
SHMS Family Newsletter
March 26, 2023
Principal's Message
Greetings Stuart-Hobson community,
I want to thank everyone again for exercising patience and resilience as we continue to recover from Thursday afternoon's incident. I am deeply grateful to the staff and partners who were on-site to assist students during the evacuation and reunification with families. Additionally, we are fortunate that our administrative and custodial teams, DCPS, and DGS responded swiftly and have been working around the clock since Thursday night to investigate the cause of the fire and get our building repaired and ready for students as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience that Friday's closure may have caused for any of our students, staff, partners, and families. While we do not have an update just yet, I am optimistic that we will be returning to school as usual very soon and will send a formal update later today or tonight.
On another note, we only have 10 school days left in the third term and will begin PARCC testing in the first week's of the fourth, and final quarter of the school year, right before Spring break. In addition to reopening school, I hope we can all focus on supporting students in finishing this term on a strong note and giving their best effort on PARCC exams.
Lastly, this Friday night's Cluster PTA Auction & Party at Ivy City Smokehouse and online bidding is open for the many items being auctioned off to support our students and teachers. This event should be a great opportunity to put last week's disruption behind us, reconnect, and celebrate the many people and things that make our school community so wonderful and I hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Eric Fraser
Principal
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Calendars
Upcoming Dates: March 27 - 31
Monday
- A great instructional day!
Tuesday
- A great instructional day!
Wednesday
- A great instructional day!
Thursday
- A great instructional day!
Friday
- Pep Assembly, 2:45 PM
- Deadline for Strengthening School Behavioral Health surveys, STUDENT SURVEY & FAMILY SURVEY (available in English, Spanish, and Amharic)
- 100 Years of Eastern High School, March 31, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Annual CHCS Auction & Party, 7:00 PM, Ivy City Smokehouse
Upcoming Dates
April 10, End of Term 3, Records-Keeping and Professional Learning Day, no school for students
April 13, National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30-7:30, Auditorium
April 29, Enrollment Saturday, 9:00-12:00
April 29, Cluster Kickball Tournament, 2:00-4:00, Stuart-Hobson MS field
May 3, Bike and Roll to School Day
May 21, Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run
Athletics Schedule
Participation Forms
All students must complete a participation packet every school year. Additionally, the medical forms must be completed within the prior 365 days. We encourage you to have your healthcare provider complete these forms before the school year and attach them to your participation packet.
Click on the link below to submit the athletic forms online.
https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/0cnnnbhmck7h
Boys' Cross-Country: DCIAA 2nd Place
Girls Soccer: Advanced to the DCIAA Semi-Finals
Volleyball: Advanced to the DCIAA Semi-Finals
Archery: Advanced to the DCIAA Semi-Finals
Girls Basketball: Advanced to the DCIAA Semi-Finals
Boys Basketball: Advanced to the DCIAA Semi-Finals
Football
Monday: 3:45pm - 6:00pm (Strength & Conditioning)
Tuesday: 3:45pm - 6:00pm (Strength & Conditioning)
Wednesday: 3:45pm - 6:00pm (Strength & Conditioning)
Thursday: 3:45pm - 6:00pm (Strength & Conditioning)
Head Coach: Stanley Stancil
Email: sstancil1@gmail.com
Baseball
Monday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Tuesday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Thursday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Head Coach: William Harrison
Email: williamh696@gmail.com
Outdoor Track & Field
Monday: 3:45pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Wednesday: 3:345pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Thursday: 3:45pm - 5:00pm (Practice)
Head Coach: Taurus McGhee
Email: Taurus.mcghee@dc.gov
Head Coach: Mark Smith
Email: Mark.smith3@k12.dc.gov
Athletic Coaches Vacancies
Head Boys Soccer Coach
Head Softball Coach
Candidates interested in coaching or volunteering. Send your resume to Richard.Strong@k12.dc.gov
DCPS Calendar
Updated calendars for DCPS are available at this link.
