SMS Weekly Newsletter
Week of October 14th
CUSTODIAN DAY
October 2nd was National Custodian Day. We were able to celebrate our wonderful custodians Melissa Taylor and Elijah Combs for all of the hard work they put in at SMS. Thank you both for all that you do!
SCHOOL PICTURES - It's not too late!
Also, don't forget to order your FREE digital SmileSafe card!
SWEET TREAT
Mrs. Rochelle's advisory class celebrates their win of a sweet treat - donuts! Their class had 100% participation on a task that was given out at the beginning of school.
THANK YOU!
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
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.
CKH WORD OF THE MONTH ~ SELF-DIRECT
What does it mean to Self-Direct?
Self-Direction is the ability and learned skill to cast a vision of future goals and then take intentional steps toward who, where, and what we want to be. Instead of focusing on things to control or avoid, we emphasize our responsibility to make positive choices related to our emotions, attitudes, and actions.
Why focus on self-direction?
Self-direction teaches personal responsibility. Learning to self-direct teaches students to take responsibility for their own actions.
Self-direction in action:
Monitor and adjust. Provide students with regular feedback and opportunities to self-assess progress toward goals to make adjustments and improvements in their behaviors.
HOCO DRESS UP DAYS
Oct. 14th - 18th
Monday
- Country vs. Classy
Tuesday
- Dynamic Duo
Wednesday
- Bikers vs. Surfers
Thursday
- Back to the Future
Friday
Color Wars
- 6th grade - yellow/gold
- 7th grade - blue
- 8th grade - black
POSITIVE OFFICE REFERRALS
Positive office referrals are continuing to roll in! Students at SMS are shining bright this year. Our first round of August and September nominations were put into a drawing last Friday and one winner was chosen from each grade to select from a menu of prizes. We look forward to celebrating more students all year long!
IMPORTANT DATES
October 14th - 18th
- HOCO Week
- Band Night at Jacket Stadium, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 23rd
- School Picture Make-up Day
- Reward Day for Students
- No School for Students
- SMS Dance, hosted by PTO
- Red Ribbon Week
- SMS Bands (6th-8th grades) to Robinson Center for Children's Concert