SMS School Newsletter
Learning Without Limits
October 1, 2024
Around SMS
Homecoming 2024
Friday, October 4 is an early release day. In the morning, students will take part in the SMS Wacky Olympics. Academic Teams will provide information to students and organize them for different relay events. Dismissal is at 11:00 so that students may attend the Homecoming Parade in the afternoon.
Handbook Review
Wacky Olympics is an exciting event and a highlight of Homecoming Week at SMS. Our new Behavior Management Plan includes a section on Probation, which states, "A student that has recently received Out of School Suspension (OSS) or has accumulated 5 days of In-School Suspension (ISS) will be placed on probation for a period of ten days. While on Probation, students may not attend 1) Wacky Olympics, 2) School Dances, 3) Class Trips, or 4) PTO Sponsored After-School Events. Students who are not passing at least five classes are also considered to be on probation (SMS Student-Parent Handbook Page 23)."
Parents, please take time to review the handbook, especially the behavior management section (beginning on page 16) with your student, if you have not done so already. We are looking forward to fun activities during Homecoming Week and want to ensure all students have the opportunity to participate.
Attendance Information
District Security Information
In lieu of recent events around the country, we have had questions from parents about security measures in place at Seaman Unified School District. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority and we wanted to take a moment to make you aware of the role our district security department plays in the day-to-day operations on campus.
Currently, our district employs six full-time school police officers year-round. Five of these officers are directly employed by USD 345, while one is contracted through the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. All of our school police officers are sworn law enforcement professionals who are armed and stationed within our school buildings throughout the school day.
Officers are strategically stationed in our schools and support the safety of each school in our district. Each officer undergoes specialized training in youth interaction and is intimately familiar with the layout and dynamics of our school facilities. This ensures they are well-prepared to handle situations that may arise while prioritizing both safety and support for our students.
We remain committed to maintaining a secure environment where learning can thrive. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our schools safe.
October 11: No School
Yearbook
Viking Store
The "FACS In Action" class is asking for donations of individualized snacks and drinks for our school store. This class runs & monitors our school store. The store is a part of the SMS behavior incentive program. Students earn Viking Bucks when caught being kind or making good choices. They then can spend their bucks on items purchased or donated to the school store. The Viking Store can use any donated items, fidgets, markers, jewelry items for teens, etc. The store also sells individual food snacks or drinks like juices, sodas, & sports drinks.
SMS Presents: The Crimson House Murder
The Crimson House Murders
You’ll find laughs galore in this murder mystery farce that spoofs the private eye shows of the past. It’s the story of Crimson House, a seedy hotel where the guests pay outrageous rent for shoddy service. Thrills and chills collide with sidesplitting laughter as the case is surprisingly solved by the Hoboken Detective, Hercules Porridge.
Tickets are $3 for students and senior citizens, $4 for adults
October 17-18 at 6:30 pm at SMS Stage
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
ASAP will not be held on Monday, October 21st or Wednesday, October 23rd due to conferences.
Students' Right to Know Information
Students' Right to Know information can be found using the link below to access the information on the district website.
Bus and Treat
Join our 345 Team!
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, October 1: 7th Grade Volleyball at Junction City at 3:30 pm, 8th Volleyball at SMS at 3:30 pm.
- Wednesday, October 2: Sports World Assembly at 8:00 am, C Team Volleyball at SMS at 3:30 pm.
- Thursday, October 3: Girls Tennis V/JV at Washburn Rural at 1:00 pm, 7th Grade Football at SMS at 3:30 pm, 8th Grade Football at Manhattan-Eisenhower at 3:30 pm, Choir Concert at SHS at 7:00 pm.
- Friday, October 4: Early Release at 11:00 am, Homecoming Parade at 2:00 pm, Cross Country at Milford State Park 2:00 pm.
- Saturday, October 5: 7th Volleyball at Manhattan-Anthony at 8:30 am, 8th Volleyball at Manhattan-Eisenhower at 8:30 am.
- Tuesday, October 8: C Volleyball at SMS at 3:30 pm, SMS Band Concert at SMS at 7:00 pm.
Seaman Middle School
Email: kajohnson@usd345.com
Website: https://www.seamanschools.org/
Location: 5530 Northwest Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-286-8400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeamanMiddleUSD345/