Spartan News

• 8/27 Reading MAP Testing Begins

• 8/29 Math MAP Testing Begins

• 8/29 SMS Football vs Bryan Station @ SMS 6:00 PM

• 8/30 6th Grade Social (during school hours)

• 9/2 No School

• 9/3 Girl's Basketball vs LTMS @ SMS 5:30 PM

• 9/4 Girl's Basketball vs Winburn @ SMS 5:30 PM

• 9/5 SMS Football vs Jessie Clark @ SMS 6:00 PM

• 9/6 Color Run

• 9/11 SMS Picture Day!

• 9/11 Girl's Basketball vs Leestown @ SMS 6:00 PM

• 9/12 SMS Football vs Leestown @ SMS 6:00 PM

• 9/18 SMS Football vs LTMS @ FDHS 6:00 PM

• 9/19 SBDM

• 10/7 SMS Volleyball Tryouts (Must have updated KHSAA Physical)

• 10/10 SMS Football vs Morton @ HCHS 6:00 PM

• 10/17 SMS Football vs TCMS @ TCHS 6:00 PM

• 10/30 SMS Trunk or Treat

• 10/24 SMS Football vs Beamont @ PLD 6:00 PM

• 11/21 College, Career, and Special Programs Night

• 12/16 Boys Basketball Tryouts (Must have updated KHSAA Physical)

• *PLEASE REFER TO VIDEO ABOVE* You may ONLY use the car loop in the mornings and afternoons to pickup/drop off your students. Using the staff lot creates a safety issue for our kids.

• Does your child need to see a counselor? Click here: https://forms.gle/yU6b3Gm3tfHCXaDu8

• Please join our PTSA! Please click http://southernms.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true to become a member for $5! They do so much to support our students and staff!

• Intramurals (Fitness/Yoga session) will begin on September 10th and end October 31st (excluding fall break). 7:30 AM-8:30AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Jerry Smith is taking completed permission forms these next few weeks. Forms are found on the door of room #404. Students may give completed forms to Mr. Smith or slide them under the door of room 404. *UPCOMING INTRAMURALS: Pickleball/Volleyball November 12-December 19. Basketball January 21-April 2.*

• Did you know you can attend SBDM meetings? (Site Based Decision Making Council). There is a public input portion on the agenda, and you can bring any concerns or questions you have to the council. The council can either offer feedback or choose to put the input on the next agenda- but it is a chance to have your voice heard! All SBDM meetings take place in SMS Library. If you cannot attend an SBDM meeting and have input, you can also email to kevin.payne@fayette.kyschools.us.

• Dress Code Reminder- Students can only wear pajama pants on Fridays if they have maintained their eOS employability. Pajama pants are not permitted any other day than Friday unless a Spirit Week theme.

• Procedure for Student Absences due to Illness and/or Appointments: If your student is absent, please have them bring an excuse note/doctor’s note to Ms. Cornett as soon as they return. Notes need to be returned within three days of the absence. Parents/guardians can also email a note to cari.cornett@fayette.kyschools.us

• Parent notes must be HANDWRITTEN and have the date you wrote it, include the student's first and last name, date of dismissal and/or absence, the reason for early dismissal or absence, and a signature.
• Doctor’s notes can’t be handwritten, they need to come from the doctor’s office your student was seen at. The note needs to include the student’s first and last name and date(s) of service.
• Notes can also be faxed to 859-422-3588 Attn: Ms. Cornett

Technology Forms need to be filled out. Check your email for the link from FCPS or go to this site: https://www.fcps.net/families/forms-for-families/digital-forms. You can choose the language you need and will need to know your child’s student number.

We will be offering Academic Restart, our after school tutoring program, starting on Monday the 19th. Students do not need to sign up. It is a drop in program. There is no cost. It will be in Ms. Pack's room (406). Mr. Payne will announce when he dismisses the car riders to the drop off loop to go to "Academic Restart". Students need to come up with something to work on.

Rides need to be here by 5 or students can walk home.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Pack at Jennifer.pack@fayette.kyschools.us

UK Mobile Health Unit will be at Southern Middle to provide sports physicals Friday August 30th, 1-5pm. If your student is interested in trying out for a sport they will need a sports physical please call UK Healthcare to make an appointment at 859-487-9153. See Info-graphics below.

If you need more information contact holly.morrow@fayette.kyschools.us

The Mobile Market is a rolling food oasis serving areas in Lexington without a grocery nearby. It is a place where anyone can purchase fresh produce and staples. This is a partnership with The Kroger Co. and God's Pantry. The Mobile Market is a 60-foot trailer. It houses a single-aisle grocery store stocked with a healthy selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, milk (dairy and nondairy options), chicken, beef, pork, deli meat, cheese, yogurt, and a limited amount of household products, such as toilet tissue, detergents, and other cleaning products. The mobile market operates on a cashless system - no cash will be accepted or stored within the Mobile Market. Customers will pay by debit card, credit card, or SNAP/EBT.

There are several stops added to the calendar in the SMS neighborhood!

Please see Mobile Market calendar for more information:

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/MobileMarket

Here are some coming up:

Baunta Apartments

3816 Camelot Dr.

Fridays

2:30-4pm

Briarwood Apartments

1349 Centre Pkwy

Friday August 23 (every other Friday)

12-1:30pm

Tates Creek Community Center

3460 Campus Way

Saturday August 24 (every other Saturday)

10-11:30am

Saddle Run

3395 Spangler Dr.

Saturday August 24 (every other Saturday)

2:30-4pm

8th Grade- 9/13

7th Grade- 9/20

6th Grade- 9/27

Every week your student receives a social-emotional learning lesson during their Academic Leadership class. The lessons will differ by grade level. Second Step is the program utilized and it helps students build social-emotional skills- like nurturing positive relationships, managing emotions, and meeting goals. This helps our students thrive in school and life.

What Lesson is SMS Doing This Week?: From August 14th-September 2nd, teachers will be building a community in their classroom through ice breakers, getting-to-know-you activities, and establishing relationships.

KRS requires all 6th-12th grade students be educated twice a year about SUICIDE, BULLYING, and NICOTINE PREVENTION. On Wednesday September 4th, I will be showing a video through the AL classes that contains information about how to seek help if someone is feeling suicidal, what is bullying and how to report it at SMS, and the importance of staying nicotine free. If you would like your student to be exempt from this video we are offering an “opt out space” in the library. You will need to email me your request for “opt out” no later than 3 pm on September 3rd. Please call if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Valerie Morrison, LCSW

valerie.morrison@fayette.kyschools.us

859.422.3582 ext. 41890

Please help us welcome Mrs. Hyde to Southern this year. She is teaching Writing on the Gladiators team. Mrs.Hyde has been in education for 11 years. She worked at EJ Hayes Middle for 6 years, Leestown Middle for 1 year, and was a development facilitator at Reading Plus for 3 years. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, traveling, and going to concerts (not as much anymore with her two little ones). When asked what she is most excited about in regards to Southern Middle, she says, "I've heard amazing things about Southern's climate, culture, and students. Even within these first few days, it is evident that these things are what make Southern a wonderful school to be a part of, and I feel lucky to be here!". Southern Middle feels the exact same way and we are so happy to have Mrs. Hyde!

Email: kevin.payne@fayette.kyschools.us
Website: https://southernmiddle.fcps.net/
Location: 400 Wilson Downing Road, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 422-3852
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernmiddleschoolfcps
Twitter: @southern_middle