receive an e-mail notification
about delays and/or closures! Go to www.d11.org and
click on the NTouch icon on the bottom right side of the
screen. When you get into NTouch, click on "My
Account." If you already have an account, log in; if not,
create a new account. Once logged in, you will see your
“User Details.” Under “Notification Groups,” click
“EDIT.” Enter your contact information and select which
notifications you would like to receive. Click “Submit” to
save your changes.
HELP US HELP YOU!
If you will be picking your student up
during the school day for an appointment,
please send a note in to the Attendance
Office first thing in the morning or call AT
LEAST 10 minutes ahead and we can have
your child waiting and ready to go.
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR
PHOTO ID EACH TIME YOU
COME TO PICK UP YOUR
STUDENT!
COLORADO
COLLEGE
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
The CC Children’s
Summer Programs office
has opened registration
for the 2015 courses.
Please see the attached
flyer for specific
information or go to
https://www.coloradocol
lege.edu/academics/dep
t/education/childrenssummer-programs.
Families enrolled in any
of the morning programs
are eligible to receive
half-off CC’s FunQuest
Summer Day Camp
Tuition. Visit
http://tiny.cc/tmojbx for
full details.
WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR ABSENT
 Please keep sick children home. They can’t learn well when they don’t feel
well, and it puts all our other students and staff at risk.
 Students should not return to school until they are 24 hours clear of any fever,
vomiting or diarrhea.
 Parents/guardians will be called to pick up students who develop symptoms
during the day.
 Students with fevers of over 100° are not allowed on the school busses.
 ALL medication, including over-the-counter items, must have a medical form,
signed by a practicing physician, on file.
 All medication, including over-the-counter items, must be kept in the Main
Office.
 Call 328-2435 within 48 hours to excuse students.
 Absences of more than 3 days require a doctor’s note in order to be excused.
 Homework requests are only taken for absences of MORE than two days and
need to be in the Attendance Office by 9:00am.All students get one day per
each day they are out to make-up work.
 Absences (such as trips) of more than 4 days require paperwork. Check with
the Attendance Office. The teachers need several days notice to create
alternate assignment packets and to plan around tests and activities when
you want to take work with you.
THANK YOU! We have 700+ students to track and appreciate your assistance and
patience.
SERVICE LEARNING AT NORTH MS
North Middle School encourages all of our
students to become involved and to give back to their
community. In IB World Schools, we value service with
others—including service learning—as an important way
to engage and take responsibility for the world we live
in. For the 2014-2015 school year we are asking each
student to complete one project over the school year.
Service Learning Packets are posted on the
North web site. From the left-hand menu select News
& Announcements and scroll down to select the Service
Learning Packet for 2014-2015.
NEED SOME IDEAS?
Consider helping special groups such as The Buddy
Walk for Downs Syndrome, The Polar Plunge for Special
Olympics; can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. You
can with soup kitchens, therapeutic centers, animal
rescue centers, the local library district.
Currently we have students collecting food for a pantry
and can tabs. What can you do to help?
Colorado Springs School
District 11 seeks to comply with
applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination in relation to
disability, race, creed, color, sex,
sexual orientation (as defined by
state law), national origin,
religion, ancestry, age and protected activity in its
programs and activities. D11 also provides equal
access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students
and /or staff, based on the aforementioned
protected areas, is prohibited and must be brought
to the immediate attention of the school principal,
the D11 administrator/supervisor, or the D11
nondiscrimination compliance/grievance
coordinator. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding D11’s nondiscrimination policies: The District 11 NonDiscrimination compliance Coordinator, Alvin, N.
Brown, Jr., JD, 711 East San Rafael St., Colorado
Springs, CO, 80903, [email protected], phone: (719)
520-2271, fax: (719) 520-2442.
REMINDER!
North MS studentsare to wear their
Most students need some help with their
ID cards in a spot that is clearly
academics at one time or another. When you notice visible at all times.
your child struggling, you might try:
Replacement ID cards cost
$3.00 and are available in the
1. Contacting the classroom teacher to make an
Resource Center.
appointment for extra help outside of class.
2. Homework Club meets in Room 166 every
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after
Never put your key to happiness in
school. Students need to bring their work with
someone else’s pocket.
them.
