NLR Middle School

Parents and guardians please make sure to review the 2021-2022 Class Scheduling newsletter by clicking the following link. https://www.smore.com/3krt8

Information for Future 9th Grade Students · On March 11, in-person students will be given a selection sheet to choose courses for the 2021-2022 school year and will google meet with the high school counselors during advisory. The intention of this initial meeting is to explain how to complete the form and to answer any initial questions. Virtual students will receive a video tailored to their needs and a link to the digital selection form. · On Monday, March 15, the high school counselors will again google meet during advisory to answer questions. Also on Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, the high school will host google meets for parents at 6:00 p.m. to ask questions and hear about various programs. · Please email any questions to Ms. Leger, head school counselor for NLRHS, at legerg@nlrsd.org · NLR Center of Excellence will be pushing out a video and form next week and will host a time for questions through Google Meet. Please email any questions to Ms. Cox, school counselor for the Center of Excellence, at coxm@nlrsd.org

Class Scheduling: If your child did not fill out this form during advisory, please have them go ahead and fill it out to choose their electives. Students can always go back and change their choices by clicking it again until the end of spring break: https://forms.gle/9seFLeoY2i9C9tpY7

Current 8th-Grade Students heading to NLRHS for the 2021-2022 school year. Please make sure your child(ren) has/have completed their selection sheet for their Freshman school year. Below is the link to your digital selection sheet for your freshman courses! Within the form, are links to the NLRHS Course Guide and a PDF copy of the selection sheet. The contact information is VERY important. We often have to contact students over the summer to clarify a choice you made or to give you an option of what you would like to do. PLEASE make sure the phone numbers are accurate. Notes: 1. If you choose a semester class, they are marked with a "*", you will need to select another semester class to go with it. 2. Athletic teams are not an option at this point. Once tryouts occur and coaches send rosters, we will move you into the sport. 3. READ the course descriptions for elective classes! If you choose Dance I, you will be expected to dress out and to dance! If you choose, Wildcat Singers, you will be expected to sing!!!! You must live with the electives you choose!! https://forms.gle/r6t455uLGGkDZ5Pm9 -- Gwen Leger Guidance Counselor

Information for Future 8th Grade Students · Students will complete a Google Form selection sheet to select electives on March 11. This form may be edited until March 28 by clicking the link again. This form is found here and can only be opened from school Chromebooks or browsers logged into school accounts: https://forms.gle/sccTakGZKfX5ia8H8 This is a Google Doc equivalent of the Google Form for viewing on devices not logged into the student NLRSD account: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0gm2hrez5uryWMx2k1LjoaVfTmhd2p5TNkJzEhTGPU/edit?usp=sharing · Here is a link to the course catalog for next year that is still subject to board review and revision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b8EmQEd2O4WccG1KTZbLOCLSelU1Z5XDnEo_Jj9AWn8/edit?usp=sharing · Here is the link to the scheduling information video that features elective teachers describing their own classes: https://youtu.be/vtl9smbJkFA · Core class recommendations are being made by current core teachers. · A summary page with what the student will be scheduled into next year based upon core teacher recommendations and student elective choice will be sent home to parents later this spring. Parents may request changes in core class placement or elective placement by emailing the school counselor. · Please email any questions to Mr. Leverette, school counselor for 8th grade next year, at leverettea@nlrsd.org

Information for Future 7th Grade Students · Students will complete a Google Form selection sheet to select electives on March 15. This form may be edited until March 28 by clicking the link again. This form is found here and can only be opened from school Chromebooks or browsers logged into school accounts: https://forms.gle/MYFjKujWB3nTkFDF9 This is a Google Doc equivalent of the Google Form for viewing on devices not logged into the student NLRSD account: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPLhbJ7KEAX-kqmWrHIuh1CaJm21Rq5oonMMyhAM8jU/edit?usp=sharing · Here is a link to the course catalog for next year that is still subject to board review and revision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b8EmQEd2O4WccG1KTZbLOCLSelU1Z5XDnEo_Jj9AWn8/edit?usp=sharing · Here is the link to the scheduling information video that features elective teachers describing their own classes: https://youtu.be/0ZS6QsiHDEk · Core class recommendations are being made by current core teachers. · A summary page with what the student will be scheduled into next year based upon core teacher recommendations and student elective choice will be sent home to parents later this spring. Parents may request changes in core class placement or elective placement by emailing the school counselor. · Please email any questions to Ms. Williams, school counselor for 7th grade next year, at williamsam@nlrsd.org

