Norwell Middle School

BITS & PIECES June 2011

• Garrett Pickard • J.T. Mariano • Erin Smith • Juliann Guerra • Jayne Rinne • Claudia Bellofatto • Deirdre Black

• Jessica Joseph • Edward Masterson • Katie Escano • Samantha Chai • Margaux Liuzzi • Daniel Hilson • Amanda Geagea

• Emma Basso • Erin Kelly • Quinn Kane • Hudson Parys • Paige Spelman • Claire Dardinski • Emily brown

• Olivia Horte • Robert Chin • A.J. Ciardi • Sarah Cataldo • Skye Prentice

Literary Artist Gallery Mrs. Calorio & Mrs. Dsida would like to congratulate the following 8th graders whose Creative Poetry Projects were selected to be part of our Literary Artist Program. These students’ framed poems will be displayed in our school lobby as part of the Literary Artist Gallery. The generous support of our PTO, parents and Mr. Dave Petty at the Frame Center in Hanover has provided us with the wonderful opportunity to continue this great program over the years.

Filled with visits to museums, monuments and memorials, it was another great trip

to DC this year (despite the heat!) A special thanks to all volunteer

chaperones—without your dedication, the trip would not be possible!

News from Norwell Public Libary We encourage students entering 7th grade and above to register for Teen Summer Reading. For this, we ask that they read the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. This book is based on the true story of Salva Dut, a “lost boy” of Sudan during the 1980s. (Learn more about Salva’s story at www.waterforsudan.org) After reading the book, students may be inspired to action or a creative response, such as a work of art, essay or commentary. Any sort of response may be submitted to the library to be displayed in The Teen Spot and entered into a raffle contest to win a t-shirt with a Heifer International logo. (Heifer International is our partner for the children’s summer program. Learn all about this organization at www.heifer.com). Click here to read the full letter from NPL.

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Phone: (781) 659-8814 Fax: (781) 659-8822

www.norwellschools.org/nms

Norwell Middle School

Taking the bus next year? Don’t forget to register. Click here to access the registration form.

Students entering grades 6, 7 and 8 next year are required to read two books over the summer. For detailed summer reading requirements, click here.

Mr. Sulc and Ms. Mazzola will be in their offices over the summer. Feel free to call or email with any questions.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Just a Few Reminders...

Notes from the Faculty

On the Gold Team all students participated in an end of the year social studies group project. The students researched an adventure vacation in a country they had studied this year. All 7th graders finished the year in English by

reading The Contender and making their end of the year portfolios. At Canobie Lake Park, 7th graders enhanced

their study of motion and forces. The trip was a great success! A big thank you to the NMS PTO for paying for the buses for this exciting field trip. At the Great East festival the NMS chorus re-

ceived a gold and both the 6th and 7th/8th grade bands received silver. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Parent’s Corner

Health Information From Nurse Smith

8th graders will need physical exams (PE) for the high school. Any PE's done over the summer should be sent to Cathy McInnis at Norwell High School( 18 South Street).

ALL 6th graders entering 7th need their Tetanus Booster documented and sent to Lorraine Smith, RN at the middle school by September 1, 2011.

THESE ARE BOTH STATE REQUIREMENTS!

Summer Work Any 7th or 8th grade student who is interested in being paid a minimum of $10/hour for doing yard work this summer can call the Council on Aging at (781) 659-7878.

The Children’s Hospital Boston Bloodmobile Is Coming to Norwell

One adult donation can help

up to four young patients. When: Saturday, July 23rd Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Where: St. Helen’s Parish Hall 383 Washington Street (Rt. 53)

To register contact Cyndi MacKinlay at ckeane17@gmail.com or call 781-789-8242.