SHMS Family Newsletter

Greetings SHMS community!

Thank you to the families who came out last week to support our students at the National History Day showcase on Wednesday afternoon and during parent-teacher conferences on Thursday evening. We are hosting another round of conferences on Tuesday evening and there are still meeting slots available with many teachers. In addition to conferences, families should be on the lookout for Term 3 progress reports in Aspen and the mail. If you have questions about how best to support your student in the coming weeks please keep in touch with teachers by email.

While we are happy for more sunlight in the afternoons we know that the clock change that happened over the weekend can make it more challenging for students to get up and out the door this week. Although this is only a three-day school week for students I want everyone to remember that every day counts for attendance and instruction! Two weeks after our return from the upcoming long weekend will mark the beginning of CAPE exams in math, literacy, and 8th grade Science, with the end of Term 3 soon after that.

Let's make the most of our short week together and I look forward to seeing all of our students bright, early, and maybe a bit more sleepy-eyed than usual tomorrow morning!

Warm regards,

Eric Fraser

Principal

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Weekly Calendar

Monday, 3/10

• A great instructional day!

Tuesday, 3/11

• Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (2 of 2), 4:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday, 3/12

• A great instructional day!

• SHMS Closed

Friday, 3/14

• No school for students

Upcoming Dates

• March 28-30, 6th Grade Musical Theater Production

• April 1, LSAT, 6:30-8:00 PM

• April 4, Last instructional day of Term 3

• April 4, Term 3 Pep Assembly, 2:30-3:30 PM

• April 7, End of Term 3 Records-Keeping and PD Day, no school for students

• April 14-15 & 17-18, Spring Recess, no school for students or teachers

• April 16, Emancipation Day observed, schools closed

We are excited to welcome families to our second of two Parent-Teacher Conferences sessions for this term on Tuesday, March 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. If your student is not yet succeeding across the board there is still time for you to schedule a meeting with their teachers. Families have the choice of joining conferences in-person at Stuart-Hobson or via a virtual meeting link (specific to each teacher) that will be shared before the upcoming conference date. Upon scheduling, please type "virtual" if a virtual meeting is needed.

Use this link to schedule a conference: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Stuart_Hobson_Middle_School_

On Tuesday, families who are participating in in-person conferences will enter through the main entrance at 410 E Street NE, where members of the leadership team will handle check-in and direct them to their conferences. Leadership team members, guidance counselors, and social workers will also be available to answer questions and provide support as needed throughout the evening.

Get ready for a wild adventure! The talented Stuart-Hobson Drama Troupe students have been rehearsing all winter to bring you Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.!

Join Alex, Marty, and the whole gang as they move it, move it in this high-energy, fun-filled musical that’s sure to leave you dancing in your seat! Don’t miss out on the excitement—grab your tickets for Friday, March 28th at 6:30 PM or Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Scan the QR code below or click here to get your tickets—this is one show you won’t want to miss!

Each Spring, DC Public Schools asks our families to complete the annual DCPS Panorama Family Survey, an anonymous survey that the school system uses to collect vital feedback for DCPS as a whole, and your student(s) school leadership, about your family's experiences within the schools.

Stuart-Hobson would be very grateful if you can take approximately 10 minutes to complete the DCPS Panorama Family Survey between February 24-March 28th. You can reach the survey here: https://dcsays.dc.gov/

All responses to the survey are 100% confidential, and there is no way to tie anything you write back to you or your child. If you have children in more than one DCPS schools, the survey will allow you to complete it more than once for each of the relevant schools. Thank you for your attention to this, and for your support for Stuart-Hobson!

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:

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, lunch and snack for this week!

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.

The Cluster is a strong community of families, and the PTA strengthens that community by working together to support our students and campuses. Joining the PTA is a great opportunity to learn more about our school, enrich the student experience, and meet new people. PTA dues help fund critical programs, as well as supplies for music, art, library, and athletics.

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

Attendance Excuse Template

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