SNMS Weekly Principal Update from Ms. Horton

SNMS Weekly Newsletter

Monday, January 29 - Friday, February 2, 2024

Good Evening Cobra Families:

This is Sonya Horton, principal of Southern Nash Middle School, with the weekly announcements of Monday, January 29 - Friday, February, 2024.

We are off to a great start with our Candy Bar Fundraiser! The sale will end February 13th.

Please continue to encourage your child to work hard on their exact path.

Progress reports will be going home soon. Teachers will be sending at-risk letters home at this time. If you receive a letter, I encourage you to contact your child's teacher to set up a conference for next the steps. Please encourage your child to work hard daily and turn in assignments.

Parents if your child brings outside food to lunch or you bring them lunch, please make sure it is repackaged and not in the original container. We appreciate your support in the cafeteria.

Also parents, as we are working towards the end of the school year, please talk with your child about the importance of maintaining good behavior and being respectful to all. Misbehavior will not be tolerated at SNMS. Thank you for your support.

The district will be hosting an Advanced Placement Information Night Thursday, February 1st from 6:00pm-7:00pm at NCPS Central Office Auditorium.

Wresting will be home against Nash Central and Basketball will be away against Nash Central on Monday, January 29th.

Thank you so much parents for making sure your child is following the dress code daily. Hoodies should be SNMS colors only, and students should wear uniform approved pants. Here's the link for the dress/uniform code at SNMS, https://southernnashms.ncpschools.net/o/snms/page/snms-school-uniform-policy

Students are allowed to have their cell phones at school. However, they are expected to be turned off and in their bookbags during the school day.

Please remember that the front loop in the front of the building is for the buses. Please use the car line by the gym for drop off before 8:45am and pick up until 4:00pm. This is a safety concern for our students and buses.

We look forward to a wonderful week! Have a great evening!

Thank you,

Ms. Horton

Beginning This Semester!

model release form

For your child to be included in any NEW content for yearbook or any school-related social media pic/video/audio, the student's parent/guardian HAS to Opt-In their child. All of that information can be found by clicking on the link shared in the document or on our school website.  

You can digitally sign the form by clicking, here. More information about the model release form is listed below:

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For Use of Student’s Name, Yearbook, Picture, or Materials For Publication, Broadcast, Pen-Pal Exchange, Web Site Posting, and Class Projects.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your child's picture, name, or work may be used in one of the following ways:

  • Posted to the school system or school website on the Internet.

  • Submitted to publishers for publication.

  • Shared with other students in pen-pal projects.

  • Broadcast on television, radio, newspapers, and district social media.

  • Used in a demonstration project to be presented at conferences or workshops.

  • Published in the school yearbook.

I understand that directory information will be provided. I agree that Nash County Public Schools and those whose use of the publication, broadcast, pen-pal exchange, or website is authorized by the schools shall not be held liable for such use, display, on website, conference, or publication. I also understand that the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C.s 1232 g, prohibits the disclosure of any confidential education record regarding my child without my written consent.

Permission is hereby granted for news photographers or videographers to photograph or record my child during the school day and at school-related activities for the expressed purpose of publication and broadcast. Permission is also granted for my child's work or picture to be published on the Internet and shown at conferences. Student work will appear with the student's first name and last name; no home address or telephone number will appear with the work.

By mandate of N.C. Law Senate Bill 49 / SL 2023-106.

How to Sign the Model Release Form: Guardians can sign the form through three different access points. This approach aims to accommodate all guardians and ensure equitable opportunities for all our families.

Option 1:

Sign the form via the App using ROOMS!

Beginning January 1, 2024 - for your child to have their picture/video/audio-recording taken, the student's parent/guardian has to Opt-In their child.

The model release form also permits your child to be in the yearbook or included in any school-related social media. While opting in is not mandatory, students who aren't opted in will not appear in any new media content produced by the school or district. You can locate this form inside the Materials Section -> "Mandatory" folder -> "updated model release form."

Option 2:

Sign this form via the following link listed below: (This is only applicable for SOUTHERN NASH MIDDLE students.)

Access the SOUTHERN NASH MIDDLE School Model Release Form by clicking, here.

Option 3:

If you do not have access to the Internet or have a difficult time with technology, please contact your school to receive a hard copy of the document.

SNMS Updates:

connect inform engage

Thursday, February 15, 2024

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
NCPS Central Office Auditorium • 930 Eastern Ave., Nashville, N.C.

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This Week in Athletics

Monday, January 29th:

Basketball @ Nash Central

Wresting home against Nash Central

Friendly Reminders!!

ap night

  • Thursday, February 1, 2024: Advanced Placement Information Night

    Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are college-level courses offered in high school. Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work. Students can typically earn college credit and/or placement into honors or advanced courses when they score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam.

    Thursday, February 1, 2024
    6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
    NCPS Central Office Auditorium • 930 Eastern Ave., Nashville, N.C.