This week marks the start of our 4th and final Marking Period. We recognize that this time of year is filled with activities both in and outside of school. It is important that students use their time wisely in class to maintain their grades through the end of the school year. Let's finish strong!!

We were able to take time at the end of 3rd Marking Period and reward the students that had remaining Responsibility Passes. For every pass that students had at the end of the marking period they were able to exchange them for a treat. All students are issued 4 passes at the start of each marking period. These passes serve as a pass when they need to return to their locker for supplies, need to charge or borrow a Chromebook, or use the restroom during class. Students also were able to earn additional responsibility passes by demonstrating growth on their NWEA. We had a large crowd this marking period. Nice work, Comets!!

The end of the marking period means it is time again to reward our students for meeting expectations. Our 7th grade team planned our First Annual Leprechaun Games! Our students had a great time and left with St. Patty's day swag as well.

Linked below is the PSAT8 Student Guide. All students taking the PSAT8 should review the guide with their families for test day security purposes as it previews test-day expectations that students will agree to on test day via the BlueBook testing app.

Also linked below is an opt-out form for families to review if you do not wish for your student to participate or provide optional information for the BigFuture School app and/or the new Connections program. Opting-out for these platforms during the PSAT8 would mean that your student would not be linked to BigFuture or Connections correspondence related to planning and preparing for college and/or scholarship opportunities. If families opt out, I will need a printed copy of the opt-out form below by Tuesday, March 19. If you are unable to print the form from home, please have your student see Mrs. Fitzgerald for a printed copy to bring home.

Here are the student and family PSAT8 links:

PSAT 8/9 Student Guide

PSAT 8/9 Parent Opt-Out Form for Optional Information Provided During the PSAT Assessment (en Español)

PSAT 8/9 Parent Opt-Out Form for Optional Information Provided During the PSAT Assessment (English)

We are excited to announce that we have student tickets available for the upcoming performance of The Lightning Thief, a Percy Jackson Musical at the Mendel Center. Tickets are available in the CARE closet and your child will have the opportunity to purchase a student ticket with their CARE cards this week! Don't miss out on this opportunity!!!

Just a reminder that we offer Study Hall every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:05 - 4:05. Students have enough time to grab an after school snack and their things and report to the Study Hall room. Study Hall can be used for additional help on assignments in any content area, additional time on assignments, access to the internet for larger projects or test make-ups.

In an effort to ensure that students are safe and supervised, students must remain in the Study Hall room until 4:05 unless prior arrangements have been made by a caregiver. Students are responsible for their own transportation after study hall.

The Lions will be coming in to complete vision screening for all students in Grades 6-8. This will take place the morning of Wednesday, March 27th. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete the opt out letter included below and return to the office by March 25th.

Monday

JH Track Practice Begins

Tuesday

Study Hall 3:05 - 4:05

Wednesday

Delayed Start

Study Hall 3:05 - 4:05

Thursday

Study Hall 3:05 - 4:05

Our students continue to participate in discussions around managing relationships and social conflict.

• Our 6th graders will be able to
  • Identify actions that escalate conflicts
    
  • Determine ways to prevent conflicts from becoming more serious
    
• Our 7th graders will be able to describe how using emotion-management strategies can prevent the escalation of a conflict.
• Our 8th graders will be able to describe the connection between their values and healthy behaviors in relationships.

March

29 - Half Day Students

April

1 - 5 - Spring Break

10 - PSAT 8th Grade

24 - Delayed Start

May

8 - Delayed Start

22 - Delayed Start

27 - No School

June

3 - Half Day

4 - Half Day - Last Day of School

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