March 16, 2024

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

This past week included more success from our March Madness Attendance Competition, all Spring sports beginning, and many students increasing their grades during Academic Connect Time!

As a reminder, with Quarter 3 ending 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. Please review their grades in each class for any missing assignments or assessments. This proactive approach will help them find success in their coursework, remain on track to graduate, and continue to open doors for them following high school.

In addition to using PowerSchool, we recommend maintaining close communication with your student's teachers and accessing academic support on a routine basis (either by working individually with your student's teacher from 7:30am - 8:00am or 2:30pm - 3:00pm, or by visiting the HUB after school from 2:30pm - 3:30pm). Accessing additional support when needed and effectively communicating with your student's teachers is essential for your student's educational success. Regular conversations with teachers will aide in providing insight into your student's progress and create a strong support system for addressing any concerns or challenges. Your active involvement is crucial to your student's success, and as a school we are here as your partner in this endeavor. Don't hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor, teachers, or our support staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 3/18: Late Start Monday
Wed. 3/20: March Family Advisory Group (6:00pm)
Thu. 3/21 to Fri. 3/22: Spring Play (7:00pm nightly)
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

GENERATION ALIVE FUNDRAISER

We have one week left to give to combat food insecurity!

As a school, our goal is to raise $7,000 to combat food insecurity in our community! If you are able, please consider donating by this Friday, March 22nd to this cause via cash/change at lunch, or by donating via this link!

SPRING CRAFT FAIR

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

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Please join us Wednesday March 20th from 6:00pm—7:00pm in the SPHS Career Center for our next Family & Community Advisory Committee Meeting of the year! We look forward to seeing those of you who can attend, hearing feedback from you, and strengthening our family and community partnership! Our agenda for the meeting includes:

College in the High School Updates
School Culture/Cell Phones
Athletic Programming/Shift to 3A for the next Classification Cycle

For your planning, future Family & Community Advisory Committee Meeting dates include:

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

SPRING PLAY

MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE COMPETITION

Following Week 2 of our March Madness Attendance Competition, below are this week's leaders!

For the Freshman class:

Mr. Wenman 98.7%
Mr. Bloom 95.45%

For Sophomore class:

Mr. Hoenike 100%
Mrs. Guenzel 93.48%

For Junior class:

Mrs. Allen 92.4%
Ms. Cerenzia 87.5%

For Senior class:

Mrs. Kelli Jones 100%
Mrs. Ruehl 94.75%

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

Craft Fair: The class of 2024 and Class of 2025 Grad Night Committee's need help in the concession stand for our Spring Craft Fair this next weekend! Please consider helping if you have time on either of these days. Sign Up HERE!

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. March 6th, Wed. April 10th, and Thurs. May 9th