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North Bethesda Middle School 8935 Bradmoor Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20817 Phone: (240) 740-2100 Fax: (301) 571-3881 Office of the Principal Counseling: (240) 740-2110 Attendance: (240) 740-2101 July 28, 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians, I am excited to welcome you and your family to the 2017 2018 school year. We have spent most of the summer getting ready for our students. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Orientation for 6 th graders and new-to-NBMS 7 th and 8 th grade students is Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will ride their buses to and from school that day according to the posted bus schedule. We have planned a variety of activities to help students gain familiarity with the building and the various daily routines. Enrollment Our enrollment projection for the 20172018 school year is 1142 students, which is just a little above last year’s enrollment forecast of 1122. The classroom addition project is moving along and will continue throu gh next summer with an anticipated completion for the start of the 2018-2019 school year. To accommodate the increasing enrollment in the interim, we have added one more relocatable classrooms, bringing the total to six. Bus Routes/Student Drop-off/Safety Reminders Our regular school hours for the 2017-2018 school year are 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. We cannot provide supervision for students prior to 7:45 a.m. nor after 3:10 p.m. Students riding school buses, are encouraged to do so beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Students will become familiar with the bus stops and route numbers. Please review the bus route/stop information to prepare students for this experience. Please make a note of and keep handy the bus route number. There is considerable traffic each day as buses arrive and parents drop off and pick up students. That volume of traffic will continue to increase with our expanding population. In the interest of safety, we ask parents to drop off and pick up students in the designated Student Drop-Off area in front of the school building. Please drop your students off on the curbside of the car. We realize it may be time-consuming to wait in line, but in bypassing the stream of cars and dropping off a student in the middle of the traffic circle, a student would need to walk between cars, creating a dangerous situation. If you need additional time when dropping off children, please move along to the far part of the circle so others may exit . To avoid students walking in front of cars and between buses, we will block the entrance to the staff parking lot during arrival and departure times. If a student would like to ride a different bus to go home with a friend, send the student with a note that includes the full name, bus route number, telephone number, and parent signature. Your student will have to get signed approval from one of our security assistants, Mr. Ronald Bush or Mr. Benjamin Widdes. The bus driver will collect the note from your student when boarding the bus. Please be aware that some buses may be too full to take additional students. The Bethesda Depot Transportation Cluster Manager (TCM), Mr. Randolph Mussotte, advises us of buses that cannot take additional passengers due to capacity. Please assist us in providing the safest environment possible for all our students. If your child rides a bicycle or skateboard to and from school, please remind him/her to wear a helmet and walk or carry the “vehicle" onto school property. Skateboards and scooters may be stored under the stairway in the front lobby upon arrival.
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North Bethesda Middle School

8935 Bradmoor Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20817

Phone: (240) 740-2100 Fax: (301) 571-3881 Office of the Principal Counseling: (240) 740-2110 Attendance: (240) 740-2101

July 28, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am excited to welcome you and your family to the 2017 – 2018 school year. We have spent most of the

summer getting ready for our students. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Orientation for

6th graders and new-to-NBMS 7th and 8th grade students is Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00

p.m. Students will ride their buses to and from school that day according to the posted bus schedule. We have

planned a variety of activities to help students gain familiarity with the building and the various daily routines.

Enrollment

Our enrollment projection for the 2017–2018 school year is 1142 students, which is just a little above last

year’s enrollment forecast of 1122. The classroom addition project is moving along and will continue through

next summer with an anticipated completion for the start of the 2018-2019 school year. To accommodate the

increasing enrollment in the interim, we have added one more relocatable classrooms, bringing the total to six.

Bus Routes/Student Drop-off/Safety Reminders

Our regular school hours for the 2017-2018 school year are 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. We cannot provide

supervision for students prior to 7:45 a.m. nor after 3:10 p.m. Students riding school buses, are encouraged

to do so beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Students will become familiar with the bus stops and route

numbers. Please review the bus route/stop information to prepare students for this experience. Please make a

note of and keep handy the bus route number.

There is considerable traffic each day as buses arrive and parents drop off and pick up students. That volume of

traffic will continue to increase with our expanding population. In the interest of safety, we ask parents to drop

off and pick up students in the designated Student Drop-Off area in front of the school building. Please drop

your students off on the curbside of the car. We realize it may be time-consuming to wait in line, but in

bypassing the stream of cars and dropping off a student in the middle of the traffic circle, a student would need

to walk between cars, creating a dangerous situation. If you need additional time when dropping off

children, please move along to the far part of the circle so others may exit. To avoid students walking in

front of cars and between buses, we will block the entrance to the staff parking lot during arrival and departure

times.

If a student would like to ride a different bus to go home with a friend, send the student with a note that includes

the full name, bus route number, telephone number, and parent signature. Your student will have to get signed

approval from one of our security assistants, Mr. Ronald Bush or Mr. Benjamin Widdes. The bus driver will

collect the note from your student when boarding the bus. Please be aware that some buses may be too full to

take additional students. The Bethesda Depot Transportation Cluster Manager (TCM), Mr. Randolph Mussotte,

advises us of buses that cannot take additional passengers due to capacity.

Please assist us in providing the safest environment possible for all our students. If your child rides a bicycle or

skateboard to and from school, please remind him/her to wear a helmet and walk or carry the “vehicle" onto

school property. Skateboards and scooters may be stored under the stairway in the front lobby upon arrival.

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Extra-Curricular Activities/Eligibility/Student Handbook/Fees

Seventh and eighth graders who meet the eligibility requirement of a 2.0 (C) average may try out for the boys

and girls interscholastic softball season, which is fast approaching. Students desiring to participate must have

parent permission slips signed by a parent/guardian and must complete a Health Inventory form (SR-6) before

tryouts. More detailed information regarding tryouts will be provided to students during the first week of

school.

Although there are many policies, procedures, and regulations in MCPS, we have included the most relevant

ones in the Student Handbook/Assignment book. Teachers will facilitate discussions with students about the

handbook’s contents. A copy will be posted on the NB website. This required book will be distributed to all

students at no cost on the first day of school. For a lost handbook, there is a $5.00 replacement cost.

