NOMS PTSA Meeting Notes November 11, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 8:45 a.m. with 13 people in attendance including: Kim Finnicum, Cheryl Junion, Renae Riley, Jenny Stegeman, Betsy Lowe, Karen Morrison, Beth Scherer, Terri Stinebruner, Deborah Alston, Cynthia Paris, Jean Lewis, Laura Karaglanis and Robb Smith.
President’s Report: The fundraisers were both very successful, thanks for the great execution. Operation Spirit is winding down and had very positive response; there will be a spring program also. Discussed when to have the General PTSA board meeting next fall as there was a very low turnout, maybe hold it the night of recognizing Reflections winners?
The staff holiday luncheon is set for Dec. 12th, please contact Meg Demuth if you can help.
PTSA Blog – go there and visit, usually an update weekly
PTSA Scholarships – there are many available and Betsy will post on the PTSA web site, Betsy will also email all members of the PTSA for recommendations and if you have any candidates for the Volunteer award please let her know.
Principal’s Report: Bathroom update – currently working with the superintendent to get started, it is very frustrating so thanks for everyone’s patience.
Lots of new families have been visiting the school, currently we have 820 kids
STI will change to a new program in January but the new program works about the same
Getting 5 new classrooms by Fall 2009, the band room is being converted to an art room plus 4 other new rooms.
Accelerated classes will be looked at in Spring 2009 and if they are too large they could possibly be split.
Lunch detention, this is to finish up work not turned in, there will be no points deducted for late work if it is turned in, only consequences if not turned in.
Retaking tests = supposed to earn right to retake by gaining understanding of the material this is not for kids who just don’t listen.
Testing an alternate report card reporting with 1 teacher currently but will still have letter grades, more discussion later on this.
Secretary Report: The minutes stand approved
Corresponding Secretary: A card should be sent to Harrison Wilmes a 6th grader who broke his leg in a wrestling match.
Treasurer’s Report: The checkbook balance is $26,375.00 with net income at $15,021.00. Java has been paid but we still need to pay Paragon out of this.
Membership Report: No changes, membership is just under 1100 people with 8 staff members pending. Currently looking at a date for the ice cream social in January for all students that are a member. It was suggested to put an announcement out to kids 2 weeks before the ice cream social that if they want to sign up they can so they are aware before the actual day.
Fundraising Report: Little Caesar’s Pizza we will pick a date at the Dec. meeting to have the sale in January 2009. Snappy Tomato continues every month.
It was motioned by Deborah Alston and then tabled till December to do away with the NOMS Java Day each month due to low results
Paragon – The Tuesday before Thanksgiving will be the money scramble and other rewards from 2:00 – 3:30 during the assembly at NOMS.
Reflections Report: 78 kids participated covering 6 categories….a date and place to announce the winners is trying to be decided – NOMS is being considered with a Thursday night preferred.
Red Ribbon Week: Great Job with all activities for this week, thanks!
Newsletter Report: No copies were taken from school last month so it should just be posted at school and direct people to the website to read this. The next newsletter deadline is Friday November 14, 2008 and an update is needed from Java and Mr. Smith.
High Achiever Report: This is scheduled for Friday 11-14-08 from 1:30 – 3:00. Kids get invites tomorrow. Sysco is donating all the food so a big thank you to them! We will be serving Nachos and a bottle of water. There are approximately 601 High Achievers this quarter.
SBDMC Report: Currently working on school goals.
New Business: The holiday PTSA get together will be a luncheon at Olive Garden on December 10th at 11:30; we hope to see everyone there.
Laura Karaganis motioned to take 4 general PTSA meetings to 3 per year; this was seconded by Jean Lewis and passed unanimously. We will need to present this at the next general PTSA meeting for a vote.
There has been a request for funds for 7 LA teachers to get Black and white printers in their rooms so they are being asked which one they want and what the total cost would be and then a decision will be made
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN LITERATURE
By Nikihita Luthra
Wow, and So I Weep
6:47 AM
I look around me. Here I am, in my room. My tall mirror sits in front of me, surrounded by photo's of my friends.
My iPod is playing the eternally fresh and soothing voice of Bob Marley. His, "Is this love" rings with such passion that my insides are rising up my throat. A vertigo feeling overwhelms me. I have a seat on my white carpet, letting my bare legs stretch out as I place my naked back up against my bed. bob is singing to me, and I feel his voice echoing through my heart. I allow my tears to fall into the palm of my hands, as I whisper along, "is this love, is this love, is this love that I am feeling..." Wow, what passion he grants his listeners - what passion he grants me. My whole face is stained with tears, and my hands are cupped and wet.
As the song is ending, I cry harder. I don't want Bob to go. Come back Bob! I take my think arm, and press a button that makes my iPod replay Bob.
The shiny black finish of my iPod suddenly catches my attention. How sleek the design is. My hands feel a sudden urge to pry the thing apart. I want to see the engineering behind this tiny little machine that Bob sings to me from.
I don't, however, dissect the iPod. My amazement at the mechanism only grows. I am simply staring into the black square, and how brilliant it is. How much brainpower it must have taken to put together such a miracle object.
Holding it, my eyes follow my fingers. I flex them. How unique they look. Every muscle and every line signifies so much - long hours of writing in school, typing emails to loved ones, and making sound with a piano that most people call music. I place my iPod back on the speakers, and Bob is back.
Now, however, my focus isn't on his wowing voice. It's on me - my hands. My eyes trace up my arms, and I look down my bare chest, chin tucked. How beautiful and perfect the human body is. Everything works so dynamically.
Suddenly perplexed, I stand up swiftly and stare into my full-length mirror. What a miracle I am! To be alive in such perfect condition, oh my! My skin suddenly looks gorgeous. Wow, what force of nature could have created such a piece of engineering like my body? Nothing else could ever dream of matching up to my body-no science could even ponder about creating something so delicate yet strong, I think as I look down at my bulging veins, popping out from my arms. Wow! Why have I never taken the time to look at the way my body functions before?
I raise both my arms, and stretch my legs, into Da Vinci's famous pose. I flex my legs, and suddenly can feel all my energy, sending nerves up and down my naked body. Why have I never felt this way before? In the mirror, my blue windows-to-the-soul follows the curvature of my arms and shoulders. Looking at the mirror, I also see my friends' photos, taped to the edges of it.
I am in the middle, surrounded by other teenagers, laughing, hugging, and holding each other. My eyesight is getting fuzzy, and I need to sit down. An emotion so powerful is striking me, as I look at the love captured on the glossy paper. Affection. Pleasure. Gratification. My eyes are shedding tears. Let them fall, I tell myself.
Wow, how lucky I am to have such friendships. The bonds with those people - I can't even explain how much I love them. I love them so much. I am really crying now, but smiling too. And so I weep.
I am hugging my knees in a fetal position. Fetal - my thoughts stray to my aunt. She just found out she is pregnant. Wow, what a miracle the female body is. To be able to support another life on its own, and still have enough compassion left to love it, even though it eats up all your energy, nutrients, and time. Wow, how amazing women are. The love between a mother and her baby is unlike no other. Indescribable, right?
This makes me think of my mother. We had a fight last night. I try to remember what it was about, but my minor worries have vanished from my mind. Now, I am just crying, again, because of how much I love my mother. And my father, I cry for everyone. My family, my friends, my dog, my clothes, all the hungry people in the world, all the lucky people in the world, my beautiful self, healthy body, lovely confidence, and all the things in between. Good, bad or ugly, I am shedding tears almost as fast as my mind is racing from thought to thought. And so I weep, for all the happiness and beautiful things in the world.
