Happy Friday,
Sharks!
You know
Halloween is starting to get close when you start seeing unicorn horns and
jester hats on the 6th graders as they walk down the halls. It has been
an awesome week here at SMS. We have had some great basketball games, a lot of
terrific weather which allowed for some fun outside during CHOMP today, and a
few all-county events where a few of our students got to showcase their talents.
Of course, the buzz around school today is the dance from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. We
expect a great event hosted by the 7th grade team as they load the
kids up on donuts and music.
Two events next
week to keep in mind: we have the school
climate survey on either Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on CHOMP teacher’s
choice). This is the one we use to gauge how our school is doing in terms of
safety, bullying, homework load, classwork, etc. We also have the High School 2022 meeting here Tuesday
night from 6:30 – 7:30 PM where a lot of information will be shared about the
changes coming from the state level that will affect all of our students as
they prepare to enter high school. I expect between that meeting (which is a
public meeting open to all 5 middle schools) and the basketball game that there
will be some parking issues, so be prepared.
That’s it for
this week. A reminder that next week is a short week for the students and please
remember if your child is staying for the dance, they need a ride here at 6:00
PM. Thanks all and have a great weekend!
Next
Week @ SMS:
Monday,
October 23rd: Teal Day
School climate lesson in CHOMP
Tuesday,
October 24th: Black Day
School climate lesson in CHOMP
5:00 – 8:00 PM: girls’ basketball home
game
6:30 – 7:30 PM: High
School 2020 Parent Meeting (click link for more information) Please note: We expect a crowd, so parking
may be tight this evening.
Wednesday,
October 25th: Teal Day
School climate lesson in CHOMP
5:00 – 8:00: boys’ basketball home game
Thursday,
October 26th: Black Day
ICA Schedule
Mr. Matriccino’s class to UVA for Writer’s
Eye
Friday,
October 27th: Teacher Work Day
No school for students
News
from SMS:
1. Ms.
Harris' classes (Blocks 1,3,4) field trip to Fralin Art Museum, UVA on 11/1
from 10:15-2:00 p.m.
2. Uncle
Jerry's Tees 7th grade Fundraiser is ongoing until October 24th. ANYONE CAN
PURCHASE: If you'd like to look and purchase, here is the site and Code:
http://www.unclejerrystees.com/index.cfm
To credit a student or organization
Code: 1156 or call to place order: 1-800-556-2887
The funds made from these sales will assist us in planning the annual pool party for the entire grade. Thank you from the 7th Grade Team
http://www.unclejerrystees.com/index.cfm
To credit a student or organization
Code: 1156 or call to place order: 1-800-556-2887
The funds made from these sales will assist us in planning the annual pool party for the entire grade. Thank you from the 7th Grade Team
3. Once
a month, SMS has an ICA
Day when the kids can sign up to do fun activities for the
last hour of the day. Next week it will be on Thursday 10/26/17. At
the beginning of the ICA period, concessions are sold from snack carts in each
grade’s hallway. Each item is $1.50 and the kids will need to bring money if
they would like to purchase snacks. This is a fundraiser for supplies
needed for ICA crafts and activities. Please consider volunteering to
help with selling these snacks. It’s a quick, easy way to help the school
(usually about 45 minutes or less.) Please click
here if you’d like to sign up. If you have any
questions please contact Amy Dolak at ard07us@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
4. It's time for our Annual
PTO Yard Sale on Saturday November 3rd!! All proceeds come right
back to the school!! We will be collecting donations on Friday November 3
from 5-8 pm in the Sutherland Cafeteria. Please clean out those closets and
send in gently used items!! We are always looking for furniture, clothes, toys,
games, books, household goods, tools and other items you would like to donate.
We also need YOUR help to make it a success.
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