The transition from three to five days of school has been a nice way to start the school year. I anticipate the coming week will start to feel like routines have begun to be established. It is important that students develop a "checklist" either mentally or on paper to ensure proper organization and adequate planning.
Question that might be included in the checklist:
1) Do I have homework tonight? (check my planner)2) Which books do I need to bring home tonight?
3) Do I need to take my band instrument home to practice?
4) Are there any activities I plan to attend tomorrow?
Middle school is an excellent time to continue to develop the organizational skills necessary to be a successful communicator and planner. I am hopeful that our parents taking a few minutes each night to visit about day and learn about what your child is learning at school.
General Information:
Before and After School Supervision
Students arriving prior to 7:56 a.m. will need to go to the commons area. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 7:30 - 8:10 a.m. Student not involved in a school activity or meeting with a teacher needs to leave campus y 3:30 p.m. Thank you for helping us with these important items.
Breakfast is Served
Breakfast is served every morning from 7:30-8:05 a.m.
Parent/Guardian Communication with Students During the School Day
In order to minimize the number of office calls and ultimately classroom interruptions, please make an effort communicate with your child about family and after school plans prior to each school day.
Homecoming!
We are planning to participate in "dress up" days for homecoming. Encourage your child to participate and show school spirit and pride. We are planning to host a pep assembly at 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday Sept. 21st in the SMS gym. The Spearfish High School’s Homecoming Parade will begin at 2:15 on Friday, September 21st. We are making plans for our students to watch the parade. If you would like to take your child to the parade, please contact the office to arrange to check out for the activity. More information will be coming to you related to homecoming and the parade.
Early Release and All Day Staff Professional Development Dates and Times
To support the adult learning of our teaching and support staff, we have planned a series of Early Releases and Professional Development times for our faculty. Our focus in to support learning in the areas of common core curriculum, the new State of South Dakota School Accountability Model and school accreditation. Continuous Improvement is such an important part of any successful organization. Our staff having the time to meet without students is critical to our success. Thank you for your support of this endeavor.
Following is a list of those dates and release times:
2:00 Release – Oct. 3rd, Nov. 7th, Dec. 5th, Jan. 2nd, Feb. 6th, March 6th, April 3rd
1:00 Release – Feb. 15th
10:10 Late Start – April 29th
All Day In-service (No School) Sept. 28th, Nov. 12th, Jan. 21st,
There will be a 1:00 release prior to certain holidays: Nov. 21st, Dec. 21st, March 27th, May 23rd
Calendar of Events:
Sept. 16: Constitution Day
(observed on Sept. 17 at school) Encourage students to wear red white and
blue colors.
Sept. 17-21: Homecoming Week
Sept. 18 6th Grade Mammoth Site
Field Trip
Sept. 25 Fall Activities
Pictures in Commons after school
Sept. 26 Fall Fitness Festival-
Wolff and Opbroek classes
Sept. 27: Terrance Simien and the
Zydeco Experience Lyceum (SMS & Creekside)
-Time: 10 a.m.
-Location: SMS Gym
Sept. 28: PD Day, No School: Data Retreat @ Creekside in the morning and
SMS in afternoon
October 3 Early Release, Professional
Development Time, 2-3:30 p.m.
October 5 8th grade GPS/Ropes
Course Activity
October 8 No School
We don’t
need more strength or more ability or greater opportunity.
What we need to use is what we have.
-Basil Walsh
Make it Great Week!
Mr. Baier
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