Shirley C. Heim Middle School

Shirley Heim Middle School PTO!  

Welcome to the 2023- 2024 School Year

Our PTO board and committee members are excited to work with you to make this school year another great one!!! We will be using all our platforms to communicate with our families, so be sure to join us.  We have a link that will assist you in connecting with us on all our platforms.  Please click HERE to access our PTO Resources and Documents. 

Heim Middle School PTO is using a new system in addition to all our other social media outlets to help organize all our events, forms, payments, calendar, etc. in one place.  We will slowly transition to this new platform.  We are excited to announce that we will be using the PTBoard.com website starting this school year (2023-2024)!!!

October 2023

October is PINK MONTH, as we support Breast Cancer Awareness in honor of Shirley C. Heim, a former Stafford County School Board member and our school’s namesake.  We have an exciting month planned for October and we are excited for our families to get involved.

FALL FESTIVAL

Shirley C. Heim Middle School wants to formally invite our community’s families and your business to our Fall Festival 2023 Celebration!   We are searching for vendors interested in joining us on October 14th, 2023.  We are hoping to bring the community together by inviting you to this event where you can learn about all our community has to offer. Note that all small businesses are welcome.  Be on the lookout for further information.  

AUTHOR VISIT

We look forward to welcoming Candice Davis, Author of Melanin Brown Discovers America to Shirley Heim on October 13^th.  In this book, the author contemplates how to handle a situation that is morally wrong and difficult to navigate.  Students are reading the book and cannot wait to hear her speak.

6^th GRADE SOCIAL 

Our 6^th Grade Social is scheduled for Friday, October 20^th.  Our committee is hard at work, planning this fun-filled event.  Be on the lookout for details, coming soon!

SPIRIT NIGHT

Our next spirit event is October 5^th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Sweet from on Garrisonville Road.  Tell them you are there to support Shirley Heim Middle School and help raise funds for our middle schoolers!  

We have another Spirit Night scheduled for October 9^th  from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Manhattan Pizza in Stafford, so come on our and help us raise some “dough”.  Don’t forget to mention this event to the cashier and 20% of your purchase will be donated to SHMS!

SCHOOL STORE

Come check out our PTO Store, located in the school Cafeteria.  You can purchase school supplies, snacks and spirit wear Tuesday- Thursday 8:55-9:20 a.m.  Students will be required to enter the building and check-in with their Homeroom teacher.  The homeroom teachers will be able to distribute passes to come to the Shirley Shop. 

Shopping Days:

Tuesdays:  6^th graders

Wednesdays: 7^th graders

Thursday: 8^th graders

We are always looking for volunteers to come in and help run our school store.  Sign ups will be on our PTBoard, so check it out!

SPIRIT WEAR will also be sold at the school store.  Orders can also be placed and delivered to the student’s homeroom class.  Order forms can also be found on the PTO website, and our PT Board.  Check it out!

WOLF GRAMS

Wolf Grams will be sold October 23-27 during school lunches.  Students can purchase candy and write kind messages for friends for Halloween.  Wolf Grams will be delivered to students on October 31^st.

PTO MEETINGS

You’re invited to our monthly PTO meetings on the third Wednesday of every month.  Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 18^th at 6:00 p.m. at Shirley Heim Middle School, in our school Forum.  If you are unable to attend in person, meetings are also held via Zoom.  The link will be posted online, so check out our PT Board.

PTO CONCESSIONS

The PTO will be running concessions again this school year during our home games.  Sign-ups will be on our PTBoard, so check it out!  

The games start at 5:00 p.m. and the dates are as follows:

Field Hockey- 10/2

Volleyball-  10/2

Football: 10/4, 10/17, 10/23

Girls Basketball:  11/6, 11/13, 11/16, 11/20

Upcoming Dates:

5th: Spirit Night at Sweet Frog

6th : No School. Teachers Work Day

9th: No School. Indigenous People Day and Parent Teacher Conferences

9th: Spirit Night at Manhattan Pizza

4th, 17th & 24th: Football Games/Concessions

13th: Author Visit, Candice Davis, Author of Melanin Brown Discovers America

14th: SHMS Fall Festival 

16th: Teacher & Staff Luncheon "Boo Brunch"

18th: PTO Meeting @ 7 pm, via Zoom or in-person in the SHMS Forum

20th: 6th Grade Social (details, coming soon!)

23rd: Picture Day Make-up

23rd-27th:   Wolfgrams will be sold during lunch shifts. 

For information on events, snack donation, etc and see how you can help, please follow our Facebook page: “Heim Middle School PTO”, our website, or our PTBoard postings.  

September 2023

Students are transitioning well to the new school year and we are off to a great start.  We had a successful back-to-school breakfast for our teachers and staff.  Our Open House was amazing and we appreciate everyone stopping by our PTO table and showing your school spirit by purchasing spirit wear.  

