Paws & Stripes Newsletter
Important Dates
- May 22: No School - Holiday
- May 25: No School - Holiday
- May 28: Q4 SAC Meeting (1515)
- May 29: 8th Grade EOY Celebration
- June 1: EOY Awards (1315-1430)
- June 4: School Trips
- June 9: Last Student Day/End Q4 & Sem2
- June 10: Summer Holiday Begins for Students!
- June 10: Teacher Work Day
Principal's Update
Bulldog Families,
As we enter the final 20 student days of the school year, the countdown is officially on—and what we do now matters more than ever. The end of the year brings excitement, celebrations, and major milestones, but it also requires continued focus, responsibility, and determination. Every assignment, assessment, and daily choice still plays a powerful role in final grades, opportunities, and how strongly each student finishes their journey this year.
This is the time to dig deep, stay organized, and keep pushing forward. We know the energy of summer is approaching, but Bulldogs, excellence doesn’t slow down just because the finish line is near. In fact, this is where true perseverance shines brightest.
Families, your partnership remains incredibly important during these final weeks. Please continue checking ASPEN regularly, communicating with teachers, and staying informed through school updates to help ensure a smooth and successful close to the year.
Students, you are closer than ever—now is the time to RISE UP!, stay focused, and finish with purpose. Let’s close out this school year with the same strength, pride, and excellence that got us here!!
Finish strong, Bulldogs!
Upcoming Important Dates:
- Dates to Track: Last Few Weeks
- May 11-15: StuCo Spirit Week
- F May 15: Drama Production @1800
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- M May 18: 6th and 8th – EOY trip permission slips and money DUE
- M May 18: 5th grade visits 6th grade
- Th May 21: ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE
- F May 22: No School – Holiday
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- M May 25: No School – Holiday
- Th May 28: PCS Party @ lunch (cake & farewells for PCSing Bulldogs)
- Th May 28: Q4 SAC Meeting (previous min's)
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F May 29: 8th Grade Celebration
**Please check with your student this weekend to look for/ put eyes on all assigned Chromebook pieces:
- Chromebook computer
- Chromebook cover, bag, & strap
- Charging cable
- Stylus
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- M June 1: EOY Awards Ceremony (1315-1430) (invitations to parents will be emailed) last regular BLACK Day
- T June 2: Last regular RED day
- W June 3: Movies; Locker Cleanout/Chromebook & items return (p1 – 6th ; p2 – 7th ; p3 – 8th)
- W June 3: LAST DAY STUDENT WORK SUBMISSIONS
- Th June 4: 6-8 Class Trips
- F June 5: AM: Field Day & Picnic - outdoors; Seminar: Yearbook Party - indoors
- Field Day POC: Bianca.Appiah@dodea.edu
- Yearbook POC: Kerry.Ireland@dodea.edu
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- M June 8: SILVER Day (students visit all classes)
- M June 8: Last SY25-26 PTSA Meeting – open to all!
- PTSA POC: SpangMS.PTSA@gmail.com
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W June 9: HALF DAY // LAST STUDENT DAY!!!! (no lunch service)
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8th Grade EOY Celebration:
- Invite for 8th graders/families attached (see the extra info)
- Event: May 29 @ 1800 @ Club
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RSVPs due May 21 to Juanita.Anderson@dodea.edu
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EOY Student Trips:
If you have not yet already submitted your permission slips and money to your child’s teacher – please do so ASAP so we can secure our tickets.
- 6th grade
- Eifel Park
- Due date for permission slips/money: May 18th (Only ~30 students have submitted so far)
- Busses leaving ~0830; Return ~1400
- Sack-lunch for the day of the trip (coordinate with Ms. Tijerina if an AAFES lunch is needed)
- POC: Alice.Tijerina@dodea.edu
- 7th grade
- Lux Science Center
- Kids MUST be here by 0800 as busses are leaving ASAP
- Return at 1500 (will have to hold dismissal busses for a few minutes if they are delayed returning)
- Sack-lunch for the day of the trip (coordinate with Ms. Heck if an AAFES lunch is needed)
- All permission slips are submitted!
- POC: Cami.Heck@dodea.edu
- 8th grade
- Traben Ropes Course
- Busses leaving ~0830; Return ~1400
- Sack-lunch or bring euro for the day of the trip (coordinate with Ms. Anderson if an AAFES lunch is needed)
- Due date for permission slips/money: May 18th (~50% of 8th graders have submitted so far)
- POC: Terry.Santana@dodea.edu
🐾 SpMS RE-REGISTRATION SY26-27🐾
Need Help? Registrar: Mr. Bachmann 📧 Timothy.Bachmann@dodea.edu
% of students NOT currently re-registered: 12% (23 students)
FINAL Re-Registration Deadline: May 15.
We're still missing some families and need your help if you have not completed this task, yet.
REQUIRED for all SpMS current students...
