SPS District Newsletter

September 15th - October 15th is nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long celebration highlights the culture, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who enrich our nation and society.

Here are some resources for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with your scholar(s):

• PBS: All About the Holidays Hispanic Heritage Month Video
• Library of Congress: National Hispanic Heritage Month Website with Events
• PBS: 11 Picture Books Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Scholastic: A Month of Ideas for Celebrating National Hispanic Month

Thank you to ThyssenKrupp for their generous donation of supplies to our learning community! Their support helps create a better learning environment for our scholars and contributes to their success.

We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Winston, for coordinating this partnership!

Please take a moment to review and familiarize yourself with the guidelines for all Southfield Public Schools athletic events, both home and away. These guidelines are essential to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Bag Policy:

• Clear plastic or vinyl bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" are permitted.
• Small clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed.
• No large bags, backpacks, camera bags, or coolers are allowed.

Entry Requirements:

• High school students must present their student ID.
• An adult must accompany elementary and middle school students.
• All spectators will pass through a security checkpoint, and re-entry is not allowed.

Parking Guidelines:

• Parking is available in the high school student lot (entrances from 10 Mile Road and Lahser Road).
• There is no parking on grass, walkways, or sidewalks. Violators risk being ticketed and towed.
• Amplified sound systems and loitering in the parking lot are prohibited.

Prohibited Items:

• The following items are strictly prohibited:
• Weapons, fireworks, illegal drugs, and glass containers
• Smoking and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers
• Food and drinks that are purchased outside of the event

Behavior Expectations:

• Spectators who engage in disorderly conduct, including the use of profanity, will be ejected from the event.

For a complete list of athletic guidelines, please visit our website at https://www.southfieldk12.org/departments/athletics/athletic-guidelines-for-events.

We encourage you to share these guidelines with your students and ensure compliance to help make this athletic season safe and enjoyable for all. Thank you for your cooperation.

Oakland Schools in partnership with WayneRESA and Macomb Intermediate School District has begun their "In Class Is Where It's At" campaign to provide families with attendance support and resources.

Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform better academically. In addition, schools provide students with a community and teach children how to interact with their peers and important social skills. The consistency and routine that schools provide help students with organizational skills and prepare them for future careers after graduation.

Learn more at: https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/inclass

Southfield Public Schools is accepting nominations for Employee of the Month and Partner of the Month. At each regular board meeting, a SPS employee and a SPS partner (DM Burr, SFE, First Student, Oakland Schools IT, GDI, Procare, M-1 Studios, Kelly Services, Midwest, Elite Staffing, Soliant, etc.) will be recognized for their hard work, dedication, creativity and/or ingenuity.

To submit your nomination, please click the link to fill out the form on our website: Submit Nominations

Upcoming Dates

• Fall: September 3, 2024 – October 11, 2024
  • i-Ready, NWEA, DIBELS
• PSAT Dates
  • 10-22-24 - 11th Grade
  • 10-23-24 -10th Grade
  • 10-29-24 - 8th & 9th Grade
• *NEW* Benchmark Assessment (Grades 3-12)
• October 28, 2024-November 8, 2024

Announcements

• PSAT/SAT assessments are all digital!. No more paper pencil assessments starting this fall!
• All PSAT/SAT are released to student's College board accounts.

• Oct. 8 - Board of Education Meeting
• Oct. 16 - No School District Professional Development
• Nov. 5 - No School District Professional Development
• Nov. 12 - Board of Education Meeting
• Nov. 27 - Nov. 29 - No School Thanksgiving Recess

Click HERE to view the calendar for the 2024-25 school year.

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