2010 Reflection Winners at the School level

Congratulations to the following students for participating and placing in the NOMS PTSA Reflections Contest. Visual Arts 1st place-Abigail Beno 2nd place-Amy Cai 3rd place-Lynsey Neill Literature 1st place-Isaiah Bryant 2nd place-Jasmyne McCoy 3rd place-Sanjaya Mahesh 4th place-Manassa Kannan 5th place-Erin Olsson Musical Composition 1st place-Keyon Ghayoumi Photography 1st place-Richard Schilling 2nd place-Lucas Walz 3rd place-Manasaa Kannan 4th place-Richard Schilling

Reflections and Taste of Broadway Celebration

CHORUS GROUPS: Tuesday at 2:00 there will be a School Assembly. It will be action packed with Mr. Crawford’s groups singing, Dance Team dancing….

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM: Our very own Jane Luzzio will kick the program off and will be announcing Reflections Winners and presenting them with checks.

FUNDRAISER REWARDS: Beth Scherer and Tom Stone will be doing Paragon Fundraiser Prizes!! Come out and join the fun!

Have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday! Drive safely if you are traveling and know you are very appreciated by NOMS!

High Achiever Party Approaches

Dear Friends and Family members of NOMS,

If you are new to NOMS you are in for a treat - really. For those that are familiar with High Achievers - our first one this year is just around the corner.

One of my favorite programs sponsored by the NOMS PTSA is the High Achiever Celebrations! High Achiever celebrations are held at the end of each grading period for those that scored A's or A's and B's on their report card and didn't receive any Disciplinaries during the term.

On Friday, December 3 - NOMS PTSA will be hosting the 6th, 7th and 8th grade High Achiever celebrations in the NOMS cafeteria. The schedule is as follows:

6th grade: 1:30

7th grade: 2:00

8th grade: 2:30

If you are able to volunteer for this joyous occasion please contact Richelle McCoy (see PTSA Board). If you are unable to volunteer but would like to donate a carton of soda (cans please), please drop them off at the NOMS front office labeled HA.

Thank you so much for all that you do as parents to help your children understand the importance of good grades and good behavior! It really shows!

Stay Connected with Your Teen

Lessons from Red Ribbon Week

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem

1. Do not compare yourself to others - Everyone is different and unique. There is no other person exactly like you.
2. Don't put yourself down - You will become what you say and think you are.
3. Admit mistakes - Refuse to keep beating yourself up over them. You are your own worst critic. Don't keep tearing yourself down.
4. Be kind - To you and to other people.
5. Think positive - Don't dwell on others' negative comments.
6. Be involved - Hang out with people who are positive, who like being with you and enjoy life.
7. Learn to laugh - Even at yourself - experience the humor in life.
8. Encourage, accept and respect - Help others accept themselves.
9. Be positive - How long can you go without saying something negative?
10. Guard media - Messages in what you hear, watch and read should encourage and build you up.