- Complete through ASPEN portal
- Yes, even if PCSing ; you will have an opportunity to indicate this
- Yes, for current 8th graders too; registration will transfer to HS
- Please update contact info, DEROS/orders, proof of address (if moved)
SY26-27 Calendar and SAC Dates
As always, thank you for your partnership in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for our students!
Bulldog Proud,
Communication Channels:
Quick Access
Reminders
- New to Spang? Please stop by our Main Office to complete registration.
- PCSing or recently arrived? Let us know ASAP!
📧 Contact our registrar at spangdahlemmsregistrar@dodea.edu
Attendance: SpangdahlemMSAttendance@dodea.edu
Registrar: SpangdahlemMSRegistrar@dodea.edu
Secretary:
Counselor: Mr. Jed Weyland, Jed.Weyland@dodea.edu
Nurse: Ms. Shannon Burrous, Shannon.Burrous@dodea.edu
Principal: Ms. Stefanie Adams, Stefanie.Adams@dodea.edu
Forgot your Chromebook at home?
- Option 1: Students can call home in the front office to ask a parent to bring their computer in from home.
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Option 2: If option 1 is not viable, students need to go to the front office to check out a 'rental' for the day so they can fully participate in their learning ('rental' Chromebooks are due returned to the front office at the end of the school day and do not go home).
Buses
- All bus-riders are REQUIRED to have their bus pass on them every day. Bus drivers will submit bus referrals to the Student Transportation Office/School if students do not have their valid pass with them, along with any other procedure/behavior discrepancies.
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Thank you for your patience as the Student Transportation Office finalizes routes. Please reach out to the STO with any questions or concerns: EMAIL EIFEL.SBO@DODEA.EDU or PHONE DSN: 324-406-6649, COMM: +49 631 7106 6649.
Communication
- You are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns! We always tell our students that communication is key, and this applies to our adults too :)
- At SpMS we support communication through the chain-of-command. Please first start with your child's teacher.
- Please reach out to your student(s)' teachers to clarify any misunderstandings or questions you might have.
Attendance
- DoDEA Attendance Policy: Parents/Sponsor/Guardians are required to report...
- Planned absences no later than the day before absence.
- Unplanned absences must be reported by 1000 on the day of the absence.
- Absences that are 3+ days require an Extended Absence Form to be completed (signed by administration and teachers, noting work that will be missed). This form is to be completed as soon as the absence is known so we can appropriately plan for the student.
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Reporting: EMAIL spangdahlemmsattendance@dodea.edu or PHONE DSN: 324-483-6640, COMM: +49-063171066640.
Join the PTSA!
Please consider joining the PTSA this year to help us support the students, teachers, and staff all year with fun events like the Monster Bash, Valentine's Dance, and with fun treats like popcorn and ice cream. These things take money, and help to execute and we want your support.
- Use the QR code to activate your membership - you can now select the Family membership and order your Bulldog swag all at the same time!
- Become a member and participate, or become a member to simply donate! All funds and hours go directly to our Bulldogs' awesome experience this year!
- Contact: EMAIL SpangMS.PTSA@gmail.com
- PTSA Store - Purchase Spirit Wear: https://epta-00030202.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Counselor's Corner
On Deployments
As the mission grows and provides new experiences for your child, we want to make sure that they are supported at home and at school.
Ms. Bridgewater, our amazing MFLC (Military Family Life Counselor) is here to support the unique challenges that our military affiliated children face. She helps by instilling ways to:
- Communicate
- Resolve Conflict
- Work through emotions
- Handle deployment/separation
- Increase self-esteem/confidence
If you are deploying at any point this school year, please consider allowing your child to speak with our MFLC and help them work through any and all emotions they might have. Permission slips are located in the front office.
Nurse's Notes
Medication During the School Day
Students are NOT allowed to carry any medication with them unless approved by the nurse/administration. ANY medication - including prescription, over the counter (Tylenol/Ibuprofen, cold medication, etc.), or supplements that is given to a student during the school day or a school-sponsored event must have a physician's order.
If you would like your student to have access to medications during school hours or events, please have your physician fill out the medication form. Once the form is completed by your physician, bring the form and the medication to the nurse's office.
FLU Vaccine
As per Army Regulation 40-562/BUMEDINST 6230.15A/AFI 48-110_IP/CG COMDTINST M6230.4G, "Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases," October 7, 2013, it is mandatory for children attending DoD-sponsored primary and secondary schools to be up to date on age-appropriate immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) unless there is documentation of previous immunization, religious exemption or medical contraindication. Parents and sponsors must provide schools with a copy of their dependent’s official proof of immunization upon initial registration and when requested by school officials to verify compliance with this requirement.
All students enrolled in DoDEA schools are required to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine annually. Other administrative exemptions will be granted on an individual basis, as in cases of documented vaccine shortages at local medical treatment facilities (MTFs). ⚠️ DoDEA mandates a 1 December deadline to receive the flu vaccine⚠️
If you have any questions - please reach out to Nurse Shannon at Shannon.Burrous@dodea.edu
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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 (NLT 1000): SpangdahlemMSAttendance@dodea.edu |
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