Shady Point School District

We are thrilled that Josh Blaylock, LeFlore County Commissioner for District 2, stopped by to generously donate school supplies to our school. His contributions will go a long way in supporting our students and ensuring they have the tools they need for a successful school year.

Important Dates and Updates for the Upcoming School Year As the new academic year approaches, we are pleased to announce key dates and updates for our school community: School Start Date The first day of school is set for September 3rd. We look forward to welcoming students back for an exciting and productive year. Free Lunch Program We are proud to continue our commitment to student well-being by providing free lunches for the 8th consecutive year. Ensuring that all students have access to nutritious meals remains a top priority. School Supplies For over a decade, we have been dedicated to supporting our students' academic success by providing all necessary school supplies. This tradition will continue, ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools they need to thrive. School Enrollment Enrollment for the upcoming school year will begin on August 1st. Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete the enrollment process promptly to ensure a smooth start to the year. For a detailed view of the school calendar and additional information, please visit our online calendar at https://5il.co/2rfv0. Enjoy the next six weeks, and we look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Today is a special day for one of our warrior family. Today is Mr. Dan's birthday. If you see him out and about, say hi and wish him the best. Happy Birthday Mr. Dan!!!

Tomorrow is the last day of summer school!!! Our students will enjoy playing at John Bell Jr. Park in Ft. Smith in the morning, then they are off to the Alma Aquatic Park! Please remember to send a towel and a change of clothes for your child(ren) and labeled sunscreen if you wish for it to be reapplied during the day. Lifejackets will be provided by the park, but they may bring their own if you would like. Expected arrival back to Shady Point is 3:00. Updates will be made to our FB page if necessary.

Colt, Ronna, and Bella are are delighted to announce the arrival of Colter Dunigan! Born on June 18th at 6:00 PM, he weighed in at 8 pounds and measured 19.5 inches long. We warmly welcome him to our warrior family.

Our Summer School students will be visiting the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum in Seminole tomorrow. The attached reminders will also go home with all students at the end of the day. Please have all students to school on time, as the bus will leave promptly at 8:00, and will return at approximately 3:00.

This week is busy. Be sure to return your forms for Tuesday's OG&E event. Wednesday is the magic day, and Thursday is our Zoom Trip to the Toledo Zoo. Friday wraps up our week with the little ones going to the Monkey House and the older students visiting the Marshal's Museum. Join us for some summer fun. Here is the link to the OG&E event's information.... https://5il.co/2nf88

We are pleased to share with you the link to all the summer school resources, including menus and calendars. Please be sure to check back often for any updates or changes. https://www.spk12.org/documents/summer-school/641947

Due to severe weather in our area tonight, the safe room will be open should a tornado warning be issued.

Accepting applications for the following position: SHADY POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS is accepting applications for an Early Childhood Teacher for the upcoming school year. Applicants should hold an Early Childhood Oklahoma teaching certificate. All applicants should submit a resume and references with any other pertinent information to: Bruce Gillham, Superintendent, Shady Point Public Schools, 22838 Wheelus St, Shady Point, OK 74956. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Shady Point Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We trust that all had the opportunity to appreciate today's astronomical phenomenon. As a reminder, on April 9th, Shady Point Schools will resume regular operations. Please remember the scheduled parent-teacher conferences on Thursday evening, and note that there will be no classes on Friday, April 12th

Attention Parents: Due to possible weather issues this afternoon, we will be dismissing school and running buses at 1:30. This should give everybody time to get home before the weather arrives. We will contact you as soon as possible to get ahead of any issues that may arise. If you want to come pick up students, please feel free to do so. We want everybody to be safe and feel this is the best way to ensure that happens.

In light of the potential severe weather tonight and the possible use of our safe room the district wishes to inform everyone of the following rules: https://5il.co/2gjyp

Success Through Academic Recognition (STAR) An incentive program for Choctaw members enrolled in grades 2 through 12 that rewards students for academic excellence and encourages success in the classroom. ELIGIBILITY Students must be enrolled in grades 2-12 and possess a Choctaw Nation tribal membership card. Incentives are given twice a year at the end of each semester for the following academic achievements: All A's: $50 gift card All A's and B's: $25 gift card Perfect Attendance: $25 gift card HOW TO APPLY Recent graduates for the immediate funding cycle shall apply, (i.e., May graduates shall apply for spring funding). Apply in the Chahta Achvffa member portal. Application Dates: Jan. 1 – April 1 (for the previous Fall semester) June 1 – Sept. 1 (for the previous Spring semester) https://5il.co/2g5a4

Attention Parents: The school instituted a Medical Lockdown today just before noon. We had a student who needed medical assistance and an ambulance on campus. Parents were notified, and the situation was handled perfectly. Thanks to the staff and students for their quick actions.

Good luck to the JH girls as they travel to state tomorrow. Travel safe and bring home the hardware. Here are the brackets and maps.

Come show your warrior spirit!!! In order to send our girls off in style to the state tournament, there will be a pep rally today (2/7/24) at 2:45 in the gym for any parents/supporters that would like to join us.

Here is the link to Maple Schools for tomorrows' games. Map and brackets are attached. https://shorturl.at/hBX07 Maple Schools 904 S Maple Rd, Calumet, OK 73014

Field Trip Update: Middle school students will be returning at 4:45.

To be extra cautious tomorrow morning, Shady Point will close school on Monday, January 22. We expect the roads to be dangerous and do not want to take any chances. Tomorrow will be a snow day, so no virtual work will be assigned.