Morning Announcements for the week of April 9th.

• Come show off your talent at the Niguel Hills Talent Show!The informational meeting will be at lunch on April 10th in room 213 and tryouts will be on April 12&13th at lunch in room 213.

• The Talent Show is April 27th at lunch.

• Volleyball intramurals are at lunch on Tuesday 4/10 and Wednesday 4/11.

• Show off your lip sync skills at this years lip sync battle, coming in May! Make sure to gather your group and start practicing!

• Coming up next is dodgeball for intramurals

• Dodgeball sign ups are the 16 & 17th of April.

Video announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Sign up now for a fun free field trip to UCI

on Saturday April 14. 

There will be fun science activities like extracting DNA, egg-drop contests and more along with a tour of the UCI campus and free lunch.  

Transportation is provided to and from the event from school.  Spots are going fast! 

Check your calendar carefully, then get the application from your science teacher or the front office. 

Niguel Hills Talent Show 2018

April 10th - Informational Meeting in room 213

April 12th & 13th - Tryouts at lunch and/or after school.

April 27th - Talent show at lunch 

We have a limited number of spots.

Practice, Practice, Practice.

If you have any questions, see Mrs. Steidle in room 213.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

Niguel Hills

Lip Sync Battle:

May 3rd - Informational Meeting at Lunch in room 213

May 16th - Tryouts  @ lunch and afterschool in room 213

May 24th - Lip Sync Battle at lunch on the stage

All lyrics must be clean.  They cannot contain bad words or inappropriate subject matter. 

Lyrics will be submitted to Mrs. Steidle.

We are limited to the number of groups that may participate.

Plan ahead and practice!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

Want to know more about AVID or Becoming an AVID Peer Tutor?

Informational Meeting

Thursday, March 22, 2018

6^th/7^th Grade Lunch

Room P-14

Ms. Freeman’s room

Want to know more about AVID or Becoming an AVID Peer Tutor?

Informational Meeting

Thursday, March 22, 2018

6^th/7^th Grade Lunch

Room P-14

Ms. Freeman’s room

Congratulations to the following students and staff who finished the LA marathon, on Sunday, March 18th.

Graham Abrams

Brandon Chang

Dean Cornett

Vivian Gach

Peyton Hyde

Jason Liu

Gustavo Loya

Taylor Nemeth

Carter Popp

Rahul Shenoy

Sophia VonGierke

JT Williams

Lupe Brady

Mrs. Pagel

Mrs. Patterson

Mrs. Steidle

A special thanks to Kristen Topalian, Lexa Weeks and Gina Hyde who were an awesome help all season and finished the mararthon.

We will start next year's SRLA (Student's run LA Marathon) season in September, if you are interested.  This program is open to 7th & 8th grade students.  You don't need to be a great runner or fast, you just need a positive attitude and a desire to finish.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

1.  GOAT FUND ME   - Final Day - March 21st.

Sometimes the smallest change can create the biggest impact.

Please bring your spare change, bills or personal checks made out to NHMS PTSA. Donations will be collected until Wednesday, March 21st.

We have almost reached our goal of 50 goats!!

After last Wednesday's donation count, the top classes are:

1) Patterson- $352.03 (7 Goats)

2) Steidle- $299.77 (6 Goats)

3) Fallman- $128.07 (2 Goats)

4) Choi- $118.38 (2 Goats)

5) Peterson- $104.90 (2 Goats)

The top class will get a class prize.

Our grand total is $2,250.49 (45 Goats)

https://www.we.org/stories/gift-of-a-goat-provides-income-and-education-in-haiti/

2.  Bus Passes

Temporary Bus passes are available before school, break or lunch. You may not get one after school.  There is not time and you will miss your bus.  Please plan ahead!

  

3. Intramural Volleyball

Volleyball will continue at lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Check the ASB room for your games.

4. Election Posters     

Posters will be up on Monday & Tuesday.  Please be respectful and leave the posters alone.  We will be voting for candidates on Wednesday during 1st period for 7th & 2nd period for 6th.

5. Support the NHMS Choir by Ice Skating    

Support the NHMS Choirs and have fun with your friends by ice skating at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace on Wednesday, March 21st from 6:15 - 8pm. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are only $19 and include almost 2 hours of skate time and skate rental. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the NHMS Choirs to fund the group's performance at Knott's Berry Farm. Remember to pay at the line marked "NHMS Choir." Skate to make our choir great!

6.  NIGUEL HILLS MESSAGE BOARD &

CLASSROOM  INTERRUPTIONS

Throughout the course of the school year, there has been an increase of items being dropped off at the school office for students. In the past, we have assisted by delivering call slips to the classroom informing students of these items. This has caused two issues: an inappropriate amount of classroom disruptions, and a deficit of personnel to handle the amount of requests along with our regular duties. In order to eliminate these classroom interruptions, call slips will no longer be delivered to students informing them of these dropped off items (forgotten homework, forgotten PE clothes, forgotten instruments, forgotten lunches, birthday balloons, birthday cupcakes, birthday flowers, etc). In its place, written notification of items dropped off will continue to be posted on the Message Board at the Attendance Window. Students must check the Message Board during break, lunch-time or after school for items that may have been dropped off for them by parents. Please make sure you share this information with your child.

