​Dear parents of middle school students at SCS,

We are reaching out to let you know that today we had our first grade 6-8 assembly in many years. This was a chance to review middle school rules and expectations now that Covid restrictions have been lifted. Some of the rules for middle school students are different than those for high school students. This can sometimes cause confusion and frustration as gr 6-8 students are not allowed the same freedoms as their peers in high school.

Here are the main reminders covered at the assembly:

                -sign in at the office if you arrive after the bell

-middle school students are required to be signed out by a guardian and are not otherwise able to leave property during the school day unless supervised by their teacher

-middle school students eat snacks (10:40-11:00 am) and lunch (12:00-12:15pm) in the cafeteria. From 12:15-12:35, students can stay in the cafeteria, go to the gym, go outside, go to the library, or stay in the main lobby of the school.

-middle school students do not have access to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) internet connection at the school. Phones at school are becoming a significant distraction and need to stay in pockets, back packs, and out of site during instructional time unless directed by the teacher. Students are not allowed to take pictures or videos of other students or staff at school or on the bus. As guardians, if you need to contact your child during the day, please call the office or wait for one of the break times listed above.

-we are fortunate to have partnerships with the Just Friends Food Bank and other organizations to provide food and hygiene products for students in need. While all students have access to these resources, it is important that we respect this and use only what we need.

We have amazing students at SCS. Thank you for all you do to support them and us in our work.

Sincerely,

Katherine Loughrey, Principal​