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
Parent & Student Weekly Email
Nitschmann Middle School Weekly Update, Home of the Nitschmann Nation!
Sunday, February 14, 2021, to Sunday, February 21, 2021
- Presidents’ Day Weekend: A reminder there is no school on Monday due to Presidents’ Day Holiday.
- Watch for Winter Weather: Please keep an eye on our communication systems regarding impacts from the upcoming snowstorm. The easiest (and least intrusive!) is the BASD app, available on your App Store for immediate messages.
- Spring Sports Physicals will be held on Monday, February 22nd from 5-8pm in the Auxiliary Gym at Liberty High School. All BASD Middle School Student Athletes that have not obtained a sports physical for the 2020-2021 school year are encouraged to attend this free physical option provided by SLUHN. Students who have tested positive in the past for COVID may not attend these physicals & need to go to their primary care physician for physicals.
- 2020-2021 Yearbooks: NMS Yearbooks are now on sale at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter NMS Code: 5049 when ordering. Yearbooks must be ordered ahead of time – there are usually very few extras at the end of the year! Don’t wait & order now!
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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 | |
| Schoology Login Required for Attendance Daily! | |||||||
| Monday | 2/15 | No School
President’s Day Holiday |
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| Tuesday | 2/16 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Wednesday | 2/17 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | ||
| Thursday | 2/18 | Even Day
LEAD |
February Pride of the Lions | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 2/19 | Even Day
LEAD |
February Pride of the Lions | Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom | |
| Schoology Login Required for Attendance Daily! | |||||||
| Monday | 2/22 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Zoom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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| Tuesday | 2/23 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Wednesday | 2/24 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | ||
| Thursday | 2/25 | Even Day
No LEAD – Extended Homeroom |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Friday | 2/26 | Even Day
No LEAD – Extended Homeroom |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | ||
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School-wide Announcements (All Hybrid & e-Classroom Students)
Dr. Roy’s Weekly Message: This week’s BASD eNews has some …
*Must see videos like Dr. Roy’s most updated message, the YWCA surprising the Teens of the Year, and the new Freedom Forum’s Flash Briefing.
*Looking for something to make for dinner tonight? We have a great recipe for Chicken Tamale Bake.
*Looking for some new BASD gear, check out some new items that recently came in!
*Tips for snow shoveling from the BASD Workplace Safety Committee.
For this and many more items, please view this week’s edition of the BASD eNews.
We hope you enjoy it.
BASD eNews February 11, 2021 Edition
Nitschmann Mask Fundraiser (Nonnemacher, Pearson, Werkheiser): The Reading Olympics team is 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 cost $10 each and can be purchased with cash or a check made out to Nitschmann Middle School. They will be sold on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Lions Pride in the library, but can also be purchased anytime from Mrs. Werkheiser in the library. An image of what one looks like is included below. Please help support our team this year and at the same time help yourself stay healthy.
Nitschmann 2020-2021 Yearbook (Markovic, Gomez)
Place your order for a 2020-2021 Nitschmann Middle School yearbook. There will be no extra yearbooks ordered this year, you MUST order by March 1, 2021 to be guaranteed a book.
Cost: $35.00; Make checks to Nitschmann Middle School
Order online:
Go to: yearbookordercenter.com.
Enter NMS Code: 5049
For In-School Order Form: Please see Mrs. Markovic or Mrs. Gomez
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
🛑Remember to shut down your Chromebook EVERY DAY
BOOK SUGGESTIONS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK
💌💋Get ready for VALENTINE’S DAY on February 14 by reading a book with “love” in the title!😍💗
💝😇RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY is February 17. Kindly stop in and check out a book!💟👋
🐶🐸Did you know that “LOVE YOUR PET DAY” is February 20? We have books about all sorts of pets!🐱🐭
e-Classroom Guidance Office Hours on Mondays!
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.
MathCounts Update: (Lafey)
Congratulations to Stefan Christiansen who qualified to represent Nitschmann at the Chapter Invitational Competition later this month. He ranked 14th out of students from schools throughout the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. Stephanie Zheng was 22nd and Carsten Rothbauer was 25th. Great Job!
