STMS Family Newsletter
January 2024 Newsletter
Hello
We are getting close to the end of MP2. Some tips to help your student finish off this marking period with success:
1) Check Canvas for Teacher Feedback and Missing Assignments
2) Check Infinite Campus for Grade progress
3) Encourage your students to do their best on upcoming Winter MAP Assessment
If you notice your student struggling in any area, please let their teacher know. We are here to help!
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Welcome to School
STMS Office Hours
Our main office may be reached at 717-657-5125
Pick Up and Drop Off Reminders
PM Pick Up: Afternoon Car Rider pick up takes place at the rear exit of the building. Please use Mayflower Alley to pick students up at this location. Car riders may not exit the front of the building, as we do not want our students walking between busses.
Early Dismissal Reminder:
If you plan to pick your student up from school as part of an early dismissal, please be sure to bring your state issued ID with you. If you are sending someone else to pick up your student, please communicate this fact with the main office before the early dismissal
In order maximize instructional time and to limit the mass crowds entering the office in the afternoon daily to pick up students early, we will not be releasing students from 2:20pm-2:37pm. If you want to pick up your learner early come before 2:20pm to avoid any delays in your plans.
STMS SOAR Reminders:
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones must be powered off and stored in student bookbags. This is also true of earbuds/headphones as students must be able to hear directions in all environments.
Dress Code
Please ensure that all learners are following the dress code as outlined in the student success manual. Learners found to be in violation of our dress code will need to wait in the ISS room until the violation is able to be fixed.
Technology
Technology and our 1:1 Device initiatives are paramount to our students' success here at STMS. Please encourage your student to take good care of their device, and take time to review our device damage policy.
Please help your students SOAR to success by reviewing these three reminders with them!
Related Arts Reminders:
- Sneakers must be worn for all physical education classes.
- Learners must take a PE and a health class each academic year.
- 2 Pieces of Careers Evidence must be completed each school year grades 6-8.
Quarter 2 is Wrapping Up
Marking Period 2 is almost completed! Please remember to check your student progress frequently:
- Weekly grades are available in Infinite Campus
- To get more detailed information on your student's school work, please log into Canvas.
- Data review will be conducted with possible schedule changes occurring every 22 days (timeline mirrors progress report and report card release)
- Please stress to your students the importance of trying their best in their academic work. Students' progress will be monitored quarterly for trends in data. Students failing 2 or more core classes for the year will be required to attend summer school, students who fail 3 or more core classes for the year will be retained.
We will host our Marking Period 2 SOAR DAY on January 23rd to celebrate our students' successes over the part quarter! Please encourage your student to turn in any overdue/late work, be on time to school and classes, and be on their best behavior in the building so that can participate!
Academic Assistance Program
The Academic Assistance Program (AAP) has begun. It is a free after-school tutoring opportunity open to any learner who wishes to get additional support from teachers. They will remain at school in a small group learning environment and use the transportation called the “late bus” to get home. Students can contact Mrs. Sutton at ksutton@hannasd.org for a permission slip, or scan the QR code below.
Parent Teacher Student Organization
Hope your week is off to a great start! Quick reminder - the December PTSO Meeting is Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom (https://ycp.zoom.us/j/9854436873).
Also, donations are needed for all the great events coming up in December. If you can provide something, that would be much appreciated.
All December Events Food & Beverage Donation Sign-Up - Donations due 12/6
(Teacher Appreciation, Winter Party, Etc.)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A62FA1FA7-45846745-stms
There are also openings to help with school store. The students LOVE school store!
December School Store - 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14 (1:50-2:45pm)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48AEAC22A75-46315830-december
And, if you're looking for a practical holiday gift for someone, check out this customizable spiritwear! https://www.susquehannatwpspiritwear.com/
THANK YOU!
The PTSO
January Events
Wednesday 1/10- Winter Concert 7:00PM
Friday 1/12- Half Day for Students
Monday 1/15- School Closed- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday 1/23- SOAR Day- Marking Period 2 Ends
Tuesday 1/24- Marking Period 3 Begins