Shepherd Middle BlueJay Bulletin
This week marks the beginning of the third trimester. A new trimester provides a natural opportunity to talk with your child about how the last trimester went and what goals they want to set as we move toward the end of the school year. For our 8th grade students, this is also their final trimester of middle school. It is a good time to begin thinking about the expectations and responsibilities that come with high school.
The start of a new trimester is also a helpful reminder about our weekly grade checks during SOAR. Each Thursday, students are expected to send an email home that includes a current grade update. Are you receiving those emails? Recently, while talking with several students about their grades, a few shared that they were unsure how they were doing because they had been copying and pasting their reports without reviewing them. This is a good opportunity to ask your child about their grades and discuss whether they are meeting your expectations and their own goals.
Our character focus continues to be Courage. Courage comes to life through action. This week, students are learning how stepping outside of their comfort zone can help them grow. Courage might look like speaking up, apologizing, asking for help, or facing a fear. We are discussing how courage often means doing the right thing, even when it feels difficult.
Try this at home: Share a moment from your own life when doing something brave made a positive difference, and ask your child to think about a moment when they felt proud of showing courage.
March
- 9 - Beginning of 3rd Trimester
- 30 - April 3 Spring Break
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/08/nx-s1-5737426/time-change-teens-sleep-screens
