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Rising 6 th Grade Information Northwestern Middle School Teach Hard, Love Harder. ~The Wildcat Way Principal, Joel M. Peterson I am humbled and honored to serve as the Principal of Northwestern Middle School. I am honored because


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Northwestern Middle School Teach Hard, Love Harder. ~The Wildcat Way

Rising 6th Grade Information

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Principal, Joel M. Peterson

I am humbled and honored to serve as the Principal of Northwestern Middle School. I am honored because Northwestern is one of the top middle schools in our district and located in

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the best communities in

  • Georgia. I can promise you that our

school staff will work hard every day to continue Northwestern’s legacy of excellence and to ensure a first-class experience for your students and family.

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Assistant Principals

Camille Santos Deana Skimel Ashley Poston Ellen Mayo 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Assistant Administrator

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Guidance Counselors

Jeanette Pena Janette Hinton Euodia Harris 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

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Instructional Support

Michelle Robbins Mary Beth Tokarz Graduation Coach Instructional Support Teacher

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SY20-21School Governance Council

  • Joel Peterson
  • Cally Short
  • Johndra Jordan
  • Ivy Downey
  • Travis Allen
  • Allison Major
  • Nekeidra Frederick
  • Dawn Reed
  • Ashley Poston
  • Michelle Cardillo
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NMS Parent Teacher Organization

Becky Jones Ann Nath Co-President Co-President

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A Message from our PTO Co-Presidents

Rising NMS 6th grade parents, We are so excited to have you join our Wildcat community next school year! We hope that you are doing well during these unprecedented times. We are looking forward to our PTO planning for the fall. We hope that you will find a way to stay connected to NMS during your child's time here. We look forward to engaging with all of you to support our amazing faculty, staff and students at NMS! Thanks, Ann Nath and Becky Jones NMS PTO co-presidents

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Ways to Stay Connected Northwestern Middle School https://www.fultonschools.org/northwesternms NMS PTO https://northwesternpto.membershiptoolkit.com Fulton County Schools https://www.fultonschools.org Join the NMS PTO Facebook Group ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/373113133404620/ Join the NMS Cat’s Pride Parent Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/873110842861799/ “Like” on Facebook Fulton County Schools https://www.facebook.com/FultonCountySchools Follow on Twitter Joel M. Peterson @JoelMPeterson Northwestern MS PTO @NorthwesternMs From there you can select to follow staff, teachers, counselors, etc. and don’t forget to follow Fulton County Schools @FultonCoSchools Login and use Infinite Campus for a wealth of information about your child including; schedule, teachers, grades, communications, attendance, transportation and much more.

PTO Information

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Volunteer Opportunities at NMS There are a variety of ways to get involved at NMS. Our PTO is currently looking to fill the following positions - Co-President Secretary Legislation chair Bulletin board/Marquis chair Parent Welcome chair Student Enrichment chair PBIS liaisons chairs Business Partner chair Spirit Wear chair Parking Liaison chair Yearbook chair Please e-mail us at northwesternmspto@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering. Ann & Becky

PTO Information

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  • Devices are used as a tool to

aid instruction

  • Every student will have the
  • pportunity to have a school

issued personal device

  • FCS devices are preferred

as outside devices are not supported by the infrastructure

  • Device agreement can be

located on the school's website under NMS Quick Links

Instructional Technology

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  • Thursday, February 27, 2020

9:00AM – 10:30AM

– Crabapple Crossing Elementary – Summit Hill Elementary – Hembree Springs Elementary

  • Friday, February 28, 2020

9:00AM – 10:30AM

– Birmingham Falls Elementary – Manning Oaks Elementary – Alpharetta Elementary

Rising 6th Grade Students Visit NMS

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  • Information Day – August 2020
  • 6th Grade Orientation Day – August 2020
  • Curriculum Night – August 2020
  • 6th Grade Dance – February 2021
  • 6th Grade Field Trips – (TBD)
  • Junior Achievement – (TBD)

Annual Events for 6th Grade Students

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  • World Language
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Reading
  • Fiction & Non-Fiction
  • Guided Instruction
  • Independent Reading
  • Leveled Texts
  • Literary Writing Response

World Language or Reading

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  • Earth Science 6
  • Geology
  • Meteorology
  • Astronomy
  • Social Studies 6
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Central America
  • Oceania

