
Message from Principal Grenda: BAG reports will be sent home with students today. Please review and let us know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!

Great news! NMSA earned Commendable Status on the ISBE Report Card! We are committed to continuous improvement for all students. Read more: https://5il.co/30aa4

Good afternoon, NMSA parents/guardians! Your student's first-quarter report card will be coming home today. Please take the time to review your student's progress and let us know if you have any questions.

Our 6th-grade students will go on a field trip to Camp Duncan on Thursday, October 31st.
To ensure your child can participate, please sign and return the permission slip that will be sent home today. The deadline to return the signed permission slip is Tuesday, October 29th.

Dear NMSA Families,
Join NMSA and NCCP for a free family fun event on Wednesday, October 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neal Math and Science Academy. Enjoy dinner, music, and games! RSVP by clicking the link: https://forms.office.com/r/ghde3PuneH by Friday, October 25th.
We hope to see you there!
Únase a NMSA y NCCP para un divertido evento familiar gratuito el miércoles 30 de octubre, de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. en Neal Math and Science Academy. ¡Disfrute de una cena, música y juegos! Confirme su asistencia haciendo clic en el enlace: https://forms.office.com/r/ghde3PuneH antes del viernes 25 de octubre. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

The North Chicago Police Department has alerted D187 to safety concerns in the neighboring area. Based on the NCPD's recommendation, we have placed NMSA and NCCHS on a soft lockdown until further notice. Outdoor activities are canceled, and students will remain indoors until further notice. We will continue to work with the NCPD and keep you updated when we receive the all-clear. Thank you for being so cooperative. If you have any questions, please contact the BOE at (847) 689-8150.

NMSA Fall Concert, featuring the talents of our 7th and 8th Grade Bands and Choirs!
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Join us for an evening of incredible music and performances by our talented students. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work and dedication.
We hope to see you there!
https://5il.co/2zdju



Mark Your Calendars! PBIS Presents Boo Bash
School Dance (School Appropriate Costumes are Welcomed)
Where: Neal Math & Science Academy
Friday, November 1, 2024
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE DANCE
-STUDENT CAN NOT HAVE MORE THAN 3 MAJOR REFERRALS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
-FOLLOW SOAR EXPECTATIONS AT ALL TIMES
-HAVE A RESPECTFUL FUN PARTYING ATTITUDE

North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) and Neal Math and Science Academy (NMSA) invite you to an evening of FREE family fun celebrating school pride.
FAMILY GAMES • BINGO • MUSIC • DINNER
WELCOME
TO OUR HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
6:00-8:00 PM
AT NEAL MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
RSVP REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION
Please return the RSVP form or submit via QR code by Friday, October 25.
A parent/guardian must be in attendance with NMSA student
BIENVENIDO
A NUESTRA CASA
MIÉRCOLES, 30 DE OCTUBRE
6:00-8:00 PM
EN ACADEMIA NEAL DE MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS
North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP) y Neal Math and Science
Academy (NMSA) lo invitan a una noche de diversión familiar GRATUITA
para celebrar el orgullo escolar.
JUEGOS FAMILIARES • BINGO • MÚSICA • CENA
SE REQUIERE RSVP PARA PARTICIPAR
Por favor devuelva este formulario o envíelo mediante código QR
antes del viernes 25 de octubre.
Un padre/tutor necesita estar presente con el estudiante de NMSA.



Congratulations to Asiyah for earning our D187 Student Spotlight Award! NMSA e-news: https://secure.smore.com/n/ajms7

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Thursday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. If you haven't scheduled a time yet, please contact your child's first-period teacher to set up a meeting.

Our weekly NMSA newsletter is here! Stay up-to-date on all the latest school news, events, and announcements. https://secure.smore.com/n/ajms7


Athletic Activities:
10/7 Soccer Tournament
7th Grade @ Lake Bluff
8th Grade @ Northwood/Edgewood

We are excited to invite you to our 8th Grade Parent Night! Join us for an informative evening where you will learn about important updates, upcoming events, and how we can work together to support our students. October 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the NMSA gym. (8th Grade Parent Night)
¡Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra Noche para padres de 8° Grado! Únase a nosotros para una noche informativa donde aprenderán sobre las actualizaciones importantes, eventos futuros y cómo podemos trabajar juntos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes. 2 de octubre de 2024 a las 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de NMSA. (8th Grade Parent Night)


NMSA Let’s Think Pink in October
Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Wear Pink Every Wednesday in October
vestir de rosa todos los miercoles en octubre



NMSA Parents & Guardians: Please note that progress reports were distributed to students today. Please review them carefully and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

NMSA Open House!
Join us to learn more about our priority standards and curriculum guides for NMSA's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students!
Wednesday, Sept 25th
6 - 7:30 PM
Agenda:
6-6:20 Principal Grenda (Gym)
6:20-6:30 Electives, PE & Life Skills (Gym)
6:4-7:30 Grade Level Presentations
Bake Sale!
Purchase some treats to help support our band program
neal.d187.org


Drop-In Tutoring Permission Form: https://5il.co/2wgtm
This form grants permission for a student to participate in drop-in tutoring sessions at Neal Math and Science Academy. Students can attend these sessions as needed for academic support and can leave whenever they feel their questions have been answered. Parents or guardians will be notified when their child finishes the tutoring session. The form also includes an optional section to authorize the student to walk home after tutoring.
Formulario de Permiso para Tutoría Sin Cita Previa
Este formulario autoriza a un estudiante a participar en sesiones de tutoría gratuitas y flexibles en la Academia Neal de Matemáticas y Ciencias. Los estudiantes pueden asistir cuando lo necesiten y marcharse cuando sus dudas hayan sido resueltas. Los padres o tutores serán notificados cuando su hijo termine la sesión. El formulario también incluye una sección opcional para autorizar al estudiante a caminar a casa después de la tutoría.

Good day, NMSA parents! This is a friendly reminder that your child's BAG (Behavior, Attendance, Grades) report will come home today. These reports are sent home every two weeks, so please take a moment to review with your child where they currently stand in these key areas of their education.
"¡Buen día, padres de NMSA! Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que hoy se enviará a casa el informe BAG (Comportamiento, Asistencia, Calificaciones) de su hijo. Estos informes se enviarán a casa cada dos semanas, así que por favor tómese un momento para revisar con su hijo cómo está progresando en estas áreas clave de su educación."

NWEA MAP Testing begins Monday, September 9th.
