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Greetings Sparrows Point Middle School families. Hopefully this rain is moving away and we can all dry out. We have just finished our 4th full week of school and teachers completed interim grades for the 1st quarter. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns regarding interim grades. The 1st quarter ends on October 31st (half day) so please do not wait to communicate. We are also working on a conference night in the near future-more on this later. SPMS sports has begun as well. Please come out and support our teams as they compete against other BCPS schools. Thank you to all SPMS staff for supporting our student athletes. Check out some schedule changes below.

As we move further into the school year, please remind your child of the importance of getting to class on time and following our PRIDE code of conduct. We have had a great year so far, but we want to remain vigilant when it comes to academic and behavioral expectations. Thank you for assisting in the "off and way" cell phone policy. It has been a great success and is becoming the norm at SPMS.

Reminder- school is closed for students on Thursday October 3rd.

Congratulations to Ms. Moreland on her nuptials this weekend! SPMS wishes her the best!

Have a great weekend Point!

Order your 24-25 yearbooks now 🙂 https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1132530/Sparrows-Point-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024080904334350086/CATALOG_SHOP/

Sparrows Point Community

On behalf of the Care Team, I would like to share with those of you who are not aware that we do have a care package donation wall in my office. Students can access deodorant, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo, lotion, etc. with no questions asked.

We are limited in supplies, so we are asking for donations. If you find it in your heart, please send in the following unused items:

• Toothbrushes

• Trail size toothpaste

• Floss

• Lotion (trail size)

• Deodorant (men/women)

• Shampoo/conditioner

• combs/brushes

• Trail size hand sanitizer

• Edge control

• Hair gel

• Hair ties

• Miniature bath & body (lotions/sprays)

• Body wash soap (trail size)

• Pads/tampons

We appreciate any donations! We thank you all in advance for your support! Please bring donations to Ms. Robin Chatwick-Taylor in the main office.

Some topics we are working on in science this week!

6th grade science- heat transfer and physical/chemical properties

7th grade science- energy conversions and LC1 assessment

8th grade science- global factors that affect climate (ocean currents, latitude, altitude, mt. ranges, distance from large bodies of water, prevailing winds)

There will be an 8th grade parent committee meeting on October 20th at 6:20 at Dock of the Bay to discuss fundraising. All are welcome to attend. Please email Mr. Rizzi if you have any questions at lrizzi@bcps.org.

Cross country and allied soccer were postponed until Saturday, October 5th.

Cross Country s 9am course walk (on own), 9:30 coach meeting, 10:00 first race

**NEW SITE** Parkville MS

8711 Avondale Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

Allied Soccer 8:30am arrival, 9:00 play starts

At Holabird Middle School

1701 Delvale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222 |

ATHLETICS UPDATE

Good Luck to our athletes who will be competing against other middle schools on Saturday September 28th. Athletes have been given information by their coaches regarding the expectations and procedures for the day.

Allied Soccer

Coach Antonelli nantalffy2@bcps.org

Play Day Sept 28th @ Holabird Middle School 8:30 a.m.

Parents need to provide their own transportation to Holabird Middle School. Meet at 8:30am. Come dressed in your allied soccer uniform shirt, athletic shorts, shin guards (with socks over top) and athletic shoes/cleats. Please bring a water bottle and snacks. Parents are welcome to bring chairs to sit and watch.

Badminton @Sparrows Point Middle/High

Coach Szewczyk tszewczyk@bcps.org

Coach Mundy dmundy@bcps.org

All athletes should report to the high school gym no later than 8:00 a.m. Please bring a water bottle and snacks. Parents are welcome to attend and watch.

Cross Country

Coach Swain bswain@bcps.org

Coach Tucciarella ctucciarella@bcps.org

BCPS Middle School Cross Country Region Meets

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Locations: East: Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 Ebenezer Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236

Time Schedule: Coaches meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. The middle school races will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Please arrive promptly as the meet will not be delayed.

9:00 a.m. Course Walk (on your own map will be provided)

9:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting at the registration table

9:45 a.m. Girls report to starting line for check in box number will be assigned

10:00 a.m. Girls Race

10:15 a.m. Boys Report to starting line for check in, box number will be assigned

10:30 a.m. Boys Race

Athletics - Sparrows Point Middle (bcps.org)

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