Messages from the Secondary Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

Secondary School Weekly Newsletter Friday, February 28, 2025 Dear Secondary School Families, As we approach the long weekend, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyful and restful Carnaval break! There will be no school Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 4th. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, March 5. Upcoming Events & Important Dates 🔹 Middle School Cougar Cup – March 10-13 We are excited to host the Middle School Cougar Cup on our campus after school from March 10 to 13. This event will bring together our middle school students for friendly competition, teamwork, and school spirit. We encourage families to come cheer on our teams! 🔹 Cultural Convention in Santa Cruz – March 13-15 A group of 20 students will be traveling to Santa Cruz to participate in the Cultural Convention from March 13 to 15 , accompanied by Ms. Baldivieso and Mr. Adachi. We wish them the best as they showcase their talents and represent our school! 🔹 Spec...

  Secondary School Newsletter – February 21, 2025 Celebrating Carnaval – A Huge Success! We are thrilled to share that our Carnaval celebration on Friday was a fantastic success! Our students fully embraced the spirit of the event with vibrant costumes, energetic performances, and joyful participation. A huge thank you to our parents for your support—whether through volunteering, contributing treats, or simply encouraging your child’s participation, your involvement made all the difference. Events like these highlight the strength of our community, and we appreciate all that you do! Progress Reports & After-School Support A reminder that students who received progress reports are required to attend after-school support sessions. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for students to receive additional guidance and ensure they stay on track academically. If you have any questions regarding your child's progress or the support schedule, please reach out to their teacher...

Secondary School Weekly Newsletter Week of February 10th, 2025 Dear Secondary School Families, We have had an eventful and productive week, filled with important discussions, dedicated preparation, and exciting upcoming events. Here are the key updates from this week: Pathways for Prevention Meetings On Tuesday and Thursday nights, we held valuable meetings with Pathways for Prevention, focusing on fostering a safe and supportive environment for all our students. These discussions provided essential insights into proactive strategies for student well-being, and we appreciate all who attended and contributed to these important conversations. Carnaval Preparation in Full Swing! Our students and faculty have been working tirelessly to prepare for the much-anticipated Carnaval presentation on Friday, February 21st . Countless hours of planning, rehearsing, and creativity have gone into making this celebration a spectacular event. We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and ...

Dear Secondary Community ~ Welcome to another exciting week at Secondary School! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share highlights happening in our community. Let’s dive right in! Last week Last week, we had some important discussions with our middle school students about alcohol consumption and its impact on developing teens. It’s crucial for our students to understand these topics as they grow. We also held a parent coffee where we shared updates on the state of the secondary school, including some fantastic news about university acceptances! 🎓 Additionally, we updated all high school students on their service hours, reminding them that they need to complete 20 hours by the end of the school year. Next week Looking ahead, we are excited to host two online meetings with Eduardo Torres from Pathways for Prevention! 📅 The first meeting will be for parents of middle school students on February 11th, and the second will be for parents of high school students on February 13th. Both meetings will sta...