Dear Summerside Families, 

As we head into Spring Break, we hope everyone gets the opportunity to slow down a bit this next week, to rest, read a good book, and recharge for the last two months of the school year! Our students have been working hard, and we know you have too in getting your children to school on time each day, making sure they are well-rested, ready to learn, and supporting their homework completion at night. Spring break allows for a little less stress and time to reset routines to finish strong! We will look forward to seeing our Eagles back at school Monday, April 10, 2023!

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Courtney & Ms. Lowe

P.S. Look for the next Summerside Eagle Update on 4/15/23. 

Cell Phones and Smartwatches

We are noticing many Summerside students are bringing cell phones and/or Smartwatches to school and using these devices during school hours.   Please be aware that using a Smartwatch or cell phone during school hours is prohibited, per West Clermont School Board Policy.  The usage of devices during school hours is distracting to all learners; please remind your child to reach out to their teacher if they need assistance or need to communicate with you during the school day.

West Clermont Parent Student Handbook (linked above)

26. Wireless Communication Device - Failure to follow policy. Students may possess and use wireless

communication devices (WCDs) on school property, school provided transportation, or at

school-sponsored activities only during approved times and for approved purposes.

West Clermont School Board Policy-

5136 - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

For purposes of this policy, "personal communication device" (PCD) includes computers, tablets (e.g., iPad-like devices), electronic readers ("e-readers"; e.g., Kindle-like devices), cell phones, smartphones (e.g., iPhones, Android devices, Windows Mobile devices, etc.), and/or other web-enabled devices of any type.

Students may use Personal Communication Devices (PCDs before and after school, during their lunch break, in between classes as long as they do not create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment, during after school activities (e.g., extra-curricular activities), or at school-related functions. Use of PCDs, except those approved by a teacher or administrator, at any other time is prohibited and they must be powered completely off (i.e., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight.

Summerside currently has two Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Teams that meet monthly. Our goal is to ensure all students have access and support to our building-wide plan and to provide extra assistance to those students who struggle behaviorally.

Our Summerside Building Wide PBIS expectations are:

• Take Care of Yourself                                 

• Take Care of Others

• Take Care of Summerside

When teachers and/or other staff notice any particular student struggling with expectations on a consistent basis, that student may be referred to our PBIS Tier 2 Team.  The team reviews data to determine if more support is needed. 

We would like to make sure parents also have an avenue for referral to the PBIS Tier 2 Team. If you feel your child needs additional behavioral support at school please contact your child’s teacher.  Your child’s teacher will be able to provide some insight and a referral may be sent to our Tier 2 Team.  A member of the PBIS Tier 2 team will be in contact if the referral is found to warrant adding your child to our Tier 2 intervention.

Mr. Moore gets SLIMED!

Top earners from the Jump For Heart- American Heart Association Fundraiser slimed Mr. Moore on Thursday afternoon! Hope he brought an extra shirt....

Building to Building Transfer Requests

Building to Building Transfer Request applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available April 1st- May 15th.   

Families can access the 2023-24 Building to Building Transfer Request application in their parent portal by clicking on the Forms icon in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and then choosing the Enrollment tab. 

Families of students grades 1-5 will be notified on May 30th with the status of their applications. Kindergarten students will be notified on August 1st. 

Families may contact Central Enrollment at 943-5042 or enrollment@westcler.org with any questions. 

Your Voice Matters More Than Ever!

West Clermont is hosting a series of 25 IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Focus Groups in March and April. Each focus group will include 8 -10 participants and lasts about an hour. We’re eager to have people from these community groups involved:

• Parents and Caregivers

• Teachers and Staff

• Alumni

• Local Businesses and Service Organizations

• Local Faith-based organizations

• Residents and community members

In-person focus groups will be held during the day and early evening at West Clermont High School. Virtual focus groups will be held in the evening and allow you to participate from home using Zoom. All sessions will be seeking your insights on creating FUTURE-READY STUDENTS. This is an opportunity for you to join a group of other community members that care deeply about the future of West Clermont. Sign up today, and we’ll contact you with more information about dates, times, and topics.