November Miller Matters - Noblesville Schools

November 2013 

Dear Parents, 

Ryan Rich 

Principal 

Vicki Rardin 

Assistant Principal 

Rod Watson 

Assistant Principal 

Lizette Baumann 

Guidance Counselor 

Lisa Lain 


Jenn Schott 


Rick Fields 

Athletic Director 

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable Fall Break and all 

is well. November will be another busy and exciting month at 

NEMS. Winter sports season has started, and we are happy to 

have dance join our school as a team sport this year. Our 

school musical hits the stage this week and weekend with this 

year's production, The Wizard of Oz. Band will hold its annual 

winter concert, which is always a hit. And of course, 

Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner. 

Students will also begin our next round of Acuity testing the 

end of November and early December. Acuity testing 

provides quick data for our teachers to help us know how 

well students are mastering state standards in preparation for 

ISTEP+. 

As always, this edition of Miller Matters if full of important 

information to help you in your planning and to know of 

additional activities and opportunities for you and for 

students. Have a great November! 

Go Millers! 

Ryan Rich 

Principal 

300 North 17th Street 

Noblesville, IN 46060 

Ph: 317-773-0782 

Fax: 317-776-6261 

Attendance: 

317: 776-6258 

www.noblesvilleschools.org

Textbook rental 

Textbook rental payments 

are past due at this time. 

Payments may still be submitted by check 

or by phone with a Visa or MasterCard. If 

you think you may qualify for assistance, 

please complete the form available in our 

Student Services office. Contact Mrs. 

Schermann with any questions. 

Volunteer tutors needed 

NEMS, in a partnership with the Youth Assistance Program, is 

seeking caring and reliable adults who would like to volunteer as 

tutors with our Step Up Tutor Program beginning Thursdays in mid 

November from 2:35-4:00pm. Partnering with a tutor not only 

improves academic performance, but also provides a positive role 

model to emulate for our middle school students. If you are 

interested in volunteering, please contact Jenn Schott at 317-773- 

0782 or jennifer_schott@nobl.k12.in.us 

FitnessGram 

The two Noblesville Middle Schools’ 

wellness programs are implementing the 

FitnessGram testing program to evaluate 

fitness levels of our students. The 

FitnessGram testing program is supported 

by solid physical education, health, and 

wellness curriculum. See the 

attachments for more information. 

NEMS Yearbooks 

Yearbooks are on sale now. 

The price is $40 for a 116 

page, all color, hardcover 

book. All orders are placed 

through Jostens directly. Orders may be 

made online at http://www.jostens.com, 

by mailing back the form you received in 

the mail, or by phone at 1-866-282-1516. 

The yearbook staff needs your help to 

make this the best yearbook ever! They 

are asking that you email appropriate 

photos of NEMS students participating in 

school activities to: 

millers13yearbook@gmail.com. 

Community activities for youth 

Coaches and organizations throughout 

the Noblesville community offer a variety 

of activities for youth. Visit the 

Noblesville Schools website at 

http://www.noblesvilleschools.org and 

click on the community link near the top 

of the 

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page to access the many youth 

activities available. 

NEMS presents The Wizard of Oz! 

The NEMS Drama Department will present The Wizard of Oz on 

November 14, 15, and 16. All seating is reserved. Tickets are $3 

for students and $5 for adults and will be sold during student 

lunches beginning November 11 and at the door prior to each 

presentation. Show times are as follows: 

November 14 at 4:00 pm 

November 15at 7:00 pm 

November 16 at 2:00 pm 

8th grade vision screening 

All 8 th grade students will have their vision tested on 

December 3, 2013. Please see the attachment for more 

information. 

School Dance December 6 

Save the date! The NEMS Student Council is 

sponsoring the first dance of the school year 

on December 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the 

NEMS Cafeteria. Admission to the dance will be $3. Drop-off and 

pick-up for the dance will be on the north side of the building. The 

dress code for the Snow Globe themed dance is semi-formal, 

meaning khaki pants or better attire. Students must follow the 

school dress code at the dance. Only students enrolled at NEMS 

may attend. 

Dance Clinic 

The NHS dance team will be offering a dance clinic on December 7 

from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Registrations must be in by November 

22. See the attachment for more information. 

2014-15 school calendar 

The Noblesville Board of School Trustees has approved the 

calendar for the 2014-15 school year. The calendar is attached to 

the end of the newsletter.

