What's Happening at SHMS

• June 7th: Last Day of School

For more important information please check out our school calendar.

6th Grade Parents:

Immunizations and Sports Physicals

Minnesota state law requires each student entering 7th grade in the 2023-24 school year to update their immunizations. The state law requires all students to have the proper documentation on file for the following vaccines before they can attend school.

Most students will need these 2 new vaccinations before 7th grade:

• Tetanus/pertussis booster – Tdap (given after the 7th birthday)
• Meningitis (meningococcal)

Health information and immunization dates on file at school can be found through your Parent Portal account online. Please turn in an updated copy of any recent immunizations. Parents may object to immunizations for medical reasons or by conscientious exemption by filling out the Pupil Immunization Record, notarizing it, and submitting it to the school nurse.

Please schedule your doctor appointment this spring to update immunizations. If your child plans to participate in a school sport after school, ask your doctor to complete a sports physical form. A sports physical is good for three years.

Please call or email the nurse with any information or questions.

Colleen Pudwill MA, BSN, RN

SHMS School Nurse

Colleen.pudwill@district196.org

Office Phone: 952-423-7583

SHMS fax: 952-423-7601

Here is an overview of the Junior Golf Program:

• Every Wednesday- June 14th-August 9th between 8am-12pm depending on the grade of your child
• Open to youth entering grades 3-10 in the fall of 2023
• FREE golf clinic for participants- Saturday, June 10th at 7:45am
• Wednesday, August 9th- tournament play
• Program cost- $175
• This program is meant for children to practice their golf game and the rules of golf. There will be staff out on the course monitoring play; however, there are no lessons offered.

Families can register in the clubhouse or online at www.birnamwoodgolfcourse.com.

Please direct any questions to mariah.lavold@burnsvillemn.gov

Summer training and fall season information will be discussed. Come get information on fun team with great student athletes. You will be joining one of the best groups at EVHS.

We will meet at Eastview High School’s West Doors at 6:00 PM. All are welcome. Hope to see you there.

Every Meal is unable to provide bags of food this summer as they did last year due to inflation, a significant increase in demand and an unrelated, but impactful fallout from the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.

Every Meal has a website of resources and The Open Door Pantry in Eagan has a variety of opportunities for families to access food this summer as well as through our district summer meals program.

All Irish Lacrosse Family Night (boys, ages 6-15)

Tue | May 30 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | $10 | RHS

Plan a perfect summer of fun and learning for middle schoolers!

Register for spring and summer classes now!

Even though your printed catalog won't arrive in your mailbox until after March 9, you can browse and register now in our online catalog.

Plan ahead and ensure your spot in class!

Plan a perfect spring and summer full of fun and learning! We have developed a wide variety of learning opportunities for all ages ... infinite possibilities for you and your family!

Here are some highlights for youth ... and there is much, much more!

Pickleball (ages 8-15)

Ages 8-10

Tue-Fri | Jun 20 - 23 | 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | 4 sessions | $55 | SHMS

Ages 10-15

Tue-Fri | Jun 20 - 23 | 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | 4 sessions | $55 | SHMS

Preventing Brain Drain-Keeping and Learning Skills to be Successful (grades 5-8)

Come for any amount of time each day. Individualized lessons in math, reading or both, to keep your skills sharp.

Mon-Thu | Jun 12 - Jul 27 | Drop-in from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $139 | skip Jul 3-6 | DHMS

Rubik's Cube Summer STEM (grades 3-8

Mon-Thu | Jul 31 - Aug 3 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $129 | BHMS

High School Sports Camps

High school head coaches and assistants have planned and prepared camp activities that will promote skill improvement and good sportsmanship, all while having fun! Learn more and register now!

Beginner Tennis Lessons

Mon | Jun 5 - 26 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $55 | SHMS

Here are some highlights from aquatic programs ... and there is much, much more!

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark (ages 15+)

Mon-Thu | Jun 12-15 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $285 | FRMS

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Mon-Thu | Jun 12-15 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $190 | FRMS

Water Safety Instructor (ages 16+)

Mon-Thu | Jun 12-15 | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $285 | FRMS

Do you need fee assistance?

Find out about our fee assistance programs and apply.

Are you looking for Summer Enrichment Opportunities? Do you have a high potential, high achieving and intellectually curious 5th - 7th grade student? MITY is offering two 2-week sessions for middle school students, one in St. Paul and one in Minneapolis. Students can choose from over 40 unique classes that are intentionally designed to be challenging, experiential and fun! Financial Aid is available.

Registration

To report an absence, send an email to shms.attendance@district196.org (preferred) or call the 24 hour attendance voicemail number at 952-423-7587. Please provide the following information:

• Student’s Name (please spell the student’s first and last name)
• Grade
• Name of person reporting absence
• Reason for absence

**The direct line to Colleen Pudwill, school nurse, is 952-423-7583

You can also report an absence by filling out this form: Report an Absence

Parents/Guardians,

If you have a student who is dealing with the loss of an immediate family member (sibling, parent, grandparent, caregiver) or individual who significantly influenced your student and feel they would benefit from participating in Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief group, we would like to offer your student this grief group opportunity. Scott Highlands Middle School will be hosting this group again; this year it will be facilitated by Jenny Simmonds, a licensed grief therapist through Park Nicollet. Group sessions will be held during the school day and will run throughout the school year. Our hope is that this group would begin sometime in October. If you are interested in having your student participate, please email your student's school counselor with the name of your student and they will contact you to provide further information.

Thank you~

Andrea Larson- 6th grade

Andrea.Larson@district196.org

Jesse Kramer- 7th grade

Jesse.Kramer@district196.org

Sarah Blasing- 8th grade

Sarah.Blasing@district196.org

Website: https://shms.district196.org/
Location: Scott Highlands Middle School, Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 9524237581
Twitter: @SHMS_Saints