When my mom taps on my locked door and tells me though the wood that I only have 10 minutes to finish getting dressed, I break my tears. I look up and respond with new found confidence, "Yes, mom, I am coming." I guess I have to get dressed now. I am in no rush. In fact, I go very slow, admiring every texture of every fabric I wrap myself in. I take in a whiff of my clothes and self, which smell naturally sweet - my distinct lovely fragrance has marked these clothes. No perfume - just a smell like me. I can't describe it, except, it felt good to take it in.
I get dressed so slow, because I am taking so much time admiring everything and how beautiful the world is. Why had I never noticed how deep the purple was of my curtains? Since when had my hair had strands of blond and red on my black looking head? Why was my eyesight so sharp today, noticing every fine detail of color and texture?
With this new outlook on the world, I walk downstairs continue my life. Everything is the same; I just see things for what they really are. The world is very in sync, and I take the time to notice how balanced and perfect everything is. Wow, wish I had seen this before, I think, following every observation of that day.
Wow, and So I Weep
6:47 AM
I look around me. Here I am, in my room. My tall mirror sits in front of me, surrounded by photo's of my friends.
My iPod is playing the eternally fresh and soothing voice of Bob Marley. His, "Is this love" rings with such passion that my insides are rising up my throat. A vertigo feeling overwhelms me. I have a seat on my white carpet, letting my bare legs stretch out as I place my naked back up against my bed. bob is singing to me, and I feel his voice echoing through my heart. I allow my tears to fall into the palm of my hands, as I whisper along, "is this love, is this love, is this love that I am feeling..." Wow, what passion he grants his listeners - what passion he grants me. My whole face is stained with tears, and my hands are cupped and wet.
As the song is ending, I cry harder. I don't want Bob to go. Come back Bob! I take my think arm, and press a button that makes my iPod replay Bob.
The shiny black finish of my iPod suddenly catches my attention. How sleek the design is. My hands feel a sudden urge to pry the thing apart. I want to see the engineering behind this tiny little machine that Bob sings to me from.
I don't, however, dissect the iPod. My amazement at the mechanism only grows. I am simply staring into the black square, and how brilliant it is. How much brainpower it must have taken to put together such a miracle object.
Holding it, my eyes follow my fingers. I flex them. How unique they look. Every muscle and every line signifies so much - long hours of writing in school, typing emails to loved ones, and making sound with a piano that most people call music. I place my iPod back on the speakers, and Bob is back.
Now, however, my focus isn't on his wowing voice. It's on me - my hands. My eyes trace up my arms, and I look down my bare chest, chin tucked. How beautiful and perfect the human body is. Everything works so dynamically.
Suddenly perplexed, I stand up swiftly and stare into my full-length mirror. What a miracle I am! To be alive in such perfect condition, oh my! My skin suddenly looks gorgeous. Wow, what force of nature could have created such a piece of engineering like my body? Nothing else could ever dream of matching up to my body-no science could even ponder about creating something so delicate yet strong, I think as I look down at my bulging veins, popping out from my arms. Wow! Why have I never taken the time to look at the way my body functions before?
I raise both my arms, and stretch my legs, into Da Vinci's famous pose. I flex my legs, and suddenly can feel all my energy, sending nerves up and down my naked body. Why have I never felt this way before? In the mirror, my blue windows-to-the-soul follows the curvature of my arms and shoulders. Looking at the mirror, I also see my friends' photos, taped to the edges of it.
I am in the middle, surrounded by other teenagers, laughing, hugging, and holding each other. My eyesight is getting fuzzy, and I need to sit down. An emotion so powerful is striking me, as I look at the love captured on the glossy paper. Affection. Pleasure. Gratification. My eyes are shedding tears. Let them fall, I tell myself.
Wow, how lucky I am to have such friendships. The bonds with those people - I can't even explain how much I love them. I love them so much. I am really crying now, but smiling too. And so I weep.
I am hugging my knees in a fetal position. Fetal - my thoughts stray to my aunt. She just found out she is pregnant. Wow, what a miracle the female body is. To be able to support another life on its own, and still have enough compassion left to love it, even though it eats up all your energy, nutrients, and time. Wow, how amazing women are. The love between a mother and her baby is unlike no other. Indescribable, right?
This makes me think of my mother. We had a fight last night. I try to remember what it was about, but my minor worries have vanished from my mind. Now, I am just crying, again, because of how much I love my mother. And my father, I cry for everyone. My family, my friends, my dog, my clothes, all the hungry people in the world, all the lucky people in the world, my beautiful self, healthy body, lovely confidence, and all the things in between. Good, bad or ugly, I am shedding tears almost as fast as my mind is racing from thought to thought. And so I weep, for all the happiness and beautiful things in the world.
When my mom taps on my locked door and tells me though the wood that I only have 10 minutes to finish getting dressed, I break my tears. I look up and respond with new found confidence, "Yes, mom, I am coming." I guess I have to get dressed now. I am in no rush. In fact, I go very slow, admiring every texture of every fabric I wrap myself in. I take in a whiff of my clothes and self, which smell naturally sweet - my distinct lovely fragrance has marked these clothes. No perfume - just a smell like me. I can't describe it, except, it felt good to take it in.
I get dressed so slow, because I am taking so much time admiring everything and how beautiful the world is. Why had I never noticed how deep the purple was of my curtains? Since when had my hair had strands of blond and red on my black looking head? Why was my eyesight so sharp today, noticing every fine detail of color and texture?
With this new outlook on the world, I walk downstairs continue my life. Everything is the same; I just see things for what they really are. The world is very in sync, and I take the time to notice how balanced and perfect everything is. Wow, wish I had seen this before, I think, following every observation of that day.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Reflections Celebration 2008
Winning Photography Images:
"Anast" by Megan Flanigan = Award of Excellence
"MOM=WOW" by Richard Schilling - Award of Merit
"360" by Evan Crept - Award of Merit
"The Unstopable Blaze" by Jake Johnson - Award of Merit
"The Rainbow" by Richard Cockerell - Award of MeritOn Thursday, December 4, the NOMS PTSA held its annual Reflections Award Celebration. We had 79 entries in the Reflection Program this year. We had several entries in Literature, Photography and Visual Arts. We are so pleased to announce the winners of the Reflections contest as follows:
In Music Composition: Award of Excellence to Kayvon Ghayoumi
In Dance Choreography: Award of Excellence to Anna Rauh
In Dance Performance: Award of Excellence to Anna Rauh and Adama Kamara
In Visual Art: Award of Excellence to Nikita Luthra
Award of Merit to Kayvon Ghayoumi and Allison Hall
In Photography: Award of Excellence to Megan Flanigan
Award of Merit to Richard Schilling, Evan Crept, Jake Johnson, & Dalton Cockerell
Honorable Mention to Isabel Watkins, Caitlin Francesconi, Niki Harrison & Miranda Conway
In Literature: Award of Excellence to Nikhita Luthra
Award of Merit to Matthew Fraser, Katarina Dewey, Reed Oliver, & Amanda Jack
Honorable Mention to Landon Jones and Gray Alston
Congratulations to all our Reflection participants for the excellent work submitted in this program.
All Award of Excellence and Award of Merit winners recieve a check for $25 and advance to the District Level Competition. Thank you again for participating and we look forward to your participation next year.
