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EEM Newsletter (01/06 - 01/10)

January 6 - January 10, 2025

EEM Newsletter (01/06 - 01/10) January 6 - January 10, 2025

Message from the Principal

Dear EEM Family,


Welcome back to the 2025 Spring Semester! I hope this letter finds you and your family well-rested and ready for another exciting chapter in the school year. As we begin this new semester, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.


The spring semester is a time for growth, exploration, and achievement. Our students will have the opportunity to engage in new learning experiences, participate in enriching extracurricular activities, and work toward their personal and academic goals. As always, our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support and challenge them every step of the way.


I encourage you to stay connected with us throughout the semester. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teachers, attend upcoming events, and stay involved in your child's education. Together, we can ensure that your child’s middle school experience is positive, rewarding, and full of success.


On behalf of the entire East End Middle School team, I thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to a fantastic spring semester filled with learning, growth, and community.


Warm regards,
Dr. Heather Williams, Principal

heatherwilliams@sheridanschools.org

Upcoming Dates

January 2025 Dates:

  • 01/06/25 - Staff Professional Development (no school for students)
  • 01/07/25 - 2nd Semester Begins
  • 01/14/25 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Sent Home
  • 01/17/25 - 2nd Quarter/1st Semester "On a Roll" Awards Assembly
  • 01/20/25 - No School: MLK Day
  • 01/27 - 01/31/25 - The Great Kindness Challenge Week

Attendance Matters

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.

Teacher Contact Information

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.

Order a Yearbook

Staff Shoutout

How Do I Check My Child's Grades?

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!

Character Word for January

During the month of January, students at EEM will learn all about RESPECT.


Middle school is a pivotal time for students to develop important life skills, and respect is one of the most crucial. Teaching respect—both for themselves and others—helps students build strong relationships, navigate challenges, and contribute positively to their school community.


By fostering respect at school and at home, we can empower our students to become compassionate, responsible individuals who value diversity and collaboration. Thank you for reinforcing these values with us as we guide them through this transformative stage of life.

Thank You!

East End Flowers & Gifts provided EEM staff lunch before our Christmas break! We want to give a shoutout and THANK YOU for the delicious meal!!

IMPORTANT LINKS:

2024-2025 Student Handbook

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.

Nurse's Corner

It’s still cold, flu, and lice season so continue to practice good hygiene, sharing is not always caring, and be on the lookout for itchy heads.


The Reminders:

  1. If your child needs a check-up, immunizations, or is feeling ill our Jacket Health and Wellness Clinic is convenient and quick. For more information click the link Jacket Health or call (870) 484-4411 to set up an appointment..

  2. If students wear glasses they must have their glasses on for the Vision screening or they will not be screened.

  3. A reminder that Sheridan School District is a peanut/tree nut free district. Please do not send or allow your child to bring food items into the school that contain peanuts, peanut products, or tree nuts. This information will be found on the label under ingredients. Due to continual changes in manufacturer packaging and processing, please read the ingredient label to ensure that it does not contain any of the following: peanuts/ nuts, peanut/nut butter, peanut/nut oil, peanut/nut flour, peanut/nut meal, or any of the statements “may contain traces of peanut/nuts.” (M&M’s, Butterfinger).

  4. If your child has a health condition, please inform the school nurse. We want to keep all our students safe and make sure they are receiving proper care while at school.

  5. Please keep your child at home if they have a fever, vomiting, or have diarrhea. Students must be 24 hrs without fever or symptoms in order to return to school. Please also let attendance or the school nurse know. Parents, be on the lookout for head lice and remind students not to share combs/brushes or clothing items.


Thank you and please contact me with any questions or concerns.


Cynthia Terrell, RN (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

Heather Williams
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