SMMS Weekly Update

We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.

Click the image below for information from the county about the process for school closings and the means of communication.

With the prospect of winter weather, please take the time to review county protocols and expectations for students. Beginning on SNOW DAY #6, all students will be expected to engage in online learning for the day.

SNOW DAY 6 an beyond will be guided by the following protocols:

• ONE OR TWO DAYS: Students should log in at the start of class just like in person learning to be given instructions for class. The schedule is the same as in person. This includes specials/ electives.
• A WEEK OR MORE: A minimum of 1 Teams meeting per class should occur for instruction and 1 Teams meeting daily for general questions or help for all classes. Days there are no teams meetings there should be asynchronous (online independent) learning which will be shown on the upcoming daily calendar. This includes specials/ electives.

Students will need to...

o Know how to access their TEAMS link and how to log in

o Know where to find remote folder

o Know the schedule and expectations of the day

o Have working, charged technology to have a successful day

ALL children enrolling school in grades K-12 MUST have age appropriate immunizations as mandated by West Virginia State law PRIOR to attending school!

All students entering 7th Grade must show proof of immunization against Tdap and meningococcal/meningitis:

• Tdap: Proof of one dose of Tdap vaccine.
• MCV4: Proof of 1st dose of MCV4 vaccine.

West Virginia recommends a health check/physical exam and a dental exam for all 7th Grade students before the first day of school.

Call today to schedule an appointment with your child’s physician, a local health department, or community health center to have your child vaccinated. This is required to attend the first day of class next fall.

• Berkeley County Health Department – (304) 263-5131
• Jefferson County Health Department – (304) 728-8416
• Morgan County Health Department – (304) 258-1513
• Shenandoah Community Health – (304) 263-4999

If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse

Amanda Dagostino, RN

304-274-5030 or amanda.dagostino@k12.wv.us

Each month we have a different way to recognize students who work to achieve their goals. This month, we recognized each student who met their mid-year target for growth.

Please join us for our Winter Band Concert on January 29. Details are provided below.

Dear SMMS families,

As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts, we want to remind you that you can help us earn funds through Box Tops for Education by simply submitting your grocery receipts.

Here are two easy ways to participate:

1. Drop Off Your Receipts: Bring your receipts to the office and place them in the designated Box Tops Collection Box. Our Box Tops Coordinator will scan them for you—no need to do a thing!

2. Scan Your Own Receipts: If you prefer, you can scan your receipts using the Box Tops app. It's quick and easy! Just download the app, scan your receipt, and submit.

Every Box Top adds up, and your participation helps us get closer to our goal. Please take a moment to either drop off your receipts or submit them through the app. We appreciate your support!

Thank you for helping make a difference!

At the Board meeting this week, we had the opportunity to recognize Ms. Wright, our Talk to Me program volunteer as the BCS Volunteer of the Month. Way to go, Ms. Wright!

Please see the information below and reach out to the appropriate coach with questions.

• Cheer
• Coach: Toneia Eccelston (coachneiasmms@gmail.com)
• Girls Basketball
• Varsity Coach: Chip Barnhart (cbarnhar@k12.wv.us)
• JV Coach: Luz Coindet (luz.coindet@k12.wv.us)
• Boys Basketball
• Varsity Coach: Brooks Everline (brooks@ynphomesolutions.com)
• JV Coach: Noah Payton (noah.payton6@gmail.com)

Scheduling Highlights

All SMMS practices should be held at the middle school.

• January 6: SMMS vs Musselman (Girls at HOME; Boys AWAY)
• January 9: SMMS vs Wildwood (Girls AWAY; Boys at HOME)
• January 13: SMMS vs Harper's Ferry (Boys AWAY; Girls at HOME)

• January 6: Students Return to School
• January 10: Report Cards Issued
• January 16: Parent-Teacher Conferences
• January 20: MLK Jr Day--> No School for Students