#NewbernMiddleSchool #PantherPride #TexasRoadhouse
Students participating in the Valdosta City Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers After School Program recently had an exciting opportunity to meet and interact with guest speakers from Moody Air Force Base!
During their visit, students learned about career opportunities available in the United States Air Force, explored different career paths, and gained insight into the skills, education, and training needed to pursue these opportunities.
We appreciate our guest speakers for taking the time to share their experiences, inspire our students, and encourage them to think about the possibilities for their future!
Learning Today. Preparing for Tomorrow!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | Sábado, 7 de noviembre
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Valdosta Middle School
Join us for Parent University! Enjoy student performances, helpful workshops, and resources to support your child's success!
📚 Workshop Topics:
• Gifted Identification and Services
• It Takes a Village: Your Student Support Team
• McKinney-Vento 101
• Cybersecurity at Home
• Literacy in Action
• Leader in Me
• Leader in Me and Your Family
• Attendance Awareness
• Math Counts – Cross-Curriculum PE
• Operation Safe Cats
• STEM at Home
• Supporting the Whole Child
🎭 Student performances by J.L. Lomax Chorus, W.G. Nunn Drum Bucket Group, District Honor Chorus, and VHS Drama Team!
Additional resources from Special Education, WIN Academy, and School Nutrition.
---------------
¡Acompáñenos a la Universidad para Padres! Disfrute de presentaciones estudiantiles, talleres y recursos para apoyar el éxito de sus hijos.
📚 Temas de los talleres:
• Servicios para estudiantes con altas capacidades
• Se necesita una comunidad: Equipo de apoyo estudiantil
• McKinney-Vento 101
• Ciberseguridad en el hogar
• Alfabetización en acción
• Leader in Me (El líder en mí)
• Leader in Me y su familia
• Asistencia escolar
• Matemáticas y educación física
• Operación Gatos Monteses Seguros
• STEM en casa
• Desarrollo integral del estudiante
🎭 Presentaciones del coro de J.L. Lomax, grupo de percusión de W.G. Nunn, Coro de Honor del Distrito y teatro de VHS.
Recursos adicionales de Educación Especial, WIN Academy y Nutrición Escolar.
🖤💛 #BelieVeInTheV


A special shoutout to our amazing Newbern teachers who attended and helped run our math and science activity tables. Your time and dedication made the evening extra special!
We also thank the 21st Century After School Program and our special guests from VSU’s Chemistry Department for helping bring STEM learning to life! 🧪✨
Together, we’re building brighter futures—one discovery at a time!
#PantherPride #VECAScholars #FamilyEngagement #TogetherWeAreNewbern










#WinnersvilleWeek #PantherPride #TogetherWeAreNewbern

Until last year, Valdosta had NEVER lost the annual Winnersville Blood Drive Competition. One year without that trophy is long enough. Let’s bring it HOME!
Calling all Wildcat families, staff, alumni and fans: Roll up your sleeves during Winnersville Week, October 26–30, and help save lives while showing your Wildcat pride!
📍 Monday, October 26
Lowndes Board of Education | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Tuesday, October 27
Valdosta High School | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Wednesday, October 28
Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Thursday, October 29
Georgia Department of Public Health | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Friday, October 30
SGMC Health | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
You can donate at ANY of these locations. Just be sure to cast your vote for VALDOSTA! 🐾
👕 Donors receive a special event T-shirt while supplies last!
🎟️ Bring a buddy to double your raffle chances!
Share this post, bring a friend and help us reclaim the trophy while making a difference for patients who need blood.
Five days. One Wildcat Nation. Let’s give for the V! 🖤💛
#Winnersville #GoCats

🎪🔬 Step right up, Newbern families & VECA Scholars! Join us for Math & Science Parent Night—a STEM Carnival filled with hands-on experiments, carnival games, prizes, and learning for the whole family! 🧪🎉
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
In collaboration with the 21st CCLC After School Program, we’re bringing students and families together for an exciting evening with special guests from the VSU Chemistry Department!
Come explore, experiment, and make memories as we build brighter futures together! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #ParentEngagement #STEMCarnival #TogetherWeAreNewbern
🎪🔬 ¡Familias de Newbern y VECA Scholars, prepárense para la diversión! Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias para las Familias: ¡un carnaval STEM con experimentos prácticos, juegos, premios y aprendizaje para toda la familia! 🧪🎉
📅 Jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026
⏰ De 5:30 a 6:30 p. m.
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
En colaboración con el programa extracurricular 21st CCLC, reuniremos a estudiantes y familias para una noche emocionante con invitados especiales del Departamento de Química de la Universidad Estatal de Valdosta (VSU).
¡Vengan a explorar, experimentar y crear recuerdos mientras construimos juntos un futuro más brillante! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #VECAScholars #ParticipaciónFamiliar #CarnavalSTEM #TogetherWeAreNewbern


Heads up, Wildcat families! We're making a small change to this week's school lunch menus!
Wednesday and Thursday's menus are swapping days. Students will enjoy Thursday's scheduled meal on Wednesday and Wednesday's scheduled meal on Thursday.
Wednesday will feature BBQ pork stuffed potato, corndog, & baked beans.
Thursday will feature pretzel dog, pork roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, & dinner roll.
All other menus will remain the same. Thank you for your understanding!

