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Good Afternoon South Lake Community,  I am so thrilled and proud to announce that South Lake Middle School has been recognized as a 2024 California Distinguished School! The CA Department of Education selected South Lake by analyzing data reported through the 2023 CA Dashboard, with a focus on demonstrating excellence and growth in academic achievement and ensuring a positive school climate. We are being recognized for exceptional student performance based on achieving exemplary performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, and reducing suspensions. This prestigious award is a celebration of our exceptional school. This incredible achievement is the result of the tireless commitment our devoted teaching and support staff bring to South Lake every day. Their dedication to excellence, high level of integrity, and outpouring of care for our students is unmatched. We are so fortunate to have the best students and community in IUSD and share this great accomplishment with all of you!
We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming Open House on March 7th. This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, see what your student has been learning, and connect with our community. PTSA is hosting food trucks prior to the doors opening at 6pm. Please have your student bring their Chromebook…looking forward to a fun event!  This ELPAC Parent Notification Letter is to inform the parents/guardians of our English Learner students that your child will be participating in this year's statewide Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) on Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st in the domains of listening, reading, and writing. On Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th your child will be taking the speaking portion of the assessment. You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. Test results will identify areas where your child is doing well or needs more support, so we can better assist their learning. Lastly, Middle School Program (MSP) has some exciting spring activities to check out…see flyers below for more information. Spring Break Camp Ducks Hockey Game Disney's Aladdin Have a great weekend Sharks…please note the schedule for next week includes a Minimum Day. In kindness, Belinda Averill Principal |
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| PTSA Information Stay informed on all SLMS PTSA information by subscribing at PTSA LINKS and here for our Year-At-A-Glance PTSA Calendar. SLMS GEAR: Get your SLMS GEAR and stay cozy while showing your school spirit! ORDER HERE  ASB SPIRIT WEAR: We have a limited supply of ASB spirit wear being sold on our webstore and all proceeds go to ASB. ASB Spirit Wear SHARK SHOPPE: We are looking for donations to stock the Shoppe with snacks, candy, and drinks. Please order from our Amazon link SHARK SHOPPE WISHLIST or purchase from any store and drop off in the front office. We appreciate any and all donations. This is a great incentive for our students, so please consider donating. Knott's Berry Farm - Attention 8th Grade Families Our end of year fieldtrip and celebration for 8th graders is at Knott’s Berry Farm. This event is for 8th graders only and we encourage all to participate in this fun day! The Knott’s Field Trip will be on June 6, 2024. This is an all-day school event, all 8th graders are required to ride the bus to and from school. This is not a mandatory trip, should your student not wish to participate, they are expected to come to school that day. This year, Knott’s is requiring us to purchase out tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased at MySchoolBucks, we will not be accepting cash or checks. Instructions for how to pay through MySchoolBucks are HERE. There are two payment options:
IPSF Summer Enrichment Registration for summer classes and camps is opening on March 20th…see flyers below.  Chromebook & Charger Reminders Welcome back! We have seen an increase in missing/lost chargers and lost/damaged Chromebooks during the past couple of months. Just a reminder that Chromebook insurance only covers damage and does not cover lost chargers or lost Chromebooks. The fine for a lost charger is $25 and a lost Chromebook is $225. It is part of your child’s responsibility to charge their Chromebook each night and keep their charger at home. If you have any questions please reach out to our librarian Ms. Byars at mikaylabyars@iusd.org. 7th Grade Parent-Guardian Notification Letter Yesterday all 7th grade families should have received an email detailing the upcoming Health Unit for all 7th grade students. Please make sure to read the 2023-24 Parent-Guardian Notification Letter as it contains all information about resources and what will be covered. For specific questions please reach out to your students 7th grade Science teacher or Principal Averill. Middle School Program (MSP) at South Lake If you are looking for great after school activities for your students, there are several events and classes to get involved with through our Middle School Programs hosted by the city of Irvine. Please contact Site Coordinator Karley Abeyrama at (949) 724-7190 or at KAbeyrama@cityofirvine.org for information.
As your student is getting going with their academics, please know that IUSD offers Paper Tutoring, a free resource, giving your student 24/7 access to chat with tutors for live help and assignment support. Paper helps parents and guardians avoid the cost, time, and stress of having to relearn geometry and poetry or hire a private tutor to help their child with classwork. Paper can provide support with homework help, writing feedback (i.e. editing essays), and study support. Help is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French. Students can access Paper Tutoring directly from their class Canvas Page. Some additional resources are this informational video on Paper Tutoring: Paper for Parents & Guardians and Paper Website: Unlimited Tutoring, Anywhere & Anytime. Student Attendance It is important to make every effort to have your student in school and on time. While attendance and success in school are positively correlated and directly linked, there are times when a student should stay home and absences are necessary.
OCTA Youth Ride Free Program The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is excited to announce the continuation of their “Youth Ride Free” promotional bus pass program. This free youth pass allows youth ages 6 to 18 to ride all OC fixed-route buses every day for free. The purple/orange Youth Ride Free passes are valid now through September 30, 2024 and require a new Parent Request Form for each recipient. For more information regarding the program visit: OCbus.com/YouthRideFree. To participate in the program, complete a new Parent Request Form, available using the below links, printed forms are also available in the front office. Return the completed and signed form to the front office to be issued a purple/orange youth bus pass for the 2023-24 school year.  Parent Request Form:
Bell Schedule The 2023-2024 Bell Schedule includes all the minimum days and special schedules for the year. Please make sure to review the start and end times for these schedules. Stay Connected Stay connected by checking your email for communication from South Lake and IUSD. South Lake is also on Instagram @southlakemiddleschool and our website is at www.southlake.iusd.org. |
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