Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

 

Secondary Principal’s Weekly Newsletter
August 15, 2025

Dear Secondary Families,

We are off to a strong start for the 2025–2026 school year! I’m pleased to share that, despite a few minor hiccups, we successfully hosted a virtual first day of classes on August 8. Thank you to everyone—students, parents, and teachers—for your flexibility and patience as we navigated this unique opening.

This past Monday morning, our seniors were welcomed in style, complete with music, a celebratory photo shoot, and proud parents capturing the moment. It was a joyful way to kick off their final year and set a positive tone for the months ahead.

Looking ahead, we hope to see you at Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 20, from 4:45 to 8:00 p.m. Parents will hear about our Community Service Projects, then follow their child’s schedule to meet teachers and learn more about the year ahead.

I want to extend my thanks for your support with our new cell phone and tardy protocols. These changes are aimed at fostering healthy learning habits, minimizing distractions, and setting students up for success. Your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home is key.

Students have selected their first club of the year, with the first club session during Flex on Tuesday, August 19. Clubs provide a valuable opportunity for students to explore interests, build leadership skills, and connect with peers.

We also have our first Awards Assembly of the year coming up on Thursday, August 28, during Flex. More details will follow, but it will be a great moment to celebrate student achievement from last semester.

This week, we were fortunate to host Eduardo Torres from Pathways for Prevention on campus from August 11–14. He worked with students and parents in Grades 4–12 to support informed, healthy decision-making and to strengthen skills for navigating challenges both in and out of school.

Finally, a reminder to please ensure you are included in the parent chat group for your child’s grade level, hosted by your parent representatives. These channels are intended for school-related communication only and should reflect our community commitments to positive, respectful, and solution-focused dialogue.

Thank you for helping us start the school year with such momentum. Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend ahead.

Warm regards,
Dr. Peterson
Secondary Principal and DLT

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Boletín Semanal de Secundaria
15 de agosto de 2025

Estimadas familias de Secundaria:

¡Hemos comenzado con mucha fuerza el año escolar 2025–2026! Me complace compartir que, a pesar de algunos pequeños contratiempos, logramos realizar con éxito el primer día de clases de forma virtual el pasado 8 de agosto. Gracias a todos —estudiantes, padres y docentes— por su flexibilidad y paciencia al afrontar esta apertura tan particular.

Este lunes por la mañana dimos la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes de último año con música, una sesión de fotos y la presencia orgullosa de sus familias. Fue una manera alegre de iniciar su último año y establecer un tono positivo para los próximos meses.

De cara a lo que viene, esperamos verlos en la Noche de Regreso a Clases el miércoles 20 de agosto, de 16:45 a 20:00. Los padres conocerán más sobre nuestros Proyectos de Servicio Comunitario y luego seguirán el horario de sus hijos para conocer a sus docentes y saber más sobre lo que les espera este año.

Quiero agradecerles por su apoyo con nuestros nuevos protocolos sobre el uso de teléfonos celulares y la puntualidad. Estos cambios buscan fomentar hábitos de estudio saludables, minimizar distracciones y asegurar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. Su colaboración para reforzar estas expectativas en casa es fundamental.

Los estudiantes han elegido su primer club del año, con la primera sesión de clubes durante Flex el martes 19 de agosto. Los clubes son una valiosa oportunidad para que los estudiantes exploren intereses, desarrollen habilidades de liderazgo y fortalezcan lazos con sus compañeros.

También se acerca nuestra primera Asamblea de Reconocimientos del año, el jueves 28 de agosto durante Flex. Pronto compartiremos más detalles, pero será un excelente momento para celebrar los logros estudiantiles del semestre pasado.

Esta semana tuvimos la suerte de contar con la presencia de Eduardo Torres, de Pathways for Prevention, en el campus del 11 al 14 de agosto. Trabajó con estudiantes y padres desde 4° de Primaria hasta 12° de Secundaria, apoyando la toma de decisiones informadas y saludables, y fortaleciendo las habilidades necesarias para enfrentar desafíos dentro y fuera de la escuela.

Finalmente, les recordamos que por favor se aseguren de estar incluidos en el grupo de chat de padres de su grado, coordinado por sus representantes de padres. Estos canales deben usarse exclusivamente para temas relacionados con la escuela y siempre reflejar nuestro compromiso comunitario con una comunicación positiva, respetuosa y orientada a soluciones.

Gracias por ayudarnos a iniciar el año escolar con tanto impulso. Les deseo a ustedes y a sus familias un excelente fin de semana.

Con un cordial saludo,
Dra. Peterson
Directora de Secundaria y DLT



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