Shepherd Middle BlueJay Bulletin
BlueJay Families,
This past week, our Life Skills class enjoyed a fun and memorable trip to the roller rink alongside the high school Life Skills students. It was a great opportunity for connection, laughter, and building friendships across grade levels.
This week, a few students from our Leadership class will be debuting a new way to share affirmations within our school. We’re excited to see this student-led effort encourage positivity and lift one another up.
As we move through February, please note that the trimester ends on March 6. We encourage families to check in with students about assignments and finish the term strong.
Our character focus this week is kindness — an essential part of being a responsible citizen and strong community member. Students are developing their ability to appreciate, include, and care for others, especially those who may feel left out.
How you can help at home: Consider talking with your child about what kindness looks like in their friendships, classrooms, and community — and encourage them to reach out and make a new friend.
Boys basketball has two more home games coming up on the next two Mondays. If you haven’t had a chance to come out and support them, they would love to see you in the stands!
Middle and high school students and staff are invited to participate in a Greek and Roman–inspired art opportunity connected to the High School Musical. Details about submissions and deadlines are included below.
We will also be hosting bake sales later this month to raise money for the veteran banners that will be displayed in town. Information about how students can help is shared below.
March
- 6 - Half day/ End of 2nd Trimester
- 9 - Beginning of 3rd Trimester
Teaching children effective money management is crucial for their future financial well-being. Several apps have been developed to assist parents in imparting financial literacy to their kids. Here are some notable options:
GoHenry: A financial technology company offering a Visa debit card and an educational app tailored for children aged 6 to 18. It enables parents to monitor spending, set spending limits, and assign chores, while children learn budgeting and financial responsibility.
ThreeJars: Designed for children aged 5 to 13, this platform operates like an online bank using IOUs instead of actual cash. Parents allocate allowances into three categories: Save, Spend, and Share. Children can track their earnings, set financial goals, and learn the importance of saving and charitable giving.
Introducing these tools can make financial education engaging and practical, helping children develop essential money management skills from a young age.
