Warrior Weekly
Nokomis Regional Middle School March 31, 2023
From the Principal’s desk…
We are wrapping up March with a “Good Luck” send off to our NRMS Show Chorus groups who are competing at the state festival Saturday in Millinocket! They have been working hard since last fall, and no matter how tomorrow goes, we are proud of their commitment and hard work!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Warrior Athletics:
Middle school baseball and softball tryouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 3rd
and April 4th
Baseball: 2:30-4:00 both days
Softball: 4:00-5:30 both days
Track practice will also start on April 3rd from 2:30-4:00
A reminder—-any student trying out MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS. If you did not play a fall or winter sport, you will also need a signed permission slip. Permission slips are in the office.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open on April 5th from 3:00 - 6:30.
Spring Pictures
A reminder…..spring pictures will be next Thursday, April 6. Order forms will go home Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Spring Open House
Our Spring Open House for families in grades 5-8 will be held on Wednesday, April 5th from 3-7 and Thursday, April 6th from 3-6:30. An open house is meant as a visit to the classrooms to see what students have been learning and not a parent/teacher conference. 8th grade is the only grade level who will have conferences, as they will be meeting with parents and students regarding high school classes for next year. Please be looking for information regarding these conference times. Of course, if you need to speak with any of your child’s teachers please contact them directly at any time. We hope to see you on one of those evenings!
Flower Lollipop Bouquet
Send a friend a flower lollipop or a lollipop bouquet welcoming Spring! Lollipops are $1.00 each and can be sent to your favorite friend(s) or teacher(s). Orders are due, with payment, on Wednesday, April 12th.
The lollipops will be delivered on Thursday, April 13th.
No school Friday, April 14th. April break is the following week, 17-20. Students will return Monday, April 24th.
Spring NRMS Music Dates:
Saturday, April 1st: State Vocal Festival at Stearns Jr./Sr. High School in Millinocket.
NRMS Warrior Pride Show Chorus performs at 10:30 AM, Stearns Auditorium
NRMS Treble Rebels Show Chorus performs at 11:30 AM, Stearns Auditorium
Wednesday, April 26th: NRMS Rockcital; Nokomis Auditorium 6:30 PM
Friday, April 29th: District V Honors Band Festival; Guilford
Tuesday, May 9th: Grades 7&8 Chorus and Band Concert; Nokomis Auditorium 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 10th: 5th Grade Chorus and Band Concert; Nokomis Auditorium 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 23rd: 6th Grade Chorus and Band Concert; Nokomis Auditorium 6:30 PM
Monday, May 29th: NRMS Band performs in Hartland/St. Albans Memorial Day Parades
Menu Change
The menu for April 27 has been changed to Beef Taco, Refried beans, Steamed Corn and fresh Apple
Raffle tickets are still on sale for our Easter Basket! Tickets are available in the office!
Grade 8
Attention families of 8th graders! The yearbook committee is looking for BABY pictures of your 8th grader for the yearbook. Please email them to tgray@rsu19.net or kwade@rsu19.net no later than March 24th. Be sure to include their first and last name with their picture. Thank you for your help!!
Parent Corner-Motivation
Our journal writing this month is focused on motivation. Each Wednesday students will be watching a video of someone who has overcome adversity and learned how to use it to motivate themselves to succeed/overcome/persevere/conquer/rise above. After watching the video, students are asked to write about what they learned from the video and how it may inspire them. Please ask your child about these videos and what impact they could have on them, their home, the school community, and even the community at large. We are hopeful that we will see a ripple effect from this Motivational March focus!
METS
Maine Educational Talent Search (METS) is now accepting student applications. METS is a college access and career exploration program for students in grades 5-12. This FREE program is an exciting opportunity for students to explore careers, develop effective study habits, attend leadership activities, and go on no-cost college tours/field trips. METS also helps students find scholarships and grants (free money) for college. All activities (except field trips) take place at school during RTI, study hall, or some other free period. Students are eligible to apply beginning in 5th grade, and once accepted, the student may remain in the program until high school graduation. If you have any questions, please email the advisor for this program at Linda.Basilicato@maine.edu. To apply to the program now go to https://mets.maine.edu/application/