School meal menus can be found here: dcps.dc.gov/menus
Shout Outs and Celebrations
Thank you to our students for organizing the first Women's History Month Spirit Week events this past week!
I want to thank AP Turner and AP Taylor for their swift action and leadership during the evacuation, student reunification, and aftermath. Also, a big thank you to our After-School All-Stars and security teams and Ms. Hargrove, Ms. Dixon, Mr. Frail, Ms. Latagan, Ms. Macneil, Mr. Surprenant, Ms. Cameron, Ms. Rosera, Ms. Rouse, Mr. Smith, Mr. Strong, Ms. Gordon, Coach Stancil, and Coach McGhee for your leadership and support during and after the evacuation.
Shout out to AP Turner, AP Taylor, Mr. Howard, and our custodial team for staying on site on Thursday, Friday, and during the weekend to at different times to assist with getting our school building ready for a return to school very soon!
New Information and Important Updates
PARCC Testing Schedule
More information about testing will be shared as the exams approach. Our current test plan schedule is as follows:
April 11 & 12, Algebra
April 13, Science (8th grade only)
April 25-27, 6th Grade Math & 8th Grade ELA
May 2-4, 7th Grade Math & 8th Grade Math
May 9-10, 6th Grade ELA & 7th Grade ELA
Make up testing will take place weekly on Mondays and Fridays and students will not have access to their DCPS devices (except for PARCC testing) beginning Wednesday March 22 through the end of PARCC testing.
2022-23 SHMS Yearbook - Order Now!
After a COVID hiatus, the Stuart-Hobson Yearbook is back! See below to order yours today. Select your student's first period teacher when completing the order form. Reach out to Molly Smith molly.smith@k12.dc.gov with any questions.
Cluster PTA Auction & Party
Good Morning, Cluster Community!
As you think through this weekend's To Do List, please consider patronizing some of our local vendors who have so generously DONATED to the Tenth Annual CHCS PTA Auction and Party! Please don't forget to tell them that you appreciate their support! Please take a look at the continuously-growing list of our corporate donors, below! We're highlighting stores and restaurants you may want to check out this weekend - more/different donors will be featured in the future!
As you know, the Tenth Annual CHCS PTA Auction is LIVE! The Auction and Party will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:00pm at Ivy City Smokehouse! Please see the following links for additional information:
Browse the Auction Catalogue:
Anyone can take a look! Please feel free to forward to friends and family!
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
Buy A Party Ticket:
Purchasing a Party Ticket will start the bidding process. Remember - there is NO obligation to bid!
https://capitolhillclusterschool.ejoinme.org/tickets
Register to Bid Remotely:
Everyone is welcome to bid remotely (no ticket purchase is required)!
https://capitolhillclusterschool.ejoinme.org/remotebidder
The Auction is LIVE - you can start bidding NOW!
Our Continuously-Growing List of Auction Donors - Weekend To Do (and To Eat!) List Edition:
Albi
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14105495
All Purpose Pizzeria
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097598
Artkive
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14098927
Barrel
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097573
Bullfrog Bagels
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097569
Captain Cookie & The Milkman
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14108663
East City Book Shop
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097577
Federalist Bakers
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097587
Fiddlehead Chef
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097659
Frager's Hardware Store
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097594
Frame of Mine
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097638
Immigrant Food
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14114096
La Collina
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14096738
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097628
Nailsaloon Capitol Hill
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097581
Salt & Sundry
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097623
Schneider's of Capitol Hill
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097592
Shouk
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097604
Soleil 21 Salon Spa
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097589
Solid State Books
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097639
Spin Time Records
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14110660
Stable DC
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097588
The Salt Line
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097585
Vigilante Coffee
https://chcsdc2023.ggo.bid/bidding/package/14097607
W.S. Jenks & Son Hardware
100 Years of Eastern High School, March 31, 5:30-6:30 PM
The Story of Our Schools and Eastern High School are proud to present “100 Years of Eastern High School” as part of the school’s 100th anniversary on East Capitol Street celebration. The entire community is invited to this free event. There will be a short speaking program, a reveal of the Story of Our Schools' Eastern High School exhibit, a performance by the Eastern marching band and the Lady Gems, and refreshments. Directly following the event, Eastern is inducting its first members into the Eastern Hall of Fame (7-9pm).
