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Dates to Remember
January 13
IAC Meeting 3:30 - 4:30pm
January 15
STEMposium Applications Due
Space Camp Applications Due
Last Day of Quarter 2
January 16
No School for Students
January 19
Holiday
January 21
Spell Down during Advisory
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Welcome back! I hope our students and families had a restful and enjoyable break. As we return to school, we are taking time to reset expectations, revisit routines, and refocus on what it means to be responsible, respectful, and engaged members of our school community.
I want to take a moment to celebrate our students. They have done an outstanding job this year, and we are incredibly proud of the growth we’ve seen academically, socially, and behaviorally. From increased confidence in the classroom to stronger collaboration and problem-solving skills, our students continue to rise to expectations and show perseverance every day.
As we head into the final week of the quarter, this is an important opportunity for students to finish strong, reflect on their progress, and demonstrate their learning. Our staff is committed to supporting students with clear expectations, encouragement, and high standards as we close out the semester.
We are also looking ahead with excitement to Semester 2 and the opportunities it brings for continued growth and success. We value our partnership with families and look forward to working closely with students as we begin this next chapter together.
Please be sure to check the Dates to Remember for upcoming events, important dates, and opportunities to get involved.
Thank you for your continued support, and welcome back!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Gamble and Mr. Myrga
At Patch Middle School, both Aspen and Google Classroom play important roles in keeping families informed, but each serves a different purpose. Understanding the difference helps parents and students stay on top of learning and grading.
Aspen – The Official Gradebook
Aspen is the only official record of student grades. Final assignment grades and overall course grades are entered and maintained in Aspen. When you want to know a student’s current standing in a class, always check Aspen first—these grades are the ones that count toward report cards and transcripts.
Google Classroom – The Learning Platform
Google Classroom is where teachers share assignment details, instructions, resources, and—when appropriate—provide a place for students to submit work digitally. While teachers may post feedback and scores in Google Classroom, these numbers are intended for communication and guidance only. They do not represent official grades.
Key Takeaway
Think of Aspen as the gradebook and Google Classroom as the classroom workspace. Both are important, but only Aspen contains the grades that appear on report cards.
Patch Middle School – Front Office & Attendance Updates
Our front office team is ready to help students and families, but we need your support to keep things running smoothly. With two fewer permanent office positions, it may take a bit longer to reach our team. Thank you for your patience and support as we work hard to meet the needs of our school community.Â
Please take note of these important reminders:
Student Absences
We kindly ask that you do not call to report absences. Please email all absence notifications to patchms.attendance@dodea.edu.Â
Item Drop-Offs
To limit classroom interruptions, we only accept urgent items for delivery.
- Urgent examples: forgotten lunch or glasses.
- Not urgent: forgotten homework or other non-essential items.
Emergency Messages
If you must call with an emergency message for your student, please do so before 1:00 p.m. (by 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays). Messages received after these times cannot be guaranteed for same-day delivery.
Front Office Contacts
- Registrar: Mary Jeffcoat
- Secretary: Rachel Donaldson
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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DoDEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoDEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoDEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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Contacts
| Name | Position Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Attendance | |
| Registrar | Registrar | |
| Aprile Evans | School Counselor | |
| Cheytoria Hickey | School Webmaster | |
| Robin Stworzydlak | School Nurse | |
| Tikeira Roundtree | School Counselor |
