Dear Parents & Guardians,
Attached is our Weekly Sunday Update, which can be found at the link or text below.
Thank you.
Dr. Mayes & Mr. Horlick
2020_11_29_Parent Weekly Email
Parent & Student Weekly Email
Nitschmann Middle School Weekly Update, Home of the Nitschmann Nation!
Sunday, November 29, 2020, to Sunday, December 6, 2020
- Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases: If your child or immediate close family has tested positive over the holiday break for COVID-19, please email Dr. Mayes & our BASD Supervisor of Health Services Dr. Kim Zsitek-Brannan at kzsitekbrannan@basdschools.org. Reporting positive cases allows the BASD & Bethlehem Health Department to contact trace and keep Nitschmann open! Remember to keep any sick children at home!
- 2nd Quarter Mid-Quarter IPR: Stay on your child to submit their assignments and complete their work. The mid-quarter cut-off for grades is Wednesday, December 16. Don’t forget that you can set Schoology to send you a summary of your child’s daily or weekly work to review with them. Click here for directions!
- Free Meals for @School and Pick 3 & Free for Packers: All students receive free breakfast (7:45am) & lunch this year. We have also started a new program “Pick 3 & Free” for all students who pack their lunch to get free milk, fruit, & veggie! Save a few dollars in your weekly food budget and have your child get these items at school each day. The more food we distribute helps for our federal reimbursement for meals!
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Links to Review
BASD Parent Portals Link (Schoology, Home Access Center, SchoolCafe, etc.)
BASD Dashboard & Internet Provider Resources at this link.
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Upcoming Dates to Be Proactive! Weekly Schedule & Highlights NMS Website & BASD Event Calendar
Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom | ||
Monday | 11/30 | None | No School Thanksgiving Holiday | School Closed
No PM Zoom for e-Classroom |
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Tuesday | 12/1 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home | |||
Wednesday | 12/2 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | |||
Thursday | 12/3 | Even Day
LEAD |
December Pride of the Lions
Dress Down Theme: Wear Your Favorite Plaid |
In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home | ||
Friday | 12/4 | Even Day
LEAD |
December Pride of the Lions
Dress Down Theme: Wear Your Favorite Plaid |
Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home |
Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom |
Monday | 12/7 | Virtual @ Home
e-Classroom Zoom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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Tuesday | 12/8 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Wreath Lighting Ceremony | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home |
Wednesday | 12/9 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Wreath Lighting Ceremony | Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home |
Thursday | 12/10 | Even Day
LEAD |
Dress Down Theme: Ugly Sweater
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown |
In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home |
Friday | 12/11 | Even Day
LEAD |
Dress Down Theme: Ugly Sweater | Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home |
Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom |
Monday | 12/14 | Virtual @ Home
e-Classroom Zoom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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Tuesday | 12/15 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home | |
Wednesday | 12/16 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | |
Thursday | 12/17 | Even Day
LEAD |
Elf Day Celebration
Dress Down Theme: Elf Wear |
In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home | Virtual @ Home |
Friday | 12/18 | Even Day
LEAD |
Elf Day Celebration
Dress Down Theme: Elf Wear Hanukkah Ends at Sundown Last @school day until 2021! |
Virtual @ Home | In-Person @ School | Virtual @ Home |
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School-wide Announcements (All Hybrid & e-Classroom Students)
Dr. Roy’s Weekly Message: None this week.
Nitschmann Mask Fundraiser (Nonnemacher, Pearson, Werkheiser): When we return from Thanksgiving break, the Reading Olympics team will be selling Nitschmann masks. The money raised will go towards registrations fees for the competition, team shirts, team activities, and other costs incurred throughout the year. Masks will cost $10 each. An image of what one will look like is included below. Please help support our team this year and at the same time help yourself stay healthy. More details to come.
Lions’ Service Club: Upon our return from the Thanksgiving break, the Lions’ Service Club will be collecting used eyewear.. The eye glasses should not have broken lenses or frames. Once we collect the glasses, we will be giving them to the Lions Club who will have them reconditioned and the glasses will then be given to those in need at no cost on mission trips. There will be collection containers on each floor after the break. Please place the glasses in the containers which will be located in the common area on each floor.
Schoolwide Library Services (Werkheiser)
Email Mrs. Werkheiser at lwerkheiser@basdschools.org for help with books or services!
