National Teacher Appreciation Week:
This week marked Teacher Appreciation week across our great nation. Although we truly appreciate our great teachers across the country all 52 weeks, this is a special time to say thank you. At Normandin our teachers received several "surprises" throughout the week from our leadership team as a token of our appreciation. Our wonderful PTO parents organized an "appreciation" lunch on Friday for teachers. Thank you to our PTO leadership Jayme Brunette-President, Lucy Renauld - Treasurer and Michelle Avelar- Secretary for your kind thoughts.
Teachers: Thank You for Helping our Students BLOOM!
Ms. Aubertine individually prepared these flowers for our staff & they were hand delivered by administrators-thank you!
Thank You, from the Principal:
Dear Normandin Teachers,
This week is
National Teacher Appreciation week and an appropriate time for me to share how
much I appreciate what you do. When I
think of this year’s staff the following quote by Nelson Mandela comes to mind
-“The greatest glory in living lies not
in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” I believe it represents the tremendous resiliency
in you, our teachers, the backbone of our school. Although we came into the year with less
staff, more students and extremely high expectations, you battled through
adversity displaying courage, enthusiasm and a sense of urgency that was
emulated by our students.
Our students may not remember
every essay they write, or every problem they solve, but they will always
remember the positive impact that a caring, compassionate and dedicated teacher
made on their lives. As principal, I
will never forget the opportunity you have provided me, the support you have
given me, and the many memories we have shared. I appreciate you
all tremendously and value your hard work in the most difficult, yet fulfilling
of all professions, teacher.
Respectfully,
Bill
Student Scholars
Congratulations to our New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) 2014 Student Scholar Leader Award finalists and award recipients! This program is intended to give public recognition to
two students from each middle level school in Massachusetts who have distinguished
themselves in terms of outstanding scholarship and leadership. At Normandin, we were fortunate to have eight finalists for the final two positions. The selection of
the final two students, who are being recognized as representatives of all young
adolescents who might qualify, were nominated by their teachers, interviewed by a screening committee and chosen among over 300 students at Normandin based on the NELMS selection criteria. Our 2014 finalists include 8th graders Jessica Lawrence, Zara Lemieux, Eric Medeiros, Nolan Carreiro, Megan DaCosta, Meng Lian, Averi Soares, Brittany Hammarquist and Vuong Phan. Normandin's 2014 Scholar Leader Award recipients are Brittany Hammarquist and Vuong Phan-congratulations! Thank you to our teachers, guidance team and screening committee for your dedication to this important work and honor.
The 2014 NELMS Scholar Leader Finalists (& Ms. Aungst):
Normandin has started its own "Scholar Leadership Award" tradition to honor ALL 8 of our finalists - Students & their families will join our school family for our second annual Scholar Leader breakfast on June 6, 2014 at 8 am in
our Community Room.
Normandin's 2014 NELMS Scholar Leader Award Recipients
Brittany & Vuong-Congratulations!
Brittany and Vuong, along with their guests, will
be invited to attend the statewide Awards Banquet. The Governor, the
Commissioner of Education, and other dignitaries will be invited. Each student
will receive a plaque with his or her name on it signifying the honor. A
photograph of the Scholar Leader receiving the award will also be given to each
of the students.
Pod 8.1 Studies Divergent
Students in Pod 8.1 discussed the book Divergent in ELA classes, while having it as a focus in their science lessons in an inter-disciplinary unit. The Pod took a trip together to see the movie and compare it to the book. A great time was had by all. Thank you to Pod 8.1 teachers and especially to Ms. Singer for making the transportation, movie and meal plans.
Pod 8.1 Students Ready to Enter the Show
Students enjoying a post movie meal at Papa Gino's
