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 16, 2021, to Sunday, May 23, 2021
- End of Year Schedules! The remaining four weeks of school schedules are posted below. Please update your calendars as we approach the last days of school on Thursday, June 10 (A-L) and Friday, June 11 (M-Z).
- BASD Vaccination Clinics for all students 12 and up! The BASD has organized two clinics to help students & families receive the COVID vaccine. Sign-up links are posted on our NMS website at this link.
- Masking Policy for students/staff/visitors will stay in place until June 11: We will continue to enforce the PA Department of Health order to maintain full masking for all people at school while on school property until the end of the school year on June 11, 2021. With the vaccination of students 12 and older in its first week, some middle school students will not be fully protected until well after the end of school. Therefore, we will maintain all protocols until school ends.
- July Summer Programs! Nitschmann will be hosting several summer programs in July and August to help our students after this long school year. 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. We are waiting for final approval from BASD to launch our programs & sign-up links! Sorry for the delay!
- SCHEDULE NOW! 2021-2022 Fall Sports Physicals: All BASD students in grades 7-12 MUST have a sports physical to participate in interscholastic sports. The first of St. Luke’s free sports physicals will be held at Municipal Ice Rink in Bethlehem followed by three events at Coca Cola Park. (both sign up links below)
- Municipal Ice Rink Bethlehem will be held on Wednesday, June 9th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Below is the link for the sign-up genius to make your appointment at Bethlehem Ice Rink. Note: we will not be accepting walk-ups. You MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944AAA92FA7FA7-basd
- Coca Cola Park: (July 16, 17, & August 10) St. Luke’s Sports Physicals 2021
- Summer Soccer Camp @ NMS: Does your child enjoy playing soccer? We strongly support our LHS Soccer Camp at Nitschmann Middle School this summer from June 21-24. See the link to sign up!
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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: 5/13 & 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! | |||||||
| 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 |
Normal Day for all students, except those taking the Keystones
8th Algebra 1 Keystone Exams (M-Z) |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 5/20 | Odd Day
LEAD |
Normal Day for all students, except those taking the Keystones
8th Algebra 1 Keystone Exams (A-L) |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 5/21 | Odd Day
LEAD |
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 | 5/24 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
Remote Assignments Posted for the Week No e-Classroom Synchronous Lessons |
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| Tuesday | 5/25 | AM PSSA Schedule
PM Even Schedule |
AM PSSA ELA 1 Exam
PM Regular Schedule |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | A-L Report for PSSA
M-Z Remote @ Home |
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| Wednesday | 5/26 | AM PSSA Schedule
PM Even Schedule |
AM PSSA ELA 1 Exam
PM Regular Schedule |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | A-L Remote @ Home
M-Z Report for PSSA |
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| Thursday | 5/27 | PSSA Schedule | AM ELA 2 Exam
PM ELA 3 Exam |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | A-L Report for PSSA
M-Z Remote @ Home |
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| Friday | 5/7 | PSSA Schedule | AM ELA 2 Exam
PM ELA 3 Exam |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | A-L Remote @ Home
M-Z Report for PSSA |
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| Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes | Hybrid A-L | Hybrid M-Z | e-Classroom | |
| Schoology Login Required for Attendance Daily! | |||||||
| Monday | 5/31 | Memorial Day – Schools Closed | |||||
| Tuesday | 6/1 | PSSA Schedule | AM Math 1 Exam
PM Math 2 Exam NMS Spring Band Concert |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Wednesday | 6/2 | PSSA Schedule | AM Math 1 Exam
PM Math 2 Exam |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 6/3 | 6th & 7th – Normal Day
8th – PSSA Schedule |
6th & 7th Normal Day
8th only – AM Science 1 Exam 8th only – AM Science 2 Exam |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 6/4 | 6th & 7th – Normal Day
8th – PSSA Schedule |
6th & 7th Normal Day
8th only – AM Science 1 Exam 8th only – AM Science 2 Exam Nitschmann Dramatics Presents “Hairspray”! |
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 | 6/7 | Remote @ Home Day (Schoology Login Required for Attendance)
Remote Assignments Posted for the Week No e-Classroom Synchronous Lessons |
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| Tuesday | 6/8 | Leadership Day Schedule | Leadership Day Activities by Teams | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Wednesday | 6/9 | Leadership Day Schedule | Leadership Day Activities by Teams | Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
| Thursday | 6/10 | 11:30am Dismissal | 11:30 AM Dismissal
Last Day of School for A-L 8th Grade Moving Up Activities |
In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | Remote @ Home | |
| Friday | 6/11 | 11:30am Dismissal | 11:30 AM Dismissal
Last Day of School for M-Z 8th Grade Moving Up Activities |
Remote @ Home | In-Person @ School | Remote @ Home | |
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School-wide Announcements
Dr. Roy’s Weekly Message:
The BASD eNews from Dr. Roy contains info on…
-New Vaccination Clinics available for BASD students through the Bethlehem Health Bureau on May 15 and May 20. See the eNews for Sign Up Info.
-Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – Schools are closed for Primary Election Day. Students and teachers do not report.
-Looking for something to do this weekend? Southside Little League has opening day Saturday, May 15 at 12 pm. For more info and other events happening in the Lehigh Valley this weekend check out this edition of the BASD eNews.
-Happy School Nurses Week to all our School Nurses
I hope you enjoy this issue of the BASD eNews from Dr. Roy – May 14, 2021.
Grade 6 Language Selections: Please note all gr. 6 should have completed their language selections for next year’s schedule.
Nitschmann Color Guard Tryouts:
Mark your calendar! Nitschmann Color Guard tryouts are the week of May 24!
Try out for Majorettes, Flags, Rifles, and Honor Guard.
May 24-28
4:00-5:00
at Nitschmann
Information and Expectations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TBgc_LjI-aRdwhTjeLSW77qzPjkrtHl8rYZk8V1NXI/edit?usp=sharing
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HBeQqtZyb9GSsqoP9
Hope to see you there!
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
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS WERE DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 14.
DON’T DELAY – TURN THEM IN TODAY!
Continue reading over the summer AND help support our school with the
💻📚📭VIRTUAL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!💻📚📭
When? Shop from May 10 – 23 📅
Where? Online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/nitschmannmiddleschool
Why? It keeps your kids reading AND supports our school library. 📕📗📘
How? You order online, and the books ship right to your house. 📬
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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) Congratulations to our Pride of the Lions recipients Abbie Benner, Rowan Hosfeld, and Isabel McNish! Our city-state projects are coming together, and we look forward to sharing them in the upcoming weeks. We have also begun looking at the process of taking the PSSA tests, and how the tests will be affecting our schedules. Look for information about summer programming here at NMS. It is free, transportation may be available, and we will feed anyone who attends. The programs will be fun, and tailored to specific interests that students have… so sign up ASAP!
Team Lehigh (6th) (Twitter @NMSTeamLehigh/ Facebook @NitschmannTeamLehigh Team Leader Mrs. Oliver)
Congratulations to Yomar Boluffer and Logan Vella for earning our May Pride Lions! Their work ethic and examples they set in the classroom make them model students!! Way to go – we are proud of you for leading the way for our team!
The 4th marking period mid-quarter is here!!! Are all your grades in good standing? Are you happy with where you are at? If so, congratulations and we thank you for all your hard work. If not, log into schoology, check your grade report for missing assignments and/or assignments that need to be remediated, and take care of business. The end is near, but not here!!!! 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.
Team Kutztown (7th)(Twitter @TeamKutztown Team Leader Mr. Falteich) Team Announcement – If possible, please bring in a donation for the NJHS basket. (Personal hygiene items/toiletries items are being collected for New Bethany Ministries.) Math (Mrs. Evancho) – Reminder: All students should be bringing calculators to class with them!
