Nicolet Middle School

The #BanningUSD Game of the Week for next week is Banning HS Girls Tennis vs Tahquitz on Thursday, 8/24 at 3:15pm at Banning High School. See you there to support our tennis team! 🎾

Dear Nicolet and Banning Community, It is with mixed emotions and a very heavy heart that I announce my departure from Nicolet Middle School. After thoughtful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to accept a position at another school district. My time at Nicolet Middle School has been incredibly rewarding, and I am grateful for the privilege of serving as your principal. Over the years, I have witnessed the dedication and passion of our teachers, staff, students, and families. I will continue to stay connected and watch the continued growth and successes to come here at Nicolet and Banning. I am proud of the achievements we have accomplished during my time here. I have had the honor of seeing 7 different classes come through our doors. The memories and relationships I have formed will always hold a special place in my heart. As I prepare to transition to my new role, I am confident that Nicolet Middle School will continue to grow and thrive and provide an exceptional educational experience for all students. My final day is still to be determined, but we can assure you that Banning Unified School District is committed to finding only the best replacement and making this transition as seamless as possible. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you for your unwavering support. I will carry these memories with me as I step into the next chapter of my career. Remember, even though I may be physically leaving, my heart will always remain a part of the Banning community. Wishing you all continued success, growth, and happiness. And if someone hasn’t told you today that they love you, Mrs. Rodriguez is saying, “ I LOVE YOU!” Warmest regards, Mrs. Rodriguez Proud Palomino Principal

Good morning Palomino families, This is a reminder about our event tomorrow evening. We are excited to invite you to the 2023-2024 Back to School Night at Nicolet Middle School. We will begin the evening in the Auditorium at 5:30 pm for a brief presentation from your Palomino administration. After the presentation, you will be able to visit your child’s classrooms to meet their teachers. Students and families will be able to meet and greet teachers from 5:50 until 6:55. Families will be able to check out our quad area where we will have booths with community information and resources. Any snack sales will be cash only so please have some handy if you'd want to make any purchases.

Parent University from Footsteps 2 Brilliance Reading and Writing Webinar Series for Families For: Families and caregivers of children ages 0-9 Time: 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET* Cost: Free Registration: https://bit.ly/3C5BVBa

Attached are the Minimum Day Bus Routes. If you have questions, please contact Transportation at 951-922-0278 or email them at transportation@banning.k12.ca.us

Hello Palomino families, Friendly reminder that today is early release day. Students let out at 12:54. Have a wonderful rest of your day.

Good morning Palomino families, Tomorrow is picture day! Please see the flier for more information.

Good evening Palomino families, The TDAP vaccination is required of all 7th grade students. Please ensure your proof of vaccination has been submitted to the office. Families whose students who do not have it on file will be contacted directly as it is a required vaccine. If you need to get the vaccine, immunizations can be given by appointment: Banning Family Community Health Center 1070 E. Ramsey St. (951) 846-2560 Thank you and have a pleasant evening.

Good evening Palomino Families, Please see the fliers for Girls and Boys basketball. Girls: August 15 to 17th are try-outs, meet at the Girls Locker Room Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 pm Weds.: 1-2 pm Thursday: 2:30-3:30 pm Must have the Athletic Packet completed. See Coach Fagins for the packet and if you have questions. AFagins@banning.k12.ca.us Boys: August 16 and 17 are try-outs with Coach Hunt Weds: 2-3:30 pm Thursday 3:30-5 pm See Coach Hornbeck for questions- LHornbeck@banning.k12.ca.us- as Coach Hunt is off campus. Please see Coach Hornbeck for an Athletic Packet

Good morning Palomino Families, The NMS Homework Club will be starting next week after school from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in room 815 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please encourage your student to come so they can stay on their A-game this year!

Good evening Palomino Families, If your student is interested in playing sports while here at Nicolet, please visit our website to read the flier regarding Sports Physicals. Our first sports teams will be Boys and Girls Basketball, and having a Sport Physical will be required before trying out and practicing. This can be found by going to Menu, selecting Documents, and clicking on 'Student Forms'. The PDF is called 'Sport Physicals Information'. You can copy/paste this link into your browser: https://nicolet.banning.k12.ca.us/o/nicolet/documents/student-forms/473119 Thank you and have a pleasant evening.

