Secondary Principal Weekly Update

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!

🔹 Special Schedule & Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences – March 17-21
During the last week of the quarter, March 17-21, we will follow a special schedule:
✅ Monday-Thursday: Students will attend two extended class periods per day and will have an extended block with their Advisor for WSN Time (What Students Need) - this time is dedicated to completed projects and reviewing for assessments.
✅ Friday, March 21: Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences will take place.

Conference Day Details:

  • Prescheduled Appointments: Conferences may be attended in person or virtually.
  • Required Conferences: Some students and parents will be required to attend conferences; those families will receive a notification and must register for a time slot in advance.
  • Drop-in Session: From 1:45-3:30 PM in the Secondary Library (no appointment needed).

🔹 Middle School MAP Testing – April 1-16
Middle school students will take the MAP tests between April 1 and April 16. More details will be shared as the testing dates approach.

Wishing you all a fantastic Carnaval weekend! Enjoy the festivities, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on March 5.

Warm regards,
~Dr. Peterson

Secondary School Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

Boletín Semanal de la Escuela Secundaria
Viernes, 28 de febrero de 2025

Estimadas familias de la Escuela Secundaria,

A medida que nos acercamos al fin de semana largo, quiero tomar un momento para desearles a todos un feliz y relajante descanso de Carnaval. No habrá clases el lunes 3 de marzo y el martes 4 de marzo. Esperamos dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de regreso el miércoles 5 de marzo.

Próximos Eventos y Fechas Importantes

🔹 Copa Cougar de Secundaria – 10-13 de marzo
Nos emociona ser los anfitriones de la Copa Cougar de Secundaria en nuestro campus después de clases, del 10 al 13 de marzo. Este evento reunirá a nuestros estudiantes de secundaria en una competencia amistosa, promoviendo el trabajo en equipo y el espíritu escolar. ¡Animamos a las familias a venir y apoyar a nuestros equipos!

🔹 Convención Cultural en Santa Cruz – 13-15 de marzo
Un grupo de 20 estudiantes viajará a Santa Cruz para participar en la Convención Cultural del 13 al 15 de marzo, acompañados por la Sra. Baldivieso y el Sr. Adachi. Les deseamos mucho éxito mientras muestran sus talentos y representan a nuestra escuela.

🔹 Horario Especial y Conferencias Padres-Estudiantes-Profesores – 17-21 de marzo
Durante la última semana del trimestre, del 17 al 21 de marzo, seguiremos un horario especial:
✅ Lunes a jueves: Los estudiantes asistirán a dos clases extendidas por día y tendrán un bloque adicional con su Consejero para el tiempo WSN (What Students Need), dedicado a completar proyectos y repasar para evaluaciones.
✅ Viernes 21 de marzo: Se llevarán a cabo las Conferencias Padres-Estudiantes-Profesores.

Detalles del Día de Conferencias:
📅 Citas programadas: Las conferencias podrán realizarse de manera presencial o virtual.
📅 Conferencias obligatorias: Algunas familias recibirán una notificación y deberán registrarse previamente para una franja horaria específica.
📅 Sesión sin cita previa: De 1:45 a 3:30 PM en la Biblioteca de Secundaria (no se requiere cita).

🔹 Evaluaciones MAP para Secundaria – 1-16 de abril
Los estudiantes de secundaria tomarán las pruebas MAP entre el 1 y el 16 de abril. Compartiremos más detalles a medida que se acerquen las fechas de evaluación.

¡Les deseamos a todos un fantástico fin de semana de Carnaval! Disfruten de las festividades y esperamos verlos de regreso el 5 de marzo.

Atentamente,
~Dr. Peterson
Director de la Escuela Secundaria y Director de Aprendizaje y Enseñanza

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