Back-to-School Night

The North Bethesda Middle School Back-to-School Night is Thursday, September 7, 2017. We will begin the

evening this year in homerooms followed by classroom visits. Parents of ESOL student should plan to come to

the 6:00 p.m. meeting in the media center. Parents of special education students will be invited to attend a

meeting at 5:45 p.m. that evening in the gymnasium. Please be reminded that parking is limited and parents

who live close to the school and would not mind walking are greatly appreciated as that would reduce the

number of vehicles needing places to park.

Information Request Form

Parents are encouraged to sign up for weekly email updates from your grade-level team leaders–you may use

several email addresses for each student. These updates are an invaluable resource and communication tool.

Counseling/Summer Reading and Math/Upcoming Events/Attachments

The Counseling staff is here to help all NBMS students and parents. They work together to assure success for

our students in middle school. Ms. Cynthia Drucker is our Resource Counselor, and our Counseling

Department Secretary and Registrar is Ms. Mary Beth Turska.

I hope all of our students have been working on the completion of the summer reading and math packets,

currently available at the NBMS website. Students will be given information in the first week of school about

the return of summer assignments.

Protocol for Resolving Matters of Concern

If you have a concern about a class, please first contact the teacher. If the issue is not resolved at that level,

contact the department Resource Teacher. The next level of support will be the grade level administrator. If

issues are not resolved at any of these levels, contact the principal. To schedule parent conferences with your

student’s team, to resolve scheduling issues, or other counseling matters, contact counselors at 240-740-2110 or

by email. For matters involving your child not related to teachers, counselors, or specific classes, please contact

the grade level administrator. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, contact the principal. The Resource

Teachers, grade level administrators, and counselors are as follows:

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Departments Resource Teachers

Arts/PE/Health/TechEd. Mr. Alexandros Tsironis ([email protected])

English Mr. Richard Earenfight ([email protected])

Math Ms. Amy J. Watkins([email protected])

Science Ms. Susan Martin ([email protected])

Social Studies Mr. Eric Kling ([email protected])

Special Education Ms. Gail Samuels ([email protected])

World Languages Ms. Kristy Myers ([email protected]

Grade Level Administrator Counselor

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Ms. Nicole Morgan

[email protected]

Ms. Ashley Rice

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Mr. Jesse Loznak

[email protected] Ms. Lynn Jarosi A-Q

Ms. Christine Keller R-Z

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Mr. Allen McDaniel

[email protected]

Ms. Cynthia Drucker A-G plus All

ESOL

Ms. Betty. PierreSaint-Walla H-Z

Sincerely,

Alton E. Sumner

AES:kmb

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR, 2017 – 2018

2017

Monday, 09/04 Labor Day School closed

Tuesday, 09/05 First Day of School for

Students

First bell rings at 8:00 am

Thursday, 09/07 Back to School Night/ESOL

Meeting/Speci

6:25 p.m. – 8:39 p.m./6:00 p.m. – 6:25 p.m.

Thursday, 09/07 Health Ed. Materials Parent

Preview

Room TBD, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, 09/07 Special Education Parent

Meeting

Gym, 5:45 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.

Thursday, 09/21 Rosh Hashanah No School for Students & Teachers

Friday, 10/06 Early release, 12:30 p.m. Planning/grading/interims

Thursday, 11/09 Early release, 12:30 p.m. End of quarter planning – End of Quarter 1

Friday, 11/10 Early release, 12:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher conferences 11/10 only in p.m.

Friday, 11/10 First Day, Marking Period 2

Friday, 11/17 Early release, 12:30 p,m.

Wednesday, 11/22 Early release, 12:30 p.m. Report Cards Distributed

Thursday & Friday, 11/23-24 Thanksgiving Holidays Schools closed

12/25 -01/01/17 Winter break No school for students and teachers

2018

Monday, 01/15 Martin L. King, Jr. Day Holiday Schools closed

Thursday, 01/25 Early release, 12:30 p.m. End of quarter planning - End of Quarter 2

Friday, 01/26 Professional day No school for students

Monday, 01/29 Semester 2/Marking Period 3

Begins

Monday, 02/05 Report Card Distribution

Monday, 02/19 Presidents’ Day Holiday Schools closed

Friday, 03/02 Early release, 12:30pm

Monday, 03/26-04/02 Spring Break No school for students and teachers

Monday, 04/09 Early release, 12:30 p.m. End of quarter planning - End of Quarter 3

Tuesday, 04/10 First Day, Marking Period 4

Thursday, 04/19 Report Card Distribution

Monday, 05/28 Memorial Day Holiday Schools closed

Tuesday, 06/12 Early release, 12:30 p.m. Last day of school for students

Thursday, 06/21 Report cards mailed from MCPS

Offices

SCHOOL CONTINGENCY CALENDAR 2017–2018

If the school year should be disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three or more days, the first make-up

day will be used on June 13, 2018. Other dates in 2018 identified as possible make-up days include:

Friday, January 26, 2018

Monday, March 26, 2018

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018

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MCPS OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

GRADE 6 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

OPEN HOUSE

Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center

5110 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD

Thursday, September 7, 2017; 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Do you have a child currently enrolled in Grade 6? Come experience firsthand the Grade 6

Outdoor Environmental Education residential program. Now is a good time to add the date to your calendars!

Join us to tour the buildings and grounds of the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center and hear

about the Skycroft and Summit Lake Environmental Education Centers (comfortable shoes are recommended.)

A presentation will introduce the Outdoor Environmental Education curriculum, and Outdoor Environmental

coordinators will be available to answer questions during site tours. A Spanish interpreter will be available.

For directions, please refer to the information on the reverse side of this announcement. The last tour will begin

at 7:40 p.m.—this is a true Open House event, so come when you can, and let us show you around.

NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES Please make note of the schedules on the following pages. All schedules are subject to change. Emergencies,

testing, county demands, etc., may require last-minute updates. The NBMS website will be the place to find

schedule changes.

On the first day of school, students will receive their schedules, Student Handbooks, and their locker

assignments. Students will also receive Lunch PINs for the cafeteria, which they will use on their first day. A

lot of important information will be distributed and shared during homeroom all this first week. Please check

backpacks daily this week to stay current.

The most important piece of paper is the Student Emergency Form, which needs to be corrected by

parents/guardians, signed and returned ASAP! The information on this form is used to correct the county-wide

student database, and is the basis of contacting adults in the event of an emergency.

@ PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL CONTACT INFORMATION Each Grade Level Team emails Weekly Updates to parents/guardians that include important upcoming dates,

announcements, and what is going on in classes. This is an important communication and support tool and we

highly recommend registering for the weekly updates. To receive weekly email updates, send an email from

each address you wish to include in the Teachers’ Confidential Email List with your student’s full name as

registered and his/her grade in the subject line, e.g., Harry Potter, gr 6, to the corresponding grade level

teacher. Please include the parent/guardian name in the body of the email. Please be assured that this

information is not shared–and remember to add the grade level team leader’s email address to your address

book to avoid blocking.

Grade 6: [email protected] Grade 7: [email protected]

Grade 8: [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING In Middle School, Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are earned through the infusion of service into the

curriculum. Students complete service projects in Grade 6 Science, Grade 7 English, and Grade 8 World

Studies. Through these classroom activities, all students attending Middle School, and completing the projects,

will be credited with 30 of the 75 SSL hours that Montgomery County Public Schools require for graduation

from High School. Students may earn additional hours by volunteering to work at agencies that have been

approved by the school system for this purpose and are able to use the services of middle school age students.

For further information you may visit the NBMS website, the MCPS site, mcpsssl.org, or contact Ashley Rice,

NBMS SSL Coordinator, [email protected] 240-740-2110. The deadline for the submission of

documentation of all summer hours is Friday, September 29, 2017. Forms submitted after that date will not

be accepted.

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 SCHEDULE There will be lots of help for new students in the foyer on the first day of school. Students should report as follows:

Grade 6: Dining Room Grade 7: Gym (Back end) Grade 8: Gym (Stage end)

8:05-8:10 8:15-8:35 9:05-9:25

GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8

AM Homeroom

8:15 - 9:25

(70 minutes)

AM Homeroom

8:15 - 9:25

(70 minutes)

AM Homeroom

8:15 - 9:25

(70 minutes)

Period 1

9:30 – 10:05

(35 minutes)

Period 1

9:30 – 10:05

(35 minutes)

Period 1

9:30 – 10:05

(35 minutes)

Period 2

10:10 – 10:32*

(22 minutes – extra time for

6th grade lunch and procedures)

Period 2

10:10 – 10:45

(35 minutes)

Period 2

10:10 – 10:45

(35 minutes)

LUNCH

10:35 -11:25

(50 minutes)

Period 3

10:50 -11:25

(35 minutes)

Period 3

10:50 -11:25

(35 minutes)

Period 3 11:30 – 12:05

(35 minutes)

LUNCH 11:30 – 12:05

(35 minutes)

Period 4 11:30 – 12:05

(35 minutes)

Period 4

12:10 – 12:45

(35 minutes)

Period 4

12:10 – 12:45

(35 minutes)

LUNCH

12:10 – 12:45

(35 minutes)

Period 5 12:50 – 1:25

(35 minutes)

Period 5 12:50 – 1:25

(35 minutes)

Period 5 12:50 – 1:25

(35 minutes)

Period 6

1:30 – 2:00

(30 minutes)

Period 6

1:30 – 2:00

(30 minutes)

Period 6

1:30 – 2:00

(30 minutes)

Period 7

2:05 – 2:35

(30 minutes)

Period 7

2:05 – 2:35

(30 minutes)

Period 7

2:05 – 2:35

(30 minutes)

PM

Homeroom/Announcements

2:40 – 2:55*

(15 minutes)

*6th graders leave 5 min early

PM

Homeroom/Announcements

2:40 – 3:00

(20 minutes)

PM

Homeroom/Announcements

2:40 – 3:00

(20 minutes)

* Please note that 6th grade students are given additional time all this week to get on the school buses.

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2017–2018

1—7 SCHEDULE WITH S.O.A.R.R.

TEACHER DUTY DAY 7:45

7:50 – 8:05 – Students in Cafeteria, Gym & Media Center

8:05 – 8:15 – Students locker and pass time

GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 9:00

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 9:00

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 9:00

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 2W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:04 — 9:54

50 MINUTES

PERIOD 2W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:04 — 9:54

50 MINUTES

PERIOD 2W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:04 — 9:54

50 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:58 — 10:43

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:58 — 10:43

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:58 — 10:43

45 MINUTES

LUNCH

10:46 — 11:16

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

10:47 — 11:32

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

10:47 — 11:32

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

11:20 — 12:05

45 MINUTES

LUNCH

11:35 — 12:05

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

11:36 — 12:21

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

12:09 — 12:54

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

12:09 — 12:54

45 MINUTES

LUNCH

12:24 — 12:54

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

12:58 — 1:43

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

12:58 — 1:43

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

12:58 — 1:43

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

1:47 — 2:32

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

1:47 — 2:32

45 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

1:47 — 2:32

45 MINUTES

S.O.A.R.R.

2:37 — 3:00

23 MINUTES

S.O.A.R.R.

2:37 — 3:00

23 MINUTES

S.O.A.R.R.

2:37 — 3:00

23 MINUTES

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2017-2018

1 – 7 EARLY RELEASE

GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 8:40

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 8:40

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

8:15 — 8:40

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:44 — 9:16

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:44 — 9:16

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 W/ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:44 — 9:16

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:20 — 9:45

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:20 — 9:45

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

9:20 — 9:45

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

9:49 — 10:14

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

9:49 — 10:14

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

9:49 — 10:14

25 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

10:18 — 10:48

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

10:18 — 10:48

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

10:18 — 10:48

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

10:52 — 11:22

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

10:52 — 11:22

30 MINUTES

LUNCH

10:52 — 11:22

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

11:26 — 11:56

30 MINUTES

LUNCH

11:26 — 11:56

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

11:26 — 11:56

30 MINUTES

LUNCH

12:00 — 12:30

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

12:00 — 12:30

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

12:00 — 12:30

30 MINUTES

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2017—2018

1—7 DELAYED OPENING NO SOARR

TEACHER DUTY DAY 9:45

9:50 – 10:05 – STUDENTS IN CAFETERIA OR GYM

10:05 – 10:15 – STUDENTS LOCKER AND PASS TIME

GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8

PERIOD 1

10:15 — 10:45

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

10:15 — 10:45

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 1

10:15 — 10:45

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 (W/ANNOUNCEMENTS)