The library website is full of resources for students. 👉https://beth.libguides.com/NitschmannMiddleSchool
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Hybrid Only Announcements
ALL Students MUST log into Schoology each day for attendance.
@ Home Students MAY attend Homeroom on Zoom daily Tuesday-Friday to check in with their homeroom teacher!
Students have assignments every day to compete in Schoology Monday-Friday.
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e-Classroom Only Announcements
ALL Students MUST log into Schoology each day for attendance.
@ Home Students MAY attend Homeroom on Zoom daily Tuesday-Friday to check in with their homeroom teacher!
Students have assignments every day to compete in Schoology Monday-Friday.
Office Hours will be posted by teachers in their Schoology courses.
Monday e-Classroom Schedule
Nitschmann Middle School Synchronous Courses on Mondays | |||
Time Period | 6th Grade Course | 7th Grade Course | 8th Grade Course |
8:00-11:30 | Complete Assignments in Schoology | ||
11:30-12:00 | Lunch | ||
12:00-12:20 | Encore Rotations | Academic Period 2 | Academic Period 3 |
12:25-12:45 | Encore
(Health/PE 6) |
Academic Period 3 | Academic Period 4 |
12:50-1:10 | Encore
(World Language/ Lit Dev.) |
Encore
(Health/PE 7) |
Academic Period 6 |
1:15-1:35 | Academic Period 2 | Encore Rotations | Academic Period 8 |
1:40-2:00 | Academic Period 3 | Encore
(Language/Lit Dev.) |
Academic Period 9 |
2:05-2:25 | Academic Period 4 | Academic Period 6 | Encore (Health/PE 8) |
2:30-2:50 | Academic Period 7 | Academic Period 8 | Encore Rotations |
2:55-3:15 | Office Hours if Needed | Academic Period 9 | Encore
(Language/Lit Dev.) |
3:15-3:25 | Office Hours if Needed | Office Hours if Needed | Office Hours if Needed |
e-Classroom Guidance Office Hours on Mondays! (e-Classroom ONLY!)
6th Grade: 11:00am- 12:00pm (Mrs. Hipp)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83839691637?pwd=VkZNM0hqZUhINm9EUjZhTVhEMkJyZz09
Meeting ID: 838 3969 1637; Passcode: HG0cPA
7th Grade: 9:30am to 10:30am (Mrs. Stewart)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86785937713?pwd=ZUg4VVV4S1p5elZ1MjdJeEZncllPUT09
Meeting ID: 867 8593 7713; Passcode: 5LitUi
8th Grade: 9:00am- 10:00am (Mr. Kehler)
https://zoom.us/j/93407284919?pwd=L1lyUTVsWnh5bUlCRFgrMjE0M25rdz09
Meeting ID: 934 0728 4919; Passcode: 639948
Schoolwide Library Services (Werkheiser)
GREAT NEWS!! 🙌🎉
While you are learning at home, Nitschmann Middle School Library books are available for you to check out and read!
It’s easy!
Step 1: Browse through the NMS Library collection on OPAC in my Libguides website.
https://beth.libguides.com/NitschmannMiddleSchool
Step 2: Email me the titles of one or two books that you would like to check out at
lwerkheiser@basdschools.org
Step 3: Wait for a return email from me, letting you know that your books can be picked up from the cart between the front doors at Nitschmann.
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Student Services Updates:
The Lehigh Valley Church of Christ is sponsoring a Food Drive on December 18th. Free USDA Farmers to Families food boxes will be available on a first come first serve basis. These boxes of food include frozen meats, fresh produce, fresh dairy and a gallon of milk. All are welcomed to participate in this program.
Date: December 18, 2020
Time: 11AM – Until all boxes are collected
Place: 3400 Brodhead Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020
Contact Members of the Student Services Team by email: Mr. Horlick, Assistant Principal; Mrs. Scott, SSC Guidance Secretary; Mrs. Falcone, SSC Attendance Secretary
6th Grade: Mrs. Hipp’s Counseling Google Site for Students
https://sites.google.com/basdschools.org/hippcounselingcorner/home
7th Grade: Ms. Stewart’s Counseling Google Site for Students
https://sites.google.com/basdschools.org/stewartscounselingcorner/home
8th Grade: Mr. Kehler’s Counseling Google Site for Students
https://sites.google.com/basdschools.org/mr-kehlers-counseling-corner/home
Schoology Directions for Parents
https://www.safe2saypa.org/ If you have a concern for the well being of a fellow student or yourself, you can make an anonymous referral to SAFE2SAY.