Science (Mr. Pearson) – This week students will have a test on photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation on
Thursday, May 20th (A – L); Friday, May 21st (M – Z); and due by Friday, May 21st (E-Classroom). English (Mr. Falteich) – This week we will continue our study of literature with the William Saroyan story, “Gaston.” 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 we will be wrapping up our “Women in History Project” – due Friday, May 21st. The students will also begin their end of the year letter – due June 3rd/4th. Downey(ELA) – Thank you for sharing your values and beliefs with your children for the interview. Students will be writing their ‘This I Believe” essay this week. It is due on Friday. 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 starting to solve equations. We’re emphasizing the steps, which are just as important as the answers because without understanding the steps, we won’t be able to solve more complex equations.. Periods 2 and 8 are going to be learning about real numbers and converting repeating decimals to fractions. Science: We will review for a quiz on evolution and the different types of adaptations. The quiz will be given on Thursday (A-L) and Friday (M-Z). E-class will have to complete the quiz before midnight on Friday.
Team DeSales (8th) (Team Leader Mrs. Pogue): Instagram @NMSTeamDSU8
ELA: We’ve finished The Outsiders and have introduced the final assignment. Students should pick one assignment from each category to show their analytical, creative, and language skills. Projects are due May 20th (T/Th students) and May 21st (W/F students). HISTORY: We complete our year where we started: the 14th Amendment. This week we will discuss the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Our focus will be on the concept of “fair and equal protection under the law”. SCIENCE: We are moving into a wrap up of middle school Science, helping the students to reflect on all they have learned in their time at NMS!. 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)
History: The Essential Question – The Reconstruction Era was a time of uncertainty, distrust, and deep questioning. How did the United States find the answers? Students will understand the importance of the Reconstruction Amendments and tie it to our nation today. In Mrs. Hinkel’s ELA class, we will continue to read A Night to Remember, focusing on the final moments and the aftermath of the sinking of The Titanic. Students will be taking their final grammar quiz (active vs. passive voice) on Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20 on their respective @home days. In Mrs. Wallach’s ELA class, we are working on concluding paragraphs for the literary analysis essay. Final essay is due May 21. Science: This week, the students will be doing “Year in Review” Activities. In Grade 8 Math (Periods 4 and 9), students will calculate Area (Rectangle, Circle and Triangles) and Volume (Rectangular Prisms, Triangular Prisms, Cylinders and Spheres. In Grade 8 Math (Period 3), students will calculate Area (Rectangle, Circle and Triangles) and Volume (Rectangular Prisms, Triangular Prisms, Cylinders and Spheres. In Algebra 1, students will continue to work on Factoring Quadratics. 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)-
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) Thank you anime club members for another great and successful year. See you in September!
Art Club (Advisor Mrs. Lund) None at this time.
Artsmart @ Banana Factory (Advisor Mrs. Lare) Art Smart is over for this year. You can see some of the students’ work at this link from the Banana Factory: https://www.behance.net/gallery/116890963/ArtSmart-Winter-2021.
We’ll be back again in the fall!
Dance Team (Advisor Dr. Sierra) Activity pd. will be in front of the auditorium on Tue/Wed.
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) Sommer ist fast hier! (Summer is almost here!) Thanks to all of the German Club students for a great year!!! I’m looking forward to next year!! Enjoy your Sommer!
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) End-of-Year Celebration for all members Wednesday after school in the large group room.
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. We are excited for many more service opportunities with you next year. Also, we are working on a service project for New Bethany and items needed within our community.
Nitschmann Dramatics (Advisor Mrs. Hriniak) Check your email for all of the UPDATED information! Filming is Tuesday…Break a leg!
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.
Reading Olympics (Advisor – Mrs. Nonnemacher ) We had our Ice Cream Sundae and Awards party this past week! The students had a great time and were excited to see our first and second place competition trophies! A special congratulations to Ben Blum and Ethan Caine who both read all 25 books on the competition book list! They each received a Barnes and Noble gift card. Also, eighth graders Ben Blum, Katie Bruno and Ethan Caine all received a trophy for being in Reading Olympics for all three years at Nitschmann! We will miss them next year! We are waiting for the 2021 – 2022 competition book list to be released! As soon as we receive it, we will make an announcement to come and pick a list up in the library. The students can start reading the books and writing summaries over the Summer to get a head start! Masks will be sold in the library until the end of the year. .
