4/16/2024

8th Grade Farewell

 



The Gift of Words

Find words that are important to you. They can come from a book, a character, a poem, a song, a book of quotes, you, etc. Once you select your words, find a creative way to display them. Think creatively. 

Wrap up your gift.  You may use newspaper, a brown paper bag, wrapping paper, or a gift bag.  Be sure to put your first and last name on it.  Turn in May 22nd.


This is for 8th graders only.







April Rock-Paper-Scissors

 






3/26/2024

Northview Board of Education Adopt-A-Highway

 



Help the Northview Board of Education!

The Board of Education needs student volunteers on Sunday, April 14 from 1pm to 3pm to help clean up  Plainfield Avenue from 5 mile to 4 mile.  Invite your parents and join them as they help keep our community clean. 

Email Mrs. Vogel by April 8th if you are able to help. 

3/25/2024

Go Green! Help the Environment

 


Styrofoam Collection

Our very own environmentalist, Mrs, Krueger, is doing her part to help the environment.  Now she needs your help on Saturday, May 18th join her at Crossroads.  Volunteers will help collect and load the styrofoam.  Volunteers are needed for two-hour sessions:  10:00-12:00 and 12:00-2:00.  Reach out to family and friends and let them know about this free recycling opportunity.  Email Mrs. Vogel if you plan to help.  


3/19/2024

Teacher Appreciation Opportunity

 



Introducing the Teacher Appreciation Video Project

May 6-10, 2024, is designated as National Teacher Appreciation Week.  However, the Michigan Department of Education is announcing it now for a special reason.  Is there a hardworking education you would like to recognize?  Make a video to submit.  Videos will be posted for the entire month of May.  


To do this, MDE would like to invite students to submit a digital video to recognize and thank a specific educator for their impact. Submitted videos will be posted on this webpage and the MDE YouTube channel. The OEE FacebookInstagram, and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages throughout May will be promoting the videos. Check us out: @MIeducator.

Full instructions for submitting videos of appreciation for Michigan’s educators are available on the Teacher Appreciation Month website. 

Whether you are an educator or a parent, you can get involved right now by following the OEE on social media using the links above, and by promoting the hashtag #MITeachAppreesh. If you have a child at home who has some great things to say about an educator, don’t hesitate—use the instructions found on our website to submit a video today! 



3/17/2024

2024-2025 NJHS Leadership - Officer

 


It is hard to believe that it is time to start thinking about the 2024-2025 school year.   If you are a current 7th grader and would like to be part of the NJHS Leadership Team, fill out the application.  Applications are due April 29th.  

Please see one of the current leadership members or Mrs. Vogel if you have any questions.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nMuuiKzb3eAYAUN6jV6lJeXI_7tyhcMkLHqyxq2FEDo/copy

2/26/2024

East Oakview Carnival

 


East Oakview PTC 

The East Oakview PTC is hosting its annual carnival on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00-2:00 pm.  They need many volunteers to make this a success. 

They have created a signup genius with time slots and different opportunities including helping with games, concessions, decorations, clean up, and more. We also provide a free lunch to anyone willing to work the entire event from 11am-2pm.  

2/21/2024

 


LegoMania

Help support our Northview Band Program as they host this year's LegoMania at Northview High School Cafeteria.  This family fun event will take place on Saturday, March 9th starting at 2:00.

There are volunteer opportunities on Friday, March 8th, and Saturday, March 9th.  See the signup genius.  
Contact Michele Wells at 616-634-2171 or email michele_wells@hotmail.







2/14/2024

NJHS Upcoming Dates

 




Please put the following dates on your calendar

NJHS Reverse Job Shadow Ambassadors  - February 16th

Little Cats Night - February 17th  

North Oakview Family Fun Night - March 2nd






 





1/13/2024

Winter Celebration

 



National Junior Honor Society

Winter Celebration

We are excited to share with you our winter National Junior Honor Society celebration.  We are hosting a mini lock-in on Friday, January 19th from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Crossroads. This promises to be a fun-filled evening where students participate in team-building activities as well as relax and have fun all while building lasting memories. Please note all school rules apply.  


To ensure the safety of our students, we seek your permission.  Students must enter by 6:15 pm and will not be permitted to leave before 11:00 pm unless prior arrangements have been made.  Then we request a parent come in and pick up.

1/09/2024

East Oakview Childcare

 


East Oakview Childcare

East Oakview's PTC needs volunteers to help with childcare.  Please consider helping out an important organization in our community.  Meet at 6:15.   Email Mrs. Vogel if you can give of your time and talents. 

