Good afternoon Sharks, this is Principal Smith with your Weekly Update. We have successfully finished our first week of classes, and I am so happy to welcome our new students and families, and welcome back our returning students! On Friday, I visited the Robotics class 4th period, and all students were busy delving into the robot kits and getting organized into their teams! So excited about this new class!

On Tuesday, August 22nd, we are on a Shortened Day schedule with a 1:42pm dismissal! Also on Tuesday, all grade levels will attend the Grade Level Orientation with Principal Smith and all school policies and rules will be reviewed.

Wednesday: August 23rd there is a Lunch meeting to inform all students about the process to run for Class Officer positions and the election process! Anyone interested, come on over to the MPR to learn about this process!

Friday, August 25th, will be the first Fiesta Friday! All students will gather in the front of the school to have lunch together, listen to music, play sports, and get to know each other! You are welcome to bring a blanket or towel to sit on, create your own little picnic area and relax together!

Seniors: Saturday, August 26th, will be Senior Portrait Day. Information will be going home with all Seniors tomorrow!

Looking Ahead: Wednesday, August 30th is Senior Information Night with Ms. Torres, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Ms. Torres will talk about graduation requirements, college applications, financial aid, etc…. this is a very important night for Seniors and should not be missed!

Friday, September 1 and Monday, 4 are school holidays. Tuesday, September 5th, is Student Picture Day. All students will be photographed for their ID cards and for portrait packages. More information will be coming in the week ahead!

Parents, remember, when exiting our driveway at the front of the school, you may only make a right turn. Please honor this rule so traffic moves smoothly and you safely begin your journey home. Please check the calendar on the school website, www.pearlmagnet.org for upcoming calendar events.

That’s it for this week, see you tomorrow!