
Congratulations to Nippersink Middle School's first two "Remote Learners of the Week", Susan Jenness and Gio Ruiz. Great job and keep up the good work!



Parents, please see the attached flyer for a new and exciting opportunity being offered as a resource to parents from the NMS Counselors, Mrs. Petitti and Ms. Hoven


Please join in the fun and laughter next week as we are celebrating Holiday Spirit Week. Check out the dress up theme for each day and pick out your favorite outfits and show your school spirit during your class zooms. Have a great holiday season!


Richmond Spring Grove Rotary is collecting books for the non-profit organization Your Children’s Bookshelf, in McHenry. Your Children’s Bookshelf fosters literacy by providing free books to families in need. Drop off your books at any D2-D157 school through December 15


The Following link will provide the information and forms necessary to be placed on the April ballot as a candidate for the Board of Education. All paper work must be filed with the County Clerk between December 14-21, 2020. If you have questions please contact the County Clerks office at 815 (334) 4000.
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=100803

Due to new IDPH restrictions on the number of people who may gather in a public meeting place, the Monday, November 23rd, BOE meeting will be live streamed @ 7:00pm. You may send public comment to tlind@nsd2.com .
Streaming link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nh3QjMK3TTmpP1VKsT5N9A

Check out the NMS Online Book Fair by using the following link:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=nippersinkmiddleschool1


CYN Counseling Center is offering a free webinar for parents regarding remote learning on Monday, November 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.
Sign up here: https://cyngrayslake.org/event/supporting-students-with-e-learning-at-home/

Please click on the link below for information regarding NMS staying in full remote until November 9, 2020
https://5il.co/mffw

Due to lDPH requirements for public gatherings, seating is very limited for the BOE on Monday, September 28, 2020 @7:00pm. You can also stream the meeting live at the link below. If you would like a statement put into public record it can be sent to Tlind@nsd2.com no later than 09/28 @ 6:45 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ega8AdHSdK45c-oxhkbBA

Please take a moment to review your Skyward Family Access "Skylert" settings to ensure that you are receiving important information. Most non-emergency messages from our Superintendent are sent as "General", so you will want to be sure to have "General" activated using your Family Access account. Here is a guide on how to do that:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15EYuiLUQWGyQ7h7YE5YsyDntLmdLggg6qb4Gb33cU2M/edit?usp=sharing

Friday, September 18, 2020 is a Remote Learning In-Service Day for Nippersink Dist 2 staff. There will be no Remote Learning.

Nippersink Dist 2 is currently experiencing interruption of our internet service. Please be patient while we try to correct the problem.

Just a quick reminder that NMS starts with its revised schedule on Tuesday, September 8

In adherence to current guidelines & policies, Cross Country & Volleyball have been cancelled for the 2020 Fall Season.

Later this week you will be receiving a survey from the District asking for feedback about the first few weeks of remote learning. Your input will be very important in allowing us to make improvements to better serve your child.

The following link will direct you to the State of Illinois requirements for a phase 4 return to school. We are working through the document now and will be releasing D2's plan by July 24. Stay tune for more information.
https://5il.co/hjm6

For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built & operated American crew spacecraft! Check out these virtual tours of amazing space centers throughout the US and the world! https://www.nippersinkdistrict2.org/o/nms/page/remote-learning-activities--3


4th Quarter Art created the most amazing products during their "remote learning!" You can view their projects here: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhuDtpTlQ

Proudly display your school spirit by ordering our new NMS "Together at Home" T-shirt! Orders can be placed online via the link below and are due Sunday, May 31 at midnight. Once the t-shirt order is completed, we will reach out to regarding the delivery date. https://nmsspr20.itemorder.com/