10:49 — 11:24

35 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 (W/ANNOUNCEMENTS)

10:49 — 11:24

35 MINUTES

PERIOD 2 (W/ANNOUNCEMENTS)

10:49 — 11:24

35 MINUTES

LUNCH

11:28 — 11:58

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

11:28 — 12:00

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

11:28 — 12:00

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 3

12:01 — 12:33

32 MINUTES

LUNCH

12:03 — 12:33

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

12:04 — 12:36

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

12:37 — 1:09

32 MINUTES

PERIOD 4

12:37 — 1:09

32 MINUTES

LUNCH

12:39 — 1:09

30 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

1:13 — 1:46

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

1:13 — 1:46

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 5

1:13 — 1:46

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

1:50 — 2:23

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

1:50 — 2:23

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 6

1:50 — 2:23

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

2:27 — 3:00

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

2:27 — 3:00

33 MINUTES

PERIOD 7

2:27 — 3:00

33 MINUTES

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COURSE RELATED FEES

Course-related fees are not charged for textbooks, supplementary readers (such as anthologies, atlases, or

workbooks), most materials of instruction, audiovisual aids, stationery items not commonly found in the home

and required for the student to demonstrate mastery of course objectives, or building or office materials needed

to operate schools.

The approved course-related fees primarily fit into three categories as follows:

Items consumed by the student as a part of the course (e.g., recipe ingredients).

Component parts of a product that will become student property (e.g., sculpting clay, model airplane kit).

Materials of instruction or items of personal use that become the property of the student for reasons of

personal hygiene or industry standards (e.g., tap shoes).

Students are expected to bring individual organizational tools and supplies from home (e.g., notebooks, pencils,

paper). In addition, there also may be field trip fees, but these are shared each trip and not in advance as a

course fee.

In circumstances when a course is selected with a fee, we are committed to providing all students, regardless of

their economic circumstances, with full access to all courses, including the instructional materials required for

those courses and the instructional program. A student, his/her parent or guardian, or any student advocate may

request an adjustment to the course fee. Please contact a counselor, who will work with you to meet your

needs. You and your student will have options that include a schedule of payments, a reduced fee, or a

complete waiver.

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North Bethesda Middle School 2017 – 2018 6th Grade Student Supplies

All students should obtain their free Montgomery County Public Library Cards.

All students will be required to use the NBMS Student Handbook for tracking assignments, hall passes, and for reference to school regulations. A handbook will be provided to each student during the first week of school. Please be aware that if the handbook is lost, damaged, or stolen the student will be required to purchase a replacement within a week.

MANDATORY SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ALL CLASSES Please Note: backpacks on wheels do not fit in lockers.

backpack

3" 3-ring binder

Dividers, 7 subject

loose-leaf paper, 3-holed standard rule

pencil pouch

#2 pencils

pens (blue and black)

1 homework folder SOCIAL STUDIES

1-subject spiral notebook w/ holes for binder

MATH

1 ½” – 2” binder for Math Only

5 dividers for Math Only

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2” 3-ring binder

4 colored notebook dividers

colored index cards

translation dictionary at home (R)

ART

9" x 12" spiral 50 page tablet

GENERAL MUSIC & CHORUS

1 pocket folder

BAND & ORCHESTRA

instrument; extra maintenance supplies (reeds, strings, bows)**

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

athletic shoes & socks

non-aerosol deodorant

white or grey t-shirt; blue or black shorts Optionally, NBMS shirts, shorts, and sweats are available to purchase from PE Dept.

HEALTH EDUCATION

1- subject notebook (spiral or composition) OPTIONAL SUPPLIES FOR ALL CLASSES

glue sticks

mouse

pencil sharpener with shavings catcher

reinforcements

ruler (3 holed)

scissors

USB flash/thumb drive, 4-8G

Mouse (wire or wireless)

Ear buds

CLASS DONATIONS

All donations gratefully accepted

boxes of tissues

non-mechanical #2 pencils

blue or black pens

packages of loose-leaf 3 hole-punched paper, standard rule

band-Standard of Excellence Bk 1 (Red)

orchestra-Essential Strings Book 1

Individual teachers may request specific items for their classes not included in this list (R) – Recommended * Graphing calculator may be borrowed for the school year with a $45 deposit and contract. ** NBMS owns a limited selection of instruments for individuals those not providing their own. *** NBMS owns a limited selection of cameras for those not providing their own.

Please do periodic checks (minimum once a quarter) to ensure that students have supplies throughout the year. .

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North Bethesda Middle School

2017–2018 7th Grade Student Supplies

All students should obtain their free Montgomery County Public Library Cards.

All students are required to use the NBMS Student Handbook for tracking assignments, hall passes, and reference to

school regulations. A handbook will be provided to each student during the first week of school. Please be aware that if

the handbook is lost, damaged, or stolen the student will be required to purchase a replacement within a week.

GENERAL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ALL CLASSES

correction-tape (R)

glue sticks, jumbo - one/quarter (R)

markers - thin, non-permanent (R)

paper, 3-holed standard rule loose-leaf – 1 year

pencils, #2 non-mechanical

pencil pouch

pencil sharpener with shavings catcher

pens, blue and black

ruler

scissors (R)

binder reinforcements

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

binder, 2” 3-ring

dictionary (course language), for home (R)

dividers, 6 multi-colored

index cards, multi-colored

notebook, composition

2-3 expo markers

MATH

binder, 1” w/ dividers

calculator w/ functions equivalent to TI-15 OR

calculator*, graphing TI-83+ or 84+ for IM/

algebra/geometry

paper, ¼ graph 2 pkg”

READING

notebook, composition

SCIENCE

binder, 1-2”, 3-ring

ART

tablet, 9" x 12" 50-pg spiral

HEALTH EDUCATION

notebook, composition or spiral

BAND & ORCHESTRA

books to purchase (R) (may be borrowed)

band - Standard of Excellence Book 2 -blue

orchestra - Essential Strings Book 2

instrument, extra maintenance supplies (reeds, strings,

bows)**

CHORUS

folder, pocket

COMPUTER & TV STUDIO

student email address (e.g., Gmail)

USB flash/thumb drive, 4-8G

HEALTH EDUCATION

notebook, spiral or composition

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

deodorant, non-aerosol

shoes & socks, athletic

shorts, blue or black

t-shirt, white or grey

NB shirts, shorts, sweats, string bags available to

purchase at NB website (O)

CLASS DONATIONS

All donations gratefully accepted

paper, 3-holed standard rule loose-leaf

pencils, #2 non-mechanical

pens, blue and black

tissue boxes

Backpacks on wheels do not fit in lockers.

