Cougar Update
December Edition
Cougar Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break. I have several important updates to share as we begin 2025:
🛼 PTA Skating Party Tonight Join the Congress PTA sponsored skating party! When purchasing tickets, please be sure to mention "Congress Middle School" to support our school.
❄️ Weather & AMI Schedules With uncertain weather conditions ahead, please note that students can access their specific AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) schedules through their team pages.
📚 Second Semester Encore Changes As we begin the new semester, students will need to log into Infinite Campus to view their updated Encore class schedules.
🌨️ Winter Weather Safety Tips:
- Stay updated on weather conditions and school announcements
- Plan extra travel time when roads may be slick
- Keep devices charged in case of power outages
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday! Please stay safe and warm during any winter weather events.
Dr. Smith Principal
Eye Care for Kids Vision Van will be Congress screening kids’ vision and getting them FREE glasses (if you qualify). In order for your child to be screened, the attached application needs to be filled out and sent back with your student. Or you can fill out the link to register online: https://practisforms.com/milesofsmilesinc/forms/icare4kids-form
This is an amazing opportunity for students to be screened at school and get free glasses if needed.
Please reach out to Congress Social Worker, Morgan Boeth with any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Morgan Boeth
Congress Middle School
Because You Care
Our employees are the reason we are so successful here at Congress Middle School and the Park Hill School District, and the Park Hill School District would like to recognize us for all we do for our students.
The Park Hill Star award is awarded monthly to any staff member in the school district. Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the form below. In addition, please send a note of encouragement to our Congress Staff, letting them know you care.
Sometimes, negative comments are made directly to our staff members or posted on social media. We want to change that narrative! We want the positive vibes to outweigh the negative vibes. Please vote for one of our staff members or send a kind note to staff members for the entire month of December.
AMI School Days
Winter months are upon us, and we've already experienced the first snow of the season. Below you will find links to our Alternative Modes of Instruction (AMI) schedules for teams. As we prepare our students for high school, we expect them to take responsibility for their learning. It may seem like they need help navigating different websites and learning platforms, but they always shine once given the opportunity. Some may take longer than others, but they all find a way. Our Congress kids are true ROCKSTARS!