NEMS Important Dates 


Early Release Day (2:05 pm) 


Wizard of Oz Musical (4:00 pm) 






Home NEMS vs. NWMS boys’ basketball 

game with Pep Band performing (5:30 pm) 


PTO Meeting (6:30 pm) 


7 th & 8 th grade Band Concert (6:30 pm) 

November 27-29 

Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 

December 3 

8 th grade vision screening 

December 4 

Early Release Day (2:05 pm) 

Orchestra Concert (7:00 pm) 

December 6 

All Pro Dad meeting (6:15 am) 

School Dance (6:00 pm) 

Thanksgiving Break 

Noblesville Schools’ 2013 Thanksgiving 

break is scheduled for Wednesday, 

Thursday, and Friday, November 27, 28, 

and 29. All schools and offices will be 

closed. Regular hours will resume on 

Monday, December 2. 

Food drive 

Sponsored by the NEMS FCA and Student Council, 

we will again be working with the Noblesville Fire 

Department on their annual food drive to benefit 

less fortunate families in Noblesville. Students may 

begin bringing in canned food and non-perishable 

food items later in November. Students will be notified via our 

daily announcements when the food drive begins. 

NEMS PTO on FaceBook 

The PTO has a new FaceBook page. They will be posting updates 

and important information on the site. Click the following link: 

https://www.facebook.com/NEMSPTO and "like" their new 

FaceBook page then feel free to share it! 

Box Tops for Education 

Please continue to collect those Box Tops for Education and send 

them in with your students. We would like to thank you for your 

participation in the first quarter collection. You have helped us 

collect over 5,000 box tops! Quarter 2 collection will take place 

until right before winter break. The class that collects the most box 

tops for each grade will receive a prize after winter break. 

Ticket to Reading Rewards 

Congratulations to the Ticket to Reading Rewards 

(TTRR) recipients: Michael B., Bobby M., Kieran W., 

Taylor S., and Taylor C. These students were 

rewarded with cinch bags, basketball hoop goals, 

and medals. Students turning in 3 x 5 cards with a 

brief summary or hook for the book are rewarded 

for each five turned in to the media center. 

Digital Citizenship 

Sixth grade students have had a mini-lesson in the media center on 

digital citizenship discussing online internet safety. Common Sense 

Media provides material reviews and an abundance of resources to 

use as a family. Almost 98% of our sixth graders are using social 

media. http://www.commonsensemedia.org 

Holiday assistance 

As the holidays are approaching, the Hamilton County Good 

Samaritan Network once again is offering assistance to families in 

need. To request assistance, please contact them via telephone at 

842-2603 or on-line at http://www.gsnlive.org

Counselor Corner 

School Counseling Department Newsletter 

Counselors … Engage, Inspire & Empower 


6 th Grade Tip of the Month 

Remember to be Unafraid 

and Avoid Bullies, Find a 

Friend, Report Bullies, and 

Act Confident. 


Be the majority. Stand up 

for and support people who 

are being treated in an 

unkind way by others. 


Don’t say anything to 

someone online that you 

wouldn’t say to their face. 

You are not anonymous 

online. 

Bully Awareness Month 

MonMonMonthMonth 

In October the counseling department supported our school system in recognizing 

National Bully Awareness Month. The 6 th grade attended a convocation earlier in 

the year about bullying. The concepts taught in this presentation were reviewed 

with the students. In 7 th grade students were taught to be up standers, not 

bystanders. The focus was on the positive things students can do to support 

others who are being bullied and treated unkindly. The ending project, I am the 

Majority, can be viewed on the NEMS school main page and guidance page. The 

8 th grade students were presented with a lesson on cyber-bullying that included 

the four types of cyber-bullying, how online actions can cross the line into bullying 

behavior, and how to support students who are being cyber-bullied. 

All students were taught about the differences between true bullying and just 

being in a conflict with someone. Students were also given resources about how to 

report bullying at NEMS. They were told about the Bully Box in student services as 

well as the online reporting system. The address to report bullying is 

DoTheRightThingNEMS@nobl.k12.in.us. This link can also be found on the main 

page of the NEMS website. 

The month concluded with an evening parent presentation about how students are 

using electronic media, cyber-bullying, and the media landscape of today. 

Please follow us on twitter @NEMSCounselors. A lot of helpful information is 

shared at this site. 

Website of the 

Month 

Each month, this section will 

feature a website or blog that is 

helpful to our parents and 

students. 

This month’s website is 

www.commonsensemedia.org 

At this site you will find reviews 

of movies, games, Apps, 

websites, and more. There are 

also advice videos and blogs 

addressing the digital world that 

our students are growing up in 

today. This is a very useful site 

for parents. Check it out today! 