Individual teachers may request specific items for their classes not included in this list.

(O) - Optional

(R) –Recommended

* Graphing calculator may be borrowed for the school year with a $45 deposit and contract.

** NBMS owns a limited selection of instruments for those not providing their own.

Please check periodically to ensure that students have supplies throughout the year.

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North Bethesda Middle School

2017–2018 8th Grade Student Supplies

All students should obtain their free Montgomery County Public Library Cards.

All students are required to use the NBMS Student Handbook for tracking assignments, hall passes, and

reference to school regulations. A handbook will be provided to each student during the first week of school.

Please be aware that if the handbook is lost, damaged, or stolen the student will be required to purchase a

replacement within a week.

GENERAL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ALL CLASSES

binder, 3” 3-ring or accordion folder w/ dividers

w

correction tape

highlighters

paper, 3-holed standard rule loose-leaf – 1 year

pencils, #2 non-mechanical, 2 boxes in locker

pencils, multi-colored (R)

pencil pouch

pens, 2 boxes blue/black for locker

scissors (R)

tape

USB flash/thumb drive, (O)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

binder, 2” 3-ring

dictionary (course language), for home (R)

dividers, 6 multi-colored

index cards, multi-colored

notebook, composition

MATH

calculator w/ functions equivalent to TI-15 OR

calculator*, graphing TI-83+ or 84+ for IM/

algebra/geometry

paper, ¼” graph

READING

notebook, composition

ART

tablet, 9" x 12" 50-pg spiral

BAND & ORCHESTRA

books to purchase (R) (may be borrowed)

band - Standard of Excellence Book 3 - green

orchestra - Essential Strings Book 2

instrument, extra maintenance supplies (reeds,

strings, bows) **

CHORUS

folder, pocket

COMPUTER & TV STUDIO

student email address (e.g., Gmail)

USB flash/thumb drive, 4-8G

HEALTH EDUCATION

notebook, spiral or composition

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

deodorant, non-aerosol

shoes & socks, athletic

shorts, blue or black

t-shirt, white or grey

NB shirts, shorts, sweats, string bags available to

purchase at NB website (O)

CLASS DONATIONS

All donations gratefully accepted

paper, 3-holed standard rule loose-leaf

pencils, #2 non-mechanical

pens, blue and black

tissue boxes

Backpacks on wheels do not fit in lockers.

Individual teachers may request specific items for their classes not included in this list.

(O) - Optional

(R) –Recommended

* Graphing calculator may be borrowed for the school year with a $45 deposit and contract.

** NBMS owns a limited selection of instruments for those not providing their own.

Please check periodically to ensure that students have supplies throughout the year.

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NBMS STAFF, EMAILS, & POSITIONS 2017-2018

LAST FIRST [email protected]

g POSITION

Aaron Theresa Theresa_Aaron Science 8 Teacher

Alfaro-Palacios Pilar Pilar_Alfaro-Palacios Pupil Personnel Worker

Armstrong Julie Julie_J_Armstrong English 8 Teacher

Ayala Maria Maria_L_Ayala Building Service Worker

Berlin Susan Susan_Berlin Health Technician

Brett Ronald Ronald_R_Brett Lunch Hour Aide Permanent

Boeckl Kelly Kelly_M_Boeckl Science 7 Teacher

Bolgiano Mandy Amanda_P_Bolgiano Special Education Para educator

Bonatesta Francesca Francesca_Bonatesta French Teacher 1 & 2

Bonilla Neris Neris_Bonilla-DeFuentes Building Service Worker

Brooks Katherine Katherine_M_Brooks Administrative Secretary to the Principal

Brown Colin Colin_Brown General Music Teacher

Brown Vickey Victoria_L_Brown English 7 Teacher

Bucci Doug Douglas_Bucci PE/Health Teacher

Bush Ronald Ronald_Bush Security Assistant

Byrd Jennifer Jennifer_A_Byrd Digital Literacy Teacher

Carmichael Collins Tirza Tirza_CarmichaelCollins Read 180 Teacher

Cain Cheree Cheree_K_Cain School Psychologist

Chang PingPing PingPing_Chang Technology Teacher

Chung Jonathan Jonathan_W_Chung Special Education Teacher

Dargahi Orchid Orchid_Dargahi Spanish Teacher

Drucker Cindy Cynthia_A_Drucker Counselor 8/Resource Counselor (A-G) plus All ESOL

Earenfight Richard Richard_H_Earenfight English 7 Teacher/English RT/7th Gr IRT

Elmer Eric Eric_Elmer Science 6 Teacher

Escobar Christopher Christopher_Escobar Lunch Hour Aide Temp.

Evans Joe Joseph_Evans Social Studies 7 Teacher

Fitzpatrick Michael Michael_J_Fitzpatrick IM/Math 6 Teacher

Galiano Josefina Josefina_C_Galiano Special Education Teacher/6th Gr RT

Giorgio Nicole Nicole_Giorgio Reading 6 Teacher

Grace Krysti Christina_R_Grace Social Studies 7/8 Teacher

Green Derrick Derrick_M_Green English 8 Teacher

Hafer Christine Christine_C_Hafer Media Specialist

Halary Fabienne Fabienne_M_Halary Special Education Para educator

Heavey Jennifer Jennifer_M_Heavey Special Education Para educator

Henderson Sarah Sarah_E_Henderson AEIST/Special Education Teacher

Hepburn Monica Monica_L_Hepburn Instrumental Music Teacher

Heyn Tracy Tracy_J_Heyn Health Teacher

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Hill Josette Josette_N_Hill English 6 Teacher

