Great Bingo Party!

Dear Bingo Party Volunteers,

Wow! What a great afternoon with all 3 

grade levels. I want to personally thank everyone who donated items and/or worked during a party today. 

We got more than 40 NEW PTSA members on top of the fun and games. Hopefully, the NOMS students enjoyed their 20 minute "break" with us too!

Kindest regards,

Richelle McCoy

VP of Membership

Social Norms at NOMS

Social Norms Survey

Gender: M (52%)    F (48%)  N=707 Grade: 6(31%) 7(38%) 8(31%)    N=712

 Thinking back over the past week, what did you have for breakfast the most? N=706
20% - Had no breakfast  
30% - Cold cereal
12% - Donuts/poptarts 
12% - Bagel  
26% - Hot breakfast



 What is the most important character trait you value in others? (only one) N=705
44% Friendship  
35% Honesty  
  2%  Patience        
18%  Funny          



        Strongly                           Strongly
 At this school . . .           Agree Agree Disagree              Disagree
I feel that other students
care about me             28%   62%         8%        2% N=716
I feel that teachers care
about me                     48%   44%     5%    2% N=717
I am encouraged to help
and respect others              52%   45%     2%    1% N=718
I fit in                                32%   53%    10%             5% N=716
Other students look up
to me                      13%   52%    29%    6% N=713
It’s easy to make friends
here                      43%   42%    13%    3% N=710
I am happy here most
of the time                      43%   45%    9%    3% N=712
Teachers try and stop
the kids who are bullies      33%   45%    16%    6% N=712

 Who is your favorite singer? (circle one) N=653
15% - Lady Gaga      
38% - LMFAO          
13% - Justin Bieber  
12% - Pitbull            
  7% - Lady A    
15% - Taylor Swift  

 How often do you think students in each of the following categories are approached by other students or anyone else and offered tobacco, alcohol or other drugs during school hours?
                      
                                 Never   1-2 times   1-2 times     Weekly      Daily
                                          a year          a month                                    
Yourself                  91% 6%                 1.5% 1% 0%
Students at NOMS 44% 40%                 10% 5% 1%


 What type of technology do you use the most? (choose one) N=703
40% Cell phone  
18% Ipod 
25%   Computer 
17%   TV          



 If you thought that another student at NOMS was using alcohol, tobacco or using prescription medications without a doctor’s note, what would you do? (Circle all that apply)  N=717

15% - Do nothing, say nothing
32% - Tell a friend
58% - Tell a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher, counselor or coach
23% - Talk to the student about the use

 Who do you trust to tell you the truth on a subject?N=717
59% - Parents
62% - Best Friend    
29% - Teacher      
19% - Religious Ldr      
21% - Sister/Brother
11% - Other Adult        


 How many of your closest friends have ever . . .
                                                      0         1-2    3-4 5 or more
Had an alcoholic drink 70%  19%     5% 5%   N=711
Used any type of tobacco    87%         10%     1% 2%   N=710
Used marijuana   92%           5%     1% 2%   N=709
Inhaled in order to get high 80% 15%     2% 2%   N=709
Used prescription drugs without
 a doctor’s note                      93%           5%      1% 1%   N=707

 What movie do you want to see most this holiday season? (choose one)  N=673
Twilight:  Breaking Dawn (29%)
We Bought a Zoo (13%)
Muppets (18%)
Hugo(5%)
Arthur Christmas (5%)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (21%)
The Adventures of Tintin(8%)

 What statement below about student use of tobacco (including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco) do you feel best represents your own attitudes? (choose one)  N=713
93%  Tobacco use is never a good thing
   4%    Occassional tobacco use is ok, but not daily use
   3%    Daily tobacco use is ok if that is what the individual wants to do

 Where do you get your information?  (choose one)  N = 634
32% - Family                      
22% - Teachers                
27% - Friends                  
19% - Google/Internet  

During the past 30 days how many times have you . . .
                                                                 0      1-2 3-4 5 or more
Had an alcoholic drink                 95%  5% 0% 0% N=712
Used any type of tobacco              98% 1% 1% 0%   N=712
Used marijuana   99%  1% 0% 0% N=711
Inhaled something in order to get high 98% 2% 0% 0%   N=712
Used prescription drugs without a
doctors note                                     99%   1% 0% 0%   N=712

Do you talk in your sleep?     N=696
Yes = 36%  
No = 64%

Do you still sleep with a stuffed animal? N=709
Yes = 23%  
No =  77%

How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to . . .
Very      Wrong      A Little         Not Wrong
                                       Wrong                     Bit Wring           at All            
Drink alcohol                     76%     16% 7% 1%    N=714            
Smoke marijuana               96%        3% 1% 0%  N=711
Use prescription drugs    91%      5% 3% 1%    N=708
    *without dr note          
Smoke tobacco                 93%      5% 1% 1%    N=709

 Do you bite your toenails?     Yes = 4% No = 96%   N=713

 Thinking over the past week, how often did you exercise (at least 20 minutes)?  N=714
 3%   - 0 times      
20% - 1-2 times  
29% - 3-4 times  
49% - 5 or more

Pizza Hut for NOMS!!!

