1. WELCOME TO THE NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL CHANNEL GO HIGHLANDERS!

2. OCTOBER 25 OCTOBER 29 HAVE A GREAT WEEK 3. WORD OF THE MONTH RESPONSIBILITY Being accountable in word and deed; having a sense of duty to fulfill tasks with reliability, dependability and commitment. You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of. 4. OCTOBER OCTOBER CYBER SAFETY MONTH 5. OCTOBER 6th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH HALEY HOGAN NATALIE DAVIS 6. OCTOBER 5th Grade STUDENTS OF THE MONTH MCKENZI BROMLEY LOGAN OSMAN 7. STUDENTS OF THE WEEK EMORY EVANS JENNIFER JAMES 8. TRIVIA QUESTION Who was the first explorer to travel around the world in 80 days (or less)? Phileas Fogg Nellie Bly Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhart 9. TRIVA ANSWER Who was the first explorer to travel around the world in 80 days (or less)? Nellie Bly Nellie Bly, an American journalist, accepted a challenge to go around the world in fewer than 80 days. In 1889, she made the journey in 72 days. 10. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Pancake on a stick/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Sandwich/Lettuce & Tomato/French Fries/Banana Slices/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): CHICKEN SANDWICH W/LETTUCE,TOMATO AND CHIPS FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE. 11. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Orange Glaze Roll/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Baked Ham/Macaroni & Cheese/Green Peas/Peach Cobbler/Cornbread/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): CHICKEN NUGGETS/OKRA/ROLL FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE. 12. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Chicken Biscuit/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Country Fried Steak/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy/Fruit/Hot Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): Salad LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Pizza and Salad FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE. 13. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 BREAKFAST ($1.25): Donut w/Toast/Fruit Juice/Milk LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Chicken Nuggets w/dip/Baked Beans/Spiced Apples/Hot Roll/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Hot Dog and Tater Tots (every other week it will be corn dog and tater tots) FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE. 14. BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 BREAKFAST ($1.25): BISCUIT & GRAVY/FRUIT JUICE/MILK LUNCH TRAY( $2.25): Vegetable Beef Soup/1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich/Fruit/Cinnamon Roll/Crackers/Milk LUNCH BAR($2.50): SALAD LUNCH BASKET ($2.50): Chicken Strips and Fries FREE AND REDUCED STUDENTS MAY EAT FROM ANY LINE. 15. FRUITY FRIDAY FRUIT OF THE WEEK FLORIDA TANGERINE The tangerine is an orange-coloured citrus fruit. It is a variety of the Mandarin orange. Tangerines are smaller than most oranges, and are usually much easier to peel and to split into segments. The taste is often less sour, or tart, than that of an orange. 16. TRIVIA Which explorer rounded the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa? Bartholomeu Dias Hernando de Soto Marco Polo Vasco da Gama 17. TRIVIA ANSWER Which explorer rounded the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa? Bartholomeu Dias The Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias made the trip in 1488 18. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 1877 Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army. 1910 King Manuel II was over thrown in a revolution and Portugal became a republic. 1921 The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time. 1947 In the first televised White House address, President Truman urged Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Sundays to help starving people in other countries. 19. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 1953 Earl Warren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1962 The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain. 1990 Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center and its director were acquitted of obscenity charges resulting from an exhibit of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs. 2001 Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's record of 71 home runs in one season when he hit his 71st and 72nd homers. 20. ANNOUNCEMENTS Library Open Checkout Times Tuesday: 2:30-3:00 Wednesday: 2:30-3:00 Friday: 2:30-3:00 21. ANNOUNCEMENTS Band Students will have Library Open Checkout on the following days: Tuesday: 12:15 12:30 (Gregory/Kareus/Fretheim) Wednesday: 12:15 12:30 (Warnock/Riggs/Ball) Friday: 12:15 12:30 (Goodpaster/Marion/Kneeland/Perkins) 22. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dont forget to check LOST AND FOUND for coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc. LOST AND FOUND is located in the office. 23. ANNOUNCEMENTS If you have a Facebook account, you can add Northridge by searching for Northridge Middle School and selecting the page with the Highlander on it and clicking on it. This will be a great way to keep up with news and announcements! 24. ANNOUNCEMENTS GET YOUR NORTHRIDGE YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 17 $20 25. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 FALL BOOKFAIR NORTHRIDGE MEDIA CENTER 8:00 2:00 THE BOOKFAIR WILL BE OPEN DURING FALL FESTIVAL 26. ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ITEMS FOR THE FALL FESTIVAL 5TH GRADE: WRAPPED CANDY 6TH GRADE: 2 LITER DRINKS THEMED ITEMS FOR GIFT BASKETS (EACH TEAM HAS THEIR OWN THEME) 27. