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, May 9, 2021, to Sunday, May 16, 2021
- This week is our celebration for Staff Appreciation Week! Take a moment and connect with the people who support your child at school!
- Please fill out the LEAD end-of-year Parent Survey by clicking on the link below https://www.leaderinme.com/s/nitschmann-middle-pa/parent to help us reflect on our school-wide progress this week!
- Bring Chromebook Chargers Daily! All students should be bringing their Chromebook chargers WITH THEM to school on their hybrid days. We expect students to charge their laptops at night, but we know sometimes this gets missed. We do not have extra chargers, so students are able to plug in if they need to. They need these daily!
- July Summer Programs! Nitschmann will be hosting several summer programs in July and August to help our students after this long school year. In addition to our regular August “Ramp-Up Program”, we will be hosting several week-long day camps between July 12 and 30, connected to our favorite activities, to help students reconnect with school for the 2021-2022 school year. Sign-ups will begin in May.
- Algebra Readiness Testing for 7th Grade Students 5/4 & 5/5 Over the next two weeks, Mr. Horlick & his team will begin to prepare scheduling information for next school year. One important part is assessing 7th graders for their algebra readiness to access the Algebra 1 course in 8th grade. This assessment will occur in school on Tuesday, May 4 for all A-L students and Wednesday, May 5 for all M-Z students. e-Classroom students should plan on attending from 8:15am-9:30am to take this assessment.
- We celebrate Tuesday & Wednesday this week as National Bike to School Day! We invite all students to bike to school this week (where safe to travel to school!) and join us for breakfast at 7:45am in the cafeteria. Students should always bring a bike lock to secure their bike to the bike racks.
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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 NMS Event Calendar
Standardized Testing Information (PSSA & Keystones) Keystone Exam Testing 5/19 M-Z & 5/20 A-L; PSSA Exam Testing A-L Students (5/25, 5/27, 6/1, 6/3) M-Z Students (5/26, 5/28, 6/2, 6/4)
Upcoming Dates: 5/3-7 Staff Appreciation Week; 5/13 & 14 Spring Sports Pep Rally; 5/18 PA Primary Day – Schools Closed; 5/27 Lions Got Pride Talent Show; 5/31 Schools Closed, Memorial Day; 6/3-5 NMS School Musical “Hairspray”, Leadership Days; 6/10 Last Day of School for A-L/11:30 Dismissal/Activities for A-L 8th grade students; 6/11 Last Day of School for M-Z/11:30 Dismissal/Activities for M-Z 8th grade students
| Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom | |
| Schoology Login Required for Attendance Daily! | |||||||
| STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! Take a moment and thank the people who make a difference for your child! | |||||||
| Monday | 5/3 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) Rotation 6 Begins |
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| Tuesday | 5/4 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
National Teacher Day!
7th Grade Algebra Orleans-Hannah Testing National Bike-to-School Day |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Wednesday | 5/5 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Cinco de Mayo
May Faculty Meeting 7th Grade Algebra Orleans-Hannah Testing National Bike-to-School Day Incoming 6th Grade Gifted Webinar |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 5/6 | Even Day
LEAD |
National Nurses Day!
May Pride of the Lions |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 5/7 | Even Day
LEAD |
May 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 | 5/10 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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| Tuesday | 5/11 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | ||
| Wednesday | 5/12 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
NJHS Induction Ceremony | Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 5/13 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Spring Pep Rally | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 5/14 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Spring Pep Rally | 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 | 5/17 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
e-Classroom Meetings in afternoon (12pm-3pm) |
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| Tuesday | 5/18 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
No School for Students
PA Primary Election Day |
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| Wednesday | 5/19 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
8th Algebra Keystone Exams (M-Z) | Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 5/20 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
8th Algebra Keystone Exams (A-L) | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 5/21 | Odd Day
Lion’s Pride Activity |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | ||
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School-wide Announcements
Dr. Roy’s Weekly Message: This week’s edition of the BASD eNews contains:
-Vaccination Clinic for all BASD students 16 and over and their families – May 10, 2021. Sign up today! #finishthefight
-Check out the #BASDProud staff member at William Penn Elementary School
-Reminder that Schools are Closed on May 18.
