SHAW WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 16- FEBRUARY 20,2026
Being a parent is hard work.
You are managing jobs, paying bills, handling life events, getting kids to school, making appointments, helping with homework, and keeping everything moving. Some days feel like a nonstop grind.
This month, I simply want to say: thank you.
Thank you for the early mornings.
Thank you for the long days.
Thank you for continuing to show up, even when you are tired.
I also want to encourage you to pause for a moment and think about all the good you are doing for your student. We often focus on what we didn’t do or what went wrong. But your effort matters more than you realize.
And don’t be afraid to share your story with your student.
Tell them about your work.
Tell them about your challenges.
Tell them how hard you are trying for them.
It may not always look like they care. Middle schoolers can seem distracted or uninterested. But deep down, they are listening. They need to hear about your life. They need to understand what it takes to support a family.
Your story makes an impact.
Keep sharing.
Keep showing up.
Keep going.
We appreciate you.
John Creighton Uridil
Principal
Shaw Heights Middle School
