Weekly Update

Monday, April 27

• Department Meetings
• SIC Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
• Blue Jeans Monday

Tuesday, April 28

• Early Bird Math
• Q4 - Interim Report 2
• SC Ready - Reading
• After School Dance Dress Rehearsal (3:30- 6:00 p.m. in Gym)
• Art Club @ 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29

• SC Ready - Writing
• Jazz Band Rehearsal (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.)
• Spring Dance Showcase
• District Soccer Championship Games (Girls 5:00 p.m. at SVHS)

Thursday, April 30

• Orchestra Spring Concert (at PAC @ 6:00 pm.)

Friday, May 1

• AVID Field Study - 6th Grade
• English 1/ ELA Exams
• Freedom Friday
• School Lunch Hero Day
• School Principal's Day
• Jeans Day Friday

🌸 April Theme: “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body”

🧠 Mental Health & Stress Awareness

• Teach simple stress-management techniques:

• Deep breathing

• Short walks

• Talking to a trusted adult

• Watch for signs of burnout in staff and students (fatigue, irritability, low focus)

• Normalize asking for help

👉 Connects with Stress Awareness Month

🧩 Understanding Differences

• Share facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Encourage kindness, inclusion, and patience in classrooms

• Provide tips for supporting neurodiverse learners

👉 Connects with Autism Awareness Month

🍎 Healthy Habits Reminder

• Drink more water 💧

• Eat balanced meals (fruits, veggies, protein)

• Get at least 7–9 hours of sleep (students may need more)

🚫 Substance Use Awareness

• Educate on risks of alcohol and substance misuse

• Discuss long-term effects of Alcohol Use Disorder

• Promote making safe, healthy choices

🦷 Oral Health Tips

• Brush twice daily & floss

• Limit sugary snacks/drinks

• Encourage regular dental checkups

👉 Connects with Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Warm regards,

Nurse Z. Wade, RN
School Nurse
Blythewood Middle School

• Must be submitted by Mondays at 8:00 a.m.
• Complete your lesson plans by submitting them to the link below:

• Lesson Plans Google Form

• Lesson plans accessible via QR code; current and on pace.

• Agenda is posted with essential information; ensure that the day’s date is posted along with learning goal.

• Standard(s) Posted and written out in Student-Friendly Language (Please do not merely write the standard letters and numbers - this means nothing to students).

• Direct Instruction with Modeling is observed.

• Classrooms are clean and well-organized.

Direct parents to take a look at all building and district updates on your school website.