Scarborough Middle School

Hello Scarborough Middle School Families,

What a wonderful first two days we have had! We are thrilled to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again and are truly enjoying getting to know your children.

Today was our first day of laptop deployment and we successfully distributed over 500 devices! Students who did not receive their device today are eligible to receive theirs on Tuesday, providing all necessary forms are complete. Information on how to access forms is below. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Main Office if you have questions or need support.

Water Bottles: We are asking that all families send a refillable water bottle to school with their child daily. Please be sure to label the bottle with your child's name.

Save the Date: The Scarborough Middle School Open Houses are coming right up. Please mark your calendars for September 11th (grades 6 and 8) and September 12th (grade 7). More information regarding the format will be coming out soon. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support of Scarborough Schools. We look forward to working in partnership with you to ensure this school year is the very best it can be for our learners.

Respectfully,

Kathy Tirrell, Principal

Chris Murphy, Assistant Principal

Scarborough Public Schools will once again be using eCollect for all of the beginning of year forms! For example, the student profile sheet, laptop agreement and fee, medical and health information and many more are ready for parents and guardians to complete online. It is so important to fill out all of these forms so we have the most up to date information in our systems.

If you have not yet done so and need to set up PowerSchool, here is a link to the website - click the red button at the bottom titled "Online Forms Guide" for directions.

School Laptop Fee & Chromebook Information

It is strongly encouraged that parents/guardians pay the school laptop fee of $15.00 at the beginning of the school year. An explanation of what the fee covers can be found in the Chromebook Care, Use, & Responsibility Guide. This fee cannot be paid later in the year and/or when damage occurs. You may decline the fee, but in doing so you accept full responsibility for the entire cost of repair or replacement, regardless of whether the damage is accidental. Should you lose or cause non-warranty damage to your device or any peripherals, you will be billed on the following schedule: All chargers $47.92; All cases $25.00; MS Chromebook $457.00. Again, paying the $15.00 laptop fee is strongly encouraged.

• Chromebook Care, Use, & Responsibility Guide: Must be signed in the Parent PowerSchool Portal by all families prior to students receiving a laptop.

• 2024-2025 Scarborough Public Schools Laptop Information Session

Students who have submitted their paperwork will receive laptops on our next distribution day, Tuesday, September 3. Please note that all laptop paperwork needs to be completed by 11:00 pm the day before laptop deployment for your student to get their laptop on time.

The SMS school picture days are Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10.

You can preorder through Myliftouch.com

The SMS picture ID # is EVTTF7272

More information regarding the school picture day schedule will be released soon.

Grade 6 and 8 will be held on Wednesday, September 11 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Grade 7 will be held Thursday, September 12 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

More information will be shared closer to the event date.

Students are not allowed to use cell phones/smart watches/earbuds during classes or school activities. Upon entering school, cell phones/smartwatches must be turned off and out of sight. Each classroom has a designated electronics holder (sleeves) where students must place their phone, smartwatch, and/or earbuds upon entry to class. Cell phones/smartwatches cannot be used to take pictures on school property or at any school-sponsored event, including events that happen beyond the school day. If a student must make a call while at school, a phone is located in the office area for student use. Students are allowed to use cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds at dismissal time (2:20 p.m.).

The Scarborough Public Library welcomes students after school who are attending one of our many youth programs, looking for a quiet place to do homework, or using library services. Last year we had an average of 80 students daily and on some days up to 140. To make the library a positive and safe experience for all, we want to ensure that parents are aware of our service limitations and policies. We offer the following reminders and encourage you to share this information with your child:

• Service Limitations: The library is a public facility and should not be used as an alternative to after-school care. We have an open-door policy; we do not have the capacity to track attendance or monitor who enters or exits the building. All visitors must have parental trust in their independence to come and go at will. The responsibility for the safety of children visiting the library rests with the parent/guardian or assigned chaperone.
• Transportation: All visitors must independently arrange their transportation to their next destination and be mindful of library closing times. Students must be picked up prior to the close of business as they may not remain in the building and there is no protected or supervised area outside to wait on cold, snowy, or rainy days.
• Behavior Policy: Our behavior policy will be strictly enforced. Disruptive/inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the library and its grounds regardless of age. Parents should ensure their children understand this policy. This reinforces the need that visitors of all ages have a means to independently arrange transportation.
• Computer Use: The library is not responsible for monitoring what a student accesses on library or personal computers or mobile devices.
• Age Group: The library serves a wide age range and cannot separate social groups due to space and staffing limitations. The library is committed to working closely with school administrators, community partners and you to create a safe, nurturing environment for students. It is a challenge to balance the needs of all community members and age groups and we need your help to make this a safe and meaningful space for your child and the rest of the community

Thank you for your support and cooperation in making this possible.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Deanna McNamara, Youth Services Manager, at 207-396-6278

Chip Schrader, Library Director, at 207-396-6266

As a reminder, all breakfast and lunch meals for all students in Scarborough Schools are free for the 2024-2025 school year. All existing students whose parents have an account will be able to order breakfast and lunch using the same procedure as last year, from the Nutrislice app on a device or at the Nutrition Program Menus page.

All new students to the district will have to make a Nutrislice account through the Nutrislice app or website before they can order breakfast and lunch. Parents will need the child's ID # before they can start the registration process.

To order lunch and breakfast:Go to the School Menus Page and click on the purple school menus image. (Nutrislice). At the middle school pre ordering breakfast and lunch is not required but highly recommended.

To add money to an account: Go to School Payment Portal Information website.

Please email Brenda Franklin at bfranklin@scarboroughschools.org if you have any questions or need assistance obtaining your students ID#.

2024-25 Scarborough School Calendar

AUGUST:

No School

• Friday, August 30
  

SEPTEMBER:

No School

• Monday, September 2

Fall Pictures at SMS

• Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10

• During school day - more details will be shared closer to the dates

Early Release - Wednesday, September 11

• Dismissal at 12:55pm

Fall Open Houses at SMS

• Wednesday, September 11 -6th and 8th grade

• Thursday, September 12- 7th grade

• In the evening - more details will be shared closer to the event

7th Grade Vision Checks

• Thursday, September 26

OCTOBER:

No School

• Friday, October 11- STAFF ONLY DAY

• Monday, October 14- Indigenous People Day

Early Release - Wednesday, October 16

• Dismissal at 12:55pm

SMS Flu Clinic

• Thursday, October 24 in am

MAY

6th Grade Dance-

• Friday, May 2 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

7th Grade Dance-

• Friday, May 16 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

JUNE

8th Grade Celebration and Dance

• Friday, June 6

Email: msoffice@scarboroughschools.org
Website: https://sms.scarboroughschools.org/
Location: 21 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 730-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarbmeschools/
Twitter: @scarbmeschools