Weekly Newsletter
October 7th-11th 2024
Weekly Newsletter
Sultan Middle School Families,
Fall has arrived! To get the most up to date school delay or closure information use Flash Alert. Go to: https://sultansdwa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/emergency-information to get more information.
For those students who would like to dress up for Halloween here are the expectations:
- Must meet dress code expectations.
- No masks or props
- No face paint or fake blood
- No weapons
Questions about dress code? Select the button below for the Student and Family Handbook.
We have two ways to help students who are struggling academically: Homework Club and Friday School:
Tues/ Thurs Homework Club (2:40 – 4:50)* is an optional opportunity for students who need extra support or time to either stay caught up on classwork/ homework or who need to catch up after being gone. These are students who want to work and are motivated to improve their grades for either sports or other reasons. Homework Club is encouraged, but is a choice, not a requirement. If a student doesn't complete work at Homework Club they can be asked not to return, as it is only for students who will use it appropriately.
Friday School: Starts 10/4/24
Friday School (ERF Fridays 1:10 -3:30)* will be a required opportunity for students who are failing classes due to not meeting classroom expectations. Part of building relationships means caring about our students enough to hold them accountable for their choices and providing consequences when they are not meeting expectations. Friday School will be a required opportunity for students who are not meeting those expectations by: not utilizing classroom time, being disruptive during class, and choosing not to complete work in defiance.
Our Mission Statement: Sultan Middle School exists to empower all students to achieve at high levels, to become community leaders and global citizens.
Call our Office for a Canvas Pairing Code for your Student
A/B Elective Schedule
***Subject to Change***
Week at a Glance
OCT 7th
Boys Soccer travels to Lakewood M.S.
OCT. 8th
Homework Club 2:45-4:45pm
TSA Science Club 2:45-4:45pm
Volleyball travels to S. Whidbey M.S.
OCT. 9th
Role Playing Club 2:45-4:45pm
Volleyball at HOME vs. Lakewood M.S.
Boys Soccer travels to Granite Falls M.S.
8th gr. Football travels to S. Whidbey M.S.
OCT. 10th
Homework Club 2:45pm-4:45pm
7th gr. Football travels to Lake Stevens M.S.
OCT. 11th
Friday School 1:10pm-3:30pm
Cross Country travels to Lakewood M.S.
Upcoming Events
October 14th
School Board Meeting 6pm
October 15th
Evacuation Drill
October 23rd
Picture Retake Day
October 28th
School Board Meeting 6pm
October 29th
Fall Choir and Band Concert 6:30pm
Clubs
Here are some of the Clubs that have begun this year. There are more in the works that will be posted about here!
Role Playing Club
Staff Advisor: Mr. Coles
Where: Sultan Middle School Library
When: Wednesdays, after school
Bus riders can take the Activity Bus home at 4:45pm after clubs. See staff advisor for a bus pass.
Homework Club
Getting frustrated with trying to get your child to do their homework? Is trying to remember how to solve for x and y giving you a headache? How about sending your student to homework club?
Teachers will be available to assist with homework right after school.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school until 4:45pm
There will be activity busses to transport your student home!
NJHS
Email Mr. Riehle with any questions at Peter.Riehle@sultan.k12.wa.us
WEB Leader
WEB Leaders are eighth grades who are good role models for younger students and have been successful at our middle school. WEB Leaders are trained to work with the incoming sixth graders and other new students who are entering our school. WEB Leaders will run sixth grade orientation on the first day of school in September. Throughout the school year, WEB Leaders will meet again with their student groups to touch base, discuss problems, and plan social activities.
Students are invited to apply to be a member at the end of their seventh grade school year to be trained as a WEB Leader for their eighth grade.
Questions? Reach out to Scott.Sifferman@sultan.k12.wa.us
TSA Science Club
If you are interested in exploring the fields of science and competing with other students across the state, join TSA club. In the club we will explore and learn about things such as how to build robots, create video games, and even how to build boats out of duct tape.
Staff Advisors: Ms. Hoffman
Where: Mrs. Hoffman's room, 404
When: Tuesdays, after school
Bus riders can take the Activity Bus home at 4:45pm. See staff advisor for bus pass.
Sports
We are in the middle of our fall sports season with Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Boys Football, and Cross Country. For Cross Country's schedule use the link below for Athletic. net. For all other sports use the link below for Arbiterlive.
Questions? Reach out to our Athletic Director, Chris Hill, at Chris.Hill@sultan.k12.wa.us
Our upcoming Winter I season includes Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball. Be sure to get your students sports physical as soon as possible. It is good for two years. Sports fees are $35 per sport and $35 for ASB for the whole year. The 4th sport your student plays is free. Pay online or at the office.
Use the link below to go to Final Forms to sign up now!
New Staff
Let's Get to Know Alexander Diaz, ELA SPED Teacher
¡Hola! My name is Alexander, and I am the schools ELA SPED teacher. I have my bachelor’s degree from University of California, Irvine. Go Anteaters, Zot Zot Zot! I also hold a master’s in teaching from Western Washington University. Before I moved to Washington, I lived in California, which is also where I was born and raised. I have taught in Edmonds and South Korea. I have 2 cats, and 2 dogs. My dogs are rescues, and one is totally blind. In my free time I play rugby for the Snohomish County Rhinos Rugby Club.
Policy Reminders
Tardy Procedure
If a student is tardy to school in the morning, he/she must report to the student office. Tardiness due to dental/doctor appointments or late buses will be excused. Students not having a note from a parent/guardian or whose parent/guardian has not called will be issued an unexcused tardy.
Unexcused tardies will result in the following consequences:
• At 5th tardy – Lunch held in the Student Success Center to review expectations.
• At 8th tardy –Two lunches held in the Student Success Center to review expectations.
• At 11th tardy – Four lunches held in the Student Success Center to review expectations and a parent meeting scheduled.
• At 14th tardy --Alternative passing schedule put in place to help facilitate arriving to class on time. This will be in place for the remainder of the quarter.
For more information on our attendance policies click the link below for our Student Handbook.
Cell Phone and Electronic Use
Students are allowed to bring personal cell phones and other electronic devices to school but they may only be used before and after school (not during lunch, in the halls during passing period, or in the bathrooms). This plan puts safety and learning as priorities. All devicesshould be Off & Away (not vibrate or silent) and away (in backpack) during school and passing times. If a student has an emergency or needs to communicate with home/family, please contact the front office. SMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing electronic item
ADDRESS:
Sultan Middle School301 High Ave
Sultan, WA 98294
Ph: 360-793-9850
Fax: 360-793-9859
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