In Music Composition: Award of Excellence to Kayvon Ghayoumi
In Dance Choreography: Award of Excellence to Anna Rauh
In Dance Performance: Award of Excellence to Anna Rauh and Adama Kamara
In Visual Art: Award of Excellence to Nikita Luthra
Award of Merit to Kayvon Ghayoumi and Allison Hall
In Photography: Award of Excellence to Megan Flanigan
Award of Merit to Richard Schilling, Evan Crept, Jake Johnson, & Dalton Cockerell
Honorable Mention to Isabel Watkins, Caitlin Francesconi, Niki Harrison & Miranda Conway
In Literature: Award of Excellence to Nikhita Luthra
Award of Merit to Matthew Fraser, Katarina Dewey, Reed Oliver, & Amanda Jack
Honorable Mention to Landon Jones and Gray Alston
Congratulations to all our Reflection participants for the excellent work submitted in this program.
All Award of Excellence and Award of Merit winners recieve a check for $25 and advance to the District Level Competition. Thank you again for participating and we look forward to your participation next year.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
THANKSGIVING BREAK
We hope you have a memorable Thanksgiving Break!
Thank you for donating canned or boxed food items to the Beta Club. They will be donating these items to others that need them. It's so nice to see members of our school community give back to surrounding community.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for donating canned or boxed food items to the Beta Club. They will be donating these items to others that need them. It's so nice to see members of our school community give back to surrounding community.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
NOMS REFLECTIONS AWARDS CEREMONY
To all students that participated in the Reflections Program and their parents...
Medals are awarded to Award of Excellence, Award of Merit and Honorable Mention
The top five finalists in each catagory continue to the District Level.
This year we had 78 participants with entries in the following catagories: Musical Composition, Dance Coriography, Dance Performance, Literature, Art, and Photography.
We look forward to seeing you on December 4.
Sincerely,
Kellie Harrison
Reflections Chairperson &
Betsy Lowe
PTSA President
You are cordially invited to attend the
NOMS Reflections Award Ceremony
Thursday, December 4, 2008
7:00 p.m.
NOMS Media Center
Medals are awarded to Award of Excellence, Award of Merit and Honorable Mention
The top five finalists in each catagory continue to the District Level.
This year we had 78 participants with entries in the following catagories: Musical Composition, Dance Coriography, Dance Performance, Literature, Art, and Photography.
We look forward to seeing you on December 4.
Sincerely,
Kellie Harrison
Reflections Chairperson &
Betsy Lowe
PTSA President
HIGH ACHIEVER SUCCESS - first term at NOMS
On Friday, November 14 the NOMS PTSA sponsored the first High Achiever Party of this school year. The students (per grade level) were excused from class for 20 minutes to enjoy nochos with/without cheese sauce and socialize with their friends.
There were 597 students that reached High Achiever Status. AWESOME!!! Way to go kids. In order to be a High Achiever, you have to have all A's or all A's and B's on the report card and not have any disciplinary write ups. In 6th grade there were 92 all A's and 138 all A's and B's for a total of 230. In 7th grade there were 71 all A's and 112 all A's and B's for a total of 183. In 8th grade there were 62 all A's and 122 all A's and B's for a total of 184.
A great big thank you goes to Laura Powers and Renea Riley for coordinating and hosting the High Achiever Party. Also, a huge thank you to all the volunteers that came to help. The kids really enjoyed themselves!
There were 597 students that reached High Achiever Status. AWESOME!!! Way to go kids. In order to be a High Achiever, you have to have all A's or all A's and B's on the report card and not have any disciplinary write ups. In 6th grade there were 92 all A's and 138 all A's and B's for a total of 230. In 7th grade there were 71 all A's and 112 all A's and B's for a total of 183. In 8th grade there were 62 all A's and 122 all A's and B's for a total of 184.
A great big thank you goes to Laura Powers and Renea Riley for coordinating and hosting the High Achiever Party. Also, a huge thank you to all the volunteers that came to help. The kids really enjoyed themselves!
Red Ribbon Week at NOMS 2008
Red Ribbon Week 2008!!!
Thank you to everyone- all students and staff- for participating in an awesome week of celebrating our smart choices at NOMS!! A special thank you to all of the students that signed their pledges to BE DRUG FREE!! Great job to everyone!!
The correct Guess winners were:
Courtney Brewer of the SMARTies. There were 624 and she guessed 623! She won the SMARTies AND a $50.00 gift card! She also won 60 glue sticks AND dry erase markers for her Target teacher, Mrs. Souza. Great job Courtney!
Colin Sanborn was the winner of the mints! There were 709 and Colin guessed 710. He also won a $50.00 gift card as well as the mints for his Target teacher, Mr. Duvall. Great job for you too Colin!
Mrs. Crisp class won the annual door-decorating contest!! Congratulations! We are planning the Pizza Party NOW and they also won a $200.00 classroom voucher!! Great artwork and creativity guys!
Congratulations to all of the winning students of the daily drawings, who chose to sign their pledges to remain drug free!! Enjoy your $$ gift cards as well!
This being my first year at NOMS, I just want to say that it was a privilege to work with the help of Mrs. Russo, the INCREDIBLE office staff, Lisa Karr, Pauline Wasser, Stephanie Dobson, Theresa Mollak, The NOMS Beta club, and The NOMS and NOHS entertainment committees! A thank you as well to the NOMS Booster club for their awesome donation to our Red Ribbon Week celebration!
Red Ribbon Week 2009 is already in the planning so get those pens ready to sign your new pledges to BE DRUG FREE and MAKE SMART CHOICES!!
Sincerely,
Cindy Morgan
Thank you to everyone- all students and staff- for participating in an awesome week of celebrating our smart choices at NOMS!! A special thank you to all of the students that signed their pledges to BE DRUG FREE!! Great job to everyone!!
The correct Guess winners were:
Courtney Brewer of the SMARTies. There were 624 and she guessed 623! She won the SMARTies AND a $50.00 gift card! She also won 60 glue sticks AND dry erase markers for her Target teacher, Mrs. Souza. Great job Courtney!
Colin Sanborn was the winner of the mints! There were 709 and Colin guessed 710. He also won a $50.00 gift card as well as the mints for his Target teacher, Mr. Duvall. Great job for you too Colin!
Mrs. Crisp class won the annual door-decorating contest!! Congratulations! We are planning the Pizza Party NOW and they also won a $200.00 classroom voucher!! Great artwork and creativity guys!
Congratulations to all of the winning students of the daily drawings, who chose to sign their pledges to remain drug free!! Enjoy your $$ gift cards as well!
This being my first year at NOMS, I just want to say that it was a privilege to work with the help of Mrs. Russo, the INCREDIBLE office staff, Lisa Karr, Pauline Wasser, Stephanie Dobson, Theresa Mollak, The NOMS Beta club, and The NOMS and NOHS entertainment committees! A thank you as well to the NOMS Booster club for their awesome donation to our Red Ribbon Week celebration!
Red Ribbon Week 2009 is already in the planning so get those pens ready to sign your new pledges to BE DRUG FREE and MAKE SMART CHOICES!!
Sincerely,
Cindy Morgan
Friday, November 14, 2008
PTSA HOLIDAY PARTY
To all PTSA members,
You are cordially invited to attend the
NOMS PTSA Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 10
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Olive Garden Restaurant
@ Brownsboro Crossing
(Costco shopping center)
RSVP: Betsy Lowe @ betsy4kids@aol.com
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
High Achiever Party Set - November 14
High Achiever Information: Please read:
At North Oldham Middle School the PTSA sponsors a program called High Achievers. This program was started many years ago as a means of congratulating students for not only maintaining good grades, but also good citizenship while at school. So many time kids are rewarded for sports or extra curricular activities, but not academics. High Achievers is our way of rewarding them for what they do while in school. In the past there has been some confusion about who attends a High Achiever party. Each student that earns all A's or all A's and B's on their report card and did not get a disciplinary write up for that term is invited to the High Achiever party. This disciplinary does not include lunch detentions. A parent is informed of disciplinary write ups at the time it occurred.