Birthday balloons have been a distraction to instruction in the classroom as well.  Therefore, birthday balloons will now be held in the school office until the end of the school day.

Finally, curbside drop off  is not allowed. Parents may not drive up to the school curb and expect their student to meet them for an item drop off. This is a safety issue. All items being delivered on campus must be monitored by the school office staff.  Students may not order food or drink via phone call, text or app (Grubhub, UberEats, Doordash) for delivery to school on their behalf. Items ordered by a student and delivered to the school office will not be accepted.

Thank-you for your assistance as we work towards eliminating unnecessary classroom disruptions and continue making the safety of all of our NHMS students a priority.

7. Yearbook.

No yearbooks were sold during registration.

You must purchase your yearbook online.

www.jostens.com

We have a few left available online.

8. Video Announcements.

Please turn on your TV's for video announcements.

Have a great Day!!!

Niguel Hills Middle School

      Spring Dance 2018 

      Friday, March 16th
 

Dear Parents: 

This Friday, March 16th, Niguel Hills will hold its Spring Dance.  

The hours of this dance will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Tickets will not be sold for this dance.  To go to this dance students will need to bring the attached signed permission slip, their ID CARD, and TWO or more boxed or canned food items.  The items will be donated to a local food pantry. No parent notes will be accepted.  Duplicate permissions slips can be found on school loop.

To attend the dance you must be a 6th, 7th or 8th grade student at Niguel Hills and be at school on Friday, March 16th.  Students with 5 or more demerits this quarter or 10 total demerits are not eligible to attend the dance.

Niguel Hills dress code will be enforced at the dance! Please refer to our school website, niguelhills.schoolloop.com for details regarding dress code.  Anyone in violation of the dress code will be subject to school consequences.  Please note that undergarments of any kind are not allowed to be showing.  Girls who choose to wear tights underneath shorts must have the appropriate length of shorts (fingertip length). The dance will be outside so a sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.  NO FREAKING or MOSHING allowed.  Also, NO GLOW STICKS ALLOWED.   Bring a few dollars, we will sell soda & cookies.

Parents: Please pick up your child at 8:30 p.m.  Students not picked up 8:45 p.m. may lose their privilege of attending the next dance.

Parent Chaperone’s are needed, please email me if you can help.

Mrs. Steidle

gasteidle@capousd.org

Whale of a Beach Clean Up - Doheny State Beach 

www.dohenystatebeach.org/event-items/whale-of-a-beach-clean-up/

Whale of a Beach Clean Up. March 10, 2018 9 AM to Noon.

Celebrate the return of the majestic gray whales by getting the debris off the beach and out of the creek before it washes out to sea. Join us from 9 AM to Noon. We meet at the Lifeguard Headquarters by San Juan Creek. Please bring work gloves and earth-friendly trash bags (like paper shopping bags or a bucket).

Earn up to 3 hours of service hours.

Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) is an elective class for 7th and 8th grade students who enjoy helping others, want to be a part of creating a positive school culture, and building leadership skills.  If you are interested, there will be a brief informational meeting at lunch in room P-9 on Friday, March 9.  See you there!
*Spaces in this class are limited

1. Clean Out those coat closets - One Warm Coat.

Last Weekend

You can HELP!!   https://www.onewarmcoat.org/

Please bring the coats to your 1st period class, the office or Mrs. Steidle's room 213.

2. GOAT FUND ME!!

Sometimes the smallest change can create the biggest impact.

Please bring your spare change, bills or personal checks made to NHMS PTSA.  Donations collected until March 16th.

All student donations of $50 will receive a Supreme Goat Sticker  AND a GOAT hat.

Last weeks leaders:

Steidle: $130.60  (2+goats)

Patterson: $73.69  (1+ goats)

Fallman: $55  (1+goats)

The school has raised money for 9 goats in 3 days!!!

Keep on bringing your change, bills, or checks made out to NHMS PTSA.

3. We have a few more yearbooks available online.

http://www.jostens.com/

4. Disney Day, Friday March 9th

Wear your favorite Disney shirt, pants or costume.

5. CJSF 8th grade - Please pick up your CJSF card in room 213.

This week.

7th grade cards will be ready next week

6. Intramural Volleyball

Come bring your team list of 6 or 7 players.

Signups will be on March 7th & 8th.

7.  The next school dance is Friday, March 16th.  Details will be sent home, next week.

8.  Tuesday, March 6th is a minimum day.

9. Video Announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Tuesday, February 6th is

the 101st day of school.

Dalmatian Day!!

Wear:

Niguel Hills Middle School

January 30, 2018

Dear Parents:

This Friday, February 2nd, Niguel Hills will hold its Sweetheart Dance.  The hours of this dance will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets will not be sold for this dance.  To go to this dance students will need to bring this signed permission slip (no parent notes accepted), their ID CARD and  2 boxes of pasta or 2 canned foods.  The items will be donated to a homeless shelter. No parent notes will be accepted.  Duplicate permissions slips can be found on Schoolloop.

To attend the dance you must be a 7^th or 8^th grade student at Niguel Hills and be at school on Friday, February 2^nd.  Students with 5 or more demerits this quarter or 10 total demerits are not eligible to attend the dance.

