115 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533    Phone: (609) 758-6800     Principal: Mrs. Andrea Caldes    Assistant Principal: Mr. Jim Osmond

 
 

 

Middle School News

Newsletter
Please click here to view the February Newsletter.

Physicals for Spring Sports
Attention all Middle School students wishing to participate in a spring sport: Please make sure that you turn all of the required physical paperwork in to Mr. Sawicki or Mrs. Nielsen by March 12th. You will not be able to try-out if this paperwork is not completed. All physical forms can be found in the main office, the training room, or on Mr. Sawicki’s webpage. If you do not know what forms you need to turn in, please see Mr. Sawicki or Mrs. Nielsen.

Changes In District Calendar Due
To School Closings

Currently, the last day of school for students is June 25, 2010, due to five snow days already used. 

In the event the district has to close schools due to additional inclement weather, the Plumsted Township Board of Education at their January 27, 2010 Regular meeting approved the following modifications to the calendar:

Schools will now have a Regular Dismissal on Friday, March 26, 2010

School will now be in session on Monday, March 29, 2010 (Early Dismissal)

School will now be in session on Monday, April 5, 2010 (Regular Dismissal)


One more snow day - school will be in session on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (Spring Break)

Two more snow days - school will be in session on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (Spring Break)

Please note: These changes do not apply to delayed openings due to inclement weather.

Directions to Away Games (PDF format)

SchoolPAX Rewards Program
schoolPAX SSC banner: School fundraising with SUBWAY, Verizon Wireless, Travelocity, Foot Locker, 1-800-Flowers

With the help of the PTO, New Egypt Middle School is now enrolled in the SchoolPAX rewards program. When you shop at SUBWAY, Verizon Wireless, Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Travelocity, 1800flowers.com or myschooldebitcard.com, these companies will donate a portion of your purchase to the New Egypt Middle School. All you have to do is enter our SchoolPAX code: 9S5C and you can help NEMS.

Also, please remember that another easy way to help NEMS is through the Target Take Charge of Education program. All you need to do is get a Target REDcard and designate NEMS as your school. Target will donate a percentage of your purchases to NEMS.

NEMS Spirit Wear Order Form
Please click here for the PTO Fundraiser order form.

Yearbooks on Sale!
The NEMS yearbook is now on sale!  The yearbooks are $27 Checks should be made out to "NEMS Student Activities".  Cash is also accepted.  Sales end on November 25th.  For questions or concerns, please call or email Christina Westby-Gibson at 609-758-6800 x131 or Westby-GibsonC@newegypt.us.

Guess the Baby!
Attention all 8th graders!  The yearbook staff wants to see you when you were a baby!  Submit a picture to Ms. W-G in room 801 by November 21st.  Your picture will be included in our "Guess the Baby" yearbook section.  Baby pictures require a $10 donation to the yearbook fund to help insure all students will receive a yearbook.  Checks should be made out to "NEMS Student Activities".  Cash is also accepted.  The first 80 pictures will be accepted.  Please include your name and first period on the back of your picture.  Sorry, your pictures may not be returned.

TabletClass.com Sample Lesson
Click on the image to view a demonstration of the type of instruction our students can view from home. Tutorials are available for most topics from Pre-Algebra through Algebra 2 on TabletClass.com.

Reading Around The World
In an effort to increase independent reading in grades 6-8, New Egypt Middle School is very pleased to announce our 2009-2010 Reading Incentive Program, sponsored by The New Egypt Middle School Student Council called, “Reading Around the World.” 

Guidelines and Procedures:
  • The program will officially begin on October 6th and end on April 26th.

  • Students will visit two countries each month (12 countries total) by reading independently for 20 minutes a day Monday through Friday at home.

  • Each student will receive a reading log (passport) every two weeks from their homeroom teachers.

  • Homeroom teachers will collect completed passports and submit them to the main office on the assigned date.

  • Parents are asked to sign their child’s passports to verify completion before submission.

 Incentives:

The names of 3 students who participate  (1 in each grade level) will be drawn every two weeks to receive a $25 gift card from various businesses:

  • Game Stop

  • Barnes and Noble

  • I-Tunes

  • Etc.

Every student who participates throughout the program will have a chance to win the Grand Prize:

A Notebook Computer!

On April 26th each student who has submitted all 12 passports throughout the entire program will receive triple the chance to win by submitting their names 3 times for each reading log they return! 

End of the Program Celebration:

To celebrate the success and completion of the program New Egypt Middle School is hoping to have a Hot Air Balloon Company provide a demonstration while lifting up selected staff members in May!!

Research has shown a direct correlation between reading and improved vocabulary and writing skills, increased comprehension, higher standardized test scores, greater global awareness and overall academic achievement.

Reading incentive programs are most effective and successful when parents become involved.  Please help support the “Reading Around the World,” Reading Incentive Program by helping your child set aside time for them to read independently.  We are very excited about this program and look forward to getting started!

Thank you for your cooperation,   
Andrea L. Caldes, Principal                    
Jenny Wittmer, Student Council Advisor  
                                

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

 

SPARK News:
 Join our regular meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the IMC at NEMS
  
  * Babysitting will be available



 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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