-Registration information for our Summer Child Care Program.
I hope you enjoy this week’s edition.
Nitschmann is named a No Place For Hate School again this year! Thank you for all your support. Some students did enter the contest and we will be waiting for the results.
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
ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 14 (meaning YOU STILL HAVE TIME)!
🌞🌞Celebrate “SUN DAY” on Monday, May 3 by reading a book about summer. 🌞🌞
🤣🤣Check out a humorous book for “WORLD LAUGHTER DAY” on May 7!🤣🤣
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:
Contact Members of the Student Services Team by email: Mr. Horlick, Assistant Principal; Mrs. Scott, SSC Guidance Secretary; Mrs. Falcone, SSC Attendance Secretary
Schoology Directions for Parents
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
FREE ONLINE TUTORING: Students connect online with Peer Mentor Network tutors, who are enthusiastic and share a common goal of helping their students succeed.. Sign up today: Peer Mentor Network
Free! Dental Patients being accepted:
Cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments and more to be offered.
https://www.northampton.edu/today-at-ncc/dental-patients-accepted-.htm
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) Our Greek unit has begun, and we are setting up group projects and activities to learn more about Ancient Greece. We are continuing our work on sustainability in Science. As the weather continues to improve, students should be continuing to prioritize their assignments, then get to enjoying their outside time. Many students are discussing their sports practices and games in class, and it is great to hear so many of them enjoying their time reconnecting to activities they love but lost last year.
Team Lehigh (6th) (Twitter @NMSTeamLehigh/ Facebook @NitschmannTeamLehigh Team Leader Mrs. Oliver)
Congratulations to Ava Danch, Christina Bozakis, Leila Matejcek, Brammel Mari, and Roberto Nieto for earning our Mountain Hawk Spotlight Award this week. This is an award that Lehigh teachers give to students who soar above the rest! Students earn a certificate and are recognized at our team celebrations. Way to go – we are proud of you for leading the way for our team!
Sadly, this week we had to say goodbye to Mrs. Oliver’s Student teacher, Miss Christine Yacoub. We all wish her well in her future teaching career. She is going to be great!!!!
The 4th marking period mid-quarter is right around the corner. Log into schoology, check your grade report for missing assignments and/or assignments that need to be remediated, and take care of business. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Walk, do not run to the finish line. Take your time, pay attention to the task at hand. There is still learning and work to be done. Follow the daily routine. Log into Schoology, look for and complete the daily assignments posted by your teachers for each of your classes. Finish Strong. We Got This!!!
Team Moravian (6th) – (Twitter @NMSTeam Moravian/Facebook@NMSTeamMoravian Team Leader Mrs. Roufakis)
Please review grades on Schoology. We are finding that many students are not completing work on “home days”.
Team teachers are available before and after school for extra help. If you are interested in attending, please talk to your teacher. Please also check your emails for team updates. All students need to complete the IXL Diagnostic again and submit to schoology. This is due by Wednesday of this week.
Team Kutztown (7th)(Twitter @TeamKutztown Team Leader Mr. Falteich) Math (Mrs. Evancho) – Reminder: All students should be bringing calculators to class with them! Science (Mr. Pearson) – This week students will finish their lab examining the effects of exercise on the process of cellular respiration. Then, we will begin our next section on photosynthesis. English (Mr. Falteich) – TEST ON PRONOUNS THIS WEEK. (Thursday and Friday). Geography (Mr. Danyi) We will be starting our Asia unit. Students will be learning about the physical and human features of Asia.
