Hi Eagles!

We have made it to the last week of school! Can you believe it? We have a fun and busy week ahead as we get ready for summer break! Please read through this entire message so you are up to date on all SHS happenings.

A BIG thank you to the staff and families that came out and supported the School Beautification Day on Saturday! Our campus looks so good! We got so many projects completed. Stay tuned for the next work day!

URGENT Request: Help with PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Tuesday

• We are down more than 1,100 volunteer hours this year, which means we will not receive as much money in the fall if we don't get our numbers up. Less money from the PTA Thrift Store results in more fundraisers at our school.
• Here are the upcoming Thrift Shop Work Night Dates: June 6; June 13; June 22; July 10; July 22; July 10; July 27; August 7; August 22; August 31.
• Sign Up Here!

End of Year Fun This Week:

• Monday, June 5: PBIS Incentive Trip for Middle School; PBIS Incentive Trip for 3rd-5th Grade
• Tuesday, June 6: Field Day
• Thursday, June 8: K-2 Awards at 8:30am; 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00am; 4th/5th Grade Awards at 1:30pm
• Friday, June 9: 3rd Grade Awards at 8:30am; 6th/7th Grade Awards at 8:30am; Early Release for Students at 11:30am

EOG Retesting for 3rd-8th Grade:

• EOG scores will be sent home on Monday, June 5. Each student will receive their scores in an envelope. Please make sure you get these from your student!
• Students that do not make a proficient or passing score on their EOGs will have the opportunity to retake their tests on June 12, 13 and 14. Bus transportation will be provided.
• 3rd Grade students can only retake their Math EOG based on NC Legislation.
• 4th-8th Grade students can retake their reading, math and science EOGs.
• If your child needs to retake an EOG, please return the invitation by Wednesday, June 7. We need this information to create bus routes.

Thank you all for a great 2023-2024 school year! We have all earned some rest and relaxation for this summer! We can't wait to see you in August!

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend! I know that we are all appreciative of those that lost their lives defending our freedom. We have another busy week ahead so please read through all of the following updates.

URGENT Request: Help with PTA Thrift Shop Work Nights

• We are down more than 1,100 volunteer hours this year, which means we will not receive as much money in the fall if we don't get our numbers up. Less money from the PTA Thrift Store results in more fundraisers at our school.
• Here are the upcoming Thrift Shop Work Night Dates: May 30; June 6; June 13; June 22; July 10; July 22; July 10; July 27; August 7; August 22; August 31.
• Sign Up Here!

School Beautification Day on Saturday, June 3 from 8am-12pm:

• We will begin working in our Sensory Garden as well as in others on our campus.
• We need volunteers and materials! Please reach out to Jamie Hinson if you can volunteer and/or donate materials.

EOGs Continue This Week:

• Our kids did a great job on Friday with their Reading EOG! Let's keep the momentum going!
• Encourage your child to do their best--that's all we can ask! Make sure your child goes to bed early, gets a good breakfast, and arrives to school on time. We know they are going to do great and knock this test out of the park!
• Wednesday, May 31: Math EOG for 3rd-8th Grade
• Thursday, June 1: Science EOG for 5th/8th Grade; Read to Achieve for 3rd Grade (select students)
• Friday, June 2: Math I EOC (select students)

End of Year Fun Next Week:

• Monday, June 5: PBIS Incentive Trip for Middle School; PBIS Incentive Trip for 3rd-5th Grade
• Tuesday, June 6: Field Day
• Thursday, June 8: K-2 Awards at 8:30am; 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00am; 4th/5th Grade Awards at 1:30pm
• Friday, June 9: 3rd Grade Awards at 8:30am; 6th/7th Grade Awards at 8:30am; Early Release for Students at 11:30am

EOG Retesting for 3rd-8th Grade:

• Students that do not make a proficient or passing score on their EOGs will have the opportunity to retake their tests on June 12, 13 and 14. Bus transportation will be provided.
• 3rd Grade students can only retake their Math EOG based on NC Legislation.
• 4th-8th Grade students can retake their reading, math and science EOGs.
• More information will be shared this week once we receive scores.

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all had a great weekend! We have a big week this week! We have several school events and EOGs start on Friday! Please read through this entire message as we prepare for a great week together!

PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Monday: We Need Volunteers!