Niguel Hills dress code will be enforced at the dance! Please refer to our school website, niguelhills.schoolloop.com for details regarding dress code.  Anyone in violation of the dress code will be subject to school consequences.  Please note that undergarments of any kind are not allowed to be showing.  Girls who choose to wear tights underneath shorts must have the appropriate length of shorts (fingertip length). The dance will be outside so a sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.  No FREAKING or MOSHING allowed.  Also, NO GLOW STICKS ALLOWED

Parents: Please pick up your child at 8:30 p.m.  Students not picked up 8:45 p.m. may lose their privilege of going to the next dance.

Clean out your closets!!

We are collecting gently used, clean coats for the ONE WARM COAT drive.

Please send the coats to the office, Room 213, Room 225 or to your 1st period teacher.

http://www.onewarmcoat.org

We will be collecting coats until February 28th.

Last year, we collected over 100 coats.

Spirit Week 2018

Monday 1-29

Blue Out -- Wear Blue - Show your school Spirit.

Tuesday 1-30

Twin Day & 3-legged race at lunch

Wednesday 1-31

 College Day - Wear a college shirt or jersey

Basketball vs Marco at lunch

Thursday 2-1

Throwback Thursday

Hula Hoop Contest at lunch

Friday 2-2

Pajama Day

DJ at lunch

Niguel Hills Middle School

November 29, 2017

Dear Parents:

This Friday, December 1st, Niguel Hills will hold its Winter Dance.  The hours of this dance will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets will not be sold for this dance.  To go to this dance, students will need to bring this signed permission slip, their ID CARD and two canned goods or an unwrapped toy.  The canned goods and toys will be donated to the SOS – Share Ourselves.

 No parent notes will be accepted. 

Duplicate permissions slips can be found on school loop.

To attend the dance you must be a 7^th or 8^th grade student at Niguel Hills and be at school on Friday the 1st of December.  Students with 5 or more demerits this quarter or 10 total demerits are not eligible to attend the dance.

Niguel Hills dress code will be enforced at the dance! Please refer to our school website, niguelhills.schoolloop.com for details regarding dress code.  Anyone in violation of the dress code will be subject to school consequences.  Please note that undergarments of any kind are not allowed to be showing.  Girls who choose to wear tights underneath shorts must have the appropriate length of shorts (fingertip length). The dance will be outside so a sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.  No FREAKING or MOSHING allowed.  Also, NO GLOW STICKS ALLOWED

Parents: Please pick up your child at 8:30 p.m.  Students not picked up 8:45 p.m. may lose their privilege of going to the next dance.

The permission slip is attached.

1. Kickball Champs, 

Wear your championship shirts on Tuesday, November 28th for a team picture at lunch.  Meet at the ASB room, during lunch.

If you did not get a shirt, you will get it on Tuesday.

2.  Intramural Basketball Sign-Ups on Wednesday, November 29th in the ASB room during lunch.  Teams of 3-6 players.

3.  The Winter Dance is Friday, December 1st from 6:30- 8:30.  Please bring 2 canned goods for admission to the dance + permission slip and ID card.

Permission slips will be available online and in the office  on Wednesday, November 29th.

4. Candy Cane Pass   Friday, December 8th.

You will sign up with your 1st period class in teams of 6.

The competition will be at lunch.

5. Shark Tank Store - Friday, December 15th.  Save those sharkbait to turn in for prizes.

6.  Pictures with Santa - December 18th & 19th

Pictures will be on the stage at lunch.

Want to get a group shot with your friends and Santa?

7.  Ugly Sweater Contest, Thursday, December 21st at lunch.

8. Yearbooks will still be available for the $60 price until December 17th.  Purchase your yearbook online.  Payment plans available.  The price will be $75 after the deadline.

Get your name on your yearbook and get 4 free icons.

Jostens.com
 

9. Morning Video Announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Teachers, turn on your TV or students can watch them on schoolloop.

10. No School on Friday, December 22nd.

School resumes on Monday, January 8th.
 

1. Monday, October 23rd - Wear Red

2. Tuesday, October 24th - Tacky Tourist - Minimum Day

School ends at 12:40.

3. Wednesday,  October 25th - Mismatch Day - Don't Match

Don’t be Crazy-Stay Drug-Free 

Drugs and I Don’t Mix 

4. Kick Ball games will be at lunch on Wednesday, October 25th.

Eat your lunch, before or after you game.

 Check the ASB room window to find out where you play.  

5. Thursday, October 26th - Sports Day -Wear your sport's shirt or a shirt from your favorite team.

Team Up Against Drugs!

6. Friday, October 27th - Stripes Day
 

7. Yearbooks

Don’t forget to order your yearbook while the prices are down! If you order now, then you can get free icons and the discounted price.   This offer ends at the ends on October 27th - Don't delay.

http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1007611/Niguel-Hills-Middle-School/

The list is posted on the ASB room window.

8. Socktober - will continure until October 30th.

We are collecting socks for Hannah's Socks.

http://www.hannahssocks.org/

Earn a service hour, if you go with your parent to get the socks.

Please bring the NEW socks to your 1st period teacher.

The class that collects the most socks will get donuts.

9. Monday, October 30th - Fall Colors or a Halloween shirt.

10. Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween Dress UP.

We will have a costume contest at lunch.

See Rules Below!

