Weekly Spartan Blog: August 2014

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Invitation to Open House/Back to School Celebration and Supply List below:

Dear Student Parents/Guardians:

How quickly the summer months pass!  We hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends.  This letter is to serve as an announcement of  important dates and information related to the Back to School Celebration of Learning & Open House for the 2014-15 school year.  The goals for this activity are to create a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for our parents and students and provide the opportunity to learn more about the SMS experience.  The Back to School Celebration is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 21, 2014.  Please plan to attend this very important event.  The schedule is provided below:

Open House/ Back to School Celebration Thursday, August 21, 2014 4:45-6:15 p.m.  €       Meet with START Time teacher at time specified below for each grade level. €       Complete “to do” checklist in the gym anytime between 4:45-6:16 p.m. (PE clothes, lunch tickets, yearbook orders, volunteer registration etc…) €       Open House Format, meet and greet teachers in their classrooms
6th Grade Schedule	7th Grade Schedule	8th Grade Schedule
4:45-5:05 Students & Parents meet with START Time Teacher (General Information., Schedules, Lockers, etc.) 5:10-5:30 p.m.,  Attend a Team Presentation w/ teachers in the 6th grade hallway.	5:15 – 5:30 p.m.,    Students & Parents meet with START Time Teacher (General Information., Schedules, Lockers, etc.)	5:30-5:45 p.m.,    Students & Parents meet with START Time Teacher (General Information, Schedules, Lockers, etc.)

We look forward to seeing you at this very important activity. The Spearfish Middle School Community is excited to work with you this coming year.    You can pick up the back to school packet beginning August 13th between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.   The following forms are included in the packet: 1) Technology Acceptable Use Form  2) Parent Permission, 3) Emergency School Closing & 4) Health Services Info.  Incoming 6^th grade parents may have already completed some forms.  There are other important documents included in the packet for your reference (supply list, back to school checklist, FERPA etc…).  We only need the FOUR documents signed and returned.   Enclosed, you will find the school supply list.   Enjoy the remaining days of summer.

Sincerely,

Shane Baier

Principal

Supplies not provided by parents or a volunteer organization, will be provided by the school district

Spearfish Middle School 2014-2015 School Supply List

Sixth Grade

12        #2 pencils                                                        2          glue stick – clear, not purple

 6         red pens or pencils                                          1          Trapper Keeper (approx. 2-3”)                       

1          school glue                                                      2          large boxes of Kleenex                                  

6          2-pocket folder (punched to fit binder)          2          pkg. loose-leaf paper (wide or college)not colored           

 1         12” ruler (one side metric)                              1          eraser

 1         pkg. colored pencils (at least 24)                    2          black or blue pens

 1         zipper pouch (no boxes, please)                      1          Scissors

 1         highlighter                                                      

Seventh Grade

2          lg. boxes Kleenex                                                        ruler (Geography)-All Classes

1          2 ½”- 3-ring binder (English)                                      red pens-All Classes

1          1”- 3-ring binder (Math)                                             #2 pencils with erasers-All Classes (MANY!)

3          book covers                                                                 scissors-All Classes

1          composition notebook (Science)                                glue or glue stick-All Classes

            colored pencils (24 minimum)-All Classes                  loose leaf paper (college ruled)

1          flash drive – English                                                   2 highlighters

1          hand held pencil sharpener                                         5 total notebook dividers – All Classes

2          dry erase markers (Math)                                            1 1”- 3 ring binder

NO TRAPPER KEEPERS!!

Eighth Grade

1          pkg. colored pencils                                                    pencils

2          lg. boxes of Kleenex                                                   black, blue  and red pens                               

            college-ruled loose leaf paper                         1          3-hole punched pencil case                                        

3          1 1/2” 3-ring binders                                       2          white clic erasers

PLEASE do not get a 3-ring binder larger than the requested size!       

Spanish – 3-ring binder, markers/colored pencils

Art – See back….

6^th Grade Band – Measures of Success Book 1 for your instrument

7^th Grade Band – Measures of Success Book 2 for your instrument

PE Uniforms – Spearfish Middle School students have physical education class on a daily basis throughout their middle school career. Physical Education students are required to wear an athletic T-shirt (short sleeves) and shorts (mid-thigh or longer) or pants designed for activity. For hygiene reasons this must be separate attire from that worn in the classroom each day. PE shirts and shorts are available from the PE department ($8 for the shirts and $10 for the shorts or $15 for the set – while supplies last).

Individual teacher supply lists could include additional items.  The above is a general list of materials for all middle school students in their respective grades.  NOTE:  No Liquid Paper allowed.    Hallway lockers are equipped with combinations locks.  Please mark all supplies.  We encourage students to use their backpacks to carry items to and from school; however, we do not encourage backpacks in the classrooms.  When purchasing backpacks, please make sure they will be able to fit into the lockers.  Thank you!

Daily planners WILL be provided by the school.  Supplies not provided by parents or a volunteer organization, will be provided by the school district.