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SMMS Weekly Update
March 8, 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 doing the following:
- Make sure your student gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.
- Make sure your student brings their charged Chromebook to school.
- Make sure to remind your student to place all electronic devices (phone, air pods, smart watch) in their locker.
We will run a modified schedule that day; testing should conclude by 10:00 a.m.
If your student is part of the virtual school or our BCS Homebound program, please plan to bring your student to school on March 12 at 7:40 a.m. to complete the writing assessment. Email Mr. Bennett (a.bennett@k12.wv.us) with any questions.
Supporting One of Our Own
As you may know, a member of our SMMS family, Scarlett Fuller, was diagnosed with a serious illness recently. In the coming weeks, you will notice we are going to be offering opportunities for our families to support her. So far, we have worked with community members to coordinate the following projects:
- Custom Bracelet: Bracelets have been arriving every couple of days and have been distributed during homerooms. Thanks to Mr. Bennett for donating the bracelets for sale.
- Leukemia Awareness T-Shirt: In the coming weeks, we will be pre-selling t-shirts, the proceeds of which will benefit Scarlett and her family. Each shirt will be $10. We would also like to take a school-wide picture once we all receive our shirts. Thanks to Mr. Clark for helping to organize this project.
Please demonstrate compassion and empathy as we take this journey together.
Wilson College Softball Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Our very own Mr. Scheller is coaching at Wilson College and shared this opportunity as well.
- When: April 14th, 2024
- Where: Wilson College Softball Field (see map attached)
- What: Games begin at 1pm, pre-game honoring will begin at 12:30
We will be honoring Scarlett Fuller at the game, and she (or someone in her honor) will throw out the first pitch. She will also be serving as our team manager this year.
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.
Counseling Corner
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.
Cryptozoology at SMMS
Thanks to everyone who came out to support our 8th grade at Chick-fil-a on Tuesday night!
Running with the Herd
This week, we recognized students who participated in the Running with the Herd program.
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.
Upcoming Events
- March 12: WVGSA Writing Test
- March 13- Two-hour Delay for Students
- March 15- Report Cards Issued; St. Patrick's Day Dance (2:30-4:30)
- March 19- Golden Horseshoe Essay Test
- March 26- Golden Horseshoe Selected Response Test (Computer-based)
- March 29-April 5- Spring Break: No School for Students