Paws & Stripes Weekly School Newsletter

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May 5, 2025

Important Dates

Mon 05 – Fri 09 May: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Monday 05 May: DCAS Literacy Testing (last literacy section)– 6^th and 7^th (AM)
May 6: School Nurse's Day
Weds 07 & Fri 09 May: DCAS make-up testing dates
May 9: Little Mermaid drama production! (1800)
May 12: PTSA mtg at 1500
May 14: StuGov - 80's Spirit Day
May 15: Student Technology Soft-Return (checking that students have all issued technology in prep for end of year return on 06 June)
May 15: SpMS Fine Arts Extravaganza (1700-1900)
May 15: SAC Q4 mtg

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Principal's Update

Principal's Update for 4 May 2025

Stefanie Adams Photo 2024 — Ms. Stefanie Adams, Principal

Hello Bulldog Nation!

Apologies for the delay – I was cooking lunches for the teachers and staff all day Sunday 😊

Reminder: Ms. Kohr will be out of office through June 2. Please email me if you need something immediately. She will also forward me anything that comes in for attendance and registration.

Not to overwhelm... but we're getting SO CLOSE to the end of the year!! Here is the "short" list of what to track for the remainder of the year.

Things to track...

Mon 05 – Fri 09 May: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – LAST CALL! Form closes at 1800 on Tuesday!
- Send a special note of appreciation to staff members:
- Support the PTSA for Teacher Appreciation Week: We are so lucky to have such amazing educators. 🥰
  - Wednesday’s Stock the Fridge
  - Thursday’s Breakfast:
  - Questions POC: spangms.ptsa@gmail.com
Monday 05 May: DCAS Literacy Testing (last literacy section)– 6^th and 7^th (AM)
May 6: School Nurse's Day
Weds 07 & Fri 09 May: DCAS make-up testing dates
May 9: Little Mermaid drama production! (1800)
May 12: PTSA mtg at 1500
May 14: StuGov - 80's Spirit Day
May 15: Student Technology Soft-Return (checking that students have all issued technology in prep for end of year return on 06 June)
May 15: SpMS Fine Arts Extravaganza (1700-1900)
May 15: SAC Q4 mtg
May 16: Substitute Appreciation Day!
May 16: Honor Band Event
May 20: Last Day the Information Center/Library will be open. All books due!
May 23: No School
May 26: No School
May 29: StuGov hosting movie after school in commons
May 30: 8th grade EOY celebration (Eifel Club; 1730-2030)
June 2: EOY Awards (details coming soon!)
June 3: Field Day!! Interested in volunteering?? Contact Bianca.Appiah@dodea.edu
June 5: IAC Q4 mtg at ES
June 6: Student EOY closeout -- Clear out lockers; return Chromebooks during Seminar
June 6: Last day student work accepted
June 9: PTSA mtg at 1500
June 10: MS yearbook signing event in commons (8-930) & fun seminar
June 10: Early release (1125) (no lunch served) - STUDENTS’ LAST DAY!!

GOAL: SY25-26 Supply Lists and SY25-26 Student Schedules will be distributed before students leave on June 10.

Bulldog Bulletin Board: https://sites.google.com/student.dodea.edu/spms/home

The BBB is a portal of communication for all your teachers and school information. Be sure to explore the Teacher’s Pages to see assignments, syllabi, and important information from your teacher and more!

Have a great week Bulldogs!

Ms. Adams

Come join the Artificial Intelligence and Creative Thinking Club Explore AI by creating images, text and audio. Solve logic puzzles. Create and edit video with the camcorder. Do paper crafts that involve measuring and folding. Meets Tuesday, May 6. Monday May 12 and Thursday May 15.

Drama Club presents The Little Mermaid May 9 at 6:00 PM

Student Government Spirit Day May 14, 2025 Dress in your retro 80’s gear

Students need to bring their Chromebooks and all accessories on May 15 for inspection. Parents will receive notifications about missing parts.

Fine arts extravaganza May 15, 2025 from 5 to 7 PM Visual Art Displays and Band and Choir Performances

Come to a free movie on May 29 at 3:00 PM in the Commons. Popcorn is $1 and Drinks$1. Sponsored by STUCO

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Artificial Intelligence and Creative Thinking Club

Come join the Artificial Intelligence and Creative Thinking Club
Explore AI by creating images, text and audio. Solve logic puzzles. Create and edit video with the camcorder. Do paper crafts that involve measuring and folding. Meets Tuesday, May 6. Monday May 12 and Thursday May 15.

Tue, May 6 2025 , 3pm - 4pm CEST

Little Mermaid Drama Production

Come see our amazing Bulldogs in their rendition of The Little Mermaid! Friday, May 9 at 6:00 PM in the Commons.

Fri, May 9 2025 , 6pm - 7pm CEST

Spirit Day May 14

Student Government Spirit Day May 14, 2025 Dress in your retro 80’s gear

Wed, May 14 2025, All day

Chromebook Soft Return

Students need to bring their Chromebooks and all accessories on May 15 for inspection. Parents will receive notifications about missing parts.

Thu, May 15 2025, All day

SAC Meeting (School Advisory Committee)

The School Advisory Committee (SAC) is composed of parents, teachers, sponsors, Command and students. They share responsibility to establish priorities, annual objections and actionable steps to school improvement. Our next meeting is May 15 at 3:00 PM in The Commons.

Thu, May 15 2025 , 3pm - 4pm CEST

Fine Arts Extravaganza

Fine Arts Extravaganza 15 May 2025 from 5 to 7 PM Visual Arts Displays Band & Choir Performances

Thu, May 15 2025 , 5pm - 7pm CEST

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Grade	Regular Hours	Wednesday Hours
6 - 8	8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri)	8:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. (Early Release for Students)
Teachers	7:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
Office	7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Mon - Fri)

It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.