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BASD Dining Services
https://www.basdschools.org/dining
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nitschmannparentgroup@gmail.com
Executive Committee President
PAC Representatives
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Core & Encore Team Updates
Team Lafayette (6th) (Twitter @NMSLafayette Team Leader Mrs. Hackman) Our team was happy to see so many of you last week at the zoom conferences. It was great hearing how you persevered throughout the first quarter. As you continue to learn, grow, and persevere, remember we are available for extra help. Continue checking Schoology for daily assignments, so you can make sure that your work is submitted on time. We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving break and are well rested.
Team Lehigh (6th) (Twitter @NMSTeamLehigh/ Facebook @NitschmannTeamLehigh Team Leader Mrs. Oliver)
It was great to see so many of you at our zoom conferences. It is only with your continued support that we can make this work. The message this week is simple. Just like at Thanksgiving dinner, Clean Your Plate. Take the opportunity to of a couple days off to get yourself caught up in all your classes and come back to school (be it at home or at school) ready to move forward. For those of you who are all caught up, congratulations and thank you for your hard work!!! STAY WELL !!!
Team Moravian (6th) – (Twitter @NMSTeam Moravian/Facebook@NMSTeamMoravian Team Leader Mrs. Roufakis)
It was great to see your entire face at the zoom conferences this week! They went well and many of you shared how you persevered through a tough transition year. We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday break.
We look forward to a much smoother 2nd quarter with assignments completed on time. Students should continue to look for assignments on Schoology and talk to their teachers about any questions they may have. We have started extra help sessions before and after school. Please have your student speak with his/her teacher if interested. Stay safe!
Team Kutztown (7th)(Twitter @TeamKutztown Team Leader Mr. Falteich) – Science (Mr. Pearson) – This week students will continue to learn how to solve problems like a scientist using the scientific method. Specifically, they will learn how to write a good scientific hypothesis.
Team Penn State (7th) (Twitter @NMSPennState/Facebook @NMSTeamPennState/ Instagram pennstatenms Team Leader Mrs. Getz)
Team DeSales (8th) (Team Leader Mrs. Pogue):
Team Northampton (8th) (Twitter @TeamSpartanNMS Team Leader Mrs. Hood)
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HISTORY – After the Thanksgiving break, we will continue our study on the causes of the Revolutionary War. ELA (Wallach) Students finished their compare/contrast interview projects. After the Thanksgiving break, we will begin to read The Outsiders. Students will need to bring their book every day to class. We will also delve more deeply into text-based analysis and figurative language. After the holiday break, Mrs. Hinkel’s ELA class will begin our second unit in StudySync entitled Past and Present. Our literature selections will focus around identity and how it is formed. . SCIENCE Students are exploring Atoms.We will be reviewing Atoms on Tues/Weds and a Quiz on Atoms will be Thursday/Friday.
Team Pitt (Encore) (Twitter @NMSTeamPitt Team Leader Mrs. Hoffman Mrs. Hoffman)
Health and Physical Education – Make sure to wear your gym clothes to school; athletic clothes and sneakers that tie! Bring water bottles and inhalers if you have them. With the weather changing, make sure to be prepared to be outside on the turf! Stay up to date with your Schoology assignments. The weekly folder with the assignments is posted every Monday and closes every Sunday night at 11:59pm. Email or schoology message your teacher with any questions or concerns. S.Weinert K. Long M.Villani
Family and Consumer Science – Mrs. Woodring’s 6th and 7th grade classes will be moving on to our cross stitch sewing project on Friday, November 6. Please send in $7 for the cost of the cross stitch kit in an envelope labeled with the student’s name.
General Music/Integrated Music (de Vries)- There will be no e-classroom zooms on Monday 11/23 due to conferences. All hybrid students need earbuds and encore folders for every class. Assignments have been posted to help you prepare for the end of the current rotation on 12/4. Use the time at home to revise or complete missing assignments. Feel free to work ahead too!
Engineering Design and Fabrication – Parents please check your students schedules for their rotation 2 encore class. Any student enrolled in Engineering Design and Fabrication will need to provide their own clear safety glasses.