• We have a PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Monday at 5:30pm and we need volunteers! This work night is for all girls who played any sport this year. Sports include cross country, basketball, cheer, softball, and volleyball!
• Please sign up using this link!

Band Concert for 4th-8th Graders: Tuesday at 5:30pm

• Come support our Eagle musicians on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30pm. Please note this is a correction in time from last week's message!
• The concert will be held at Jordan Matthews High School and will take place outdoors. Please come out and support our Eagles!

EOGs Start on Friday!

• Our 3rd-8th Graders will take their Reading EOG on Friday, May 26. PLEASE make sure your child comes to school (unless they are sick) on Friday for their EOG if they are in 3rd-8th grade.
• Encourage your child to do their best--that's all we can ask! Make sure your child goes to bed early, gets a good breakfast, and arrives to school on time.
• We know they are going to do great and knock this test out of the park!

Testing Continues Next Week:

• Wednesday, May 31: Math EOG for 3rd-8th Graders
• Thursday, June 1: Science EOG for 5th and 8th Graders; Read to Achieve for Select 3rd Graders
• Friday, June 2: Math I EOC for Select Students

No School on Monday, May 28:

• There is no school for students or staff on Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day Holiday.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school! Let's have a great week!

Hi Eagles!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Eagle Moms! Nothing is like a mother's love and I know we appreciate all things that our mothers do for us each day!

A big shout out and thank you to the 8th Grade parents who helped with the prom on Saturday night! The space was beautiful and the kids had a great time! Thank you for all of your hard work and making this event so special!

EC/AIG Parent Night and PTA Meeting on Monday!

• All parents are invited to our EC/AIG Parent Night and PTA Meeting on Monday, May 15 at 6:00pm in the media center. Come learn about the opportunities that EC and AIG offer our students. We will also unveil our design for our Sensory Garden Project so please come out and see how you can get involved!

Rising Kindergarten Parent Night is on Thursday!

• Our Rising Kindergarten Parent Night is on Thursday, May 18 at 6:00pm. Come learn about all things kindergarten for the 23-24 school year. We will share a lot of information about kindergarten and answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Mark Your Calendars: Band Concert is Next Tuesday:

• Our 4th--8th Grade musicians will have their spring concert on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:00pm. This concert will be held outdoors at Jordan Matthews High School. We will also have student artwork on display. Please come out and support our musicians!

EOGs Start Next Week!

• As a reminder, our EOG testing begins next week. Please make sure your student goes to bed early, eats a good breakfast, and arrives to school on time each day of testing.
• Friday, May 26: Reading EOG for 3rd-8th Grade
• Wednesday, May 31: Math EOG for 3rd-8th Grade
• Thursday, June 1: Science EOG for 5th and 8th Grade; Read to Achieve Testing for 3rd Grade
• Friday, June 2: Math I EOC for Select Students

Send Your Child Encouragement on EOG Days:

• Send your child an encouraging word on EOG Days by purchasing Smarty Pants! Purchase one pair for $2 or three pairs for $5. All money raised will go to our Sensory Garden Project.
• See the flyer below for purchasing information.

Good Evening, Eagles!

I hope you all had a great weekend! A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for a great Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week last week! We all felt the love and are so appreciative of all that you do for us!

8th Grade Prom is on Saturday:

• Our 8th Grade Prom is this Saturday, May 13 at 6:00pm. Thank you to the parent committee who organized and planned this event. I know everyone will have a great time!

Kindergarten and 8th Grade Cap and Gown Picture Make-Ups:

• Kindergarten and 8th grade cap and gown make-up pictures are on Thursday, May 11. If your child missed this picture opportunity, please have them ready for pictures on Thursday. If you need picture information, please call the front office.

End of Year Assessments Start This Week:

• End of Year Testing starts this week! Our kindergarten through third grade students will take their last mClass reading assessment this week. End-of-Grade testing for 3rd-8th grade students begins on Friday, May 26 with the Reading EOG. The Math EOG will be on Wednesday, May 31 and the Science EOG for 5th and 8th grade is on Thursday, June 1. Our students that are taking Math I will have their EOC on Friday, June 2.

Send Your Child Encouragement on EOG Days:

• Send your child an encouraging word on EOG Days by purchasing Smarty Pants! Purchase one pair for $2 or three pairs for $5. All money raised will go to our Sensory Garden Project.
• See the flyer below for purchasing information.

