Monday, March 25, 2013

Weekly Spartan Blog: March 25-April 1, 2013


Spartan PRIDE
Supporting our school community core values.


It has been a couple week since I had last shared news related to Spearfish Middle School.  We are moving right along.  Spring is upon us and that means planning for next year.  Sixth and seventh grade students should have their registration forms completed and returned to the office.  If you have not selected classes for next year, please contact the office for more information.

We are approaching a much anticipated Easter Break and vacation.  It will be a few days of relaxation and spending time with family.  The time off is a great opportunity for leisure reading.  I encourage students to find a good book and read it from cover to cover.  Parents can join in and create a book club discussion opportunity.  I have included the week's schedule and upcoming events below.




Spearfish Middle School
Weekly Faculty Bulletin
March 25-April 1, 2013

“Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.”
• Preparedness  • Respect  • Integrity  • Determination  • Excellence     


1)     Jazz Band and Swing Choir, Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at Sundance   

2)     5th Introduction to SMS  Presentation @ Creekside (Phase #1 of 6th Grade Transition Plan), Monday, March 25th 1-3 p.m.

3)      Building Leadership Team Meeting, Tuesday, March 26th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in SMS Library

4)     CANCELLED!  SMS Track & Field, Tuesday, Mar 26th @ Douglas 

5)       Easter/Spring Break, 1 p.m. Early Release on Wednesday, March 27

-Spring Break, March 28, 29 & April 1st

                             



See Upcoming Activities Below:

Upcoming Activities:
April 3                                    2 p.m. Early Release
April 4                                    Staff Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in SMS Library
April 4                                    SciGirls, 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Opbroek’s rm.
April 8-12                              D-STEP Assessment, grades 6-8 in Reading and Math
April 8                                    School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
April 8 & 9                            Drama Performance, 7pm – 8pm at the Mathews Opera House
April 9                                    Building Leadership Team Mtg., 3:25 -4:30 p.m.
April 10                                SMS P/T Conferences in classrooms, 3:45-7:00 p.m. (by invitation)
April 12                                  Track and Field @ Home, 9:00 a.m.
April 15                                  Parents as Partners Meeting, SMS Library, 6-7 p.m.
April 24                                  Building Leadership Team Mtg., 3:25 -4:30 p.m.
April 25                                  Staff Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in SMS Library
April 29                                  10:15 a.m. Late Start

May 3                                    All School Dance 6:30-9:00 p.m.
May 10                                  6th grade balloon launch
May 21                                  6th grade fishing derby, wildlife presentations, and cook-out -- Iron Creek Lake


Your mind can focus on fear, worry, problems, negativity, or despair.  Or it can focus on confidence, opportunity, solutions, optimism and success.  You decide.                                                                        –Don Ward