Team Penn State (7th) (Twitter @NMSPennState/Facebook @NMSTeamPennState/ Instagram pennstatenms Team Leader Mrs. Getz)
ELA (Getz) – This week, students will read Hitting a Big League Fastball ‘Clearly Impossible” and complete comprehension questions. We will also continue vocabulary and discuss different types of medium. Downey(ELA) – Students will be reading and analyzing ‘This I Believe’ stories. Students will eventually create a writing piece containing a personal philosophy statement. Geography: We will be starting our Asia unit this week. Students will be learning about the physical and human features of Asia. Math: Reminder: All students should have their calculators with them in class every day. Periods 3,6 and 9 are wrapping up their unit, with a focus on adding expressions getting ready for a unit test during the first week in May. Periods 2 and 8 will be solving two-step and multi-step inequalities, getting ready for a unit test during the first week of May. Science: We are spending both days this week working on a lab dealing with different types of bird beaks and how well they work at gathering food.
Team DeSales (8th) (Team Leader Mrs. Pogue): Instagram @NMSTeamDSU8
History classes will be focusing on Western Expansion, students will be analyzing different perspectives of expansion. Students will be expected to discuss the viewpoints of enslaved people, native Americans, and western settlers after a Tech book investigation. ELA: Students should be finished through chapter 5 of The Outsiders and preparing for a quiz on their next school day! Remember to plan your review sessions with your groups on Monday or Tuesday. We will continue our character bio assignment by creating our “life size” characters this week, as well as analyzing the key themes that are emerging. HISTORY: This week we will be learning about the United States Civil War. SCIENCE: We are learning about potential and kinetic energy. There will be a quiz Thursday/Friday this week. MATH: Parents: You may use these links to see what your child’s week ahead in math looks like. [DSU Math 8 Weekly Agenda] [DSU Algebra 1 Weekly Agenda]
Team Northampton (8th) (Twitter @TeamSpartanNMS Team Leader Mrs. Hood)
In History, we will take a look at the logistics of the Civil War as well as focus in on the Battle of Gettysburg. In Mrs. Hinkel’s ELA class, we will be starting our new StudySync unit, No Risk, No Reward by focusing on our new essential question. We will also introduce our new novel, A Night to Remember. . We end the week with learning how to write a literary analysis paragraph. In Mrs. Wallach’s ELA class, we are working on introductory paragraphs for the literary analysis essay. Students should have their introductory paragraph completed and working on the first body paragraph. Science: The students will be getting ready for Earth Day by learning about Renewable and Nonrenewable resources. Quiz will be May 3/4th. In Grade 8 Math (Periods 4 and 9), students will continue to work on Pythagorean Theorem. In Grade 8 Math (Period 3), students will continue to work with Radical and Pythagorean Theorem. In Algebra 1, students will continue to work with Polynomials (Classification, Operations with Polynomials and Factoring) Students are scheduled to take their Algebra 1 Keystone Exam on 5/19 or 5/20. Review / practice materials are posted in Schoology.
Team Pitt (Encore) (Twitter @NMSTeamPitt Team Leader Mrs. Hoffman Mrs. Hoffman)
Music (Mrs. de Vries Twitter @ldevriesmusic)-Please remember to bring your encore folder and earbuds to all in-person classes. Complete weekly online assignments. Contact Mrs. de Vries for help. E-learners need to attend GoGuardian classes every Monday.
Health and Fitness: As we enter spring and warm weather, be prepared to have PE class outside on the turf. Dress appropriately for the weather. Make sure to complete any outstanding assignments before the marking period ends. Although Crocs are now accepted in school, they are not appropriate for PE class. Please bring an extra pair of PE appropriate sneakers for the days you have PE class. Speak with your teachers for questions, comments and concerns.
Team Bloomsburg (Encore World Language and Library) (Twitter @NMSBloomsburg / Team Leader Dr. Sierra)-
Language selection survey forms are available in your current language course page. Please complete the survey as soon as possible for scheduling. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions. Please note due dates and times written on assignments. We are available via email. If you would like a conference call, email your teacher so a go guardian call can be set up.
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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 May 11-12 with the Cosplay fashion show during Lion’s Pride in room 104. This will be our last meeting of the year.
Art Club (Advisor Mrs. Lund) The Art Club students should come to room 011 on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during Lion’s Pride. If you have conflicting morning activities see me and we can discuss other options.
