Secondary Principal Weekly Update

 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 teachers.

Cell Phone Expectations – Thank You for Your Support
We appreciate our families for reinforcing our cell phone expectations. As a reminder, middle school students are not permitted to use phones during the school day, and high school students may only use them for educational purposes. Your partnership in maintaining a focused and distraction-free learning environment is greatly appreciated!

Parent-Teacher Communication & Conferences
We encourage parents to reach out directly to teachers to schedule meetings when needed. For the most effective conversations, we ask that these meetings include the student, teacher, and parent. Open communication and collaboration help ensure the best support for our students.

Looking ahead, March 21st is our designated Parent-Teacher-Student Conference Day. Some students and families will be required to attend, while others will have the option to drop in. More details will be shared soon, but please mark your calendars for this important day.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great week ahead!

Best regards,
Dr. Peterson
Secondary Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

Boletín de la Escuela Secundaria – 21 de febrero de 2025

¡Celebrando el Carnaval – Un Gran Éxito!

¡Estamos encantados de compartir que nuestra celebración de Carnaval el viernes fue un éxito rotundo! Nuestros estudiantes participaron con entusiasmo, luciendo disfraces coloridos, presentando actuaciones llenas de energía y disfrutando del evento con alegría. Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros padres por su apoyo—ya sea como voluntarios, contribuyendo con alimentos o simplemente animando a sus hijos a participar, su involucramiento marcó la diferencia. Eventos como este destacan la fortaleza de nuestra comunidad, y apreciamos profundamente todo lo que hacen.

Informes de Progreso y Apoyo Después de Clases

Les recordamos que los estudiantes que recibieron informes de progreso deben asistir a las sesiones de apoyo después de clases. Estas sesiones brindan oportunidades valiosas para que los estudiantes reciban orientación adicional y se mantengan en camino académicamente. Si tienen preguntas sobre el progreso de su hijo(a) o el horario de apoyo, por favor comuníquense directamente con sus maestros.

Expectativas sobre el Uso de Celulares – ¡Gracias por su Apoyo!

Agradecemos a nuestras familias por reforzar las expectativas sobre el uso de celulares. Como recordatorio, los estudiantes de secundaria no pueden usar teléfonos durante el día escolar, y los estudiantes de preparatoria solo pueden utilizarlos con fines educativos. Su colaboración es fundamental para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje enfocado y libre de distracciones.

Comunicación y Conferencias entre Padres y Maestros

Animamos a los padres a comunicarse directamente con los maestros para programar reuniones cuando sea necesario. Para que estas conversaciones sean más efectivas, pedimos que incluyan al estudiante, al maestro y al padre o madre. La comunicación abierta y la colaboración nos permiten brindar el mejor apoyo a nuestros estudiantes.

Mirando hacia adelante, el 21 de marzo será nuestro Día de Conferencias entre Padres, Maestros y Estudiantes. Algunas familias deberán asistir obligatoriamente, mientras que otras tendrán la opción de acudir de manera voluntaria. Pronto compartiremos más detalles, pero por favor reserven esta fecha en su calendario.

¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y que tengan una excelente semana!

Atentamente,
Dr. Peterson
Director de Secundaria y Director de Aprendizaje y Enseñanza

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