NMS 2016 Summer Reading for All Students

Nichols Middle School

Summer Reading 2016

Below is all the information parents and students need for Summer Reading 2016.  All of the links will take you to the NMS webpage from the MPS website.  You can connect right here or go to the MPS website.  If you go to the website, please check the NMS webpage for summer reading requirements! Click on the tab that states, "Parents and Students"

Click Here for NMS Summer Reading

(All Information & Links below.)

Summer Reading Books and Assignments

2016-2017 School Year

All Nichols Middle School students are required to read during the summer break, and complete the assignments that accompany each book.  The book lists and the assignments are listed below.

The main purpose of "summer reading" is to have our students continue good, positive reading habits when school is not in session; not have students' reading levels regress; and also to try to engender reading as something beyond a "chore."

Please read the handouts carefully, and enjoy your summer reading selections!

Nichols Middle School Summer Reading List

Grade 6: Read 1 free-choice book at your own reading level.

Letter to 6th Grade Parents and Students about Summer Reading assignment.

Grade 6 Character Map

Grade 6 Bio Poem Template

Grade 7: The Revealers by Doug Wilhelm 

7th Grade Summer Reading Assignment

Grade 8: The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

8th Grade Summer Reading Assignment

If you need help or have questions, please email Mrs. Borges, our NMS ELA Department Leader at:

aborges@middleboro.k12.ma.us 

More Pictures from the 8th Grade Dance 2016

So Much Fun Had at the Dance

Since Friday night, many more photos were shared with me so here they are.

It was a great night.

Please enjoy.

ROAR Award Winners Posted for June 2016

June 2016 ROAR Awards Handed Out

A couple of years ago, NMS began a new program, which recognizes student achievement each month.  the ROAR award is given by each cluster and Unified Arts to acknowledge students who have been Respectful, On-time,  (displaying a positive) Attitude, and Responsible.  The goal is to recognize students who not only take care of basic expectations in class but are good citizens and role models in our community.

This year we have also connected the ROAR program with our TIGERS culture-building protocol.  We are specifically looking for students who are Trustworthy, have Integrity, are Generous, are Empathetic, are Responsible, and show Strength. 

Award winners receive a certificate, a coupon for a free book at the book fair, bumper stickers for their parents’ cars, and their individual picture displayed in the Main Office for the month.

The June award winners received their certificates from Mr. Geoghegan, Ms. Rae, and Mr. Thomas in a brief ceremony on the last day of school.

Not all students were able to make the picture.  :-(

The ROAR Award winners for June2016 for each team were:

Grade 6 Adventurers:  Tess Brunelle

Grade 6 Challengers:  Cassie Heleen

Grade 7 Explorers:  Nick Clayton

Grade 7 Beacons:  Julia Masse

Grade 8 Apollos:  Jared Zapata

Grade 8 Comets:  Mia Thompson
Unified Arts:  Cameron Morgan (6th Grade)

Congratulations to all!  Thank you for all your efforts; you are ROARing to a sensational, strong finish to the school year!

Congratulations to all our ROAR winners this school year; you are model TIGERS for our school and we appreciate your efforts.

2016 NMS 8th Grade Awards Nights Video

Three Years in the Making

On Wednesday, June 15, and Monday, June 20, we had our annual NMS 8th Grade Awards Nights for both the Comets and Apollos teams.

Students were awarded for academic achievement as well as contributions to the Nichols community.

All students then got to walk across the stage and receive certificates of accomplishment.

At the end of the evening a short video was presented put together by Mr. Adam Pelletier, MHS Video Production students, and some 8th grade students.

Here is the video: 

Here's a link to the video:

https://vimeo.com/171558916

Please check it out if you get a chance.

Eighth grade is a great transition year and we wish all of our eighth grade students success as they enter the high school portion of their educational journey.

You are awesome!

Thanks,
MRG

NMS 2015-2016 Final Report Cards -- Have a Great Summer!

