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12/12/25 Newsletter

Posted Date: 12/19/25 (04:00 PM)


SYNERGY Newsletter text with festive Christmas decorations including gifts and ornaments.
 
A festive graphic announces "Winter Break" from December 22-January 5, featuring holiday decorations and cartoon characters.

Happy Holidays

From Synergy

A holiday greeting from The Synergy Team, with each person framed in a festive box.
 
FMS Boys Basketball Tryouts announcement for 7th and 8th graders on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Fremont Middle School.
 

We've Been Challenged!

FMS/SMS vs KMS

A poster announces a pop tab competition between FMS, SMS, and KMS.
 
An educational poster titled 'Attendance Matters' with statistics about school absences.
 
A winter weather graphic with temperature guidelines for outdoor recess.
 

Tutor.com

Tutor.com is an online service that connects students with live tutors to help them with schoolwork. Think of it like a library study room, but it's on the internet and you can get help any time of the day or night. It's designed to give students one-on-one help to understand tough subjects and finish their homework.
A teacher points to a whiteboard filled with mathematical equations.
 
A yellow camera graphic with the words 'Order Your Yearbook!'

SMS Yearbooks are on Sale Now

Yearbooks will be hardcover this year for $30 and will only be sold until January 27th.

You can purchase your yearbook on Walsworth

Community Events

A festive poster announces 'Candy Canes with the Mayor' in Kuna, Idaho.
 

December Events in the Treasure Valley

Winter Garden aGlow Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise
  • Experience the magical Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden. This enchanting display features twinkling lights, delightful displays, and the aroma of cookies and hot chocolate. Children can explore a winter wonderland, while adults enjoy cozy moments by the fire pits and holiday drinks at the Snow Globe Bar. Don’t miss the Gingerbread Village and the opportunity to write letters to Santa.
  • idahobotanicalgarden.org

Winter Wonderland at Indian Creek Caldwell
  • Join the festive celebrations at Winter Wonderland in Caldwell, where over a million lights illuminate Indian Creek. Enjoy a variety of activities like ice skating, visiting Santa, and shopping from vendors. The lights display normally runs from mid-November through early January, turning on automatically at dusk each night.
  • destinationcaldwell.com/things-to-do/winter-wonderland/

Christmas at the Village The Village at Meridian
  • The Village in Meridian transforms into a winter wonderland with various events throughout the season. Notable activities include tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, and an ice skating rink available from November to January, weather permitting. The Village offers a charming and festive atmosphere, perfect for leisurely strolls to enjoy the holiday decorations, shopping, and dining experiences.
  • villageatmeridian.com

Scentsy Commons Holiday Lights Meridian, Scentsy Commons
  • With over 450 trees wrapped in 45 miles of 900,000 lights, including a 250-foot light tunnel and a towering 75-foot Christmas tree, Scentsy Commons in Meridian is a must-visit destination during the holidays. The light show runs every evening through mid-January, transforming the Scentsy campus into a winter wonderland. Scentsy Commons is open to the public free of charge.

Eguberriko Azoka (Basque Christmas Market)
Basque Block, Boise
  • Celebrate Basque culture with unique gifts, food, and festive activities in the Basque Block. This market offers a rich cultural experience with traditional crafts and cuisine.
  • basquecenter.com

Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo (Zoo Boise)
  • A morning event where families can enjoy breakfast and meet Santa Claus in the unique setting of the zoo. It’s a memorable experience combining holiday cheer with wildlife encounters.
  • zooboise.org/event/breakfast-with-santa

The Nutcracker Morrison Center, Boise
  • Each holiday season, Ballet Idaho and the Boise Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Morrison Center in Boise. This popular event, held over multiple weekends, brings the lush sounds of Tchaikovsky’s score to life. One of Ballet Idaho’s biggest shows, the production casts approximately 90 children from the Ballet Idaho Academy and utilizes every Ballet Idaho company member and trainee.
  • balletidaho.org

 
Basketball players in action during a winter skills camp at Northwest Nazarene University.
 
Promotional graphic for Zgirls program, featuring a smiling young woman and a laptop screen.
 
A poster titled 'FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES KUNA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA' lists multiple food pantry locations with their addresses and operating hours.
A list of food pantry resources in Kuna and surrounding areas, including locations and hours.
 

Feed it Foward-Donation Opportunity

🌟 Feed It Forward: Supporting Students, One Meal at a Time 🌟
✨ No child should go hungry. No child should be shamed. ✨
A Feed It Forward program allows community members to make financial contributions to cover student meal debt or negative balances, ensuring every child has access to a healthy meal.

💡 How It Works
1. 🍎 Donation
Community members, parents, or organizations donate funds through the school’s online meal payment system LINQ when adding funds to your student account or you can drop off cash or check at the district office or the office at Fremont Middle School indicating it’s for Synergy Middle School.
2. 🤝 Fund Application
Donations are applied to reduce or eliminate student meal debt.
3. 🏫 No Stigma
Students receive meals without being denied food or experiencing “lunch shaming.” When students come through the breakfast or lunch line and don't have the funds to cover the cost of their meal the cashier can choose to use the school’s account.
4. 🍎Using the Account
No Al A Carte purchases. Students will only be able to use the school account for full meals and not individual items (ex. An extra piece of pizza, an extra roll, or an extra cookie.
No Second Meals. Second meals on a student account are charged at the adult price. Allowing students to purchase second meals on the school account will deplete the account more quickly. 

❤️ Why It’s Important
✅ Combats Hunger – Ensures all students receive nutritious meals, regardless of ability to pay.
✅ Community Support – Gives community members a way to directly support local schools.
✅ Addresses Meal Debt – Helps schools manage outstanding balances.
✅ Reduces Lunch Shaming – Promotes a positive, supportive school environment.

🙌 Get Involved Today!
Your contribution makes a direct difference for children in your community.
Together, we can feed it forward.
 
A cartoon calendar with the word 'CALENDAR' at the top.

Upcoming Events

December 2025
12/22-1/5 ❄️Winter Break 

January 2026
1/6 ❄️Students Return from Winter Break
1/6 🏀7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Try Outs Start
 
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