Hill Marcus Marcus_C_Hill Digital Literacy Teacher

Hoffman Sarah Sarah_M_Hoffman Art Teacher

Hopkins Lenore Lenore_M_Hopkins Social Studies 6 Teacher

Ismail Asma Asma_Ismail Math C2.0 for 6/7 Teacher

Jarosi Lynn Lynn_A_Jarosi Counselor 7 (A-Q)

Jasti Currie Sarada Sarada_D_JastiCurrie Social Studies 6 Teacher

Jefferson David David_R_Jefferson Special Education Teacher

Johnson Julie Julie_E_Johnson Financial Specialist

Kaiser Amanda Amanda_E_Kaiser World Studies 7 Teacher/7th Gr RT

Karimi Mary Mary_C_Karimi ESOL Teacher

Keller Christine Christine_T_Keller Counselor 7 (R-Z)

Kelley Megan Megan_G_Kelley Social Studies 8 Teacher

Kennedy Asante Asante_A_Kennedy Building Service Worker

Kennedy Terry Teresa_M_Kennedy Media Assistant

Kling Eric Eric_J_Kling Social Studies 8 Teacher/World Studies RT/8th Gr IRT

Leffler Arthur (Ben) Arthur_Leffler Math 6 Teacher

Levy Stacy Stacy_N_Levy Math 7 & Health

Liu Meiyue Meiyue_Liu Cafeteria Worker

Litzner Lauren Lauren_F_Litzner PE/Health Teacher

Loughlin Elizabeth Elizabeth_N_Loughlin Para-educator

Loznak Jesse Jesse_Loznak Assistant Principal

Lutchenkov Maria Maria_K_Lutchenkov Science 6 Teacher

MacDougall Heather Heather_A_MacDougall Speech/Language Pathologist

Manon Derek Derek_C_Manon Math 7/8 Teacher/8th Gr. RT

Markos Hailey Hailey_A_Markos Spanish 1 & 2

Martin Sean Sean_T_Martin Engish 6/Digital Literacy Teacher

Martin Susan Susan_B_Martin Science 6 Teacher/Science IRT/6th Gr IRT

Martinez Orlando Orlando_D_Martinez Evening Building Service Worker

Masiello Liz Elizabeth_R_Masiello Special Education Teacher

Matthis Siobhan Siobhan_C_Matthis Substitute Teacher

McCallum Milva Milva_A_McCallum School Nurse

McDaniel Allen John_A_McDaniel Assistant School Administrator

McFeaters Jason Jason_McFeaters Choral Music Teacher

Montello Christina Christina_N_Montello Science 7/8

Morgan Nicole Nicole_J_Morgan Assistant Principal

Mouellet Josiane Mouellet_S_Mouellet Lunch Hour Aide Temp.

Myers Kristy Kristy_G_Myers French Teacher

Needham Stephanie Stephanie_H_Needham Math 7/8 Teacher

Nicolas Monica Monica_L_Nicolas Special Education Teacher

Panetta Joyce Joyce_N_Panetta Special Education Para educator

Partlow Olivia Oliva_L_Partlow Art 7

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Paul-Phillips Paulette Paulette_Paul-Phillips Computer Apps/TV Production Teacher

PierreSaint-Walla Betty Betty_PierresaintWalla Counselor 8 (H-Z)

Prather Beverly Beverly_A_Prather Building Service Manager

Ramos Raquel Raquel_C_Ramos Building Service Assistant Manager Shift 2

Ranaweera Michele Michele_B_Ranaweera Spanish Teacher

Redmon John John_M_Redmon Special Education Para Educator

Reuter Emily Emily_A_Reuter PE/Health Teacher

Rice Ashley Ashley_B_Rice Counselor 6

Roberts David David_Roberts Alg. 7/IM 6 Teacher

Rollins Darrell Darrell_L_Rollins Plant Equipment Operation

Rorison William William_J_Rorison Staff Development Teacher

Rothstein Rebecca Rebecca_F_Rothstein Math 6 & 7

Sabia Justin Justin_J_Sabia Special Education Teacher

Samuels Gail Gail_V_Samuels Special Education Teacher/8th Gr. IRT

Santos Maria Maria_C_Santos Building Service Worker Temp.

Schreiner Carolee Carolee_D_Schreinder Math 7 Teacher

Sharpe Dawn Dawn_Sharpe Special Education Para educator

Simon Linda Linda_D_Simon English 6/7 Teacher

Smiddy Steve Stephen_Smiddy PE/Health Teacher/Athletic Coordinator

Spivey Brian Brian_A_Spivey Special Education Para educator

Stefanias Maria Maria_Stefanias Main Office Secretary I/Attendance

Steffens Allison Allison_Steffens Advance English 8 & Reading

Steimer Natacha Natacha_D_Steimer Social Studies 6

Sumner Alton Alton_E_Sumner Principal

Taylor Jennifer Jennifer_L_Taylor Social Studies 6/7 Teacher

Tin Eric Eric_Tin Technical Education/Software Teacher

Tsironis Alexandros Alexandros_D_Tsironis Arts/PE/Health/Tech. Ed. Resource Teacher

Tucker Sean Sean_M_Tucker Arts/PE/Health Teacher

Turska MaryBeth MaryBeth_Turska Counseling Secretary/Registrar/After School Coordinator

Vogel Trina Trina_H_Vogel ITSS

Warwick Jo Jo_E_Warwick Special Education/Reading Teacher

Watkins Amy Amy_J_Watkins Math Teacher/Math IRT

Werbeck Dan Daniel_E_Werbeck Science 7 Teacher

Widdes Benjamin Benjamin_G_Widdes Security Assistant

Wolfinger Mary Ellen MaryEllen_Wolfinger Science 8 Teacher

Wong Chi Lam Chilam_S_Wong Cafeteria Manager

Zavala Juan Juan_C_Zavala Special Ed. Para educator Itinarent

TBD Main Office Secretary II

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STUDENTS REPORTING TO LUNCH WITH NO FOOD OR MONEY

Students, who maintain a balance in their Lunch PIN account, will be informed when their account reaches

$5.00, and each time thereafter, until they have either exhausted or replenished their funds. Students are

responsible to communicate this information to parents; there is currently no system for alerting parents

directly. Consider creating a system with your student for keeping track of this information.

