SMS Family News

Congratulations to the following students whose teachers nominated them as April RAIDERs of the Month. In April, teachers focused on the A in RAIDER, which stands for Academic. The April RAIDERs of the Month are:

• Grade 6 - Sloane Murphy and Bethany Whitney
• Grade 7 - Tanner Beirola and Reis Carvalho
• Grade 8 - Callen Cabral and Victoria Fortin

Congratulations, SMS Raiders!

May - Math, Science, and Civics MCAS sessions

Math

• Tuesday, May 6th - Grade 7 Math MCAS (session 1)
• Wednesday, May 7th - Grade 6 Math MCAS (session 1)
• Thursday, May 8th - Grade 8 MCAS (session 1)
• Tuesday, May 13th - Grade 8 Math MCAS (session 2)
• Wednesday, May 14th - Grade 7 Math MCAS (session 2)
• Thursday, May 15th - Grade 6 Math MCAS (session 2)

Science

• Tuesday, May 20th - Grade 8 Science MCAS (session 1)
• Wednesday, May 21st - Grade 8 Science MCAS (session 2)

Civics

• Wednesday, May 28th - Grade 8 Civics MCAS (session 1)
• Thursday, May 29th - Grade 8 Civics MCAS (session 2)

HERE is the link for anyone interested in signing up to participate in the Walk for Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance on May 3rd.

Grade 8 DC Trip

• SPRING MEETING: Monday, May 5th, is our final and mandatory meeting date. The meeting will start at 7:00 and last about 90 minutes. Families are encouraged to arrive early as we will confirm all necessary forms have been turned in.
• Any questions regarding the DC trip can be emailed to Mrs. Cardozo or Mr. Johnson at marge.cardozo@somersetschools.org or michael.johnson@somersetschools.org.

Grade 8 Dance

• The 8th-grade dance will be held at White's of Westport this year on Friday, May 30th, from 6:00-9:00. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online or during 8th grade lunches when the PTO is available. Ticket sales end on May 20th.

Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony

• The 8th-grade promotion ceremony will be on Tuesday, June 17th. Additional details will be provided in the June 1st newsletter.

Quarter 4 progress reports will be available in Aspen on Wednesday, May 14th. Please check the parent portal to view this document on May 14th.

The grade 8 dance is on Friday, May 30th, from 6:00-9:00pm, at White's of Westport. The dance has a neon glow theme. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online through the link below or during 8th grade lunches when the PTO is available for ticket sales. The last day to purchase tickets is Tuesday, May 20th.

Online Grade 8 Dance Ticket Purchase Link

Monday, May 5th - DC trip family meeting at 7:00 pm

Monday, May 12th - Quarter 4 mid-term date

Tuesday, May 20th - Last day to purchase a grade 8 dance ticket

Friday, May 30th - Grade 8 dance at White's of Westport