Weekly Scullen Scoop

12.2:

• Spelling Bee Club - 3:05-4:00pm
• Basketball vs. Granger - 8th Away/7th Home - 4:00pm

12.3:

• Science Olympiad - 3:15-5:15pm
• Wrestling vs. Crone @ Home - 4:00pm

12.4:

• Art Club - 3:00-4:00pm
• Homework Club - 3:05-4:00pm
• MathCounts - 3:05-4:05pm
• STEM Club (7th/8th) - 3:15-4:30pm
• Basketball vs. Madison - 8th Home/7th Away - 4:00pm

12.5:

• Spelling Bee Club - 3:05-4:30pm
• Wrestling vs. Still @ Home - 4:00pm

Starting next Monday, for two weeks, we will celebrate the upcoming winter vacation with spirit days and the spirit of giving! Let’s raise the spirits of those less fortunate than ourselves. The Grace Giving Joy Food Pantry has given a list of items that they need. Please consider donating one or more of these items. You can bring them in on ANY day, not just the day it is posted on. Donations can be brought to the bins in the LMC starting next Monday, December 9. If Scullen Middle School can donate a minimum of 600 items, then we will have a celebration on Friday, December 20 decided by the teams. Let’s rise to the challenge!

Each day of giving will be paired with a Spirit Day theme. The calendar is posted below! Show your excitement for the upcoming break by participating and giving!

Intramural basketball will be open to all girls in 6th, 7th & 8th Grade. Please join the Google Classroom with code mwqyu5c for the schedule, forms and further information. Please REGISTER HERE and contact Coach nat_osmani@ipsd.org with any questions.

Attention 7th & 8th Grade girls interested in playing Basketball for Scullen...tryouts will be held on January 14th and 15th from 3:00-5:00pm. In order to tryout, a player must have a current physical on file with the school nurse and a completed sports registration form:

8th Grade - Google Classroom code efhdwvn - Coaches brian_poss@ipsd.org and shawna_bush@ipsd.org

7th Grade - Google Classroom code d4b3wnx - Coaches nat_osmani@ipsd.org and marcus_fredericks@ipsd.org

ITEM DROP OFF:

We understand that on occasion, students may forget an item needed during their school day. There will be a drop off cart outside of Door 1 where parents/guardians may leave an item for their student. When time allows, these items will be brought inside to a designated Student Pick Up Table located inside at door 1. Students will have the opportunity during passing periods to come down and check for their items.

Please understand that classes cannot be interrupted to notify or deliver dropped off items. *School is not responsible for items left in the drop off areas.

EARLY DISMISSALS:

Need to pick up your student for a mid-day appointment or leave a little early? To help you and your student get on your way, quick and easy, please follow the procedure below!

Too late to send a note? No worries and no need to call, we will assist you once you arrive at school.

1. Send a note with your student, have them bring it to the office upon arrival, include:

• Student Name
• Time of Pick Up
• Reason for Dismissal
• Parent Signature

2. Students will be provided with a pass to leave class at the scheduled time.

3. Come to Door 1 and ring the bell. Photo ID will be required for all student pick ups.

*Please note the following:

• Early Dismissal requests will not be taken through ParentVue or the attendance line.
• Early Dismissals will not be possible after 2:45pm. Please plan accordingly.

REPORTING ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVALS:

Absences can only be reported through ParentVue or the attendance line at (630) 428-7002. Teachers are unable to record excused absences.

SCHOOL/BUILDING HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - Doors open at 7:40am - School begins at 8:00am

Wednesday - Doors open at 8:00am (Buses adjusted 20 minutes) - School begins at 8:20am

Please review this year's Bell Schedules!

The deadline to order your 2024-2025 Scullen yearbook is approaching! Deadline is 1/31/25. Click HERE to order or check to see if you already have an order placed! Use Scullen Order# 8011 to log in.

The next generation of Wildcats are invited to our Prospect Skate on December 23 at 5:30pm. This is open to current Neuqua students as well as 7th and 8th grade students. Join us for a scrimmage, pizza, and our charity game with the Chicago Storm Special Hockey Team. Registration is now open at neuquahockey.org.

*Please note, a USA Hockey number and equipment are required to participate in this skate.

Basketball:

The week before break brought our Shark ballers two different matchups:

The first game of the week our 8AA team hosted the Gregory Pioneers. The short-handed 8AA team got a collective effort from their strong seven. The unselfish play of the guards allowed the big men to establish a presence in the paint. The bounce pass magician Aayan led the charge along with TJ and Jaedyn dropping dimes left and right. When the buzzer sounded, the 8AA boys triumphed with a 61- to 37 victory to improve their record to 5-0.

The 8A team battled with their quickness and intensity, winning 34-27! Abraham D. drove the lane scoring a season high 8 points, Aryan J. slashed through the Pioneer defense with 8 points, and a team high 11 points by Kabir B.’s clutch shooting from the three point arch sealed a great team victory.

The 7AA team lost to Gregory 34-28. Mika J. (12) and Noah S. (6) led the Sharks in scoring. Aahil A., Jacian M., Shiv S., and Ethan S. also scored for the team.

The 7A team beat Gregory 29-23. Bodhin P., Aarush J., and Sunny S. each scored 8 points for the Sharks. Sahl T. added 5.

The second games of the week took us to the doghouse to take on the Still Bulldogs,

The Team 8AA boys traveled to Still to seek their 6th victory for the season and they achieved it! They jumped out to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter with their high energy defense. The Bulldogs had no answer for the Shark attack. The team shared the ball with amazing passes.

Team 8A improved their record to 5-1. Scullen led by only 2 points at half, then dropped 10 points in the 3rd quarter to pull away for good. Led by Aryan J. and Chris R. with 10 and 6 points, respectively. Defensively, the Sharks held Still to 9 points with a final score of 20 to 9.

The 7A team beat Still, 49-16. Sunny S. led the team with 14 points. Bodhin P., Rayhan N., Savir S., Aarush J., and Sahl T. also scored for the Sharks.

The 7AA boys lost to Still, 42-26. Mika J. led the team with 12 points. Jackson N., Myles H., Noah S., and Ethan S. also scored for the Sharks.

Wrestling:

Our Wrestling Sharks had a match versus Fischer and Lincoln, please congratulate the following winners:

Double Winners! - Larry P., Seamus O. and Josh D.

Aarbaz K. and Tyler P. each brought home a win as well!