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Student Services Updates:
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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Core & Encore Team Updates
Team Lafayette (6th) (Twitter @NMSLafayette Team Leader Mrs. Hackman) Report cards went out last week, and we need to have the paper copies of the report cards signed and returned. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! There are so many things going on in the world right now, and we are so proud of the students who have found a way to be at their best. Any issues that we can help the kids with, we are ready to give our support. If you need us, reach out to us so we can set up something to help students find more successes with their learning. Lastly, if there are any supplies that may have dwindled throughout the first semester, replenish them so the kids are ready to attack the second semester with the same excitement and energy they had at the start of the year
Team Lehigh (6th) (Twitter @NMSTeamLehigh/ Facebook @NitschmannTeamLehigh Team Leader Mrs. Oliver)
As we entered the third quarter with a snow storm, several virtual days and late starts, we noticed that many kids fell behind on their work already. For those that are struggling to get work done at home, we can arrange for them to come in before and/or after school on their at school days to give them extra time to get their assignments complete.. Please let us know if you would like your child to take advantage of this opportunity. In addition the NJHS will be offering after school tutoring in rooms 303 and 305 this Tuesday 2/16 and Wednesday 2/17 from 3:00 to 3:30. They will also be offering zoom sessions those days at 10:30. Use the following links:
Tuesday: https://zoom.us/j/99108735074?pwd=ZHVuSHlDUlRLOExQVXhuWC9vMXpidz09
Wednesday: https://zoom.us/j/98677655326?pwd=VHlnNlpvWGprNi9uY29nZW9RRWNEQT09.
Starting this week we will be issuing detentions to students who we see are continuously not getting their work completed.
Very important message from last week’s in case you missed it:
Communication Is Crucial! One of the keys to success for your child is communication; not only between us and the students but also between us and the parents. With the volume of students we have, our main source of communication is via email. We send frequent emails to both students and parents to update you on what is going on, notify you of missing assignments and/or low grades, commend students for good work, and to offer optional help/zooms. Several things you can do to improve communication: 1) Be sure your son/daughter is checking their school email daily; 2) be sure that we have correct email addresses on file for you, and 3) have our email addresses marked that they do not go to spam or junk mail (we often send bulk emails and if our address are not marked they may go to spam). Our email addresses are (joliver@basdschools.org ,shriniak@basdschools.org, adruckenmiller@basdschools.org and jfritzinger@basdschools.org )
Team Moravian (6th) – (Twitter @NMSTeam Moravian/Facebook@NMSTeamMoravian Team Leader Mrs. Roufakis)
We are available before and after school. Talk to your teacher if you would like to work on any assignments during those times. Please continue monitoring your grades by checking Schoology. Make sure you are looking at M3.
Team Kutztown (7th)(Twitter @TeamKutztown Team Leader Mr. Falteich) – The third marking period has begun. Please keep up with assignments on Schoology. We can’t stress how important it is not to fall behind and let assignments pile up. As always, check in with your teachers in person or via email if you have any questions. Math (Mrs. Evancho) – Reminder: All students should be bringing calculators to class with them! Science (Mr. Pearson) – This week we will continue to learn about the characteristics that all living things have in common and then begin discussing the chemical compounds that are found in cells. English (Mr. Falteich) – We will review last week’s quiz on irregular verbs. Students will then begin a public speaking unit. The students will research, plan, write, practice, and deliver a persuasive speech on a current debatable topic. This will be their major third quarter project. Geography (Mr. Danyi) -Students will learn about the physical and human features of Mexico.
Team Penn State (7th) (Twitter @NMSPennState/Facebook @NMSTeamPennState/ Instagram pennstatenms Team Leader Mrs. Getz)
ELA (Getz) – Students will continue their novel and WeVideo Projects. We will also complete an activity and discuss social issues within our novel. Downey(ELA) – We are reading We Beat the Street. Students are studying conflict and characterization. WeVideo projects should be coming together. Geography: Students will learn about the physical and human features of Mexico. Math: Reminder: All students should have their calculators with them in class every day. Periods 3,6 and 9 are working with applications of the percent equation, markups and markdowns. Periods 2 and 8 are working with algebraic expressions. Science: We will be wrapping up the lab and start learning about the different types of cell transport.
Team DeSales (8th) (Team Leader Mrs. Pogue): Instagram @NMSTeamDSU8 Please be sure to check Schoology on Monday afternoon for any new assignments or course updates.
