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Announcements :: Week of March 8
Monday 3/8. Grade 8 (A-L at school).
Tuesday, 3/9. 6:30pm High School Information Virtual Meeting (BHS and SQHS)
Thursday, 3/11. 6:30pm High School Information Virtual Meeting (Options)
March 7, 2021
Shuksan Families,
We're excited to see our remaining Grade8 students on Monday! We talked with 6th and 7th grade students at lunch and asked, "What's great about being back at school?" So many students were glad to spend more time moving, socializing and getting tech and learning help (see photo above). Students have shown so much respect and patience as we're learning all the ropes with them. We're proud of the ways they are keeping each other safe.
If your child rides the bus to in person school, there will some adjustments to bus times effective Monday, March 8.
***Eligible bus riders! Be sure to check routes before Monday morning ***
These adjustments were needed as we welcome more high school students back to in-person school. Most bus times have only changed by a few minutes, but some of them are earlier, and we don’t want anyone to be surprised.
If your student is or will be riding the bus to school, you can find their bus stop and time at Infofinder. Enter your street address (no zip code or school) and you will be able to see the location and times for your student(s).
If you need help with Infofinder, please call the school office or Transportation at 360-676-6546.
We want to answer any questions you have. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Counseling Staff Emails
Administrator Emails
Looking forward to seeing 8th graders this upcoming week!
Sincerely,
Matt Whitten
SMS Principal
Reminder: Students can enter the buildings starting at 9am. Please try to drop off as close to 9am as possible.
Attention : Grade 8 Families and High School Information
We have exciting and important news for our 8th graders, the Class of 2025!
The deadline for all 8th graders to complete the high school registration process is Friday, March 19. Here is our high school course catalog. Students will use this catalog to choose their high school courses.
Virtual high school information nights for 8th grade families (links coming soon):
- Bellingham High School: Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
- Options High School: Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 PM
- Sehome High School: Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
- Squalicum High School: Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 PM
If you have any questions, please call or email Jennifer Cowan and Coco Besson
Ms. Cowan, Counselor
Ms. Besson, Counselor
SMS Counseling Team
Ms. Besson and Ms. Cowan are excited to connect with you and to support families and students in a variety of ways.
- Questions: schedule, community resources, or just want to chat, please contact Ms. Besson at (360) 746-4132 and Ms. Cowan at (360) 303-2818.
- Zoom counseling with students! Let us or your Homeroom Teacher know you'd like to do weekly check ins.
- Counseling referrals for Compass Counseling. Please contact us and we will walk you through a referral packet to get counseling started.
Emails:
Mental Health Info Sheet for Parents and Youth
This flyer provides ways for parents and families to check in with their kids, care for each other and stay connected
Supporting Youth Mental Health during Covid-19
This flyer includes specific ways our students can stay engaged, healthy and connected during these times.
Book PIck Up & Delivery
Students attending school
Library staff delivers books to students in classesStudents doing 100% remote learning
Families can pick up books during school hours (Mon through Friday, 830am-300pm). Please note: we are no longer hosting Wednesday pm Book Pick Up.
Libby
@theLibrary Website
Shuksan Middle School
Vice-Principal, Allison Chryst (Hancock)
Dean of Students, Nichole Lockhart
Email: matthew.whitten@bellinghamschools.org
Website: https://shuksan.bellinghamschools.org/
Location: 2717 Alderwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 676-6454
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shuksanmiddleschool/