EC and AIG Parent Night and PTA:

• Join us on Monday, May 15 at 6:00pm to learn more about our Exceptional Children and AIG Program. We will also have updates from our PTA.
• Learn more about our Sensory Garden Project and how you can support this new and exciting project that will benefit all students at Silk Hope!

End of Year Celebrations:

• Please see the flyer and calendars in our weekly newsletter for end of year celebrations for each grade-level.

Thank you for your continued support! Let's have a great week!

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all are doing well and had a great weekend! It is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We are excited to celebrate our amazing staff this week. We are very appreciative of all their hard work!

Help Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week:

• Monday- Fan Mail Day
• Tuesday- High five the staff
• Wednesday- Wear your teachers favorite color (ask teachers to let there student know what their favorite color is)
• Thursday – Dress up as a Movie Character your teacher might like
• Friday- Send in a small thank you gift to your child teacher

Middle School Elective Selection for 2023-2024--Return Forms!

• Attention 5th, 6th and 7th grade parents--Elective registration forms went home on Friday. 5th grade papers are blue; 6th grade papers are yellow; and 7th grade papers are green.
• Please review the electives your child selected for next year. Please sign and return the forms to your child's homeroom teacher no later than Friday, May 5.
• Elective schedules will not be changed after August 25, 2023.

Middle School PBIS Trip Payment

• Attention middle school parents: Please submit your child's payment for the end of year PBIS trip as soon as possible. Information was sent home last week. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher.

Come Cheer on the Eagles!

• We have two baseball games this week.
• On Monday, our baseball team will travel to Bonlee to play.
• On Tuesday, we will play JS Waters at home. Games start at 4:15pm. We hope to see you there!

Help with the PTA Thrift Shop Work Night This Thursday!

• We have a PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Thursday, May 4 at 5:45pm.
• Please sign up to help using this link.
• The more volunteers we have, the more money we make for our school.

Books on Break is on Friday!

• All students at Silk Hope School will participate in Books on Break.
• Pk-2nd grade students will receive 5 books.
• 3rd-5th grade students will receive 4 books.
• 6-8th grade students will receive 3 books.
• This is all sponsored and organized by Chatham Reads.

Thank you all for your continued support of our students and school! Have a great week!

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all had a great weekend! We are ready for another great week at Silk Hope! Please read through all of the updates and announcements below.

Red Carpet Fashion Show is Monday at 6:00pm!

• Join us on the Red Carpet as we celebrate with music, art, and fabulous clothing from the PTA Thrift Store!
• Our band will play a few selections so come out to hear some great music! Art work will be displayed as well so come see how talented our students are!
• The event is free and will be located in our Mutli-Purpose Room.

Cap and Gown Pictures for Kindergarten and 8th Grade are on Tuesday!

• Cap and Gown Pictures for Kindergarten and 8th Grade students are on Tuesday. Picture information was sent home last week. If you need more information, please call the front office.

Volleyball and Baseball Games:

• Tuesday, April 25: Baseball vs. Horton (HOME); Volleyball vs. Chatham Middle (AWAY)
• Wednesday, April 26: Volleyball vs. Bonlee (AWAY)
• Thursday, April 27: Baseball vs. JS Waters (HOME)
• Monday, May 1: Baseball vs. Bonlee (AWAY)

We Need Your Help! Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT Week!

• Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! Our wonderful PTA volunteers have planned an awesome week for our staff. We need help with donations.
• Kindergarten/1st Grade: Water bottles/cans and salty pre-packaged snacks
• 2nd-5th Grade: Regular soda cans and sweet pre-packaged snacks
• 6th-8th Grade: Diet soda cans, coffee and tea pods, and boxed "movie candy" from the Dollar Tree
• Donations can be dropped off at the front office.

Teacher Appreciation Week: How You Can Get Involved

• Help us celebrate teachers next week!
• Monday: Fan Mail Day--Students received these papers this week. If you'll help your child fill these out, that would be great!
• Tuesday: High Five the Staff--Give high fives!
• Wednesday: Wear Your Teachers' Favorite Color--Teachers will share this information with classes
• Thursday: Dress as a Movie Character Your Teacher Might Like--Teachers can also share this information with their classes
• Friday: Send a Small Thank You Gift--A handwritten note can go a really long way!

• If you would like to cover your child's teacher's lunch duty, please let the front office know and we'll get it scheduled for you!

Hi Eagles!

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break! We are excited to see you back on campus on Monday!