NOMS PTSA is excited to announce our partnership with PizzaHut in Prospect.  Our Partnership cards will entitle the card holder to one free pizza a month for the next twelve months.  The cards can be purchased for $10.00 with all proceeds staying with the PTSA to fund our programs and help fill the technology wish list at year end.  

To order your cards, please send contact Shari Newman (sfrynew@insightbb.com) or Missy Klein (kleinmelissa@att.net).  Payments can also be dropped off at the Middle School Office for the PTSA.. be sure to include your child's name and grade so we can send the card home.  

Thank you!

Legislative Message

Dear PTA leaders and parents,

Please contact your legislator via e-mail or phone requesting them to be opposed to HB 89 relating to school councils.

This bill calls for limiting the participation of parents serving on the school based councils by requiring at least one parent residing within the boundaries of the school district to serve on the council.

We feel this is an unfair disadvantage to parents whose children are lawfully enrolled in a school. Once a student is registered in a school then the parent/guardian should have all the rights as any other parent, including the parents’ right to run for school council.

Parents are one of the major stakeholders in our schools and we feel that this additional restriction would make it harder to get parent representation on the councils. It is often not easy to convince parents to run for school council and we do not want to place additional barriers on them.

To e-mail your legislator, go to www. lrc.state.ky.us, go to“Who’s My Legislator” and find your person. You must write or e-mail to both of your House Representative and Senator.

Legislative Message Line is 1-800-372-7181 Leave a message to your legislator.

High Achievers

Mark your calendar for February 29 for all those high achievers at NOMS!

Blasting into the Bingo Beyond!!!

6th grade:  1:30 - 2:00
7th grade:  2:00 - 2:30
8th grade:  2:30 - 3:00

It promises to be another wonderful event sponsored by the NOMS PTSA.

Oldham County Dollars for Scholars

OCDFS Sponsors,

It's official! As of today, our scholarship application is online at
www.ocdfs.org. Please help us get the word out to potential applicants.
Can you please post something on your website, put in your newsletter,
post on your Facebook page, put on a bulletin board, etc. Any help in
getting the word out to potential applicants would be greatly
appreciated. You can "copy and paste" the information below or use the
flyer attached.

Additionally, please put Tuesday, May 22nd on your calendar for our
annual Awards Ceremony where we honor our recipients. It is much more
rewarding if you are there to personally award your scholarship to the
student.

We will be looking for volunteers to help review and score applications
in March. Additional information and dates will follow.

We would like to add a couple of new board members to our organization.
If you have interest, please contact Pam Brown pamela.brown10@gmail.com

Additional sponsors are also most welcome.

We'd like to thank you, again, for your support. With out you, our
sponsors, we wouldn't be able to make such a difference for our future.

Together, we can make a difference!

Cindy Hack
Publicity Chair
502.376.7653

Information to place in newsletters, online etc:

Attention High School students that are Oldham County residents!
Scholarship money is available thru Oldham County Dollars for Scholars.
OCDFS is a 7 year old non-profit organization and already has 56
sponsors who are offering 79 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000
totaling $76,600. By submitting only one application, students can apply
for multiple scholarships.

Applications can be downloaded now from the organization’s website.
Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.

To learn more about Oldham County Dollars for Scholars go to
www.ocdfs.org or contact the chapter president, Pamela Brown
pamela.brown10@gmail.com 693.6632. You can also visit us on Facebook.
Volunteers and donations for new scholarships are always welcome.

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Call Cindy Hack, then start to pack!
Cindy Hack, CRS, GRI, CNHS, SFR, REALTOR
RE/MAX Properties East
502.376.7653 direct
502.243.2184 fax
www.hacknpack.com

January Minutes

NOMS PTSA

Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2012

Meeting called to order at 9:02 a.m. 

In attendance:  Nikki Feuquay, Jenny Stegeman, Shari Newman, Beth Scherer, Lyne Church,

Jennie Walz, Meg Demuth, Robb Smith, Jennifer Finnigan, Richelle McCoy, Cheryl Cooper, Laura Forbes, Denise Rohrbach, Lana Rice, amd Leah Simpson.

