SHMS Family Newsletter

Greetings Stuart-Hobson Community!

I want to update you on our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Over the past few weeks, we have successfully completed two fire drills, practicing the evacuation of the entire building, as well as a lock-down drill to prepare for emergencies. I’m proud to say that both students and staff executed these drills exceptionally well. As mentioned in last Tuesday's urgent communication, we experienced an unfortunate incident after dismissal, where a Stuart-Hobson student was struck by a vehicle at 6th and D Street NE. Thankfully, the student is recovering, but this incident serves as a strong reminder that safety remains our top priority.

Please note, starting Monday, we will be implementing enhanced screening measures for all visitors, which will involve a few additional steps during check-in. All visitors will be required to show a government-issued ID, undergo a bag search, and be screened with a metal-detecting wand. Please take a moment to review the details of these changes, found in the New Information section. I truly appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work to make our campus as safe as possible for everyone.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended Back to School Night! It was a fantastic evening, and I encourage you to continue maintaining strong communication with your student’s teachers. Remember, you can always contact the front office at 202-671-6010 or email me directly at eric.fraser@k12.dc.gov with any questions or needs.

Warm Regards,

Eric Fraser

Principal

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Weekly Calendar

Monday 9/16

• Girls Volleyball Game vs Hart MS, Away at Sousa MS, 4:30 p.m.
  
  

Tuesday, 9/17

• Girls Soccer Game vs. MacFarland @ Stuart-Hobson, 4:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer Game vs. MacFarland @ Stuart-Hobson, 5:00 p.m.
• PTA Welcome Back Meeting, Watkins ES, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  

Wednesday, 9/18

• Girls Volleyball Game vs Johnson MS, Away at Brookland MS, 5:30 p.m.
• Cross Country Meet at Colmer Manor Park, 1 - 3 p.m.

Thursday, 9/19

• Girls Soccer Game vs. Oyster-Adams @ Stuart-Hobson, 4:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer Game vs. Oyster-Adams @ Stuart-Hobson, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 9/20 - Pep Assembly Schedule

• Hispanic Heritage Kick-Off Concert 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Auditorium (Pep assembly schedule)
• Girls Volleyball Game vs TBD, Away at Leckie EC, 5:30 p.m.
  

Upcoming Dates

• Parent Teacher Conferences, October 8, 3:30 - 7 p.m. and October 16, 3:30 - 7 p.m.

On Monday, all visitors to the building will be required to go through security screening as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment. This screening will include a 100% ID check, metal detecting wanding, and a thorough bag check. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation during this process, as it is designed to protect the well-being of our students and staff. Your compliance with these safety measures is greatly appreciated. Please ensure you have your ID ready upon arrival to help expedite the process. Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our school community safe.

LiveSchool is our platform for tracking student behavior, achievements, and points throughout the school year. By earning points for positive behavior and meeting expectations, students are rewarded for their efforts in the classroom and around the school. These points contribute to grade-level standings, where we celebrate the groups demonstrating strong leadership, responsibility, and school spirit. Back to School Night handouts included information about creating a parent or student account so you can see how your student is doing. On Friday, September 27th, we will have our first Pep Assembly of the year and whichever grade level has earned the most LiveSchool points since school starts will earn a dress down week the following week!

Here's a look at where each grade stands as of this week:

Girls’ Soccer Schedule:

Coaches Contact Info: molly.smith@k12.dc.gov

Practices are from 3:45 PM until 5 PM @ Stuart-Hobson Field

9/12*, 9/18**, 9/24, 10/3, 10/10, 10/15, 10/24

*may need to relocate to Stanton Park if boys game is still on

**Wednesday practice since there are 2 games this week (all other practices are on Tuesday/Thursday)

Game Schedule (All games start at 4pm)

9/17 vs. MacFarland @ Stuart-Hobson

9/19 vs. Oyster-Adams @ Stuart-Hobson

9/26 vs. CHEC @ CHEC

10/1 vs. Eliot-Hine @ Eliot-Hine

10/8 vs. Cardozo @ Cardozo

10/17 vs. Ida B. Wells @ Stuart-Hobson

10/22 vs. Deal @ Deal

10/29 vs. Hardy @ Stuart-Hobson

Stuart Hobson MS Boys Soccer Schedule:

