NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELPFUL RESOURCES
RECORDED WEBINARS
If you missed any of the recent webinars, you can check out the recorded presentation below.
Effective School Solutions (ESS)
Addressing Stress & Its Impact on Learning
Join Jennifer Fightlin for her presentation on the impact that stress has on student learning. New concepts that have emerged as a result of COVID, such as virtual learning anxiety and its effects on executive functioning are explored. Here is the Parent Guide for 11.14.22 Webinar (1). View the recording here.
Challenge Success
Generation Sleepless
Back in September, SPHS hosted a presentation on Sleep with Heather Turgeon, co-author of “Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren’t Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them” speaks to SPHS parents and caregivers about her book. Please note, this presentation was given with high school age students in mind but there is relevant information for middle school students as well. View the recording here.
8TH GRADE GRAD NIGHT
DEC 2 (note date correction) – PURCHASE DEADLINE (tix/info here)
On May 19, 2023, SPMS 8th graders are invited to celebrate their promotion by sharing a night of fun and excitement with all of their 8th Grade friends at Universal Studios Hollywood! Please note this event will be in place of the traditional end of the year 8th Grade Promotion Party.
Purchase a ticket and get more information here.
List of student ID’s who have purchased tickets here.
For questions, email spmspta@spusd.net
SP COUNCIL PTA REFLECTIONS
11/29 (TUE) @ 6PM at the SPARC Gallery
Join us at the SPARC Gallery located at 1121 Mission Street. Student artwork from SPMS, SPHS, Arroyo Vista, Marengo and Monterey Hills will be featured. Also, check out the Reflections article in the South Pasadenan featuring artwork by SPMS student, Mateo Salas.
SPORTS
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Website
Check out the Athletic Boosters Web site for game schedules and information about intramurals.
Current Schedule:
Intramurals (open to all 6th-8th graders): Flag Football
Meet at the field @ 3:00pm Mon/Wed.
Competitive: Boys and Girls Basketball and Co-Ed Tennis.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
The SPMS PTA wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