Science & Social Studies

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  • ELA
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking & Listening
  • Math
  • Number Systems
  • Rate, Ratio, & Proportional Reasoning
  • Expressions & equalities
  • Area & Volume
  • Statistics

English Language Arts & Math

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Year Long

  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Chorus

Quarter Long (9 Weeks)

  • Drama
  • Fam and Consumer Sc
  • Visual Arts
  • Explore Engineer and Tech
  • Fndt of Sec Info Systm
  • Math 6E Connections Enrichment
  • PE
  • Health
  • General Music
  • Career Awareness

Connections

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Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 1st Math Math Math Math 2nd Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement 3rd Science Science Science Science Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess 4th Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies 5th ELA ELA ELA ELA 6th WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading 7th PE PE PE Health 8th Art General Music Career Awareness Fndt of Sec Info Systm

Sample General Connections Schedule

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Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 1st Math Math Math Math 2nd Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement 3rd Science Science Science Science Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess 4th Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies 5th ELA ELA ELA ELA 6th WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading 7th Band Band Band Band 8th PE Health Career Awareness Explore Engineer and Tech

Sample Performing Arts (Band, Chorus or Orchestra) Schedule

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  • Academic Bowl
  • Broadcast Club
  • Drama Club
  • Garden Club
  • Planner Club
  • Technology Student Association
  • Science Fair Club
  • Milton Color Guard
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook
  • Chess Club
  • Crochet Club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Newspaper Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Role Playing
  • Intramurals
  • Sports Club
  • TOME Literary Society

Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities

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What is the difference in TAG between elementary and middle school?

  • TAG is a pullout program in elementary school.
  • In middle school TAG students are served through their

academic classes.

  • TAG classes may be comprised of only TAG students, or may be

mixed model classes that contain both TAG and Advanced students

  • TAG classes are taught by TAG certified teachers.
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Elementary vs. Middle School TAG

Elementary Middle School TAG resource class

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TAG classes are a part

  • f the daily schedule

Class size limited to 19 Class size limited to 29 Challenging units linked to science and social studies Rigorous content curriculum in academic classes TAG Progress Checklist provided to parents at the end of each unit Grades earned in classes

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Continuation Criteria

  • Students must maintain an average of 80% in a

TAG class

  • Probation lasts until the end of the semester
  • Decision made for placement after the probationary

period.

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TAG Questions

If you have additional questions I may be reached by phone or e- mail. MayoEllen@fultonschools.org 470-254-2879

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  • Northwestern Middle School Rising 6th Grade Parents
  • All Rising 6th graders must verify residency by providing 2 proofs of residence as detailed
  • below. This includes students that are coming to us from a Fulton County Elementary feeder

school.

  • Proofs can be emailed starting July 1st to NMSResidency@fultonschools.org (PLEASE PUT THE

STUDENT NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE) or bring to Information Day in August. Save time and avoid the lines by emailing starting July 1st.

  • If your student is coming to us from one of the feeder Elementary Schools zoned for our

building, all records will automatically transfer to Northwestern Middle. There is NO NEED to sign up for a registration appointment.

  • YOU STILL MUST FULFILL THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Registration Process Part I

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  • Northwestern Middle School Rising 6th Grade Parents
  • If you have moved into our district from a Fulton School NOT zoned for NMS, please let your

current school know your student will not be returning

  • You will need to submit residency and complete an In- System Transfer Form (form can be

found on our website under "Registration Icon" on our main page

  • If your student is coming to us from a private school or out of the county (not a Fulton School)

you must register your student.

  • Go to Northwestern Middles website, scroll down and click on Registration Information for

required documents.

  • Pre-Registration is open now. Please see Registration Information page for more information.

Registration Process Part II

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Registration Process Part III

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Contact Information

  • Joel Peterson, Principal

petersonj1@fultonschools.org 470-254-8523

  • Camille Santos, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

santos@fultonschools.org 470-254-8532

  • Deana Skimel, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Skimel@fultonschools.org 470-254-8530

  • Ashley Poston, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Postona@fultonschools.org 470-254-8536

  • Ellen Mayo, Administrative Assistant

MayoEllen@fultonschools.org 470-254-2879