Jan 17
Feb 13
March 20

12/20/2023

NJHS Monthly Meeting Update

 


Please be sure you have our monthly meeting dates on your calendar.  Our January 11th meeting starts at 7:00 am and will end at 7:20 am.  It will be in the IMC.   


12/19/2023

Reserve Job Shadow Day

 



Reserve Job Shadow Day

As part of J-Term students will learn about various careers and jobs on January 12.  We are proud to partner with Junior Achievement and local community members to highlight potential careers and jobs.  

We need NJHS volunteers to help make our guests feel welcome.  There are several volunteer opportunities.  All volunteers must dress "business" casual.  In essence, look nice.  Email Mrs. Vogel by January 8th if you are interested in helping.  

You must attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 10th during the Seminar.  Meet Mrs. Templar in the cafeteria.  Be sure to check in with your Seminar teacher before coming to the meeting. 

12/12/2023

Shoeboxes for the Homeless

 



We are putting together items collected for Mel Trotter Ministries Shoeboxes on Thursday, December 14th from 2:40-3:30 in room 203.  We are still in need of items specifically hats, gloves, and socks.  Please consider helping.

Suggested Items:

Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Chapstick

Wet Wipes

Washcloth

Small disposable razors

Small combs

Refillable/collapsible water bottles

Small emergency/first aid kits (Band-Aids, Individual doses of Bactine, Neosporin, etc)

Small sewing kids

Small blankets

Socks

Hats 

Gloves

Hand warmer packets 

Gift cards for fast food 

Non-perishable food in individual servings such as: 

• peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars 

Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drops



12/07/2023

Peppermint in Pocket

 


Peppermint in Pocket

Join in on the fun on December 19th from 7:40-2:30.  Stop by Mrs. Vogel or Ms. LaGrow's room to grab a peppermint.  Try to collect as many peppermints from other NJHS members throughout the day without 
disrupting the learning environment which includes being late for class.   See rules above. 

12/03/2023

NHS Winter Cookie Exchange

 




Winter Cookie Exchange

Enjoy baking?  Love cookies?  Need a snack to leave Santa?  Participate in our Winter Cookie Exchange on December 7th  at our morning meeting.   Bring a dozen cookies.  Leave with 12 new cookies.  RSVP to Sophia Hall by December 6th if you plan to participate.  Please include two cards that contain the ingredients. 



10/26/2023

Jive Turkey

 



Will Mr. Retherford be our Jive Turkey?

Help support our service project - Shoeboxes for the Homeless.  Purchase feathers for $1.00 during lunch the November 6th to November 17th.  The teacher who has the most feathers will be crowned our Jive Turkey and dress as a turkey on November 21.  

Please consider signing up to sell feathers at lunch.  Email Mrs. Vogel. Be sure to include which lunch you have.  






November Service Project: Shoeboxes for the Homeless

 



We plan to give back to an important organization in our community, Mel Trotter Ministries.  Mel Trotter Ministries helps the homeless people who are in need.  One small way we can help is to create shoeboxes.  Let’s work together to fill 50 shoeboxes for Mel Trotter’s Homeless Shelter.   You may make a monetary donation or bring in supplies.  You may bring in items or money to Mrs. Vogel.  We will work on shoeboxes at our November meeting and after school. Shoeboxes will be delivered in the last week of November.


Suggested Items:

Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Chapstick

Wet Wipes

Washcloth

Small disposable razors

Small combs

Refillable/collapsible water bottles

Small emergency/first aid kits (Band-Aids, Individual doses of Bactine, Neosporin, etc)

Small sewing kids

Small blankets

Socks

Hats 

Gloves

Hand warmer packets 

Gift cards for fast food 

Non-perishable food in individual servings such as: 

• peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars 

Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drops

Reusable grocery bags that fold up 




10/22/2023

NJHS Shirts

 


National Junior Honor Society T-Shirts




*Shirts are adult sizes

*  Short sleeve shirts - $12.00 

* Long sleeve shirts - $18.00 

 Please make checks payable to Northview Crossroads Middle School  


Student Name:  ____________________________________


Short Sleeve:   _____ S _____ M _____L XL _____


Long Sleeve:   _____ S _____ M _____L XL _____


Payment Options:

OPTION 1:   Amount Enclosed:  __________       

Cash  or   Check (circle one)


OPTION 2: I qualify for a free shirt through the BUTTERBRAIDS SALE

***If you sell 5 or More Butterbraids - no cost for one short sleeve shirt***

****If you sold 7 or more Butterbraids - no cost for one long sleeve shirt****


Orders are due to Mrs. Vogel by November 8 



You may simply email name and size to Mrs. Vogel at kvogel@nvps.net.  Drop off payment to Mrs. Vogel in room 203.