Third Trimester and Final Grades Report Cards Handed Out

This afternoon all Nichols' households will be receiving a Blackboard Connect message reminding everyone that Final Report Cards were handed out to the students and will come home today.  Please make sure you check grades as well as comments for many of our teachers had piloted Standards-Based Grading, which could be marked in the Comments section of the Report Card.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Main Office.  

I also wanted to take the time to thank everyone in the Nichols' community for all your support as we traversed another year here at NMS.  

It has been a wonderful year and it has been because of the students, teachers, staff, parents, and overall community.  

Thank you so much for all that you have done to support the work we have done with your child.  

Thank you, again, for an incredible year, good luck to our 8th graders next year, and have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer vacation. 

We will see you on Tuesday, September 6, for the start of another fantastic year.

PS -- Don't forget your Summer Reading!

Special Meeting of NMS School Council on Wed 6/22 at 3PM in Media Center

John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School Council Meeting on School Improvement Plan

On Wednesday, June 22, at 3 PM, in the NMS Media Center, the John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School Council will meet to help review some changes to the 2016-2017 School Improvement Plan.

All are welcome to come.

We will be discussing some more specifics to make some some addenda to the School Improvement Plan, and we will try to keep the meeting to an hour.

Again, all are welcome.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or contact me at mgeoghegan@middleboro.k12.ma.us.

Thank you.

Class of 2020 Having a Blast at the Dance

8th Grade Put Some Final Touches on Middle School Experience

One of our students' rite of passage was completed on Friday, June 17th evening as we had our 8th Grade Dance.

The students did as they usually do, where for the first 25 to 30 minutes there are not many dancers and the kids just kind of milling about checking out each other's outfits.  To then almost every single student dancing the rest of the night away, with our having to stop them at 9 PM.

It was a wonderful evening with so much fun.

We thank all the faculty and staff who came to help with chaperoning and the parents who donated snacks, drinks, and paper products or their time in setting up or cleaning up or serving food.

A very special thanks to the NMS PTA for supplying the pizza for the evening as well as our DJ with the help of our NMS StuCo.

Again, it was a tremendous evening for all.

This was a fabulous evening.

Thank you.

Middleboro Family Resource Center Dental Visit Day

You Are Invited to Family Dental Visit Day!

The Middleboro Family Resource Center has partnered with Visiting Dental Associates of MA LLC (vdaofma.com) and Saint Vincent de Paul of Middleboro to provide a dental care day for Middleboro Families. 

Families are invited to call and schedule a personal dental appointment today!

Masshealth is accepted and this service is open to Middleboro students and their parents/guardians.

Where:  Sacred Heart Parish Hall- 53 Oak Street, Middleboro, MA        

When:    Saturday, June 25th

Time:      To schedule your Dental Appointment call The Middleboro Family Resource Center 508-946-2040 ext 4319

2016 8th Grade Field Day's Fun in the Sun

8th Graders Battle for Field Day Supremacy

Thursday, June 16, our 8th Grade Students battled as Homerooms to see who would take home the top prize.

Students were taken through different obstacles and activities led by Mr. Redpath.

There was the human pyramid, musical chairs, freeze dance, tug-o-war, Simon says, bat races, and more.

The battle was a fiery one at times.

In the end, after a fun-packed day, Mr. Jesman's Homeroom took home the trophy.

It was a Comet sweep with Ms. Evans and Mr. Petruski taking second and third.

Awesome job, 8th Grade students, 8th Grade teachers and staff, PTA parent helpers, volunteers, and all the donations of water from NMS parents.

NMS PTA also provided the DJ for the day.

As well as check out the incredible 8th Grade T-shirts supplied by the NMS PTA, which all the kids are sporting.

Great job, all.  It was so much fun seeing you all have so much fun.

Here are some pics from the day:

Simon Says Champion!

Musical Chairs Champion

Battle Until the End.

A Musical Chairs Champion!