School Crossings - Back to School Update and Newsletter

Dear SDMA Families and Staff,

It has been great to see so many students and parents at school this week for schedule/chromebook pick up and freshmen orientation at MHS, and at 6th grade orientation at MMS. Training was held for new teachers this week and the rest of the SDMA staff will be in next week to get ready for the 2023-2024 school year.

In addition to the summer update that was emailed at the end of July and the Back-to-School Newsletter that was mailed out this week, here are some reminders and important information about the beginning of the school year.

• Annual Meeting- August 21- the school district will be hosting this year's annual meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 21 in the MHS Tiered Lecture Hall. If you would like to hear more about the school district's business operations, please review this year's annual report, the annual meeting presentation slides, and attend the annual meeting.
  
  
• First Day of School- August 29- The first day of school will be held on Tuesday, August 29. There is also a "Freshmen First Day" and K-8 "Meet and Greet Day" on Monday, August 28, but the first day with buses and classes for all students will be August 29. Please see the district calendar for more information.
  
  
• Anxiety & Autism Presentation- Please see this flyer for a special presentation that will be hosted at MMS on August 28. As noted on the flyer, there is also a hybrid option available.
  
  
• MHS Sports Schedules/Programs- The most up-to-date schedules for the 2023-2024 school year can be found on the school district website. This year the school district will be using new digital programs for all home events, so please look for the QR code posters at the event or find the link in the event description if watching the livestream at home. Here is a link to the program for tonight's football game vs. Rice Lake.
  
  
• Menomonie Parks & Recreation Activities- Fall registration for Menomonie Parks and Recreation activities begins on September 6. Click on the link to preview the Fall Brochure. If you have questions, contact the Menomonie Recreation Department at 715-232-1664.

Enjoy the last few days of summer break...........we are looking forward to seeing students for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 29.

Joe Zydowsky