
Attention Seniors- A new scholarship has been posted to the Class of 2022 google classroom. The Charles Stratton Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one senior from the Norwich City School District. The student should have at least an 85% average and be active in extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, music/musicals, or have contributed in some way to make their school or community a better place. The application is due May 20, 2022.

Third grade works hard and plays hard. 💜





First grade has worked on writing nonfiction books. These are our published books!

Can you find the ducks in the photo? Students are participating in a school-wide Rubber Duck Hunt to celebrate all the amazing things they've done this year! Students have the rest of the week to find and turn in the rubber ducks for a prize with a positive message. Happy Hunting NMS Students!!
- NMS Student Ambassadors


Gibson's Pre-K team had the opportunity to share the amazing things they do with our board of education this week. We are so proud of our pre-k staff and students!

This is a reminder that grades 6-12 will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 18th for a professional development morning for our staff. All BOCES CTE students should ride the PB bus into school. The bus will leave for BOCES in the morning at normal time (8:25-8:30).

Bus Drivers Needed As Soon As Possible!
NCSD offers competitive pay and great health, dental, and retirement benefits. For more information check out our postings on https://www.norwichcsd.org/page/job-opportunities


The Preferred Foundation Scholarship is now available for seniors with a 95 or higher GPA. Due 2/25/22. Click below for the application:
https://www.preferredmutual.com/docs/default-source/resources/2022-preferred-scholarship-application--.pdf?Status=Temp&sfvrsn=63781cea_2

Coffee Shop pics!




Mrs. Gates' Second Grade class had fun today performing a Readers Theatre called "Snowflakes"!


Our Third graders are very focused in math class. We are working on area; using square inch tiles to create different combinations of length and width to place on grid paper.





Tuesday, January 18th will be a 2 hour delay for students in grades 6-12, as our staff engages in an exciting and impactful professional learning experience. If your child rides a bus, their pickup time will be 2 hours later, and our doors will open for learning at 10:15 am. Remember this delay only impacts students in grades 6-12, on Tuesday, January 18th.


The School Counselors at NHS keep track of all students progress toward graduation requirements. Here is a link to help you understand what those NYS graduation requirements are:
http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/dipreqflyer.pdf

The High School Life Skill's class has a great time operating their weekly Purple Tornado Coffee Shop each week! Students are able to practice real-life skills such as baking, making coffee, counting money, making change, interacting with customers, and keeping a clean work environment. Money earned goes towards classroom needs, community donations, and saving up for a Spring field trip!

Ms. Challan, Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Heinly’s 2nd grade pod has welcomed in the new year and winter weather with some activities!





Bus Drivers Needed As Soon As Possible!
NCSD offers competitive pay and great health, dental, and retirement benefits. For more information check out our postings on https://www.norwichcsd.org/page/job-opportunities


In Mrs.Lawrence's class we have been talking about groups of 10 ones and some more ones. Here they are working in pairs counting different sets of objects to see if they have a set of 10.





We are enjoying our IPADS in kindergarten as we learn!!!





Happy New Year to all from Mrs. Pacilio and the Pickles!


BREAKING NEWS...
NCSD will be back to in-person instruction for grades 6-12 on Tuesday, January 11th.
GO Purple!