Tues/Thurs Students: You have Course Selection 2/16. Here are some important links for you to check out before you meet your counselor Tuesday
In ELA: We will continue our study of poetry, and finish writing some of our own. For your reading of Monster, make sure have read up to page 75 and have updated your digital folders with journal entries and characters. In Mrs. Tannous’s class, we will start talking about themes, both in the book and how they apply to our criminal justice system. HISTORY: “We hold these truths to be self evident”; this week we will be learning about the Declaration of Independence, quiz your student on the first sentence of the second paragraph.Check the agenda for hidden answers for the schoology quiz. SCIENCE: Get ready for your science on Balanced and Unbalanced Forces on Thursday and Friday! We’ll be reviewing in class, but you also have notes to review. Start the marking period off strong! MATH: On Monday, Feb 15, Math 8 students should be finishing up the Lesson 2-5 folder and review the weekly agenda to prepare for completing the Lesson 2-6 folder. Algebra 1 students should be doing the same to transition from Lesson 4-4 to 4-5. Quizzes are expected to be done by midnight Monday night.
Team Northampton (8th) (Twitter @TeamSpartanNMS Team Leader Mrs. Hood)
A sincere THANK YOU to all those who helped out with our TEAM CELEBRATION! In History, students will focus on specific Constitution amendments in connection with today’s societal events. Students will be taking a virtual tour of the National Constitution Center’s Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit – America’s first exhibit devoted to exploring how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence’s promise of liberty and equality. In Mrs. Hinkel’s ELA class, we will finish our discussion on “The House on Mango Street” and begin introducing our poetry unit. Our noun use quizzes have been rescheduled for Feb. 18 and 19. In Wallach’s ELA class, we are continuing to read The Outsiders. We are working on giving detailed responses with text-based evidence along with higher-level thinking skills. Students should have completed reading chapter 6 this week along with critical thinking questions in Schoology. Science: We will be starting the exploration of Newton’s Laws. Labs will be done throughout the weeks followed by an all inclusive Test on all of Newton’s laws. In Grade 8 Math (Periods 4 and 9), students will review how to find Slope (from a graph, table and two points) and learn how to use the Slope Intercept Form. In Grade 8 Math (Period 3), students will review Proportional Relationships and learn how to calculate slope (from a graph, table and two points). In Algebra 1, students will review how to Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing and learn how to Solve Systems of Equations by Substitution.
Team Pitt (Encore) (Twitter @NMSTeamPitt Team Leader Mrs. Hoffman Mrs. Hoffman)
Music (Mrs. de Vries Twitter)-Keep checking Schoology for those assignments! Need help? Message me on Schoology. Reminders: Hybrid students need earbuds and an encore folder for each class. E-learners will be meeting on zoom every Monday, unless there is no school. Check your music class on Schoology for the time and link.
Health and Fitness: Make sure to complete outstanding assignments before the marking period ends. Speak with your teachers for questions, comments and concerns.
Team Bloomsburg (Encore World Language and Library) (Twitter @NMSBloomsburg / Team Leader Dr. Sierra)-
Please welcome Mrs. Bernardo to the team. She will be teaching Dr. Sierra’s classes. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions. We are available via email and during our office hours. *Office hours are not mandatory meetings.
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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) None at this time.
Anime Club (Advisors Ms. Fehr/Mrs. Wallach) Our next meeting will be 2/16-2/17 during Lion’s Pride in room 104. We are still accepting new members to the club.
Art Club (Advisor Mrs. Lund) The Afterschool Art Club students should come to room 011 on Tuesday 2/16 and Wednesday 2/17 morning during Lion’s Pride. We missed meetings due to the snow and I would like to regroup. Bring your drawings with you so we can get back on track!!
Artsmart @ Banana Factory (Advisor Mrs. Lare) The Winter/Spring Art Smart classes from the Banana Factorystarted last week! The Tuesday creative writing class is held from 3:10 – 4:10 in Mrs. Lare’s class, Room 317. Students should bring a pen and pencil. The Thursday jewelry/wiring class is held from 3:10 – 4:10 in Mrs. Lund’s ground floor art class. All materials will be provided. There are still spaces available in each class, but this week is the last week students may sign up. PLEASE NOTE: WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY HYBRID STUDENTS AND E-CLASS STUDENTS MAY SIGN UP FOR AND JOIN THE CLASSES VIA ZOOM. Email Mrs. Lare right away if you are interested: alare@basdschools.org Students who have already signed up should return their permission forms to Mrs. Lare.