You can register for the event here. You can also support the Story of Our Schools exhibit here if you like.
March 31st, 2023
5:30 - 6:30pm
Eastern High School (1700 East Capitol St, NE)
Attention Medicaid Beneficiaries!
Did you know all District residents who access healthcare services via DC Medicaid, Alliance, or the Immigrant Children’s Program must start renewing their health coverage again? Don’t miss out on important information- take time today to update your address, phone number, and email at districtdirect.dc.gov so the Department of Health Care Finance knows where to send your Medicaid renewal letter. If you need help, please call the Public Benefits Call Center at (202) 727-5355.
Registration Open for DCPS Summer Programs
Every summer, DC Public Schools (DCPS) offers summer learning opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students who take part in summer programming can form new friendships, strengthen academic skills, and prepare for the year ahead. There is no cost to attend a DCPS summer program!
From acceleration academies for elementary students, career exploration for middle schoolers, or credit courses for high school students—there is something for every DCPS student this summer.
Most programs will take place on weekdays between July 3 to August 4 for full or half-days and include breakfast and lunch.
There is also a focused English Learner Summer Academic Program for students learning English, an Extended School Year opportunity for students named by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams, and credit accelerators and credit recovery for high school students. Students eligible for these summer programs will hear directly from their school.
Additionally, rising 6th and 9th graders will have the opportunity to attend a “summer bridge” week at their new middle or high school this August. Please take time to check out the DCPS Family Guide for Summer Learning and explore the options available to you.
Registration for students currently in PK4 to 8th Grade is now open.
Click the registration button at dcpsstrong.com/summer, and you can complete the sign-up form on a phone, tablet, or computer.
PARCC Readiness: Reading Plus and Zearn Completion
Zearn Completion Rates (% of students completing 3+ lessons per week, last 4 weeks):
6th Grade: 21%
7th Grade: 18%
8th Grade: 22%
Reading Plus Completion Rates (% of lessons completed, last 4 weeks):
6th Grade: 26%
7th Grade: 13%
8th Grade: 18%
Research shows that students who complete at least four (4) Reading Plus lessons at 80%+ mastery and three (3) Zearn lessons are very likely to demonstrate more growth on benchmark assessments. Students who regularly meet/exceed these thresholds are likely to grow more on iReady and Reading Inventory (RI) by the end of the year. Further, performance on these assessments is likely to improve growth and performance on PARCC.
Math and literacy teachers will find different ways to build in time for students to complete Reading Plus and Zearn lessons and we encourage families to push their students to find time to complete the following on a weekly basis:
1. Students should complete at least four (4) Reading Plus lessons per week and aim for 80% or better on post-reading assessments.
2. Students should complete at least three (3) Zearn lessons per week.
Zearn and Reading Plus, which are both available on Clever, adjust the challenge level to student abilities so are one of the best ways that we can individualize challenges and supports for students. Please contact your student's Math or ELA teacher if you would like recommendations about other challenges and practice they could take on to accelerate their performance in math and literacy.
Analyzing maps in geography!
Stuart-Hobson Panthers
6th Graders Speaking for Social Justice!
Previous Announcements & Resources
Survey: Strengthening School Behavioral Health - Due March 31st
Throughout February and March, schools are being asked to administer brief online surveys of DCPS students and families about their perceptions of school behavioral health services.
We appreciate the perspectives of families and students in helping all schools better understand the experiences of students, families, and school staff when it comes to behavioral health.
We ask that families and students complete the survey (directions below) by March 31st. Families can take it on their own time and students will take the survey during advisory in school.
