MATHCOUNTS
The following students have qualified for the 2012 Northview MathCounts team: Liz Healy (co-captain) Brenden Geideman (co-captain) Tyler Cochrane Stephen Allen Jaden Light Courtney Kozischek Justin Beshears Will Einfalt Bonnie Opdyke Jake Johnson Alternate: Brooke Barnhardt Congratulations to these students!!!
GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION - JIMMY REGISTER
The Geography Bee had an excellent final competition on December 12, 2011. Eleven students competed and many parents and students came to watch the event. The atmosphere was charged, but in the end, 6th grader Lorenzo Nigrelli placed third, 6th grader Patrick Roberts placed second and with an incredible 6/6 questions correct, drum roll please, our new Northview Geography Bee champion is: 6th grader, Jimmy Register. Thank you to all the students for attending and inviting your parents. Thank you to Mr. Triplett and Mrs. Seese for keeping score. Thank you to Mr. Wortman and Mr. Phillips for making sure all the questions were pronounced correctly.
NORTHVIEW: A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST
Northview A Christmas Carol Cast **If you are on this list, see Mr. Hilston or Mrs. Lail for a rehearsal schedule! Scrooge – Caleb Stoots Ghost of Marley – William Einfalt 1st Ghost (Past) – Kimberly Diamonti 2nd Ghost (Present) – Victoria Ghent 3rd Ghost (Future) – Skylar Sherrod Bob Cratchit – Daniel Lail Mrs. Cratchit – Katie Herfurth Tiny Tim – Alex Peters Young Scrooge – Clay Ellis Young Marley – Dylan Roten Narrator 1 – Victor Cazares Narrator 2 – Claire Grulick Fred – Will Tanner Peg – Megan Hand Fezziwig – Jackson Sigmon Mrs. Fezziwig – Bonnie Opdyke Fan – Emmy Williams Donation Lady 1 – Sarah Auton Donation Lady 2 – Elena Cheek 1st Man (funeral) – Joseph McCorkle 2nd Man (funeral) – Jake Johnson 1st Woman/Eliza – Allie Rodney 2nd Woman /Mary – Brooke Barnhardt Belle – Emily Steinkirchner Christmas Tree Girls: Elizabeth – Julie Noe Margaret – Brooke Adkins Anne – Jaqueline Martinez Rebecca – Hailey Suthers Martha Cratchit – Grace Simmons Charles – Calvin Camp Young Boy – Bristen King Joe (pawnshop) – Ben Byrd Charwoman – Adrianna Galindo Undertaker – Justin Beshears Laundress – Alexis Gardner Carolers: Alexis Hunt Sarah Morris Sydney Jones Courtney Kozischek Liz Healy Light/Sound – Jacob Rackley, Brendan Geideman Stage/Props – Will Sides, Jaquan Ikard
INTERNATIONAL CLUB COLLECTS COKE COLA REWARDS
THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB is now sponsoring a school-wide collection of Coke Cola Rewards points to earn art and athletic supplies for our school as well as donating to help military families, supporting a Hispanic Scholarship fund, and much more. You can help by bringing in your Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid, and Mellow Yellow bottle caps to Mrs. Ohlendorf’s room. These rewards points are also on 12-pack cartons. Go to mycokerewards.com for more information.
BABYSITTING CLUB
Check back in February for details about the upcoming BABYSITTING CLUB. This would be open to all students in all grades and would last from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Advisor: Cathy Hitchcock
HAWK NEST
Newspaper Club: Hawk’s Nest Advisor: Rebecca Gaffney, M.Ed Eligible students: ALL GRADES Articles due on a monthly basis, newspaper will be published electronically every 1-2 months. Website: www.wix.com/hawknest/hawksnest Mobile app: m.wix.com/hawknest/hawksnest
STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION
Student Council Association - The purpose of the Northview Student Council Association is to promote good school community relations and teacher student relations, provide constructive student expression, and plan & assist in school functions. Elections take place in September for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms. A representative from each homeroom is selected to promote communication to and from the association. Sponsor: Mrs. Donna Miller Eligible Students: Elected Officials & Homeroom Representatives Meetings: After school
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books - The North Carolina School Library Media Association – NCSLMA sponsors Battle of the Books. This program is for middle school students. Students at participating schools read books from al ist established by the state Battle of the Books Committee, and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books. At Northview, the BOTB team will meet at the beginning of the year for initial meetings to make sure everyone is reading all of the books on the list. The team will then meet on a regular basis during the winter & spring to prepare for the BOTB competitions. Advisor: Mrs. Courtrina Stevens & Mrs. Carie Kahn Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th graders Meetings: After school Website: www.ncslma.org/BookCompetitions/BoBstate/bobinfo.htm
NORTHVIEW ENGINEERING ROBOTICS & SCIENCE (NERDS) CLUB
Northview Engineering Robotics & Science NERDS Club - The NERDS Club is for students in grades 6 – 8 at Northview who are interested in science and engineering. Students in the club complete hands-on science activities and competitive engineering tasks. The students participate in both indoor and outdoor activities to grow their interest in science. Students must have a ride to pick them up at the required time after school. Advisor: Mr. Brent Hilston Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th graders Meetings: After school beginning in January
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
International Club - Meetings of the International Club will be held the 4th Monday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. At the meetings, we become more knowledgeable about the world around us by “traveling” to different countries. We have speakers who have lived in the country we are visiting each meeting. They teach us about the culture, history, lifestyle, education, language and other things about their country. Students use technology to communicate with other students around the world through e-pals and Skype. Advisor: Mrs. Beverly Ohlendorf Eligible Students: 6th, 7th & 8th graders Meetings: 4th Monday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30
JR BETA CLUB
Jr. Beta Club - The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational your organization in America. Since 1934, the National Beta Club has awarded students national recognition for their high academic achievement while equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Following are the core elements of the Junior Beta Club: Achievement-Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement Character-Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful Leadership-Developing the leaders of tomorrow Service-Demonstrating our motto “Let Us Lead By Serving Others” Students will be invited to induction of the Jr. Beta Club. They must maintain A’s and B’s in all classes. Students must demonstrate good character by following the school code of conduct and must complete 4 approved community service projects per year (2 in the fall & 2 in the spring). Advisor: Ms. Donna Miller Eligible Students: 7th & 8th grade students who meet requirements for invitation Meetings: After school Website: www.betaclub.org
HAWK SINGERS
Hawk Singers - This is a singing performance group. This group meets after school 3 – 4 times monthly. Hawks Singers will be made up of no less than 6 but no more than 16 members (special exceptions could be made at the director’s discretion). Members must be registered students of Northview Middle School. During rehearsals, vocal & performance techniques are taught and explored. Students learn advanced level music as well as modern pieces for performances at, but not limited to, school sponsored functions. All performances must be approved by Northview Middle School and/or Hickory Public Schools. Instructor: Mr. Jason Stephens Eligible Students: 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students who audition and volunteer to attend rehearsals Meetings: After school, 3 – 4 times per month
COLLECT BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
We are collecting box tops and the winning homeroom will have a donut and juice party, as well as a free movie pass for each student. Beta Club will get credit for a service project if they bring in 50 box tops.