Welcome Back!
From Twin Hills Middle to the Homefront
Principal's Pen
Hello Panther Families-
I am very excited to welcome you back to school for the 2022-2023 school year! As summer wraps up, we look forward to another year of academic success, community support, and positive school spirit. We are excited about our open campus with family and community events returning throughout the year! Please read through this newsletter for more information regarding these events.
I continue to be honored and find great privilege in being a part of the Twin Hills Community. We have an amazing staff that passionately believes in doing what is best for your child every day. For those returning panthers, we can’t wait to hear what you’ve been up to over the summer break. To our new panthers, we are very excited to meet you and welcome you to our fantastic family!
Please visit our website for more information regarding supply lists or FAQ on cell phones and dress code.
I find communication a key factor of our relationship. Please reach out anytime with questions, concerns, or even just to say hi! My door is always open, and I look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education!
Sincerely,
Shawna Whitestine
Orientation is August 11th!
The following are time frames by grade level for this event:
9:00-10:30.....8th graders
10:00-11:30...7th graders
11:30-12:30...6th graders
*If you can't make the specified time frame, please come when you can. If you have students at more than one grade level, please choose the best time for both to come. Please don't feel the need to come twice. These time frames are only set so that we can keep traffic and crowds down.
During this event your child may/will:
- take their school photo
- get their locker
- receive their school schedule
- buy some school swag
- take a tour of the campus
- sign up for drama, sports, and clubs
- buy their yearbook
- check completed paperwork in the office (including required 7th grade immunizations)
- check out a chromebook if needed
- learn other great information about opportunities as a Panther!
Specifics:
School pictures- You will be receiving an email from Hawke's Photography regarding packages and pricing for school photos this year. If you do not receive this email by Tuesday, August 9th, please contact the office or Hawke's directly at (707) 823-6537 or hawkesschools@yahoo.com. You can also go to our website for links in our orientation section.
Chromebooks- Every student will need access to a computer to do their homework. If you want to check out a Chromebook this year, you will need to sign a form accepting financial responsibility if damage is done or the Chromebook is lost. We have complete Chromebook sets in all necessary classrooms. In order to decrease financial loss, we do NOT want your child to carry Chromebooks to and from school. All checked out Chromebooks will remain at home until the end of the school year.
7th Grade Families- TDaP Booster Needed
Welcome Back Social
Handbook
Minimum Days and Short Wednesdays
We have shortened school days on Wednesdays. Beginning August 24th, your child will be dismissed at 2:15 every Wednesday.
Parking Lot at Drop Off and Pick Up
Compared to other places where I have worked, I am amazed at how smoothly and safely our parking lot is run! This is only done if we work as a team! Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
School Bus Transportation
Save the Date
Twin Hills Apple Blossom Education Foundation News
Our amazing THABEF can use your ideas, support, and contributions!
Join us for our monthly meeting on Sept. 5th @ 4pm.
Location: TBD
To donate while you shop:
ESCRIP
Please visit Escrip.com and add our group ID 500548660 to your account. Don't forget to visit Fircrest or Oliver's to help support THABEF.
AMAZONSMILE
Use the link below to go add THABEF to your Amazon smile account
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/68-0101000
SPORTS BASEMENT - BASEMENTEERS
Second Cup of Coffee
Join me for an informal open discussion. I would love to team with you to make Twin Hills a better place!
Join Zoom Meeting https://twinhillsusd-org.zoom.us/j/86827505564?pwd=a2Rpd1N6SmtpcGNwMnJacStQN0JxZz09 Meeting ID: 868 2750 5564 Passcode: 237920
Friday, Sep 2, 2022, 09:30 AM
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RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Upcoming Dates
Aug. 11th- Orientation
Aug. 18th- First day of School: Minimum Day
Aug. 18th-19th Minimum Days
Aug. 24th- Welcome Back Social 2:15-3:00
Sept. 1st- Back to School Night 6:00-7:30
Sept. 2nd- Second Cup of Coffee
Twin Hills Charter Middle School: Home of the Panthers!
Please visit our website for more detailed information!
Email: swhitestine@twinhillsusd.org
Website: https://charter-thusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 1685 Watertrough Road, Sebastopol, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 823-7446
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinhillsmiddleschool