February is Here!

Middle School Families,

Welcome to February! We're excited to kick off a new month filled with opportunities for learning and growth.

A Few Important Reminders:

• Attendance Matters: Consistent attendance is crucial for student success. Please ensure your child arrives to school on time and ready to learn.

• Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars for exciting upcoming events, such as Remote Learning Athletic Events and

• Parent/Teacher Team Conferences - Feb 20, 3:30-6:30pm

• Parent/Teacher Conferences (traditional) - Feb 27, 3:30-6:30pm

• February Focus: Kindness & Respect

We encourage you to stay connected with school activities through our communication channels, including the newsletter, push notifications/Sylogist app, and social media.

We look forward to a productive and rewarding February!

Respectfully,

Principal, Mike Bread

Mid-Western Conference Champs

Congratulations to our MS girls on being Mid-Western Conference Champs! Way to go, girls!!

February Tip: Practice active listening and empathetic communication at home.

• Active Listening:

  • Full Attention: Maintain eye contact and open body language.

  • No Interruptions: Let others speak without interrupting.

  • Reflect & Clarify: Paraphrase and ask open-ended questions to understand better.

• Empathetic Communication:

  • Express Understanding: Use empathetic statements like "I understand how you feel."

  • Be Patient: Give time to process thoughts and feelings.

  • Respond with Care: Offer support and encourage solutions.