Course descriptions are below:
Creative Writing with Josh Berk
“The creative writing program is called Write Now! and is offered in conjunction with the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Author/Library Josh Berk makes writing fun. Students will learn about all different types of creative writing – poetry, fiction, memoir, and more – then try their hand at each. We will work together to publish a literary journal to share creations in a fun and creative way.”
Jewelry and Wirework with Allison Mackenzie
“Twist, tie, wrap, and bend.” Work with wire, leather, and beads to explore ancient jewelry making techniques with your own modern creativity. No special tools needed – everything easily made with supplied kits. This session will explore Native American wire dream catcher pendants, Nordic leather cord knotting, and Celtic inspired braided wire.”
Dance Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) Activity pd. will be in the auditorium on Tue/Wed. After school practices will begin again- please check w/ Dr. Mayes- looking to continue Tues and Friday until 4 pm.
Environmental Club (Advisor Ms. Stewart) – Our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th at noon. For more information, please search for our club on Schoology. Information and zoom links will be posted there.
French Club – (Advisor Mrs. Lare) Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 16! All French classes will be celebrating throughout the week. Students are encouraged to wear the Mardi Gras colors – purple, green, and gold – on their day in French. Students will have the option of making an on-line or actual mask in class. If they’d like to make the latter, they may bring their own arts & crafts decorations. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll!
German Club (Advisor Mrs. Sofka) Hallo alle! German club will meet Tuesday & Wednesday in Frau Sofka’s room 313 during Lion’s Pride! This week we will be testing your German knowledge by playing a German Trivia Game and watching a Film in German!
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 ) None at this time.
Leadership Council (Advisor Mr. Kocon) None at this time.
Lion Service Club (Advisor Mrs. McLaughlin) Thank you to everyone who donated used eyewear for the Lion’s Club who will have the glasses reconditioned and distributed on mission trips. Our next project will be in February. Once again, we will be collecting for Roadtrip Rescues. Please look for more information to come out. Members–our next meeting will be on 2/22 at 12:00pm.
Lion’s Pride (online school newspaper) (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) We will meet virtually at 11:30 Monday 11/25/21. The link can be found in the calendar in our Schoology group. Lion’s Pride Newspaper 2020-2021 First Edition
Mathcounts (Advisor Mrs. Novatnak Lafey)
We will be meeting after school (both in person and through Zoom), alternating between Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:05 – 3:50. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 17th at 3:05 in Room 213 (and on Zoom for those in the Hybrid A and e-Classroom groups). Congratulations to Stefan who finished 14th in the Chapter Competition and qualified to attend the Chapter Invitational Competition on 2/25. I’d also like to congratulate Stephanie, who finished 22nd, and Carsten, who finished 25th. All students who participated should be able to log into the AOPS website to see their answers and the correct ones, as well as the questions.
Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Lafey, nnovatnak@basdschools.org
National Junior Honor Society (Advisors Mrs. Wallach/Mrs. Druckenmiller) (Twitter-@Njhs_Nitschmann; Instagram- @Njhs_Nistchmann ) We will be continuing our tutoring program both in-person and online via zoom sessions. Our next tutoring session is Tuesday 2/16 and Wednesday 2/17 at 10:00 – 10:30am (virtual tutoring) and in person tutoring (after school) from 3:05 to 3:30. We need members to attend to meet the needs of our school community.
Nitschmann Dramatics (Advisor Mrs. Hriniak) Tuesday/Wednesday Crew, House, and Principal Characters; Thursday/Friday Scene 9 (Run and Tell That). Schedule subject to change based on weather and rescheduled meetings. See the update emails from Mrs. Hriniak for information. 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)We continue meeting Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Lion’s Pride. Our Nitschmann Mask fundraiser will continue during the time we meet. (Mrs. Werkheiser will also sell them throughout the day in the library if you can’t make it during Lion’s Pride on a Tuesday or Wednesday) They are $10.00 a piece. Due to the snow storm, Our Competition T-Shirt design contest will be the 3rd week in February. We are asking students to submit their drawings / designs no later than February 15th / 16th. There will be a folder in the library to put them in or they can give them to one of us. We will be emailing students a form to fill out letting us know which books they have read already for the competition. The competition will be virtual this year on April 15th, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. We will begin preparing for the competition starting Tuesday / Wednesday, March 16 / 17 during lion’s pride and continuing until the competition. Please contact Mrs. Nonnemacher, Mr. Pearson or Mrs. Werkheiser if you have any questions.
