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End of Quarter 2/Semester 1

December 18-22, 2023

Happy Holidays!

Hello Falcon Family!

Welcome to the end of Semester 1! Friday is a half-day and we will dismiss at 11:45. We have several events next week including a theatre showcase on the 19th, sports, and Student Spirit Week. Check HERE for the dress down days.

Please take this time to encourage your student to rest, relax, and keep healthy habits over the break. All students were provided a FREE book to take home, and we encourage your student to come back and share a review with their classmates and ELA teacher.

One item I am going to encourage our school to work on over Semester 2 is "Kindness". Please talk with your student about what being kind means in words and actions.

School will resume on Tuesday, January 9 for Quarter 3/Semester 2. We wish you a wonderful holiday!

Dr. Jacqueline Persinski

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Falcon Spotlight-December!

December's IB Trait for Falcon Spotlight is "Balanced." Congratulations to the December Falcon Spotlight Winners! 6th grader nominated: Lianey John, Brielle Mitchell, and Breshae Thompson! The 6th grade Core Teacher Spotlight winner was Dr. Mack! The 7th grade winners were Alaina Howze, Marquis McClurkin, and Palmer Wren. Ms. Fieldstone won for 7th grade Core Teacher Spotlight! 8th grade nominated Giana Prell, Aziya Williams, and Alesandro Aguirre! The teacher spotlight went to Mr. Howard!! The Staff Spotlight winners were: Ms. Tucker, Ms. Seabold, and Ms. Cunningham! Elective and World Language nominees were Dr. Cordoba, Senora Julio, and Coach Huechtker. Congratulations to the Spotlight winners!

Last, we had a special nominee this month! The school nominated our PTO for our Balanced Award!! They said, "We are blessed to have the PTO supporting our teachers and students. They help teachers maintain balance by providing snacks, coffee, treats, and other items that teachers need. All the effort you have put in to support us goes a long way, and it goes noticed and appreciated. Thank you for all you do!"

Congratulations to all! Next month's characteristic is "Inquirer."

Upcoming Events and Information

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Monday, December 18--Girls BBall @ 5:15🏀🏀🏀

Tuesday, December 19--

Wednesday, December 20--"Polar Express" Students can wear flannel pajama pants with uniform top/shoes.

Thursday, December 21--Boys BBall @5:15🏀🏀🏀; "Jingle Bell Rock" Holiday/Winter hat and socks with Uniform top and Jeans.

Friday, December 22-Early Dismissal 11:45 "Tacky Tinsel Threads" Ugly Christmas Sweater with jeans.

***Dress down apparel must follow school guidelines for dress down days.

PTO

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Cocoa & Cookies for Students

It's time for a winter treat! Sign up to help us give cocoa and cookies to all our SMS students.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EA4AC2FA2FD0-46206776-cocoa

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Faculty Holiday Lunch & Cookies

Let's help our faculty and staff celebrate the holidays! Sign up to donate or volunteer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EA4AC2FA2FD0-46207464-faculty

December 20: Faculty Holiday Lunch

December 21: Cocoa and Cookies!

January 8: Breakfast for Teacher Workday!

*Please note, the December Neon Dance was moved to February.

Related Arts and World Language Newsletters

Please check out the Related Arts Newsletter HERE.

Please read the World Language Newsletter HERE.

PBIS

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Help support our Falcon Store. HERE is the wish list to help supply us!

Hoodies versus Crewnecks

Please note, we will be phasing out hoodies over the course of this year. You may continue to wear Sullivan hoodies this year, however, Sullivan will begin selling only crewneck sweatshirts and in 2024-202 hoodies will not be allowed.

Thank you!