NLR Middle School

The NLRSD will pivot to remote learning for Thursday, February 24, 2022, as a result of inclement weather and the pending forecast for tomorrow. Please read the Superintendent's letter here: https://5il.co/165w8 Be safe!

District Parents and Caregivers, As a result of inclement weather and the pending forecast for tomorrow, the North Little Rock School District will shift to remote learning for Thursday, February 24, 2022. Although Thursday, February 24, 2022, will be 100% virtual instruction, students will be required to log in to Google Classroom for attendance to complete assignments and to collaborate with teachers. Students will also be required to log in to Google Meet to receive direct instruction from their teacher(s). All students will follow their school’s attendance plan students may have up to five days to complete assignments upon return to campus. being a part of the North Little Rock School District.

Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, the North Little Rock School District will close schools and district office sites this afternoon. Pre-K and elementary students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Middle schoolers will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. High school students will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m. Central Office sites will be closing at 3:00 p.m. In addition, there will no after-school activities or athletic events. We will continue to monitor the weather’s impact on school and business operations and will keep you updated.

Parents, guardians and caregivers, at this time NLRMS 7/8 campus is still in session at this time. We will notify our parents if there are any changes or closures today.

Please enjoy some of our NLRMS 7th-8th grade students original writing pieces. Why Black History Is Important To Me: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18DiD5QSRA-NCYBAvJvB7ldUVoQ0mJ5AkWEuAwlDkIUg/edit?usp=sharing

Updated NWEA test dates NWEA 7th and 8th Grade Science- February 28 - March 1 Math-March 2 - March 3 Reading- March 4 and March 7 7th Grade Virtual-March 15 8th Grade Virtual-March 17 Makeups-March 18

CALS (Central Arkansas Library System) is offering free Math (and other subject) tutoring for all ages from 2:00pm-11:00 pm. Using ESSR funds, they are able to provide this service to kiddos. This is a great resource to help those kids who are in after school tutoring and for those who are at home. Parents will need to fill out google form first. It's helpful to watch the tutorial. https://cals.org/tutoring CALS free school tutoring Brainfuse HelpNow provides on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite. Live tutors are available online from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM each day for direct assistance. HelpNow will support the new Count UP math tutoring program but also offers learning assistance in other subjects. With HelpNow, tutors and students communicate in real time in an online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, students can use a secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit writing assignments to writing tutors any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests – including the SAT.

Rising Freshmen if your student missed out on visiting NLRHS during their English classes then please make plans to attend Wildcat Wonders on Thursday, February 24th at 5:30 pm in the high school cafeteria.

Good afternoon parents, guardians, and caregivers of rising 8th grade students. Below is the link to the video for the 2022-2023 academic year at NLRMS 7th-8th grade campus. https://youtu.be/joCUWMRuOiI

Parents, guardians and caregivers, the following link will take you to our 2022-2023 scheduling letter that outlines scheduling for our building https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-rLpv7fyC29B2zmwDxUKoEUBnPpf5asIbpN2NgiIanE/edit?usp=sharing

The NLRMS 7/8 after-school tutoring program has started! We need your students to take advantage of our FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM! Parents, guardians, and caregivers you can sign your student up today by clicking on the link below. https://nlrsd.jotform.com/213346803171046 Tuesday's 3:40-5:10 pm and Thursday's 3:40-5:10 pm, Transportation is provided as well. SIGN UP TODAY!

Late Buses Route 2105 #152 to 151 Route 2121 Bus # 155 With 2103 To Bus #119 149 LR out of zone student w/ 123 Special Accommodations 134 W/Special Accommodations students with 133 until further notice Late Bus 2111 Bus 156 Late Bus Route 2107 #153

If you wish to take EAST Technology next year, you must apply with this link: https://forms.gle/9TSRxpmRBRbyn8m2A. Please contact Mr. Whisnant, whisnants@nlrsd.org, with any questions. I have also placed handouts about EAST at NLRHS in the front office. Thank you.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, our campus will celebrate the number TWO so students that would like to participate can dress like twins with another student, they can wear "two" inspired/sounding items such as Tutus, toupee, tunics, two ties, two bows, two pair of socks, two shirts, two twin characters, the possibilities are endless. The NLRSD dress code will be enforced. This once-in-a-lifetime event won't happen TWICE so get 2 planning on how you will represent the # 2.

This is just a reminder if you signed your student up for afterschool tutoring it will begin tomorrow 2-15-2022. Afterschool tutoring will start at 3:40-5:10pm on Tuesday's and Thursdays. If you have any questions, then please email Mr. Leverette at leverettea@nlrsd.org.

Students, Please remember to return your 9th-grade scheduling forms to your advisory teachers on Monday and to bring your Field Trip permission slips to your English teachers.

Dear Future 8th-Grade Parents and Students, We greatly look forward to getting to work closely with many of you this coming year. Mr. Leverette, will be working with 7th-grade students next year, and Mrs. Williams,will be working with 8th-grade students next year. Our 2021-2022 course catalog can be viewed here, and the 2022-2023 course catalog will be published once it has been board-approved. All students will take English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Core teachers are making recommendations for initial placement for this coming school year as to whether each student should take regular or advanced core classes for this coming school year. All 8th-grade students will take a class period that rotates through 18 weeks of Career Development, 9 weeks of Art Appreciation, and 9 weeks of PE/Health. 8th-grade students will have room for up to two electives.Here is a list of 8th-grade elective classes (pending board approval). Scheduling Timeline & Schedule Verification Form Beginning the week of Feb 21, 2022, students will input their preferences for electives as well as alternates to their top elective choice(s). A schedule verification form will be sent home the week after spring break. This form will display all of the classes planned for each student including elective and core classes. If any parent wishes to make changes in their child’s planned classes, please email the counselors to adjust the scheduled classes in eSchool. All requests for changes should be submitted by Apr 15, 2022. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you! Aaron Leverette 2022-2023 7th-Grade Counselor leverettea@nlrsd.org Michelle Williams 2022-2023 8th-Grade Counselor williamsa@nlrsd.org 501-771-8200

Students, Please remember to return your 9th-grade scheduling forms to your advisory teachers on Monday and to bring your Field Trip permission slips to your English teachers.

North Little Rock School District high school students, parents, and guardians have wonderful options when choosing the just-right academic program that will ensure academic success. We hope our parents, guardians, and community members are as excited as our rising 9th -grade students as they begin mapping out the next four years of high school. Below are printable PDF links for students that are wanting to enroll in the Center of Excellence. https://5il.co/15ddw https://5il.co/15ddx https://5il.co/15ddy https://5il.co/15ddz https://5il.co/15de0 https://5il.co/15de4 https://5il.co/15dfc

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NLRHS and the COE have extended the course selection sheet deadline to Monday, February 14. Please submit the form to your 4th-period teacher. Please plan to join Dr. Saint-Louis, NLRHS Principal for -the Informational Zoom session tonight at 5:00 pm as Dr. Saint-Louis will be available to answer any questions our parents, guardians, or students may have. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96595919459?pwd=OWtuU3ErM3VTTis0dEt4Z2d6cmpuUT09 Parent Teacher Conferences: Will be February 10th- from 12:00-6:00 pm virtually. Please use the link to sign up to visit with your students teachers.