We are very excited to be hosting the first High Achiever party of the year. Within a few weeks of receiving their grades, all High Achievers will be celebrated for their hard work with a party, held in the cafeteria sponsored by the NOMS PTSA. The kids really enjoy this time out of class.
Another change the committee made this year, is to not use the High Achiever Card. The High Achiever card was a card full of half-priced or discounted items at area businesses. Last year, we polled several families and found that the cards were not used, and many parents had not even seen the HA card. While some families used them, many did not, so the decision was made not to do them this year.
Let's face it - the best reward is getting out of class to have some fun with friends! Having said that, we are so excited to have Sysco ready to donate whatever treat we want to serve our kids for this first party. We want extend a HUGE thank you to Joe Watkins and Steve Neely, who work at Sysco for their help and support of High Achievers.
Sincerely,
Renae Riley and Laura Powers
At North Oldham Middle School the PTSA sponsors a program called High Achievers. This program was started many years ago as a means of congratulating students for not only maintaining good grades, but also good citizenship while at school. So many time kids are rewarded for sports or extra curricular activities, but not academics. High Achievers is our way of rewarding them for what they do while in school. In the past there has been some confusion about who attends a High Achiever party. Each student that earns all A's or all A's and B's on their report card and did not get a disciplinary write up for that term is invited to the High Achiever party. This disciplinary does not include lunch detentions. A parent is informed of disciplinary write ups at the time it occurred.
We are very excited to be hosting the first High Achiever party of the year. Within a few weeks of receiving their grades, all High Achievers will be celebrated for their hard work with a party, held in the cafeteria sponsored by the NOMS PTSA. The kids really enjoy this time out of class.
Another change the committee made this year, is to not use the High Achiever Card. The High Achiever card was a card full of half-priced or discounted items at area businesses. Last year, we polled several families and found that the cards were not used, and many parents had not even seen the HA card. While some families used them, many did not, so the decision was made not to do them this year.
Let's face it - the best reward is getting out of class to have some fun with friends! Having said that, we are so excited to have Sysco ready to donate whatever treat we want to serve our kids for this first party. We want extend a HUGE thank you to Joe Watkins and Steve Neely, who work at Sysco for their help and support of High Achievers.
Sincerely,
Renae Riley and Laura Powers
NOMS PTSA meeting minutes - October 29, 2008
NOMS PTSA Meeting Notes October 29, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 8:50 a.m. with eleven people in attendance including: Lyne Church, Kellie Harrison, Pauline Moore, Cheryl Junion, Jean Lewis, Kim Finnicum, Betsy Lowe, Beth Scherer, Jenny Stegeman, Lana Rice and Cynthia Paris.
President’s Report: Mr. Smith could not join us but wanted us to know the school is doing great and just was designated a Pacesetter School by the state of KY, only 61 schools got this recognition and 55 of them were elementary schools and 4 out of the other 6 were selective admissions schools so another huge accomplishment for NOMS!!!
· Thank you to Jenny Stegeman for all her efforts on the Paragon fundraiser
· Thank you to Cindy Morgan for an exciting Red Ribbon Week and would you please share
the Oreo balls recipe that you gave the teachers, maybe even post it on the PTSA Blog?!
· Bathrooms – should begin next week with renovations
· Report cards go home 11-3-08
· There will be a general PTSA meeting on 11-6-08 in the evening, a member from the
American Mothers, Inc. Organization will speak to us.
· Please bring topic ideas for the January general PTSA meeting in Nov.
· It was unanimously voted to move the meeting to the second Weds. Of the month again so that the principal or a representative would be able to join us, the meetings will be at 8:45 in the NOMS cafeteria.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the last meeting stand approved
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: No report, continue to send any updates to Stephanie for
her to send cards out.
Treasurer’s Report: Current Checkbook balance on 10-28-08 is $34, 702.00 but Java and
Paragon need to be paid and then the balance will be about $18,500.00.
Membership Report: No updates at this time
Fundraising Report:
· Java brought in $13733.90 in gross sales, there is just 1 order left to complete
· Paragon brought in $13,080.00 in gross sales, we get 40% of this or $5232.00, the delivery
date is 11-7-08 at 12:45 to organize or 2:30 – 3:00 to help distribute to the kids and they
need help to do this!
· 25 late Paragon orders were received which will increase the revenue when they are
processed
· Little Caesar Pizza Fall Sale – It was unanimously decided to move this fundraiser to after
the first of the year
Programs Report:
· Reflections: We had 65+ entries this year. Checking into getting them displayed
somewhere. Working on Barnes and Noble in early December to acknowledge the
participants and recognize the winners, date and time tbd.
· Red Ribbon Week: Thank you to Cindy for a great week. There was something for every
teacher everyday which they really appreciated.
· High Achiever’s: Date tbd but thinking about the 3rd week in Nov. and each class will get
20 mins. in the cafeteria. Discussed the discount cards and the overall majority said they
never redeemed them if they even knew their kids got them so discontinue this. Maybe
get a coupon for a Blizzard to give away? Ice cream cone coupons not wanted. Discussed
the Good Grades – Good Citizenship rules and it was felt that this should be better
explained to parents/kids maybe through the PTSA Blog and/or the announcements.
· Staff Appreciation week – Lana will bring us a proposal to increase this budget in an effort
to make this a special week for our staff at NOMS.
Newsletter Report: Deadline for the next newsletter is 11-7-08, please get your information to Laura Karaglanis.
School Directories: These have been delivered to the office and will be distributed soon. Thank you to Janice Gant for her hard work on these.
SBDM Report: No report
Meeting Adjourned at 10:17 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 8:50 a.m. with eleven people in attendance including: Lyne Church, Kellie Harrison, Pauline Moore, Cheryl Junion, Jean Lewis, Kim Finnicum, Betsy Lowe, Beth Scherer, Jenny Stegeman, Lana Rice and Cynthia Paris.
President’s Report: Mr. Smith could not join us but wanted us to know the school is doing great and just was designated a Pacesetter School by the state of KY, only 61 schools got this recognition and 55 of them were elementary schools and 4 out of the other 6 were selective admissions schools so another huge accomplishment for NOMS!!!
· Thank you to Jenny Stegeman for all her efforts on the Paragon fundraiser
· Thank you to Cindy Morgan for an exciting Red Ribbon Week and would you please share
the Oreo balls recipe that you gave the teachers, maybe even post it on the PTSA Blog?!
· Bathrooms – should begin next week with renovations
· Report cards go home 11-3-08
· There will be a general PTSA meeting on 11-6-08 in the evening, a member from the
American Mothers, Inc. Organization will speak to us.
· Please bring topic ideas for the January general PTSA meeting in Nov.
· It was unanimously voted to move the meeting to the second Weds. Of the month again so that the principal or a representative would be able to join us, the meetings will be at 8:45 in the NOMS cafeteria.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the last meeting stand approved
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: No report, continue to send any updates to Stephanie for
her to send cards out.
Treasurer’s Report: Current Checkbook balance on 10-28-08 is $34, 702.00 but Java and
Paragon need to be paid and then the balance will be about $18,500.00.
