Northeast Middle School

Join Us! And bring the whole family! RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/A1YGLb7A35ws8NvB7

Northeast Middle School Newsletter for September is here! 🎉
Check out helpful resources and strategies for encouraging your child's learning at home. Small moments can make a big difference in their growth and confidence! Read it here:
English Parent Newsletter - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Q1YQFmhTGDuMk7Itcwo1mnpWHJ2C4D-/view?usp=drive_link

Spanish Parent Newsletter - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxmxMs5W4VnWvBa9QA8RvaArkIV7WPmh/view?usp=drive_link


Also Available is the Daily Learning Planner -
English Daily Learning Planner - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRa9gtRAIV9IyOOo5Zf8o9jfxEbvds5c/view?usp=drive_link

Spanish Daily Learning Planner - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s33ttlgygnV1A3e_X8ixrK2x6MF2hwKF/view?usp=drive_link

📣 **Missed Our Annual Title I Parent Meeting?**

No worries! 💙 We want to make sure all NEMS families have access to the information shared during our Annual Title I Parent Meeting.

If you were unable to attend last night, you can review the presentation and learn more about Title I, parent and family engagement, available resources, and how Title I funds support our students and families.

📚 **Access the Annual Title I Meeting Information Here:**
👉 https://forms.gle/LoFMgBCfFZN5QEuXA

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success! Your involvement makes a difference. 💙

#NEMS #TitleI #ParentEngagement #FamilyEngagement #TrueBlueDevils #TogetherWeCan

🩺 Learning Healthcare Safety at NEMS! 🩺 Students in Mr. Curtis’s Introduction to Healthcare class are getting hands-on with an important healthcare standard: HS-IHS-9.5—utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) and applying personal safety procedures based on guidelines from OSHA and the CDC. Students are building essential skills that healthcare professionals use every day to protect themselves, their patients, and others. 🧤😷🥼 Learning today. Preparing for tomorrow. 💙 #NEMS #BlueDevils #IntroToHealthcare #HealthcareCareers #PPE #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady

🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday Reminder 🇺🇸

As you make plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, please note that all Tift County Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

📅 Holiday Schedule
• Monday, September 7th – Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day)
• Tuesday, September 8th – Student Holiday (Staff return for Professional Learning)
• Wednesday, September 9th – Students return to class

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday weekend. Thank you for all you do to support student success.

#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

🏈 TIME & LOCATION UPDATE 🏈

The 6th and 7th grade football games scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 will both be played at Tift County High School.

🔹 7th Grade: Kickoff at 4:30 p.m.
🔹 6th Grade: Immediately following

Come out and support our middle school Blue Devils!

#4theT

📚 September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Through a partnership between Tift County Schools and the Tifton-Tift County Public Library, every Tift County Schools student in Pre-K through 12th grade is eligible to receive a free PINES Library Access for Youth—or PLAY—library card!

There is nothing families need to do to participate. Students will automatically receive a PLAY account designed to support learning and academic success. Students enrolled last year will have their accounts updated, and new students will receive an email when their cards are issued.

With a PLAY card, students can:

📱 Access thousands of eBooks, e-audiobooks and streaming resources
🔎 Use GALILEO databases and research tools
📝 Find AP, SAT/ACT and other practice resources through LearningExpress Library
🌎 Learn more than 70 languages and ASL through Mango Languages
📶 Check out internet hotspots, based on availability
📚 Borrow up to five books, DVDs, museum or park passes and other library items at a time—fine free!

Students may log in through gapines.org or the library’s website at cprl.org.

🔹 Username: TIFT + student ID number
Example: TIFT123456

🔹 Default password: The two-digit birth month followed by the four-digit birth year
Example: A March 2005 birthdate would use 032005.

Families who do not wish for their child to receive a free PLAY account should complete the opt-out form at https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7.

For additional information, contact your child’s school or the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 229-386-7148.

We are excited to provide our students with even more opportunities to read, explore, learn and grow! 📖💙

#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day in school gives students another opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s work together to help every Tift County student be here, belong, and succeed. Strong attendance builds bright futures—because every day counts!

#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

Congratulations to the students selected to serve on the 2026–2027 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council!

These students will represent their schools and peers while sharing ideas, perspectives, and feedback throughout the school year.

We look forward to working with these student leaders and appreciate their willingness to help shape the future of Tift County Schools!