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) Passes were handed out. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Downey. Please utilize your passes at your convenience.
Spanish Club (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) We will meet virtually at 11:00 Monday 11/25/21. The link can be found in the calendar in our Schoology group.
Student Lighthouse ( Advisors Mr. Kocon / Mrs. McLaughlin / Miss Bouhana) We meet every Tuesday for A-L students and every Wednesday for M-Z students during activity period. These meetings are mandatory for all members, unless you have spoken with one of us prior. Meet in room 201. Email us if you have any questions or concerns.
Step Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) Activity pd. will be in the auditorium on Tue/Wed. After school practices will begin again- please check w/ Dr. Mayes- looking to continue Tues and Friday until 4 pm.
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Strategy Club (Advisor Mr. Kehler) None at this time.
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 2/15: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 2/16: A Hybrid ALL CITY String Orchestra students 7:15am (Only students in All -City Orchestra)
A Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Wednesday 2/17: Z Hybrid ALL CITY String Orchestra students 7:15am (Only students in All -City Orchestra)
Z Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Thursday 2/18: A Hybrid Percussion & Color guard 7:15am
Friday 2/19: Z Hybrid Percussion & Color guard 7:15am
SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
1) Lesson schedules and Zoom links can be found in students Activity 1-11 course on Schoology.
2) 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.
- The Winter Performance will be pre-recorded on Wed. March 3. Make sure you are prepared for your routines.
- Review basic skills, spins, and routines.
- YOUTUBE Playlist of skills, spins, and routines.
NIMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The next NIMAS general membership meeting is on Wednesday, February 17 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.
- 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.
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 by February 27, 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
Please note:
Book your appointment through February 27, 2021.
Please mention the NIMAS FUNDRAISER when booking your appointment.
- 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 2020 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!
Please stay in touch by checking our Schoology page for current information!
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday 2/15-No School/No Glee Zoom
Tuesday 2/16-Glee rehearsal for A-L during Lion’s Pride
Wednesday 2/17-Glee rehearsal for M-Z during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 2/18-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal for A-L
Friday 2/19-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal for M-Z
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Lions/Lady Lions Athletics Updates (Twitter @NMS_Athletics)
Spring Sports physicals will be held on Monday, February 22nd from 5-8pm in the Auxiliary Gym at Liberty High School. All BASD Middle School Student Athletes that have not obtained a sports physical for the 2020-2021 school year are encouraged to attend this free physical option provided by SLUHN.
Please know that if any student has tested positive for COVID-19 and per St. Luke’s University Health Network, they will not be able to obtain a sports physical at this event. Any student who has contracted COVID-19 must obtain their sports physical from their primary care physician. If they do not have one, they need to see the trainer for assistance.
Year-long
Cheerleading (Head Coach Mrs. Long kllong@basdschools.org)
Pictures are Tuesday after school. If you are coming from home, please arrive dressed and ready at the gym doors at 3:05. If you are in school, bring all of your stuff and change after school.
Basketball games this week Wednesday and Thursday at 4pm. If you are in school, you can change after school. If you are home, you should come dressed and ready at 3:05 at the gym doors.
Check in upon arriving with the trainer to answer the covid questions.
| Weekly Schedule | ||
| Monday | None | None |
| Tuesday | Pictures and impact testing until 4:30 | None |
| Wednesday | Basketball game 4pm | None |
| Thursday | Basketball game 4pm | 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 | No Practice | None |
| Tuesday | Winter Sports Pictures 3:15pm – 4:30pm | None |
| Wednesday | Game – Broughal @ NMS – 4:00pm | None |
| Thursday | Game – NMS @ Broughal – 4:00pm | None |
| Friday | Basketball Practice 3:15pm – 4:45pm | None |
Girls MS Basketball (Head Coach Mr. Ortwein jortwein@basdschools.org)
| Weekly Schedule | ||
| Monday | No Practice | None |
| Tuesday | Winter Sports Pictures 3:15pm – 4:30pm | None |
| Wednesday | Game – NMS @ Broughal – 4:00pm | None |
| Thursday | Game – Broughal @ NMS – 4:00pm | None |
| Friday | Basketball Practice 3:15pm – 4:45pm | None |
Boys & Girls LHS HS Wrestling (Head Coach Mr. Hall)
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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