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 21, 2021, to Sunday, February 28, 2021
- Change from Zoom to Go Guardian Conferencing for students: Over the next week, Nitschmann teachers will be transitioning all students from using Zoom to our more secure system called Go Guardian Conferencing. This system provides greater security & monitoring systems for teachers. This will require students to use their BASD Chromebook and teachers will invite them to join the online session. Students will no longer be able to connect through any other device other than their BASD laptop. Directions for students are posted at this link. Teachers will update students directly when their class will be transitioning. Zoom will continue to be used for parent online meetings. You can find our BASD Go Guardian policies at this link.
- 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! The cut-off date for ordering is March 1st!
- 2021 PSSA & Keystones Exams: Dr. Mayes is waiting for final information from the State of Pennsylvania on testing dates for the 2021 PSSA & Keystone Exams. When this information is distributed to school districts, he will include it in the next Sunday Email with schedules and directions. We are planning to administer these exams in April & May.
- 8th Grade End of Year Events: We are planning our traditional end-of-the-year events for our 8th grade students, but events are very tentative at this time as we work out details to fit within the requirements from the State of Pennsylvania. Dates & information will be distributed as soon as we have confirmation in our Sunday Email.
- Welcome to Mrs. Bernardo: Please welcome Mrs. Bernardo to Nitschmann, who will be serving as a long-term substitute for Mrs. Sierra while she is out for the 2nd Semester!
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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 | 2/22 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) Spring Sports Physicals @ Liberty High School 5pm-8pm |
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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
LEAD |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Friday | 2/26 | Even Day
LEAD |
2020-2021 Yearbook Order Cut-Off on Monday 3/1! | 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 | 3/1 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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| Tuesday | 3/2 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Wednesday | 3/3 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | ||
| Thursday | 3/4 | Even Day
LEAD |
Pride of the Lions (Feb & Mar) | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 3/5 | Even Day
LEAD |
Pride of the Lions (Feb & Mar)
Grade Cut-Off for 3rd Quarter IPR |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
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School-wide Announcements (All Hybrid & e-Classroom Students)
Dr. Roy’s Weekly Message: The BASD eNews from Dr. Roy is available to view at BASD eNews from Dr. Roy – February 19, 2021 Edition.
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
🐶🐸Did you know that “LOVE YOUR PET DAY” was February 20? We have books about all sorts of pets!🐱🐭
⛄Feeling chilly on NATIONAL CHILI DAY (February 25)? Warm up with a good book!🥣📚
📕Read a Pokemon book on Saturday, February 27 for NATIONAL POKÉMON DAY! 🔴
📱(Does anyone play Pokémon GO anymore?)📱
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)
Snow continues to plague the third marking period. We would like to thank everyone for showing up on time for their virtual sessions this past Thursday and Friday. For the most part, we thought they went fairly well. A couple of important reminders on this topic: 1) E-classroom students are expected to attend; 2) you should be accessing the session from your school computer and your proper name should be displayed during the session; and 3) if asked to show your face or speak, you should be prepared to do so.
With that being said, it appears that the inconsistent schedule due to the weather, has caused an increase in missing work. Detentions area being assigned to those students who are continuously behind with their assignments. Please go into schoology a minimum of once a week and look for missing assignments and/or assignments that need to be re-done. Keep in mind that you have to actually open the grade report to see these. Once an assignment is given a grade of any kind (zeros included) or is marked as missing/incomplete it will no longer show up on the right hand side as work to be done. That right hand column on the schoology page can be very misleading.
This is also true on a daily basis. Students should be opening their course each day and looking at the agenda to see what they have to do. Extra information and directions are in there that do not appear on the right hand side. In addition future assignments that students are not ready for yet, but are posted for the marking period are often on the right hand side. These are not intended to be completed until gone over by the teacher. Unfortunately, students are seeing these, doing them and failing as a result. Use the information within the course folders to see what must be completed each day.
Again as we have mentioned before, we are here both before (7:30 am) and after (til 3:30) school for students who need a place to come in and work. As of now no one has taken advantage of coming in before school. If you have trouble finding a quiet place to work at home or your internet is not all that stable, before school is an excellent solution to the problem.
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 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 cause and effect. WeVideo projects should be coming together.There will be a quiz at the end of the week. 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: Students will start to learn about cell transport and how things move in and out of the cell.