Good afternoon Palomino Families, We had an amazing 2 days back to school! We thank you all for your support. Just a friendly reminder that starting on Monday, if students have any devices out in the classroom or in the hallway during passing period they will be confiscated and a parent/guardian will have to retrieve the device. We look forward to seeing students again on Monday at 8 am. Thank you again and have a pleasant evening.

The game of the week for next week is our own Banning High School Broncos Football 1st Home Game vs. Big Bear! Please join us on Thursday, 8/17 at Banning High School Stadium to cheer on our team! The theme for the night is Salute to Youth. All Banning USD Elementary & MS Students admitted for Free! Halftime Games featuring Boomer and Bonnie! #BanningUSD

Good evening Palomino families, The TDAP vaccine is a required vaccination in order to attend school that must be provided by no later than Monday, August 14. We are holding a TDAP and COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow, Friday, August 11 from noon to 4 pm in the NMS Gym. No appointment needed! Please see the two PDF fliers on our school website, https://nicolet.banning.k12.ca.us/ Click on Menu, Select Documents, then click on For Families. They are titled 8.11.23_covid and 8.11.23_tdap You may need to copy/past the following link into your browser to go directly to the page: https://nicolet.banning.k12.ca.us/o/nicolet/documents/for-families/473203

Good afternoon Palomino families, We had an AMAZING 1st day of the 2023-2024 year! Thank you for all of your support in getting students here for class at 8 am and pumping them up with positivity and excitement- we could see it and feel it here today. Please remember that we are a device free school where no cellphones, Airpods/earbuds, or smartwatches cannot be out and visible in the classrooms or in the hallways at passing period. The only time that they can be used is at lunch- students did an outstanding job with this today! Please remind your child to write down their schedule as they cannot refer to their phones. Starting Monday, August 14, if the devices are out they will be taken and a parent/guardian will be required to pick it up at the school. Thank you again, Parents and Guardians, for your partnership in making this school year the best one yet for your student. We cannot wait for Day 2 tomorrow! Have a pleasant evening.

2023/24 Banning USD Bus Routes Attached

Welcome Back #BanningUSD students! We are so excited for the 2023/24 school year and happy to welcome you back, let's have a great year!

The Transportation Department has been focused on ensuring student transportation routes remain on time, however, staffing challenges will continue to impact pick up and drop off times. Please note changes to routes that may impact your student as provided below. Route 1 AM and PM Route 2 AM has been deleted Route 4 AM Route 5 AM New Route 6 AM/PM Please also note, the Broadway & Esperanza stop is temporarily closed due to construction. Please use the next closest stops at Esperanza & Sunrise or the Community Center Your students need your help! If you know someone that would like to be a substitute driver or apply for an open position please reach out to............. (HR, edjoin or transportation). The department is offering free-of-cost paid training for substitutes and creating a pool of certified drivers for permanent open positions. In response to the driver labor shortage, the District and driver union representatives have settled on a great compensation package: 8% increase to salaries plus a 5% split-shift differential increase Van Driver range: $18.14 - $23.15 per hour (step 1 for substitutes) Bus Driver range: $21.57 - $27.53 per hour (step 1 for substitutes) Full time eight (8) hour positions for 208 days a year with a health and welfare District contribution of $15,922 Van Driver total compensation with salary and benefits: $46,106 - $54,443 Bus Driver total compensation with salary and benefits: $51,814 - $61,731 $1,000 sign-on incentive (fully paid within the first 6 months) Various overtime opportunities for student field trips

Good evening Palomino Families, The bus route information is now on our website. To find the AM and PM Bus Routes 1 through 5, go to Menu, select Documents, then click on For Families. All the Route information can be found there, but please note each route has 2 PDFs, one for AM and another for PM. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow for the first day of the 2023-2024 year!

Good evening Palomino families, Our 2023-2024 Bell Schedule is on our website! To find it, go to Menu, select Documents, then Attendance. You will see the 2023-2024 Bell Schedule as a PDF. We look forward to meeting our new Palominos and seeing our returning Palominos tomorrow!