Most Original

Scariest

Best group.

11. November 1st - No School!!

12.  Video Announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Turn on your TV's for video announcements. 

Students, ALL Morning Video Announcements can always be found on School Loop, under Quick Links, then click Morning Video Announcements. These are available for students to watch on their own time, if you do not find class time to play them.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES

ALL school dress code rules apply, including but not limited to:

- NO CLOWN COSTUMES!!!

- No gang dress or attire

- Masks may be worn only during judging at lunchtime

- No weapons as props (guns, swords, knives, etc.)

- No large props (skateboards, brooms, etc.)

- No immodest costumes

- No suggestive costumes

- No midriff showing or low cut tops

- NO Tank top straps

- Undergarments must be covered

- Skirts and/or shorts must at least be the length of arms to fingertips

- Language on costumes must be school appropriate

- Hats, make-up, non-permanent hair dye, etc. should be a part of a costume, not worn just because it's dress up day

- No baby bottles

-Morph suits if shirt & shorts are worn over the suit.

There will be a costume contest at lunch.

Most Original and/or cutest

Scariest 

and

Best group

Niguel Hills Middle School PTSA is excited to announce that we will have an information meeting to sign up and ask questions regarding America's Battle of the Books, which is nationally recognized reading incentive program for students. 

Please come to Room 203 during lunch on Friday, October 13th, to learn more about this exciting program.  On campus Shark Pride hours may be earned by participating students who attend these meetings.  Winners for each grade level will be announced at lunchtime and win a pizza party with their teammates as well as gift cards/medals for each winning team member.  Come check out what Battle of the Books is all about.  Whether you already have a team, or you are interested in meeting other people to form team.  Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday in Room 203 during lunch.   

The competition will be held Wednesday, February 28^th at 6:00pm in the Blue Commons.

Thanks so much!!!

Cindy Dopf

Battle of the Books Chairperson

October 2017

Niguel Hills Middle School Student,

The Niguel Hills Middle School Math Department is pleased to invite you and your family to Capistrano Unified School District’s 22nd annual Middle School Basketball Game at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 PM.

The UC Irvine men’s basketball team will be playing against the Alaska- Anchorage Seawolves.

There will be no charge for the game tickets for you or your immediate family (maximum 4 tickets per order). During the first half of the game, you will be given a chance to earn extra credit for your math class by tallying and calculating the shooting statistics

for both teams.

Transportation to and from UC Irvine, as well as any parking charges, must be provided or arranged by your family. The tickets are free, but your parent must register online no later than Thursday, October 26.

UC Irvine has allocated a maximum of 2,000 tickets for all Capistrano Unified School District middle school families for this popular event and all of the available free tickets might be reserved prior to the October 26 deadline, so order your tickets early to avoid being shut out. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the UCI ticket office unless the game is sold out.

Directions to UCI’s Bren Events Center, as well as your shooting

statistics form, will be given to you in your math class during the week of October 30.

To register for the free tickets to the UC-Irvine men’s basketball game on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 PM, ask your parents to go to:

Registration Starts October 10th.

www.ucirvinesports.com/CAPO2017

Contact your math teacher if you have any questions.

Flyers will be sent home, next week.

Niguel Hills Middle School

October 13th, 2017

7th & 8th Grade Dance

Dear Parents:

This Friday, October 13th, Niguel Hills will hold its Video Dance.  The hours of this dance will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

No tickets will be sold for this dance, since it is a reward for an outstanding Step-It-Up Fundraiser This signed permission slip will be the ticket into the dance. Students also need to have their school I.D. cards with them. No parent notes will be accepted.  Duplicate permissions slips can be found on school loop.

To attend the dance you must be a 7^th or 8^th grade student at Niguel Hills and be at school on Friday the 13th October. Students with 4 or more demerits this quarter or 10 total demerits are not eligible to attend the dance.

Niguel Hills dress code will be enforced at the dance! Please refer to our school website, niguelhills.schoolloop.com for details regarding dress code.  Anyone in violation of the dress code will be subject to school consequences.  Please note that undergarments of any kind are not allowed to be showing.  Girls who choose to wear tights underneath shorts must have the appropriate length of shorts (fingertip length). The dance will be outside so a sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.  No FREAKING or MOSHING allowed. .  Also, NO GLOW STICKS ALLOWED.

Parents: Please pick up your child at 9:00 p.m.  Students not picked up 9:15 p.m. may lose their privilege of going to the next dance.

The permission slip will be available in the ASB room, on Schoolloop and is attached to this news.

THANKS

Mrs. Steidle

1. The 7th & 8th grade Video Dance - THIS FRIDAY!

Our 1st dance is this Friday, October 13th from 7 - 9.  Permission slips will be available online and in the ASB room on Tuesday. 

2.  Crazy Sock Day, is also this Friday, October 13th.

Wear your crazy socks to school on Friday, October 13th.

Also bring socks for the sock collection.

Mrs. Freeman's class is in 1st place, so far.

3. Yearbooks

Don’t forget to order your yearbook while the prices are down! If you order now, then you can get free icons and the discounted price.   This offer ends at the ends on October 27th - Don't delay.

http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1007611/Niguel-Hills-Middle-School/

4. Step it Up Event  & Prizes - This Thursday - October 12th.

Make sure you check with your 1st period teacher or the ASB room window to see if you qualified.  We cannot solve problems on the day of the event.  Check the list today!!!