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 FALL FESTIVAL 28. ANNOUNCEMENTS FALL FESTIVAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Dinner starts @ 5:002 slices pizza, cookie, drink $4.00 per person Wristbands $5.00 per personunlimited game time! Games begin @ 5:30 Band performs @ 5:30Choir performs @ 6:00 Basket Raffles $1.00 per chancedrawing @ 7:30do not have to be present to win Honor Club concession stand in the gymcash only! Fall Bookfair open in the library..6:00 8:00 29. ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK YOU DR. HARPER DR. HARPER WILL HAVE A TABLE SET UP DURING FALL FESTIVAL. PLEASE COME BY AND ENTER THE DRAWING FOR A FREE T-SHIRT DR. HARPER IS A NORTHRIDGE SCHOOL PARTNER THANK YOU DR. HARPER 30. ANNOUNCEMENTS PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY ONLINE: CYBER SAFETY NIGHT MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 6:30 PM 8:00 PM VBSD FINE ARTS CENTER 2001 Pointer Trail Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 ***All K-6 Students must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact Cindy Rice at 479-474-6838 Keynote Speaker; Carol Robinson, Office of the Attorney General Sessions for Parents, Grandparents, K-6 Students, & 7-12 Students Social Networking Cyber Bullying What Every Student Should Know Protecting Your Online Identity Cyber Safety Tips 31. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 PICTURE RETAKES 32. ANNOUNCEMENTS RED RIBBON WEEK MONDAY: To Cool for Drugs Wear your favorite sunglasses TUESDAY: Tie one on against drugs Wear your favorite tie! WEDNESDAY: Wear Red Day THURSDAY: Team up against Drugs Wear your favorite jersey! FRIDAY: Details from Coach Hight There will be drawings everyday at lunch. You must have your red ribbon to win! 33. ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 HONOR CLUB INDUCTIONS 9:00 A.M. 34. ANNOUNCEMENTS Morgan Nick FoundationInternet Safety, Cyber Bullying October 28th 8:30 5th grade 9:30 6th grade 35. ANNOUNCEMENTS FCS MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:30 NORTHRIDGE LIBRARY 36. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Plausible Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school? You were abducted by aliens. The bus came late. Your mother suggested you stay home and watch T.V. a little longer. 37. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ANSWER plausible Pronunciation: (pl'zu-bul), adj. 1. having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot. 2. well-spoken and apparently, but often deceptively, worthy of confidence or trust: a plausible commentator. 38. WEATHER HEADLINES The leaves are starting to change color. During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food- making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. Along with the green pigment are yellow to orange to red pigments as well. Most of the year these colors are masked by great amounts of green coloring. But in the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange to red colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor. The best time to enjoy the autumn color would be on a clear, dry, and cool day 39. TRIVIA Who settled Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607? Henry Hudson James Cook John Smith King James 40. TRIVIA ANSWER Who settled Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607? John Smith Smith left London for American in 1606 with Capt. Christopher Newport 41. BOOK OF THE WEEK 39 Clues(10 books)(Mystery) Variety of Authors What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice, take a million dollars and walk away, or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the Clue, and begin a very dangerous race. Join Amy and Dan as they begin their hunt for the 39 Clues in Book 1: Maze of Bones, written by New York Times best-selling author Rick Riordan. The high-octane adventures accelerate in Book 2: One False Note, by Gordon Korman, and continue for a total of ten exhilarating books written by well-known authors CHECK IT OUT IN THE NORTHRIDGE MEDIA CENTER!!! Read the series 42. BOOK OF THE WEEK 39 Clues Series: Maze of the Bones, One False Note, The Sword Thief, Beyond the Grave, The Black Circle, In Too Deep, The Vipers Nest, The Emperors Code, Storm Warning, Into the Gauntlet 43. MATH: PROBLEM OF THE WEEK If every vertex of a regular pentagon is connected to every other vertex, how many triangles are formed? 44. MATH ANSWER 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 = 10 triangles 1,2 / 2,3 / 6,4 / 4,1 / 10,7 / 7,6 / 9,8 / 8,10 / 9,5 / 5,3 = 10 triangles 7,0,5 / 4,0,8 / 2,0,7 / 5,0,4 / 8,0,2 = 5 triangles 1,2,3 / 1,4,6 / 6,7,10 / 10,8,9 / 9,5,3 = 5 triangles 2,0,7,8,10 / 4,0,8,5,9 / 7,0,5,2,3, / 8,0,2,4,1 / 5,0,4,7,6 = 5 triangles Answer: 35 triangles 45. FUN SCIENCE FACTS DID YOU KNOW?????????? 90 years ago: The Grand Canyon became a national monument & Cellophane is invented. 46. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet chatty church-mouse silent 47. ANALOGY OF THE WEEK ANSWER CHATTY The best answer is chatty. The relationship between the first pair of words, EXCLUDE and INVITE, is that of antonymswords that have opposite meanings. Therefore, the second pair of words must also be antonyms. Chatty is an antonym of quiet. 48. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Raymond A. Kroc 19021984, Founder of McDonalds Chester Alan Arthur 1829 1886, Became President when Garfield died in office. He was not nominated for a second term Maya Lin 1959 - , Architect / Artist, Designer of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.. Mario Lemieux 1965 - , hockey player Kate Winslet 1975 -, actress, best known for her role as Rose in Titanic 49. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Kathy Middleton (4th) Jeff Hight (5th) Bertha Cruz (7th) Rhonda Shade (11th) Tommy Gregory (24th) Delbert Berry (25th) 50. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Sudean Goodpaster (5th) Heather Brown (10th) Nancy Smith (11th) Shelly Kinney (18th) Debbie Woodard (21st) 51. Lets Have a Great Week!