EEM Newsletter (01/20 - 01/24)

Dear EEM Family,

On Monday, our nation honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At EEM, we take this opportunity to reflect on his message of kindness, service, and unity. Together, we can inspire our students to carry forward his dream in their daily lives.

Last Thursday (January 16th), report cards were sent home for the 2nd Quarter. Also indicated on the report card were semester grades. Semester grades are an average of the 1st and 2nd Quarter grades. If you have any questions about your child's grades, we encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher! If you did not receive your child's report card, please contact EEM's front office.

We are here to support you and your child! We want all of our students to succeed, and it definitely takes a village! I appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to best support your child at EEM.

Warm regards,
Dr. Heather Williams, Principal

heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org

January 2025 Dates:

• 01/24/25 - 2nd Quarter/1st Semester "On a Roll" Awards Assembly
• 01/27 - 01/31/25 - The Great Kindness Challenge Week

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

East End Middle hosted its very first VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday! Mr. Beckwith did a great job of organizing this competition! Schools from around the state competed at EEM, and our EEM Robotics teams did a great job! Team 72065C won the Teamwork Award. Team 72065W won the Design Award! Congratulations to our Robotics students!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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