The Counseling Department 

webpage also hosts a wealth of 

information related to student 

social development, career 

planning and academic tips. 

Visit: 

www.noblesvilleschools.org/do 

main/151 to view the 

Counseling webpage. 

NEMS Counselors 

Lisa Lain, 6 th Grade Counselor (lisa_lain@nobl.k12.in.us) 

Jenn Schott, 7 th Grade Counselor (Jennifer_schott@nobl.k12.in.us) 

Lizette Baumann, 8 th Grade Counselor (lizette_baumann@nobl.k12.in.us) 

Follow us on Twitter @NEMSCounselors!

Dear Parents: 

We are pleased to announce, beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the Noblesville Middle 

Schools are implementing the FitnessGram testing program to evaluate fitness levels of our 

students. The FitnessGram testing program is supported by solid physical education, health and 

wellness curriculum. 

What is “FitnessGram” 

Physical fitness/body composition testing program reporting individual fitness levels to be 

shared with parents 

Utilizes Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ) to determine students’ overall fitness levels 

Students are tested in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular 

endurance, flexibility, and body composition 

Students are not graded by their fitness scores 

Scores will place students in the HFZ or Needs improvement category 

The following will be discussed with students: 

This time of their lives is a rapid period of growth and you will see an increase 

weight and possibly % body fat as some fat is essential for growth 

Everyone grows at a different rate, this is NORMAL 

BMI and % body fat scores are an estimate 

% body fat is the relationship between % fat as it relates to muscle-bone-body fluids 

and organs 

Anyone in the “risk” section of any category just means attention to that specific 

area should bring about improvement and thus create more healthful scores in the 

future 

Obesity is discussed as a “health risk” for certain diseases, but not related to any 

one’s specific % body fat score since this is a time of growth 

All FitnessGram information for each student is personal and confidential 

FitnessGram in the Noblesville Middle Schools measures both BMI and Body Fat %. The 

method of testing uses height and weight measurements and an electrical impedance 

instrument. At the Middle School level, students will participate in height and weight 

measurements/body composition analysis in a private and secure environment at school. A 

parent may request their child opt out of the height and weight portion of FitnessGram by 

contacting their son/daughters Wellness teacher. 

If you have any further questions about FitnessGram, please visit the website at 

www.fitnessgram.net or contact your child’s Wellness teacher. 

Thank you for your continued support in the education of Health and Wellness of our 

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2010 The Cooper Institute

NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS 

18025 River Road 

NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA 46062 

317-773-3171 

Dear Parents, 

Indiana Public Law IC 20-34-3-12) requires annual screening test of the visual acuity 

of each student enrolled in or transferred to grade 8. Noblesville Schools Nurses 

along with Riverview Nurses will conduct the screening November 21 st , 2013 at 

NWMS and December 3 rd , 2013 at NEMS. 

This screening procedure in no way replaces the complete medical evaluation given 

by your physician, but is a fair assessment of visual acuity. Your school nurse will 

notify parents if more comprehensive testing by a physician is recommended. 

Please let us know if you have further questions. 

Sincerely, 

Lea Bergman, RN 

Sandy Burnette, RN 

Karen Huff, RN 

Mary Beth Tripp, RN 

Noblesville Schools Nurse Coordinator 

Noblesville East Middle School 

Noblesville West Middle School 

Riverview School Nurse Manager

Noblesville School Corporation 

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Noblesville East Middle School 

December 6th 

6:15am 

NEMS West Cafeteria 

Team up with other 

NEMS 

dads and kids for a quick, before- school breakfast and a 

45-minute program of fatherhood and family topics. 

You’ll take away some great tips and resources to help 

you be the best Dad you can be, and you’ll strengthen 

the relationship with your kids at the same time. 

It’s fun...And it’s FREE! See you there… 

Jan 10, 2014 

http://www.AllProDad.com.com/1814) 

For more information email 

nmsteamcaptain@allprodadnoblesville.org

Parent Information Night 

Tuesday - November 19th 

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 

Noblesville Freshman Campus Cafeteria 

1625 Field Drive • Noblesville • IN 46060 

Join us for this FREE seminar. 

This month’s Topics: 

“Being a Parent of someone with Special Needs” 

You are not alone…and there is help! 

Representatives from various agencies will be there as well as HBM staff to assist you. 

Further information contact: 

Barb Smith, HBM Transition Coordinator 

barb_smith@nobl.k12.in.us@nobl.k12.in.us 

317-773-2138 ext: 44117

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