HELPING STUDENTS LEARN
The District 11 Choice Open Enrollment Window closed February 15th, 2015, but you can
check with your desired school to verify space availability.. Permit Information, Choice Open
Enrollment documents/ forms and our District’s Policies can be located at the provided web-link:
http://www.d11.org/Choice/Pages/default.aspx or in North’s Main Office.
If you have had a permit approved for this school year you do not need a new one for next
year to stay at North. ANY 8th graders at North will need a new permit to attend any high
school except for their assigned school.
ALL Bus Permits must be renewed yearly and are not guaranteed from one year to the next.
THANK YOU
To everyone who joined us for our Chinese New
Year Celebration. It was great to see so many
families there!
A great big THANK YOU to all my students
for all the hard work. Good job, everyone. I am
so impressed and proud for all of you.
NORTH STUDENTS ROCK!!
IN MARCH WE CELEBRATE:
Irish American Heritage Month
Women’s History Month
National Pig Day
Daylight Savings Time
Plant a Flower Day
Pi Day
Spring Equinox
World Down Syndrome Day
National Goof-off Day
Alien Abduction Day
The NATIONAL JUNIOR
HONOR SOCIETY is open to 7th
and 8th grade students who
maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative
GPA and have received no level 2 or
higher behavior referrals. NJHS
meets every 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays in the Media Center.
Officers meet at 7:40am and all
members meet at 8:00am. Students
should enter through the cafeteria.
Contact Gracie Wright at
[email protected] or 328-2489, or
Kiersten Deen at [email protected]
or 328-2493 for more information.
Kind words can be short
and easy to speak, but
their echoes are truly
endless.
Mother Teresa
Did you know that the
African American YOUTH Leadership
Conference Is for EVERYONE?
This annual event will be held on March 7 on
the CC Campus. It is open to ALL middle
school students and their families. Courses
and events will cover money management,
careers, internet safety, financing college and
many others.
Musical groups, dance teams and drill teams
will show off at lunch times.
Register at www.aaylc-co.org !
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THE NORTH
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
FOOD for the Adopt-A-Block foundation,
DONATION DEADLINE IS MON., MARCH 2.
There are collection boxes in the following
teachers’ rooms: Mrs. Morey, Ms. Tanner, Mrs.
Foreman, Mr. Sevits, Mr. Millman, Ms. Campbell,
and the IB and Main Offices.
Our goal is to reach 2,500 cans!
ALLOWING EXTRA BUS RIDERS
Please help!
So, your student has a study date with a
friend, or a sleep over, or another mom is
hosting an event and it is so much easier for
your child to ride the bus home with his/her
friend. WHAT TO DO:
1. EACH student must bring a written,
signed note from their
parent/guardian requesting the bus
ride.
2. Notes MUST be turned in to the Main
Office IN THE MORNING.
3. An administrator will review the
request.
4. Approved bus passes should be picked
up from the Main Office at the end of
the school day.
VERBAL PERMISSION TO RIDE A BUS WITH
ANOTHER STUDENT IS NOT ALLOWED.
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
PTA NEEDS YOU!
The PTA provides a vital support
group for both students and staff at
North Middle School.
Each year they raise funds for the school,
provide recognition and appreciation for the
North staff and serve as volunteers for a
multitude of activities. Can you help? Will you
help? Your $9 membership dues assist in so
many ways, and it takes all willing hands to
cover a year’s activities. Membership envelopes
are available in the Main Office, or you can
respond to Rachell Ruiz, at
[email protected].
THANK YOU!
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
D11 February 2015 Schedule
Medical Services
(Includes sports physicals
and immunizations)
Tuesday, Mar. 10
Wednesday, Mar. 11
West MS
Mitchell HS
Tuesday, Mar. 17
NORTH MS
Wednesday, Mar. 18
Galileo MS
Tuesday, Mar. 31
NORTH MS
Dental Services
Thursday, Mar. 5
Friday, Mar. 6
Thursday, Mar. 12
Friday, Mar. 13
Russell MS
Mitchell HS
NORTH MS
Swigert Academy
Call 866-6789 to make an appointment.
RMCM General guidelines:
*Parent/guardian must be present at time of appointment.
Proof of guardianship papers are required.
*Please arrive 15 minutes early.
*Bring vaccination record to receive immunizations.
*There is no charge for medical and dental exams for
children with Medicaid, CHP+ or who are uninsured.
*Sliding fee scale of dental services for those 18 – 21.
ATTENDANCE
If you miss school, you miss out.
