Friday, March 23rd

Happy Friday, Sharks!

Well, an interesting week to say the least. Students got a weekend in the middle of the week as the spring snow came and went. A few things had to be pushed back or dropped due to the closures. Still, we were able to get in one of the Volleyball games as our teams took on the students from The Peabody School. By far, some of the best volleyball of the year. Great job to all who got to play. Tuesday, our eighth graders took the Writing SOL multiple-choice test. We will do make-up testing next week as the 8^th grade takes the second part of the test, the writing prompt, today. 

Looking ahead to next week, a crazy 4.5 days as we head to Spring Break. Eighth graders will hardly see the building next week with all of their field trips. Mr. Wamsley’s ELT classes go to JPJ on Monday, Tuesday the whole 8^th grade goes to AHS for a tour, and Wednesday/Thursday are the 8^th grade trips to JUMP through the PE Department.

Not to be outdone, the 6^th grade science classes are taking the canoes down to Chris Greene Lake and poking around the water and mud next week. The Jazz Band has a trip to JMU on Thursday. Today, we have two trips underway. A few of our Fine Arts 8^th graders ventured to DC this morning by train where they are making a weekend of music, shows, and art. Mr. Collier’s 6^th grade science gets out on the lake today due to Wednesday’s closure. Don’t forget, Friday is a ½ day, so students will roll out of Sutherland at 1:00 PM to start their Spring Break.  Big week next week. Spring Break is in sight. Hopefully, you enjoy (the real) weekend!

Next Week @ SMS:

Monday, March 26^th: Black Day

Make up SOL tests

ELT trip to JPJ

6^th grade trip to Chris Greene Lake

AHS speaker at 8^th grade lunch

Tuesday, March 27^th: Teal Day

8^th grade trip to AHS

Volleyball Tournament

Wednesday, March 28^th: Black Day

8^th grade Black Day PE students to JUMP

6^th grade trip to Chris Greene Lake

Thursday, March 29^th: Teal Day

8^th grade TEAL Day PE students to JUMP

6^th grade trip to Chris Greene Lake

Jazz Band to JMU

ICA Schedule – Faculty/Student Volleyball

Friday, March 30^th: Black Day

End of 3^rd Quarter

1:00 Dismissal

News from SMS:

1. Eighth grade students will be visiting AHS on Tuesday morning. In addition to hearing about various activities and opportunities they will have in high school, students will also get a tour and eat lunch in Albemarle's cafeteria. If you would like to opt-out your student, please contact the School Counselors directly.
2. Food Drive - EXTENDED TIL TUESDAY! PLEASE help us fill our bins and donate food for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!
3. 8^th graders interested in being part of AHS’ Student Council Association must sign up for an interview.  Reps from AHS’ SCA will come to interview interested students.  This is a great way to be involved in activities in high school.  If you are interested, sign up in the Counseling Office by April 20 to guarantee your interview slot.  The interviews will be held at SMS on April 24.
4. From Mrs. McCullough: Hello Parents of 6^th Graders, we missed our FLL Robotics meeting for this week, but will try again next week.  Our meeting will be on Thursday, March 29^th, after school in room A-4 until 5:00.  If your child is interested, they merely need to show up.  If they are interested but unable to make the Thursday meeting, please have them come and talk with me. Let me know if you have questions at dmccullough@k12albemarle.org.
5. Attention students: Do not forget the yearbook superlative voting is online on the SMS homepage under students. Voting ends before Spring Break.