Monday, March 10th

• 6th Grade Quiz Bowl Tournament

Tuesday, March 11th

• Jr. High Quiz Bowl Tournament

Wednesday, March 12th

• State Robotics Tournament

Thursday, March 13th

• Rising Freshmen Meeting at SHS (6-7:30 p.m.)

Friday, March 14th

• SeaPerch Competition

Thursday, March 20th

• 3rd 9 Weeks Reward Day
• Drama Performance of Jack and the Bean Stalk at SMS

March 24th - 28th

• Spring Break

Friday, April 4th

• Spring Fling Dance (Hosted by PTO)

Tuesday, April 8th

• Student Council Field Trip

Thursday, April 17th

• SMS Solo Contest (During School Day)

Letters about scoliosis screenings and BMI were sent home to 6th and 8th grade students this week. Parents will only need to sign and return these forms if they DO NOT wish for their students to participate. Screenings will begin next week and forms will need to be turned in by Monday at the latest. All forms are linked below.

Students have requested, and we have delivered! We have a new microwave for our students to use during lunch!

Due to the incredible support and enthusiasm for our jogger/hoodie drive. It has been extended with the expected dates of March 3rd until the 24th. This gives us more time to reach our goal and make an even greater impact on collecting clothing items for The Hive Resource Center. The new goal is to collect 100 items from campuses in Sheridan and 100 items from campuses in East End. Thank you to all who have already donated!

8th graders will not have a CAPS conferences to choose their 9th grade schedules. SMS and SHS counselors will be helping all 8th graders create a schedule during their PE or Career class during the month of March. A parent night for 8th grade families moving up to 9th grade will be held on March 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at SHS.

As we continue into the second semester, help us to encourage students to follow the Yellowjacket Way behavior matrix. We want all students to be successful, and following the three principles of the Yellowjacket way will help them achieve that. A link to the full matrix can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.

Registration is now open for Sheridan Junior Babe Ruth Baseball. This league is for 13-15 year olds interested in playing baseball. Players who turn 16 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are a freshman in High School. The home games will be played at the Parks and Recreation Center field near Rose Street in Sheridan. Some travel may be required to play other teams in the area. Please sign up today by visiting leaguelineup.com/sybl or visit our Facebook page “Sheridan Youth Baseball League.”

Click on the link below to fill out a Google Form about a staff member at SMS that you want to give a shout out to.

Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or to try something new even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.

• Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.

All students are required to wear their badges front and center at all times. If you do not have your badge upon arrival at school you will be asked to 1. call a parent to bring your badge from home, 2. purchase a new badge, or 3. receive consequences including d-hall. If a student chooses to remove their badge throughout the day they are subject to the same consequences as above.

While we encourage you to be comfortable, please remember that wearing pajamas, house shoes, and headwear is not permitted under our dress code. Be mindful of your attire choices to avoid any dress code violations.

All electronic devices including cell phones and earbuds must be powered down and put in backpacks away from your person upon arrival at SMS. These devices must stay put away for the duration of the school day.