Colorado Law requires students between
the ages of 6 and 17 to attend school.
 If your student is absent, please call the 24-hour
attendance line at 328-2435 within 48 hours.
Follow the directions when calling and the
student’s absence will be recorded. An automated
phone call home will be made for unexcused
absences. After 4 unexcused absences, follow up
by the school will be initiated.
 For your convenience and in order to minimize
class interruptions, if your student needs to
leave during the school day, please have
him/her bring a written note to the Attendance
Office FIRST THING in the morning. The student
will receive a pass to leave class at the appropriate
time and can meet you in the Attendance Office.
 Please bring in a picture ID any time you pick
up a student from school. Only those persons
listed on the student’s contact sheet may pick up a
student, and everyone must provide a valid photo
ID at the Attendance window each time a student is
picked-up.
 Be sure to read the Student/Parent handbook
for specific policies regarding school
attendance.
We are using the same company this year as we did last year, and ALL orders must be made
on-line. Please direct questions to Mrs. Deen at [email protected] or 328-242493.


ALL yearbooks are ordered ON LINE.

Softcover books are $25.
Parent/guardians may personalize up to TWO full pages in their student’s book for FREE.

Yearbooks are delivered DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS.

Yearbooks may be ordered at any time during the school year.

Yearbooks will be delivered in May.

Yearbooks are available even after school is out!

Go to www.treering.com/validate.
 North’s #: 101389638985296
The rainbow’s
is your education!
Come to school every day.
Bring all your supplies.
Do your homework and turn it in.
Eat a good breakfast.
Get a good night’s sleep (7+ hours)
Be willing to try new ways of
doing and thinking.
EIGHTH GRADERS!
High School is just around the corner!
 ALL 8 graders interested in attending Palmer’s IBMYP Honors Program AND students who want to take 3 or
more Honors classes are required to submit a completed application packet. Packets are available from the
Palmer web site and in the North IB Office. See Mr. Founds with questions.
 If you want to attend a high school that is NOT your home school, you MUST turn in a NEW Choice Permit. There
is a listing of students’ assigned high schools on the wall outside of the Counseling Department. Permit
acceptance is dependent upon space available.
 Since high school counselors could only pre-register students from their assigned high school, be sure to follow
the instructions when/if your permit for a different school is approved.
 Want those Honors courses? Work on your grades NOW. You will require teacher recommendations to get
placed in Honors
. classes!
 Interested in Journalism? See Mrs. Gallegos for an application.
NEED HELP FROM YOUR HIGH SCHOOL? HERE ARE SOME COUNSELOR NUMBERS FOR YOU:
Please note that Counselors are assigned by the student’s LAST NAME.
Coronado High School
Colleen McElvogue
A-E
328-3608
[email protected]
Sheila Cooper
F-L
328--3637
[email protected]
Diane Summers
M-R
328-3642
[email protected]
Kristy Emerson
S-Z
328-3607
[email protected]
Dianna Smith
College and Career 328-3606
[email protected]
Sue Guthmiller
Secretary
328-3609
[email protected]
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Mitchell High School
Kim Kohler
Rebecca Leslie
Jessica Garret
Palmer High School
Julie Batchelder
Dawn Boden
Mary Ellen Behards
Gannon Shea
Howard Johnson
Kristin Matta
Carolyn Moyer
Nola Thomasson
Carmen Ortiz
Why me? Why
NOT! We need
your help!
9 Gr-Pa
9 Pe-Z
9A-Go
Secretary
328-6606
328-6608
328-6609
328-6612
A-Ch
Ci-E
F-J
K-N
O-Sl
Sk-Z
IB Honors 10-12
College and Career
Secretary
PARENT
VOLUNTEERS
 PTA
 SAC
 IB Steering
Committee
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
328-5019
328-5008
328-5007
328-5040
328-5009
328-5031
328-5006
328-5015
328-5012
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
ONGOING COLLECTION
Boxtops for Education
and Campbell’s labels
INTERNATNIONAL TOWNE
GROUP 2
Our Feb. 23 trip was
postponed due to weather.
The NEW DATE IS MONDAY,
MAY 11.
All students are eligible to go –
BUT any Level 2 or higher
discipline will dis-qualify
students.
See Mrs. Whitaker’s letter!
SPRING SPORTS
Boys’ Track will begin practices on Monday, March 9 right after
school.