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.TEAM CELEBRATION 2/25 and 2/26! WEAR RED AND BLUE! We are looking forward to spending time together as a team in some friendly competitions!
In ELA: For your reading of Monster, make sure have read up to page 116 and have updated your digital folders with characters and your journal entries. We’ll be exploring some non-fiction articles about the justice system as well. HISTORY: We will be learning about the American Revolution: major events and important people. 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: Math8 students are supposed to be done with Lesson 2-5 and starting Lesson 2-6 when the folder is posted. Please check updated To Do Lists and ask for help if you can’t keep up with the deadlines. Algebra 1 students should be doing the same to transition from Lesson 4-4 to 4-5. The Algebra 1 exam has been postponed until the week of March 1.
Team Northampton (8th) (Twitter @TeamSpartanNMS Team Leader Mrs. Hood)
In History, students will focus on their 1st Amendment rights using a lesson from the National Constitution Center as well as take a look at the impact of George Washington’s presidency on shaping the new republic. In Mrs. Hinkel’s ELA class, we will be starting the introduction to our poetry unit by focusing on applying key poetic terms to poems. 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 are currently reading chapter 7 and working on a character analysis assignment. Science: We will be continuing 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 take their Slope Quiz (Tuesday/Wednesday) and continue to learn/work with Slope Intercept Form (Write an Equation and Graphing). In Grade 8 Math (Period 3), students will take their Proportional Relationship Quiz (Tuesday/Wednesday), continue to work on Slope and be introduced to Slope Intercept Form. In Algebra 1, students will take their Solving Systems of Equation (focus on Graphing and Substitution) Quiz (Tuesday/Wednesday), continue to work on Solving Systems by Elimination and be introduced to Systems of Equations Word Problems..
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. Please note due dates and times written on assignments. 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 in mid-March during Lion’s Pride in room 104. We are still accepting new members to the club. Listen for announcements.
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 22nd 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 ) Our first zoom and in-person tutoring sessions were a great success! We will offer tutoring once a month so listen for announcements.
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 short term work at home days, 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 23/24. 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 2/22: ALL-CITY ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL for select students
Tuesday 2/23: A Hybrid ALL String Orchestra students 7:15am
A Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Wednesday 2/24: Z Hybrid ALL String Orchestra students 7:15am
Z Hybrid Jazz band 8:30am
Thursday 2/25: A Hybrid Percussion & Color guard 7:15am
Friday 2/26: 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 is going to be rescheduled due to lost instructional time over the last 2 weeks. We will inform you of the new date later this week.
- Review basic skills, spins, and routines.
- YOUTUBE Playlist of skills, spins, and routines.
NIMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The next NIMAS general membership meeting is on Wednesday, March 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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
The Nitschmann Middle School band and orchestra is collecting NEW items for the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.
Our goal is to fill 100 bags to help make a child’s stay in the hospital a brighter experience. Help us make a huge difference and put a smile on a child’s face!
Please see the attached list of accepted donations. No glass or food items. You can view the list of items here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n7PSb3BP8FNODuirnEvdXC4hloZFI_fW/view?usp=sharing
Please drop off your donation in the boxes located outside the band room beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and running through Friday, March 26, 2021.
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 2/22-10:15-10:55 AM Glee Zoom (Link on our Schoology page)
Tuesday 2/23-Glee rehearsal for A-L during Lion’s Pride
Wednesday 2/24-Glee rehearsal for M-Z during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 2/25-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal for A-L
Friday 2/26-3:05-4:00 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 | Basketball Practice 3:15pm – 4:45pm | None |
| Tuesday | Game – NMS @ Broughal – 4:00pm | None |
| Wednesday | Game – East Hills @ NMS – 4:00pm | None |
| Thursday | Game – NMS @ East Hills – 4:00pm | None |
| Friday | Basketball Practice 3:15pm – 4:45pm | None |
Girls MS Basketball (Head Coach Mr. Ortwein jortwein@basdschools.org)
| Weekly Schedule | ||
| Monday | Basketball Practice 3:15pm – 4:45pm | None |
| Tuesday | Game – Broughal @ NMS – 4:00pm | None |
| Wednesday | Game – NMS @ East Hills – 4:00pm | None |
| Thursday | Game – East Hills @ 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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Nitschmann Middle School
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