Dates of important events
Oct 24 - Last day for the 1st quarter
Oct 24 - 6th Gr & 7th Gr Band Concert 6:30 p.m. NRMS Gold Gym
Oct 24 - 8th Gr Band & Swingtime Jazz Band Concert 8:00 p.m. NRMS Gold Gym
Oct 25 - No School for Students; Teacher In-Service
Oct 28 - 8th Gr. Washington DC Registration and Deposit Due
Oct 28 & 30 - Gr 7 Student Led Conferences, Gr 8 Conferences 4-7 p.m.
Oct 31 - Halloween Dress-up Day - please see details below
Nov 5 - No School; Election Day
Nov 7 - Taste of North Royalton 5:30 p.m. -please see details below
Nov 8 - Fall musical preview for all grades
Choir Concert Change
5th and 7th Grade Winter Choir Concert has been changed from December 4 to December 9. The 5th grade concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the 7th grade concert will begin at 8:00 p.m.
It’s RED RIBBON Week
Today we kicked off Red Ribbon Week. RRW is Celebrated Annually October 23-31, and highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Our STAND advisor has planned some fun to help us make the most of the week.
We will be challenging students to take the RRW Pledge below and putting them on display:
I pledge to be drug-free and to support the national anti-drug campaign by taking a stand against alcohol and drug use and abuse. I pledge to live a drug-free lifestyle during Red Ribbon Week and throughout the year.
Name:__________________________________
Signature:_______________________________
School Spirit Monday 10/28: Wear as much NR gear or Purple and Gold clothing as possible Bear Pride in being drug and alcohol free. Thank a meaningful person who has helped you to be drug free.
AMERICA Tuesday 10/29: "Celebrate and be thankful for our freedoms." Wear your USA gear and vote for your future to be drug free! Power off- Go a day without using your phone
Fancy Wednesday 10/30: Dress in your fanciest outfits to show you're too cool for drugs! Say hello to someone you don't know!
Halloween Costume Thursday 10/31: Wear your Halloween costumes to scare off drugs! Give a family member a hug.
As we move forward with the school year, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher, school counselor, grade level principal, or me with any questions.
Thanks,
Erin Calabrese
No one grows in their comfort zone.
PTA Reflections
It is that time of year again for the PTA reflections contest! This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection". Only new and original works inspired by the theme will be accepted. Students may enter in one or more of the following arts categories. Although students may submit entries in more than one category; only one submission per category is allowed. The categories are:
Dance Choreography
Literature
Photography
Film Production
Music Composition
Visual Arts
There is also a Special Artist division for all grades for those students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA with an IEP or 504. The PTA page for Reflections has been updated with this year's info as well.
Kindness Walk
A big THANK YOU to those that donated to our Kindness Walk-a-thon! All together we raised $4532.27 in money and Gift cards. That money goes back to our North Royalont and Broadview Hts. Community members in need. And thank you to our PTA for treating our kids to Kona Ice.
Washington DC Trip for 8th graders
The following items for the Washington DC trip are due by Monday, October 28:
Online registration with Nowak Tours
Medical History form and Medication Administration form
First payment of $200. Cash, check, or money orders are accepted. Checks are to be made out to North Royalton Middle School. Students are to turn in these items directly to the main office.
Basketball Open Gyms/Tryouts
Though it seems wild, it is time to start looking ahead at the winter sports season. Below you will find the pen gym and tryout schedules for basketball.
7/8 Girls TRYOUTS in the NRMS Gold Gym
Tues 10/29/24 3:15-4:45 pm
Thurs 10/31/24 3:15-4:45 pm
7/8 Boys Open Gyms - NRMS Gold Gym
Friday, Oct 25, 3:30-5:00 pm @ NRMS Gold Gym
Wednesday, Oct 30, 3:00-4:30 pm @ NRMS Gold Gym
Tryouts:
Day 1: Friday, Nov 01, 4:30-6:30 pm @ NRMS Gold/Purple Gyms
Day 2: Monday, Nov 04, 5:00-7:00 pm @ NRMS Gold/Purple Gyms
Day 3: Tuesday, Nov 05, 5:00-7:00 pm @ NRMS Gold/Purple Gyms
Wrestling Open Mats
Wrestling open mats begin on Wednesday, Oct 23rd 3:15-4:15 @ NRMS Purple Gym. Open mats will run Mondays-Thursdays 3:15-4:15 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Sprunger or Coach Benze.
Halloween Guidelines - Costume Day is Thursday, Oct. 31
I know our students are starting to plan for Halloween! Please remember basic dress code will be enforced, so if you have any questions, please refer to your agenda, which contains our Handbook and Code of Conduct.
The following exceptions will be permitted:
General Halloween costumes in good taste
Facial make-up
The following will not be accepted:
No masks that cover a student's entire face
Weapons of any kind - props
No article of clothing may be worn which displays ads or promotions for alcoholic beverage, tobacco, or any other drug; or which advocates violence, death, or use of force against any institution, individual, racial, ethnic, or cultural group; or displays inappropriate satanic or profane language.
Bare midriffs, tank tops, muscle shirts and transparent shirts or blouses are not permitted. All shirts should provide appropriate coverage for all areas of the upper body. Undergarments must not be visible.
North Royalton Educational Foundation
Please use this NREF link to see important dates and local scholarship information.
PTA
Our PTA is absolutely awesome. They do amazing things for our students. If you are interested in joining the NRMS PTA, please use the link below:
Boosters
Membership is critical to our booster groups. If you are interested and able to support our local booster organizations, it is greatly appreciated.