Girls’ Volleyball Try Outs will be March 9 – 11, with practices
beginning the next day.
Students MUST HAVE a current physical form on file in the
Main Office and have turned in a NEW emergency
information card before they will be allowed to practice
with the Track team OR try out for Volleyball.
HISTORY DAY AND SCIENCE FAIR AT NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCIENCE FAIR
The Science Project is an important tool for teaching science and logic. By preparing a Science Project students learn how to develop
and test hypotheses, how to observe, select, collect, measure and evaluate data. They learn research skills and how to communicate
their own work in clear and appropriate ways.
North Science Fair: January 29, 2015 at North MS
 ALL students will prepare a project for their Science classes. TIMELINE for completion is set by the classroom teacher.
 On January 29, 2015 all students will present their projects. North brings in community members to judge during the day so
students get a variety of feedback. If you are interested in being one of our judges, please contact your student’s Science teacher.
 There will be an awards presentation that evening in the school cafeteria
Regional Science Fair: February 21, 2015 at the UCCS campus
Students may choose to participate in the Regional Science Fair. Science teachers have the information regarding costs and
documentation needed for each experiment. The North Science Fair allows teachers and students to work together to sharpen and
refine presentations for the larger contest.
HISTORY DAY
The History Project teaches a different approach to research and documentation. There is a strong emphasis on
identifying and crediting source materials, exploring a wide variety of research avenues and learning to clearly
present the focus and interpretation of historical people, places, things and events.
History Day projects are due between February 26th and March 17th. Be sure to check with
your student’s instructor for classroom –specific dates.
6th grade: Mr. Moore and Mrs. Brown
7th Grade: Mr. Eiles and Ms. Campbell
8th Grade: Mr. Cobb and Mr. Earing
North History Day: March 18, 2015 at North MS
ALL students will prepare a project for their Individuals and Societies class. Classes began working on parts of
this project before the Winter Break.
 The initial judging round will be in the classroom. If you are interested in being one of our judges, please
contact your student’s Humanities teacher.
 Winners of the classroom level evaluations will move on to an evening presentation and awards event.
Regional History Day: April 4 & 5, 2015 at the Colorado College campus
As with the Regional Science Fair, participation in the Regional History Day is voluntary. Teachers will work with
interested students to help prepare them for the competition.
Timelines and registration processes are different for the two regional competitions. Interested students should
talk with their respective teachers in order to get the preliminary work done in a timely manner.
Once again, ALL students are responsible for classroom projects.
IB NEWS
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TEST YOUR IB IQ! Did you know:
The number of authorized IBMYP schools grew from 789 in 2010 to 1108 in 2015?
The North/Palmer IBMYP program was only the 12th IBMYP to be authorized in the world?
Over 2000 universities worldwide recognize the IB with an official policy statement, many of them
granting sophomore status to those students who have earned the IB Diploma?
Students at IB World Schools receive a unique education, focusing on:
o Being encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning.
o Becoming more culturally aware through the development of a second language.
o Learning skills to enable them to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly
changing world.
The IB Middle Years Programme uses the same assessment objectives for all five years. The objectives
are differentiated to be age appropriate and teachers are able to use their professional judgment to further
modify the objectives to meet the needs of individual or groups of students. The four assessment categories
for each subject area are shown below.