President Report:  Jenny Stegeman 

The Social chair for the 8^th grade promotion and Operation Parent are still open.

Please give your feedback on the OCBE School Calendar for next year at survey money.  There are three proposals up for adoption.

Jenny attended a meeting on Dec. 20 that was about Superintendent Paul Upchurch retiring.  These new committees choose Karen Held to sit on a new committee to help choose a new Superintendent candidate.  The Board is not obligated to hire this person, however would like this process to go forward.  May 1 the committee will present their selection to the OCBE.

Oldham County does not support advertising on the sides of the school buses and that will not be happening in OC as in other districts.

Our PTSA Bylaws need reviewed and changed by the end of the year.  Committee will be chosen at next meeting.

SBDM elections will be held this year for one position.

Principal’s Report:  Rob Smith

Discussed the year at the half way point. And is pleased overall with the success thus far.

He is expecting an increase in student population next year, some where around 850.  Instruction will stay basically the same except some changes in Lang. Arts to reflect new state standards.

Secretary Report:  Nikki Feuquay

October’s meeting minutes were reviewed and a motion to accept as written was made by Cheryl and seconded by Richelle. Vote was called and passed.  The November meeting minutes were presented and a motion to accept as written was by Denise and seconded by Cheryl.  A vote was called and passed.

VP Membership Report:  Richelle McCoy

A bingo party is planned for Feb. 29 for all student members of the PTSA. 6^th grade will begin at 1:30-1:50, 7^th grade will begin at 2-2:30, and 8^th grade will be 2:30 –2:50.

Treasurers Report:  Cheryl Cooper

$16,069.69 beginning balance, expenditures of $6,483.18, with income of $86.00 resulting in a current balance of $9,672.51 for this month.

Beautification report:  Open

Birthday Board:  Monica Helsley

Secret Pals: Lyne Church- going well. 

VP of Programs: Nicole Matts

8^th Grade Promotion: open

High Achievers:  Jill Tarvestad- 

Kentucky Kids Day:  Lana Rice and Leah Simpson-

Red Ribbon Challenge:  Lana Rice and Leah Simpson-

They will hold three more events this year.  Kick butts, to encourage kids not to smoke.  Health department will come out .An Alcohol awareness PSA, done by the 8^th graders in video form, contest.  Healthy choices handouts will also be given out.  

They are applying for a $500 grant through challengers. 

Reflections:  Jane Luzzio-

Next Years theme will be Magic of the Moment.

Talent Show:  Leslye Schumacher

Teacher Appreciation week:  Julia Warfield-

Working on teacher appreciation week.  She needs pictures of all the teachers for a poster.  Rob will help her.

VP of Fundraising:  Missy Klein

Fall fundraiser:  Beth Scherer- 

Social/Dance Chair:  Open.  

Dance date is April 27.  Laura Forbes volunteered to run this and take Social chair.

Pizza fundraising:  Shari Newman

Little Ceasars fundraiser will be held at a later date.

Board of Directors:

Community Council:  Pauline Moore- 

The KDE and Oldham County websites have good information about the new State Standards.

Corresponding Secretary:  Jennie Walz-

Mrs. Bramlage and Mrs. Dalton are expecting.

Hospitality:  Meg Demuth-

December luncheon was a great success.

Legislative:  Nicole Wilson.

PTSA Website:  Betsy Lowe-

Newsletter:  Tamara Ledford- 

Facebook:  Dierdre Morley

SBDM: Jennifer Finnigan, Kimberly Kinnison-

School Directory:  Holly Ansman-.

Volunteer Coordinator:  Pauline Moore-

SEPTA Rep.:  Jenny Walz-

Operation Parent rep.:  Open

Old Business;  Jenny Stegeman

Board tabled issue of microwaves that are needed in the Café.  Today Beth Scherer motion that we give $150.00 to purchase new microwaves, second by Richell McCoy.  A vote was called and motion passed.

New Business:  Jenny Stegeman

Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m..

Reflection Award Celebration Scheduled

Dear Parents of NOMS Reflections Winners:

The 2011-2012 Reflections Celebration is Sunday, January 22, at 2:30 at the Oldham County Arts Center (see attached invitation).  All Reflections school winnners will be recognized, district winners will be announced, and refreshments will be served.

This celebration is always a really nice recognition of the students' work and the students enjoy looking at other winners' work that is on display.  Hope to see you there!