Team Bloomsburg (Encore World Language and Library) (Twitter @NMSBloomsburg / Team Leader Dr. Sierra)- Grade 6: last week of your current language this week. New language rotation for gr. 6 starts on Dec. 7. Please contact your teacher with any questions.
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Extracurricular Activities
Is your child interested in an after-school club or activity? Email the advisor for more information!
AM Basketball (Advisor Dr. Mayes) AM basketball will begin in December after Thanksgiving. Watch Sunday email & announcements for details.
Anime Club (Advisors Ms. Fehr/Mrs. Wallach) We will have our next meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday 12/8 and 12/9 in room 104. We will meet once a month. Listen for announcements.
Art Club (Advisor Mrs. Lund) The next Tuesday Afterschool Art Club will meet Tuesday, December 1, in room 011 from 3:10pm -4:10pm. Wednesday, Hybrid students in the Afterschool Art Club will meet this Wednesday, December 9 , in room 011 from 3:10pm to 4:10pm.
Artsmart @ Banana Factory (Advisor Mrs. Lare) This is the last week to sign up and start Art Smart classes. Classes will be held virtually here at Nitschmann via streaming from the professional artists at the Banana Factory. You will need your charged laptop. Classes will be held immediately after school and include Cartoon & Anime on Tuesdays (in Mrs. Lare’s Room 317) and Mosaics on Thursday (in Mrs. Lund’s Room 011). Classes will start at 3:10 and last one hour. Students will finish in time to make the late bus. Class size is limited so email Mrs. Lare right away if you’re interested. alare@basdschools.org YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START ART SMART AFTER THIS WEEK.
Dance Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) No practice during the month of December- Not during activity pd. nor after school. Please refer to Schoology for info.
French Club – (Advisor Mrs. Lare) None at this time.
German Club (Advisor Mrs. Sofka) Guten Tag!!! German club is full!!! We will meet Tuesday and Wednesday morning in room 313 during Lion’s Pride (hybrid students only). Next week we’ll be making Skt. Nikolaus Schuhe. See you then!
Fitness Club ( Advisor Mrs. Oliver) None at this time.
FCS/DIY Club (Advisor Mrs. Hoffman) None at this time.
Intramurals (Advisor Mr. Ortwein) None at this time.
Lacrosse Intramurals: (Advisor Ms. Weinert ) Fall Intramurals are now complete! Tee Shirt order is optional ($10, cash only). Email Ms. Weinert with any questions. Parent consent form
Leadership Council (Advisor Mr. Kocon) None at this time.
Lion Service Club (Advisor Mrs. McLaughlin) Our next meeting will be 12/17 at 12pm. A Zoom link will be posted in our Schoology Group. Upon our return from the Thanksgiving break, the Lions’ Service Club will be collecting used eyewear. The eye glasses should not have broken lenses or frames. Once we collect the glasses, we will be giving them to the Lions Club who will have them reconditioned and the glasses will then be given to those in need at no cost on mission trips. There will be collection containers on each floor after the break. Please place the glasses in the containers which will be located in the common area on each floor.
Lion’s Pride (online school newspaper) (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) We will not meet this week in school. I will post a link for a zoom meeting on Monday 12/07 in the Schoology group page. We have finished our first edition for the Newspaper. Click on the following link to access it. Lion’s Pride Newspaper 2020-2021 First Edition
Mathcounts (Advisor Mrs. Novatnak Lafey) We’re still welcoming new members in grades 6, 7 and 8.
MathCounts is a nationwide mathematics enrichment and competition program. Nitschmann has had a long tradition of success. If you do well in math and are looking for a challenge, then you should get involved. Students in all 3 grades are welcome to participate. We will be meeting after school (both in person and through Zoom), alternating between Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:05 – 3:50. Our fourth meeting will be Thursday, November 19th at 3:05 in Room 213 (and on Zoom for those in the Hybrid Z and e-Classroom groups). Students MUST fill out this Google form in order to attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRKjpYx4-QJlunsh7Qx3PUtuE2lrd6TIheVTFshIKDdndEwA/viewform?usp=sf_link Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Lafey, nnovatnak@basdschools.org
National Junior Honor Society (Advisors Mrs. Wallach/Mrs. Druckenmiller) (Twitter-@Njhs_Nitschmann; Instagram- @Njhs_Nistchmann ) Elections took place this past week. Results will be posted on our Schoology course.
