1. WELCOME TO THE NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL CHANNEL GO HIGHLANDERS!

2. FEBRUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 24 HAVE A GREAT WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY Integrity Making choices that help you be the best person you can be.

4. 6 th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH DYLAN MILLER MANUEL ARMENTA

5. 5 th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH HENRY GORDON TRENTON SOUCY

6. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK KUPER LALE MAKAYLA KREMERS

7. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 BREAKFAST ($1.35): Donut w/Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Chicken Strips/French Fries/Chilled Pears/Hot Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): DELI SANDWICH/LETTUCE & TOMATO, PICKLE/FRUIT/MILK W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

8. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 BREAKFAST ($1.35 ): Oatmeal w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Chicken Wrap/Tater Tots/Mixed Fruit/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): CHICKEN NUGGETS/HOT ROLL/TOSSED SALAD/FRUIT/MILK FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 BREAKFAST ($1.35): Egg & Cheese Biscuit/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Lasagna/Garden Salad/Breadstick/Rosy Applesauce/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.60): Salad LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Pizza and Tossed Salad/Fruit/Milk FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 BREAKFAST ($1.35): Poptart w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Salisbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes w/gravy/Green Beans/Hot Roll/Chocolate Cake/ Milk LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Corn Dog/Tater Tots/Fruit/Milk FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 BREAKFAST ($1.35): Biscuit & Gravy/FRUIT JUICE/MILK LUNCH TRAY( $2.35): Pig In an Blanket/Baked Beans/Juice Bar/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.60): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.60): Chicken Strips/Hot Roll/French Fries/Fruit/Milk FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE.

12. ANNOUNCEMENTS LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR EVERYONE WEDNESDAY (8:00-8:15) THURSDAY (8:00-8:15) FRIDAY (8:00-8:15)

13. ANNOUNCEMENTS LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR BAND STUDENTS 2:30-3:00 TUESDAY: GREGORY/LIMBOCKER/KAREUS WEDNESDAY : BALL/RIGGS/MARION THURSDAY: GOODPASTER/KNEELAND/PERKINS

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS February 21 – February 24 Take Your Family to School Week!!! PTA would like to buy your breakfast! 7:15-7:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 21—5th grade Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal with Toast Wednesday, February 22—6th grade Breakfast Cereal or Egg & Cheese Biscuit

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS February 21 – February 24 Take Your Family to School Week!!! You are invited to come and eat lunch with your child. Please fill out a form ahead of time and send it to school with your child. These are on our website. Thursday, February 23—5th grade Lunch (11:20-12:00) BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPEN DURING LUNCH Hot Tray: Salisbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes with Gravy/Chocolate Cake/Hot roll/$3.50 per Person Basket: Corndogs/Tater Tots/Fresh Fruit/ $3.50 per Person Salad Bar: Salad/Fresh Fruit & Vegetables/$3.50 per Person OR YOU MAY BRING LUNCH TO YOUR CHILD. You are also invited to visit for 30 minutes after lunch observing and participating in your child’s classroom.

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS February 21 – February 24 Take Your Family to School Week!!! You are invited to come and eat lunch with your child. Please fill out a form ahead of time and send it to school with your child. These are on our website. Friday, February 24—6th grade Lunch (12:00-12:40) BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPEN DURING LUNCH Hot Tray: Pig in a Blanket/Baked Beans/Juice Bar/Hot Roll/3.50 per Person Basket: Chicken Strips/Fries/Fresh Fruit/Hot Roll/ $3.50 per Person Salad Bar: Salad/Fresh Fruit & Vegetables/$3.50 per Person OR YOU MAY BRING LUNCH TO YOUR CHILD. You are also invited to visit for 30 minutes after lunch observing and participating in your child’s classroom

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS Changes for Spirit Squads due to Reconfiguration Spirit Teams for 2012-2013 Northridge Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8) Northridge Middle School Dance Team (7-8) Butterfield Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8) Butterfield Middle School Dance Team (7-8) Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Cheerleaders (9) Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Dance Team (9) Van Buren High School Cheerleaders (10-12) Van Buren High School Dance Team (10-12) No pep club No pre-requisites required to try out for any of the spirit teams

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2012-2013 CHEER AND DANCE MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS Parents please note the important dates below. The parent meeting prior to tryouts is MANDATORY in order for your child to eligible to try out. At these meetings parents will receive a spirit squad handbook and all tryout information. Spirit Coaches will explain all the changes, what games each team will attend, anticipated practice schedules, camp dates, cheer competitions, etc… Principals and Head Spirit Coaches will also be at these meetings to explain scheduling changes and address any questions. VBHS Freshmen Academy Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 8 th graders) Sunday, February 19 th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom VBHS Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 9 th -11 th graders) Sunday, March 4 th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom Butterfield Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6 th and 7 th graders) Sunday, April 1 st 2:00 VBHS Saferoom Northridge Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6 th and 7 th graders) Sunday, April 1 st 3:30 VBHS Saferoom

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2012-2013 CHEER/DANCE Tryout Dates March 5-9, VBHS Freshmen Academy Dance Tryouts March 12-16, VBHS Freshmen Academy Cheer Tryouts March 26-30, VBHS Dance Tryouts April 2-6, VBHS Cheer Tryouts April 16-20, Butterfield Cheer and Dance Tryouts April 23-27, Northridge Cheer and Dance Tryouts

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 SPRING BOOKFAIR 8:00-2:00 NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY

22. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Fran Hall(5 th ) Jeannine Gregory(23rd) Judy McClure-Lincks(27th) Lisa Pixley(27th)

23. Let’s Have a Great Week!