Middle School Newsletter - February 24, 2021

Restock Alert!

• We are working with our vendors to restock sweatpants and hoodies in our most popular sizes. The inventory should arrive in 2-3 weeks.
• Youth X-Large is a very popular hoodie size. If you would like to purchase a hoodie or sweatshirt now, please check out the following items that come in adult x-small and small. They will have a similar fit to youth x-large.
  • Bella + Canvas Unisex Sponge Cotton Fleece Pullover Hoodie, Forest or Heather
  • Champion MTO Super Fan Pullover
  • Gildan Hammer Adult Fleece Crew
  • Pennant Spoiler Hoodie
  • Under Armour Gameday All Day Crewneck

Additional Updates

• Do you have a tiny Husky? Check out the links below for hoodies that come in sizes x-small and small.
  • Champion Youth Eco Powerblend Crewneck, Navy
  • Badger Grey Youth Performance Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Champion Youth Powerblend Hoodie, Navy, Dark Green, Pink, or Grey
  • Gildan Youth Husky Logo Hoodie, Navy or Pink
  • Under Armour Youth Fleece Hoody
  • Under Armour Youth Hustle Hooded Sweatshirt
• Outerwear, sweatshirts, and beanies are now available!
• Check out the new Last Chance Spirit Wear section of the School Store website. With extremely limited quantities left, these sale items won’t last long. Shop now before they are gone!
• Please contact Adrienne Robinson with any questions.

How do I make an exchange or return?

• Please contact Adrienne Robinson within 30 days of your original purchase.
• Exchanges may be made for the same item in a different size or for an item of equal value.
• We are happy to issue a refund for items that did not work for you.

UPDATES AND REMINDERS FROM LAST WEEK

Huskies Compete in First Lego Robotics League

Like every aspect of school this year, our participation in the First Lego Robotics League (FLL) looked a little different. Members of our Competition Robotics class formed two teams (Yukon and Balto) and joined teams from across Virginia to compete in the Norfolk First Lego League virtual tournament. Our two teams of Huskies represented themselves and the school well during live interviews with the judges and in prerecorded robot missions and Innovation projects. Throughout the judging, both teams were commended for their representation of FLL's Core Values — Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork and Fun — and the Yukon Team earned the Core Values Award for the competition. Congratulations to all of our participants as well as coach Vicki Knickerbocker!

Eighth Grade Human Sexuality

As part of our Wellness curriculum, eighth graders will participate in an educational unit on Human Sexualilty. Lottie Walker, our former Middle School counselor, will join us virtually to present the unit on sexuality during science classes, on Mondays and Tuesdays, for three consecutive weeks. Each student will participate in a total of three lessons. The material will include a brief review of the physiological changes of puberty and the sexual reproductive system; an overview of sexually transmitted diseases; an in-depth discussion of consent and healthy communication; an examination of terminology used to differentiate sexuality from gender; and an introduction to the topic of abstinence and pregnancy prevention. There will also be an emphasis on exploring family and individual values and relating them to healthy interpersonal relationships.

The material will be presented in a developmentally appropriate manner, with respect for the diversity and unique needs of each student in the classroom. We hope this unit will provide a further opportunity for you to have conversations with your child about sexuality and relationships. For additional information on the topics covered, please refer to this unit overview.  Lottie will also be available for parent questions on Thursday, February 18, and Thursday, February 25, 10-10:30 a.m., using this Google Meet Link. Please contact Middle School Counselor John Magner with any questions.

About the Presenter: Lottie Walker, MSW, LGSW, CSE

Lottie Walker is an AASECT-certified sex educator and full-time psychotherapist with The Sibley Group in Washington, D.C. Before joining The Sibley Group, Lottie worked as a Middle School counselor at Flint Hill, delivering wellness education. She has been teaching our eighth grade Human Sexuality Unit for the past eight years. She received her sex educator training at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, where she also received her MSW. Lottie has extensive experience working with youth and delivering sexuality education.