HEIM ATHLETICS

Congratulations to the members of the Shirley Heim Football Team, Volleyball Team and Field Hockey Team.  Come on out and cheer on your classmates. GO TIMBERWOLVES!!

SPIRIT NIGHT

Our next spirit night is Wednesday, September 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. in Stafford Marketplace.  Come on out and support Shirley Heim while giving yourself a night off from cooking and dishes!

SCHOOL STORE

Our PTO school store is now open.  It is be located in the school Cafeteria.  You can purchase school supplies, snacks and spirit wear Tuesday- Thursday 8:55-9:20 a.m.  Students will be required to enter the building and check-in with their Homeroom teacher.  The homeroom teachers will be able to distribute passes to come to the Shirley Shop. 

Shopping Days:

Tuesdays:  6^th graders

Wednesdays: 7^th graders

Thursday: 8^th graders

We are always looking for volunteers to come in and help run our school store.  Sign ups will be on our PTBoard, so check it out!

Spiritwear will also be sold at the school store.  Orders can also be placed and delivered to the student’s homeroom class.  Order forms can also be found on the PTO website, and our PT Board.  Check it out!

HOSPITALITY

We will again feed our hardworking Shirley Heim staff in the month of September with a theme of “Rootin Tootin Good Ole Time” / Southern Comfort.  We appreciate all they do for our students and families!

PTO MEETINGS

PTO CONCESSIONS

The PTO will be running concessions again this school year during our home games.  Sign-ups will be on our PTBoard, so check it out!  

The games start at 5:00 p.m. and the dates are as follows:

Field Hockey- 9/13, 9/18, 10/2

Volleyball- 9/13, 9/18, 10/2

Football: 10/4, 10/17, 10/23

Girls Basketball:  11/6, 11/13, 11/16, 11/20

We look forward to a great school year!  

For information on events, snack donations, etc and see how you can help, please continue to follow our website, our Facebook page:  "Heim Middle School PTO” or our PTBoard postings.  

July/ August 2023

The school year is quickly approaching!  We hope you have had a wonderful summer with your families.  The Shirley Heim staff has been working hard to prepare for this new school year.  

 Please note the change to the 2023-2024 School Start Times 

 Stafford Schools has made a minor shift to the start time for elementary and middle school students beginning at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. There is no change to the high school schedule. 

2023-2024 Schedule

• High School & Rockhill Elementary: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Elementary School: 8:25 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
• Middle School: 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
• North Star Early Childhood Center
• Morning: 7:37 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Afternoon: 11 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.
• Full Day: 7:37 a.m. - 2:07 p.m. 
• Rising Star Early Childhood Center
• Morning: 9:23 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Afternoon: 12:45 p.m. - 3:52 p.m.
• Full Day: 9:23 a.m. - 3:52 p.m.

This adjustment allows for increased transportation efficiency, support of middle school extracurricular activities, and assists with teacher recruitment and retention. The change to K-12 start times comes after a School Board-directed year-long study of school bus route efficiency.

Back-to-School events will be held at the beginning of August, with each school principal providing specific details to their families in July. Families are encouraged to participate and meet with their child’s inspiring teachers, administrators, and staff. The start of the school year is also an important time to learn about expectations, conduct, and the resources available.

Back-to-School Events

• High School - Tuesday, August 1
• Middle School - Wednesday, August 2
• Elementary School - Thursday, August 3

We will again hold a Transition Day as the first day of school for kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students on Tuesday, August 8. Transition Day allows students additional time to be introduced to their new school environments with their grade-level peers during a non-instructional day. All other students will return for their First Day of School on Wednesday, August 9.

Cambios al horario del año escolar 2023-2024

Las escuelas del condado de Stafford han hecho un pequeño cambio en la hora de inicio para las escuelas primarias e intermedia a partir del comienzo del año escolar 2023-2024. No hay cambios en el horario de la escuela secundaria.

Calendario 2023-2024

• Escuela secundaria y primaria Rockhill: 7:30 a. m. - 2:00 p. m.
• Escuela Primaria: 8:25 am - 2:55 pm
• Escuela INTERMEDIA: 9:20 am - 3:50 pm
• Centro de Primera Infancia North Star

• Mañana: 7:37 am - 10:45 am
• Tarde: 11:00 - 2:07
• Día Completo: 7:37 am - 2:07 pm
• Centro de Primera Infancia Rising Star
• Mañana: 9:23 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
• Tarde: 12:45 p.m. - 3:52 p,m.
• Día Completo: 9:23 am - 3:52 pm

