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    Good Afternoon, Trojan Families,

    I hope you are enjoying your weekend and this beautiful fall weather! We’ve officially completed the first five weeks of school, and we continue to encourage students to reflect on their progress so far and set goals to make the next five weeks even stronger.

    Below are some important updates and reminders for the upcoming week:

    On-Time Behavior

    Beginning this week, we will be tightening expectations around on-time behavior.

    • 1st Offense: Verbal warning

    • 2nd Offense: Phone call home

    • 3rd Offense and beyond: Lunch or after-school detention

    We also recognize that things happen from time to time. If a situation occurs that is out of your child’s control, please encourage them to find an adult in the hallway who can assist and help them get to class. The more students self-advocate, the better!

    Open House – Thursday, October 9

    We look forward to welcoming you to our Middle and High School Open House this Thursday evening from 5:30–7:00 PM.

    • Families will have the opportunity to tour the building, connect with staff, and see the great work students are doing.

    • Food trucks will be on site—so come hungry!

    • We will also be collecting donations for our Food & Hygiene Drive to support community members during the holidays.

    No School – Friday, October 10

    There will be no school for students on Friday due to Superintendent’s Conference Day (K–12).

    End of the 5-Week Marking Period

    Friday marked the close of the first 5-week marking period. Please take time to:

    • Review your child’s grades together.

    • Encourage them to focus on the “little things” that make a big difference.

    • Reach out to teachers early with any questions or concerns.

    • Monitor progress regularly on Infinite Campus.

    Academic & School Readiness Reminders

    To support your child’s success, please remind them to:

    • Be on time to every class.

    • Charge their Chromebook each night.

    • Stay engaged and ready to learn each day.

    Important for 8th Grade Families

    Please have your student check the 8th Grade Google Classroom for an opportunity to see Hamilton!

    We need your help finalizing the 8th Grade Trip!

    • To move forward, we need at least 160 students committed to attending and paying the trip cost.

    • Currently, fewer than 160 students have voted, and four of the trip options are separated by only a handful of votes.

    To ensure the decision is fair and representative, we are keeping the vote open for one more week. Please encourage your child to cast their vote so their voice is included in this exciting opportunity.

    Yearbook Announcements

    Help us capture this school year’s memories! Please share your photos from middle school events:

    Take 2 Minutes, Make a Big Difference!

    The Income Data Collection Form has replaced the free/reduced-price meal application now that all meals are free in New York State. Completing the form only takes a couple of minutes and can provide benefits such as:

    • Reduced utility costs

    • P-EBT benefits

    • Exam or college application fee waivers

    It also directly impacts funding for our schools. Please see the attached flyer and take a few minutes to complete the form today.

    Bulletin Highlights

    • Counselor’s Corner: Check out the new process for students to schedule appointments with their counselor.

    • Day Rotation Schedule: Please review with your child to help them stay on track. We will begin hall sweeps on Monday, October 6 to encourage on-time arrival.

    • Athletics: Upcoming events are listed in the Athletics section.

    • Photo Updates: September photo highlights have been added to our slideshow. We will update weekly and archive monthly.

    SEL Survey for Grades 3–12

    Students will complete a short (20–30 minute) online survey in school that focuses on:

    • Relationship skills

    • Responsible decision-making

    • Social awareness

    • Self-management

    • Self-awareness

    Results will be used to guide support and services.

    Upcoming Events

    • Parent Exchange – October 15 (flyer attached)

    • Open House & Food/Hygiene Drive – October 9

    • Districtwide Fall Family Fest – November 8

    Attached Flyers/Reminders

    • Start-of-Year Reference Documents

    • Partners in Progress with Superintendent Jeremy Smalline

    • YONDR Pouch Replacement Information

    • Parent Exchange (10/15)

    • Districtwide Fall Family Fest (11/8)

    • Open House Food & Hygiene Drive (10/9)

    Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we are creating a safe, welcoming environment where all students can thrive