November 2017

Dear Parents,

Have you checked your child's academic planner lately? Are they writing
Ryan Rich down assignments and due dates? Are they bringing their planner home
Principal with them each afternoon? As parents, these are great questions to ask
ourselves from time to time. Middle school is a time when students are
Vicki Rardin developing lasting organization habits, and learning to use an academic
Assistant Principal planner is an important part of this process.

Robert Williamson Here are some tips and reminders that might help you reinforce the
Assistant Principal development of good planning habits at home:

Lizette Baumann/Drinan George Your child should have a planner, and they should be writing in
6th School Counselors that planner every day. Assignments, due dates, and reminders
are important. With multiple classes, teachers, and activities,
Lisa Lain learning how to organize this information is critical and helps
7th School Counselor them be successful.

Jenn Schott Your child needs to find a planner that works best for them. There
8th School Counselor are several types of planners that you can buy in stores, and some
students also choose to use an electronic planner in Notability on
their iPad. Whichever option is preferred, just be sure to check
Rick Fields that the planner includes a weekly calendar with plenty of space
Athletic Director to write down assignments for each class for each day, as well as a
location to record weekly or long term reminders.

You should routinely check the planner at home. This helps you to
1625 Field Dr. see whether your child is using the planner daily and if they are
Noblesville, IN 46060 forming positive organization habits. Remember that every NEMS
parent can compare what is written in their child's planner with
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the team homework slide posted on teacher Canvas pages. If the
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information in the planner matches the information on the
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writing down the necessary information.
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I hope these tips and reminders are helpful. If you have any questions or
concerns about your child's organization habits, please do not hesitate to
contact the team leader or counselor for assistance.

Sincerely,

Ryan Rich
Principal
Food Drive
The NEMS Fellowship of
Christian Athletes (FCA) is
again sponsoring the
Noblesville Fire
Departments annual
Christmas canned food
drive. Students are encouraged to bring in
canned and nonperishable food items
between November 13 and December 8.
Students will receive more details on our
daily announcements. Thank you for
helping us help those in need this holiday
season!
Textbook rental payments
Textbook rental payments
are past due at this time.
The second installment for
those who have signed the
book rental contract is due on November
30. Payments may still be submitted by
check or by phone with a Visa or
MasterCard. Please contact Robyn
Schermann at extension 16103 with any
questions.
Miller-Palooza Casino Royale
Don't miss the biggest Noblesville Schools
Education Foundation fundraising event of
the year benefiting Noblesville Schools
students and teachers.
Miller-Palooza Casino Royale will be
held Friday, November 10 at Purgatory Golf
Club in Noblesville.
For more information and tickets
visit: https://tinyurl.com/y7oj5cqz
Holiday assistance
The Good Samaritan
Network of Hamilton
County is now accepting
requests for their
annual Thanksgiving and
Christmas Holiday Assistance Program. For
more aaaaaa
information and to apply, please
visit: gsnlive.org
NEMS Drama Club presents Guy and Dolls Jr.
The show will take place in the Ivy Tech auditorium
at 300 N. 17th St. Noblesville, IN 46060
Fri. Nov. 10th at 7:00 pm
Sat. Nov. 11th at 7:00 pm
Sun. Nov. 12th at 2:00 pm
Please note that all seating is reserved and it is possible that
shows will sell out. Tickets prices are $3 for students and $5 for
adults. While available, tickets may be purchased during NEMS
lunches, at the door, and online at:
http://nems-drama-club.ticketleap.com/guysanddollsjr
Letter for parents of students in wellness classes
Attached to this edition of Miller Matters is a
letter which contains information regarding
an upcoming unit in our wellness curriculum.
This letter pertains only to those students
enrolled in a wellness class this school year.
Miller Explorers Before and After School Care Job
Openings
Noblesville Schools is now hiring Guides for our Miller Explorers
Before and After School program. Guides are responsible for
supervising and caring for children during the program. With
flexible schedules and an opportunity to help your community,
you need to check this out! Visit our employment area and
select non-teaching positions then select Miller Explorers
Guide for more information and to submit an application.
NEMS vs. NWMS boys basketball game
The East vs. West boys basketball game will be
played at NEMS on November 14 beginning at
5:00 pm. This will also be a fundraiser to raise
funds for our Best Buddies program. We would
love to pack the gym with as many East fans as possible! T-
shirts will be sold for $15 during lunches and at the game while
available, and will guarantee free admission to the game.
Please see the attached flyer for more information!
6th grade band and Jazz Showcase
The NEMS Field Drive Funk, 16th Street Groove,
and 6th grade band will present their Fall
Showcase on Friday, November 17 in the NEMS
gymnasium. There will be two concerts. The first
will begin at 6:30 pm and feature period 5 band students and
Field Drive Funk. The second will begin at 7:30 pm and feature
period 6 band students and 16th Street Groove.
 Technology Advisory Committee
NEMS Important Dates
Noblesville Schools is looking for new members to join our
November 9 Technology Advisory Committee. This committee is made
8th grade vision screening up of students, staff, parents, and community members,
and we are interested in participants with varying
November 10 & 11 perspectives regarding the use of educational technology.
Guys & Dolls Jr. production @ Ivy Tech (7:00 pm)
Committee members will play a significant role in the
November 12
planning, purchase, implementation, and evaluation of
Guys & Dolls Jr. production @ Ivy Tech (2:00 pm)
current and new technology initiatives in order to provide
November 13 December 8 recommendations to the Noblesville Schools Board of
Canned food drive Trustees.