Membership Report: No updates at this time
Fundraising Report:
· Java brought in $13733.90 in gross sales, there is just 1 order left to complete
· Paragon brought in $13,080.00 in gross sales, we get 40% of this or $5232.00, the delivery
date is 11-7-08 at 12:45 to organize or 2:30 – 3:00 to help distribute to the kids and they
need help to do this!
· 25 late Paragon orders were received which will increase the revenue when they are
processed
· Little Caesar Pizza Fall Sale – It was unanimously decided to move this fundraiser to after
the first of the year
Programs Report:
· Reflections: We had 65+ entries this year. Checking into getting them displayed
somewhere. Working on Barnes and Noble in early December to acknowledge the
participants and recognize the winners, date and time tbd.
· Red Ribbon Week: Thank you to Cindy for a great week. There was something for every
teacher everyday which they really appreciated.
· High Achiever’s: Date tbd but thinking about the 3rd week in Nov. and each class will get
20 mins. in the cafeteria. Discussed the discount cards and the overall majority said they
never redeemed them if they even knew their kids got them so discontinue this. Maybe
get a coupon for a Blizzard to give away? Ice cream cone coupons not wanted. Discussed
the Good Grades – Good Citizenship rules and it was felt that this should be better
explained to parents/kids maybe through the PTSA Blog and/or the announcements.
· Staff Appreciation week – Lana will bring us a proposal to increase this budget in an effort
to make this a special week for our staff at NOMS.
Newsletter Report: Deadline for the next newsletter is 11-7-08, please get your information to Laura Karaglanis.
School Directories: These have been delivered to the office and will be distributed soon. Thank you to Janice Gant for her hard work on these.
SBDM Report: No report
Meeting Adjourned at 10:17 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
NOMS PTSA General Meeting
NOMS PTSA is pleased to welcome Mrs. Heather Deshler, Kentucky 2008 Young Mother of the Year as our guest speaker at the November PTSA General Meeting.
Date: November 6 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: NOMS Media Center
Mrs. Deshlers was selected by American Mothers, Inc. in February. She will be sharing information about the organization as well as "How to help teenagers make good choices."
The meeting is being held in the media center at NOMS. You will also have an opportunity to view the book fair going on this week at NOMS.
Questions, please contact Betsy Lowe at 749-4339 or betsy4kids@aol.com
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Paragon
The Paragon orders will go home with your student on Friday, November 7. If your son or daughter has a lot of product coming home, you will probably need to pick it up at the school. Orders are available for pick up between 1:30 and 4:15 on Friday, November 7.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Stegemann.
Also, if you are interested in helping that Friday, please contact Jenny - she'd love your help!
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Stegemann.
Also, if you are interested in helping that Friday, please contact Jenny - she'd love your help!
Reflections Competition
Reflection Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in early December. The district awards ceremony is being held in January. Please continue to read the daily announements for updates.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Red Ribbon Week Door Decorations
Ms. Green's door
Amazing!
Awesome!
Very well said!
Excellent!Red Ribbon week was a huge success at NOMS! The students were very involved in each of the daily activities and discussions. The end-of-week assembly was amazingly great!!! I hope you and your family have had a chance to discuss the challenges that face middle school kids and made a plan on how to "MAKE GOOD CHOICES!"
Mustangs are #1
Also, please thank Cindy Morgan and her committee for doing such an excellent job with Red Ribbon Week at NOMS! We appreciate all their hard work and commitment to the kids.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday - Mint for Breathing
Thursday - Our Lungs are "MINT" for breathing.
Did you know that your lungs contain almost 1500 miles of airways and that every minute you breathe in 13 pints of air?? Our lungs do important work! But smoking cigarettes makes it difficult for our lungs to function well. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer…not suspected, not in some cases, but KNOWN to cause cancer! In fact, about 8.6 million people in the US have at least one serious illness caused by smoking. These illnesses are preventable – all we need to do is be sure we are smoke-free! Our lungs are not “mint” for processing chemicals, our lungs are “mint” for breathing!
Sincerely,
Lisa Bowman
7th Grade Counselor at NOMS
Wednesday - We CAN do it!
WEDNESDAY - We CAN be drug Free.
“I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” This is my favorite quote that inspires me to act even when I don’t quite feel like it at times. With the increased need for canned goods in our community, we can all contribute in small ways that together has such a large impact. For now, let it be an extra canned good in the pantry thrown in your child’s backpack to bring to school. We have 814 students in our building. What a great act of compassion!
Sincerely,
Teresa Forrest
6th Grade Counselor at NOMS
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tuesday - Red Ribbon Week
TUESDAY - Don't Get STUCK on Drugs.
Tuesday is: come by the table in the lunch room and guess the number of SMARTies. The winner will be announced Friday for a special prize ALONG with the SMARTies. The winning teacher of the glue sticks will be announced as well! Three participant drawings will be announced at the end of the day.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
MONDAY - Too Smart to Start
Parents,
Monday is the first day of Red Ribbon week! Please join NOMS and NOMS PTSA as we celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week!!
For fun ... “Which students will have the lucky numbers on their “Drug Free” pencils to win prizes given through out the day?? They will find out on Monday!
Best wishes,
Betsy Lowe
NOMS PTSA President
Monday is the first day of Red Ribbon week! Please join NOMS and NOMS PTSA as we celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week!!
Monday, Oct. 27~“Too Smart to Start!!"
Today kids will receive a Drug Free pencil from the PTSA in their target classes. More than that, they will be reminded of the importance of making "SMART" choices in their lives. Smart choices about friends, homework, responsibility, relationships, respect, free time, and more. In my home we have a saying, "Choose the Right," meaning - make the right choice, and a question "What's the right thing to do? - whatever situation you are in - they can ask themself this question; hopefully it will make a difference.For fun ... “Which students will have the lucky numbers on their “Drug Free” pencils to win prizes given through out the day?? They will find out on Monday!
Best wishes,
Betsy Lowe
NOMS PTSA President
Saturday, October 18, 2008
New Bathrooms at NOMS
From the servey it is obvious that there is a HIGH importance on the bathroom renovation project at NOMS. Thanks for sharing your opinion!
According to OCBE, the bathrooms at NOMS should be completed over the fall break.
According to OCBE, the bathrooms at NOMS should be completed over the fall break.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Minutes from the September PTSA meeting
NOMS PTSA Meeting Notes September 24, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 9:05 a.m. with eleven people in attendance including: Kim Finnicum, Betsy Lowe, Jean Lewis, Nancy Stevens, Stephanie Mattingly, Beth Scherer, Pauline Moore, Kellie Harrison, Cheryl Junion, Deborah Alston and Karen Morrison.
Principal’s Report: No report
President’s Report: The gym banner is up from the spring 2008 spaghetti dinner auction.
* A big thank you to Nancy Stevens and Deborah Alston for all their hard work on the Java fundraiser
* Thanks to Cheryl Junion and everyone that helped to make such a fun Kentucky Kid’s Day
* Thanks to Laura Karaglanis for a great newsletter
* Betsy will check on using the one call system to update PTSA members on meetings
Secretary’s Report: The August 27, 2008 meeting notes will be corrected under fundraising to read $7000.00 vs. $7.0 and with this correction the minutes stand approved.
Corresponding Secretary Report: Stephanie is sending out congratulations to Mrs. Pohlman and Mr. Williams
Treasurer’s Report: There is a correction to last month’s report that PTSA membership has taken in over $5000.00 not $2700.00.
