Falcon Flyer for Families!

Hello families!

We have made it to the last week of August and are looking forward to a nice Labor Day weekend! But first, we have MAP testing to complete first!

This week, MAP testing will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please make sure that your student has a good night's sleep, eat's breakfast, and arrives on time so that he/she is ready to do his best. In addition, please give your student word's of encouragement and discuss the importance of taking time on each question. Our teachers and administrators will be telling them the same prior to the start. We have an incentive this testing round to try and encourage students, as well! We look foward to seeing the results of the scores in the following weeks, and teachers will be working with students to set Winter goals!

Remember, this week is a short week with Friday as a half-day. Students will dismiss at 11:45, and teachers will engage in professional developement regarding MAP tests and goal-setting. On Friday, students may "dress down" if they do not have any referrals! Dress down guidelines are:

1. Shirts and tops must be school-appropriate and not revealing. Hoodies should not be worn.

2. Jeans are allowed during dress down days. Jeans may be any color or pattern but must not have holes or tears in them of any kind. Leggings and or spandex bicycle shorts may not be worn

3. Dress down clothing cannot have inappropriate writing on it, musst fit appropriately, and must not interrupt the safety of the learning environment.

We wish you a great week!

Dr. Persinski

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We are looking for Parent Representatives for Sullivan's School Improvement Council!

Please nominate someone below by August 29. We will have elections the first week of September!

https://forms.gle/u3qW1eSyuryMSmPt7

After School Tutoring will begin Tuesday, September 3 for core classes from 3:45 - 5:00.

Sept 3-5; 10-12; 17-19; 24-26
Oct 1-3; 8-10; 15-16; 18-21; 22-24; 29-30
Nov 6-7; Nov 12-14; Nov 19-21
Dec 3-5

Falcon t-shirts arrived! If you ordered a tshirt, but you have not received it, please see the front office. They have shirts that are reserved but have not been paid for. A few of the smaller Youth sizes should arrive in a few days, as they were on backorder.

If you have not ordered a shirt, but you would like one, you can purchase in the front office.

Thank you!

Check out this week's news for World Language!

Also, please make sure and read this information regarding the Dual Language Immersion Portfolio!

Come out and support the Falcons at Volleyball and Football! Calendars are below!

Volleball Schedule

7th Football Schedule

8th Football Schedule

There will be an organization/interest meeting for Junior Civitans on Wednesday, September 11, at 8:00 in Guidance.

Junior Civitans is a community service organization open to any Sullivan student.

For more information, please contact Dr. Holeman at sholeman@rhmail.org

Coming soon! Be on the lookout for annoucements regarding Yearbook Club and Student Council. Applications will be coming in the next two weeks!

Eighth grade will travel to Washington, DC for the grade level field trip in Spring 2025! For more information, click HERE and reach out to Coach E at CEspich@rhmail.org today.

Parent Letter 6th/7th

Parent Letter 8th

FAQs

Opt-Out Form

All 7th grade students are required to have an Immunization record on file showing they have received the Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday or a Medical/Religious Exemption certificate. The deadline to avoid your student being excluded from school unexcused for non-compliance is September 9, 2024. Please submit to the school nurse. If you are unsure if your student is current on vaccines, contact your doctor or the Department of Health.

The PTO is thrilled to announce the first annual Falcon Challenge Dodgeball Tournament! This will be SMS PTO’s main fundraising event for the year. The Falcon Challenge is for every student and encourages them to maintain healthy lifestyles by competing with friends in a dodgeball tournament. It will be a fun day for everyone involved and all funds raised will go towards support for the entire school. Pledge forms for students to collect donations will go home in September. Stay tuned for more details to come and save the date for October 4, 2024!

If you would like to Sponsor the Falcon Challenge, please click HERE. Please send all questions about Sponsorships or the Falcon Challenge in general to the SMS PTO at sullivanmspto@gmail.com

The next SIC meeting will be held Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30 in the Media Center!

PTO-The next PTO meeting will be held September 17, following the September SIC meeting. If you would like to assist PTO, please reach out to one of the officers.

President: Erica Smith
Vice President: Ashley Lang

Secretary: Melissa Maynard

Treasurer: Amanda Winters

sullivanmspto@gmail.com

Penn Station donates 10% of all sales between 4-8pm (no receipts necessary), and includes dine-in, take-out, and delivery orders (DoorDash and GrubHub).

Save the Dates!

Thursday, September 5

Thursday, October 3

Thursday, November 7

Thursday, December 5

*Thursday, January 9 (2nd Thursday)

Thursday, February 6

Thursday, March 6

Thursday, April 3

Thursday, May 1

Please register for Parent Portal. This hub includes our Transportation Forms, Technology Agreement forms. surveys, and updated attendance and grades.

Parent Portal access is available on the PowerSchool website: https://rock-hill.powerschool.com/public

For PowerSchool questions, email askpowerschool@rhmail.org

Want to follow your student's Canvas to view assignments? See directions HERE.

All laptops have been issued to students. The $20 usage fee can be paid online or at the front office.

Should a situation arise in which a student needs to take the device home, parents/guardians can fill out this form electronically, or they can request a copy of the form from the front office.

August 27: MAP testing ELA; VB Scrimmage @ HOME 4:30
August 28: 8th grade FB Scrimmage @ Home 5:15

August 29: MAP testing Math

August 30: Early Release @ 11:45; Dress down for those without referrals

September 2: Labor Day Holiday
September 5: Penn Station Spirit Night

Through the 24-25 school year, SMS will host family academic & community nights. Study tips, IB and World Language information, adolescent social-emotional support, and other safety information will be shared! Save the dates!

October 17

January 23

March 27 *Also IB Showcase Night!

Here is a link to our calendar of activities for 2024-2025. *This does not include athletics or clubs.

August 12, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/g5vm2y

August 5, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/29zbu-falcon-flyer-for-families

July 22, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/6vpyk-falcon-flyer-for-families

July 12, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/qjr5b-falcon-flyer-for-families

Summer 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/c67gt-falcon-flyer