November 14 The group will meet twice a year on the following dates:
7/8 boys b-ball vs. NWMS @ home (5:00 pm)
Fall Meeting: Wednesday, November 29 from 6-7:30PM
November 15
eLearning Day (12:25 pm) Spring Meeting: Wednesday, March 21 from 6-7:30PM
November 16
If you are interested, please submit your name for
Dodgeball tournament after school
consideration
November 17
8th grade career day For more information, contact Andy Swickheimer, Director
Dodgeball championship during SLT of Technology for Noblesville Schools.
6th grade band & Jazz showcase (6:30 & 7:30 pm)

November 20
Community Activities
Club picture day
PTO meeting (6:30 pm)

November 22-24 The Noblesville chapter of DAR (Daughters of the

Thanksgiving break American Revolution) is still accepting submissions for
their annual essay competition for grades 5-12. The
deadline to submit is November 10. For more information,
November 29
please contact Sharon McMahon
Early Release Day (2:05 pm)
at mcmahon.mcmahon@att.net
December 6
NHS Dance Team clinic registering now for grades K-8.
7th & 8th Honors Orchestra concert (7:00 pm) Become a mini Miller girl and perform during Nov 11 girls
varsity basketball game https://tinyurl.com/ybdz89c8
December 8
7th and 8th grade Band concert (7:00 pm) Boys and Girls Club youth basketball is now registering
students in grades 3-8 https://bgcni.org/index.php/boys-
December 13 girls-club-of-noblesville-community-center
Winter Choir concerts @ NHS (6:30 & 7:30 pm)
White River Sports is registering now for boys and girls K-8
December 25 January 5 basketball. For more information visit:
Winter Break http://www.wrcc.org/basketball/

January 8 The Indiana Transportation Museum will be hosting a

Teacher Work Day/Flex Day (Students will not Kokomo Polar Bear Express this year. For more
attend school unless a make-up day is needed information visit:
due to a previous school closing.) https://www.dynamicticketsolutions.com/itm/index-
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11/7/17

Dear NEMS Parents/Guardians:

Todays middle school students are faced with incredible pressures to be sexually active. Because of these pressures,
as well as the resulting physical, emotional, mental, and social consequences of such activity, our school has chosen
to implement Creating Positive Relationships (CPR) as part of our wellness education curriculum to facilitate sex
education in grades 6-8. The Great Body Shop, our wellness curriculum magazine, is also used in conjunction with
CPR to teach the reproductive systems and life cycle.

This curriculum will provide basic, relevant information about growing up, including male and female anatomy, the
stages of growth from fertilization to birth, and the changes that occur with the onset of puberty. Emotional
maturity is defined, responsible behaviors and relationships are discussed, and the importance of setting personal
and family goals is taught. There is an emphasis on abstinence and forming healthy, positive relationships.

All materials have been carefully screened by staff and are supportive of the Indiana Academic Standards. Our
curriculum also encourages your child to turn to you for further information on these topics, and it is important that
you let your child know you are willing to discuss this material. For your convenience and use, CPR provides
informational web videos for parents at www.cpr4teens.org.

Students enrolled in wellness during Semester 1 will participate in CPR November 27th through December 8th.
Students enrolled during Semester 2 will participate in CPR February 26th through March 2nd. IF YOU PREFER YOUR
CHILD BE EXCUSED FROM PARTICIPATION IN THIS PORTION OF THE WELLNESS EDUCATION CURRICULUM, PLEASE
SIGN AND DATE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS LETTER AND RETURN IT TO YOUR CHILDS TEACHER BY NO LATER
THAN TUESDAY, November 21st , 2017. If you chose this option, alternative educational experiences aligned with the
Indiana Academic Standards will be provided for your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact your childs wellness teacher.

Ryan M. Rich
Principal

Parent/Guardian Opt Out Form CPR Participation

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