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EEM Newsletter (03/10 - 03/14)

March 10-14, 2025

EEM Newsletter (03/10 - 03/14) March 10-14, 2025

SHS Rising Freshman Night

Rising Freshman night for current 8th graders will be THIS Thursday at Sheridan High School beginning at 6:00pm. Please see more information below.

Winter Wonderland Dance

TIMES FOR DANCE:

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

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


**TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH MARCH 11th. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR FOR $12 CASH ONLY.


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.

ATLAS Interim Testing Results

Students finished taking all of the ATLAS interim tests, and their scores are available for parents to view in the Parent Portal. You can login to see how your child performed. A reminder of the performance levels is linked below. If you do not know how to login to the Parent Portal or do not have your access code, please email Dr. Heather Williams at heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org.

Shout Outs

EEM's choir participated in the choral performance assessments (CPA) at Lakeside in Hot Springs. They received the highest possible score of 1 (Superior) in Sight Reading, and a score of 2r (Excellent, almost a 1) in Prepared Music. They really worked hard this year, and it showed in their performance! Great job!

EEM's Student Council had a field trip to the State Capitol and the Old Statehouse Museum. Students got to meet with different legislators, learn about the general legislative process, and attend legislative session. They represented EEM very well. We are proud of our student leaders!

Congratulations to our students who have earned positive office referrals for demonstrating exceptional behavior! We are proud of our students!

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!

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

Flu and cold season is still going strong, please keep your child home if they are experiencing fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Let’s keep practicing good hygiene and healthy habits. Scoliosis and BMI screening letters were sent home last week. Please check your 6th and/or 8th grader’s backpack. Students will only be exempt from screenings if the parent/guardian sends in a written note excusing the student.


The Reminders:

  1. Screenings for Scoliosis and BMI for 6th and 8th graders will start the week before Spring Break and, if needed, will continue through the beginning of April. Letters with information have gone out. If you do not want your child to be screened please send a written note as soon as possible.

  2. 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..

  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.

  7. If your student is sent home by the school nurse and needs to be home for 24hrs without symptoms, attendance still needs either a written note from the parent or a doctor’s note to excuse the following day’s absence.


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

Heather Williams
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