Artsmart @ Banana Factory (Advisor Mrs. Lare) The final session of Art Smart for Jewelry/Wiring is this Thursday, April 15. Thank you for allowing your children to be part of this wonderful program with professional artists in the community. New Art Smart classes will be offered in the fall.
Dance Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) Activity pd. will be in front of the auditorium on Tue/Wed. After school practices are Thursday and Friday until 4.
Environmental Club (Advisor Ms. Stewart) – The Environmental Club is hosting a fundraiser with Boon Supply. 40% of the proceeds will go towards the club’s initiatives for the 2021-2022 school year. Here is our fundraising link: https://www.boonsupply.com/1194566 Feel free to share this link with friends and family.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, May 3rd at noon. New members are welcomed to participate. For more information, please search for our club on Schoology. Information and zoom links will be posted there.
French Club – (Advisor Mrs. Lare) Nothing at this time.
German Club (Advisor Mrs. Sofka) Frühling ist hier! (Spring is here!) German club will meet Tuesday & Wednesday in Frau Sofka’s room 313 during Lion’s Pride! This week we will be designing Muttertagskarte (Mother’s day cards)!
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) Wednesday is the final day we are collecting for Road Trip Rescues. Any donation of food, toys, etc. is appreciated.
Lion’s Pride (online school newspaper) (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) None at this time. Lion’s Pride Newspaper 2020-2021 Second Edition
Mathcounts (Advisor Mrs. Novatnak Lafey) Thank you for a great competition season! I look forward to seeing the 6th and 7th graders next year!
National Junior Honor Society (Advisors Mrs. Wallach/Mrs. Druckenmiller) (Twitter-@Njhs_Nitschmann; Instagram- @Njhs_Nistchmann ) Welcome to the new inductees of the NJHS. Our induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm. Please return induction RSVPs to Mrs. Wallach in room 104. Also, we are working on a service project for New Bethany and items needed within our community. Students are working to put this together.
Nitschmann Dramatics (Advisor Mrs. Hriniak) Dress rehearsals are this week! All audio recording should be completed by this point. Check your email for the UPDATED schedule and rehearsal dates/times and UPDATED information for audio recording, filming, and performance information.
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) (Advisor TBA) None at this time.
Photography Club: Please consider donating to our Donors Choose fundraiser for cameras and studio equipment. Feel free to share our project with others as well. Please use this link (https://bit.ly/2N3B2lS) Any questions, please contact Ms. Krause at rkrause@basdschools.org. Mark calendars from March 30th (A-L) and 31st (M-Z) for our Afterschool Workshop
Reading Olympics (Advisor – Mrs. Nonnemacher ) We meet for 2 more weeks, the last week being the ice cream and awards celebration. Our Ice cream and awards party has been scheduled after school on May 11th (A-L) and 12th (M-Z)! It will be until 4:00 P.M. in the all purpose room across from the cafeteria. 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. 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)
Spanish Club (Advisor Ms. Bouhana) None at this time.
Student Lighthouse ( Advisors Mr. Kocon / Mrs. McLaughlin / Miss Bouhana) End-of-Year celebration will be held in the cafeteria this Thursday/Friday.
Step Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) Activity pd. will be in front of the auditorium on Tue/Wed. After school practices are Thursday and Friday until 4.
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Strategy Club (Advisor Mr. Kehler) Want to participate, request to join the group, or email Mr. Kehler to get the Schoology group link.
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
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 3
(Students should enter through the auditorium entrance)
Combined jazz band rehearsal 8-9am. Doors will open at 7:45am.
Combned string orchestra rehearsal 9-10am. Doors will open at 8:50am.