Jane Luzzio
NOMS Reflections Chair

Reflection Program Announces Winners

Congratulations

to the 2011 Reflection Winners from North Oldham Middle School!

NOMS Reflections Winners 2011-2012:
Photography:	3rd Place	Brady Eck
	2nd Place	Brady Eck
	1st Place + $25	Brady Eck
Visual Arts:	2nd Place	Jasmyne McCoy
	1st Place + $25	Olivia Luzzio
Literature:	3rd Place	Noemi Leibman
	2nd Place	Olivia Luzzio
	1st Place + $25	Christina Li
Choreography:	1st Place + $25	Mackenzie Eck
These winning entries have moved on to represent NOMS at the district level of competition.

Happy Thanksgiving

To all the parents, teachers, students, staff and administration

 - the NOMS PTSA wishes you a 

safe and happy Thanksgiving break!  

Enjoy your most precious possession … 

your family.

Fundraiser Items set to go home

Paragon fundraiser items will go home with students on Monday, Nov. 7.

Thanks!
Beth Scherer

Connect for Respect

Efforts to combat bullying in our schools and in cyberspace is receiving nationwide attention and PTA’s are taking a leadership role through the Connect for Respect initiative.

 On the national level last month the Department of Education and many other federal agencies brought the education community together for an anti-bullying summit.  The conference was an opportunity to share best practices and Connect for Respect was one of the initiatives shared with  attendees.  All this week CNN will run a series on bullying, details are at http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2011/bullying/.

 One of the areas highlighted during the Department of Education conference was the lack of appropriate legislation to protect our children from bullying and this is why our advocacy efforts are so important.  Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown signed a crucial bill to protect students in California from bullying and harassment.  The California State PTA sponsored the bill and was instrumental in its passage.  Congratulations to Carol Kocivar, State President, Paul Richman, State Executive and all our advocates in California for this significant achievement.  The link to California’s press release is at 

http://hq-salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6485/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=108738.

 I want to make sure we are aware of all state efforts to address bullying; if there are legislation efforts or campaigns in your state, please let me know at ehargis@pta.org.  Also, please contact me directly if you would like additional information.

 

Eric Hargis, National PTA

 

Poster Contest for Middle School Students

Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout (GSO) contest for elementary and middle schools.  All you need to do to enter is a poster representing this years theme “The Me I Want 2B is Tobacco-Free!”  I will be happy to come to your school and pick up all entries on Wed. November 2^nd and get them to our BHNE Representative in LaGrange….this would be a good activity to incorporate into RED RIBBON WEEK…..tell the students prior to Fall Break….they can get going on it….while on vacation?

Terri Franklin

Oldham County Challengers

(502)222-2340 office

(502-222-7559 fax

http://www.OldhamCountyChallengers.com

http://www.weprovidethechaser.com

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Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:44 PM
To: terri@oldhamcountychallengers.com
Subject: Call for Entries 2011 - Elementary and Middle Schools.doc

Categories:               Elementary schools                  Middle schools     

 

*All Jefferson County and Oldham County elementary and middle school students, including homeschooled students, are welcome to participate.

    

                                                                        PRIZES

Students:                     A $30 gift card, which can be used at The Summit, will be awarded to the 1^st place winning student in each category.

Ribbons and certificates will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners, as well as Best of Show.

Teachers:                    A $20 gift card will be awarded to the teacher of each 1^st

                                    place winning student.

                       

HOW TO ENTER

Theme:                        All posters must relate to this year’s theme: 

                                                                        The Me I Want 2B is Tobacco-Free!  

                       

Rules:                          Each entry must include the student’s name, grade, school and

                                    teacher’s name,  telephone number and email address on the

                                    back of the poster.  Only one entry per student.

Size:                            Entries must be at least 11” x 14” and no larger than 22” x 28”.  The

artwork may be in any medium. 

Judging:                      Posters will be judged on interpretation of theme, originality and

                                    visual impact.

Deadline:                     Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2011 to the American Cancer Society, 701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40203, Baptist Hospital East/Marketing &

                                    Public Relations Office, 4000 Kresge Way, 1^st floor, Louisville,

KY 40207 or Baptist Hospital Northeast, ATTN: Lisa Houle, Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department, 1025 New Moody Lane, La Grange, KY 40031.  Electronic entries may be sent to Michelle Webb atMichelle.Webb@cancer.org. 

Winners will be notified on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at Baptist Hospital East on Thursday, November 17, 2011.  All posters become the property of the American Cancer Society and may be used to promote the 2011 Great American Smokeout in Jefferson and Oldham County.