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Beta Club, an organization that recognizes academic achievement, promotes character, develops leadership skills, and encourages service involvement of students in grades 5 through 12, has been a part of our school for 20 years. Last month students were inducted into Beta Club. Part of the induction program included this video featuring the many faces of our Beta Club students throughout our 20 year history. Watching this video, and remembering when they were walking the halls of Northside, makes me wonder what these students are doing now. I wonder what they chose to do with their lives. How many became college graduates? How many serve our country everyday? How many are engineers, teachers, business owners? How are married and have children who will soon walk the halls of Northside? Were you inducted into the Beta Club? What do you think you’ll be doing in 2o years?

Are you a fan of American Idol? What about Dancing With The Stars or Who’s Got Talent? These televison shows are very popular with Americans of all ages. Each week viewers are in awe of the amazing talents of the singers, dancers, jugglers, and magicians. Each week viewers submit their opinions of the various talents by voting who should stay and who should leave. It isn’t easy to stand before a crowd and perform. But nothing compares to live entertainment.

Last week, Northside held its annual talent show. We had students who sang, danced, cheered, tumbled, played various instruments, and skated. There were single acts as well as group acts. Each and every student shared with us their talents and shined on the stage. The audience was amazed with the talent and performance of our students. Thank you, Northside students for an enjoyable evening.

Have you ever stopped long enough to look at the athletic shoes worn by students at Northside? I am sure in any school, the same observations could be made. Athletic shoes are not like they used to be. Check these out:

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It has been a very busy month here at Northside. The nine weeks period is over and teachers have been holding conferences with parents on the progress of students. We are hearing wonderful things about our students. This month has also shown us how wonderful our students and parents are with raising money for our school and for the community through the PTO cookie dough sales, United Way spirit links sales and Mr. Knight and Miss Northside. Additionally, there have been a variety of fun activities held this month: football and volleyball games, step team, dance team, and cheerleader practices, the book fair in the media center, spirit week, and student clubs. What have you participated in this month? Which activity did you enjoy participating in?

Today we had an assembly with national motivational speaker Milton Creagh, also known as Bigg Milt. His message centered around removing the masks from our eyes in order to see the destructive forces created when one becomes involved with substance abuse. He emphasized the relational problems families and communities are faced with because of substance abuse. Decisions made today, right now, will effect ones future. Were you listening? What spoke to you? Have you thought about what he said? What did you think of his presentation? What points did you take away from his words?

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School has been in session for eight days and it is already evident that a lot of things are taking in place in the classrooms. As we walk the halls, visit classrooms, talk with teachers, students and parents, and listen to the interactions between the students and teachers, it appears that we are going to have a great year. What do you think? What are your expectations for this year? Are you as excited about the possibilities for this year as we are?

It was an exciting day at Northside Middle School. Our first day in a new building. After spending the summer months in the building with the construction crews, it was thrilling to see the building filled with students and teachers. What are your thoughts about today? How do you like the “Camelot Cafe”? What did you think about the gym? What is something that surprised you about our new building? Please share with us your thoughts.