There will be NO SCHOOL October 12–16. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful week filled with family time and relaxation! 💛
📚 Classes resume Monday, October 19. We look forward to seeing our scholars refreshed and ready to learn!
#PantherPride #FallBreak

🎪🔬 Step right up, Newbern families & VECA Scholars! Join us for Math & Science Parent Night—a STEM Carnival filled with hands-on experiments, carnival games, prizes, and learning for the whole family! 🧪🎉
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
In collaboration with the 21st CCLC After School Program, we’re bringing students and families together for an exciting evening with special guests from the VSU Chemistry Department!
Come explore, experiment, and make memories as we build brighter futures together! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #ParentEngagement #STEMCarnival #TogetherWeAreNewbern
🎪🔬 ¡Familias de Newbern y VECA Scholars, prepárense para la diversión! Los invitamos a nuestra Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias para las Familias: ¡un carnaval STEM con experimentos prácticos, juegos, premios y aprendizaje para toda la familia! 🧪🎉
📅 Jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026
⏰ De 5:30 a 6:30 p. m.
📍 JL Newbern Middle School
En colaboración con el programa extracurricular 21st CCLC, reuniremos a estudiantes y familias para una noche emocionante con invitados especiales del Departamento de Química de la Universidad Estatal de Valdosta (VSU).
¡Vengan a explorar, experimentar y crear recuerdos mientras construimos juntos un futuro más brillante! 💛🐾
#PantherPride #VECAScholars #ParticipaciónFamiliar #CarnavalSTEM #TogetherWeAreNewbern


📅 October 5–9
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Newbern Middle School Media Center
Open a book, discover a world! 🌎📖 #PantherPride

📚✨ Family Literacy Night was a SWEET success! ✨📚
Thank you to all of our families who joined us last week for an evening of learning, laughter, and fun! 💛🖤 Parents jumped right in with our “Crack the Code” activity 🕵️♀️🔐 and then worked alongside their scholars to read and follow directions to make Rice Krispies Treats—a sweet surprise that made learning even more engaging! 🍚🥄❤️
It was wonderful seeing our families learning, working together, and making memories! Thank you for making the evening so special! 🐾
Learning is always a little sweeter when we do it together! ❤️📚
#FamilyLiteracyNight #FamilyEngagement #LearningTogether #PantherPride #JLNewbernMiddleSchool








#NewbernGentlemensAcademy #CommunitySupport #GoCats

We had a sweet time celebrating our Students of the Month! 🐾🎉 We’re proud of these Panthers for showing what it means to ROAR each day. Our students enjoyed a special Kona Ice treat, and our teachers got to enjoy one, too! 🍧
Congratulations, Students of the Month! Keep up the great work! 🖤💛 #PantherPride #StudentsOfTheMonth





Just A Reminder For Our Families:
📚🌮 READ IT, TASTE IT! — FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT 🌮📚
JL Newbern Families, we want YOU to join us! 💛🖤🐾
Mark your calendars for our Family Literacy Night on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the JL Newbern Middle School Cafeteria!
This evening is all about giving our families helpful, practical strategies that can be used at home to support our scholars in:
📖 Reading
💬 Vocabulary
🧠 Comprehension
🏠 Learning at Home
And that’s not all! Families will also get to enjoy our School Nutrition Showcase! 🍽️
Parents and guardians, your involvement plays such an important role in your scholar’s success. Come spend an hour with us as we learn, connect, and grow together! ❤️
📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 JL Newbern Middle School Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see our Panther families there! 🐾📚💛🖤
#JLNewbernMiddleSchool #FamilyLiteracyNight #ReadItTasteIt #ParentEngagement #FamilyEngagement #LiteracyMatters #ReadingTogether #PantherPride #LearningAtHome

Get ready, our school Book Fair will be here soon! Students will receive Book Fair flyers to bring home with information about the books and exciting items that will be available.
A link has also been sent so families can preview the our school Book Fair page and see everything that will be available!
This event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 5th -9th and start exploring together: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600155984
We cannot wait to help our students discover new books and grow their love of reading! 📖🐾💛🖤
#ScholasticBookFairs #BookFair #PantherPride #LoveOfReading #JLNewbernMiddleSchool

It has been a while since we’ve had a yearbook, and we are excited to bring this special tradition back for our Panthers! 🐾📸 This year’s yearbook will be filled with memorable moments, smiling faces, school events, and Panther Pride!
🎉 Order early and save!
The Early Bird Special ends December 31st. The price will increase beginning January 1st, so don’t wait!
Yearbook order forms are being sent home with students. Be sure to check backpacks and place your order so your child won’t miss out on this special keepsake! 🖤💛
Let’s make the return of the JL Newbern yearbook a huge success!
#JLNewbernMiddleSchool #PantherPride #YearbookIsBack #OrderEarly #MakingMemories #PanthersInPictures





📅 September 25, 2026 | Asynchronous Learning Day & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Stay connected to your child’s success! Parent-teacher conferences are an opportunity to connect with teachers and discuss your child’s academic progress, expectations, attendance, behavior, school policy, and School–Parent Compact.
📲 Ready to schedule? Follow the scheduling information provided by your child’s school to set up your conference.
We look forward to connecting with our families! 🖤💛
NeVer, NeVer, NeVer Quit!
🖤💛 Familias de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Valdosta 🖤💛
📅 25 de septiembre de 2026 | Día de Aprendizaje Asincrónico y Conferencias de Padres y Maestros
¡Manténgase conectado con el éxito de su hijo(a)! Las conferencias de padres y maestros son una oportunidad para hablar con los maestros sobre el progreso académico, las expectativas escolares, la asistencia, el comportamiento, las políticas escolares y el Acuerdo entre la Escuela y los Padres.
📲 ¿Listo para programar su conferencia? Siga las instrucciones proporcionadas por la escuela de su hijo(a) para programar su conferencia.
¡Esperamos poder conectarnos con nuestras familias! 🖤💛
NeVer, NeVer, NeVer Quit!