Nitschmann Dramatics (Advisor Mrs. Hriniak) See the update emails from Mrs. Hriniak for information on upcoming Zooms. Keep doing some online research about Hairspray background topics so you have a better understanding of our show. Listen to your music at home and read your script so you know the show forwards, backwards, and inside-out!
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) (Advisor TBA) None at this time.
Photography Club: None at this time
Reading Olympics (Advisor – Mrs. Nonnemacher ) Due to the pandemic, we are meeting during school hours, during Period one, Lion’s Pride, on a Tuesday / Wednesday, 8:30 A.M – 9:06 A.M. The 2020-2021 Reading Olympics book list and summaries are available online on Nitschmann’s website under the library. They are also available in the library. Our Nitschmann Mask fundraiser starts this week on Tuesday / Wednesday ! They are $10.00 a piece. A picture of what one looks like is below. They will be sold weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Lion’s pride in the library! The competition will be virtual this year on April 15th, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. Please contact Mrs. Nonnemacher, Mr. Pearson or Mrs. Werkheiser if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a great year!
Riding for Focus (Advisors Mr. Miller & Mr. Bellucci) None at this time.
The Lion’s Den School Store (Advisors Ms. Roufakis & Mrs. Evancho)
Application for 6th graders
Online order form….click here. Orders will not be processed until payment is received!
Save the Sea Turtles Club (Advisor Mrs. Oliver) None at this time.
**Ski & Snowboard Club (Advisors Mr. Downey and Mrs. Druckenmiller)As soon as passes are mailed here, we will distribute them to your child.
Spanish Club (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) We will not meet this week. I will post a link to a zoom meeting in our Schoology group later this week.
Student Lighthouse ( Advisors Mr. Kocon / Mrs. McLaughlin / Miss Bouhana) We will have a two-hour workshop on December 2nd for M-Z students and December 3rd for A-L students. The workshop will run from 9:00 to 11:30. Meet outside room 201. Email us if you have any questions or concerns.
Step Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) No practice during the month of December- Not during activity pd. nor after school. Please refer to Schoology for info.
Strategy Club (Advisor Mr. Kehler) Strategy Club will meet on 10/27(Tuesday A-L) and 10/28(Wednesday M-Z) in the Auditorium, during Lion’s Pride time, for a brief informational meeting. Schoology group access code – T8G6-4KWP-DTMC2.
Student Lighthouse Team (Advisors Mr. Kocon, Miss Bouhana, & Mrs. McLaughlin) We have announced who will be part of our 2020-21 Student Lighthouse Team. We thank all students who applied. We had a great response. We look forward to working with you. More information will be available during LEAD this week.
Yearbook (Advisor Mrs. Markovic & Mrs. Gomez)
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Nitschmann Middle School Performing Arts Department Updates
Nitschmann Middle School Instrumental Music Website (Click Here!)
Mr. Daniel Zettlemoyer, Instrumental Music
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday 11/30: No Rehearsal
Tuesday 12/1: A Hybrid String Orchestra 7:15am
A Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Wednesday 12/2: Z Hybrid String Orchestra 7:15am
Z Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Thursday 12/3: A Hybrid Percussion & Color guard 7:15am
Friday 12/4: Z Hybrid Percussion & Color guard 7:15am
SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS:
Lesson schedule and Zoom inks can be found in your Schoology Activity Section 1-11 class.
This is a short video on HOW TO FIND YOUR LESSON DAY, TIME, and ZOOM LINK.
COLOR GUARD UPDATES:
Rehearsals are before school at 7:15am on Thursdays/Fridays.
We are currently working on routines for the Winter Performance.
Review basic skills, spins, and routines.
YOUTUBE Playlist of skills, spins, and routines.
NIMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The $25 registration fee has been added to your child’s financial obligation page on Cut Time. There are 3 ways you can make a payment.
- You can use funds from your fair share account. Please email the treasurer at NIMAStreasurer@gmail.com if you would like to use your fair share to pay the registration fee.
- You can pay online with a credit or debit card.
- You can mail a check to: (Make your check payable to NIMAS. Write your child’s full name on the memo line.)
