[G5] March 6: Rising Grade 6 Middle School Course Night

Dear Grade 5 Parents,

We are excited to help your child transition to middle school! This week, grade 5 students learned about the upcoming course registration evening, and we invite you to join us for:

Rising Grade 6 Middle School Course Night
Thursday, March 6
6:00 pm, Auditorium

This event is essential for all grade 5 families. You will learn more about middle school and help your child choose their elective courses for next year. Please make every effort to attend!

Helpful Resources
To explore course options for next year with your child, please take time to review these two information-packed resources:

• 2025-2026 Middle School Program of Studies (the Grade 6 Required and Elective courses are on page 5)
• Grade 6 Elective Videos

We encourage you to read about the courses together, watch the videos, and discuss which electives your child would enjoy so they are ready to make their selections on March 6.

World Language Selection

If your child is not in the EAL (English as an Additional Language) or Learning Strategies program, they will choose a world language: Mandarin or Spanish. The goal is for students entering middle school to begin learning a new language. If your family speaks Mandarin or Spanish at home, your child will be automatically selected for the other language. 

We’ll walk you through the process and answer questions at the event. In the meantime, enjoy this exciting step toward middle school!

Parent Coffee Invitation

Please also join us for the Head of School Parent Coffee on Tuesday, March 4, at 8:15 am in the Auditorium to hear about all the exciting new courses, new positions, and impactful ways SSIS is creating opportunities for student growth.

We look forward to seeing you on March 6!

Dan Kerr
MS Principal