Take the School Strengthening Survey: survey will take 10 minutes in support of our learning community!
- Student survey (students can choose English, Spanish, or Amharic): STUDENT SURVEY
- Parent survey (parents can choose English, Spanish, or Amharic): FAMILY SURVEY
Thanks in advance for finding 10 minutes to help us gather some actionable data regarding our supports for families, students and staff alike! Below is additional information including QR codes to family and student surveys!
Lost & Found
If your student is missing anything, or you recognize any clothing in the recent photos below, please stop by or encourage your student to check the lost and found and retrieve their belongings.
Summer 2023: Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC
Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC is a free bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Campers enjoy a full day of traditional camp activities and grief-focused workshops to help them explore a variety of ways to express themselves while developing skills in a safe, supportive environment. All the activities are specially designed to help campers express themselves and develop bonds with others. The Wendt Center believes that grief impacts the entire family system, therefore a portion of each session is dedicated to intentionally integrating caregivers and family members.
**The information below is new or an updated version of something announced previously! **
All Newsletters
You can find previously released newsletters and information here.
The most current version of the Student & Family Handbook is linked on our website.
Student Clubs & Extra-Curriculars
Reminder: GW Math Tutoring: Spring Semester
We have limited spaces available for our GW Math Tutoring Program this Spring. Students who participate will attend tutoring twice per week from 3:30-4:30pm and work on math skills to prepare for PARCC and other grade level tests. We have spaces available on the following sessions:
- Tuesday/Thursday
- Tuesday/Friday
Students who attend GW tutoring are expected to attend both days each week, and must be able to attend 90% or more of the sessions in in order to successfully complete the program. Tutoring will last from the end of January until the end of May.
Please email our math department head Ms. Rosera directly at Bethany.Rosera@k12.dc.gov if you are interested in signing up for tutoring.
REMINDER: Space Camp Returns!
It brings us great pride to announce that one of our school’s signature programs will be returning. Because of the hiatus that the pandemic put on this tradition, we are collaborating with the PTA to offer students in all grade levels the opportunity to participate in Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama in 2023. Typically, we take our incoming 6th grade class, but we want to accommodate students who missed this great opportunity during the past two years. Below is some information for interested families so you can begin planning for your students participation:
Space Camp Dates:
- April 10 to 12, 2023 6th Grade
- May 22 to 24, 2023; 7th and 8th Grades
How can I participate?
- All grade levels are invited for this year’s Space Camp Trip
- The 6th grade trip has a capacity of 90 students
- The 7th and 8th grade trip has a capacity of 90 students (45 per grade level)
- Chaperones: Please reach out to Ms. Lovelock or Mr. Howard if you are interested in chaperoning this trip. All chaperones, must be DCPS employees and/or have passed the clearance process for school-based volunteers
Criteria for Attending Space Camp:
- Students shall not have accrued 9 or more unexcused absences from start of school until November 2022
- Students shall have not received 4 or more behavioral referrals
- Students shall meet general criteria for field trip eligibility
Space Camp Payment Schedule and Process:
- Payments must be made as money orders, payable to "Stuart-Hobson Middle School"
- Families will receive a receipt after each payment.
- Funding will go towards transportation, food, and admission to Space Camp
- Our goal is to fundraise as much as possible to help offset costs for trip participants
- Payments can be received by Ms. Lovelock before school from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and evenings 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday
1st Payment of $250 due Nov. 14th
2nd payment of 250 due Dec. 2nd
3rd and final payment $205 Jan 6th
Spots will be reserved on a first paid basis and failure to meet subsequent payment deadlines may result in the loss of a student's spot on the trip roster.
Scholarships Available:
- 8 scholarships will be available for both trips
- 4 scholarships for 6th grade
- 4 scholarships for 7th and 8th grade (2 per grade level)
- Scholarships are available to families that demonstrate an economic hardship/need and whose student qualifies otherwise
Questions can be directed to Ms. Lovelock (tamara.lovelock@k12.dc.gov) or Mr. Howard (devin.howard@k12.dc.gov)
Space Camp Registration
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Space Camp interest meeting last week! If you missed it or would like to see the slides, you can find all the information in the slide deck by clicking here or you can view the whole presentation by clicking here.
