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EEM Newsletter (01/27 - 01/31)

January 27 - January 31, 2025

EEM Newsletter (01/27 - 01/31) January 27 - January 31, 2025

The Great Kindness Challenge Week!

This week, we’re thrilled to celebrate The Great Kindness Challenge Week! This special event encourages students to spread kindness through simple, thoughtful actions.


Together, we’ll build a stronger, more compassionate school community while teaching our students the power of kindness. You can join the fun by encouraging kind acts at home and sharing stories of kindness with your child.


Thank you for helping us make kindness a priority!

8th Grade Elective Fair

Valentines Grams

Winter Wonderland Dance

Upcoming Dates

January 2025 Dates:


  • 01/27 - 01/31/25 - The Great Kindness Challenge Week
  • 01/29 - 02/04 - Valentines Grams ON SALE
  • 01/30 - 8th Grade Elective Fair, 9:30-11:30am


February 2025 Dates:


  • 02/03 - 02/07 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
  • 02/07/25 - Interim Progress Reports Sent Home; January Character Award Assembly, 9:30am
  • 02/10/25 - Early Dismissal (PK-5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conference)
  • 02/13/25 - Early Dismissal (Grades 6-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 2:00-7:30pm)
  • 02/15/25 - SRO Appreciation Day (We love you, Officer Fashank!)
  • 02/21/25 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day; Winter Semi-Formal Dance (Times TBA)

Student Shoutout

Congratulations to our students who earned positive office referrals for this week! We are proud of our students for showing excellent BOSS behavior!

Attendance Matters

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.

Teacher Contact Information

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.

Order a Yearbook

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.

Staff Shoutout

How Do I Check My Child's Grades?

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!

Character Word for January

During the month of January, students at EEM will learn all about RESPECT.


Middle school is a time when students are developing critical social and emotional skills, and understanding respect helps build positive relationships and a supportive school environment.


We encourage you to talk with your child about what respect means at home, at school, and in the world around them. Together, we can guide them toward becoming thoughtful and compassionate individuals.


Thank you for your partnership in this effort!

IMPORTANT LINKS:

2024-2025 Student Handbook

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.

Nurse's Corner

Stay warm and let’s keep practicing good hygiene and healthy habits!


The Reminders:

  1. If your child needs a check-up, immunizations, or is feeling ill our Jacket Health and Wellness Clinic is convenient and quick. For more information click the link Jacket Health or call (870) 484-4411 to set up an appointment..

  2. There are only a handful of students left to rescreen. If students wear glasses they must have their glasses on for the Vision screening or they will not be screened.

  3. Please be mindful when buying candy or snacks for the school that the Sheridan School District is a peanut/tree nut free district. Please do not send or allow your child to bring food items into the school that contain peanuts, peanut products, or tree nuts. This information will be found on the label under ingredients. Due to continual changes in manufacturer packaging and processing, please read the ingredient label to ensure that it does not contain any of the following: peanuts/ nuts, peanut/nut butter, peanut/nut oil, peanut/nut flour, peanut/nut meal, or any of the statements “may contain traces of peanut/nuts.” (M&M’s, Butterfinger).

  4. If your child has a health condition, please inform the school nurse. We want to keep all our students safe and make sure they are receiving proper care while at school.

  5. Please keep your child at home if they have a fever, vomiting, or have diarrhea. Students must be 24 hrs without fever or symptoms in order to return to school. Please also let attendance or the school nurse know.

  6. Parents, be on the lookout for head lice and remind students not to share combs/brushes or clothing items.


Thank you and please contact me with any questions or concerns.


Cynthia Terrell, RN (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

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