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Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 16: First PTO Meeting 6:30 PM in the LRC
Friday, September 26: PTO Parent Night Out Back-to-School Raffle Night
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Empowering Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being
Panorama SEL Survey – This Wednesday
On Wednesday during SEL WIN Time, students will take the Fall Panorama Survey.
The Panorama Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Questionnaire helps us better understand and support your child’s emotional well-being. It looks at areas like mindsets, behaviors, and attitudes that are connected to success in school and beyond.
The results help us:
Identify students who may need additional support.
Build a stronger sense of belonging and resilience.
Ensure every student has a positive school experience.
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to support both the academic and emotional growth of our students.
Last Week to Purchase Device Protection Plan!
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW DEVICE!
Optional Device Protection Plan: Optional Device Protection Plan: Covers accidental damage to the device or accessories if the student used it responsibly. The plan form (Spanish) explains what isn’t covered and lists repair costs if the plan doesn’t cover them or if the plan fee hasn’t been paid. Enrollment is due no later than September 26, 2025.
Non-Refundable Plan Fee: $20, or $10 for families who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
How to Pay:
Cash or Check: Fill out the form and turn it in to our school office with payment.
Online Payment: Go to your Skyward Family Access and pay through e~Funds for Schools (no form needed).
Securly Home: The primary family contact for your child (based on your Skyward preferences) will get a link to sign up for this new parental controls app. More details will be shared next week.
Resources: How-to videos on device operation can be found on our YouTube channel.
Attendance Awareness Month
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and this year our district has joined Attendance Works’ national campaign Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow. Daily attendance is one of the most important ways to help your child succeed.
Did you know missing just two days a month can add up to nearly a month of lost learning in a year? You can find resources and tips from Attendance Works to help your child build strong attendance habits.
Thank you for helping your child show up every day - it builds good habits, friendships, and learning. Together, we can make every day count!
Grab Your Yearbook for $27 – Limited Time Offer!
It’s time to order your 2025-26 yearbook! Purchase it now at the lowest price of the year—just $27—before prices increase at the end of October. The yearbook will be delivered before the end of the school year, giving students plenty of time to sign and enjoy it before summer break.
PTO Dine & Share at Mr. Beef & Pizza – October 8
We’re excited to announce our next PTO Dine & Share at Mr. Beef & Pizza on Tuesday, October 8!
Stop by for dinner before or after conferences—or order takeout for the family—and a portion of the proceeds will go right back to support Friendship Junior High.
This is also a great night to show appreciation to our staff, as teachers will be enjoying Mr. Beef & Pizza for their conference dinner that evening.
Come hungry and support our Firebird community!
