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Northwest Middle School is celebrating a major achievement in reducing chronic absenteeism, lowering the rate from 42 percent to just 10-12 percent! This success stems from creating a welcoming environment where students feel connected. Reaching this goal required implementing targeted interventions to address absences.
![Sayre Posey is Utah's National Teacher of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727123190/slcschoolsorg/d5h7lgmgdfejaihdlhpl/greatteacher.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727123190/slcschoolsorg/d5h7lgmgdfejaihdlhpl/greatteacher.jpg","width":500}])
Ms. Posey teaches 8th grade U.S. History at Northwest Middle School, where her students excel through challenging, rigorous learning experiences supported by strong relationships. Her students have earned recognition at both regional and state levels for their National History Day exhibit projects.
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Northwest students are invited to try out for the school's soccer teams.
Tryouts for boys: Tuesday, 9/3, and Wednesday, 9/4, at 2:45.
Tryouts for girls: Thursday, 9/5, at 2:45.
Location: Northwest Middle School soccer field
*Bring a water bottle, shin guards, and cleats.*
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Join us in celebrating two amazing Northwest teachers! Sayre Posey received Salt Lake City School District's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year award. Ms. Posey teaches 8th grade history. Wendy Miller was awarded Salt Lake City School District's 2023-24 Special Education Teacher of the Year. Ms. Miller teaches reading.
![Civics test for 8th graders; Contact Ms. Posey or Ms. Tatton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622041905/slcschoolsorg/azsh7dx4i26a1ejhwdzy/Civicstest-post.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622041905/slcschoolsorg/azsh7dx4i26a1ejhwdzy/Civicstest-post.jpg","width":478}])
All students are required to pass the Utah Civics test before graduating from high school. Northwest 8th graders will spend time in class studying for the assessment and will have multiple opportunities to take the test over the course of the school year.
For more information, please contact Ms. Posey or Ms. Lujan.
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School success hinges on strong attendance. Read the facts and plan to make school attendance a priority for a successful school year!
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We are thrilled to announce that Sheryl West has been named Salt Lake City School District Office Personnel Employee of the Year! Her dedication and hard work in improving outcomes for Northwest Middle School students has been an inspiration and we couldn't be prouder.
Click here to read about Ms. West's award!
Congratulations, Sheryl!