Weekly Spartan Blog, May 20-24, 2013 (Last Week of School)

Spartan PRIDE

Supporting our school community core values.

We are excited about the last week of school.  Many activities have been planned to put the final touches are an outstanding year.  Weather permitting, there are field trips, end of class projects and an end of the year cookout and "Survivor Day" themed celebration.  See the schedule below.   If you are interested in volunteering or donating supplies for the last day activities, please contact the office at 717-1215.

Have a great summer!

Spearfish Middle School

Weekly Faculty Bulletin

May 20-24, 2013

“Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.”

• Preparedness  • Respect  • Integrity  • Determination  • Excellence     

1)      7th Grade Field Trip, Monday, May 20th

2)     6th Final Band & Choir Concert, Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. in the HS Auditorium

3)     6th grade fishing derby, Tuesday, May 21^st, Iron Creek Lake (weather permitting)

4)     7^th grade Culture Fair, Tuesday, May 21^st,  4-6 p.m. in 7^th gr. hall.

5)     8^th Gr. Technology Test:  Tuesday, May 21^st, The 3rd hour students at 8:55 in room 91 (2nd period) &  The 9th hour students room 91 at 1:47 (8th period).

6)     Jazz Band and Swing Choir Tour Day, Thursday, May 23^rd

7)     End of year Survivor Day Celebration, Friday, May 24^th.  All students and staff 10 a.m. to noon

See Schedule:

Ø  8:15-10:00 a.m.       Students begin in home room and remain with core teachers until 10 a.m.  (no encore classes)

                          

Ø  10:00 a.m.                Students and staff report to the football/track area on the west side of the MS/HS campus

Ø  10:00-12:50 p.m      "Survivor" Activities

Ø  (11:15-noon )           Lunch (outside cookout style)

Ø  1:00 p.m.                  Bus/Parent pick-up, School's out for the summer!

8)      Supervision Duty:   All Staff

9)      Lounge Duty:  All Staff

Upcoming Activities: May 28                                    Last Day for Staff:  Teacher PD, a.m. and Checkout, p.m. -CC math and ELA Reps. will meet at the District Office 8-11:30 a.m. (time estimate) -All other teachers will meet in the commons for Flex Time Planning, 8-11:30 a.m. -The afternoon in checkout time June 3                          Summer School begins, 8- a.m. – noon  (June 3rd through June 25th.)

Strong to the Finish:  Please be visible in the halls this week before, during and after school this week. 

               

There are no gold medals for the 95 yard dash.

-Max De Pre

Weekly Spartan Blog: May 6-10, 2013

Spartan PRIDE

Supporting our school community core values.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We have two opportunities to participate in activities this week.  First, we are hosting the final Parents as Partners meeting tonight at SMS in the library from 6-7 p.m.  The agenda includes a review of this year's activities, 6th grade transition activities, the end of the year celebration and looking ahead to next year.  Additionally, please plan to attend the SMS activities banquet scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th from 6-7 p.m. in the gymnasium.  Our students have accomplish great things in the performance arena.   I hope to see you this week!

Spearfish Middle School

Weekly Faculty Bulletin

May 6-10, 2013

“Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.”

• Preparedness • Respect • Integrity • Determination • Excellence

1) Track meet at Sturgis, Monday, May 6th.  Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m.

2) Parents as Partners Mtg., Monday, May 6^th, 6-7 p.m. in the SMS Library

3) SMS Activities Banquet, Tuesday, May 7^th from 6-7 p.m. in the SMS gymnasium

4) Large Group Contest, Wednesday, May 8 in Sturgis

5) Annual Staff Recognition Banquet, Wednesday, May 8 from 5-6 p.m.

6) 6th grade balloon launch, Friday, May 10^th at 8:30 a.m.

7) Staff Lunch Celebration! Domino’s Pizza will be bring in pizza for the staff lunches on May 8^th

8) Supervision Duty: Knittle, Farley, Syman, Vette, Engesser

9) Lounge Duty: All 6^th and 7^th Grade Staff

10) Spearfish Track and Field Meet (We need volunteers; see Kevin)

Upcoming Activities: May 13 (date change) BLT meeting, 3:20-4:30 p.m. in the SMS Library 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 24 End of year Survivor Day Celebration for all students and staff 10 a.m. to noon May 24 1 p.m. releaseEnd of 3rd Trimester - Last Day for Students, May 28 Last Day for Staff: Teacher PD, a.m. and Checkout, p.m. June 3 Summer School begins, 8- a.m. – noon (June 3rd through June 25th.)