Coaches Contact Information: max.lempert2@k12.dc.gov

Games begin at 5pm

Practice 3:45-5pm

September 2024

Thursday, 9-12: Game vs Browne@ Stuart-Hobson

Monday, 9-16: Practice

Tuesday, 9-17: Game vs McFarland@ Stuart-Hobson

Thursday, 9-19: Game vs Oyster@ Stuart-Hobson

Monday, 9-23: Practice

Tuesday, 9-24: Practice

Thursday, 9-26: Away Game vs CHEC

October 2024

Monday, 9-30: Practice

Tuesday, 10-1: Away Game vs Eliot Hine

Thursday, 10-3: Practice

Monday, 10-7: Practice

Tuesday, 10-8: Away Game vs Cardozo

Thursday, 10-10: Practice

Monday, 10-14: Practice

Tuesday, 10-15: Game vs Kelly Miller HOME

Thursday, 10-17: Game vs Cardozo HOME

Monday, 10-21: Practice

Tuesday, 10-22: Away Game vs Deal

Thursday, 10-24: Practice

Monday, 10-28: Practice

Tuesday, 10-29: Game vs Hardy HOME

2024 Archery Home/Practice Tournament Schedule

Practice Time: 3:30-5pm

Coaches Contact Information: maalston0563@gmail.com

Practice for the first two tournaments will be held on: 9/12, 9/18, 9/20

Tuesday 9/24/2024 4:00 pm @ Stuart-Hobson

Thursday 9/26/2024 4:00 pm @ Stuart-Hobson

Practice for third tournament (10/15 Away) will be on: 9/30,10/7, 10/9, 10/11

Practice for this tournament will be held on: 10/14,10/18

Tuesday 10/22/2024 4:00 pm @ Stuart-Hobson

Practice for this tournament will be held on: 10/25

Tuesday 10/29/2024 4:00 pm @ Stuart-Hobson

Practice for final two tournaments (11/7, 11/12 Away) will be held on: 10/31, 11/5, 11/11

Stuart-Hobson MS Cross Country Schedule

Coaches Contact Information:

Latavia.drakeford-allen@k12.dc.gov

Kwari.harvey@k12.dc.gov

David.taylor@k12.dc.gov

Practice Schedule 3:30-4:30 p.m.

9/16, 9/17, 9/25, 9/26, 9/30, 10/7, 10/15, 10/16, 10/17

Meet Schedule

Times: TBD

Location: Colmar Manor Park

9/18

10/2

10/19

Stuart Hobson MS Volleyball Schedule

Coaches Contact Information

Linda.green@k12.dc.gov

Rondorseyjr@gmail.com

Practice Schedule 4:30-6pm

9/13, 9/17, 9/19, 9/27, 10/1, 10/3, 10/4, 10/10, 10/15, 10/17

Game Schedule

9/16 4:30 Away at Sousa MS vs. Hart MS

9/18 5:30pm Away at Brookland vs. Johnson MS

9/20 5:30pm Away at Leckie EC

9/23 4:30pm vs. Hardy HOME

9/25 5:30pm Away vs. CHEC

9/30 5:30pm Away vs. Deal MS

10/2 5:30pm vs. Kelly Miller HOME

10/7 5:30pm Away at Johnson vs. Jefferson Academy

10/16 6:30pm vs. Brookland MS HOME

10/18 5:30pm Away at Deal vs. Oyster Adams

10/21 5:30 Away at Johnson vs. Kramer MS

The 2024-2025 Athletics’ Participation packet has been released. 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. If your student’s UHC has been updated recently, you are encouraged to complete the participation packet as soon as possible.

English Participation Packet

Spanish Participation Packet

Universal Health Certificate (UHC).

Students with certain medical conditions may also need to complete an Asthma Action Plan or an Anaphylaxis Action Plan

Please note that it is not necessary to submit a new participation packet for each season. A complete packet includes the DCIAA forms filled out in their entirety along with a Universal Health Certificate that was completed within the last year. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BEFORE PARTICIPATION.