Any family that is interested in registering for Space Camp can sign up via this link, or reach out to Ms. Rosera at Bethany.Rosera@k12.dc.gov for more information. Financial assistance is available on a limited basis, and registrations will be accepted until the trip is full.
Note: If you would like a version of the video with closed captions/transcript, for whatever reason the downloaded video would not save them but please reach out to Ms. Rosera and she will send the "Stream" version directly.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Updates
Current NJHS students were invited to meet during their designated lunch periods on December 1, 2022 to discuss upcoming membership season, service projects, etc.
We are excited to kick-off the SY 22-23 recruitment period. Students who have earned a 3.75 GPA or better in all core courses for Term 1 are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 during their designated lunch periods. During this meeting students will view a presentation outlining the requirements for membership. Each student will be allowed 48 business hours to discuss this information with parents and either accept or decline the invitation for membership.
7th grade students who decline the invitation will be eligible to receive an invitation next school year.
8th grade students who decline the invitation are encouraged to seek out the National Honor Society at the high school of their choice.
We look forward to working with your scholar this school year.
Best,
D’Ambra Taylor (dambra.taylor@k12.dc.gov)
Tomicula Williams-Leary (tomicula.williams@k12.dc.gov)
Co-Sponsors, SHMS NJHS
Craft and Chat Club Returns!
Join us to craft (or just doodle!), chat, and have community with each other! Crafts provided!
When: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Office #117
Why: To have fun, relax, and craft!
Who: YOU! ALL students are welcome!
Questions? See Ms. Harrington (kimberly.harrington@dc.gov, office #221)
Extracurricular & Athletics Attendance
As the weather has cooled off, we want to remind everyone that students are not allowed inside the school building after 3:30 PM unless they are participating in supervised, school-approved activity. If students do not have practice until later in the afternoon they should not wait in the building unsupervised for practice to begin, instead, they should leave at dismissal and return for their practice. Activity sponsors are responsible for student supervision anytime students are on campus or in the building after-school and in the evenings.
Additionally, please remember that because of space and supervision constraints, students may only attend athletic events as spectators if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be responsible for them while they attend the event.
Unless in use for athletic events, students and families should plan for after-school entry and pick-up to occur at the main entrance at 410 E Street NE.
Thank you all for working with us to maintain a safe school community and after-school programming.
We The Girls Club
Contact Ms. Rouse or Ms. Bonner with questions or requests for more information.
Stuart Hobson Debate Team Tournament Schedule 2022-2023
Tournaments start at 8:30 am and end (roughly) by 5:30 pm
Breakfast and lunch are provided
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from host sites. Should a last-minute change in location occur, every effort will be made to spread the information.
Questions? Contact Mr. Plaisted, kip.plaisted@k12.dc.gov
Policies & Daily Operations
March Drills: Evacuation & 500 Ft. Evacuation
Each DCPS school conducts one fire and one alternate emergency drill during the first three weeks of each month. The Alternate Drill for March is 500-ft Evacuation (For use when conditions outside are safer than inside).
When notification is made, students and staff will practice moving to an evacuation site that is at least 500 ft. away from the school building and return once directed to do so by the emergency response team.
If anyone has questions about preparedness or emergency procedures they may contact Mr. Howard, devin.howard@k12.dc.gov
School Mental Health Supports
Field Trip Eligibility
- Passing ALL classes
- In-seat Attendance (ISA) is 90%+
- Fewer than 5 tardies (late arrival) to class per month
- Zero Tier 3-5 behavior infractions
- Fewer than 3 behavior referrals in term (or previous month)
- Mandatory testing (e.g. iReady, RI, etc.) complete
Administrators and teacher teams will review student eligibility prior to any scheduled trips. Please reach out to a grade-level administrator or field trip organizer with any questions about your student's participation or eligibility.
