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.

All students were given printed report cards to take home today. Please ask you student about his or her report card and review their progress.

Parents of students who might be considered for retention will be notified in the coming weeks.

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

We have scheduled our quarterly Patriot Award ceremony for Tuesday, January 21.

In the event of a school delay or a snow day, we will hold the ceremony the next full day of school, Wednesday, January 22 or Thursday, January 23.

Please remember, these awards are a surprise for our students.

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!

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)

Basketball Scheduling Highlights

All SMMS practices should be held at the middle school.

• January 22: SMMS vs Mountain Ridge (Boys AWAY; Girls at HOME)
• January 23: SMMS vs Shepherdstown (Boys at HOME; Girls AWAY); Boys Basketball Staffulty Appreciation Night
• January 28: SMMS vs Wildwood (Girls AWAY; Boys at HOME)

If you have a 7th or 8th grade student interested in football, please review this attachment.

• January 20: MLK Jr Day--> No School for Students
• February 7: Interims Issued

Congrats to Aiden Kidrick who had the highest individual score on Math Olympiad.

Each of our 8th grade cheerleaders recognized a staff member

who has had a meaningful impact on them in middle school.