We have 8 weeks of school remaining for this school year! The upcoming weeks are busy with celebrations, testing, field trips, and fun events! Please check out our website calendar as well as the calendars below to make sure you have all important dates saved.

Volleyball and Baseball Games This Week:

• Volleyball and baseball playoffs begin this week. More information will be shared once we have game locations!

4th/5th Grade Field Trip on Thursday:

• Our 4th/5th graders will travel to Raleigh to visit several museums on Thursday. I know they will have a great time and represent our school well!

We Need Your Help!

• Teacher Appreciation Week is TWO weeks away! Our wonderful PTA volunteers have planned an awesome week for our staff. We need help with donations.
• Kindergarten/1st Grade: Water bottles/cans and salty pre-packaged snacks
• 2nd-5th Grade: Regular soda cans and sweet pre-packaged snacks
• 6th-8th Grade: Diet soda cans, coffee and tea pods, and boxed "movie candy" from the Dollar Tree
• Donations can be dropped off at the front office.

Join Us on the Red Carpet! Fashion Show on Monday, April 24

• We have our PTA Fashion Show on Monday, April 24 at 6:00pm. Admission is free!
• Our band will be playing several selections as well.
• Come support our Eagles!

Kindergarten and 8th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures: Tuesday, April 25

• Kindergarten and 8th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures are on Tuesday, April 25.
• Picture information will be sent home this week.

Sign Up for a PTA Thrift Shop Night:

• We have several upcoming PTA Thrift Shop Work Nights. The more volunteers we have, the more money we earn. Volunteers can be 10 years or older. Students that are 10 or older must have a parent with them.
• Please sign up here!

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I know we're all excited about our upcoming spring break. We have a busy, short week ahead at Silk Hope!

Little Caesars Pizza Kit Pick-Up: Wednesday, April 5 from 2:00--6:00pm:

• If you placed orders during the Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser, pick-up is on Wednesday, April 5 from 2:00--6:00pm. You must pick up orders on Wednesday. We do not have any storage space to store these pizza kits. If you have any questions, please reach out to our PTA.

8th Grade Trip to Jordan Matthews on Tuesday, April 4:

• All 8th graders will travel to Jordan Matthews High School on Tuesday, April 4 for a tour. Students will be gone for about an hour.
• Our students that applied to the AVID program will remain at JMHS all day to shadow students and complete their interviews.
• Parents, please send back permission forms by Monday! If you have questions, please reach out to Michelle Scott.

Spring Picture Day is on Monday AND Tuesday:

• On Monday, April 3, our 8th graders will take their individual and class pictures.
• On Monday, April 3, our volleyball and baseball teams will take their spring sports pictures.
• On Tuesday, April 4, our kindergarten through 7th graders will take their individual and class pictures.
• Information was sent home on Wednesday with students. If you have questions, please call the front office.

We Need Your Help! PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Thursday!

• We are in need of volunteers to serve at our work night for Thursday, April 6. Work Nights start at 5:45pm.
• Students over the age of 10 can work as long as they come with an adult.
• Sign up using the SignUpGenius link on our website.

Volleyball and Baseball Games:

• We have one game this week! Both our volleyball and baseball teams will travel to JS Waters on Tuesday, April 4 for their game. Games start at 4:15pm. Go and support our Eagles!

Kindergarten Registration is Open!

• Kindergarten Registration is open for next year! Please share the flyer below with any families that have rising kindergarteners!

Spring Break Starts on Friday!

• Our school will be closed on Friday, April 7--Friday, April 14 for Spring Break. We hope you all have a Happy Easter and a wonderful spring break!

Hi Eagles!

I hope you all had a great weekend! It's our last full week before Spring Break and we have a lot going on!

Congratulations to Melissa Parks!

• Congratulations to Melissa Parks who is one of the finalists for Teacher of the Year for Chatham County Schools! We are so proud of you!

PTA Meeting on Monday, March 27:

• Our monthly PTA Meeting will be on Monday, March 27 at 6pm in the media center!

Check-Ins for 3rd-8th Grade: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:

• Monday, March 27: Reading Check-In for 3rd-8th Grade
• Tuesday, March 28: Math I Check-In for Select 7th/8th Graders
• Wednesday, March 29: Math Check-In for 3rd-8th Grade
• These tests help us prepare for EOGs. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a good breakfast and arrives to school on time for testing. We need every student to bring their Chromebooks and chargers!

