SEMS Weekly Newsletter

Dear San Elijo Middle School Families,

It was our pleasure to welcome you to our Showcase Open House to celebrate the 20th anniversary of SEMS last week. Our goal was threefold: to continue to build community with our parent partners and families, to celebrate the journey our school has been on, and to look forward to the future.

We had our previous administrators in attendance including founding Principal Hall and long time Principal DeBora. These two laid the foundation for the vibrant, supportive environment we enjoy today. We also had Sarah Ahmad, our dedicated Board Member whose commitment not only to our own school but the larger San Marcos community is much appreciated.

We find our school embarking on a new path forward that embodies our new Middle School Experience that is grounded in community and connection, is personalized and flexible, is co-created through shared power, and is skills driven and relevant. As I walked around last Thursday, I could see these pillars everywhere! Our students shined in their leadership skills, their communication skills, and confidence. A special thank you to our Art, Spanish, Innovation, Tech, Career Lab, Entrepreneurship, 7th grade Math, ASB, Yearbook, and our Music students. We are so proud of each of them!

-Tricia Storey

• Home Games on BOTH Tuesday and Thursday for Flag Football and Volleyball
• Cross Country meets away on Wednesday and Friday
• Unity Day on Wednesday (Students and Staff wear Orange to promote kindness)

On October 24th, we will have an Assembly Schedule day so that each grade level can participate in our "I Choose my Future" assembly with guest speaker, Rocky Herron. The presentation focuses on making healthy choices and the dangers of drug use. To learn more about the presentation, please visit SDCOE's site.

If you are interested in learning more and seeing the presentation for yourself, Rocky Herron will be presenting on October 22nd at Woodland Park Middle School. All parents are invited.

Order your Chromebook Insurance today! Must be ordered by October 31st!

Brochure

Online Store (for credit card payments)

Paper Application (for checks only)

Website

Spanish Website

We love Halloween at SEMS!

Students and staff may wear Halloween costumes on Tuesday, October 31st, but they must adhere to the guidelines listed below:

1. No look-a-like weapons of any kind.

2. No masks of any kind.

3. No full face paint.

4. No inflatable or other costumes that will impede the learning of others.

5. Costumes must follow the SMUSD dress code guidelines.

Please use good judgment and creativity so that everyone can have fun. If you have any questions, please email or reach out to one of the Assistant Principals. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy the day, but please remember that this is a school day and we must follow guidelines.

If students do not follow the Halloween guidelines, parents will be called to bring another item of clothing for their child to wear.

Scan the QR code below or visit the website by clicking this link JOSTENS to order your yearbook now! Students unveiled their theme last week at lunch! Everyone is very excited:-)

Homework Time

Homework Time began on Tuesday, September 3rd. It is held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the library. This is a quiet space for students to work on assignments.

After School Tutoring/Extracurriculars

Drop-in after school tutoring began on Monday, September 9th. Click here or the button below for the offerings. Email Assistant Principal Cheryl Sestito for questions or assistance: cheryl.sestito@smusd.org

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Exploration, Discovery, and Growth through Connections, Complexity, Collaboration, and Character

Email: patricia.storey@smusd.org
Website: https://sanelijomiddle.smusd.org/
Location: 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA. 92078
Phone: 760-290-2800