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Good Afternoon South Lake Community, As we are approaching the last eight weeks of school, I want to take a moment to emphasize how critical it is for your student to attend school regularly. We are nearing the end of essential instructional and will be participating in statewide testing later this month. Our teachers are working tirelessly to prepare our students for these assessments, ensuring students are meeting mastery of vital learning targets necessary for moving forward to the next grade level, and making placement decisions for courses. The chart below illustrates the impact of chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year, which equates to 18 days/period absences. Should you need to schedule appointments, we encourage you to make these after school or on the weekends. We understand that there are situations that cannot be avoided, however, attending school is a priority. Should your student have to miss school, our teachers make all their lessons available on Canvas or Google Classroom. At this point of the year, your student is highly proficient in this process and does need to spend time at home completing their missed assignments. Should you have specific questions or need additional support for you student to regularly attend, please contact our front office or counselors at any time. Thank you!  For our 8th grade families, please see what is quickly approaching:
Have a great weekend Sharks! 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.CAASPP Testing Information Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:
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 Don’t miss out on all the fun at IPSF Summer! Choose from over 400 exciting and educational classes for students in grades PreK-12, all taught by specialized instructors and IUSD teachers. Browse classes to plan your summer and register at https://ipsf.net/classes-camps/summer/. IPSF are also offering partial scholarships to those who qualify. The application can be found on our website and families can apply through May 3. For any questions related to IPSF Summer Enrichment, please go to programs@ipsf.net.  Yearbook Make sure you get your Yearbook! To purchase your Yearbook, please go to MySchoolBucks, instructions for this can be found HERE. 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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