Este ajuste permite una mayor eficiencia en el transporte, apoyo a las actividades extracurriculares de la escuela intermedia y ayuda con la retención y empleo de los maestros. El cambio a los horarios de inicio de K-12 se produce después de un estudio de un año de duración dirigido por la Junta Escolar sobre la eficiencia de la ruta del autobús.
Los eventos de regreso a la escuela se llevarán a cabo a principios de Agosto y cada director de la escuela brindará detalles específicos a sus familias en Julio. Invitamos a las familias a participar y reunirse con los maestros, administradores y personal de la escuela de sus hijos. El comienzo del año escolar también es un momento importante para conocer las expectativas, la conducta y los recursos disponibles.
Eventos de regreso a la escuela

• Escuela Secundaria - Martes 1 de Agosto
• Escuela Intermedia - Miércoles 2 de Agosto
• Escuela Primaria - Jueves 3 de Agosto

Volveremos a realizar un Día de Transición como el primer día de clases para el Kindergarten,  6th grado, y estudiantes de Noveno grado el Martes 8 de Agosto. El Día de Transición les permite a los estudiantes tiempo adicional para ser introducidos a sus nuevos entornos escolares con sus compañeros de nivel durante un día sin instrucción. Todos los demás estudiantes regresarán a su Primer dia de escuela el Miércoles Agosto 9.

Back-To-School Night Information

Back-To-School Night is Wednesday, August 2, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. In order to accommodate all our families and provide adequate parking, we ask that families attend Open House based on the first letter of the student’s last name: 

A-F 4:00-5:00 p.m. 

G-N 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

O-Z 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

Pack Time/Homeroom teachers will be posted by grade level in the Forum on Back-To-School night. Your student will report to their PackTime/Homeroom teacher for their schedule and can begin locating their classes and meeting their new teachers for the year. 

Back-To-School night is a fun night where our students and families begin establishing connections with their teachers, staff, and one another. There will be no changes to the class schedule being done on this day. 

P.E. uniforms will be on sale in the gym for our 7th and 8th graders - $10 for shirts and $10 for shorts. 

We will have interpreters present to support families who need language assistance and have other programs and resources available to families. Our partner programs are listed below: ● SCPS Transportation 

• SCPS Nutrition 
• Porter Library Services 
• Scout Groups 
• Shirley C. Heim PTO 
• SHMS 21st Century After School Program 

If you are unable to attend Back-To-School night, your student will receive their schedule on the first day of school listed below: 

We look forward to seeing you!

 Noche de Regreso a la Escuela

La noche de informacion de regreso a la escuela será el Miércoles 2 de Agosto, de 4:00pm a 7:00 pm. Para acomodar a todas nuestras familias y proveer un estacionamiento adecuado, les pedimos a las familias que asistan a la Casa Abierta según la primera letra del apellido del estudiante:

A-V 4:00-5:00 p.m.

G-N 5:00-6:00p.m.

O-Z 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Los maestros de Pack Time/Homeroom estarán disponibles por nivel de grado en el Foro en la noche de casa abiertas. Su estudiante se reportara donde su maestro de PackTime/Homeroom para recibir su horario y puede comenzar a ubicar sus clases y conocer a sus nuevos maestros para el año escolar.

La jornada de puertas abiertas es una noche divertida en la que nuestros estudiantes y familias comienzan a establecer conexiones con sus maestros, el personal escolar y entre ellos.No habrá cambios en el horario de clases que se está realizando en este día. 

EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA. Los uniformes estarán a  la venta en el gimnasio para nuestros estudiantes de 7 y 8 grado: $10 por camisas y $10 por pantalones cortos.

Tendremos intérpretes presentes para apoyar a las familias que necesitan asistencia con el idioma y tenemos otros programas y recursos comunitarios disponibles para las familias. Alguno de ellos están debajo: 

• Transporte SCPS
• SCPS Departamento de Nutrición
• Servicios de biblioteca de Porter
• Grupos de exploradores
• Shirley C. Heim PTO
• Programa del Siglo 21st de la Escuela Shirley Heim 

Si no puede asistir a la La noche de informacion de regreso a la escuela, su estudiante recibirá su horario el primer día de clases que se detalla a continuación:

¡Esperamos verte!

PTO: Come get involved!

Our first PTO meeting of the school year will be August 16 at 6:00 p.m. Please come and see how you can get involved.  

Our PTO meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month unless we must reschedule it on another night. Meetings are held in-person and on Zoom.  We will be meeting in the Forum of the school.  Mark your calendars, dates are set with subject to change for 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/21, 3/20, and 4/17 as a hybrid (Virtual and In-person options). Updates will be listed on the PTBoard calendar, so make sure you join us there.  

For the latest updates, follow us on Facebook at “Heim Middle School PTO” and our PTBoard site.