Mrs. Ramsey's CTE students were working together to create the LEGO robots in Meeting Technology. #groundedandgrowing
6th grade theater students performed “Holiday’s Gone Wrong,” written and produced by their teacher, Ms. Isaac. Great job 6th graders! Thank you families and friends who came out to watch and donated to our NEW theater program! #groundedandgrowing
Mrs. Washington's students are studying different countries and their holiday traditions. Mr. Saverino, our Visiting International Faculty member, presented information about his home country of Argentina. We appreciate him very much!
Good evening Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of December 12-16, 2022.
Students will take their iReady diagnostic test this Tuesday and Wednesday. These test help identify what skills students need support with.
Students will turn in their Chromebooks before the Christmas break. The collection date is December 21st.
NCMS will host a parent-teacher conference day on January 6th for students in danger of failing this year; however, if you would like to schedule a meeting regardless of your child’s academic status, please contact their homeroom teacher.
On December 16 at 6:00 PM, the 6th-grade theatre classes will have a little production titled "Holidays Gone Wrong.” It is a collection of eight stories that Ms. Isaac has written. It is free to come and watch, but the theatre class will take donations. Students participating in the show are allowed to stay after school on the day of the performance or go home and come back by 5:00 PM. Please contact Ms. Isaac for more information.
Yearbooks are now on sale for $35 until February 17th. Please purchase your yearbook now to ensure you have one at the end of the school year. A limited number will be for sale after February 20th. 8th-grade Ads are now available to be purchased. Parents, if you would like to add a special message for your child to go into the yearbook, now is the time to take care of this.
Ads must be purchased by Jan 30th.
1/2 Page - $100
1/4 Page - $50
1/8 Page - $25
In athletic news,
On Monday, December 12, the wrestling team will be away at McDowell. On Tuesday, December 13, the wrestling team will be home to take on Grandview while the basketball team will be away. On Thursday, December 15, the wrestling team will be away at Northview, while basketball will be at home.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!
Spelling Bee is all a-BUZZZZ at NCMS today! Congratulations to all of our qualifying spellers. We went deep into the word list to find these top 5 spellers who qualify for the District Spelling Bee in January.
Leilany Cordova (Winner), Davanee Lee (1st Runner-Up), Parker McCaslin (2nd Runner-Up tie), Tae Moses (2nd Runner-Up tie) and Alp Sonmez (3rd Runner-Up)
#groundedandgrowing
ELA/Social Studies Teacher position available
#groundedandgrowing
11 more days until Winter Break, but who's counting?!? Check out our Holiday Spirit Week planned for December 19-22. As a reminder, December 22nd is a HALF DAY for STUDENTS. Dismissal will be at 11:00 am.
Join us in supporting our Band in the NCMS Auditorium on December 8th for their Concert. They will be performing the following selections
6th Grade 6:30 pm
An Essential Elements Extravaganza
7th Grade 7:15 pm
Bravado Tango - Jack Wilds
Whirling Novas - Jack Wilds
Midnight Sky - Brian Balmages
Dragon Slayer - Rob Grice
8th Grade 8 pm
Carolina Legend - James Swearingen
Dance Episodes - James Curnow
Santa the Barbarian - Randall Standridge
Christmas in the Park is back!
Join us for the 31st Annual Christmas in the Park on Tuesday, December 6th beginning at 6pm. Christmas in the Park will feature caroling performances by Newton-Conover Middle School Chorus, Concordia Christian Day School, and the Hickory High School Chorus! After the lighting of the Christmas Tree, expect a visit from Santa Claus! Conover Fire Department will be there serving hot chocolate to keep you warm.
We can’t wait to kick off the Holiday Season with the return of this Conover Christmas Classic Celebration kicks off at 6pm. Parking will be limited so plan ahead and carpool!
Good evening Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of December 5-9, 2022.
Our chorus will hold a concert on Monday at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Our middle school band will have a winter concert on December 8. 6th grade will be at 6:30, 7th grade at 7:15, and 8th grade at 8.
Beta Club Members will meet on Wednesday, December 7th, at 7:15 am in the media center. Please arrange to be at school by 7:10.
The district-wide spelling bee will occur this Friday at NCMS starting at 8 am.
NCMS will host a parent-teacher conference day on January 6, 2023. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child’s teachers, please contact them to let them know that you are interested in attending.
