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NMS Tiger Tales - April 2020
WRITTEN BY Michael Hintzman ON April 16, 2020

Tiger STRONG. Tiger PROUD.
RESPECT. RESPONSIBILITY. READY.

Our NMS Mission

Northwestern Middle School is an organization that exists to serve the developmental needs of early adolescents. Our mission is to promote success for all students through a solid academic, exploratory and extra-curricular program that encourages the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and creative growth of our students in a safe environment while empowering them to become socially responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

Way to Go NMS Forensics Team!

Participants attended Level II Forensic competition in Eau Claire prior to the closure, and ROCKED IT!   Thank you to our awesome coaches for an amazing season, Mr. Ward and Mrs. Honkanen!
 

NMS 2019-20 Forensics Team
6th Grade

  • Hailey Gilderman
  • Maddie Powers
  • Malerie Yadon        

7th Grade

  • Tebogo Anderson        
  • Francesca Germano        
  • Joshua Hanson                                
  • Eve Kriske                    
  • Lili Lane                
  • Kaylie Thomas             

            
8th Grade

  • Jay Kaufman            
  • Josie Kreuser

Check Out What Two NMS Students Have to Say!

Marissa Yadon and  Larissa Sislo took up the challenge to write a letter to the editor regarding smoking in entertainment geared towards teens.  Check out their letter here:
https://www.superiortelegram.com/opinion/letters/4953379-Letter-Smoking-in-movies-or-TV-shows

NMS FACT Club Shines in the Telegram

https://www.superiortelegram.com/news/education/4972681-Northwestern-Middle-School-students-share-FACTivism-with-communityAdditional NMS Gratitude To

Additional NMS Gratitude To

Our amazing community for standing together during this difficult time.  

NMS Shout Outs To

A warm welcome to Kassandra Rood, who is our new student teacher from UMD. She will be working with Mr. Buran in ELA 7 and 8.

And...Another GREAT NMS Article in the Telegram   Check it out…

https://www.superiortelegram.com/news/education/5031145-Learning-from-a-distance-in-Douglas-County-schools

Additional NMS Info for Families:

NMS Wrestling

The Tiger wrestlers competed in Barron prior to school closure. The team had 18 wins and 13 losses.  The Tigers scored 72 points on 36 takedowns while only giving up 24 takedowns from opponents.  Trevy Amundson and Caleb Wakefield lead the team with 5 takedowns each followed by Braedon Gross, Bryce Ronchi, and Logan Jones who had 4 takedowns. 

NMS Dance

We held our NMS Dance and Fun Night prior to the closure, and it was GREAT! Thank you, Mr. Lawton and Mr. Olson for coordinating and all the staff who stayed after to supervise.

NMS Student Staff Game

Our Student/Staff Basketball Game was held on Friday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. Thank you, Miss Schuster for coordinating and all the students and staff who participated!  The staff took it this year (TWICE!)

Yearbooks

YES! We will still have yearbooks!  An email went out, but more details will be coming. Thank you for your patience.  Stay tuned.

Additional Support and Resources

If you need ANYTHING or just someone to connect with, please reach out.

  • NMS Office:
    • Carlene Brandmeier, cbrandmeier@nw-tigers.org
    • Kari Raaflaub, kraaflaub@nw-tigers.org
  • Counselors:
    • Erika Kaufman, ekaufman@nw-tigers.org
    • Molly Stonesifer, mstonesifer@nw-tigers.org
  • Free Meals (and delivery if needed) for ANY Child:
    • Jody Botten, jbotten@nw-tigers.org
  • Chromebooks or Library Books:
    • Barb Knoll, bknoll@nw-tigers.org

NMS APRIL ACTIVITIES/REMINDERS - TENTATIVE

15    4K Registration Night, Contact NES for Information TBD, 715-364-845

16    NMS Parents Group Meeting, 3:30-4:00 p.m., VIA PHONE
        Contact Becky Landwehr, landwehr@live.com

  • Can't make it due to schedules or other obligations?        
  • No worries!
  • Just DIAL in: 712-775-7031 (ENTER MEETING ID 555-984-859)

20    Be the Light, NHS Football Field, 8:20 pm - Please remain in your cars, but HONK that horn!

27    Be the Light, NHS Football Field, 8:20 pm - Please remain in your cars, but HONK that horn!

WE GOT THIS TIGERS!






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