DCPS Impact Aid Survey Opens November 1st
This SY22-23 Impact Aid Survey is available starting November 1, 2022. Each year, DCPS asks all families to complete the Impact Aid survey to generate additional federal funds for DCPS. This year, the surveys will be fully electronic using the Seamless platform. All eligible applications received by December 22 will be submitted as part of the initial application due on January 31, 2023. Using the surveys linked below, all DCPS families should complete one survey per child, not household, in their preferred language. While December 22 is our initial deadline, families will have until April 30, 2023 to complete the survey. All additional eligible surveys will be included in our application amendment due June 30, 2023. Please refer to this FAQ document for additional guidance.
If you have questions, please contact us at DCPSImpactAid@k12.dc.gov.
Student Device Updates
Lost/Stolen DCPS Technology
If your student's DCPS laptop is lost or stolen, email Ms. Tomlinson at jennie.tomlinson@k12.dc.gov immediately. Notification of lost or stolen technology must be provided to the school in writing. Phone calls or a conversation with a teacher or other staff member does not count as official notification of a lost or stolen item.
For stolen devices, you must file a police report and send a copy to jennie.tomlinson@k12.dc.gov. After the police report is received, DCPS will activate location tracking on the stolen device.
For lost devices, there is a waiting period before the school issue a replacement. Starting from the date the school receives written notification that a device is missing, the waiting period is 10 business days for a replacement laptop and 5 business days for a replacement charger or keyboard. During the waiting period, the student must diligently search the school each day, including in classrooms and common spaces like the gym and cafeteria. Most missing laptops turn up after a proper search. If the missing items have not been located after the waiting period, the student's parent or guardian must out to Ms. Tomlinson to schedule an appointment to sign the paperwork for a replacement.
Damaged Devices
Most accidental damage is covered under warranty. If a student's laptop is damaged, they should see Ms. Tomlinson in the library during first period or after school.
Technology Support at School
Ms. Tomlinson is available for technology support during first period (9:00 am - 10:10 am) and after school from 3:30 - 3:45 pm. Students must obtain a pass from their teacher in order to visit the library for tech support.
Technology Support at Home
Students and parents may call the DCPS Help Desk at 202-442-5715 for assistance outside school hours.
SY 2022-23 Uniform & Dress Code Policy
School uniforms are required while on school property, field trips (before or after school day hours), while attending After School All Stars and school-approved activities after 3:30 PM, unless athletic, dance or other specific apparel is required by the coach/leader.
Uniforms include:
o Long or short-sleeved solid red polo shirt/t-shirt. SHMS logo optional. Any non-SHMS logo on uniform shirts or sweatshirts must be the size of a $1 bill (1 dollar) or smaller
o Plain black cotton sweatshirts (front zip or pullover) and knit vests. No hoods.
o Khaki pants, skirts/shorts, worn at waist level.
o Comfortable closed-toed shoes or sneakers covering the entire foot. No sandals, slippers, or Crocs.
o Tops like crewneck t-shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts (no hoods) that show school pride (e.g. SHMS or CHCS logos).
While students may wear some of the following to and from school, they are expected to avoid wearing all of the following during the school day, on trips, and in after-school activities:
• Hoods over student's heads while inside school,
• Outerwear like jackets, fleeces, parkas, windbreakers, etc.,
• Metal studs on headbands and other accessories
• Khaki-colored leggings/ tights (worn in place of Khaki pants).
• Small purses or fanny packs
An SHMS logo is NOT required for any uniform attire. School uniforms may be purchased via Lands End, Target, Old Navy and other retailers. More information regarding our school uniform policy will be shared via our school handbook.