Volleyball and Baseball Games:

• Tuesday, March 28: Volleyball and Baseball at HOME vs. Chatham Middle School
• Thursday, March 30: Volleyball AWAY vs. Moncure

Advanced Math Letters for Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Graders:

• All rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students received a letter on Friday outlining Advanced Math opportunities for next year. Please read through this document and if you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Linker at clinker@chatham.k12.nc.us.

JMHS Presents Shrek!

• Jordan Matthews High School invites you to their spring performance, Shrek! Please see the flyer below.
• Good luck to our very own Carisa Andrew who is performing in Shrek! Our 3rd-5th graders will get to experience this amazing performance on Thursday.

Kindergarten Registration Opens on Monday, March 27:

• Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens on Monday, March 27. Please share the flyer below with any families in the community that have rising kindergarteners!

Picture Day is Next Week:

• Spring Individual AND Class Pictures are next week.
• 8th graders will take their individual AND class pictures next Monday, April 3.
• Spring Sports Pictures will be on Monday, April 3.
• Kindergarten--7th graders will take their individual AND class pictures on Tuesday, April 4.

Spring Break Starts Next Friday!

• Spring Break starts next Friday, April 7 and runs through Friday, April 14. The school building will be closed during this week as students and staff take a much needed break.

Hi Eagles!

I hope you are doing well and enjoyed your long weekend! We have a busy, short week ahead at Silk Hope.

Volleyball and Baseball Games This Week:

• Tuesday, March 21: Volleyball and Baseball Game at Pollard at 4:15pm.
• Thursday, March 23: Volleyball and Baseball Game at Home vs. Bonlee at 4:15pm.

Pizza Kit Fundraiser Money is Due:

• Thank you for your support with the Pizza Kit Fundraiser! Please turn in all monies and order forms to your child's homeroom teacher ASAP!

PTA Meeting is Rescheduled for Monday, March 27:

• The PTA Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 27 at 6:00pm.

Field Trips This Week:

• 4th Grade will visit the Chatham County Courthouse on Thursday.
• 8th Grade will visit Central Carolina Community College on Friday.

Mark Your Calendars: Fashion Show with Special Musical Guests on April 24:

• We will have a PTA Thrift Store Fashion Show on Monday, April 24 at 6:00pm in our Multi-Purpose Room. Our 6-8th grade band students will also be playing.

• The band will perform Mercury's March, several lines from the Essential Elements Book 1, and the 7th and 8th graders will perform Low Rider. Concert Black is the attire, and call time (student arrival time) is at 5:30 PM. Parents, we invite you to stay for the PTA meeting to see what's good at Silk Hope! Students will be released to join you immediately following our set strike and cleanup. If you have questions, please connect with me by email or through TalkingPoints. If you haven't added your child's Band Class in TalkingPoints, please see the Band website for add codes.

Hi Eagle Family!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know that we lost an hour of sleep this weekend, but I'm super excited for more daylight in the evenings. Spring is almost here!

Volleyball and Baseball Games Start This Week!

• Tuesday, March 14: Volleyball game at HOME vs. Bennett at 4:15pm.
• Thursday, March 16: Volleyball and baseball game AWAY vs. Horton at 4:15pm.

PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Tuesday for Kindergarten:

• We need your help! Please sign up to volunteer for the PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Tuesday, March 14. Work nights begin at 5:45pm. The more volunteers we have, the more hours we earn, which means we'll receive more money from PTA.
• Money earned from PTA Thrift Shop Work Nights help to fund classroom improvements, field trips, student incentives and more.
• Sign up here!

Pizza Kit Fundraiser:

• The fundraiser runs from March 6--March 20. PLEASE help us sell these pizzas! We're asking that every student in 4th-8th grade sell five pizza kits. The money raised will be used to purchase interactive TV panels for classrooms.
• Go to www.PizzaKit.com and click on Shop. Enter our Fundraiser ID: 421521 and place your order.
• The pizza kits will be delivered to Silk Hope the week of April 3. More details to come. If you have questions, please reach out to our PTA.

Mark Your Calendars: Fashion Show with Special Musical Guests on April 24:

• We will have a PTA Thrift Store Fashion Show on Monday, April 24 at 6:00pm in our Multi-Purpose Room. Our 6-8th grade band students will also be playing.

