November/Movember -- A Great Month to Reflect On

A Month of Thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  I hope all a relaxing, restful time with family and friends.

There are many things I am thankful for.  Having a school run smoothly is not an easy task, and believe me, I do not do much in making sure it is done well.

We have an excellent Assistant Principal in Mr. McLaughlin.  He connects with the students; talks with parents all the time; and has a tremendous relationship with our faculty and staff.  It is a difficult job but he does it so well.

Our administrative assistants in the Main Office:  Ms. Emond and Ms. Cavanaugh do the yeoman's work of really making sure the school is running well.

Our faculty and staff are phenomenal.  Each day they are asked to do more and each day they answer the call to make sure our NMS students are being prepared for the world they will be living.

As Dr. Weiss always comments on, it is also our support staff that do so much for the running of our school, the custodians, kitchen staff, bus drivers, crossing guards, PTA volunteers, and more.  

And I don' t want to leave out our parents and community members.  We need all of you for as the saying goes, "It does take a village."

This past month has been a helpful and fun one here at NMS.  We have hopefully made Movember the start of a wonderful tradition here at NMS.  The male teachers who have participated have all dealt with some itchy faces and/or some upset significant others, but it has been for a great cause.

Our Finalist, Mr. Leonard

With Our Other Finalist, Mr. Minarovich

Taking things to another level.

With the Money raised too close to call at posting.

At this time, our Movember Champion has yet to be named, but we had much fun.  Thank you to all who participated.

All of our Movember participants with our Final Four in front.

 

With even our principal getting in the Movember spirit.

We have also sported our College gear pointing our students in the right direction for their future and showing them the reason for their diligence in the classroom.

Our Student Council has raised money and canned food all month for the people in need in our community.

We are members of a village and we know we all need to work together to make sure we do our best, and so we give thanks for what we have.

The Nichols Middle School faculty, staff and I wish all of our parents and guardians the happiest and healthiest of Thanksgivings.  Enjoy the special time that a holiday like this creates among our families.  See you in December.

 

Thank you,

M. R. Geoghegan