Principal's Message

Dear SPMS Families,

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

We are continually looking for ways to maximize instructional time and support student learning. One of our goals this year is to reduce unnecessary time spent out of class so that students can remain engaged in instruction and take full advantage of every learning opportunity.

Over the past several weeks, we have strengthened our use of Minga, our digital hall pass system. Minga helps us better monitor student movement throughout the building while also enhancing school safety and accountability.

The system serves several important purposes:

Maximizing Learning Time: Students learn best when they are present and engaged in class. Monitoring hall pass usage helps us identify and reduce excessive time away from instruction.
Enhancing Safety: In the event of an emergency, Minga allows school staff to quickly identify where students are located throughout the building.
Improving School Operations: Data collected through Minga helps us understand student movement patterns and make informed decisions to improve procedures and student support.

Beginning this week, families will receive a weekly summary showing the amount of time their student spent out of class and the number of hall passes used during the week. This information is being shared to provide greater transparency and to encourage conversations about the importance of attending class consistently and making the most of instructional opportunities.

Please note that students are expected to have an active Minga pass anytime they are out of class during instructional periods, including visits to the nurse, counselor, media center, front office, or other approved locations. Students without a pass may be asked to return to their classroom to obtain one before continuing to their destination.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting student success. By working together, we can help ensure that every student spends as much time as possible engaged in meaningful learning.

Thank you for your continued support of South Paulding Middle School.

Dr. Vladimir Labossiere
Principal | South Paulding Middle School

9/28 - 10/2: Fall Break

10/8: Fall Pictures

10/9 - 10/16: Book Fair

10/12: Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night 4:00 - 8:00 PM

10/14: Lego Club Meeting 3:45 - 5:00 PM

10/16: Remote Learning Day

10/19 and 10/20: Parent/Teacher Conferences 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE

* Teachers will be reaching out after the break.

10/21: Write Score Assessment

10/27: Scoliosis Screening for 6th and 8th Graders ONLY

10/29: Family Engagement Night 6:00 - 7:30 PM

11/1: Daylight Savings Ends

FCA meets every THURSDAY morning at 8:00 AM in the GYM

Chick-Fil-A biscuits are available in the mornings every Wednesday $4.50 per biscuit