Any student, who does not have a lunch or lunch money, will receive a free cheese sandwich. Nearly every

day, we have students without lunches or lunch money. Parents who use MyLunchMoney.com online services

are able to track their progress of cafeteria expenditures. Remember that there is a 24-hour turnaround time for

access to the newly deposited funds.

If your student asks to have something delivered to them during the school day, including lunch, it needs to be

delivered to the main office by 10 am. Occasionally, a lunch is not delivered because the student does not

report to the cafeteria at lunch. If adults wish to bring either a check or cash to school, after signing in at the

main office and receiving a visitor’s badge, they will be directed to the cafeteria to make the deposit directly to

the account. Please do not leave money on the counter in the main office.

HOMEWORK POLICY 2017 – 2018

Over holiday breaks or 3-day weekends, teachers will not assign homework to students, with the exception of

important long-term projects. This results in a homework break for students once each month during the school

year.

September 3 - 4, 2017 Labor Day Holiday Weekend

November 23 – November 24, 2017 Thanksgiving Holidays

December 25, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Winter Break

January 14 – 15, 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Weekend

February 18 – 19, 2018 Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend

March 26 – April 2, 2018 Spring Holidays Break

May 27 – 28, 2018 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Any changes necessitated by emergency closings will be announced through the Team Weekly Email Updates.

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ATTENDANCE

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

North Bethesda Middle School, in compliance with Montgomery County Public Schools the State of Maryland

policies, strives to keep accurate attendance records for each student. To report an absence, please call the

NBMS ATTENDANCE LINE, 240-740-2101, BY 9 A.M. ~ OR ~

Now you can also report an absence from the new NBMS web link, Report an Absence.

After 9 a.m., an automated call from Principal Sumner goes to each parent/guardian’s primary phone number

and a copy to the email of record, alerting parents to the absence. The attendance program has the capacity to

contact up to three phone numbers, and send messages to two email addresses. If you wish to change/add

phone numbers and/or email addresses, please contact the Main Office.

OTHER IMPORTANT

PHONE NUMBERS

Main Office 240-740-2100 Attendance Office 240-740-2101

Fax 301-571-3881 Health Room 240-740-2102

Counseling Office 240-740-2110 Cafeteria Manager 240-740-2104

Fax 301-571-7752 Special Education 240-740-2090

Media Center 240-740-2098 MCPS Transportation 301-469-1070

MCPS Dept of Student Services 240-314-4824 MCPS Special Ed Buses 301-230-0686

NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ATTENDANCE NOTE To be used for absence, late arrival, and early departure.

Please provide all information.

Student Name: ___________________________ Gr: ______

Please print legibly

Absence Date/s: ___________________________________

Tardy Time in: ________ Absent

Early departure time out: __________

Reason ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Parent/authorized person's signature Date

Phone/s: ___________________________________________

NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

8935 Bradmoor Drive

Bethesda, MD 20817

Attendance line: 240-740-2101

montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northbethesdams/

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2017-2018

NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL (NBMS)

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

NBMS will again be offering it’s highly successful after school program on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. from September

to May. NBMS has a variety of afterschool activities ranging from classes and

clubs, intramural sports, interscholastic sports teams (open to 7th and 8th grade

students only), and the school play/musical.

North Bethesda After School Activities Program falls into 2

categories:

1. Enrichment Academy Inc.: Fee-based classes taught by outside vendors

and teachers. See the NBMS Website for more details on classes and

registration under the after school activities tab.

2. ECA (Extracurricular Activities): School sponsored classes supervised by

staff members. These classes are open to all students. Class listings will be

available the first week of school on the NBMS Website

All activities are supported with transportation.

Scholarship Opportunities: Enrichment Academies Inc. makes available

one scholarship slot in each class. Those interested in a scholarship should

contact Mrs. Drucker at 240-740-2110 or Cynthia_A_Drucker @mcpsmd.org

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Enrichment Academies, Inc. 2017-2018 North Bethesda MS (NBMS)

After School Clubs

Enrichment Academies Incorporated (EAI) will once again manage the PTSA Fee-Based after School Activity Program for 2017- 2018. NBMS students will have the opportunity to take classes from owner-operated and traditional

vendor run companies as well as North Bethesda teachers.

Fall Session Dates: September 26th – November 30th

3:15 – 4:15 PM

Fall Club Offerings: North Bethesda Middle School - Fall After School Clubs

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Intro to Robotics Painting Ultimate Frisbee*

Sewing Debate Hairstyling

Photography Tennis Pottery

Chess Computer Programming Safe Sitters Babysitting Course*

*Tentatively scheduled as of 6/26/17

Registration: Registration begins Monday, September 11th. Registration

information will be posted on the NBMS PTA listserve. To join the listserve, go to

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBethesdaMSPTSA/

Questions: Contact Erin Harcourt - [email protected]

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Counseling Department

240-740-2110

HELP WANTED!

The North Bethesda Middle School Counseling Department is planning activities to make our

students more aware of the fascinating world of work. We know that students achieve more

when they can see the connection between school and their future. We hope we can count on

your help with this valuable program.

Please consider volunteering to speak to groups of students about your career, and how you use

skills learned in school. Also, please consider asking friends, family members, and colleagues

to come speak. Students are truly thrilled to have someone they know and care about be a part

of our program. No matter what you do – plumber, nurse, architect, bus driver, police officer,

lawyer, chef, computer engineer, mathematician, heart surgeon or hair stylist – the students can

learn about the world of work from you! Career Day is the morning of Friday, December 8th this

year.

We sincerely hope you will consider participating. It is a truly rewarding experience and the

kids love it. If you would like us to contact you regarding career experiences, please complete

the form below and return it to NBMS as soon as possible. Thank you very much.

I would love to come speak to NBMS students about my career! I am available on Friday, December 8th 2017.

Please get in touch with me.

Printed Parent Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Printed Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Phones: Home: _____________________Work _______________________ Cell ______________________

Email address______________________________________________________________________________

Correct title of career ________________________________________________________________________

Brief career description ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR NB STAFF:

Availability:

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LOCKER OPENING PROCEDURES

New students will be given extra time to practice opening their lockers.

1. Turn the dial clockwise at least three (or more) full turns and stop at the 1st

combination number.

