Start of the New School Year

Dear Parents of Incoming 8th Grade Students:

We hope that all is well and that your family has experienced an enjoyable summer vacation.  Since the start of the 2022-2023 school year is rapidly approaching, we wanted to provide you with some relevant information to assist in your child’s successful return to school. 

PLEASE CHECK BACK TO THIS LOCATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Respectfully,
Mr. Gerard Rogers, Principal

IMPORTANT UPDATES AND REMINDERS FOR THE START OF THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

• August 17th: Schedule Release 3 p.m.
• August 18th: Self-Guided Building Tour; 9am - 2pm and 4pm - 6pm. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available.
• August 19th: Self-Guided Building Tour; 9am - 2pm. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available.
• August 22nd: Self-Guided Building Tour; 9am - 3pm. Bring a copy of your student’s schedule to the self-guided building tour. Building maps and other forms will be available.
• August 29th: First Day!
• August 31st: Open House, 7 p.m.
• September 5th: Closed (Labor Day)
• September 6th: Fall sports try-outs/first week
• September 26th: Closed (Holiday)

  • Student Lunches:
    - To access a student’s lunch time in Skyward, utilize the following steps:
                ▪ Family Access
                ▪ Report Cards
                ▪ Lunch Times
• Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up:
    - Parents should drop-off and pick-up students on the school side of Washington Street.
    - Parents should not drop-off or pick-up students in front of the row homes across from the auxiliary gym. These residents have on-street parking and if those spaces are taken by our parents, the police will be notified.
    - See picture of traffic pattern.

     • Students will be assigned a locker during homeroom.
     • Students will be permitted to carry their backpack during the school day.
     • Students will be permitted to carry a water bottle during the school day.
    • Open House:  August 31st beginning at 7:00 PM in your child’s homeroom.
      - Bring a copy of your child’s schedule.

We look forward to seeing many of you during our upcoming self-guided building tours. Please enjoy the remaining days of your summer vacation.

Sincerely,
Mr. Rogers

A few Athletic Reminders for Fall Student Athletes:

• Online Registration must be completed before you turn in Section 6 Health History and Section 7 CIPPE Physical, these forms are due 2 weeks before the tryouts/season begins.
• When turning in the Health History form be sure that the student and parent has signed the the form.  
• Forms can be dropped off at the 8^th grade center from Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or emailed to Mr. Harrison at rharr@spring-ford.net
• Activity Fee’s are paid through School Pay and you will not be able to pay them until after tryouts.  You will receive an email from the athletic department with instructions.