Newberry Middle School

Gunter BHM Spotlight Mr. Jai’Quan Gunter is from Denmark, South Carolina. He graduated from Newberry College with Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in December, 2021. He came to join the Newberry Middle School family in January 2022. During his time here at NMS, he has been helpful in our athletic department—helping with volleyball and serving as the assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team. He is driven to make sure that his students are supplied with an education and basic life skills that they will always be able to reflect upon. Congratulations, Coach Gunter on your former and future accomplishments. We are happy to have you at NMS! Continue making history!

Please see attached flyer/poster for 2/17 e-Learning Information for students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Message from M. Cantrell (6th Grade Science Teacher) mcantrell@sdnc.org Note: On Site Field Trip at NMS for 6th Grade Students 2/12/25 Note to Parents The 6th grade team has secured the Diamond Del's on-site mining experiences for March 20th. The students will get to use their knowledge of types of rocks and the rock cycle, during this experience. Today as a 6th grade team, we passed out the permission forms. On the forms they have the due date for when the form is due, when the "on-site field trip" is and how much it cost. The permission form and money are due Wednesday, March 12th.

Montessori Parent Interest Meeting Thursday, February 20 6 p.m. at Boundary Street Elementary INDIVIDUALIZED Montessori is a hands-on discovery approach to teaching and learning. It tends to discourage traditional competitive measurements of achievement, such as grades and tests, and instead focuses on the individual progress and development of each child. Children of different ages share the same classes and are encouraged to collaborate and help one another. SPECIALIZED Specialized educational materials are used to keep children interested, and there is an emphasis on "practical life skills." The main goal of Montessori education is to provide a stimulating, child-oriented environment in which children are mastering the South Carolina state standards. The Montessori program in Newberry County serves ages three year old through fifth grade at Boundary Street Elementary, Gallman Elementary and Newberry Elementary School. Students must reside in the zoned school to be eligible for Montessori.

Mrs. Geron Wiggins is from Guyana, South America, and regards herself as a "cultural ambassador". She has 23 years of teaching experience, 16 of which were spent in her home country. She later taught in Anguilla, for four years, after which she joined the Newberry Middle School family in 2021. Mrs. Wiggins received her formal teacher training in Guyana, at the Cyril Potter College of Education and University of Guyana, respectively. She is currently completing district supported graduate studies in Instructional Technology through Lander University. Mrs. Wiggins resides in Newberry with her husband Douglas, and two children, Serena and Simeon. She enjoys traveling, eating new foods, and spending time with family and friends. Congratulations, Mrs. Wiggins on your many accomplishments. We are so thankful to have you here at Newberry Middle. Keep making history!

NMS Lady Tigers Runners Up in Lexington 10 Championship Game @ Swansea HS. Overall Record: 12-4 Lex-10 South Champions Great season players & coaches. Please congratulate the team on their outstanding season. Go Tigers!!

Newberry Middle School defeats Lakeside Middle School to win the Lexington 10 2024-2025 Boys Basketball (42-32) Final Record (16-1) Banner Season! Proud of the Team & Coaches! Thank you for the community members that came out to support the Tigers this evening!

Note: March 3rd-March 7th (Read Across America Week) Note: NMS Students, Faculty, & Staff will participate in DRESS UP Activities! Read Across America Week (3/3-3/7) Fox in Socks-silly socks (3/3-Monday) If I ran the Zoo-Animal Print (3/4-Tuesday) Wacky Wednesday – wear mismatched clothes (3/5-Wednesday) Cat in the Hat – Wear Red/White or Hat (3/6-Thursday) One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish – wear red or blue (3/7-Friday)

Information on tonight's Lex 10 Championship Game from Lex 10 Officials

2/10/25- Updated ACCESS Testing Schedule SEE ATTACHED (POSTER) Thank you, Dr. Swygert!

NMS Basketball Scoreboard from 2/8/25 Saturday Girls- NMS 27 BLMS 16 (Record Improves to 13-3/12-0 in Conference/Undefeated in Conf.) Boys-NMS 45 MCMS 35 (Record Improves to 15-1/11-1 in Conference/Undefeated at Home) WE ARE THE LEXINGTON-SOUTH CHAMPIONS (GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL) 24-25! Girls Lex-10 South Championship Results: NMS: 27 BLMS: 16 Overall Record: 13-3 Next: Lexington 10 Championship Game at Swansea HS (5:30PM) vs. Beachwood Middle School Girls. Boys Lex-10 South Championship Results: NMS: 45 MCMS: 35 Overall Record: 15-1 Next: Lexington 10 Championship Game at Swansea HS (Following Girls) vs. Lakeside Middle School Boys. Congratulations to all NMS Girls & Boys Basketball Players and Coaches! *Proud of the Tigers! GO TIGERS

2/7/25-Friday NMS Masquerade Ball Sponsored by: Student Council/S. Coleman-Lead Sponsor 6PM-8PM

NMS Pageant Informational Please contact Carol Marlow if you have questions at cmarlow@sdnc.org

Reminder: NMS African American History Gallery Walk 2/13/25 Location: Cafeteria Led by Coach Troy White-SS Dept. Lead & NMS Social Studies Colleagues February 13th-African American History (Social Studies Dept.) Presentations/Gallery Walk Time: 5pm-6pm (Lead Sponsor: Troy White-SS Lead) Location: Cafeteria

Doors will open at 11:20AM Note for Saturday (Feb. 8th) Games @ Noon (Girls) with Boys Following Girls vs. BLMS (Noon) Boys vs. MCMS (Following Girls) NMS Basketball Scoreboard Girls- NMS 42 SMS 14 (Record Improves to 12-3/11-0 in Conference/Undefeated in Conf.) Boys-NMS 62 Sandhills 30 (Record Improves to 14-1/10-1 in Conference/Undefeated at Home)

Thank you, Mrs. Shaw for your work scheduling the South Carolina Agricultural Learning Lab come to Newberry Middle School (2/5/25, 2/6/25, and on 2/7/25). This has been an invaluable learning experience for our students. Kudos to students, faculty, and staff involved with this endeavor! Link: https://www.scfb.org/aglab

2/7/25 Pro Team Students & Coach Reid assist with giving NMS Profound Class the opportunity for a school dance during related arts time. (So proud of Coach Reid and her students!) Great Job All!

Update/Announcement- RE: 2/7/25 DANCE Due to Newberry Middle School Basketball Team(s) winning in the playoffs and home playoff games on Saturday morning at home, the Masquerade Ball (Dance) has been moved to the NMS Cafeteria on 2/7/25-Friday for students who have signed up and paid for their ticket with NMS School Officials. Time for Dance: 6PM-8PM (Doors Open at 6PM) Parents are asked to be at the NMS Bus Loop no later than 7:45PM on 2/7/25 to pick-up their student. Thank you, NMS School Officials

2/6/25 NMS Basketball Scoreboard Girls- NMS 42 SMS 14 (Record Improves to 12-3/11-0 in Conference/Undefeated in Conf.) Boys-NMS 62 Sandhills 30 (Record Improves to 14-1/10-1 in Conference/Undefeated at Home) Next Game: 2/8- Girls: Noon vs. BLMS with Boys Following vs. MCMS (SATURDAY GAME)

RE: IGP Meetings (8th Grade) Please contact Jessica Wood at jwood@sdnc.org if questions.