5. Socktober - will continure until October 30th.

We are collecting socks for Hannah's Socks.

http://www.hannahssocks.org/

Earn a service hour, if you go with your parent to get the socks.

Please bring the NEW socks to your 1st period teacher.

The class that collects the most socks will get donuts.

6. Kick Ball games will be at lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Eat your lunch, before or after you game.

The first games are on October 10th. Check the ASB room window to find out when you play.  

7. SHARK TANK
The Shark Tank will be open on Friday, October 20th.  Use your shark bait to get cool prizes. Save those shark bait!!

8. Video Announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Turn on your TV's for video announcements. 

Students, ALL Morning Video Announcements can always be found on School Loop, under Quick Links, then click Morning Video Announcements. These are available for students to watch on their own time, if you do not find class time to play them.

9. Red Ribbon Week begins on October 23rd.

“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”  -Will Rogers

WE WANT YOU!

Please join us in welcoming our veterans home on Sunday, October 8^th at the Southwest Airlines Terminal 1 (LAX) Baggage Claim at 2:30 PM.

You will join Mrs. Miller and the Dana Point VFW Auxiliary 9934 for this fabulous event.

Honor Flight southland is a  501 (c) ( 3) Non-Profit volunteer organization created solely to honor America’s Veterans for their sacrifices.  They safely transport our heroes to Washington DC to visit and reflect at their memorials.  Top priority is given to senior veterans, WWII Veterans, and to those who are terminally ill.

All are invited to come celebrate their return from Washington DC. You’re invited to bring out your red, white, and blue   in signs, banners, and anything else you’d use to show your  spirit.  Homecoming is a really big deal for these Vets!  Come out and support these most humble of heroes.  Look for a Honor Flight Volunteer in a red shirt for assistance.

According to Dept. of Veterans affairs, approximately 862 WWII Veterans die each day, our youngest is 89 years old and most are well into their 90’s.  Honor Flight Southland is a small way to pay tribute to those who gave so much—a memorable, safe, rewarding Tour of Honor.

All are invited to come celebrate the return from Washington DC.

Mrs. Miller

City of Laguna Niguel / Jr. Civic Workshop #2

The City of Laguna Niguel welcomes all 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders to attend our monthly Jr. Civic Workshops on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month and receive community service hours. This month we will have a very interactive workshop featuring guest speakers from City Departments including Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Emergency Services.

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to check in, find your seat, and grab a refreshment.)
Location: Laguna Niguel City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Please register each month by visiting lnteens.org and clicking on the Jr. Civic Workshop ad below the calendar.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Laguna Niguel Parks & Recreation at (949) 425-5100.

We hope to see you there!

1.  Picture  Retakes --  TODAY!!!

Monday October 2nd during PE.

If you don't like your picture or you did not get your picture taken, don't forget to get it done, today during PE.

2. Yearbooks

Don’t forget to order your yearbook while the prices are down! If you order now, then you can get free icons and the discounted price.   This offer ends at the ends on October 27th - Don't delay.

3. Step it Up Event  & Prizes - October 12th.

Make sure you check the ASB room window to see if you qualified.  We cannot solve problems on the day of the event.  Check the list today!!!

4. Socktober - Starts Today and goes until October 30th.

We are collecting socks for Hannah's Socks.

http://www.hannahssocks.org/

Please bring the NEW socks to your 1st period teacher.

The class that collects the most socks will get donuts.

5. Ping Pong

Tuesday & Wednesday are the last 2 days of Ping Pong.

Check the ASB room window to see if you advanced to the finals.

6. Kick Ball Signups will be at lunch on Friday, October 6th outside of the ASB room.

Gather a team of 5 - 8 players and stop by the ASB room with your roster and team name.

We will be playing Tuesday & Wednesdays at lunch starting October 10th.

7. SHARK TANK
The Shark Tank will be open on Friday, October 20th.  Use your shark bait to get cool prizes. Save those shark bait!!

8. Video Announcements on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Turn on your TV's for video announcements. 

Students, ALL Morning Video Announcements can always be found on School Loop, under Quick Links, then click Morning Video Announcements. These are available for students to watch on their own time, if you do not find class time to play them.

1.  Picture RETAKE Day - Monday, October 2nd.

If you did not get your picture taken or you don't like the 1st one.

Get it redone on Monday, October 2nd.


 

2. Ping Pong -  7th & 8th grade Ping Pong will play games on Tuesday & Wednesday.  Please check the ASB room window for the schedule.

Eat your lunch before or after your game.  There is no eating in the Blue Commons.
 

3 Thanks for you book donations.  We collected over 2,000 books.  

4. Yearbooks can be purchased online this year for the low price of $60.

You can also create a payment plan.  

 This is your only chance to get your name on your yearbook + free icons for this low price.

The price will go up at the end of October.

Visit

WWW.Jostensyearbooks.com

5.   Broadway Night  --- Thursday, September 28th at 6PM

The Advanced Drama Class will be presenting a night of Broadway.

Tickets are  only $5

Come enjoy this wonderful night of entertainment.

It is perfect for the entire family.

6.Homework Club will start on October 3^rd and will be in the school library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30.

