SMMS Weekly Update
February 23, 2024
WVGSA Writing Test Scheduled
On March 12, SMMS students will complete the writing portion of the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA). Please help your student DO THEIR BEST ON THE TEST by making sure they get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
We will run a modified schedule that day; testing should conclude by 10:00 a.m.
Celebrating Ms. Hite
This week, we celebrated Ms. Hite, our registrar, at the Board of Education meeting. She was recognized as Berkeley County's Distinguished Service Personnel member for February.
Math Skills Workshops Offered
We are offering a series of workshops to focus on re-teaching specific math content for our students. The sessions are completely optional and will occur on Mondays after school from 2:30-3:30.
The topic for the first session will be advertised in next week's newsletter.
Our first session will be on February 26th.
Counseling Corner
Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is an all-expense paid, private, boarding school with opportunities for college scholarships. They are having an informational meeting on 2/27/2024 at Hoss’s Steakhouse in Martinsburg.
Parent Volunteers Needed
On April 9 will have an incredible program here at the school called Get A Life. Students learn a valuable life lesson on how to manage money. We need volunteers to man tables as students travel around to purchase needed items.
If you are able to help us on April 9: Please email me at: wendy.reeves@k12.wv.us
We are also planning a Career Day during the last week of May. If you have any ideas or resources for this I would love to hear from you.We appreciate your help! Thank you so much!
HEALTH CARE PATHWAY INITIATIVE
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine sponsors the Health Care Pathway Initiative (HPIC) program for high school students entering Grades 8-12. HPIC allows high school students to learn about careers in health care, engineering, technology, and science during a summer camp on Marshall University's Huntington campus. This camp will be offered June 2-27, 2024. Click here for more information and a link to register. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.
Correcting Our Omission
Last week, we recognized our Varsity basketball team for their league championship. We inadvertently missed one our our team members. Our apologies!
Chick-fil-a Fundraiser for 8th Grade
Immunization Reminder- 6th Grade Parents
Reminder to all parents of 6th graders. The Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are required for all students entering 7th grade. Please make your appointment now to have these completed and submit an updated copy of your child's immunization record to Mrs. Dagosino, School Nurse.
Thank you for keeping our students healthy and in school ready to learn!
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Dagostino at amanda.dagostino@k12.wv.us or 304-274-5030.
Exploring in Math Class
This week, Ms. Detzel invited a scientist to her classroom to help students experience math in the real world.
Remote Learning Plan
In the coming days/weeks, we may need to utilize our remote learning plan. In the event of snow days 6-10, we will follow the county guidelines for remote learning.
Student Expectations:
Access to TEAMS link and know how to log in
Know where to find remote folder
Know the schedule and expectations of the day
Have working, charged technology to have a successful day
Travel Overseas With Us
We’re going to London and Paris in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/3wmtRLO
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Jackie Detzel
email me: jacqueline.detzel@k12.wv.us
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.
Upcoming Events
- February 27- Chick-fil-a Spirit Night for 8th Grade
- February 28- NAEP Testing for Randomly Selected Students
- March 8- End of 3rd Quarter
- March 12: WVGSA Writing Test
- March 13- Two-hour Delay for Students
- March 15- Report Cards Issued
- March 29-April 5- Spring Break: No School for Students