NIMAS
1002 W. Union Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18018
If you have any questions, please contact the treasurer at NIMAStreasurer@gmail.com.
The next NIMAS general membership meeting is Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm.
If you received an invitation email from Mr. Zettlemoyer from Cut Time, that is because you need to complete the activation of your Cut Time profile.
Logo clothing has arrived.
All logo clothing has been distributed. If you have not paid for your logo clothing, you can pay online by going to your child’s profile page on Cut Time or you can pay by check.
- You can mail a check to: (Make your check payable to NIMAS. Write your child’s full name on the memo line.)
NIMAS
1002 W. Union Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18018
FUNDRAISING:
Help raise funds for our Instrumental Music Program while enjoying a salon experience at Among Friends Hair & Nail Design. Among Friends Hair & Nail Design will generously donate a portion of sales from the salon service that you receive. Appointments must be booked in December 2020 for services to be received in January 2021.
Visit www.amongfriends.vpweb.com for a complete list of services
Among Friends Hair & Nail Design
77 W Broad St Ste 16C
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-4789
Amazon Smile – Amazon Smile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Go to http://www.nmsim.org/announcements/amazon-smile/ for more information.
Choral Music (Twitter @ldevriesmusic) Mrs. Linda de Vries, Glee & Nitschmann Singers Director
Mrs. Jody Parris, Choral Music Director
Do you love to sing? Come and join Glee Club, Nitschmann’s chorus! Watch our spring celebration video to take a peek into our beautiful choral family: Glee Celebration Video. Hybrid students are currently meeting in person during Lion’s Pride time. Come prepared to sing outside if the weather is nice. We also have weekly Zoom rehearsals every Monday from 10:15-10:55. Students interested in Glee should register at this link: Glee Registration
Please see Mrs. de Vries with any questions. Let’s keep the family growing!
Note performances on 12/8 and 12/9.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday 11/30-No Zoom rehearsal
Tuesday 12/1-Glee rehearsal hybrid AL during Lion’s Pride
Wednesday 12/2-Glee rehearsal hybrid MZ during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 12/3-Nitschmann Singers AL rehearsal 3:05-4:00
Friday 12/4-Nitschmann Singers MZ rehearsal 3:05-4:00
Monday 12/7-Glee Zoom 10:15-10:55 Link on Schoology group page
Tuesday 12/8-Glee performance at wreath lighting hybrid AL during Lion’s Pride
Wednesday 12/9-Glee performance at wreath lighting hybrid MZ during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 12/10-Nitschmann Singers AL rehearsal 3:05-4:00
Friday 12/11-Nitschmann Singers MZ rehearsal 3:05-4:00
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Lions/Lady Lions Athletics Updates (Twitter @NMS_Athletics)
Winter Sports (Basketball & Wrestling): Winter sports are delayed until January 11, 2021.
Year-long
Cheerleading (Head Coach Mrs. Long kllong@basdschools.org)
There will be no cheerleading during Lion’s Pride this week 12/1 & 12/2 or next week 12/8 &12/9.
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
Fall
Boys Football (Head Coach Mr. Shemanski mshemanski@basdschools.org)
Co-Ed Cross Country (Head Coach Miss Schwartz lschwartz@basdschools.org)
Girls Volleyball (Head Coach Mrs. Hinkel ahinkel@basdschools.org)
Girls Field Hockey (Mr. Burzynski bburzynski@basdschools.org)
Winter
Boys MS Basketball (Head Coach Mr. Wills)
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
Girls MS Basketball (Head Coach Mr. Ortwein jortwein@basdschools.org)
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
Boys & Girls LHS HS Wrestling (Head Coach Mr. Hall)
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
Spring
Girls MS Softball (Head Coach Mr. Kocon ekocon@basdschools.org)
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
Co-Ed MS Soccer (Head Coach Mr. Rodenbach srodenbach@basdschools.org )
Weekly Schedule | ||
Monday | None | None |
Tuesday | None | None |
Wednesday | None | None |
Thursday | None | None |
Friday | None | None |
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Nitschmann Middle School
A LEAD School, partnering with The Leader in Me
“Lions Lead the Way!”
Our Collective Vision Nitschmann Middle School is committed to cultivating a respectful community of innovative learners who are socially competent citizens ready to meet the challenges of their future.
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Bethlehem, Pa 18018
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