Riding for Focus (Advisors Mr. Miller & Mr. Bellucci) None at this time.
The Lion’s Den School Store (Advisors Ms. Roufakis & Mrs. Evancho)
Application for 6th graders
Online order form….click here. Orders will not be processed until payment is received!
Save the Sea Turtles Club (Advisor Mrs. Oliver) None at this time.
**Ski & Snowboard Club (Advisors Mr. Downey and Mrs. Druckenmiller)
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.
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Strategy Club (Advisor Mr. Kehler) Has ended for the remainder of the year. Focus on your work and ending strong!
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 News of Note
May 16 – May 22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 17 – CONCERT RECORDING DAY
7:15 – 8:30am Marching band recording session (Auditorium entrance doors will open at 7am)
8:30 – 9:45am Jazz band recording session (Students not in marching band should enter through the main entrance)
10 -11:30am Choral recording session
11:30am – 1 pm String orchestra recording session (Students should enter through the auditorium entrance)
Tuesday, May 18
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 19
No rehearsals – No Lessons
Thursday, May 20
No rehearsals – No Lessons
Friday, May 21
No rehearsals – No Lessons
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
May 17 Concert Recording Day
May 19 LHS majorette tryouts at 3:30pm in the Liberty High School Band room.
May 19 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30pm on Zoom
June 1 Music department spring concert and end of year celebration. 6-9pm
June 12 IronPigs baseball game event
August 9-13 Summer Band Camp 7:30am-12:30pm (Band only)
August 16-20 Summer Band Camp 7:30am-12:30pm (Band only)
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Instrumental music lessons have ENDED for this school year.
Students who have a school instrument and are NOT going to play next year are to return the school instrument on Monday, May 17 following their recording session.
Additionally, ALL early morning rehearsals will end as of Tuesday, May 18.
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
Mark your calendar! Nitschmann Color Guard tryouts are the week of May 24!
Try out for Majorettes, Flags, Rifles, and Honor Guard.
May 24-28 from 4:00-5:00pm at Nitschmann.
Information and Expectations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17TBgc_LjI-aRdwhTjeLSW77qzPjkrtHl8rYZk8V1NXI/edit?usp=sharing
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HBeQqtZyb9GSsqoP9
Hope to see you there!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NIMAS General membership meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 7:30pm on Zoom.
NIMAS night at the IronPigs
Saturday, June 12 at 7:05pm
In celebration of our Nitschmann Instrumental Music and Performing Arts students, we will be sponsoring an evening at the IronPigs.
NIMAS will cover the cost of the music student’s ticket. Parent tickets and any additional tickets are $11 each. Each ticket will contain a $2 ballpark credit to be used at select food stands or in the store.This is a family event. You are welcome to purchase additional tickets for your family to join in the fun. Tickets are limited and will be issued on a first come first serve basis.
All tickets will be electronic and will be emailed to the parent/purchasing adult during the week of the game.
The cost of parking is $5 per vehicle in 2021. The parking fee can be paid for in advance by credit card to IronPigs directly.
Please note: this is not a chaperoned event. All children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them during the entire game.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS
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
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 5/17-9:30 AM Glee/Singers arrival for filming. 10-11:45 AM warm up and filming
Tuesday 5/18-No School
Wednesday 5/19-Glee rehearsal for M-Z during Lion’s Pride
Thursday 5/20-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal and auditions for next year
Friday 5/21-3:05-4:00 Nitschmann Singers rehearsal and auditions for next year
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. Registration was due by 5/14.
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Lions/Lady Lions Athletics Updates (Twitter @NMS_Athletics)
Year-long
Cheerleading (Head Coach Mrs. Long kllong@basdschools.org)
Any 6th and 7th grader interested in cheerleading for Nitschmann for the 21-22 season should attend an informational meeting about tryouts AFTER SCHOOL on Wednesday 5/19 and Thursday 5/20. Information about the tryout process and the season will be handed out at the meeting! Please meet in the main gym.
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 )
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