Yearbooks are now on sale for $35 until February 17th. Please purchase your yearbook now to ensure you have one at the end of the school year. A limited number will be for sale after February 20th. 8th grade Ads are now available to be purchased. Parents, if you would like to add a special message for your child to go into the yearbook, now is the time to take care of this.
Ads must be purchased by Jan 30th.
1/2 Page - $100
1/4 Page - $50
1/8 Page - $25
In athletic news,
The girl's and boys’ basketball teams will be at home on Tuesday to take on Mill Creek, while our wrestling team will be away. On Thursday, the wrestling team will be home to take on Jacob’s Fork, while the basketball team will be away.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week!
Come join us for our Winter Chorus Concert this week.
NCHS Annual Community Christmas Lunch will be held for all those in need of a hot meal. The event will be at Calvary Baptist Church's Fellowship Hall in downtown Newton on Sat., Dec. 10th from 11 am - 1 pm. Santa will be on hand to hand out presents to children 12 and under. Take out plates will be available as well.
NC Check-ins will be given to students in grades 6 - 8 tomorrow for Reading. Please ensure your child comes to school with a charged Chromebook and a good night's sleep. Breakfast is free at school, as always.
Yearbook Prices and Offers:
$35: Feb. 17th to secure a book!
Limited supply will be for sale from Feb. 20th to May 15th
8th Grade Ad Prices:
Ads must be purchased by Dec. 5th
1/2 Page - $100
1/4 Page - $50
1/8 Page - $25
Yearbooks can be purchased online or through Ms. Fair on the 8th Grade hallway during homeroom, every day. Questions or Concerns? Email: paiton.fair@n-ccs.org
Mrs. Hudson's 6th grade math classes visited a "mock" market. While in the market, students calculated the unit rate for each sales price. Then they compared the unit price to the individual price. #groundedandgrowing
Good evening Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of November 28 through December 2, 2022.
We hope that everyone had a wonderful break. We are 3 ½ weeks away from the end of the second quarter. Progress reports went home right before the break. Students have until December 2 to make up any missing assignments. We encourage parents to reach out to their child’s teachers if they have questions about their performance thus far.
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, all students will take the Reading and Math NC Check-In benchmark assessment. On Thursday, 8th grade will take the Science benchmark. These exams are given to determine students' understanding of current grade-level standards and help guide teachers’ instruction. We need students to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come in ready to do their best.
This is a reminder that all students eat breakfast for free this year.
Our middle school band will have a winter concert on December 8. 6th grade will be at 6:30, 7th grade at 7:15, and 8th grade at 8.
In athletic news, our winter sports season starts this Tuesday. Our girl's and boys’ basketball teams will be at home on Tuesday to take on Arndt Middle School School. Both wrestling and basketball teams will take on Maiden Middle School on Thursday. Wrestling will be in action at home, and basketball will play away. The price of admission to all games is $5, and games start at 4 pm.
That is all for our weekly announcements. Have a great week.
Congratulations to the following students for performing in the All-County Chorus Concert this past weekend at Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory.
These students auditioned for the opportunity. The end result was beautiful!
Leilany Cordova
Terry Killian
Javion Linebarger
Abdiel Martinez-Garcia
Lilly Moran
Ava Stucker
Camilo Teron-Arrelano
Kaitlyn Thao
Miley Thao
Nola Walker
Cole Williams
Red Devil Families & Community,
During the month of November, NCMS teachers and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our valued families and community what and who you are grateful for at Newton-Conover Middle School.
Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff by completing the Google form below. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture. Thank you!
We will share all of your responses with the staff on Tuesday, November 22nd before Thanksgiving break.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7wtpHudcmDwoCe37mCiFScQiwFJAm5fzBXhgCV2LZeUj49A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Good evening Red Devil Family! Here are your announcements for the week of November 21-25, 2022.
Students are in school only Monday and Tuesday of this week. Beginning Wednesday, NCMS will be closed for Thanksgiving break. Students will return to school on November 28, 2022.
Progress reports go home Tuesday. Students will have until December 2 to make any missing assignments.
We at NCMS are thankful for our Red Devils Family. We hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Check out our college and career hats spotted around campus today. College and Career Ready Week continues tomorrow with College Shirt Day! Wear your favorite college shirt to school. Families, we encourage you to join us this week. Take out those diplomas and certificates to share with your child. Talk to them about traditions of your alma mater, fight songs, and your career path.
