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Hive Happenings Newsletter |
Dear Stenwood Families:
Dr. Brabrand shared the school system’s proposed budget this past week. Learn more about the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
Though we would hate to see you leave Stenwood…Magnet school application and lottery information are available via this link https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery. The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 5, 2019 through April 4, 2019, and informational meetings are held in early February.
Tonight I am looking forward to hearing some of our awesome chorus members sing tonight at the 6:00 p.m. Marshall Pyramid concert!
Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek
Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name. Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.
DEADLINE!!
The last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp on the front of the yearbook is January 26th!
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Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods. |
Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.
There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.
KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Feb 6)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:00 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2019-2020 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.
Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 11 - 22
KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process with sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2018-2019 school year. Course selection sheets will still be sent home with students after curriculum night and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific of day is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.
THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 6th: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow
(Snow date is February 13, 2019)
Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet Principal Azimi and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.
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If you have not returned the student intentionform, we ask that you do so ASAP. Please take a few minutes to complete the form for each child currently enrolled at Stenwood and have your child return the form to school tomorrow. Having information about your plans for next school year help us to solidify our numbers; our student numbers play a major role in the number of teachers assigned to our school. our quick turn-around is appreciated. If you are uncertain of your plans, please simply write a brief note explaining your uncertain situation. Thank you! . |
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Upcoming Events |
1/18 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m.
1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday / No School
1/23 - Grades 4, 5 and 6, Geography Bee
1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night - 6 p.m.
1/25 - Teacher Workday / No School
1/31 - Picture Day - Club and Candid for Yearbook
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