Middle School News and Updates (11/24/24)

Dear Middle School Families, 

Can you believe it? Another whirlwind of a semester is almost over! It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming our students back, and now, here we are, on the brink of a well-deserved Thanksgiving break.

I’ve had some truly memorable learning moments this semester: I learned lots of new “vocabulary words,”  fashion trends (including new ways to wear socks with tennis shoes), behaviors, and even new explanations for said behaviors! Every day is a new experience.  On the other hand, I have marveled at the engagement, the growth, and sheer dedication of our staff and students, from academics to clubs to sports, to the arts! As you gather around the table with family and friends, remember to give an extra special thank you for all the amazing middle schoolers in your life.

PTO Cookie Exchange 

PTO is hosting a cookie exchange party on December 19th from 4:00-6:30 at Prost Brewing Company. Please see this flier for more information about the event.

Multicultural Holiday Night

DEI is hosting a holiday event on December 5th from 5-7pm. If you would like to volunteer for this event to help celebrate all our cultures, please sign up here. 

Important events and reminders: 

December 3 – Coffee With Admin

December 3 – Secondary Holiday Toy Drive Starts

December 5 – Multicultural Holiday Night

December 5 – Classic Cup Basketball Tournament

December 10 – Secondary Music Concert – 6:30-9 pm

December 19 – PTO Cookie Exchange – 4 pm – 6:30 pm

December 20 – January 6 – Winter Break

Enjoy your break, everyone! 

In partnership,

Maura Ridder, Middle School Director

Tuesday, December 3rd, 8-9am

Come have coffee with admin in the Elementary School Cafeteria!

Thursday, December 5th 5-7pm

We are so excited to share with you our first annual Multicultural Holiday Festival! Our school is rich with diversity and culture, and we want to provide students and families with an opportunity to learn more about each other in a fun and exciting way. Our DEI Committee members are proud to present this event and are looking for families interested in sharing their heritage and culture.

Sign up Today!

December 3rd-17th

Thursday, December 5th

Dear STEM Families,

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for our students and staff. Safety is our number one priority and is a layered approach. One of the measures is to ensure that all students, staff, and visitors are identifiable on campus. Student IDs also alert office staff to who has off-campus permissions and allow students to quickly check in and out using our automated system. We ask for your continued support in ensuring your child is wearing an ID to school each day.

As time goes on, we understand that students will misplace their IDs and lanyards. We ordered another shipment of lanyards and ID holders, but our students are going through them pretty quickly.

After Fall Break, students will be charged $5 for replacements. This charge will run through their Myschoolbucks account. Please monitor the account and speak to your child about these charges if they occur.

Spartmart is looking into purchasing nicer, higher quality lanyards to sell as well and you may also purchase lanyards online.

Finally, because IDs are part of our dress code, if a student is not wearing an ID and does not have a temporary ID, they may be assigned a detention. Students have been made aware of this expectation.

Once again, we really appreciate your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of our building directors.

In partnership,

The STEM Admin Team

Our Math Society students are volunteering to assist with math homework during access periods (11-11:40 a.m.) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Help will be available in both the Middle School and High School commons. Students who need support or want to catch up on homework should feel free to take advantage of this opportunity. Students should contact either their math teacher or access teacher to add their name to the list for help.