Membership Report: We now have 1083 members (643 parents, 384 students and 56 staff). Directories are off to the printer, a few people signed up late and will not be included in the directory this year.
Fundraising Report: The Java fundraiser brought in gross proceeds of $10, 269.50 with net proceeds being approximately $5, 000.00 with a few more orders still coming in to be included later. Nine students were winners of the $100.00 daily prize, the top 10 overall sellers will receive $100.00 each and the top overall seller will receive $200.00. The classroom with the most dollars sold will win breakfast in the cafeteria on 10-3-08 from 8:30 – 9:30. Java will be distributed on 11-3-08.
Paragon Fundraiser: Kick off will be at the assembly on 9-25-08 with orders due 10-9-08. There is a flyer that tells about selling initiatives and prizes based on dollars they sell and the top seller at NOMS will receive $100.00 while the class that participates the most will receive a pizza party.
Reflections Report: Entries are due 9-25-08 and there will not be an extension due to the windstorm as students have had plenty of time to enter. There is currently no dance judge but there are no dance entries either, all other categories are covered with judges.
Kentucky Kids Day Report: It was a fun morning with the red carpet rolled out and kids entering school getting their pictures taken and asked for their autographs which was a super idea, they loved it! A video with pictures and music was shown in the afternoon and the students really enjoyed that too! Next year it was recommended to call and remind the volunteers who sign up as six people volunteered but only one person showed up to help on the red carpet.
Red Ribbon Week: October 13 – 17th
Each day of this week there will be a fun activity for the kids to participate in and win prizes all which reinforce being drug free. Wednesday Oct. 15th students are asked to bring in one canned good item to donate to the Harvest Food Bank. For Friday’s assembly all kids are invited to wear red and the winner of the door decorating contest will be announced. We need volunteers so please email Cindy Morgan at Cindy.Morgan@insightbb.com if you can help out.
Newsletter Report: Great job on the first newsletter!
SBDM Report: No report as the meeting was cancelled.
New Business Report: Ernie Harris sent a letter congratulating the NOMS Odyssey of the Mind team so Betsy will get it framed and hung up in the school.
* WWW.SOS.KY.GOV has information from the Secretary of State, Trey Grayson that gives
information about state issues if you are interested.
* If anyone know someone that should be nominated for the Kentucky Young Mother of the Year Representative for American Mothers Inc. (www.americanmothers.org) (kids 18 and under) please let Betsy Lowe know betsy4kids@aol.com.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 9:05 a.m. with eleven people in attendance including: Kim Finnicum, Betsy Lowe, Jean Lewis, Nancy Stevens, Stephanie Mattingly, Beth Scherer, Pauline Moore, Kellie Harrison, Cheryl Junion, Deborah Alston and Karen Morrison.
Principal’s Report: No report
President’s Report: The gym banner is up from the spring 2008 spaghetti dinner auction.
* A big thank you to Nancy Stevens and Deborah Alston for all their hard work on the Java fundraiser
* Thanks to Cheryl Junion and everyone that helped to make such a fun Kentucky Kid’s Day
* Thanks to Laura Karaglanis for a great newsletter
* Betsy will check on using the one call system to update PTSA members on meetings
Secretary’s Report: The August 27, 2008 meeting notes will be corrected under fundraising to read $7000.00 vs. $7.0 and with this correction the minutes stand approved.
Corresponding Secretary Report: Stephanie is sending out congratulations to Mrs. Pohlman and Mr. Williams
Treasurer’s Report: There is a correction to last month’s report that PTSA membership has taken in over $5000.00 not $2700.00.
Membership Report: We now have 1083 members (643 parents, 384 students and 56 staff). Directories are off to the printer, a few people signed up late and will not be included in the directory this year.
Fundraising Report: The Java fundraiser brought in gross proceeds of $10, 269.50 with net proceeds being approximately $5, 000.00 with a few more orders still coming in to be included later. Nine students were winners of the $100.00 daily prize, the top 10 overall sellers will receive $100.00 each and the top overall seller will receive $200.00. The classroom with the most dollars sold will win breakfast in the cafeteria on 10-3-08 from 8:30 – 9:30. Java will be distributed on 11-3-08.
Paragon Fundraiser: Kick off will be at the assembly on 9-25-08 with orders due 10-9-08. There is a flyer that tells about selling initiatives and prizes based on dollars they sell and the top seller at NOMS will receive $100.00 while the class that participates the most will receive a pizza party.
Reflections Report: Entries are due 9-25-08 and there will not be an extension due to the windstorm as students have had plenty of time to enter. There is currently no dance judge but there are no dance entries either, all other categories are covered with judges.
Kentucky Kids Day Report: It was a fun morning with the red carpet rolled out and kids entering school getting their pictures taken and asked for their autographs which was a super idea, they loved it! A video with pictures and music was shown in the afternoon and the students really enjoyed that too! Next year it was recommended to call and remind the volunteers who sign up as six people volunteered but only one person showed up to help on the red carpet.
Red Ribbon Week: October 13 – 17th
Each day of this week there will be a fun activity for the kids to participate in and win prizes all which reinforce being drug free. Wednesday Oct. 15th students are asked to bring in one canned good item to donate to the Harvest Food Bank. For Friday’s assembly all kids are invited to wear red and the winner of the door decorating contest will be announced. We need volunteers so please email Cindy Morgan at Cindy.Morgan@insightbb.com if you can help out.
Newsletter Report: Great job on the first newsletter!
SBDM Report: No report as the meeting was cancelled.
New Business Report: Ernie Harris sent a letter congratulating the NOMS Odyssey of the Mind team so Betsy will get it framed and hung up in the school.
* WWW.SOS.KY.GOV has information from the Secretary of State, Trey Grayson that gives
information about state issues if you are interested.
* If anyone know someone that should be nominated for the Kentucky Young Mother of the Year Representative for American Mothers Inc. (www.americanmothers.org) (kids 18 and under) please let Betsy Lowe know betsy4kids@aol.com.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Red Ribbon Week now after fall break
Dear Parents,
We want to let you know Red Ribbon Week has been moved back to the week AFTER fall break, October 27 - October 31.
Please see post (further down) that shares what is going to happen each day.
Thanks!
We want to let you know Red Ribbon Week has been moved back to the week AFTER fall break, October 27 - October 31.
Please see post (further down) that shares what is going to happen each day.
Thanks!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
JAVA products delivered Friday
Hi Parents,
Please join me in thanking Nancy Stevens, Shelly Heckenberg, Deborah Alston and Susan Spayd for all their hard work putting on this fundraiser. They've done a great job! We raised approximately $4500. By far, the top product ordered was the Hot Chocolate.
In case you didn't know, the JAVA fundraising products were distributed to students on Friday, October 10. If your NOMS student didn't bring home their JAVA products, please contact the school. There were a few orders that were turned in late that will be delivered next Friday. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Nancy Stevens.
Thank you for supporting our fabulous MUSTANGS!!!
Please join me in thanking Nancy Stevens, Shelly Heckenberg, Deborah Alston and Susan Spayd for all their hard work putting on this fundraiser. They've done a great job! We raised approximately $4500. By far, the top product ordered was the Hot Chocolate.
In case you didn't know, the JAVA fundraising products were distributed to students on Friday, October 10. If your NOMS student didn't bring home their JAVA products, please contact the school. There were a few orders that were turned in late that will be delivered next Friday. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Nancy Stevens.
