Helper Middle School

CSD Parents and Guardians, We understand that the information shared this week regarding a cell phone ban during school hours is a huge change for you and your students. We will communicate regularly over the next month to help you understand the implementation details. We will share data describing the rationale for the consideration, details about student expectations, and how we can work together to work through this transition together. Questions were brought to us yesterday regarding students with medical needs, how the pouches will be locked and unlocked, and the use of phones during extra-curricular activities. We have added this information to our FAQ document linked below. In the document, you will also see a link to a video showing how students unlock their pouches as they leave the school. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tDoySKzC4iHahJzCmvqMq9B-Ywv5JgO/view We hope to earn your support as we go through this process. Thank you, Mika Salas

CSD Parents and Guardians, Starting on October 21, 2024, Carbon School District is implementing a cell phone ban. Our primary goal is to reduce the overwhelming distraction to learning caused by cell phone use in school. For secondary schools, we are implementing a policy requiring cell phones to be locked in a school-provided, signal-blocking pouch. The students will be responsible for locking their phones in the pouch at the beginning of the school day. The students will maintain possession of their phones during the entire day as long as the phone remains in the pouch. We understand that this is a big change and parents will have many questions. We also realize that parents must contact their students in emergency situations. Please read through the FAQ and infographic found on our district and school websites to help answer some of your initial questions. We will continue to share information from now until the planned implementation day to help ease the transition for students and parents. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to support our students through this transition. Thank you, Mika

Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Intensive Intervention Aide at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Delivers educational interventions designed by Special Education teachers to help students meet educational, academic, life skills, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals. Assists teachers with Special Education students to enable learning with minimal disruptions to other students. Will be working directly with Intensive Intervention SPED students. Due to the varied and individual needs of each student, the Special Education Aide may provide a variety of support and assistance, and should be flexible adjusting to student needs. Will work approximately 29 hours per week. Beginning pay is $15.07 per hour. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: assisting moderate and severely disabled (physical, behavioral, sensory and/or developmental) students with adequate support to access their educational needs. Support includes being actively involved in the physical education curriculum, social interactions on field trips and at lunch, in the special education and general education classrooms, toileting, etc. This position also requires support of the overall operations at Helper Middle School. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Today, there was a law enforcement incident in Helper that resulted in Helper Middle School and Sally Mauro Elementary to be placed on "hold", which means everyone remained in the building and school was conducted as usual. The schools were supported by our school resource officers patrolling the doors and assisting people who came to the school. Due to the incident, there were changes for the busing route and walking students that live near the subdivision by the incident. Parents were contacted, and supported the school with assisting with picking up their children. Carbon District would like to thank law enforcement, parents, staff and students for supporting this safety protocol. Outside of having an "indoor recess" after lunch, the students days were not interrupted and everyone was safe and learning.

SPIRIT WEEK: Monday - Dress like your favorite movie character Tuesday - Twin Tuesday Wednesday - Color Block: 6th wear blue, 7th wear purple, 8th wear pink Thursday - Career Day Friday - School Spirit: Wear school colors!!!

REMINDER: Parents of 6th grade students, we will be traveling to the Christa McAuliffe Space Center on Thursday, October 3, 2024. This is such a fun and exciting experience for your students because they are able to participate in a space simulation activity designed to immerse themselves in roles involving leadership, engineering, science, and more. We hope that every 6th grade student participates. Please be aware that the bus will leave at 7:45 AM, so you will need to ensure you have your child to the school no later than 7:40 AM. Do not be late as the schedule is very strict, the bus will leave ON TIME. Please see Facebook and the Band app for more information and contact the school with any questions.

There will be NO activity bus running today, Thursday September 26, 2024.

PRICE PARENTS: There is at least an hour delay right now, we do not recommend that you come to Helper from Price unless absolutely necessary. Bus 163 will be here as soon as it can get through and will drop the students off at the church as normal. HELPER PARENTS: As long as you live North of Spring Glen, you may come and pick up your student if you choose; otherwise, please be aware they will be delayed on their bus route.

BUS ROUTE DELAY: Parents/guardians who have students riding a bus home from Helper Middle School. There was an accident on HWY 6 near Spring Glen Road this afternoon and bus routes WILL BE DELAYED for all of Helper Middle School. You are welcome to come directly to the school to pick up your student at 3:15 PM if you prefer. If you choose to have your student ride the bus, please be aware that it WILL BE DELAYED. Thank you for your understanding and our thoughts are with those affected by the accident. Travel safe.

