Greetings SHMS Community!
Congratulations to the 6th grade for winning this term's Pep Assembly and earning a dress down week to finish up the calendar year! As a reminder, students in all three grade levels are invited to dress down on Friday so we can finish the year looking fly!
We are having such a fantastic school year and the last couple of week's events have highlighted the efforts of our incredible students, staff, and families. Thank you all for supporting students in their learning and being present for them when they showcase it - whether it's a concert, athletic event, performance, conference, or publishing party, our shared efforts to show give our students support and attention ensures that they are making the most of middle school.
When we return from the upcoming winter recess students will begin middle of year assessments so we can measure their growth in literacy, math, and science before the first half of the school year concludes at the end of January. It is important for students to try their best on these assessments so teachers have accurate information to use in planning for the second half of the school year. I am excited that our educators are working on plans to engage students in a new individualized academic monitoring and goal setting routine when we return from the break.
We only have five days left in the calendar year and look forward to seeing students for all of them so we sustain our momentum through the vacation. Let's have a great week on purpose!
Warm regards,
Eric Fraser
Principal
PS: The newsletter will take a vacation too. Please expect only one more edition before students return for school on January 2, 2025.