Thank you for supporting our fabulous MUSTANGS!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Paragon Orders and Money Due Today
Hi Parents,
I hope you found the products of this fundraiser of higher quality and choice than that from last year. The time has come to turn in the order forms and money. Please make checks payable to: NOMS PTSA. Your student can turn in the check, order form and "Lockerful of Fun" prize form in the manilla envelope that was provided at the start of the sale.
Thanks again for your support. Everything you do supports the school and the PTSA. The product will be delivered in approximately three weeks. If you have any questions please contact Jenny Stegeman.
Thanks again!
I hope you found the products of this fundraiser of higher quality and choice than that from last year. The time has come to turn in the order forms and money. Please make checks payable to: NOMS PTSA. Your student can turn in the check, order form and "Lockerful of Fun" prize form in the manilla envelope that was provided at the start of the sale.
Thanks again for your support. Everything you do supports the school and the PTSA. The product will be delivered in approximately three weeks. If you have any questions please contact Jenny Stegeman.
Thanks again!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
New Look at NOMS
In case you haven't been to the school lately, their is a new trend going around - the mohawk!
Last year Mr. Smith promised to get a mohawk if the kids met their target goal of 110. Well, they did even better - 111! WAY TO GO MUSTGANGS!
Minutes of August 27, 2008
NOMS PTSA Meeting Notes August 27, 2008
The meeting was called to order at Java Brewing by Betsy Lowe at 9:02 a.m. with 19 people in attendance including: Betsy Lowe, Cynthia Paris, Renae Riley, Kellie Harrison, Lyne Church, Holly Ansman, Beth Scherer, Cheryl Junion, Jean Lewis, Nancy Stevens, Stephanie Mattingly, Kim Finnicum, Karen Morrison, Pauline Wasser, Terri Stinebruner, Pauline Moore, Deborah Alston, Laura Karaglanis, Robb Smith and Jenny Stegeman.
Principal’s Report:
- Bathroom update – The district office is getting bids and finalizing contractors with the intention of the renovations to the front bathrooms being done over fall break in October, plus all 4 bathrooms will be receiving higher partitions at that time.
President’s Report:
- The PTSA ended up donating $11,000 towards the bathroom renovation
- Thanks to all volunteers who worked registration, it went very smoothly
- Thanks to Monica for her excellent job on the Birthday bulletin boards
- If you have not gotten your black PTSA binder from Betsy please do so asap, also along the way this year, as you plan your events please keep notes on your planning time frames, what worked – what didn’t, future ideas etc. for the next person to be able to look back on
- Loretta Shake takes care of our website so please send anything you need posted to her but be patient as we have changed servers and it is a bit challenging to load new items right now
- General PTSA meeting will be 8-28-08 at 5:30 to present the budget for approval and welcome the 6th grade parents to North.
Corresponding Secretary:
- Please send anything you hear about to Stephanie Mattingly and she will send a card, this month a card was sent to Mrs. Tuney as her aunt passed away
Treasurer’s Report:
Current checkbook balance as of 7-23-08 is $14,621.00.
- Approximately $5,000.00 taken in for Membership and Directories is not in the #’s
- Made $1,700.00 at the PTSA sponsored dance with $502.00 in expenses
- $11,000.00 being written to NOMS for the bathrooms
- Approximate balance after above adjustments will be $7,519.00
- A motion by Lyne Church was proposed to add a line for Operation Spirit to the Treasury recap not to be listed in the operating budget and was seconded by Jean Lewis and passed unanimously. These monies taken in will help offset the $400 we spent for workbooks in the beginning of the project.
Membership Report:
- We currently have 1026 members including 637 parents, 376 kids and 13 staff. There has been a challenge from other Middle schools to see who can get the most staff signed up, Mr. Smith will encourage the staff for us.
Fundraising Report:
- Java update = kick off is 8-29-08 with forms going home with students. Every 5 bags a student sells they can bring in a coupon to enter a daily drawing for $100.00 which will be given away for 8 days in a row. The top seller overall will receive $200.00 and sellers 2-9 will receive $100.00 each. The class with the most sales in $ volume will win a fancy breakfast. Our goal is $7,000.
- Paragon Update = last year generated almost $7.0, 42% was from the gift catalog. Kick off date is 9-25-08 with orders due 10-8-08. An assembly to kick off this would be great which Mr. Smith said he thinks will tie into an assembly about test results and award winners
Kentucky Kids Day update
This is 9-23-08 and the plan is to make a DVD of the kids again which will be shown at the end of the day in the classrooms. The red carpet will be out to welcome kids in the a.m. with paparazzi taking photos of the kids. Decorations and a treat are still being discussed.
Reflections Report:
The theme this year is “Wow” and the deadline for entries is 9-25-08 with everything to district by 10-15-08. They are working on securing judges and getting this on the website.
Newsletter Report:
Articles are due on 9-5-08 to Laura so the newsletter can be out by 9-10-08. It was motioned by Robb Smith that there be 5 newsletters a year going forward and seconded by Jean Lewis then passed unanimously so the 5 newsletters will be in September, November, January, March and May.
SBDM Report: Mr. Smith said the only update was the new food policy that no food would be allowed in classrooms.
New Business: It was decided that future PTSA meetings would start at 8:45 a.m. with the next meeting being on 9-24-08 with location TBD.
Meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Red Ribbon Week Plans!
Parents,
Red Ribbon week is only two weeks away. Please join NOMS and NOMS PTSA as we celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week!!
Monday, Oct. 27~“Too Smart to Start!! “Which students will have the lucky numbers on their “Drug Free” pencils to win prizes given through out the day??
Tuesday, Oct.28~ “Don’t get STUCK on Drugs!!” Sign the drug free pledge and guess how many SMARTies candies are in the jar and win a jar of glue sticks for your target teacher!! (And SMARTies for the student!) Every guess will be entered in a drawing for prizes through out the day!
Wednesday, Oct. 29~ “We CAN be Drug Free!” How many CANNED goods CAN we collect for our community Harvest Food Bank or Dare to Care! Please have your son or daughter bring in a CANNED food item to contribute to the food drive. Every participant will be entered in prize drawings through out the day~ AND do something good for our community!
Thursday, Oct. 30~“ Our Lungs Are MINT for Breathing!” Correctly guess the number of Mints and win them for your Target class! All participants will be entered into drawings through out the day for additional prizes!
Friday, Oct. 31~Red Ribbon Ceremony~ Students and Staff are all invited to wear RED!! There will be entertainment and the winners of the team door-decorating contest will be announced at the assembly~
This is an important week to remind students not only to be DRUG FREE, SMOKE FREE, and ALCOHOL FREE!! But also NOT TO GIVE IN TO PEER PRESSURE, DON'T DO IT!!! As parents we are sometimes timid to approach these subjects, this is an opportunity to speak freely with your child and empower them to not enter into the temptations. Come up with a plan of what to say.
Encourage all students to participate this week and to talk about MAKING GOOD CHOICES -
AVOIDING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL!!!
Red Ribbon week is only two weeks away. Please join NOMS and NOMS PTSA as we celebrate making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week!!
Monday, Oct. 27~“Too Smart to Start!! “Which students will have the lucky numbers on their “Drug Free” pencils to win prizes given through out the day??
Tuesday, Oct.28~ “Don’t get STUCK on Drugs!!” Sign the drug free pledge and guess how many SMARTies candies are in the jar and win a jar of glue sticks for your target teacher!! (And SMARTies for the student!) Every guess will be entered in a drawing for prizes through out the day!
