BLAIR BUZZ - Norfolk Public Schools
BLAIR BUZZHome/School Newsletter/ February 2017James Blair Middle School , 730 Spotswood Ave. Norfolk, VA 23517PRINCIPAL: Dr. Mark G. MakovecASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:Mr. Timothy ForbesMs. Sheila SaundersDEANS:Blair would like to thank Thom Vourlas and NaroCinema for the ongoing support of our PBIS(Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program at Blair through a reduced-price package forour winter movies in December. Blair studentswere rewarded for good behavior by going to seethe movies "A Wonderful Life" and "A ChristmasCarol", two movies that exemplify the personalcharacteristics, decision-making, and basic moralsthat we promote throughout our school.Mr. Dennis Otter – 6th gradeMs. Monissa Cave – 7th gradeMs. Angela Bell – 8th gradeCOUNSELORS:Mrs. Harold -Last Names: A-GMrs. Webb -Last Names: H-PLMrs. Trant -Last Names: PO-SCand PMHEMrs. Tabron - Last Names: SD-ZOFFICE MANAGER:Jessica RamosPhone: 757-628-2400Blair’s Spelling Bee Champion!!!Congratulations Georgia Simpson!She will be Blair’s Featured Speller on Saturday, February 18 atWHRO.Fax: 757-628-2422Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pmStudent Hours: 8:15am - 2:45pmNorfolk Public Schools Mission:The mission of Norfolk Public Schools, thecornerstone of a proudly diverse community, is toensure all students maximize their academicpotential, develop skills for lifelong learning andare successful contributors to a global society.
BLAIR BUZZ/ February 2017CALENDARFebruary 9 - NTE Field TripFebruary 11 - Virginia Symphony Field TripFebruary 20 - President’s Day—School ClosedMarch 12 - Daylight SavingsTime beginsMarch 15—Progress ReportsApril 10-14 - Spring BreakGuidance Department News:The first semester has come to a closeand the second semester has begun! Many ofthe 8th graders have applied for high schoolspecialty programs. The counselors will submit these applications to the high schools onFebruary 17th. The first round of notificationsfrom the high schools will begin the week ofMarch 10th for students who are selected forinterviews or tests. Final acceptance letterswill be mailed by April 21st. Good luck to allour 8th graders who have applied!The counselors will begin academic sessionswith our 7th graders in February. Our7th graders will take a career inventory withtheir school counselor and complete their academic career plan. The academic careerplans are mandated from the Department ofEducation and helps your child focus on theirstrengths and apply them to future goals.Please join us on Thursday, March 23rd at6:00 PM. The School Counseling Departmentwill be holding our annual Access CollegeNight with the Access College Foundation. This event is geared for our 7th and8th grade families to prepare them for highschool and financing college. Dinner anddoor prizes will be provided that evening!Students will participate in our College/CareerFair on Tuesday, March 28th during their elective times. Then on Wednesday, March29th students who took the PSAT will go on acollege tour of James Madison University.Parents please remember we offer parent/teacher conferences on the 2nd and4th Monday of every month. Please call theschool counseling office to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. We look forto continue to partner with you in yourBeginning in March and carrying through May wardchild’seducation.all students will meet with their counselor tobegin planning their courses for the followingschool year. The current 6th and 7th graderswill complete a course request form, requesting the electives they would like to takenext year. Please remember the classes theyselect are just requests, as offerings andspace may be limited for next school year.
BLAIR BUZZ/ February 2017Leadership Team/Department ChairsEnglish Language Arts News:English - Koshua TaylorGrade 8:Math- J. McMullen-MullerAll students interested in participating in the student newspaper, please see Ms. Taylor as soon aspossible. Eighth grade students participated in theMock Writing Test this nine weeks in preparationfor the upcoming Writing SOL in March. Studentscomposed strong essays about pet ownership. Great job ELA 8!Social Studies - Dave CarlinElectives - Nanette DeanHealth & PE - Tamara MewbornLearning Support- Amy YashaevSchool Counseling - Becki TrantGrade 7:Read some of the theseoriginal poems by ELA 7students."Rain" (Haiku)Rain is falling down.The rain is pounding on cars.Rain is very wet!Oh no, it is rain!Congratulations to the two winners ofthe Blair Middle School Science"Sun" (Haiku)The sun is a star. Fair, Kacey Deane and Robert DiNWeather foreunzio! They were selected to particicast sunnypate in the District Science Fair atdayNauticus.--Katie B.--Anaija L."Hurricane"The trees flew and spun.Hurricanes are the culprit.Trees relocated.-- Roberto A."Snow Days"The snow fellcalmly.It hit me andmade mescream.I screamed aand thenbeamed.-Ashton M.The following students received anhonorable mention in the school Science Fair:Sophia Warburton Jack LenkKasper JacklichAiden GonzalezEmily O’MalleyMadison BookerLogan BlackHayden WesleyKamila BardounColin MosesWilliam Wickersham Emily GalligaTamani BrownTy Harrison.Way to go Clippers!
BLAIR BUZZ/ February 2017Blair Math ClubCongratulations to the Blair Math Club for achieving Silver Statusthis year! Way to go!The National Math Club is one of the distinct programs of the MATH COUNTS FOUNDATIONthat gives students the opportunity to engage in mathematics that is non-competitive, funand different from "textbook math." It helps build students’ confidence and improve theirattitudes towards math and problem solving.Tips for Developing Strategic Readers and WritersAll students are encouraged to read and write leisurely at home. Some activities include:1. Use “snail” mail to write to a family member or friend.2. Find a recipe and create a "Chopped" masterpiece.3. Check out a magazine about a favorite hobby and share it with a friend or teacher.4. Read to a sibling, family member, friend, or pet, three times a week.5. Write to the editor of the local paper responding to an article that is near and dear toyour heart.6. Send multiple texts using correct, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Complete three of these activities with evidence and receive incentives from the Englishdepartment.
BLAIR BUZZ/ February 2017MusicCongratulations to the BlairMusic Students for performing wonderfully in their Winter Concerts!Blair allVolleyballVolleyballSoftballCheerleadingWINTER IWrestlingSoccerSoccerDebate (Club)WINTER eballTrackField HockeyTennisTrackSPRINGSPORTS - CONGRATULATIONS!!Blair ChoirGirl’s and Boy’s Soccer Teams First Place Regular SeasonChampions!
original poems by ELA 7 students. "Rain" (Haiku) "Sun" (Haiku) Rain is falling down. Fair, The sun is a star. . Softball Cheerleading WINTER I Wrestling Soccer Soccer Debate (Club) WINTER II Basketball Basketball Forensics Competitive Cheer SPRING Baseball Track
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on academic honor, a Blair education fosters intellectual initiative and persistence; its ultimate aim is to create a life-long love of learning. Seven Principles That Define a Blair Education The Seven Principles That Define a Blair Education were written in 2010 as part of the School's strategic planning process.
a. To have up to 90 credits (or less, if warranted) transfer to the Norfolk State University baccalaureate degree(s) identified in the transfer programs. b. To have all of the approved courses in the degree program accepted and recorded by Norfolk State University. c. To be admitted to Norfolk State University with full junior status. This includes
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