If you are interested, pick up a permission form in the school office. Spots usually fill up quickly.

7.  Next week we will announce all the fun activities planned for Sock-tober.

If you have any questions,

Please email Mrs. Steidle

Thanks!!!

Good Morning CUSD Families:

We are hosting a Drug Awareness Night, in partnership with Assemblyman Bill Brough, Senator Pat Bates, the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the County of Orange, focusing on the rapid increase of Opioid and Heroin addiction in Orange County. 

The evening was put together in response to the Orange County Health Care Agency's report, "2017 Opioid Overdose & Death in Orange County." A copy of the report can be viewed here.

• MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
• 29211 Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano
• Additional Information can be found on the flyer below: Opioid and Heroin Crisis - October 2 2017.pdf 

PLEASE RSVP TO: http://bit.ly/2h52f3v

Thank you,

Ryan Burris
Chief Communications Officer

1.STUDENT PTSA MEETING - THURSDAY, 9/21 8:30 am

Do you want to be a part of WE Day - an event that brings together A-list performers and tens of thousands of youth to celebrate a year of action that transforms communities and changes lives?  Then, don't miss our meeting next week! We will be raffling a ticket for WE Day at The Forum. Last year's stars included Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Oprah Winfrey - just to give you an idea of the kind of all-star line up you will have a chance to see.  For more information visit https://www.we.org/we-day/we-day-events/california/  Our guest speaker for this upcoming meeting comes from the WE.org, the organizers of WE Day .  The speaker has traveled the world and has motivated youths to change from thinking of "me" and into "we."  This helps students learn to empathize and help the world at large.   

There will be other raffle prizes and refreshments after the meeting. 

Attending this meeting will also earn you one Shark Pride hour.  

We hope to see you all there!

What: Student PTSA Meeting 

When: Thursday, September 21st 8:30 am to 9:30 am 

Where: Blue Commons 

For questions, please contact:

Aileen Segal, aileensegal@gmail.com

2. ”STUDENTS, THE  Final turn in day is tomorrow, September 19th.  Donations after that date will gladly be accepted, but will not count for the prizes and the step it up event on October 12th.

Please check your account tonight or come by the ASB room to check your totals.  A few of you are just a few dollars short of attending the event.

REMEMBER, FOR JUST $60 IN DONATIONS, YOU GET OUT OF CLASS TO ROCK THE OBSTACLE COURSE, PLAY IN THE FUN ZONE, COME TO OUR DJ DANCE PARTY, COOL OFF WITH ICY COLD KONA ICE AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN PRIZES LIKE THE TOOTSIE BANKS, THE BOOM TOUCH SPEAKER, THE BEDROOM PARTY LIGHT, THE CHILL CHAIR, THE SECRET SECURITY CAMERA AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

ALSO, WIN TONS OF CASH ON THE MONEY WHEEL AND JUMP INSIDE THE HURRICANE CASH VAULT. DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!!

3.  Dress Like a Pirate Day - Tuesday September 19th.

Free donuts that day at Krispie Kreme.

To get your free dozen at Krispie Kreme:

Qualifying pirate costumes must include three or more of the following items:

• Eye Patch
• Pirate Hat
• Bandana
• Peg Leg
• Parrot on Shoulder
• Pirate Shirt / Loose white shirt
• Knickers
• Leather Belt
• Silver and gold necklaces and earrings
• Pirate Hook
• Pointy black boots or ragged brown sandals

No weapons allowed.

4. Yearbooks can be purchased online this year for the low price of $60.

You can also create a payment plan.  

 This is your only chance to get your name on your yearbook + free icons for this low price.

The price will go up at the end of October.

Visit

WWW.Jostensyearbooks.com

5.  8th grade students, CJSF Applications are due this Friday, September 22nd.  Please follow the directions on the application and even if you were in CjSF last year, you must apply each semester.  The applications are in the office, online and in room 213 & room 225.

6.  National Read a book day.

If you forgot your books, last week, you can still continue to bring them to school.  Please bring them to the office or my room, 213.

7. Ping Pong -  7th & 8th grade Ping Pong will play games on Tuesday & Wednesday.  Please check the ASB room window for the schedule.

Eat your lunch before or after your game.  There is no eating in the Blue Commons.
 

8.  Picture RETAKE Day - Monday, October 2nd.

If you did not get your picture taken or you don't like the 1st one.

Get it redone on Monday, October 2nd.


If you have any questions,

Please email Mrs. Steidle

Thanks!!!

Don't forget to wear Pink on Friday, September 15th.

This is the last day to bring in books for our book collection.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

OUR STEP IT UP! FITNESS FUNDRAISER IS ABOUT TO END!

Extended -- Final Turn in Day,  Tues., SEPT. 19^TH is the last day to turn in your PLEDGE SHEETS and any cash and checks you have collected.

TO FINISH STRONG WE NEED YOU TO DO THESE TWO THINGS:

1. Be sure to log into your pledge page ONE MORE TIME to be sure you have reached the level you were hoping to earn!

If you would like your student to qualify for the event or reach a higher prize level now is the time to take action.  Attached is the prize flier for easy reference.

It takes just $60 in donations to attend the AMAZING SIU EVENT, and it just goes up from there in prizes you can earn…so don’t miss out!!

