Tiger STRONG. Tiger PROUD.
RESPECTFUL. RESPONSIBLE. 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.

Subscribe to the District YouTube Channel

As we continue in our current learning environment and beyond, we want to utilize our district YouTube Channel more. Look for more athletic events, arts events and district meetings to appear on our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oEYIUl3BHnn95YeyIwGWg/ Click on the link and then SUBSCRIBE!! With more subscribers, we will be able to use this resource more and help everyone stay better connected to our district's activities.

Have You Ever Considered Being a Substitute Teacher? Or Know of a GREAT Person Who Might?

Check out this article...We would LOVE to have you!
https://www.superiortelegram.com/news/education/6717611-Facing-shortage-Maple-School-District-raises-substitute-teacher-pay
 

Continue to Dress in Layers

Loving seeing all of those sweatshirts and pants! Why? Because we are going to maximize any and all time we can to get outside for as long as we can for recess. Please make sure you check your weather app and dress appropriately for our northland weather. Layering is key! You can shred as the day wears on, and add if you need to when we go outside.

Keep Your Chromebook with You

Please make sure if you checked out a Chromebook for school use that you bring it to school on the days you are at school, and home on the days you are there - especially in our current climate. Think of it like your phone or shoes...should be with you at all times.

Interested in Hunter Safety?

Hunter’s Safety!! If you need to get your Hunter’s Safety Certification, here is your opportunity. It’s online and anyone under the age 18 can take it. The course runs from Oct. 15th to Dec. 31st. This is a temporary update. Go to the Wisconsin DNR website to find details. Those of you planning to join the trap team in the spring must have a Hunter’s Safety Certification.

Nurse Reminders

As the holiday season approaches us and some classrooms may be having holiday parties, I wanted to send out a friendly reminder that we have several students in our school that have a severe peanut/nut allergy. Strict avoidance of peanut/nut products is the only way to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction. We are asking your assistance in providing the student with a safe learning environment. If exposed to peanuts/nuts the student(s) may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. The greatest potential for exposure at school is to peanut products and nut products. To reduce the risk of exposure, this school will be peanut/nut free. All shared snacks should be store bought with the food labels with ingredients listed on them. Please, do not send any peanut or tree nut containing products or any snack that is made in a facility that processes peanuts for your child to eat in the classroom. Please read the label of your child's foods before you send it to school. Any exposure to peanuts or nuts through contact, ingestion or smell can cause a severe reaction. If your child has eaten peanuts, peanut butter, or nuts prior to coming to school, please be sure your child’s hands have been thoroughly washed prior to entering the school. The more a child is exposed the worse the reaction can be the next time. The goal is to prevent any further exposures to the students with the allergy. We appreciate your support.

Our NMS Safety and Hygiene Reminders:

• Continue to wash and sanitize your hands
• Continue to maintain social distancing of 6ft or more (two arm lengths)
• Continue to try to not be small spaces without a mask for more than 15 minutes and make sure you have sufficient fresh air flow
• Continue to wear a face covering - this includes over your nose and mouth
• Stay home when you do not feel well or have symptoms.
• And if you are returning from an extended absence, please make sure you checked in with the NURSE FIRST before returning to classes.

If you need ANYTHING, 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 Info:
  • Jody Botten, jbotten@nw-tigers.org
• Chromebooks or Library Books:
  • Barb Knoll, bknoll@nw-tigers.org

COVID Testing Info:

Any Wisconsin resident over the age of 5 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is welcome at these sites. Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms here. Each site may have different requirements. Some sites may ask you to stay in your car. Other sites will screen you before you come indoors. Many sites will require an appointment before you arrive. Click here for a map displaying current testing sites in Wisconsin. This map will be updated daily. Additional information on this free testing:

• Turnaround time for test results is typically 24-48 hours. During this time, it is important that you avoid contact with others
• This is a nasal swab test
• Testing is free of charge

World Diabetes Day

On November 14, join NMS students and staff as we wear Blue to support our students, staff, and loved ones who live with diabetes. This is an annual event coordinated by local parents of students and family members with diabetes. Every 8 seconds someone dies from diabetes. 1 in 2 people with diabetes remain undiagnosed and the number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to 578 million by 2030 according to the International Diabetes Federation. See more information about World Diabetes Day at www.worlddiabetesday.org

Our NMS Daily Reminder...

At NMS we don’t expect everyone or anyone to be Perfect.BUT...we do expect that we are
Respectful to each other, Responsible, and Ready. And, that we remember to be Kind..
Obviously we know everyone is facing their own struggle today, and we hope we are all part of the solution and not the problem here at NMS.

NMS ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER *Subject to Change

3 Election Day
4 Last Day of Quarter 1 - Please check Skyward for grades, missing assignments, etc.
9 School Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m., NHS Auditorium or via Facebook Live
11 Veterans Day - Thank you to all of our Veterans!
23-27 No School - Thanksgiving Break
27 Native American Heritage Day

We want to give a warm NMS Welcome Back Home to Mr. Ketola, who’s back on campus today returning from his military service. Welcome back, sir!

WE LOVE OUR TIGERS and the TEAM and FAMILIES that WORK WITH and SUPPORT THEM!