EEM Newsletter (03/03 - 03/07)

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE FOR THE MATH TEST.

Parent Access Codes were sent home via email last fall; however, a paper copy of your Parent Access Code was sent home LAST WEEK to login to see your child's score. IF you did not receive the access code, please email Dr. Heather Williams, principal, and she will get you the parent access code via email. Her email is heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org.

When you enter the ATLAS Family Portal via the website on the Parent Access Code, you will see the picture below. It will show you your child's performance on each content area (Math, Science, and ELA). It will also show you which level they scored in for each test. Scores are updated as students complete their interim tests. (see testing schedule above)

The levels indicate your child's performance compared to grade-level expectations. We use this information to help us better help your child.

1. Encourage your child to do their best! Students THRIVE when they get positive praise and reinforcement. If they know their parents are excited about their tests and how they perform, we know they will try their best! Also, if they know their parents are going to SEE their scores, they will try their best as well! 🙃

2. Make sure your child is at school on testing dates. Students do SO much better when they test with everyone else. While we do offer make-up test sessions, students tend to do much better if they test on the same days as the rest of the student body.

3. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before. If students are tired, it will be hard for them to focus and do their best on these tests. We want them to show growth, but if they are falling asleep, it may be hard for them to show what they truly know. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before testing. It will help their brain stay awake, which will lead to them doing well on their tests!

TIMES FOR DANCE:

6th Grade: 6:00-7:00pm

7th - 8th Grade: 7:30-8:45pm

DRESS CODE:

East End Middle follows the Sheridan School District dress code. Please see the attached document for a copy of the dress code. Any student who violates the dress code will be required to call a parent to pick them up and/or bring an alternative change of clothes. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Heather Williams at heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org.

EEM Families,

Regular attendance is key to your child’s success in school. When students attend consistently, they not only keep up with daily lessons and work but also develop essential habits like responsibility and time management. Missing school—even just a few days—can make it harder for students to stay on track academically and socially.

We’re here to support your family in ensuring your child is present and engaged every day. Together, we can set them up for a bright future! Thank you for prioritizing attendance and partnering with us in your child’s education.

Please make sure to turn any written documentation for excused absences to Tina Goodwin, attendance clerk. You may email a copy of the written documentation within 5 days of the absence to tinagoodwin@sheridanschools.org or turn the written documentation into the front office within 5 days of the absence.

***Please see the attached forms that outline the Sheridan School District attendance policy. If you have any questions, please contact the East End Middle front office at (501) 261-6565.

Staying in contact with your child's teachers is one of the best ways to ensure your child's success. If you have any questions about your child's grades, behavior, etc., please email your child's teachers immediately. Communication is essential to an effective partnership between school and home.

Parents, we could use your help! If your student participates in school sports or activities and you have taken pictures at events, please send your photos to jenniferstrickland@sheridanschools.org. We would love to include them in our upcoming yearbook. Also, be sure to order your EEM yearbook at yearbookforever.com by April 11, 2024. The price of a yearbook is $40.

All grades can be accessed on Home Access Center (HAC): http://hac23.esp.k12.ar.us. If you have any questions or need a Parent Access Code, please contact Dr. Williams at heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org. Thank you!

Please see the attached link for the 2024-2025 Student Handbook. Please pay close attention to the cell phone policy, dress code policy, and attendance policy. If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (501) 261-6565.

Please feel free to contact East End Middle administration for any reason. We are here to partner with you to ensure success for your child. You may call the office at 501-261-6565 or email those listed below.

Dr. Heather Williams, Principal

heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org

Mr. Alan Westfall, Asst. Principal

alanwestfall@sheridanschools.org

Ms. Jessica Ashcraft, School Counselor

jessicaashcraft@sheridanschools.org