Due to an accident near Spring Glen that is causing a road closure, bus routes will be delayed today, Thursday, September 26, 2024. Please be patient as we work with officials to get your students home safely.

Due to the Homecoming events, there will be NO activity bus for Friday, October 4, 2024.

TIME SENSITIVE: Homecoming Permission Form. Parents/guardians, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/Gp597mm3wb266Jpr5 in order to give your student permission to attend the Homecoming parade and the Mont Harmon vs Helper game that will be played at Carbon High School. This permission form is due no later than September 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM. For more information, please check your email, Facebook or the Band App.

Please take note of the following due dates for the end of 1st quarter. Citizenship must be made up no later than October 2nd. All missing work is due no later than October 9th. Please ensure all citizenship make up and missing work is completed by the due dates.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a part time Warehouse Worker. Must be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background screening. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Performs all functions within the scope of the warehouse for the purpose of providing warehousing operations. Participates in the receipt, storage, loading, unloading, inventory, documenting logs, and delivery of food items and school supplies. Prepares orders by pulling from stock to meet delivery requirements. Transports a variety of items. Delivers orders to appropriate schools or buildings. Ability to safely operate a variety of warehouse equipment including but not limited to delivery trucks, forklifts, and other warehouse tools and equipment. Clean all areas in the warehouse. Previous warehouse experience preferred. Regularly lift and move objects 10-50 lbs or more. This position is part-time and will work 20-29 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are today and tomorrow from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. Please do not come earlier than 3:30 PM to allow the teachers time to prepare. Hope to see everyone there.

Parents of 7th grade students, We will be traveling to Glen Ray's Corn Maze on October 8, 2024. This field trip is part of our College Career class. This opportunity allows students the chance to explore agriculture and business management. We hope that every 7th grade student participates. Please be aware that the bus will leave at 8:00 AM, so you will need to ensure you have your child to the school no later than 7:50 AM. Do not be late as the bus will leave ON TIME. Please contact the school with any questions. I have attached a flyer to this email for your convenience. Pizza will be provided for lunch. If your child does not want pizza, they will need to bring a lunch from home.

Attention Parents of 7th Grade Students: It is that time of year where we are getting ready to start the Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) meetings. All 7th grade students and their parents/guardians are REQUIRED to participate in a group PCCR meeting. These meetings will be held during Parent Teacher Conferences on September 16th and 17th from 5:30-6:00. Please plan on attending one of these sessions. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Smuin @smuinn@carbonschools.org.

Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint background screening. Assist head coach, instruct student athletes on skills and strategies, and organize equipment. Must have the ability to communicate with all stakeholders, ability to follow directions as well as knowledge of the skills and strategies of wrestling. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a part time position working approximately 10 hours per week. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org

Parents of 6th grade students, we will be traveling to the Christa McAuliffe Space Center on October 3, 2024. This is such a fun and exciting experience for your students because they are able to participate in a space simulation activity designed to immerse themselves in roles involving leadership, engineering, science, and more. We hope that every 6th grade student participates. Please be aware that the bus will leave at 7:45 AM, so you will need to ensure you have your child to the school no later than 7:40 AM. Do not be late as the schedule is very strict, the bus will leave ON TIME. Please see Facebook and the Band app for more information and contact the school with any questions.

Who is the School Community Council and what do they do? Every school must have a School Community Council (council) that consists of the principal, school employees and parents. The majority of members are parents. Parents represent parent perspectives on issues and in votes made by the council. The council is responsible to review and propose changes to academic school plans each year. Parents consult with the principal on the Teacher and Student Success Plan. The School LAND Trust Plan, a component of the Teacher and Student Success Plan, is created by the council and outlines the school’s greatest academic needs and includes an action plan to address them. The plan is approved by the local school board and then implemented at the school. The School LAND Trust Plan is implemented with funds that increase every year. The council decides how the money is to be spent in the plan. Councils have other responsibilities: • Parents may bring issues of concern to the council seeking solutions. The council may choose to address them or recommend another group or entity better suited to implement solutions. • The council may also create programs or projects to improve the parent, student, and faculty school experience. • They may make recommendations to the administration of the school and district.