Sunday, April 28, 2013

Weekly Spartan Blog: April 29-May 3, 2013

Spartan PRIDE
Supporting our school community core values.

It has been a couple weeks since I have updated my blog post.   I have been busy conducting interviews for new teachers for next year.  We are excited about the possibilities that come with new ideas and fresh perspective.  However, we certainly will miss the years of expertise and service of those that are stepping away to take on new challenges. 

Spring is finally here!  The track team is eager to get out there and enjoy the spring time competition.  The D-Step testing is behind us and the final days of school are in your view.  Please encourage your child to finish strong.  There is much to be learned in the final weeks of the school year. 

You will be hearing from us soon!  We are looking for volunteers to donate food items and time for the end of the year celebration.  On the last day of school we will be hosting a "Survivor Day" themed lunch and outdoor activities.   We'll keep you posted!





Spearfish Middle School
Weekly Faculty Bulletin
April 29-May 3, 2013

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

1)     Late Start, Monday, April 29th -All Staff,  Professional Development Activity:  8-10 a.m. in the SMS Library
-Students start school at 10:15 a.m.

Note:  Please bring handouts and notes from the Feb. 15th Grading & Homework Early Release Day. (Best practice grading and homework packets & ppt.)

2)     Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, Mon, April 29, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, SHS Auditorium
3)     CC ELA Meeting, Tuesday, April 30th at 3:25 p.m. in the SMS Library
4)     Spring Spartan Shenanigans Talent Show, Tue, April 30, 7pm – 8pm, SHS Auditorium
5)     SMS Track & Field, Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, RC (Sioux Park) West River Invitational                                     Bus leaves at 6 am
6)     Team Leader Meeting, Wednesday, May 1st,  7:30 a.m. in Office Conference Room
-Email Agenda Items to Mr. Baier by Tuesday
7)     CC Math Meeting, Wednesday, May 1st at 3:25 p.m. in the SMS Library
8)     Staff Meeting, Thursday, May 2,  7:30 a.m. in SMS Library
9)     SciGirls, May 2, 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Opbroek’s room
10) All School Dance, Friday, May 3, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
11)  Supervision Duty:   Hemminger, Woodard, Potter, Opbroek
12)  Lounge Duty:  Knittle, Farley, Syman, Vette, Engesser

13)  Looking for Advisor/Advisee Writing Team members: We need 9 teachers to be part of the.  With nine people, each person can write the curriculum for one month. 

Current Team members (as of 4/26/13):   LeAnn Vette, Becky Sukstorf, Kathy Wolff, Paula Farley, Kate Axlund, Ellie Cooch, Michelle Opbroek.
If you are interested, please let me know ASAP.   It is very important that each grade level is represented. 


See Coming Events Below:

Upcoming Activities:
May 6                          Parents as Partners Mtg., 6-7 p.m. in the SMS Library
May 8                          BLT meeting, 3:20-4:30 p.m. in the SMS Library
May 8                          Large Group Contest, Sturgis
May 10                                    6th grade balloon launch, 8:30 a.m.
May 13                                    7th and 8th Final Band Concert, 7-9 p.m. in the HS Auditorium
May 14                                    Staff vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game, 4-5 pm. in SMS Gym (Tentative Date)
May 16                                    Team Leader Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in Office Conference Room
May 16                                    7th and 8th Final Choir Concer, Thu, May 16, 7pm – 9pm in the HS Aud.
May 21                                    6th grade fishing derby, wildlife presentations, and cook-out -- Iron Creek Lake
May 23                                    End of 3rd Trimester - Last Day for Students, Thu, May 23, 1pm release
June 3                          Summer School begins, 8- a.m. – noon  (June 3rd through June 25th.)


               

There is as much risk in doing nothing as in doing something.
-Trammel Crow




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