To add a donation simply go back to your original pledge email request you received and click donate now OR you can always send cash or check to school with your student using the attached pledge sheet

1. If you have collected any cash or checks please place them in any envelope you have, include your PLEDGE SHEET, and  Label it with

• Student name
• First period teacher   
• $ Total of what’s inside.   Close the envelope securely!!

IMPORTANT:

We will add all cash and checks turned in, to your online totals so your student gets all of the prizes they have earned for being AWESOME!

Our goal is 100% participation in this fun and fantastic fundraiser! We thank you for being part of our success! 

www.stepitupkids.com/NiguelHills92677

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

All prizes will be distributed on Thursday, October 12th.

You can continue to donate throughout the school year, however donations turned in after the 19th of September will not count for prizes or attending the event.

Morning Announcements for the Week of September 11th.

1. The Step-IT-Up School Fundraiser will end on Tuesday, September 12th.  This is you last day to turn in your pledge sheets.

You will turn your pledge sheet to your 1st period teacher.

If you collected all your money online, then  you don't need to turn in a pledge sheet.

2. Friday, September 15th

NATIONAL TACKLE KIDS CANCER DAY

#TackleKidsCancerDay

Wear Pink.  
 

3. For National Read a Book Day on September 6th.

We are collecting new or slightly used books to donate to a local charity.  The class that collects the most books will get donuts.

4.  Are you missing a water bottle, lunch bag or even a sweatshirt?  During your break or during lunch, please check out the growing selection, on the lost & found table Don’t miss out on an opportunity to reconnect with your long-lost merchandise.  

Thanks

5.  Ping Pong during lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday.

​​​​​​​Please check the schedule on the door of the Blue Commons for your play time.  You cannot eat lunch in the Blue Commons.  Eat before or after your game.

6.  Students:  Many areas of the campus are OFF LIMITS before school until 8:25.

The areas that are open to students before 8:25 are :

1. The main lunch area at the front of the school.
2. Or the library which opens at 8 AM           

 If you are in any areas other than those 2 areas before 8:25, you will be assigned detention.  

7.  Just a reminder that once you are dropped off at school, you are not allowed to leave campus.

8.    Throughout  the entire school year the Technology Department will run a Cell Phone and Ink Cartridge recycling program.  Students and parents can bring in old cell phone, ink cartridges, laptops, tablets, GPS devices, video games/consoles, dvds, PDAs, digital cameras, and eReaders.  The school will earn money to use toward the purchase of new technology for these donations.  Students will receive candy and gift cards for their contributions.

Please bring these items to your first period class every Thursday to help out our school.  You can also drop these items off in the front office any school day.  See Mr. Schreiman in room P20 with questions.

9.  Yearbooks – This is your last chance to buy your yearbook at the presale price of $60.  The presale ends on October 27th.

http://www.jostens.com

During the pre-sale, this will be your only chance to personalize your child's yearbook and get the free icons.
 

Thanks, 

Mrs. Steidle

Tomorrow is picture make up, Wednesday August 30th, during PE class.

This is for students who did not have their picture taken before school started.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

Our 1st activity is Ping Pong.

Please attend the informational meeting on August 31st at lunch in room 213.

You must attend in order to play.  It will be a short meeting at the beginning of lunch.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

Welcome Back!!

Announcements for the Week of August 22nd

Dress Up Days this week!!!

Wednesday - August 23rd  - Represent your CLASS!!!

8th wear black

7th wear white

6th wear blue

Thursday - August 24th - SHARK PRIDE DAY!!

Wear your shark shirts.  If you don't have a shark shirt, wear blue gray or white.

Friday - August 25th - Ohana Day 

Wear your Hawaiian Clothes

"Ohana means Family.  Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten."  Lilo & Stitch

Just a reminder that 6th & 7th grade have 1st lunch and 8th grade has 2nd lunch.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

Coming up next week:

Step-it-up Fundraiser and

SRLA information

SRLA = Student's Run LA Marathon

Thursday, June 1^st    --      Minimum Day Schedule

0 period 8:07-8:40

1 period 8:45-9:20

2 period 9:25-9:58

3 period 10:03-10:36

Break 10:36-10:46

4 period 10:51-11:24

5 period 11:29-12:02

6 period 12:07-12:40

Hi,

If you are going to Knott's on Wednesday, please download the Remind App.

Name 8th grade Knott's

Code: 8thgradekn

or

Code: 81010

Text this message

Make sure to enter you first and last name when prompted.

We are going to send helpers to 1st period classes, if you can't get on.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

They are checking  backpacks at security.  Avoid bringing your backpack or just wait in the backpack check line.

8th grade students,

The photos from the photo booth are online.

See Below:

WOOOHOOO! Your photos are online!

Thank you for including us in your celebration! We had a great time and hope that you and your guests enjoyed our photo booth. 

We have already added your photos to our website!  You can access your photos through our gallery page. Select the county your event was based out of and the title of your album (the phrase on your photo strip). 

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

8th grade students,

You will be getting your wristbands for the dance on Friday, May 19th, during 1st period.

You must put on your wristband during class and it must remain on until the dance.  If you come to the dance without your wristband or it has been cut, you will not get to enter the dance.  

You must bring your student ID.