Wednesday, Oct. 29~ “We CAN be Drug Free!” How many CANNED goods CAN we collect for our community Harvest Food Bank or Dare to Care! Please have your son or daughter bring in a CANNED food item to contribute to the food drive. Every participant will be entered in prize drawings through out the day~ AND do something good for our community!
Thursday, Oct. 30~“ Our Lungs Are MINT for Breathing!” Correctly guess the number of Mints and win them for your Target class! All participants will be entered into drawings through out the day for additional prizes!
Friday, Oct. 31~Red Ribbon Ceremony~ Students and Staff are all invited to wear RED!! There will be entertainment and the winners of the team door-decorating contest will be announced at the assembly~
This is an important week to remind students not only to be DRUG FREE, SMOKE FREE, and ALCOHOL FREE!! But also NOT TO GIVE IN TO PEER PRESSURE, DON'T DO IT!!! As parents we are sometimes timid to approach these subjects, this is an opportunity to speak freely with your child and empower them to not enter into the temptations. Come up with a plan of what to say.
Encourage all students to participate this week and to talk about MAKING GOOD CHOICES -
AVOIDING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL!!!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Purpose of the PTSA
The Purposes of PTSA
· To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship
· To raise standards of home life
· To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth
· To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
· To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
NOMS day at JAVA
For any of you that enjoy of cup of hot coffee or hot chocolate, the last Wednesday of every month is NOMS Education Day at Java Brewing Co. in Prospect.
Be sure to mention NOMS when you place your order and 20% of the sales will be donated to NOMS PTSA.
See you at Java's!
Question? call Holly Ansman 228-9694
Be sure to mention NOMS when you place your order and 20% of the sales will be donated to NOMS PTSA.
See you at Java's!
Question? call Holly Ansman 228-9694
Fall Fundraiser
Hi Parents and guardians,
We have just started this year's Fall Fundriaser. The money earned from this fundraiser will be used to help offset the cost of the bathroom renovations and to fund the school needs for the remainder of the year.
We know not everyone likes to do fundraising, so if that's the case we understand, donations are also excepted. Please make checks payable to NOMS PTSA.
The kids have a long list of available prizes they can earn from selling various amounts of product. The prizes are listed on the green sheet that came home with the cataglog along with a "Lockerful of Prizes" booklet. Some of the most exciting prizes are:
We have just started this year's Fall Fundriaser. The money earned from this fundraiser will be used to help offset the cost of the bathroom renovations and to fund the school needs for the remainder of the year.
We know not everyone likes to do fundraising, so if that's the case we understand, donations are also excepted. Please make checks payable to NOMS PTSA.
The kids have a long list of available prizes they can earn from selling various amounts of product. The prizes are listed on the green sheet that came home with the cataglog along with a "Lockerful of Prizes" booklet. Some of the most exciting prizes are:
- Hamburger phone
- stuPENdous Prize (pen filled with money)
- Money and candy scramble for selling 15 items or more
- Deal or NO deal where they can win up to $100
- Top Selling Class gets a Pizza Party
Money is due at the time of the order. Orders are due at NOMS by 10/8.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jenny Stegeman at 614-6043
Friday, September 26, 2008
Red Ribbon Week
RED RIBBON WEEK is coming up soon.
Please mark your calendar for October 13 -17 as Red Ribbon Week. At NOMS we hope this is a special time for you to talk with your middle school child(ren) about making good life decisions.
More information on Red Ribbon Week to come. Be looking for it.
Reflections Contest
Dear NOMS families,
Today is the last day to turn in a Reflections Piece. If you forgot to get your parent's signature, it's not too late. Turn your piece in on Monday in the front office at NOMS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kellie Harrison at harrisgk@bellsouth.net or at 553-5184.
Thanks for all your support.
Winners will be announce after October Break.
Today is the last day to turn in a Reflections Piece. If you forgot to get your parent's signature, it's not too late. Turn your piece in on Monday in the front office at NOMS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kellie Harrison at harrisgk@bellsouth.net or at 553-5184.
Thanks for all your support.
Winners will be announce after October Break.
Kentucky Kids Day at NOMS
Look at some of the SUPERSTARS at NOMS!
Kentucky Kids’ Day was celebrated at North Oldham Middle School on September 23, 2008. This special day was set aside for students to send the message to each child that he or she is a special and unique individual who is respected and loved.
At North Oldham Middle School our theme for the day was “You’re a Star”. Before school, students were invited to walk the red carpet. Paparazzi (parents) were on hand to take photos and get autographs from all our stars.
During lunch students enjoyed a video set to music. Stars of the video were our very own North Oldham Middle School students.
At North Oldham Middle School our theme for the day was “You’re a Star”. Before school, students were invited to walk the red carpet. Paparazzi (parents) were on hand to take photos and get autographs from all our stars.
During lunch students enjoyed a video set to music. Stars of the video were our very own North Oldham Middle School students.
Thursday's Assembly
Mr. Griffen say, "Go For it!"
Mr. Arterburn and Mr. Fiorini - WELL DONE!
Mr. Smith puts his money where his mouth is -
And the hair is gone!
NOMS became alive with excitement at 2:00 p.m. this past Thursday. For the PTSA it was the kick off of their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Paragon Fall Fundraiser. Kids should have come home with a clear plastic envelope filled with all the details and informatin you need. The exciting thing this year ... is ... if they sell three items by Monday and bring in the orange sheet signed by you - they get a cool security camera immediately. At the assembly the kids were shown other rewards for support the program...the money pen, the money scramble, and the "Deal or NO Deal" opportunity. They really seemed excited. Robb Smith, Jeff Griffin, Jenny Stegeman and Betsy Lowe were the lucky contestants to participate in the mock "Money Candy Scramble." Betsy came away with four candy bars and four dollars, Mr. Smith only walked away with a dollar (but later on he received a free haircut so I think we're even), Ms. Stegeman came away with approximately the same winnings as Betsy, but the clear winner was Jeff Griffin - something like eight candy bars and lots of dollar bills. At least I got chocolate.
For the school it was the assembly to give honor where honor was due.
Three teachers were honored:
Ms. Jennifer Terry was selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Ms. Loretta Smith received her doctorate Ed. D - she is now Dr. Loretta Shake!
Ms. Keely Green was selected as the National History Teacher of the year.
Presentation of the award!
Then the scores for the school were announced ... drum roll please ... 111.3 - they beat their goal.
What you have to know is that last year at this same assembly, Mr. Smith promised to get a mohawk hair cut if the kids met their goal ... and guess what ... he did along with several others.
It was the highlight of the assembly. See above photos!
Meet your President
Hello,
My name is Betsy Lowe; I've lived in Oldham County six years. I am currently serving as the PTSA president at NOMS. This is my third year as president. Most people think I'm crazy to be that involved, but in all honesty - I love it. I love being around the kids and I love supporting the school they attend. I also enjoy serving with the wonderful group of men and women that serve on the PTSA Board. I have the greatest respect for our schools administration and staff. They work everyday for the development and growth of our children.
Please feel free to contact me via email at betsy4kids@aol.com with any questions regarding the NOMS PTSA.
Thanks, and have a great day! GO MUSTANGS!
Welcome to the All New PTSA BLOG!
I am so excited to welcome you to the new PTSA WEB PAGE design in BLOG form. All PTSA information is now available in this blog form. You can access the PTSA roster, calendar, minutes of board meetings, budget, upcoming events, contest results, etc. Since a blog is interactive please feel free to comment on anything that you think will help improve our venture into the blogging world.
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