January 2016

Dear Parents,
Welcome Back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
Here at East, we've jumped right back into the swing of things
with lots going on!
Ryan Rich
Principal
Vicki Rardin
Assistant Principal
Robert Williamson
Assistant Principal
Jenn Schott
6th School Counselor
Lizette Baumann
th
7 School Counselor
Drinan George
7th School Counselor
Lisa Lain
8th School Counselor
Rick Fields
Athletic Director

1625 Field Dr.

Noblesville, IN 46060
Ph: 317-773-0782
Fax: 317-776-6261
Attendance:
317-776-6258
www.noblesvilleschools.org

- We've started three new after school activities. Book Club,

We The People, and Makerspace are being held on
Thursdays.
- We held a school-wide convo focusing on respecting and
recognizing the value we all bring as individuals to our
school.
- We've started the 8th grade scheduling process with the
NHS course fair and course selections for 8th graders.
- We've "rallied for the rock," and celebrated an 8th grade
girls basketball victory over west to win the river rock for
East.
Our next big school-wide event is the annual talent show.
We've included some details about the talent show in this
month's newsletter and encourage all interested students to
participate!
As always, remember to follow me @NEMSprincipal on
Twitter and visit my Principal Page
at nemsprincipal.weebly.com for updates and information
about NEMS!
Go Millers!
Ryan Rich
Principal

School closings/delays

NEMS-Unleash Your Talent!

Noblesville Schools makes every effort

to notify families in the event of school
closings or a two-hour delay to the start
of the school day.

Does your child have a special skill to show off?

Maybe a dance, juggling act, song, or some other
interesting or funny feat. The annual PTO
sponsored talent show will take place on
February 10 and would be the perfect place to shine! Auditions
will be held after school on Wednesday, January 20 in the NEMS
cafeteria. We hope many students will be a part of this night of
entertainment and fun! Audition sign-up sheets will be available
during lunches through Tuesday, January 19.

Information about weather delays and

cancellations are posted immediately on
Noblesville Schools Facebook and
Twitter accounts, as well as through
local television stations.
School Messenger alerts are sent out
to the email address and phone number
that is on file with the school office. If
your email address or phone number
has changed, please contact the school
office so we can update our records. We
advise all parents to provide contact
information since this messenger system
will also be used in the case of
emergency.
There is an article on the school
district website regarding factors that
are taken into consideration when these
weather-related decisions are made.

I support Noblesville Schools!

Please click the link below to watch a
quick video to see just a few of the many
who support Noblesville Schools.
https://vimeo.com/150833588

School nurses needed

Interested in school
nursing for Noblesville
Schools? Then check out
the postings for
registered nurse
assignments for either a permanent
school assignment or choose the days
you work as a School Nurse Sub
aaaaaa
at riverivew.org/careers.
Questions
regarding the positions may be directed
to Mary Beth Tripp 770-4119.

Students who have instruments or equipment that they would

like to store during the school day on January 20 should take
them to Student Services to be secured for the day.
All approved acts will be notified by Monday, January 25 about
their participation. A rehearsal will take place after school on
February 9 and the show will be on Wednesday, February 10 at
7:00 pm in the NEMS cafeteria.
Questions can be directed to the Talent Show Chairperson,
Krischelle Jones, at 317-453-0698 or
fourindianajones@gmail.com.

Freshman scheduling
The freshman scheduling process for current 8th grade students
has begun! Freshman counselors met with 8th grade students on
January 13. All students should have received a yellow course
selection sheet. These sheets will need to be turned in to their
science teachers by Friday, January 22. Students will be
entering their course selections into the computer the week of
January 25 during their science classes.

Makerspace materials needed

We need some Makerspace materials in the NEMS Media
Center. Can you help us out?
What is a makerspace? Makerspace is
creativity in the library. Makerspace is
about learning to think for yourself,
collaborating, creating, and looking for
do-it-yourself solutions. It is a place where people come
together to invent and learn. We have been experimenting with
littleBits kits, squishy circuits, knex, snap circuits, paper quilling
and hydroponics.
We will use and appreciate any craft material you are able to
donate. Just send them to the NEMS Media Center.
Monthly activities are offered for NEMS students. Makerspace is
open to all students all day!

