Week 1 - Parent Newsletter

Posted Date: 09/05/25 (09:17 PM)

Cub Family Newsletter

Thanks for ALL the support with getting your Cub(s) ready for their first week back to school! Here's a run-down of this week's highlights:

Day 1 arrival --> 6th graders reported to the gym upon arrival for schedule distribution and meeting up with their Period 1 teacher + classmates. On Day 2, all 6th graders knew where to go for the start of their day!
Day 1 all-school assembly in the gym --> sound system wasn't working, but our Cubs did an EXCELLENT job at taking my Principal hand-signal cue for silence. They sat and listened respectfully and we had a wee-taste of grade-level spirit competition. Way to go, 8th graders for earning the Spirit Stick this round!
Day 2 --> all Cubs received explicit training from our Admin Team on behavior expectations in our school's common areas (i.e. Cafeteria, Bathrooms, Halls/Flex-spaces)
Day 3 --> all Cubs received explicit training from our Assistant Principals on Student Rights and Responsibilities
Each day, classroom teachers were conducting community-building activities to ensure "belonging through a culture of dignity" (our area of focus)
Each day, students proved that they do NOT need to be on mobile devices during lunches. Kids are socializing, playing games, doing art & crafts and hanging out in the library. Your support has been key to this success!
Each day, our school's support staff are ensuring kids get just what they need in so many ways!

Wed 9/10 -- School Board members visit
Thurs 9/11 -- National Day of Service & Remembrance
9/15-18 -- Cheer Try-outs
Fri 9/26 -- Vision/Hearing Screening
Mon 9/29 -- PTA Mtg in Commons @ 5:30-7:30P
Fri 10/3 -- Picture Retake Day
Mon 10/13 -- Non-Student Day - Indigenous Peoples' Day (also U.S. Navy's Birthday)

Take a moment to review our Lunch Schedule with your child. Lunch times are assigned according to Period 3 teacher.

The Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE) shared a helpful resource called Dear Middle School Parent: A Love Letter From Educators -- give it a read! It contains tips for ways that adults can stay engaged with their middle school teen through this unique time of their life. AMLE also provides Explaining Middle School Video Series. You can find more parent resources via their website middleschool.org !!