LIBRARY COMES TO 8TH GRADE LUNCH: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Northeast Library is coming to 8th Grade Lunch. Well, not the entire library! Mr. Beck is bringing a selection of NEW Fiction, Nonfiction and Reading Olympics books – about 100 different books. Check it out and sign it out!
ACTIVITIES
- ARCHERY: There will be a general information meeting for anyone who plans on joining archery this year. If you are interested in joining the Northeast Archery Team, please come to a meeting on Friday the 13th at 3:05pm in room A309. Permission slips will ONLY be given out at the meeting. If you have questions please contact Mr. Detwiler in room A309 or Mrs. Papagni in B305
- DEBATE CLUB: Are you interested in current events? Do you like discussing the pros and cons of current issues? Would you like to practice becoming a confident speaker in front of a group? Then please join our PUBLIC SPEAKING THROUGH THE ART OF DEBATE club. Debate club begins Tuesday, September 24 with Ms. Anderson in room A201. Stop by Room A201 to get a sign-up form.
- FALL DISC GOLF CLUB: Have you ever wondered what those funny looking metal baskets with chains in county or state parks are? Are you someone who likes the outdoors and would like to combine hiking with a sport? Are you already a disc golfer? Fall Disc Golf Club might be for you. Stop down for a permission slip outside of Mr. Wynn’s classroom, A103.There will be a brief interest meeting on Wednesday, September 18 after school for anyone interested. Hope to see you there!
- FANTASY SPORTS TALK CLUB: Do you love football? Do you play fantasy sports? Join the Fantasy Sports Talk club and look at numbers behind your football team, talk to Podcasters from different football websites, and of course, talk about Football. Come to room A309 after school on Wednesday, September 18th for sign ups and a quick meeting! Get in the game!
- GOLF CLUB: Attention ALL NEMS students! Do you want to learn the greatest game of all time? A NEW golf club, coached by Mrs. Novak and Miss Hefele, is forming, and it is open to boys and girls in ALL grades-6th, 7th, and 8th graders. A field trip to Lehigh Golf Center will be the reward for 5 weeks of fun. Of course, you will earn a proud pound for 100% participation. If you are interested, and you should be, come to a brief, after school meeting in room A102 on Wednesday, September 18. Space is limited!
- SOFTBALL SKILLS CLUB: Girls interested in learning or improving their softball skills should see Miss Rinaldi in A112 and ask about joining the Softball Skills Club. This club will meet twice a week, on Monday’s and Wednesdays after school and will help get us ready for our Spring season.
ARTS
- AFTER SCHOOL CHORAL GROUPS: Any student who wishes to audition for an after school vocal group but didn’t have the opportunity – you have one more chance! Auditions will take place in the chorus room on Friday, September 13th from 3:15-4:00. See Mrs. Parker with any questions – hope to see you there!
- AFTER SCHOOL CHORAL GROUPS: REHEARSALS: Monday, September 9th – NE Singers – all from 3:15-4:00 Tuesday, September 10th – Boys/Girls Group from 3:15-4:00 Wednesday, September 11th – NE Singers – all from 3:15-4:00 Thursday, September 12th – Boys Group/Girls Group from 3:15-4:00 Friday, September 13th – Auditions for after school vocal groups from 3:15-4:00
- 6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE CHORUSES: These choruses meet & rehearse DURING the school day. Students who are interested in joining chorus this school year should tell their HR teacher ASAP. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Parker. Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
ATHLETICS:
DISMISSAL: Students please note that you are not permitted to remain in the building after dismissal unless you are involved in an activity. If you are waiting for a friend, please wait outside of the building.
SAFE TO TELL: It’s SAFE to Tell.” The SAFE Team exists to help students with problems in a confidential manner to help remove any and all barriers to education. You can refer your friends or yourself. Just fill out the SAFE to Tell form which you can find in your homeroom, Student Services, the Library and the Main Office and drop the form in the SAFE Box or give it to your homeroom teacher who will deposit the form for you. Don’t worry, “It’s Safe To Tell.