Dear Parents,

I hope you all have had a relaxing Christmas Break and a Happy New Year.  We are  excited to start fresh at SBM in 2019 with a sharp academic focus.  While report cards go home on FRIDAY, it's important to note that TODAY is the day for a reset.  No matter a student's grades or standing here at SBM, everyone has room for improvement.

I'm hoping to see a new spark of energy and enthusiasm for learning in every eagle on campus.  I know that in the hustle and bustle of daily family life, school sometimes gets pushed aside, but please make it a priority for your family.  The most important gift we can give your child is that of an excellent education.  But like all gifts, it must be appreciated and used daily.  I challenge you and your eagle to talk every day about what it is that your child learned each day...in every subject.

Ask your kiddo this question each day:  "What did you learn today?"  And go down the list for each subject, but don't stop there.  Ask them what interested them about it.  Or ask "What else would you like to know about this?"  This type of daily learning review is important for the retention of information and learning.  Plus, it gets YOU involved.  But keep it fun; you don't want it to be a chore, and you surely don't want to give out detentions. ;)

Before the year moves any further, take some time to go through your child's school bag and get it organized.  As much as middle schoolers want to be independent, they still need our help with some of these things.

Here's to a successful new year!  Best of wishes to every Eagle Family for a happy and healthy 2019.

Mrs. Angela Seibert