Niguel Hills Middle School – Shark Bytes
9-20-10
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT – (NO LATE START THURSDAY, 9-23-10)
Niguel Hills will have Back to School Night this week on Thursday, September 23. This will be a minimum day schedule with students being excused at 12:40 that day. LATE START WILL BE CANCELLED THAT DAY DUE TO MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE. STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 8:45 A.M. A flyer will be coming home this week with more info, but here are some details:
– A shuttle bus service from St. Timothy’s church on Crown Valley Parkway will be available beginning 6:15 p.m.
– There will be an ELD parent meeting at 5:30 in room 203 with Ms. Freeman
– There will be a Surf Team meeting at 5:30 in the Blue Commons with Mr. Parry
– There will be an SRLA meeting at 6:00 in room 202 with Mr. Reece and Ms. Snedeker
– Chick-Fil-A and Powell’s Sweet Shoppe will be here selling dinners and dessert!
PTSA BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT PAPER DRIVE
Don’t come to Back to School Night empty handed!!! PTSA is hosting a Paper Drive during Back to School Night on Thursday, September 23rd. There will be a collection table set up by the lunch tables to drop off your paper donations. All paper is welcome, copy paper or lined paper will be greatly appreciated!!!
SRLA MEETING BEFORE BTSN
There will be an informational meeting regarding the Students Run Los Angeles program (SRLA) just prior to the beginning of Back to School Night. The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. in room 202. This year, the SRLA program will be run a bit differently in the past. We have a volunteer parent who will coordinate all the paperwork and provide a training schedule. She will also be conducting some Saturday runs and organizing transportation. However, parents of involved students will need to train (or arrange for training) with their kids during the week. Please attend the meeting to find out more information and to express interest in signing up.
SIP ELECTION AT BTSN
Please be sure to stop by the table in front of the attendance window during Back to School Night to vote in the parent representative SIP election. Ballots and information will be available.
UPCOMING DATES
Thursday, September 23 Back to School Night – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 PTSA Meeting – 9:00 a.m., staff lounge
Friday, October 15 Reflections Deadline
Tuesday, October 19 PTSA Parent Ed Night – O.C. Sheriffs “Substance Abuse in Teens”
Monday, October 25 – Friday, October 29 Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 28 Red Ribbon Week Speaker – Dr. Jerry Weichman
Previously Announced
API SCORE UP AGAIN!
Dear Niguel Hills Middle School Parents, Students and Teachers:
It is with great pride that I report to you that the official Academic Performance Index (API) for Niguel Hills Middle School, released late Monday and based upon the Spring 2010 California Standards Tests (CST), increased to 878, which represents a TWENTY THREE point gain over the previous year’s score. Congratulations to all of you!! This follows several years of steady increases, including a gain of 26 points last year.
This gain is a direct reflection of the continued hard work of our great students, involved parents, dedicated teachers and hardworking staff. While standardized test scores are only one indicator of student success, we certainly have ample reason to be proud of these scores. Thank you for your support.
NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM 2010 – 2011
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “TOGETHER WE CAN…”
The Reflections program is an opportunity for students to explore and learn about various art forms. So, put on your dancing shoes, pick up a pen or paint brush, and start creating! Take out your cameras and video recorders, and explore!
Students may submit original works of art in any of the following six categories:
Literature * Musical Composition * Photography * Visual Arts *
Dance Choreography * Film/Video Production
General information, entry forms and specific rules for each category are available at www.FourthDistrictPTA.org, click on “Programs” and select “Reflections”. You can also check out the work of winners from previous years.
Entries will be judged on Interpretation of the Theme, Creativity, and Artistic Merit. Winning works will be sent on to the district competition. Students may enter as many times as they’d like. Due date is October 15, 2010. Turn your creation in at NHMS office.
If you have any questions, please contact PTSA Reflections chair: Stephanie Samia (stephaniesamia@mac.com).
Tim Reece
Principal