Uniform Non-Compliance Policy
Students should comply with the uniform policy daily. Uniform policy violations can be documented in Live School. Some uniform deficiencies can be remedied by the support team but the loss of instructional time should be avoided when supporting students in complying with the policy. If for some reason a student is out of compliance in your classroom you may reach out to a grade-level administrator or dean for support or remedy. Patterns of infractions should be handled like other Tier 1 and 2 infractions outlined above in the “Disciplinary Policy” section.Reminder: Uniform & Personal Belongings Policies
Teachers, staff, and administrators will be monitoring adherence to the following policies as students return from the Winter Recess:
1. Crewneck / V-Neck sweaters and sweatshirts: Students may wear crewneck / V-neck sweaters or sweatshirts that are solid RED, BLACK, or WHITE. Sweaters and sweatshirts in those colors with a logo smaller than a dollar bill are also acceptable.
2. School gear: Students may wear sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts (long / short sleeved), and polos that display the school logo. The dollar-bill size logo is waived for clothing showing school / Cluster pride.
3. Not Allowed: There is no change to the policy on other colors, outerwear, or hoodies. Outerwear, hoodies, and shirts that are not red/black/white are NOT ALLOWED to be worn during the school day.
4. Lockers: Students are expected to visit their lockers four times a day - before school, before lunch, after lunch, and at the dismissal bell. Outerwear (may be retrieved for outdoor recess before lunch and returned after lunch) and backpacks should remain in lockers throughout the day.
Failure to adhere to the above policies will result in redirections, student conferences, parent conferences, and the temporary confiscation of belongings that are out of compliance with the policy.
Aspen Family Portal Access
Aspen Family Portal
Returning families should be able to access their account using their username and password from last school year. New families will receive an email from Aspen Family Portal when their family portal account is available to use.
The Portal allows you to keep up with progress in school - including grades, assignments, attendance, and more. The goal of DCPS' new digital portal is to create an open line of communication between home and school.
To Access the Portal:
1. Visit https://aspen.dcps.dc.gov
2. Make sure pop-up blocking is disabled for your browser
3. Your user name will be provided via email
4. Your temporary password will be provided via email
NOTE: Both user name and password are case sensitive
5. Click Log On to access the system. You will be prompted to fill out some information to change your password so that in the future you can click "I forgot my password" to receive a new password.
How to Navigate the Portal:
This flyer gives you the Parent Portal basics:
- What you need to know about the Parent Portal
- Lo que necesita saber sobre el Portal de Padres
We strongly recommend that families using iOS devices also download the "Grade Corner" app, which allows you to login to Aspen and monitor your student's grades and attendance in a streamlined app. The app was actually developed by an SHMS parent a few years ago.
Additionally, we will discuss student schedules during the family information sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday and hope you can join us for one of those virtual meetings!
Supports for Students & Families
LGBTQ+ Resources & Supports
DCPS is an inclusive school community and makes every effort to support all students. Below and attached are resources for LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and allies. We are grateful that Mr. Thrift is our liaison for this work at SHMS. Our Panther Pride club has resumed their meetings and you should expect more information in upcoming newsletters.
Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Thrift (contact information below) to support a student in building a relationship with this support network.
Email: john.thrift2@k12.dc.gov
Mobile: 202.703.4131
Office Hours: Mondays – 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Schedule a Conference with Mr. Thrift @ https://calendly.com/john-thrift2/30min
Mental Health Supports
Molly Smith, Social Worker, molly.smith@k12.dc.gov
Jessica Thompkins, Social Worker, jessica.thompkins@k12.dc.gov
Kimberly Harrington, DBH Social Worker, kimberly.harrington@dc.gov
Montrice Williams, CIS Social Worker, mwilliams@cisnationscapital.org
Jessica Schimmerling, Guidance Counselor, jessica.schimmerling@k12.dc.gov
Tomicula Willams, Guidance Counselor, tomicula.williams@k12.dc.gov
Kristin Dezen, kristin.dezen@k12.dc.gov
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Email: eric.fraser@k12.dc.gov
Website: www.stuart-hobson.org
Location: 410 E Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-671-6010
Twitter: @StuartHobsonMS