Dear Junior High and High School Parents and Students,

I hope this letter finds you well. As we reach the midpoint of the first quarter, I wanted to provide you with an update on your midterm grades and share some important information.

Midterm grades are a crucial checkpoint in your academic journey. They offer insights into your progress thus far, highlighting areas of strength and areas that may need additional attention. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your efforts and make any necessary adjustments moving forward.

I am pleased to inform you that many of our students have demonstrated commendable dedication and perseverance in their studies, resulting in excellent midterm grades. Your hard work is truly commendable, and I encourage you to keep up the good work.

For those who may be facing challenges or are not satisfied with their current grades, please remember that midterms are not the final word. They are a snapshot of your progress and offer a chance for improvement. Here are some important steps to consider:

1. Review Your Progress: Take the time to carefully review your midterm grades and the feedback provided by your teachers. Understand where you may have struggled and why.
2. Seek Help if Needed: If you’re having difficulty in any subject, don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers for clarification or additional support. They are here to help you succeed.
3. Set Goals: Consider setting specific academic goals for the remainder of the quarter. What improvements would you like to see in your grades? How can you achieve them?
4. Time Management: Evaluate your study habits and time management skills. Make sure you allocate enough time for homework, assignments, and study sessions.
5. Parent-Teacher Communication: Parents, please engage in open communication with your children about their midterm grades. Support and encouragement go a long way in helping them overcome challenges.

Remember that we are here to support you in your educational journey. We believe in your potential and are committed to helping you reach your academic goals.

If you have any questions or concerns about your midterm grades or your academic progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to your teachers or the school administration. We are here to assist you in any way we can.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication thus far. Let’s continue to strive for excellence in the remainder of the year!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Fruit

Junior High Only

Homework Hall has started! Please make sure you are also using the JH Homework document.

High School Only

We had 75% of our High School attend the HOCO dance! Thank you to all of the students, staff, and community that dressed up and participated in our HOCO activities.

BOTH Junior High and High School

Band had a great first field performance! We can't wait to see more.

September

18 Fall Sports Pics 8-1pm

26 Fall Senior Night - 5:30pm

Mendota District #289 Affiliate Small Steps program offers services in Mendota and Earlville districts. Small Steps serves children 0-3 and their families through home visits, group connections, resource networks and child screenings. Our staff is certified by Parents as Teachers. Parents as Teachers National Center is an international nonprofit organization that promotes optimal early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.

If you are interested in being part of our program, please contact us at the numbers listed below:

Mendota 815-538-1849

Earlville 815-246-8361 ext. 32

• Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 7:55, if your child wants to participate they need to be at the school before 7:55 am. We have started serving the students upstairs so they don't have to walk to the cafeteria. The goal is to get all of the students to have breakfast.

• Please remind your child to bring a water bottle everyday.

Athletics for the week with locations: (Click this to see the updates)

Red Raider Nation

9/18-9/23

Monday 9/18

Tuesday 9/19

Wednesday 9/20

Thursday 9/21

Friday 9/22

Saturday 9/23

Where can I find the games schedule?

https://www.earlvillecusd9.org/page/athletics

Move This World Family Resources

We use this in our Academy classes. We purchased the Family account if you would like to log in and explore.

Dear Families,

To support our students’ social emotional needs and mental health, we are using a video-based social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum from Move This World. I’m excited to share that you’ll be able to access this helpful curriculum at home, too!

Social emotional learning is how students learn to process and manage emotions as well as important social skills. It includes everything from goal setting to stress management, and it provides both children and adults with tools they can use to express themselves authentically and safely. SEL helps students build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and live a meaningful life.

Below, you’ll find log in instructions:

https://sel.movethisworld.com/d2l/login

Jr/Sr High.....

Username: EarlvilleHS.Family

Password: movethisworld

Coffee with the Principal:

Coffee Conversations: Click the picture to the right to see all of the monthly topics. September 29, 2023 Social emotional supports

Please mark your calendars for the last Friday of every month (except holidays) for our monthly Parent Coffee Chats with the Principal. Each month we will have a guest speaker or a specific topic to discuss. These are informal meetings where you can bring your questions for the Principal in an open forum. Parent Coffee Chats will be on the last Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 8:30–9:30 a.m. The Parent-Principal Chats provide parents with monthly opportunities to meet with the principal as a group to discuss topics, initiatives, and issues related to student learning at the schoolwide level. The Chats are a two-way exchange whereby families and school leaders listen, learn, solve problems, and share information with each other. Every month will have a theme that is based on the feedback from the survey.