1. WELCOME TO THE
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE
SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL
CHANNEL
GO HIGHLANDERS!

2. JANUARY 30– FEBRUARY 3
HAVE
A
GREAT
WEEK

3. WORD OF THE MONTH
• JANUARY
• Courteous
Appreciate others by
saying, "Please, thank you, etc.”
• “If a man be gracious and courteous to
strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. “
Author: Francis Bacon

4. 6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
WREN LANIER ZOE LEONARD

5. 5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
KALLIE JONES JORDAN AMES

6. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
CHASE WILLIAMS KRYSHA LEE

7. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
• Poptart w/toast/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
• Deli Sandwich/Pickle Spear/Pork & Beans/Apple Wedges/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
• DELI SANDWICH/LETTUCE & TOMATO, PICKLE/FRUIT/MILK
W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

8. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Cinnamon Roll/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Chili w/ beans/Cheese Stick/Blushing Pears/Cinnamon Roll/Crackers/Milk
LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
CHICKEN NUGGETS/HOT ROLL/TOSSED
SALAD/FRUIT/MILK
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

9. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
French Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Stuffed Crust Pizza/Garden Salad/Mixed Fruit/Milk
LUNCH BAR($2.60):
Salad
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Pizza and Tossed Salad/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Pancake w/syrup/Orange Smiles/Milk
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
Baked Chicken Legs/Mashed Potatoes w/gravy/Carrot Coins/Hot Roll/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Corn Dog/Tater Tots/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
• BREAKFAST ($1.35):
Biscuit & Gravy/FRUIT JUICE/MILK
• LUNCH TRAY( $2.35):
• Chicken Nuggets /Tater Tots/Peach Cobbler/Hot Roll/Milk
• LUNCH BAR($2.60):
SALAD
• LUNCH BASKET ($2.60):
Chicken Strips/Hot Roll/French Fries/Fruit/Milk
• FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM
ANY LINE.

12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR
EVERYONE
• WEDNESDAY (8:00-8:15)
• THURSDAY (8:00-8:15)
• FRIDAY (8:00-8:15)

13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIBRARY OPEN CHECKOUT FOR
BAND STUDENTS
2:30-3:00
TUESDAY: GREGORY/LIMBOCKER/KAREUS
WEDNESDAY: BALL/RIGGS/MARION
THURSDAY: GOODPASTER/KNEELAND/PERKINS

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• NEW YEARBOOK DEADLINE
• TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2012 CHEER AND DANCE TECHNIQUE CLINIC
• Saturday, February 4th
• 10:00-12:00 @ VBHS Saferoom
• Only $10.00
• If you are currently in the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade and are interested in trying out for
Cheer or Dance at the Middle School, Freshmen Academy or Sr. High level, then this
is the place for you!!!
• Come and brush up on the specific techniques and skill that will help you do
your very best the week of tryouts!!!
• The clinic will be taught by VBHS Spirit Squad Coaches Heather Dean and Mari
Newby with the help of their current seniors/juniors on the High School Cheer and
Dance Teams
• Wear comfortable gym-appropriate clothes that you can move in easily and soft soled
tennis shoes or dance shoes.
• This clinic is recommended for all girls trying out for Middle School, Freshmen
Academy, and High School Cheer or Dance, but it is NOT required for tryout
eligibility.

16. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Changes for Spirit Squads due to Reconfiguration
• Spirit Teams for 2012-2013
• Northridge Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)
• Northridge Middle School Dance Team (7-8)
•
• Butterfield Middle School Cheerleaders (7-8)
• Butterfield Middle School Dance Team (7-8)
•
• Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Cheerleaders (9)
• Van Buren High School Freshmen Academy Dance Team (9)
•
• Van Buren High School Cheerleaders (10-12)
• Van Buren High School Dance Team (10-12)
•
• No pep club
• No pre-requisites required to try out for any of the spirit teams

17. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2012-2013 CHEER AND DANCE MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS
• Parents please note the important dates below. The parent meeting prior to tryouts is
MANDATORY in order for your child to eligible to try out. At these meetings parents will
receive a spirit squad handbook and all tryout information. Spirit Coaches will explain all the
changes, what games each team will attend, anticipated practice schedules, camp dates, cheer
competitions, etc… Principals and Head Spirit Coaches will also be at these meetings to explain
scheduling changes and address any questions.
• VBHS Freshmen Academy Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 8th graders)
• Sunday, February 19th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom
• VBHS Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 9th-11th graders)
• Sunday, March 4th 2:00 VBHS Saferoom
•
• Butterfield Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6th and 7th graders)
• Sunday, April 1st 2:00 VBHS Saferoom
• Northridge Middle School Parent Meeting for Tryouts (current 6th and 7th graders)
• Sunday, April 1st 3:30 VBHS Saferoom

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 2012-2013 CHEER/DANCE Tryout Dates
• March 5-9, VBHS Freshmen Academy Dance Tryouts
• March 12-16, VBHS Freshmen Academy Cheer Tryouts
• March 26-30, VBHS Dance Tryouts
• April 2-6, VBHS Cheer Tryouts
• April 16-20, Butterfield Cheer and Dance Tryouts
• April 23-27, Northridge Cheer and Dance Tryouts

19. ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT COUNCIL WILL BE SELLING
VALENTINE CANDY/COKE GOODIE
BAG
PICK UP ORDER FORM IN LIBRARY
$5.00
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
TURN YOUR ORDER INTO MRS. PIXLEY
IN THE LIBRARY

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Monday, February 6
Earquake Concert for 6th grade.
• 10:00

21. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Tuesday, February 7
• PTA COUNCIL LUNCHEON

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
• Class Pictures and Memory Mates (Pre-Paid
Only)($15.00)
• All students will be photographed for class pictures
regardless of purchase.
• ONLY individuals who have pre-paid for Memory Mates
will have individual portraits.

23. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• PROGRESS REPORTS

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• BAND PERFORMANCE FOR SCHOOL

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
• FCS MEETING
• 7:30 A.M.
• LIBRARY

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
• BAND CONCERT
• FAC
• 7:00

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
• VALENTINE TREAT DELIVIERIES

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR
TEACHERS
• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

29. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
• SPRING BOOKFAIR
• 8:00-2:00
• NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY

30. JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
• Mike Kneeland(2nd)
• Sherry Marvin(4th)
• Josie Hudson(7th)
• Jeanie Perkins(8th)
• Francis Carter(31st)

31. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
• Fran Hall(5th)
• Jeannine Gregory(23rd)
• Judy McClure-Lincks(27th)
• Lisa Pixley(27th)

32. Let’s Have a Great Week!