Friday, May 25, 2018

Friday, May 25th

Happy Friday, Sharks!

Hard to believe the last full week of school has now come and gone. The next 8 days will be pretty packed with special events, so I will preview the upcoming events for the remainder of the year here in a bit rather than just the week ahead. We have been busy here at school this week as the SOLs finally wind down. Civics and Science SOLs are now complete, and with just a few students still taking make-up tests, we look to be in pretty good shape in terms of those tests. We do still have a few re-tests next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Algebra I, Spanish I, French I and Geometry students have final exams starting next week. Information should have come home regarding the school’s exam exemption policy.

This week also saw the last two performances from our current Band and Chorus students. Wednesday night, all bands put on a show to a packed house featuring former SMS Band students (current AHS students) who took the stage with our 8th grade band to end the evening. Thursday night, our choral groups were on display for their Spring Concert.

Coming up next week, we have the final drama performances of the year, SCA elections, WWII Tree Dedication, the SMS Film Festival, student computer collection, and Field Day. Looks to be pretty busy, so hopefully the long weekend helps energize everyone for the final push. Here is what is coming up…

Coming up @ SMS:
Monday, May 28th: No School

Tuesday, May 29th: Black Day
B Day Spanish I Exam
French I Exam

Wednesday, May 30th: Teal Day
Civics and Science 8 SOL retakes
Exams: Spanish I (T Day), Geometry (Holmes), Algebra I (7th and 8th)
SCA elections during CHOMP
6:30 – 7:30 PM: 6th Grade Drama performance

Thursday, May 31st: Black Day
SMS Film Festival – all classes shortened
11:35: WWII/Holocaust remembrance dedication in front of school
6:30 – 7:30 PM: 7th and 8th Grade Drama performances

Friday, June 1st: Teal Day
Field Day (have kids bring sun screen)

Monday, June 4th: Black Day
Field Day rain date

Tuesday, June 5th: Teal Day
Briesemeister/Brill class field trip

Wednesday, June 6th: Black Day
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 8th Grade Moving on Ceremony
6th and 7th grade pool parties

Thursday, June 7th: Teal Day
1:00 dismissal for all students

Friday, June 8th: SUMMER!

News from SMS:
1.      New class for rising 8th grade students: We are offering an additional elective for 8th grade students next year for those who may be interested. The course is Digital Media 8; students will utilize digital tools in the fields of programming and coding, game design, creative design, photography, animation and film, and they will enhance their knowledge of media software and how to manipulate and design digital media. This course will be an extension of the 7th grade curriculum for those who took the course this year.
If interested, please fill out this form so we can see if this new course can be added to your 2018/2019 course requests. You can review your course requests in PowerSchool if you can't remember them. A counselor will be in touch if we need clarification or if you indicate below that you'd like to see someone before making any changes.
2.      The 8th grade team would like to thank all of our parents for helping students to maintain focus and concentration as we finish out the year with important SOL tests, final exams, and class projects and presentations during the final weeks. Since next Monday is a holiday, and Field Day is on Friday, the week will definitely fly by for our students! Please know that we have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to teach your students during this school year, and wish them the best as they transition to the high school setting, where we know they will shine in a variety of arenas.
Please note: Important details regarding the Moving On practice, and the ceremony itself, were sent thru the SMS Matters Line, and via a link on the website last week. Today, all 8th grade students were given a hole-punched copy of the information to take home, as well.
Please contact Gayle Rainey at 975-0599, or email: grainey@k12albemarle.org, with any questions related to the ceremony.

3.  SCA wants to sincerely thank all the parents and students who donated to our Police Department Service Project. We were able to deliver 150 treat bags for officers at the police department. They were very appreciative. Thank you for your help. We couldn't have done it without you. 

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