We will be serving 1 free hotdog, drink & chips at the dance.  The wristband will be cut off after you get your hotdog.

Please make sure that you have carefully read the dress code for the dance.  Students who are in dress code violation will be sent home.

Thanks,

Mrs. Steidle

If you have any questions, please see me or talk with the administration.

Minimum Day - Friday, May 12th

0 period 8:07-8:40

1 period 8:45-9:20

2 period 9:25-9:58

3 period 10:03-10:36

Break 10:36-10:46

4 period 10:51-11:24

5 period 11:29-12:02

6 period 12:07-12:40

Mrs. Miller is involved with helping veterans and active-duty military and their families through the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary

They have three volunteer opportunities for students:

1-Working with the Auxiliary sharing Buddy Poppies (at Ralph’s Ocean Ranch) with the Auxiliary May 27 from 9am to 1 pm

2-Or Saturday, May 28, from 1 pm to 5 pm.   Kids need not stay for the entire shift. 

3- The Post also needs help on Monday morning, Memorial Day, May 28, to set up chairs –We expect 400 or so participants.

Setup  is at 8:00 am  (with donuts) in Pines Park.  The service begins at 10:00 am.  IT’S A GREAT TRIBUTE!!!! WITH BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!!!

See Mrs. Miller or email her, if you are interested.

The permission slips are attached for the end of the year activities for 8th grade students.

If you have a Knott's Berry Farm season pass, you will only need to pay the $10 for the bussing.

See attached papers for more information.

The papers were mailed home.

Please turn in the papers ASAP to your 1st period teacher.

Thanks

Mrs. Steidle

Niguel Hills Families

ELAC MEETING

(English Learners Advisory Committee)

Thursday, May 11, 2017

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

In Portable P-14

Familias de la Escuela Niguel Hills

JUNTA DE ELAC

(Comité Consejero para Alumnos Aprendiendo Inglés)

Jueves, 11 de mayo del 2017

5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. 

Salón P-14

Presidential Award & CJSF Hours are due Friday, April 21st.

You may use the same form for either one.

The form is attached.

Shark Pride Paperwork is due Friday, April 21st.

The form is attached.

Niguel Hills Middle School

Spring Dance

April 21st, 2017

Dear Parents:

This Friday, April 21st, Niguel Hills will hold its Spring Dance.  The hours of this dance will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Tickets will not be sold for this dance.  To go to this dance students will need to bring this the

signed permission slip, their ID CARD, and TWO or more canned food items.  The items will be donated to a local food pantry. No parent notes will be accepted.  Duplicate permissions slips can be found on school loop.

To attend the dance you must be a 7th or 8th grade student at Niguel Hills and be at school on Friday, April 21st.  Students with 5 or more demerits this quarter or 10 total demerits are not eligible to attend the dance.

Niguel Hills dress code will be enforced at the dance! Please refer to our school website, niguelhills.schoolloop.com for details regarding dress code.  Anyone in violation of the dress code will be subject to school consequences.  Please note that undergarments of any kind are not allowed to be showing.  Girls who choose to wear tights underneath shorts must have the appropriate length of shorts (fingertip length). The dance will be outside so a sweater or sweatshirt is recommended.  NO FREAKING or MOSHING allowed.  Also, NO GLOW STICKS ALLOWED

Parents: Please pick up your child at 9:00 p.m.  Students not picked up 9:15 p.m. may lose their privilege of attending the next dance.

2017-18 Niguel Hills Middle School Student PTSA Committee Elections

COME JOIN THE AWARD WINNING NIGUEL HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PTSA PROGRAM!

The 2017-2018 school year will be NHMS' 7th year of the student PTSA program. 

All incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders are eligible to run for student officer positions.  If you are interested in participating, pick up a form from the office. All forms are due by Thursday, April 27th.  The elections will be held at the last meeting of this year, Thursday May 4th.

The form is attached.

Volunteers Needed!!

DHHS - Beautiful Mind Club is looking for volunteers

Saturday, April 22 10 AM- 12:30 PM

Hello Niguel Hills!

I'm Paulina and I'm a member of the Beautiful MIND club at Dana Hills. My school is hosting a fundraiser to raise awareness about mental health and wellness. We would love for the students of Niguel to join us! And if any student would like to volunteer, he or she can email me to let me know. Volunteers do not have to pay for the event. I have attached a flyer with more information. I really hope to see some Niguel Hills students there! 

Thank You!

Paulina Pizano

paulina_pintor@aol.com

Dana Hills High School: Beautiful MIND Club

Click here for a description of the electives choices.

Date: Friday, April 28th  6:00 - 7:30pm

Featuring NHMS Orchestra, Band, Drama, Visual Art, Choir, and Culinary Arts students.

Taco Buffet Dinner begins at 6pm 

Performances: 6:30pm  - 7:30pm

Tickets: $10 - $40 

Purchase tickets:  https://goo.gl/forms/fzPx4LKqjnRzwBBB2

Niguel Hills Middle School - Softball Fields

29070 Paseo Escuela

Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677

Bring a lowback chair and a jacket since this is an outdoor event. 

For more information email: aderlinger@capousd.org

The NHMS Electives Department is offering Discount Cards for only $10.  These cards are valid through June 2018!  See your Electives Teacher or the Front Office to purchase one today.