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Dear Stenwood Families,
Welcome to 3rd quarter! It is so nice to have everyone back in the building. As we start the second half of the year we want to take a minute to remind everyone that it is important to put positive routines in place. One of the most important routines is coming to school on time, each and every day. FCPS has an initiative #AttendanceMatters that looks at the research behind attendance and student success. Even just one day a month adds up, so please make sure your child is coming to school and coming on time every day. Of course, if your child is sick, please keep them home. FCPS has a website to help you determine whether your child should stay home or come to school.
We are looking forward to a wonderful 3rd quarter. If there is anything we can do to support your child or children, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Ticket Sales Open
PTA’s Stinger Sweethearts Dance
Join us Sat, Feb 8th from 2:30 - 4:00pm in the Gym for the Stingers Sweethearts Dance.
Parents, get your dancing shoes on because this one is for you too! The dance will be similar to a Father-Daughter/Mother-Son type dance. Each Stinger is asked to invite a special adult in their life to be their guest.
Ticket sales opened last week and must be purchased online in advance. Limited number of tickets are available, so get yours today!
Make it a full afternoon - Take your Stinger Sweetheart out for lunch or dinner at Blackfinn on the day of the Dance and 10% of your bill will go to the PTA. All are invited, even if you cannot attend the Dance!
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Lost and Found
Stenwood Community ~ Are you missing a hat, water bottle, jacket, sweater!? We have an abundance of them in the cafeteria lost and found. Please have your student come down and check the tables.
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Positivity Project ~ Supporting Others
When They Struggle
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This week we are working on ONE of the FIVE overarching components of the Positivity Project. Supporting others when they struggle is an important test of our character every single day.
“We rise by lifting others.” ~Robert Ingersoll
When you put others first, you look to comfort people in the small, day-to day disappointments, whether they are friends, classmates, acquaintances, family, even rivals.
Think of a time you went through something difficult and someone encouraged you. How can you pass on that act of kindness this week?
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Stenwood Parents/Guardians of
Rising 7th Graders:
There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School that 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 - some already have, 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 29th 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Tuesday Feb 4th)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:15 – 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 2020-2021 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.
Please let us know if there is a student coming that might need some additional supports/accommodations.
Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 10 – 21. KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process for sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2020-2021 school year. Course selection sheets will 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 day between (Feb 10-21) 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 5th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: 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 6, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow (Snow date is February 13, 2020)
Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet the school’s administrative team and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 10, 2020 – Friday February 28, 2020.
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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Buy Your Yearbook Today!!!
Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account. Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2020 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.
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Keep up to date with all the wonderful things happening at Stenwood on the January Memories gallery! Photos are added throughout the month! |
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Friday, February 7th - SCA Spirit Day (RED-WHITE-BLUE)
Saturday, February 8th - PTA Sponsored Sweetheart Dance, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11th - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14th - Valentine Day Parties (Grades K-6), 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18th - Clubs and Candid Pictures
Wednesday, February 19th - Spring Pictures
Wednesday, February 26th - CARES Pizza Lunch
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