News and Events
September 2, 2010
School Store Extended
The School Supply Store will be open:
September 7th from dismissal until 5:30PM
August 26, 2010
School Store Hours of Operation
The School Supply Store will be open:
Thursday August 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday August 27th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pre-Ordered 6th Grade School Supply Kits will be available for pickup at the School Supply Store.
Please contact Diane Garvey if you have any questions.
August 13, 2010
September is fast approaching! Please fill out and send in a Consolidated Membership and Directory Form.
NMS PTSA MEMBERSHIP – Supports our promotion of children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
NMS DIRECTORY – A shared source for parent and student phone and address information, making communication easier and fostering relationships in and out of school. The NMS Student Directory is published on the Directory page of our website in a password protected folder. If you were in last year’s directory, you are automatically in this year’s.
COMMUNITY DOLLAR – The PTSA is often asked by local charitable groups to contribute something for different fundraising events. The PTSA will only do so separate from its general funds where the money received has been specifically designated for that purpose. You can contribute to the Community Dollar on the Consolidated Membership and Directory Form.
NMS PTSA “FAST UPDATE” – The predominant way your PTSA communicates school-related information to parents and guardians. Sign up for Fast Update emails by following the directions on our Fast Update page. If you are already receiving Fast Updates from the NMS PTSA, you do not have to sign up again.
June 22, 2010
Petition to the New York State Department of Transportation
We are requesting that the New York State Department of Transportation evaluate the intersection of Route 25A, Main Street and Waterside Avenue in Northport to address the following safety issues:
- Making a left turn from Main Street to Route 25A heading east is extremely dangerous resulting in many residents driving through residential streets to avoid it.
- The curbs and sidewalks in front of the new TD Bank building on this corner extend too far out onto Route 25A and Main Street which can be a potential hazard to motorists as well as pedestrians, including children walking to and from Northport Middle School who use the sidewalk.
If you agree and would like to sign this petition, email your name and address to 25a.main.npt@gmail.com.
You are welcome to forward to anyone that you think would be interested in signing the petition.
2010-2011 High School Schedules
At last night’s Board of Education meeting the board approved 8.6 additional FTEs to be added to Northport High School in order to provide 9th and 10th graders with electives rather than a mandatory study hall.
8th Grade Party
Wednesday, June 23rd, 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Lessings Catering Hall at Sunken Meadow State Park
$50, checks payable to "NMS". Ms. Galofaro will accept checks in room A-15.
Please note that Lessings is a PRIVATE facility at Sunken Meadow State Park. The children will be safely chaperoned within the catering hall and its private outside boardwalk.
AMND Philanthropy Center
A Midwinter Night’s Dream Inc. is an official non-profit organization run by current and former Northport High School students and teachers. AMND hopes to inspire other students by launching their own philanthropy center to teach the art of fundraising and helping those in need. This summer in Northport Village, classes are being offered to teach the principles and techniques of fundraising to students ranging from first grade to high school. Flyer (PDF)
Don't Forget
Incoming 6th Grade School Supply Kits - available for order until Friday, June 25th.
7th & 8th Grade School Store - Wednesday, Aug 26th and Thursday, Aug 27th.
June 15, 2010
NMS PTSA Position on Intersection of 25A & Main
At last week's final meeting of the year the PTSA heard from concerned parents about the hazards for walkers at the corner of 25A and Main Street now that the new TD bank has been completed.
There were 2 concerns mentioned:
- the curbs and sidewalks jutting out into the street being a hazard to our children walking home from school
- the dangerous left turn from Main Street onto 25A when we drive them to school
A motion was passed in favor of sending a letter to the NYS Department of Transportation informing them that the NMS PTSA supports the NYS Department of Transportation revisiting the safety of both motorists and pedestrians at that intersection.
Anyone with concerns about the traffic safety of Route 25A at Northport's five corners should write to:
State of New York Department of Transportation
Long Island Region 10
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge NY 11788
June 9, 2010
7th and 8th Grade School Store
Mark your calendars - Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th (times TBD)
The PTSA will be holding a small School Store offering the "hot button" items from the 7th and 8th grade teachers’ supply lists. Plan to stop by for a quick hello, the chance to support your PTSA and pick up what you need without all the hassle.
Parents and students who would like to volunteer, please contact Diane Garvey at 261-6064 or dbgarvey@aol.com. Student volunteers for this event will receive community service hours, but must contact Mrs. Garvey beforehand.
Incoming 6th Grade School Supply Kits
Kits are currently available for purchase at our Online Store through Friday, June 25th. Please pass this info along to anyone you know with a current 5th grader. The success and future of this new venture depends on a high level of participation.
Rainy Summer Day? Have Your Child Create a Reflections Entry!
2010 Reflections Theme - "Together We Can"
Once again, our district has been given a very early due date for the PTSA Reflections Contest - September 30th. Check the Forms Page for more info and the complete list of entry categories including writing, art, photography, dance, music composition, etc.
June 2, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Refreshments - 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
An NMS tradition! We need a committee of three or four 6th or 7th grade parents to help provide refreshments for the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony which will be held at Northport High School on Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM. All costs will be reimbursed by the PTSA. If you do it now, a parent will do it for you when your child graduates. Please contact Lori McCue at 757-0825 or mccue04@optonline.net if you can help.
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Party - Chaperones
We need three to four 6th or 7th grade parents to help chaperone the 8th grade party on Wednesday, June 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Lessings at Sunken Meadow. No 8th grade parents allowed. Please contact Ann Marie Little at 266-1178 or littlmom@optonline.net if you can help.
Attention Incoming 6th Grade Parents
New this year! We are offering Back to School 2010-2011 Pre-Ordered Pre-Packaged School Supplies for sale for incoming 6th graders. Go to our Online Store for more info.
2010 Reflections Theme - "Together We Can"
Once again, our district has been given a very early due date for the 2010 Reflections contest so we thought your child might want to work on their entry over the summer. Student entries will be due September 30th. Go to the Forms page for more information.
8th Grade Party Information
By now, every 8th grader should have received an invitation in the mail. The details are as follows:
Wednesday, June 23rd 6:30 to 8:30 PM at
Lessings Catering Hall at Sunken Meadow State Park
Ticket price of $50 includes:
Dinner
Beverages
DJ & Dancing
Child's picture in frame
Caricatures
T-shirt
Parents are responsible for their child's transportation.
Ticket orders should be given to Ms. Galofaro in Room A15. Tickets will also be sold at lunchtime on June 4th, June 11th and June 17th.
Please make checks payable to "NMS".
Any questions, contact Ann Marie Little at 266-1178 or littlmom@optonline.net.