Mustangs in the Middle Newletter
September 16, 2024
Varsity Football Game
Varsity Football Games Expectations
- Middle school students attending the games should be seated in the designated student section or with their families.
- Please encourage your child to enjoy the game respectfully and represent SMS in a positive way.
- If students go to the SMS student section they are to remain in the section during the game unless they need to use the restroom, purchase concessions, or decide they want to sit with their family.
- Students are not to be loitering around the bleachers or field area, nor are they to be under the bleachers.
- SMS Administrators will be on hand. If students are not following rules and procedures then they may be asked to leave and or receive school consequences.
SMS Cash Calendar Fundraiser
Cash Calendar Fundraiser kicks off! Purchase an entry to the October Cash Calendar for $25 and have a chance to win CASH everyday in October.
Each student is encouraged to sell a minimum of 2 entries. Sale runs through 9/27.
How to sell:
Purchase an entry for your family!
Post this link to your social media and email it to friends and family! https://tinyurl.com/2dda9223
Scan, share, post this QR Code:
Popsicle Party for students:
The pod in each grade with the highest sales at end of day Thursday will enjoy a popsicle party on Friday!
The popsicle party will be awarded each week in September for highest pod sales per grade level.
Why we are raising money:
Fund educational enrichment programs for our students
Plan school assemblies with outside speakers
Supplement STEM activities
Distribute grants to the teachers in order to fund academic tools and other needs for classrooms
Provide incentives and rewards for our students throughout the year
Questions:
Email sarahpolo@live.com
Clover's Birthday Part
Our Student Council is hosting a special birthday party for Clover, our beloved therapy dog in training, who is turning one at the end of the month! To mark the occasion, from September 17-24, we’ll be collecting donations for One of a Kind Pet Rescue, where Officer Dan adopted Clover. Donation points will be tallied, and students will have the chance to earn a fun pod prize! Let’s come together to celebrate and support a great cause! Happy Bark-day!
Ready, Set....Glow
SMS will be holding a 6th-8th Grade Dance on:
Friday September 20, 2024 from 7:00-9:00pm at SMS
Tickets are $12 - and are only sold online
Refreshments and glow accessories available for purchase at the dance (cash only)
We are Teaming Up With the Cleveland Browns!
SMS has teamed up with the Cleveland Browns - and their “Stay in the Game” initiative - for Attendance Awareness Month! Did you know that students who miss 1-2 days of school in a month are statistically more likely to become chronically absent? SMS staff and students will be participating in spirit days and other activities throughout September to build awareness about the importance of regular attendance.
Excellence in Inclusion
I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Special Olympics Ohio has honored SMS with the "Excellence in Inclusion” Award. This award is given to one elementary school, one middle school, one high schools, and one college or career center that have each demonstrated exceptional commitment to their mission of strengthening school cultures through inclusion. This award celebrates schools that promote inclusion, Unified sports, and youth leadership, while fostering an environment of acceptance and belonging among students, staff, and the community. Congratulations to all our students and staff who help make SMS a special place for everyone.
Miles for Myles Fun Run/Walk
he SCS Wellness team is sponsoring a fun run/walk at SMS on September 28th. You may attend anytime between 10-12 to walk or run with your colleagues and/or families. Donations are accepted and all proceeds will go to sponsoring a scholarship in memory of Myles Ketterer, a former SCS student.
