North Dorchester Middle School

Today, our Guidance Department hosted an ice cream social for all new students tot he ND community. Families were also invited to attend. We closed out the day with a competitive game of Mr. Evans Says. If you are asking yourself, "Did he lose?" NOPE! He still has that $100 bill in his wallet.

NDMS Modeling Club is seeking donations for an upcoming fashion show. Donations can include: Local Brands Prom/Homecoming Attire Shirts Pants/Jean Professional Attire You can drop off at the school or contact chestern@dcpsmd.org Last day for drop off is Nov 26th.

Afterschool Tutoring Announcement CORRECTION We will resume on Dec. 10. Please contact Mrs. Johnson at the school, with questions.

Afterschool Tutoring Announcement NDMS will be pausing their afterschool tutoring program staring on November 13 through December 4th. We will resume on Dec. 17. Please contact Mrs. Johnson at the school, with questions.

Thursday, the Students and Staff of NDMS held a fundraiser to help the RED CROSS provide aid to Hurricane Victims. By donating $2, students and staff could wear slippers or hats.

The Administrative team of NDMS will be sponsoring the Fall Flannel Fling Dance on November 15. The dance will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm. Students are encouraged to wear flannel or plaid to celebrate fall. Tickets will be $5 and will be on sale starting tomorrow during all three lunches. No tickets will be sold after November 12th. The criteria to attend is for student to not have any MAJOR REFERRALS through Q1 to the day of the dance.

NDMS Schedule for the Week of November 4th - 9th Monday- No afterschool activities - Only Staff Meetings Tuesday - No School for Students and 10 month Staff - Election Day Wednesday - Tutoring and Basketball from 3-5, Modeling/Dance Club 3-4:30 and the Honor Society will meet 3-4 Thursday - Quarter 1 Ends, We will host an Ice Cream Social during the day for new students and families, please RSVP with Ms. Lake Marching Band 3-4. Cheer 3-4:30 Honor Society Induction, students should arrive by 5:30 pm. Starts promptly at 6 pm Friday- Q2 Begins (Fresh Start, Start Strong) Saturday - Marching Band and Band Front will perform in the Federalsburg Veteran's Parade Reminder, when you child is absent or tardy, please send in a note or email lauckd@dcpsmd.org Lastly, in an attempt to be more flexible with parent schedules, NDMS will host a Parent Report Card night on 11.21.24 from 5-7. Come out and discuss your student's academic performance and their data.

We just can't help but flood your feed with DCPS POSITIVITY!!! We are biased; but, we think we have the BEST PUMPKINS OF THE PATCH (STAFF AND STUDENTS)!

More Fall Fest Pictures!!!!! We can't hide our happiness!

The weeks just keep getting for jammed pack with student excitement at NDMS. Friday, the PBIS committee held the annual FALLFEST for students embodying positive behaviors. Criteria was no major referrals and to purchase with 20 PBIS points. Special thanks to the PBIS Committee (you rock) and Ms. Price, who has become the NDMS professional photographer of our kids. Additional thanks to all the staff that pitched in to supervise the event. The following activities were offered: Ping Pong, Basketball, Fall Coloring, Flag Football, Soccer, Kickball, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating, Board Games, Hanging Out and more than anything KIDS BEING KIDS and HAVING GOOD, CLEAN FUN, without Technology.

Mrs. South's Media Group and classes have been working very hard to make learning authentic and relevant. As NDMS runs hard to make DCPS the 15th in the State, we need our community's help. Please vote and share on your social media page! Simply watch the videos and click the button to cast your vote. You can vote as many times as you would like. Voting closes on Thursday, November 7 at 11:59 p.m. The top vote-getter will be the community favorite winner and will automatically be fully funded up to $2,000! Additional winners will receive up to $1,000. Many classrooms will be funded! Throughout the six-year existence of the program, Hertrich has funded a total of more than 160 classrooms, gifting a total of more than $160,000! http://www.hertrichcashforclass.com/ Encourage your family, friends, students, and co-workers to vote at hertrichcashforclass.com

Several students at NDMS had their dreams come true, today, when they were able to drive a tractor! Local Farmer, Matt Taylor, volunteered his time and equipment, to allow students a real chance at being a farmer for a day. Students asked great questions, honked the horn, and even got a special John Deere Sponsored hat. Our students smiles are priceless and remind us what education is really about! Thank you Matt Taylor for supporting our student's dreams. Also, thank you Ms. Flack for always going above and beyond for your students.

The month of October is Principal's Appreciation month. Did you know that NDMS' Principal Evans was awarded by Coastal magazine the Top Principal in the tri-county area? We would prefer to say in the Universe! That is why on Tuesday, North Dorchester Middle School thanked Mr. Vaughn Evans for his exceptional leadership and unwavering support. Thomas Family Catering, what a delicious salad bar. Mr. Evans, your dedication and hard work have made our school an excellent workplace. We hope that your influence will continue to guide us in the future. “Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.” Carter G. Woodson

Help NDMS raise money for the American Red Cross efforts for Hurricane Relief. Students can bring $2.00 tomorrow and can participate in wearing a hat or slippers, all day. Staff that donate $5.00 can wear jeans. Other monetary donations are welcome!

Good morning NDMS Families- At this time, our afterschool tutoring program is full. We are unable to accept any new students, at this time. However, if you are interested in adding your student, please contact Jessica Johnson at johnsonje@dcpsmd.org to place your child on the waiting list.

North Dorchester Middle School is busy preparing for its PBIS Incentive Fall Fest on November 1st.  At North Middle, we are building community partnerships to become the BEST Community School in Dorchester County.  Today, in collaboration with One Love Ministries, Inc. and Maryland Food Bank, we received approximately 100 pumpkins for our Fall Fest.

Week At A Glance Monday- No afterschool activities Tuesday - Tutoring, Band, Band Front, Basketball, NJHS Meeting Wednesday- Tutoring, Modeling, Basketball Thursday - Band, Band Front Friday- PBIS Fall Fest Please note the quarter is quickly approaching it's end. Please check PowerSchool and reach out to teachers with questions.

The Administrative team of NDMS will be sponsoring the Fall Flannel Fling Dance on November 15. The dance will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm. Students are encouraged to wear flannel or plaid to celebrate fall. Tickets will be $5 and will be on sale starting Nov 4th during all three lunches. The criteria to attend is for student to not have any MAJOR REFERRALS through Q1 to the day of the dance.

Dear Families- Beginning Monday, students should be bringing home the MAP Growth Reading results. Please ask your student to share their results with you. Please contact your student's RELA teacher to discuss results if you have any questions or concerns. We will be administering this test again in the middle of the year and end of year. 1. Discuss your student's strengths and weakness with reading 2. Set goals that are realistic for improvement 3. Encourage daily practice with reading and vocabulary 4. Encourage the MAP pathway that can be accessed through clever. 5. Keep in contact with your student's RELA teacher.

Last ones!!!!