Habit #1 Be Proactive
Go Wildcats!
Catch up on the newest episode of Cat Chat: The District's Official Podcast! In this episode, we discuss 8 famous alumni from Springfield! You can watch on YouTube here: https://tinyurl.com/catchatnov2025 or listen to an audio-only version on Apple Music, Spotify or iHeart Radio Podcasts by searching for the podcast's name.
❄️ We made it through the week’s Winter iReady Diagnostic with a frosty blast! Ask your student about their scores and celebrate their hard work!
⏰ Reminder: The Tardy Challenge is still going strong—every on-time arrival to class = 1 raffle entry for McDonald’s gift cards! 🍔🎁
📸 12/10 – Picture Retake Day: If your student missed the first round, make sure they bring their best smiles!
🎶 12/11 – Winter Concert: Happening in the gym during the school day.
Looking ahead: ✨🎄Holiday Spirit Week is 12/15–12/19! Students, get ready to show your holiday cheer. ❄️ Winter Break: 12/20–1/2
SCSD CLOSED 12/2/25: Due to heavy snowfall and potentially hazardous road conditions, the SCSD is closed on Tuesday, December 2. All activities, practices, games, and events will continue as scheduled unless an update is provided by 12:00 PM.
December breakfast and lunch menus are now available in the SCSD app and online! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining,' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view menus online, visit: https://scsdoh.nutrislice.com/ All menus can be translated for the convenience of our families.
Congratulations to Hayward's extreme bots team! This weekend they competed in their first competition this year and had 3 wins ! 🏆 They also won an award for the most entertaining team. Way to go extreme bots team! 🥳 🎉
Of note, click the link and nominate a deserving child for our Habits at Home feature.
https://springfieldcityoh.edurooms.com/engage/hayward-middle-school/newsletters/hayward-november-edition
Save the Date! We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity for our students to get more involved with activities during and after school. There will also be community resources and partners represented. This open house will be during our Student Led Conferences on November 20th.
Please see the flyer and check your email for additional information.
Reminder: The District will be closed on Friday, October 17 for Central Inservice Day. Classes will resume on Monday, October 20. Enjoy the long weekend, Wildcats! 🐾
November breakfast and lunch menus are now available in the SCSD app and online! To view in the app: Choose your child's building from the 'Schools' button in the bottom right corner. Then select 'Menu' in the bottom left corner and choose 'Dining,' where you can view the menu for each day of the month. To view menus online, visit: https://scsdoh.nutrislice.com/ All menus can be translated for the convenience of our families.
👋 Next week:
7th grade vision screening Tues. 10/28 👀
8th grade 10/30 - African American History Museum field trip – make sure permission slips & Final Forms are in 📝.
Fall Festival Friday 10/31 🎃 (behavior permitting).
🎉 Attendance spotlight: Mr. Moore’s class rocked 96%!
🌟 Students are also tracking grades & attendance – Think Win-Win 💪. Ask your student about their progress & celebrate their wins!
Reminder: The District will be closed on Friday, October 17 for Central Inservice Day. Classes will resume on Monday, October 20. Enjoy the long weekend, Wildcats! 🐾