NEMS Important Dates

NEMS Yearbooks

January 18
MLK Day NO SCHOOL

There is still time to order a 2015-16 NEMS yearbook! Ordering

may take place online at http://www.jostens.com, by mailing in
the order form you received in the mail, or by phone at 1-866282-1516.

January 20
6th grade All-A Celebration (7:30 am)
Early Release Day (2:05 pm dismissal)
Talent Show auditions (2:45 pm)

Harlem Wizards game February 17

January 21
7th & 8th grade All-A Celebration
January 22
Freshman course selection sheets due
January 25-27
Freshman schedule input
February 1-5
Counselors recognition week
February 3
Early Release Day (2:05 pm dismissal)
February 10
NEMS Talent Show (7:00 pm)

Mark your calendars for February 17 and

get ready for a fun-filled family evening of
basketball with the world famous Harlem
Wizards and a few of Noblesvilles
unheralded hoop stars. Principals and teachers from throughout
the school district are teaming up to challenge the Wizards in a
fundraising event sponsored by the Noblesville Schools
Education Foundation. (The Foundation returns funds raised to
our schools and students in the form of classroom grants and
scholarships.) Visit the Foundations webpage at
www.noblesvilleschools.org/foundation for more information
and a ticket order form. Come and cheer for our principals and
teachers and be ready to laugh a lot!

Outside activities for youth

Coaches and organizations throughout the community offer a
variety of activities for youth. Click on the links to learn more.
All Pro Dad
http://www.allprodad.com/1814

February 15
Presidents Day/Flex Day NO SCHOOL
UNLESS MAKE-UP DAY NEEDED
February 16
School Board meeting (7:00 pm)
February 17
Early Release Day (2:05 pm)
Harlem Wizards game at NHS (7:00 pm)
February 19
All Pro Dad meeting (6:15 am)

After-school transportation changes

Please try to make all necessary afterschool arrangements before your child
comes to school in the morning. If a
change is made after the school day
begins, please call our office prior to 2:00
pm so we can be sure there is adequate
time to get the message to your child.

NHS Rhythm Percussion Clinic

www.noblesvillemusic.org

Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville

http://www.bgcni.org/

Rugby call out Jan 27th for 5th 8th graders

www.noblesvillerugby.com

Stay connected with us!

https://twitter.com/NEMSprincipal
NEMS Principal's Parent Connection
www.noblesvilleschools.org
www.facebook.com/NoblesvilleSchools
https://www.facebook.com/NEMSPTO
https://twitter.com/NobSchools
https://twitter.com/@nemscounselors
https://twitter.com/NEMS_NWMS

Counselor Corner

January 2016
Counselors

NEMS Counseling Curriculum

Each student at NEMS engages in a yearly counseling curriculum that includes
activities and guidance lessons on Academic Skills, Personal/Social Development and
Career Exploration.

Academic Skills

6th Grade-Learning Styles

7th Grade-Study Skills/Time Management

8th Grade-High School Registration

8th Grade Registration Timeline:

Jennifer Schott
Jennifer_schott@nobl.k12.in.us
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16127

Lizette Baumann
(Last Names M-Z)
lizette_baumann@Nobl.k12.in.us
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16126

Drinan George
(last Names A-L)
drinan_george@nobl.k12.in.us
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16126

The Seventh Grade College Go

Wednesday,
13-Counselors meet with students during the day.
Week focusJanuary
is on requirements

to get admitted to College.

Wednesday, January 13-Parent Meeting/Course Fair 6:30 & 7:00 @ HS
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their GPAs
and
compare
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Friday,
January
22-HS
schedules
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Monday,
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Tuesday,
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then set goals for the year.

Wednesday, January 27-Northwestern scheduling in science class

Lisa Lain
Lisa_lain@Nobl.k12.in.us
(317) 773-0782 ext. 16125

Follow us on Twitter:
@NEMSCounselors
Website:
http://www.noblesvillescho
ols.org/domain/151

We are excited to work in collaboration with the City of Noblesvilles Soft Skills
Campaign. Throughout January we will focus on the theme of Commitment. Each
student at NEMS will participate in a monthly activity during Student Learning Time
focusing on that months Noblesville Works soft skill.