SMMS Weekly Update

We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.

We are currently planning our annual Veterans Day Celebration. If you would like to recognize a veteran in your family, please complete the form below. We are hoping to recognize all of our community members who have served in all branches of the armed forces.

This week, we celebrated students at each grade level who were nominated for a Patriot Award this marking period.

Patriot Awards are a tradition at SMMS. Each marking period, every teacher selects one student to recognize for outstanding academic performance, outstanding citizenship, outstanding motivation, or outstanding work ethic. Nomination for a Patriot Award is a recognition reserved for students who trule embody Patriot Pride.

Thanks to all of the staffulty who nominated a student, and thanks to all of the parents who came out to help us celebrate our phenomenal students!

The holidays are quickly approaching! If you or someone you know could use some assistance during this holiday season, let us help! Fill out the attached Google Form by Tuesday, Oct. 4th, and someone from SMMS will be in touch. Call 304-274-5030 and ask for Ms. James or email Margaret.james@k12.wv.us with any questions.

Dear SMMS families,

As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts, we want to remind you that you can help us earn funds through Box Tops for Education by simply submitting your grocery receipts.

Here are two easy ways to participate:

1. Drop Off Your Receipts: Bring your receipts to the office and place them in the designated Box Tops Collection Box. Our Box Tops Coordinator will scan them for you—no need to do a thing!

2. Scan Your Own Receipts: If you prefer, you can scan your receipts using the Box Tops app. It's quick and easy! Just download the app, scan your receipt, and submit.

Every Box Top adds up, and your participation helps us get closer to our goal. Please take a moment to either drop off your receipts or submit them through the app. We appreciate your support!

Thank you for helping make a difference!

SMMS celebrated Red Ribbon Week from October 23-October 31.

As a culmination, students signed large banners to share messages promoting drug-free living and wore costumes to "Say Boo to Drugs!"

This week, our top IXL leaders from

Ms. Huffer's and Ms. Yeargan's classes celebrated with a pizza party.

At our last staffulty meeting of the month,

Mr. Rinker passed along the Tireless Teacher Award to Ms. Ashton. Congrats Ms. Ashton!

Some of our teams are engaging in conditioning or Flex days. Please see the information below and reach out to the appropriate coach with questions.

All students must submit a copy of their physical form to Ms. Pavlik, our Athletic Director.

• Cheer
• Coach: Toneia Eccelston (coachneiasmms@gmail.com)
• Girls Basketball
• Tryouts: November 4, 6 & 8 --Times TBD
• Varsity Coach: Chip Barnhart (cbarnhar@k12.wv.us)
• JV Coach: Luz Coindet (luz.coindet@k12.wv.us)
• Boys Basketball
• Tryouts: November 12 and 13--Times TBD
• Varsity Coach: Brooks Everline (brooks@ynphomesolutions.com)
• JV Coach: Noah Payton (noah.payton6@gmail.com)

• November 5- Schools Closed--> Election Day
• November 8- Veterans Day Assembly (See above)
• November 11- Schools Closed for Veterans Day
• November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Berkeley County Schools is excited to partner with the Cook Center for Human Connection and their Mental Health and Wellness Resource Center: ParentGuidance.org. This is a family support library for all families that provides any adult and caretaker in the district with a trusted place to go for qualified answers to the toughest parenting and childcare challenges from the premier therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists in their respective specialties, who offer compassionate, anonymous, and supportive guidance for you and your children.

This FREE resource offers over 50 courses in English and Spanish created and given by licensed clinicians addressing topics like: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Bullying, Social Media, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss etc.

Our first annual Pumpkin Smash was a HUGE success. In three sets, the students fell to the teachers in an epic volleyball match.