SHAPE MS

SHAPE Middle School is part of the SHAPE Community Schools in the DoDEA Europe West District. SHAPE MS serves military connected students in grades 6-8. Read More

2021

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💜 Celebrating Purple Up Day at SAMS!💜

🎉 Congratulations to the 28 newly inducted students to the SHAPE American Middle School NJHS Chapter! 🎉

Volume 6 Issue 35

Gladiator News

Apr 11, 2025 This week, we have the Purple Up Family Bingo on April 25th, the AAPS program referral, DoDEA School Re-Registration, CYS Dad to Dad event, and SAMS 8th grade Crossover. This newsletter also includes new articles that highlight what is going on at SAMS, pictures from the Purple Up Spirit Week celebration, the NJHS induction ceremony, and School club information.

Events

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Purple Up! Family Bingo

Join us for this year's Family Bingo Night on April 25, sponsored by the ES/MS PTSO.

Fri, Apr 25 2025 , 5pm - 8pm CEST

Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Session

Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Session for current 5th grade parents. Questions and Answers about Middle School will be discussed.

Wed, Apr 30 2025, 3:30pm - Thu, May 1 2025, 6:15pm CEST

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SAMS Spring Dance

Walk the Red Carpet at the SAMS Spring Dance!

Wed, Apr 30 2025 , 7pm - 10pm CEST

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From Around DoDEA

United States Presidential Scholars Program

Congratulations to all of our DoDEA seniors who have been nominated for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!

National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

DoDEA celebrates National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month in April. Multilingualism, the ability to speak and understand more than one language, offers benefits that extend far beyond communication.

The Month of the Military Child

DoDEA joins the Department of Defense and the military community in honoring military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.

Educator of Promise

Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award were accepted until March 28, 2025.

Europe Seeks To Hire Educational Aides

Join Our Team! Are you interested in a rewarding career where you can make a difference? DoDEA Europe is looking to fill educational aide positions across the region.

Joseph Bianco was selected as DoDEA's Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2024.

Mr. Joseph J. Bianco

Joseph Bianco, a facility operations specialist, oversees seven DoDEA schools in the United Kingdom and the Community Superintendent’s Office at Feltwell Air Base, providing invaluable support.

School Hours

Grade	Regular Hours
6 - 8	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	(Monday - Friday)

It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.

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