SMMS Weekly Update
May 3, 2024
Cardinal Day of Caring
The First Annual Cardinal Day of Caring is on the calendar for Saturday, May 11 from 9am-12pm here on campus. National Honor Society is inviting every sports team, club, and individual to come out to SMHS and work on beautifying our campus. Mr. Salfia & NHS will work together to compile a list of jobs that need to be completed. Please, use the QR code below to sign-up to join us. If you are unable to share your time, but still would like to help, we could use donations for supplies. Let's show our community what Cardinal Country is all about.
6th Grade Field Trip
This week, our 6th grade students traveled back in time to the 1980s with a team building visit to the bowling alley and skating rink.
Dress Code Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, please take a moment to review the BCS Dress Code. Our expectations from the beginning of the year have not changed.
The highlights are below:
Shirts must cover the entire back and midriff area at all times
Shirts must cover the top of the shoulders with a minimum of 2” wide straps
Clothing must not be see-through
No undergarments should be visible
Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be worn in such a manner as to:
Cover the mid-thigh when sitting down and be at least long enough to meet the tip of the student’s longest finger when the student is standing with arms down at their sides.
Pajamas/boxers are not considered school attire
Language, Symbols, and Messages--Student appearance and apparel must not show any reference to or inference of:
Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco related products
Derogatory or ethnic symbols that causes a disruption
Violence, blood, gang membership, guns, knives, or weapons of any kind
Suggestive or sexual messages
Language or symbols that offend, demean, or promote hatred towards any identifiable person or group
Words or symbols deemed to be inappropriate for the school setting such as rude, disrespectful, or discourteous expressions inconsistent with civil discourse and behavior
Body piercing that causes a disruption, interferes with the educational setting, or presents a safety concern
Profanity or obscenities
Choir and Band Concerts Successes
Thanks to Mr. Pratt and Mr. English for their hard work all semester! Your students showcased their skills this week at their spring concerts.
8th Grade Field Trip
Please see the attached PDF for information about the 8th grade field trip to Hershey Park.
7th Grade Field Trip
Please see the attached flyer for info about the 7th grade field trip on May 15.
Looking for Volunteers
On May 24, we will host a carnival to celebrate the end of a Better than Good year. Our carnival will include a dunk tank, GIANT inflatable obstacle course, cotton candy, and carnival games.
If you are interested an available to help us out with a station that day, please email Mr. Hartka at paul.hartka@k12.wv.us.
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. Dagostino, 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.
Hoops for Heart 3v3 Tournament
On Friday, our students participated in the 3v3 tournament for Hoops for Heart. Congratulations to And1 for their victory! Cue We Are the Champions!
8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
You've Got Pie on Your Face
This week, some of our 8th grade teachers and our administrators got a special treat of pie...in their faces. It was all for a good cause; thanks for helping us raise money for our 8th grade field trip!
Staffulty Perfect Attendance
Today, we acknowledged staffulty with perfect attendance. Not all staff who earned this distinction are pictured.
Upcoming Events
- May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6- Strings Concert at 6:45 at SMHS
- May 9- WVGSA Testing: Reading; Grade 6 Field Day
- May 13- WVGSA Testing: Math; Grade 7 Field Day
- May 15- WVGSA Testing: Science (8th Grade ONLY); Grade 8 Field Day
- May 15- Chromebook Collection Begins
- May 17- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
- May 15- Grade 7 Field Trip
- May 21- 8th Grade Step-up Day at SMHS
- May 23- Grade 8 Field Trip
- May 23- 5th Grade Step-up Day
- May 24- SMMS School Carnival/Early Dismissal/Last Day for Students