Friday, March 2nd

Happy Wind-Day, Sharks!

For those without power, and I am sure there are many of you, I hope it is restored soon. Due to today’s closure, I am sure more announcements will come in Monday once staff returns, though we do have a few I will include below. Girls’ volleyball is now underway and won their first games last night here against Walton Middle School. We had an 8^th grade Band trip scheduled for today that has tentatively been rescheduled for next Friday. Stay tuned for confirmation there. A reminder that HS Academy acceptances (MESA, HMSA, ESA) are slated to go out this afternoon after 4 PM. I believe that is still planned despite today’s closure. We have a very busy week ahead in terms of events, so I will jump into the schedule and what few announcements I have for now. Enjoy the long weekend, stay warm, hold on to your hats, and see you soon!

Next Week @ SMS:

Monday, March 5^th: Teal Day

Tuesday, March 6^th: Black Day

  6:30 – 7:30 PM: Band Boosters meeting

Wednesday, March 7^th: Teal Day

  Science Fair trip w/ Mrs. McCullough

  Jump Rope for Heart

  7:00 PM: PTO meeting

Thursday, March 8^th: Black Day

  7^th grade Band to Wetsel Middle School (Madison County) 

Friday, March 9^th: Teal Day

  2:00 – 4:00 PM: Talent Show (be advised, all classes shortened)

News from SMS:

Sutherland will be participating in the Neighbors-4-Neighbors School Food Drive starting March 5 through March 23. Please send in canned foods, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, baby food or any other boxed food. We appreciate your support.

All seventh graders will attend the annual Career Expo on Tuesday March 13^th.  The Expo will be held at UVA Newcomb Hall.  We will leave school around 10:15 and return at 12:45.  If you do not give permission for your child to attend this activity, please contact the school’s counselors.