February 2025 Newsletter
Announcements
February ~ The month of love. I have said it before, and I will say it again.. We LOVE having your kiddos at school with us. It is a Blessing to watch them develop into young adults. The transition from 6th grade to 8th grade is amazing to watch.
Habersham County Schools has a new FIRST ALERT app that you can download, create an account, and get real-time alerts about weather, school closings, and other important system announcements. See the information below to get started.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have a question, concern, or a compliment:) Thank you for your support and for sharing your child with us! 706-778-7121 or dpenick@habershamschools.com
February 3rd-7th
- School Counseling Week
- School-wide Star Screener
February 5th
- Band Rehearsal (3:15-5:00)
February 6th
- FCA Huddle in the SHMS Gym- 7:20 AM
February 10th-14th
- FFA Spirit Week
February 11th
- Progress Reports Go Home
- BETA Club Meeting- 7:20 AM
- FFA Meeting (3:30-5:00)
February 15th
- National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
February 17th
- Holiday- No School
February 19th
- Band Rehearsal (3:15-5:00)
February 20th-23rd
- FFA State Livestock Show
February 22nd
- Winter Ball (5:00-7:00)
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
February 24th-28th
- Schoolwide Science & Social Studies Benchmarks
February 24th
- Band Rehearsal (3:15-5:00)
February 25th
- LGPE Band Adjudication Day
February 26th
- February Rebel of the Month
February 27th
- Poultry Competition @ Banks County (Afterschool)
Hello Parents,
I am Mandee Davis, the school counselor at SHMS. Kind people are my favorite people, and I believe in spreading love everywhere you go!
As we begin a new semester, it's a great chance to encourage your student(s) to buckle down, stay focused on their grades and assignments, and finish the year strong. I encourage you to discuss your child's experiences and challenges and celebrate their accomplishments. If you do not yet have access to PowerSchool, please reach out, and I will help set up your account.
As we continue through the winter months and cold weather is upon us, please reach out to me & let me know if your student needs a warm coat/jacket.
We’re in this together! As your child’s school counselor, I support you and your child. Feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or need resources. I can be reached by phone at 706-778-7121 or e-mail at mcdavis@habershamschools.com.
Hello from the Media Center!
We are enjoying having students in the media center this year! We provide a wide variety of books for students to choose from to meet their individual needs and interests. We also provide technology assistance to students. We look forward to working with our SHMS students to help them become knowledgeable users of media and technology. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our media center, please feel free to contact us.
Mrs. Heather Bogue, Media Specialist, hbogue@habershamschools.com
Mrs. Shelley Hunter, Media Clerk, srhunter@habershamschools.com
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Yearbooks & 8th Grade Dedications
Yearbooks are available for pre-order at yearbookordercenter.com using the school code #26064. Yearbooks are $40. Pre-ordering your yearbook ensures you have a copy reserved at the end of the school year.
Parents/Guardians of 8th-grade students may also order an 8th Grade Dedication Ad for their students. Ads are $20 for â…› page, which includes one color photo and a personal message. For additional details, please visit yearbookordercenter.com. Orders are due by February 14.
Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader goal for the third nine weeks is to complete 2 AR books - fiction and nonfiction - and earn a passing score on the corresponding AR quizzes. Students who meet this goal will earn a prize at the end of the nine weeks. Each Destination team will also earn points based on the percentage of students in their Destination who meet the goal.
Dear Parents,
As we move into February, we are quickly approaching a critical time in our students' academic year. Georgia Milestones will begin on April 22nd, and our students will be assessed on their knowledge and skills in core subjects. As the instructional coach, I want to emphasize the importance of attendance during this period. Regular attendance and participation in class are essential for your child's success on the Georgia Milestones.
Our teachers will conduct benchmark testing throughout March. This testing helps educators collect data on your child's strengths and areas that need improvement. They use this information to deliver targeted instruction and remediation, ensuring your child is well-prepared for the upcoming assessments.
Thank you for your continued support of your child's academic success. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's academic success.
Kasey Nichols
SHMS, Instructional Coach
Hello, my name is Liliana Rojas!
We will host our second parent night in March. Keep an eye out for invitations that will be sent home next month. I look forward to seeing you here!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
My email is lrojas@habershamschools.com, and our phone number is (706) 778-7121.