Tuesday, May 4
String Orchestra A HYBRID students 7:15am
Jazz band A HYBRID during Lion’s Pride 8:30 – 9:06 am
Wednesday, May 5
String Orchestra Z HYBRID students 7:15am
Jazz band Z HYBRID during Lion’s Pride 8:30 – 9:06 am
Thursday, May 6
Early morning band A HYBRID rehearsals begin at 7:15am (This is for all 6th, 7th & 8th grade band students)
Friday, May 7
Early morning band Z HYBRID rehearsals begin at 7:15am (This is for all 6th, 7th & 8th grade band students)
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 3 Combined jazz band rehearsal 8am
Combined string orchestra rehearsal 9am
May 10 Combined marching band rehearsal 7:15 am
Combined jazz band rehearsal 8am
Combined string orchestra rehearsal 9am
May 12 NIMAS general membership meeting 7:30 PM via Zoom.
May 17 CONCERT RECORDING DAY
7:30-8:45am Marching band
8:45-10am Jazz band
10-11:45 Chorus
11:45am – 1:00pm String orchestra
May 19 LHS majorette tryouts at 3:30pm in the Liberty High School Band room.
*June 1 Music department spring concert and end of year celebration.
August 9-13 Summer Band Camp 7:30am-12:30pm
August 16-20 Summer Band Camp 7:30am-12:30pm
SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
School instrumental music lessons will continue on Zoom.
The lesson schedule and Zoom links are posted on your Cut Time calendar.
Did you forget which group you are in? Click on the lessons folder in your Activity: Section 1-11 course in Schoology.
HOW TO FIND YOUR LESSON DAY, TIME, and ZOOM LINK
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
The virtual winter color guard performance can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJuvmSmHPw&t=5s.
- Rehearsals are before school at 7:15am on Thursdays/Fridays.
- We are currently working on routines for the spring band performance.
- Review basic skills, spins, and routines.
- YOUTUBE Playlist of skills, spins, and routines.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
$25 REGISTRATION PAYMENT IS DUE
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. (There is a transaction fee)
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
* Contact the treasurer at NIMAStreasurer@gmail.com if you have any questions.
FUNDRAISING:
GENERAL FUND FUNDRAISERS
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 May 28, 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: Mention the Nitschmann instrumental fundraiser when you book your appointment.
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 5/3-10:00-11:15 AM Glee Rehearsal for all members at Nitschmann
Tuesday 5/4-Glee rehearsal for A-L during Lion’s Pride
Wednesday 5/5-Glee rehearsal for M-Z during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 5/6-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal for All Nitschmann Singers
Friday 5/7-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal for All Nitschmann Singers
May 17th: Spring Concert recording day at Nitschmann. Wear a Nitschmann navy blue ID shirt or plain navy t-shirt. Masks and social distancing required. All participants must be symptom free.
7:30-8:45am Marching band
8:45-10am Jazz band
9:30AM—Glee/Nitschmann Singers arrive for rehearsal
10-11:45am Glee/Nitschmann Singers warm up and recording
11:45-1:00pm String orchestra
June 1: Music Department Spring concert and end of the year celebration at Nitschmann. We will be viewing the video produced on May 17th and handing out awards. Limited audience for safe viewing.
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Lions/Lady Lions Athletics Updates (Twitter @NMS_Athletics)
Year-long
Cheerleading (Head Coach Mrs. Long kllong@basdschools.org)
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)
Girls MS Basketball (Head Coach Mr. Ortwein jortwein@basdschools.org)
Boys & Girls LHS HS Wrestling (Head Coach Mr. Hall)
Spring
Girls MS Softball (Head Coach Mr. Kocon ekocon@basdschools.org)
Co-Ed MS Soccer (Head Coach Mr. Rodenbach srodenbach@basdschools.org )
2021 NMS Coed Soccer Team,
Practice will resume on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 3:15 to 4:45. Be prepared to practice outside or inside.
If you ordered soccer clothing, you will receive your order on Mon. May 3rd @ practice.
Our game schedule for this week:
Tues. May 4th @ Broughal 4:00 PM Two games
Wed. May 5th Home against Northeast 4:00 PM One game
Thurs. May 6th Home against Whitehall 4:00 PM Two games
Fri. May 7th @ Nazareth 4:00 PM Two games
Please contact Head Coach Scott Rodenbach @ srodenbach@basdschools.org if you have any questions!
END OF SEASON
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