IBMYP Subject Area
Language
and
Literature
Language
Acquisition
Criterion A
Criterion B
Criterion C
Criterion D
Analyzing
Organizing
Producing text
Using language
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
Comprehending spoken
and visual text
Comprehending written
and visual text
Communicating in
response to spoken,
written, and visual text
Using language in spoken
and written form
0-8
0-8
0-8
Investigating patterns
Communicating in
mathematics
Applying mathematics in
real-world contexts
0-8
0-8
0-8
Inquiring and designing
Processing and
evaluating
Reflecting on the impacts
of science
0-8
Mathematics
Knowing and
understanding
0-8
Sciences
Knowing and
understanding
0-8
0-8
Individuals and
societies
Knowing and
understanding
0-8
0-8
Investigating
Communicating
Thinking critically
0-8
0-8
0-8
Planning for performance
Applying and performing
Reflecting and improving
performance
0-8
0-8
0-8
Developing skills
Thinking creatively
Responding
0-8
0-8
0-8
Physical and Health
Education
Knowing and
understanding
0-8
Arts
Knowing and
understanding
0-8
0-8
Design
Inquiring and analyzing
Developing ideas
Creating the solution
Evaluating
0-8
0-8
0-8
0-8
PIKES PEAK REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS FOR NORTH MS
PLACE AWARDS
8th grade physical Science, 1
Third Place: Hayes Witherow and Patrick Rahill
8th Grade Physical Science, 2
First Place: Elani Frantz* and Paige Lessig*
Second Place: Cristian Granados*
6th Grade Life Sciences
First Place: Koko Kummel*
Third Place: Emma Popkin
Fourth Place: Blakeley Bennett
WAY TO GO
NORTH
VIKING
SCIENTISTS
6th Grade Physical Science 1
First Place: Scott Prieve*
6th Grade Physical Science 2
Third Place: Ellie Schueler
SPECIAL AWARDS
American Meteorological Society
First Place: Elanie Frantz and Paige Lessig
Association for Women Geoscientists
Brooke Gronninger
Bernie Hinds Statistical Award
Blakeley Bennett
Broadcom
Koko Kummel
Ellie Schueler
Murphy Brasuel
Cristian Granados
Ellie Frantz
Paige Lessig
Colorado College
Excellence in Rocky Mountain Regional Research
First Place: Koko Kummel
Colorado College
Excellence in Sustainability and Conservation
Second Place: Blakeley Bennett
Louie’s Pizza Junior Special Award
Jade Sablan
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Koko Kummel
Northrop Grumman Excellence in Science & Engineering
8th grade: Elani Frantz and Paige Lessig
Citizens’ Project
Jade Sablan
PPRSF Junior Division Best Backboard
Cristian Granados
Colorado College
Excellence in Community and Social Justice
Second Place: Gabriel Wright
PPRSF Junior Division Most Inventive Display
Hayes Witherow and Patrick Rahill
Colorado College
Excellence in Field-Based Research
Second Place: Koko Kummel
Society of Women Engineers, Junior Division
Best Presentation: Elani Frantz and Paige Lessig
*- denotes students invited to the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair in Ft. Collins, April 9 – 11, 2015
EARLY SPRING 2014/15
BEFORE SCHOOL*
*Students should enter through cafeteria
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Club/Activity
Jazz Band
Floor Hockey
Leadership Club
Math Club
Dodgeball
Cadette Girl Scouts
NJHS
Robotics Club
Basketball Intramurals
AFTER SCHOOL
NJHS Officers Mtg
Battle of the Books 6th
OTHER Battle of the Books 7th
Battle of the Books 8th
Yearbook
MESA
Public Achievement
Orchestra Practice
Homework Club
Color Guard
Viking Fiddles
Story-Writing club
Boys’ Enrichment
Chess Club
Drum Line
Drama Club
Mtg day(s)
(3/2/15)
Sponsor
Room
M, T, Th, F
Mondays
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Mrs. Kemp
Ms. Seeley
Mr. Eiles
Ms. Seeley
Mrs. Dowd
Deen/Wright
Coker
Ms. Seeley
210
gym
258
232
gym
Media Center
Media Center
202
gym
Thursdays @ 8th Gr. Lunch
Mondays @ 6th gr. Lunch
Wednesdays @ 7th gr. Lunch
Wednesdays @ 8th gr. Lunch
Lunch mtgs
Deen/Wright
Ms. Wright
Ms. Wright
Ms. Wright
Mrs. Deen
160
258
258
258
160
Mondays
Mondays
Tuesdays 4:00-4:30pm
T, W, Th
W, + parades
Wednesday
Wednesday, alternate, 4-6
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Thursday
Thursday, + parades
Friday, 4:00-5:30pm
Mrs. Wright
Mr. Millman
Mr. Crawford
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Kemp
Mr. Crawford
Mr. Earing
Ms. Rockie
Mr. Eiles
Mrs. Kemp
Mr. Earing
258
254
204
166
gym
204
236
228 to CC
232
210
236
SPORTS
Boys’ Track & Field
Spring
Volleyball
Spring
Eggleston/Founds/Wright
ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST
HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICALON FILE.
