This week we celebrated our amazing school counselors for all they do to support our students! CAST students created heartfelt thank-you cards and delivered them with a sweet Snerks cookie to show just how much we appreciate their guidance, care, and positivity every day.

Congratulations to Lexie Duran, Beckett Hayes, Aliison Hale, Janelee Bamford, Rheagan Hare, Josh Bohn, Gavino Palmerin, and Vincent Senten for being January’s Students of the Month. They were nominated by their history teachers for always being kind in the classroom.

The week of February 9th through 13th , our school will celebrate Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week, a time dedicated to encouraging students to practice kindness, empathy, and respect in their everyday interactions. Throughout the week, students will be challenged to look for small, meaningful ways to show kindness to peers, staff, and the school community.

RAK Week helps reinforce the importance of positive choices and strong relationships, reminding students that simple actions—such as including others, offering encouragement, or helping someone in need—can have a powerful impact on our school culture.

This past week in advisory, students focused on an important academic skill: learning how to read and use a rubric effectively. Rubrics are used across content areas to explain expectations, evaluate work, and provide feedback, but students often see them as something that is “done to them” rather than a tool they can use to improve their own learning.

To make this skill more engaging, students wrote a short, creative story using a rubric as their guide. Afterward, they used the same rubric to evaluate peer work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Students also practiced giving constructive feedback using the TAG method—sharing something they liked, asking a thoughtful question, and offering a specific suggestion. This process helped students see how rubric language connects directly to the quality of work produced.

Understanding how to read a rubric helps students become more independent and confident learners. When students can interpret expectations clearly, they are better able to plan their work, self-check before turning in assignments, and use feedback to make improvements. These skills support academic growth not just in advisory, but in all classes and beyond the classroom.

We have resumed weekly grade checks on Fridays. Parents should watch for an email from their student’s advisory teacher if their child currently has a D or F in any class. No email will be sent if grades are passing.

The battle lines are drawn for the ultimate cross-town war between the lines. Join us on Wednesday, Feb 11th to witness Kuna Middle School and Fremont Middle School clash in a gritty fight for glory where only one can rule the court. B games start at 4:15pm with A games immediately following!

Dear Students, Families, and Staff,

We have important dates coming up. Here is what we are looking forward to:

Anita Wilson, Principal

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