https://youtu.be/0ZS6QsiHDEk Video describing classes for the 2021-2022 school year Zoom Meeting for 2021-2022 Class Scheduling Monday, March 15th at 10:30 am to help answer any questions our parents and guardians may have. Zoom Meeting Link: Topic: 6th and 7th grade Parent and Guardian- 2021-2022 class scheduling for NLRMS 7/8 campus. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766725364... Meeting ID: 817 6672 5364 Passcode: hNr92f

A message from Mr. Leverette regarding 2021-2022 NLRMS 7/8 class scheduling: https://youtu.be/0ZS6QsiHDEk

Good evening! Please read the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the end of Virtual Learning Fridays on Friday, March 19, 2021. We will return to a five-day school model after spring break. Read the full letter here: https://5il.co/qe2p

6th and 7th grade Parents and guardians if you would like to know more about how to plan for your child's 2021-2022 academic school year then please join us for our Parent scheduling meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting don't worry the meeting will be recorded and posted on our Facebook page and website. There will be a link in the comment section of the Zoom meeting for you to send in your questions so they can be answered by the appropriate staff member. Topic: 6th and 7th grade Parent and Guardian- Scheduling Meeting Time: Mar 15, 2021, 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766725364... Meeting ID: 817 6672 5364 Passcode: hNr92f

Parent's and guardians we need to hear from you. Please click on the link below regarding NLMS 7/8 athletics. https://forms.gle/NGxZrpj1co1wUV246

This is National School Breakfast Week! This year's theme, “Score Big with School Breakfast,” reminds us all that school breakfast provides a healthy and energizing start to the day for students. Studies have shown that students who participated in the school breakfast program reached higher levels of achievement in reading and math, along with higher scores on standardized tests. The NLRSD Child Nutrition Department will celebrate this week by giving away prizes to students eating breakfast in the cafeteria.

Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! We are thankful for the employees in the NLRSD Maintenance Department for all that they do to keep our schools operating at a high level. Join us in celebrating our maintenance staff!

Parents and guardians, tomorrow March 1st our NLRMS 7/8 students will start taking the NWEA test. It’s very important that your child(ren) get a good night rest and also to do their best. The test schedule is below: March 1st & 2nd- Reading March 3rd & 4th - Science March 8th & 9th - Math Make-ups will start March 15th -18th.

NWEA testing will start on March 1st! Please check out the video link to get the most current information! https://youtu.be/TkAKqNhE6wc GO CATS!

All week, the NLRSD will celebrate "Transportation Staff Appreciation Week. We say THANK YOU to our drivers, aides, mechanics, and transportation leaders for all they do for the students and staff in this district. Join us in celebrating these true dynamic individuals!

The North Little Rock School District will return to normal operations on Tuesday, February 23. However, due to the lack of heat at Glenview and Meadow Park, these two campuses will continue with 100% virtual instruction for tomorrow. Here's the letter: https://5il.co/ptyh

Parents and guardians, students will be taking the NWEA test on the following days. March 1st & 2nd -Reading March 3rd & 4th -Science March 8th & 9th- Math March 15th & 18th Make-ups

NLRMS parents and guardians, Monday, February 22nd will be a 100% virtual day. Teachers will have instructions for students on their Google Classrooms.  Teachers will be available for check-ins with students from 8:10-10:00 am. During the check-in time, students can set up a time to meet with their teacher in a one-on-one meeting. Please make sure to have your child(ren) check his or her email so they can complete the Google attendance form as well. 

Please read the attached Superintendent's Message, which discusses 100% virtual instruction for Monday, February 22, 2021. Read the letter here: https://5il.co/psfs Stay safe, everyone!