Coach Ross
(3/9/2015 -5/5/2015)
Coach Spirio
Coach Dudden
(3/9/2015 -5/9/2015)
Coach Campbell
11
Before School: NJHS; Intramurals
Lunches: 7th and 8th Battle of the
Books
After School: Viking Fiddles;
Homework Club; FULL PRACTICE Color
Guard, Drum line and Marching Band;
Boys’ Track; VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
10
Before School: Leadership Club;
Math Club; Jazz Band;
After School: Outdoor Adventure
Club; Homework Club; Orchestra
Practice Club; Boys’ Track;
VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
9
Before School: Jazz Band; Floor
Hockey;
Lunches: 6th Gr. Battle of the
Books
After School: MESA, Public
Achievement; Boys’ Track;
VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
8
Before School: Leadership Club;
Math Club; Jazz Band;
After School: Homework Club;
Orchestra Practice Club; Boys’
Track; Volleyball
Before School: Jazz Band; Floor
Hockey
6th Gr. Lunch: Battle of the
Books
After School: MESA; Public
Achievement; Boys’ Track;
Volleyball
R.McD Caremobile DENTAL
12
Help; Volleyball Camp
APRIL 3
Before school: Jazz Band;
Intramural Basketball
After school: Drama Club ;
Volleyball
APRIL 2
Before School: Robotics Club; Jazz
Band
8th lunch: NJHS Officers
After School: Chess Club; Homework
Help; Volleyball; BOYS’ TRACK AT
JENKINS
Before School: Girl Scouts; Intramurals
Lunches: 7th gr. And 8th gr. Battle of
the Books
After School: Viking Fiddles;
Homework Club;
Boys' Enrichment; Story Writing Club;
Boys’ Track; Volleyball
APRIL 1
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
23
23
Volleyball
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
23
20
Before School: Robotics Club; Jazz
Before school: Jazz Band;
Band
Intramural Bball
8th lunch: NJHS Officers
After School: Chess Club; Homework
After school: Drama Club;
Help; Boys’ Track; Volleyball
19
Before school: Jazz Band;
Intramural Bball
After school: Drama club;
Volleyball
13
APRIL 4
23
21
St. Patrick's
Day Parade marching
band, Drum
Line and color
,guard
14
Saturday School for
assigned students
9:00-noon
7 MARCH
Saturday
Before school activities begin at 8:00am. After school activities run from 4 - 5:00pm, except for team sports which release at 5:30pm..
Basketball and Volleyball GAMES begin at 4:30pm. Track events begin at 4:15pm.
TIMES: Unless posted otherwise:
31
30
29
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
SPRING BREAK
23
23
18
Before School: Girl Scouts; Intramurals
Lunches: 7th gr. And 8th gr. Battle of
Before School: Leadership Club;
the Books
Math Club; Jazz Band;
After School: Viking Fiddles;
After School: Homework Club;
Orchestra Practice Club; Boys’ Track; Homework Club;
Boys' Enrichment; Story Writing Club;
Volleyball
Boys’ Track; Volleyball
R. McD. CareMobile MEDICAL
17
Before School: Jazz Band; Floor
Hockey;
Lunches: 6th Gr. Battle of the
Books
After School: MESA, Public
Achievement; Boys’ Track;
Volleyball
Track Parent meeting, 5:30
16
22
15
Before School: Girl Scouts
Lunches: 7th gr./8th gr. Battle of the
Books;
After School: Viking Fiddles;
Homework Club; Boys' Enrichment;
Story-Writing Club; Volleyball Camp
Before School: Leadership Club;
Math Club; Jazz Band; Volleyball
Intramurals
After School: Homework Club;
Orchestra Practice Club
Boys' Bball activity and banquet -46:30pm
6 MARCH
Friday
Challenger Group 7
Before School: Robotics Club; Jazz
Before school: Jazz Band;
Band; Volleyball Intramurals
Intramural Bball
8th lunch: NJHS Officers
After school: Drama Club;
After School: Chess Club; Homework
Drum line and Color Guard
Challenger Groups 5&6
5 MARCH
Thursday
Before School: Robotics Club; Jazz
Band;
8th lunch: NJHS Officers
After School: Chess Club; ; Homework
Help; FULL PRACTICE Color Guard,
Drum Line and Marching Band; ;
Evening: IB Leadership Team, 4:00; Boys' Boys’ Track; Volleyball
Challenger Groups 3&4
Challenger Groups 1&2
4 MARCH
3 MARCH
Wednesday
Before School: Jazz Band; Floor
Hockey;
Lunches: 6th Gr. Battle of the
Books
After School: MESA, Public
Achievement; Volleyball Camp
Tuesday
1
Monday
MAR 2 MARCH
Sun
MARCH, 2015