We will not be sending home a paper copy of the newsletter this month and going forward. If you would like a newsletter in a paper version, please notify your child's Advisory teacher or the middle school's office.
Thank you.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
MEAP Schedule
We will begin our MEAP testing next week. You will find our schedule on the left side of this page. Please try to have your child(ren) at school at the start of the day and avoid any appointments for the start of the school day. Make ups for students interfere with their regularly scheduled classes. Thank you for your consideration.
Monthly Newsletter
The monthly newsletter should be coming home with your students today. This month we are sending home paper copies. Going forward we will not be doing so. All other newsletters and communications will be via email and this blog. If you wish to receive a paper copy, please let the office know. There is a section in the newsletter that can also be completed and returned to the office.
Thank you.
Thank you.
7th Grade ArtPrize Trip
Our 7th graders will be heading to downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday, October 4, to experience ArtPrize. We will depart around 8:30 and we will arrive back to school by 2:00. Students will eat lunch at Rosa Park Circle. Attached is the letter that went home to parents today: ArtPrize Parent Letter
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Welcome Back!!
It is a new school year with new opportunities. We are facing the obvious challenge of bringing the best out of our students while being introduced to new challenges brought on by the implementation of a new master schedule.
I realize that there have been many questions and concerns about how the changes are affecting things like Unity Games and 6th Grade Camp. We are still planning to have these opportunities for our kids. Due to issues with getting things scheduled and no availability at the times that we need availability, we will be moving both of these into the Spring of 2013. Stay tuned for further information.
The students really seem to have adjusted seamlessly into the new scheduling format. We have had students arriving on time and no issues with behavior. We are very pleased with and proud of our students for their citizenship and diligence in these areas. Way to go Spartans!
A newsletter will be coming out this October. Once again we will start with a paper copy but transition into a digital version the rest of the school year. Parents will be given the opportunity to request a paper version if a digital copy is not desired. In order to best serve our families with communication, please be sure to keep your email address updated in PowerSchool. We pull our email lists from this source and accuracy is obviously key.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve your children and your family. We are looking forward to an excellent school year.
Al the best,
Joel Stoner
I realize that there have been many questions and concerns about how the changes are affecting things like Unity Games and 6th Grade Camp. We are still planning to have these opportunities for our kids. Due to issues with getting things scheduled and no availability at the times that we need availability, we will be moving both of these into the Spring of 2013. Stay tuned for further information.
The students really seem to have adjusted seamlessly into the new scheduling format. We have had students arriving on time and no issues with behavior. We are very pleased with and proud of our students for their citizenship and diligence in these areas. Way to go Spartans!
A newsletter will be coming out this October. Once again we will start with a paper copy but transition into a digital version the rest of the school year. Parents will be given the opportunity to request a paper version if a digital copy is not desired. In order to best serve our families with communication, please be sure to keep your email address updated in PowerSchool. We pull our email lists from this source and accuracy is obviously key.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve your children and your family. We are looking forward to an excellent school year.
Al the best,
Joel Stoner
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Change in Michigan Adventure 8th Grade Trip
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
We have held an annual trip to Michigan Adventure for our 8th grade students. We are, of course, doing so again this year. Our trip has been planned for June 1, 2012, for months. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not get the information in time and we are facing a nasty weather day this Friday. Some students have asked about rain and storm delays at the park. Here is what is posted on their website, http://www.miadventure.com/faq,:
Michigan's Adventure does not close due to poor weather. On rainy days, some rides may close for safety reasons, and will be re-opened as soon as safely possible. If lightning is overhead, all rides will close until the lightning passes. The park remains open, and the rides will re-open as soon as the lightning has passed and it is safe to do so.
The waterpark does not open on days when the air temperature does not reach 65 degrees within 2 hours of opening. Temperature does not affect the operation of the amusement park.
The waterpark does not open on days when the air temperature does not reach 65 degrees within 2 hours of opening. Temperature does not affect the operation of the amusement park.
Our local weather forecasters are calling for a range of temperatures for a high this Friday from 59-62 degrees. Therefore, we are moving the trip to Monday, June 4, where the forecasts are calling for 78 degree weather. We will depart at the same time and return to Sparta at the same time as planned. The only change is next Monday versus this Friday. We communicated this change the students today. We apologize if this creates any complications for you or your children.
If you have any questions or need my assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Joel Stoner
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