SHMS Athletics is seeking to hire coaches for the following teams. Professional and coaching résumés can be sent directly to Coach Drakeford.

Coaching Openings:

Indoor Track (Winter), and Track and Field (Spring), Head and Assistant Coaches

Please direct any questions about athletics to our Athletic Director, Coach Drakeford, latavia.drakeford-allen@k12.dc.gov.

Below please find food service menus for breakfast and lunch for this week!

Fridays 3:45-4:30

Sept. 27, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025 (final trial date tbd)

Who can participate?

For this year’s program, we welcome any incoming 6th grade student as well as any mock trial veteran (returning student) to join us in learning about and bringing to life a mock criminal trial!

This is a great program for any student- introverts, extroverts, wanna-be lawyers, actors, writers, free thinkers, those good-at-arguing-with-siblings, and everyone in between.

Program Description
Over the course of the year, students will prepare to conduct a mock criminal trial, where the students themselves will take on the roles of lawyers and witnesses. In February 2025, the program will culminate in a full mock trial before a real D.C. judge in a real D.C. courtroom (and an audience of family and friends).

During class, students will learn the nuts and bolts of trials and will gain skills in effective trial advocacy. The majority of our class time will be spent preparing for the mock trial. But students will also have the opportunity to discuss the legal system, some current events that pertain to the law and to hear about careers in the law from law students and practicing attorneys.

Students will work in teams (the defense team or the prosecution team) to get their “case” ready for trial. Depending on their role, the students will write opening and closing arguments, as well as questions for direct and cross examinations of witnesses.

The first class will be Friday, September 27, 2024.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Ms. Boccardi amy.boccardi@k12.dc.gov or Kyra at kej73@georgetown.edu.

Ready to join?
Interested students (or their guardians) should complete this form by September 9, 2024.

If there are more interested students than can be accommodated, a lottery will be used to select the final class list. Accepted students will be notified by email in mid-September.

Our first SHMS Debate Interest meeting had nearly 80 kids wanting to participate in the first tournament of the season!

In order to make that happen, we need parents and community members to help volunteer as judges. No prior debate experience is needed as we will provide training!

Here are the details:

DATE: October 12th (Saturday)

WHERE: Cap City Public Charter School

100 Peabody St. NW

TIME: 8am - 5:30pm

Could do a morning or afternoon shift

Breakfast, lunch, and coffee provided

Please email Mr. Plaisted at kip.plaisted@k12.dc.gov for more information.

Join us to craft (or just doodle!), chat, and have community with each other! Crafts provided!

When: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm

Where: Office #108

Why: To have fun, relax, and craft!

Who: YOU! ALL students are welcome!

Questions? See Ms. Harrington (kimberly.harrington@dc.gov, office #221)

Do you have questions about mental health and behavioral health services at Stuart-Hobson? Would you like to talk to one of the counseling staff about support services for your student? Submit a request via https://bit.ly/referralSHMS or contact SHMS Social Worker Bernadette Wittschen at bernadette.wittschen@k12.dc.gov.

Save the date! Capitol Hill Cluster PTA Welcome Back Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Catharine Watkins Elementary School, located at 420 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.

Arrivals begin at 6:00 pm with pizza and a chance to pick up your Cluster t-shirt and swag. The meeting will officially start at 6:30 pm.

Don't worry about childcare—we've got it covered for free! Come connect with fellow parents, learn about upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved this year. We look forward to seeing you there!

**The information below is new or an updated version of something announced previously! **

You can find previously released newsletters and information here.

Email: stuart-hobsonms@k12.dc.gov
Website: www.stuart-hobson.org
Location: 410 E Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-671-6010
Twitter: @StuartHobsonMS

Important Links

Aspen DCPS Student and Family Login

Capitol Hill Cluster Website

DCPS School Calendar SY24-25

DCPS School Mental Health Resources
Stuart-Hobson Special Education and 504 Plans

Stuart-Hobson Communications Plan - SY2024-25
Stuart-Hobson Uniform Policy

Stuart-Hobson Food Service Breakfast-Lunch-Supper Menus
Stuart-Hobson Behavior Expectation Matrices
Stuart-Hobson Student and Family Handbook