
SUTTER MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2024
FEB EVENTS
2/2 Popcorn Friday
2/3 Debate Tournament at Sutter
2/7 Student Store
2/8, 2/9, 2/13 Valentine Gram Sales
2/9 4-9pm Speech Tournament at Sutter
2/13 6th grade orientation 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m. in multi.
2/15 STEM informational meeting for incoming students 6-7 p.m in multi.
2/16 MINIMUM DAY
2/19 HOLIDAY
2/20 HOLIDAY
2/27 Folsom High School counselors present course selection info to 8th graders in English classes
2/27 Cougar Carry-Out Night at Habit Burger 4-8pm
2/29 Talent Show Applications Due
3/1 Registration opens on Powerschool
Welcome to SMS
February is Black History Month
Pillars of Character
PERSEVERANCE
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
FAIRNESS/JUSTICE
CARING
CITIZENSHIP/CIVIC VIRTUE
TRUSTWORTHINESS
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello Sutter Families,
I hope you had a great month of January. This month brings much to celebrate including Black History Month and Presidents Day. 7th grade students will have an opportunity to enjoy a school dance sponsored by SMS PTA, and our amazing scholars will participate in Speech and Debate tournaments at Sutter Middle School. Scholar-athletes will compete in Boys Soccer and Girls Basketball while incoming 6th grade parents will attend our 6th Grade Orientation and/or attend a meeting for incoming STEM students. We will also focus on the Character traits Justice and Fairness. I hope you have an amazing month, and as always, Go Cougars!
Sincerely,
Tarik McFall
DAILY BULLETIN
Our daily bulletin is read to the students every morning on Cougar News. Stay in the loop by reading the bulletin every day. Check it out at https://www.fcusd.org/domain/1698.
PTA Popcorn Friday and Student Store
The Student Store will be open during all lunches on Wednesday, February 7th.
SEL ART CONTEST
All students are welcome to enter FCUSD's 3rd annual SEL day art contest. The theme for 2024 is TODAY'S STUDENTS, TOMORROW'S LEADERS. Click on the attachment below to view the flyer for entry information.
YEARBOOK
Yearbooks are now on sale for $60. They can be purchased at Jostens.com
BOYS SOCCER
Boys Soccer Schedule
Subject to Change:
1/23 at Mills Middle
1/25 at Home vs Folsom
1/30 at Bradshaw
2/1 at Mills
2/6 at Home vs Bradshaw
2/8 at Folsom
2/13 at Home vs Marina
2/15 at Camerado
2/27 at Home vs Mitchell
2/29 at Rolling Hills
3/5 Team playoffs (1) v (4) and (2) v (3) - higher seed hosts
3/7 Championship Game - higher seed hosts
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Girls Basketball Schedule
Subject to Change:
1/23 at Mills Middle
1/25 at Home vs Rolling Hills
1/30 at Marina
2/1 at Camerado
2/6 at Home vs Folsom
2/8 at Home vs Marina
2/13 BYE
2/15 No League Games
2/27 at Rolling Hills
2/29 at Home vs Mitchell Middle
3/5 7th grade team playoffs (1) v (4) and (2) v (3) - higher seed hosts
3/6 8th grade team playoffs (1) v (4) and (2) v (3) - higher seed hosts
3/7 Championship 7th grade then 8th grade final game
CLUBS
VOLUNTEER AT SMS
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
AT SUTTER MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Volunteers are an important part of schools! As a volunteer, you have
opportunities to support our students and participate in events including:
● Classroom Help
● Field Trips
● Volunteer Athletic Coach
● And More!
Ready to Volunteer? Here is how…
1. Complete a TB test or risk assessment
2. Complete and submit an online volunteer application
3. Complete a fingerprinting appointment (Category 2 volunteers only)
4. Check your email for updates on the status of your application
To ensure processing in time for an event, volunteer applications
must be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance.
Visit https://www.fcusd.org/volunteer for more information.
SMS Parent Volunteer Coordinator:
Mona Noel
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
PTA
VOTE – VOICE – VOLUNTEER - VALUE
The Sutter Middle School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) needs YOU! With your membership (for just $10 per year!), you will:
- Have a vote! Attend meetings and help decide how our funds will be used to support our wonderful school.
- Be connected! Find out what’s happening, and meet administrators, teachers and other parents!
- Speak up! Suggest changes, ask questions, give feedback.
- Give back! Volunteer and support our activities and programs.
- Enjoy member benefits! Visit California State PTA Member Perks for a list of all PTA member benefits.
Learn more on our webpage, then complete the membership form and sign-up today! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email sutterptamembership@gmail.com.
INFORMATIONAL FLYERS
SUTTER MIDDLE INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
MINIMUM DAYS
8/23, 11/17, 12/15, 2/16, 3/21, 5/21, 5/22
HOLIDAYS
9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11/20-11/24, 12/18-1/1, 1/15, 2/19-2/20, 3/25-3/29
Sutter Middle School
715 Riley Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-294-9035
Fax: 916-294-9081