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
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
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
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)
Field Day (have kids bring sun screen)
Monday, June 4th:
Black Day
Field Day rain date
Field Day rain date
Tuesday, June 5th:
Teal Day
Briesemeister/Brill class field trip
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
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
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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