#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

💙 August Students of the Month: RESPECT 💙

We are so proud to recognize our August Students of the Month for demonstrating the character trait of RESPECT! 🎉

These students show respect through their words, actions, attitudes, and the way they treat their classmates, teachers, and school community. They are wonderful examples of what it means to be a True Blue Devil! 💙👏

Congratulations to all of our August Students of the Month! We are proud of you! ⭐

#NEMS #StudentOfTheMonth #Respect #TrueBlueDevils #CharacterMatters #BlueDevilPride

Join NEMS for Title I Parent Night – September 1 @ 5:30 PM

You are invited to join us for our Title I Parent Night on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 PM. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about Title I, our school programs, and how we can work together to support student success.

Topics will include:

📘 Title I Information
🤝 Family Engagement & School-Parent Compact
📚 Student Programs & Academic Information
💙 Student Safety, Wellness & School Procedures

We hope you will join us! Your voice and involvement make a difference in the success of our students.

💙 Together, we are True Blue!
Northeast Middle School

Planning for the week ahead? Take a look at the lunch menu for August 31st–September 4th so your family knows what will be served each day! 🍽️

📋 Monthly menus are available on the Tift County Schools website at www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049.

📱 Daily menus can be found on each school’s website by selecting Explore → Dining.

#4theT
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve

🍎🥞 September Breakfast and Lunch Menus Are Now Available! 🍕🥗

Families can now view the September menus and plan ahead for the month. Be sure to check out the delicious breakfast and lunch options being served in our school cafeterias!

📋 Monthly menus are available on our website:
https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

🍽️ Daily menus can be found on each school's website under Explore → Dining.

Thank you to our School Nutrition team for keeping our Blue Devils fueled and ready to Collaborate | Learn | Achieve! 💙

#4theT

🐝 Buzzing with Knowledge in NEMS Agriculture! 🌻

Our 6th grade Agriculture students had a wonderful hands-on learning experience with https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/tift_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/29326305/large_IMG_9024.jpglocal bee hobbyist Mr. Glenn McManus! 🐝

Mr. Glenn shared his passion for beekeeping and gave students a closer look at the tools and equipment he uses to care for his bees. Students also learned how products from the hive—like honey and beeswax—can be used to create items such as candles. 🕯️🍯

Our students discovered so much more about these incredible insects, including:
🌼 The important role bees play in pollination
🐝 The lifespan and life cycle of bees
🦠 Common pests that affect honeybees
🍯 Uses for bees beyond honey production
🔧 Tools and equipment used in beekeeping

A huge THANK YOU, Mr. Glenn, for taking the time to share your knowledge, experiences, and love for bees with our students! We are grateful for community members who help bring agriculture to life in our classroom! 💚💛

#NEMSAgriculture #NEMSFFA #AgricultureEducation #Beekeeping #HoneyBees #Pollinators #AgInTheClassroom #LearningByDoing #FutureAgriculturalists

🎉 Fun Friday Staff Treat! 🎉 Nothing says Happy Friday like a little sweet treat! 🍬💙 Our teachers and staff deserve all the appreciation for the hard work they pour into our students each day. Here’s to ending the week on a sweet note! 🥳🍭 #FunFriday #StaffAppreciation #NEMS #BlueDevilPride 💙😈

💙 A Sweet Surprise for Our NEMS Staff! 💙 A huge THANK YOU to Abide Home Care and Ms. Evangela Hampton for the special treat delivered to our teachers and staff today! 🍪💙 We are so grateful for community members who take the time to make our educators feel valued, supported, and appreciated. Your kindness means so much to the NEMS family! Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing people who pour into our students every day! 💙👏 #NEMS #BlueDevils #CommunityPartners #EducatorAppreciation

Join NEMS for Title I Parent Night – September 1 @ 5:30 PM

You are invited to join us for our Title I Parent Night on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 PM. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about Title I, our school programs, and how we can work together to support student success.

Topics will include:

📘 Title I Information
🤝 Family Engagement & School-Parent Compact
📚 Student Programs & Academic Information
💙 Student Safety, Wellness & School Procedures

We hope you will join us! Your voice and involvement make a difference in the success of our students.

💙 Together, we are True Blue!
Northeast Middle School

We want to hear from you! As part of our Title I program, Northeast Middle School has funds available to purchase parent resources and materials that will support families and student success.

We are asking parents to provide feedback on the resources you feel would be most helpful to your family.

👉 Please click the link below to share your input:
NEMS Budget Input - English: https://forms.gle/BjaxvZ8G6NYNRudE9

NEMS Budget Input - Spanish: https://forms.gle/Aikizq3FcqznL2wZ9

Your feedback is important and will help us make informed decisions about how to use our Title I funds to best support our students and families