March 23, 2024

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

As the weekend kicks off, I wanted to you about our Spring Craft Fair, hosted by our Booster Club, going on today (3/23) from 9:00am to 5:00pm and tomorrow (3/24) from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Whether you're searching for unique gifts, craving a bag of kettle corn, or simply looking to explore the creativity within our community, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Looking into the final week before spring break, almost three quarters of the way through the school year, I want to take a minute to reflect on the foundation of our school community. At Shadle Park HS, our mission is to know each student by name, story, strengths, and needs. We are committed to challenging, loving, and supporting every individual who walks through our doors. In line with this, I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of our families for their partnership in this mission. We are incredibly fortunate to be part of such a strong, caring, and connected community, and it's through our collective efforts that we continue to foster the best environment possible for all students at Shadle Park HS.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing you at the Craft Fair!

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat. 3/23 to Sun. 3/24: Booster Club Craft Fair
Mon. 3/25: Late Start Monday
Sat. 3/23 to Sun. 3/24: Booster Club Craft Fair
Mon. 3/25: Late Start Monday
Tues. 3/26: Choir Concert (7:00pm)

Thurs. 3/28: Instrumental Concert (7:00pm)
Fri. 3/29: One Lunch Friday
Mon. 4/1 to Fri. 4/5: No School/Spring Break

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

SPRING CRAFT FAIR

Don't miss the Spring Craft Fair TODAY Saturday March 23rd (9:00am - 5:00pm) and TOMORROW Sunday March 24th (10:00am - 3:00pm)!

GENERATION ALIVE FOOD PACKING DAY

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Generation Alive Food packing campaign! Your donations are still being finalized and our student action team is finalizing preparation for our food packing event this Wednesday 3/27 and Thursday 3/28 with our feeder pattern schools!

FINISHING QUARTER 3 STRONG: ACCESSING ACADEMIC SUPPORT

As a reminder, with Quarter 3 ending in two weeks (three if you count spring break) on Friday April 12th, now is the time for students to work on improving their grades and earning the highest GPA possible! Our partnership with each of you is invaluable in creating the best environment for your student to learn and grow the most both in and beyond the classroom. When talking with your student about school, we strongly encourage you to check PowerSchool regularly to keep an eye on your student's academic progress. Specifically, we encourage families to look for missing assignments and assessments students may need to take or retake.

Along with utilizing PowerSchool, one of the best methods of support is regular dialogue with your student's teachers. Our teachers, support staff, counselors, and administration can be contacted either by phone or by email by visiting our staff directory. Further, if you are in need of additional resources or supports, we encourage families to visit our resources and supports page on our website!

Finally, we encourage students to utilize the following academic support options which are available for your student daily/weekly!

Morning Teacher Access Time: 7:30am - 8:00am (Tu - F), 8:30am - 9:00am (M)
Afternoon Teacher Access Time: 2:30pm - 3:00pm (M - Th)
HUB Academic Support: 2:30pm - 3:30pm (M - Th)

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Thank you for those of you who attended our Family & Community Advisory Committee meeting this past Wednesday. The insights you provided around College in the High School, cell phones, and our athletic shift to the 3A classification are invaluable. For those who could not make it, we hope to see you at one of our future meetings!

Wednesday April 17th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Wednesday May 15th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Wednesday June 12th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE COMPETITION

Following Week 3 of our attendance challenge, I am impressed by the dedication and commitment displayed by our school community. With just one week left until spring break, it's inspiring to see our students striving for excellence.

In week 3, exemplary attendance in 4th period includes:

9th Grade: Mrs. Wilson-Furr
10th Grade: Mr. Hoenike and Mrs. Guenzel
11th Grade: Mrs. Allen
12th Grade: Mrs. Kelli Jones and Mr. Harmon

Your consistent presence in class sets a fantastic example for your peers and contributes significantly to a positive learning environment. Keep up the fantastic work!

Furthermore, I am thankful for the generous donation from McDonald's to recognize the Most Improved Class from Week 2 to Week 3. The classes with the most significant percentage improvement are:

9th Grade: Mrs. Wiyrick
10th Grade: Mrs. Rees
11th Grade: Mr. Miller
12th Grade: Mr. Harmon

Remember, every day of attendance matters, and each step toward improvement is a victory worth celebrating. Keep pushing forward, stay engaged, and let's finish the month strong!

CLASS OF 2024 UPDATES

With graduation quickly approaching, it is more important than ever that you are passing ALL of your classes NOW and making progress on recovering any failed credits through ICAN. During the month of March, Mrs. Filippini will be individually calling seniors down to connect about missing credits and current classes. She will also be sending home graduation deficiency notices to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Seniors.... In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, you MUST have all necessary credits and graduation requirements MET prior to June 8th.

During the month of March, Seniors are strongly encouraged to do everything they can to be in good standing PRIOR to Spring Break (April 1-5). This means attending all classes every day on time, connecting with your teachers about missing assignments, going in for help before/after school for support (HUB or with specific teachers) AND communicating when you need help.

You have ONE MONTH until Spring Break to start working on your grades and improving your attendance. DO NOT wait until after Spring Break to get your grades to passing.

PowerSchool is the BEST way to monitor grades in REAL TIME. If you don't have access to PowerSchool, please contact the counseling office at 509-354-6704.

BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES

Next Booster Club Meeting: Mark your calendars for Tuesday April 9th at 6:00pm for the next Booster Club Meeting. The meeting will be held at Kelly Brady on the corner of Wall and Country Holmes Blvd.

Golf Tournament: Join us for the Annual Shadle Park Highlander Golf Tournament Fundraiser. It’s a four person scramble on May 11th at 1:00 pm. The tournament will be held at Downriver again this year. The first 36 paid foursomes will be guaranteed a spot. Register HERE! For more information about upcoming SPHS Booster Events, please visit www.shadleparkboosters.com!

CLASS OF 2024 GRAD NIGHT

Upcoming Meetings: Mark your calendars for our next three meetings. They will be at 6:00pm at Shadle Park HS in the Career Center: Wed. April 10th and Thurs. May 9th