2. Turn the dial counter-clockwise, past the 1st number, and stop at the 2nd

number.

3. Slowly turn the dial clockwise, directly toward the 3rd number. As you get

close to the 3rd number, keep turning clockwise, and pull on the dial as you

turn. You may need to pass the 3rd number, pulling and turning at the same

time, to open the locker.

4. To secure the locker, close the door and turn the dial twice around, leaving it

at 0. Check and make sure the locker is secured. It is your responsibility to

secure your personal property!

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Summer 2017

Dear NBMS Community,

The North Bethesda Middle School (NBMS) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) hopes you are enjoying the

fun-filled summer days! We would like to welcome back our returning families and extend our warmest greetings to

our new families. Welcome to the NBMS Community!

The NBMS PTSA plays an important role in supporting our great school by working hard to provide the “extras”

that enrich our children’s educational experience and advocating for the future of our cluster schools. WE would

like each of you to join the PTSA. Please consider making a direct donation contribution.

NBMS Students do not sell gift cards nor gift wraps. We ask for your one-time direct donation in addition to your

PTSA membership fee. Your contributions provide grants to teachers to buy supplies to support classroom

instruction, technology purchases, and student’s team-building activities such as the March Madness basketball

tournament, cupcake wars and others. In addition, the PTSA provides funding for the NBMS directory, website, and

books for the library. Your contribution also help recognize our great teachers and staff with hospitality events and

Teacher appreciation week.

The PTSA Board can’t do it alone, we need every family support, by volunteering and/or making a monetary

contribution to help us to fulfill our mission. Please join our Yahoo list serve and visit our webpage to keep

informed of PTSA activities.

More information to come the first of week! Help us make the 2017-2018 year a great school year for our kids!

Thank you,

NBMS PTSA Board

Mariella Cacho, President

Marianne Oursler, VP Student Enrichment

Matthew Joseph, VP Cluster Affairs

Marlie Osterhues, VP Financial Affairs

Tracy Pakulniewicz, VP Administrative Affairs

Melissa Forburger, Treasurer

Howie Philips, Secretary

Visit us at http://www.nbms-ptsa.org/

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PTSA 2017-2018 Listserv G uide

The NBMS PTSA sponsors two listservs to encourage communication within the school community.

Join one or both!

Interested in receiving information about the activities of the PTSA, as well as items of interest

from NBMS and MCPS? Join the primary yahoo group, NBMS PTSA:

[email protected]

This moderated listserv exists to disseminate information and announcements from the school's

faculty and staff, PTSA and parents. For example, this list will be the primary

way in which parents will receive announcements about afterschool activities at NBMS.

For information, visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBethesdaMSPTSA/ to join this

listserv, send an email (stating your connection to NBMS) to:

[email protected]

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Also interested in taking part in an online NBMS community that touches on a broader range of

topics? Join our secondary yahoo group, NBMS Discuss:

[email protected]

This listserv exists as a forum for the school community to discuss issues relevant to NBMS students

and families. The opinions posted do not reflect the official position of NBPTSA or MCCPTA.

Members may post non-commercial notices that would be of interest to members.

For information about this listserv, visit:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthBethesdaMSDiscuss

To join this listserv, send an email (stating your connection to NBMS) to:

North Bethesda [email protected]

Questions? Email: [email protected]

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NORTH BETHESDA MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT

TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA)

2017-2018 Membership Form

How to Join

1. Send this completed form and a check payable to "NBMS PTSA" to:

Ellen Berg

10115 Parkwood Terrace

Bethesda, MD 20814 or

2. Send your form and check into the office after school starts, or bring to Back to School Night on

September 7, 2017

Membership Categories Each PTSA member receives a complimentary student directory

Family Membership Up to two adults and all NMBS

students in family

$45

Individual Membership One adult $25

Staff/Faculty Member One staff/faculty member $7

Why Join?

• Get the highly sought-after NBMS student directory.

• Support teacher hospitality events, mobile computer labs, cultural arts activities, special

counseling programming, eighth grade celebrations, CARE Cash, After School Activities,

listserv and website hosting, Science Olympiad, and Night before School Pizza Party, School

Picnic, Skate Night, the Book Fair, and the Student March Madness Basketball!

• Connect to NBMS teachers and administrators, other parents, and valuable resources. Have a

voice in your child's education. Stay informed and advocate for issues affecting your child.

Direct Giving Campaign

All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Also please consider making a direct donation to the PTSA in addition to your membership dues.

We promise not to ask you to sell wrapping paper or reusable bags all year. Instead, we ask that you

make a simple donation to help the PTSA continue to offer the programs that all the Teachers,

parents and students enjoy throughout the year. Please submit all required information on the back of

this form. Questions? Contact Ellen Berg ([email protected])

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PTSA Membership and Donation Information Sheet

Membership Level:

• $45 for Family Membership (up to 2 adults plus all NBMS students in the same family)

• $25 for Individual Membership (1 adult)

• $7 for Faculty/Staff membership

Adult Member's name(s): Email address:

First Last

First Last

FIRST/LAST NAME & GRADE OF YOUNGEST NBMS STUDENT: _

For Family Memberships, please list name of all NBMS students in the same family:

First Last First

Last First Last

I (We) understand and agree that the NBMS Directory is not to be used for any

solicitation purposes, nor provided to outsiders.

Signature: _

Date: ----------

Payment Summary

PTSA Membership

Additional directories @$5 each

Direct Giving Donation

Total

$ __

$ _

$ _

$ _

ForPTSA use Cash _ Check# _

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Kensington 8K 9.23.17 Run Volunteer Sponsor

Join the NBMS family to the 25th Annual Kensington 8K, 2M and 1K! 8K Race Fee: $30 2M Challenge Fee: $17 1K Fun Run Fee: $14

Register at http://www.kensington8k.org

A portion of your Race/Challenge/Fun Run Fee will come back to our School Kensington8K has generated $30,782 for NBMS PTSA since 2009!

If you don’t run, no problem. You can walk or volunteer! We need more than 100 volunteers – both, before and on race day to prepare for and take

care of 1,500 plus participants. Volunteers get a t-shirt and water bottle, plus MCPS students earn SSL

hours for their volunteering!

Volunteer at http://www.kensington8k.org

Thank you!

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