December 2015

Dear Parents,
Thank you for a wonderful first semester at NEMS! If you've not
already done so, please be sure to check out my Parent Connection
Page HERE, where I post regular updates and photos about the great
things happening at NEMS. I also encourage everyone to follow me on
Twitter @NEMSprincipal. You can find my Twitter page HERE. I often
tweet updates about things happening at school and also when new
content is added to the Parent Connection Page.

Ryan Rich
Principal
Vicki Rardin
Assistant Principal
Robert Williamson
Assistant Principal
6th

Jenn Schott
School Counselor

Lizette Baumann
School Counselor

7th

Drinan George
7th School Counselor
Lisa Lain
8th School Counselor
Rick Fields
Athletic Director

1625 Field Dr.

Noblesville, IN 46060
Ph: 317-773-0782
Fax: 317-776-6261
Attendance:
317: 776-6258
www.noblesvilleschools.org

Students have been completing NWEA math and reading tests this
week and will be finished testing by next Friday. These tests are given
to students three times per year. The results tell us exactly where your
student is in their learning relative to their peers in the same grade
across the state and country. This is extremely valuable data for us to
have because it informs our teachers of how best to plan to meet the
learning needs of our students.
You will receive an NWEA report showing your child's scores and
progress right after we return from break, along with directions on
how you can seek any information or clarification you may need.
ISTEP+ parent letters were also sent to you earlier in the semester. If
you have not yet accessed your child's ISTEP+ scores and/or need
assistance accessing this information please contact our office.
It is very important that your child be actively aware of their own
progress and scores on these important tests. While teachers meet
with students to review and discuss these test results, it is also a great
practice to set aside a brief time to talk with your child about their
test results and ask them about their learning. Our counselors can also
help with any questions you may have about how to interpret and talk
about test scores with your child.
If you have any question about these tests, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Have a great holiday!
Ryan Rich
Principal

Winter choir concert

Food drive

The NEMS choirs will be

performing in the
Noblesville High School
auditorium on Friday,
December 11. The
concert will begin at 6:30 pm. Choir
students should meet at the high school
at 6:00 pm.

A big thank you to all who helped collect the

4,807 canned/boxed food items for the
Noblesville Fire Department's 2015 food
Food
drive!! The firemen who came and picked up
over 50 boxes of food items were amazed and very grateful!

Exploring Music performances

On Monday, December 14, the Exploring
Music classes will perform all day in the
LGI room. Eighth grade will perform on
guitars at 7:35 & 8:20. Seventh grade
will perform African xylophone music
at 9:45 & 10:35. Sixth grade will
perform African drumming at 12:30 &
1:15. Parents are invited to attend at
their child's class time to hear what the
students have accomplished.

Schedule and report card distribution

The second quarter grading period and first semester will end
on December 18. When school resumes on Tuesday, January 5,
students will need to pick up their new quarter three schedules
from their Team Leaders before reporting to their first period
classes.
Second quarter report cards will be sent to parents via email the
week of January 4, 2016. You will need your students ID
number (lunch code) to download the report card. You may
also access your childs grades at any time by logging into the
PowerSchool parent portal at
https://powerschool.nobl.k12.in.us/public/ with the account
you created.

School closings/delays

School calendars approved

Noblesville Schools makes every effort

to notify families in the event of school
closings or a two-hour delay to the start
of the school day.

The school board approved 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school

calendars at their November board meeting.
2016-2017 Calendar
2017-2018 Calendar

Information about weather delays and

cancellations are posted immediately on
Noblesville Schools Facebook and
Twitter accounts, as well as through
local television stations.
School Messenger alerts are sent out
to the email address and phone number
that is on file with the school office. If
your email address or phone number
has changed, please contact the school
office so we can update our records

Winter Break
Our schools and offices will be closed for
Winter Break & the Teacher work
day/Flex day December 21-January 4.
Regular
school hours will resume on
aaaaaa
Tuesday, January 5.

Please note: early release and eLearning dates will be added at a

later date and updated calendars will be posted at that time.

NHS soup fundraiser

NHS art students will be holding a soup fundraiser on December
12 in conjunction with Nickel Plate Art's Ugly Sweater Party. Buy
soup from local restaurants served in ceramic bowls made by
NHS students. For more information go to: nickelplatearts.org

Student withdrawals
If you are moving out of the district over the
winter break, please contact our registrar,
Carla Miller, at 317-773-0782 as soon as possible
to begin the withdrawal process for your child.
*Students withdrawing will need to turn in their school issued
iPad and iPad charging cord before the break. Student file
records will be forwarded to the new school after the student
completes the steps contained in the withdrawal procedure.

NEMS Important Dates

High School scheduling for 8th grade students

December 11
Choir Concert at NHS (6:30pm)

The High School scheduling process for current 8th grade

students will begin next week with student meetings during SLT.
More information will be coming soon!

December 14
Exploring Music classes performing

Noblesville Schools Education foundation grants

December 15
Franklin Team to Childrens Museum
School Board meeting (7:00 pm)
December 16
Butler Team to Childrens Museum
Girls basketball scrimmage vs. NWMS @
home (5:00 pm)
Show Choir to Harbour Manor & Zoo
December 17
Hanover Team to Childrens Museum
Honors Ensemble to Arts Garden
December 18
All Pro Dad meeting (6:15 am)
End of Quarter 2
December 21-January 1
Winter Break NO SCHOOL
January 4
Teacher work day/Flex day
(Students will not attend school unless
makeup days are needed due to a
previous school closing.)
January 7
Boys/Girls A basketball @ NWMS
(5:00 pm)

Thirty-eight Noblesville teachers, including four from Noblesville

East Middle School, are sharing nearly $10,000 in grant money
from the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation, for special
projects to enrich the education of their students.
The Education Foundations Board of Directors has approved
mini-grants totaling $9,584 to assist Noblesville Schools
teachers. Mini-grants, awarded through an application process,
carry funding of up to $300. Mini-grants are given twice each
school year while major grants with higher amounts of funding
are given each spring.
The following NEMS teachers are receiving grants:
Hilary Duvall Enhancing Literacy School Wide
Elizabeth Shick Classroom Library
Patti Foust Hometown Memorials
Mieke Lambrecht-Kendrick Newcomers Instructional
Materials
NEMS is receiving a $750 grant specifically for field trips and an
additional $400 grant from the Education Foundation as a result
of the Major Saver initiative. The Foundation raised $40,300
through the fundraising program and all money is being
channeled into Noblesvilles elementary and middle schools.

Outside activities for youth

Coaches and organizations throughout the community offer a
variety of activities for youth. Click on the links to learn more.
All-day Miller Baseball Camps December 21 & 22
K-6 Camp 7th & 8th Camp

January 11
PTO Meeting (6:30 pm)

All Pro Dad

January 12
School Board meeting (7:00 pm)

Color Guard Clinic January 16 at NHS

January 13
8th grade parent meeting at NHS (6:30 pm)

Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville

http://www.allprodad.com/1814

www.noblesvillemusic.org

http://www.bgcni.org/

Noblesville Swim Club- tryouts are January 4 and are open to

anyone age 6 or older who can swim freestyle and backstroke for
25 yards. For more information visit: www.noblesvilleswim.com