Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families,
This is your principal, Mr. Snyder, with your weekly update for the upcoming week.
Reminders from last week:
Students, we encourage you to wear teal this Tuesday, September 10, in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Let’s show our support and raise awareness for this important cause.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we truly appreciate your efforts in ensuring your children attend school regularly when they are healthy. Consistent attendance is vital for building strong relationships and maintaining academic progress. Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 18 or more days in a 180-day school year, which is roughly 2-3 days per month. Let’s work together to help our students succeed by ensuring they’re present and engaged.
Instruction and Assessment
Families, please check your child's backpack tomorrow for their interim report. Take some time to review it with them, and if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.
Upcoming Events:
Sept 3-10: HMES Book Fair in Hugh Mercer Library
Sept 9: Interim Reports sent home in student folders
Sept 9, 7:30pm: School Board Meeting
Sept 12: PTA Spirit Night at Sweet Frog
Sept 12: School Bus Emergency Evacuation practice drills (morning arrivals)
Sept 17, 5:30pm: SPECIAL EVENT — Viewing of What I Wish My Parents Knew at JMHS (more information on our website and to be sent home)
Sept 18: Fall School photos (individual)
Sept 18: PTA Spirit Night at Panera
Sept 26: First early dismissal day of the school year, school ends at 12:45pm
As always, we are looking forward to another productive and positive week ahead. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Your partnership is essential, and working together ensures the success of every Hugh Mercer student.
I hope you enjoy your evening and look forward to a wonderful week ahead.
Patriot PRIDE, always,
Mr. Snyder