• The band will perform Mercury's March, several lines from the Essential Elements Book 1, and the 7th and 8th graders will perform Low Rider. Concert Black is the attire, and call time (student arrival time) is at 5:30 PM. Parents, we invite you to stay for the PTA meeting to see what's good at Silk Hope! Students will be released to join you immediately following our set strike and cleanup. If you have questions, please connect with me by email or through TalkingPoints. If you haven't added your child's Band Class in TalkingPoints, please see the Band website for add codes.

No School for Students on Friday, March 17 or Monday, March 20:

• We have teacher workdays on Friday, March 17 and Monday, March 20. Enjoy your long weekend!

Thank you for your continued support! Have a great week!

Hi Eagles!

I had so much fun last week with Read Across America! I loved seeing all of your spirit and excitement about reading! Don't forget to continue to read and cross out activities on your Reading Challenge Board!

Vote for Your Favorite Door!

• Help us select the winner of our Read Across America Door Decorating Contest!
• Voting ends on Sunday night!

Our Kindergarten--3rd Grade Fundraiser ends on Friday, March 10!

• Please send all monies collected for the calendars by March 10.
• Please turn in the calendar AND money. Calendars will help us determine who gets a prize.
• Cash and checks made out to the Silk Hope PTA are accepted.

4th--8th Grade Pizza Kit Fundraiser:

• Students received information on Friday regarding the 4th--8th grade Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser. The fundraiser runs from March 6--March 20. We're asking that every student in 4th-8th grade sell five pizza kits. The money raised will be used to purchase interactive TV panels for classrooms.
• The pizza kits will be delivered to Silk Hope the week of April 3. More details to come. If you have questions, please reach out to our PTA.

AVID Applications for Jordan Matthews High School:

• If your 8th grader is interested in applying for the AVID program at JM, the applications are due by Wednesday, March 8th. The application is online through a Google form and has been emailed to all 8th graders. Students will also need to request teacher recommendations from their teachers, as part of the application process. These need to be requested as soon as possible to give teachers enough time to complete them by March 8th.
• Please let Mrs. Scott know if you have any questions.

Hi Eagle Family!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! We have a fun week ahead as we celebrate the magic of reading!

Please join us for our Spring Parent Night on Monday, February 27 at 6:00pm. We'll start with a school safety presentation in the Multi-Purpose Room. After our presentation, you are invited to visit your child's classroom to see all of their amazing work and to read with students at our Reading Cafe in our library. We will have small snacks available for those that attend. We hope to see you there!

This week is Read Across America Week! We have lots of activities and a spirit week planned.

Monday: Cozy Up with a Good Book-Wear Pajamas!

Tuesday: Oh the Places You'll Go--Wear your Favorite College Shirt!

Wednesday: Learn a Thing or Two from a Book--Dress as Thing 1 or Thing 2

Thursday: Cat in the Hat! Wear your Favorite Hat or as your Favorite Seuss Character!

Friday: Reading Gives Us Character! Dress as your Favorite Book Character!

We will have a Book Character Parade that parents are invited to attend. It will occur first thing from 8:00--8:30am. Parents must check-in with the front office and stand in designated areas. We hope to see you there!

We have a Parent PTA Thrift Shop Work Night on Thursday, March 2 at 5:45pm. We would love for more volunteers to sign up. The link to sign up is here!

Our Kindergarten--3rd Grade Fundraiser will end on March 10. Please send all monies collected for the calendars by March 10 to your child's homeroom teacher. Cash or checks made out to Silk Hope PTA are accepted.

8th Grade Parents: If your 8th grader is interested in applying for the AVID program at JM, the applications are due by Wednesday, March 8th. The application is online through a Google form and has been emailed to all 8th graders. Students will also need to request teacher recommendations from their teachers, as part of the application process. These need to be requested as soon as possible to give teachers enough time to complete them by March 8th. Please let Mrs. Scott know if you have any questions.

Yearbooks are on sale! The link to purchase yearbooks is linked here. Yearbooks are $40. Orders are due by this Tuesday!

PowerSchool was updated over the last week, which caused more technical challenges with sending out progress reports. Progress reports were printed and sent home. If you did not receive your child's report card, please reach out to their homeroom teacher.

Talking Points, our messaging system, was also updated this week. If you sent messages or did not receive messages this week, we apologize. The application is now up and running again.

Thank you for all of your continued support! Have a great week!