Scarborough Middle School
Family Newsletter for 10.25.24
Hello Scarborough Middle School Families,
Please take a close look at this week’s Friday Family News. There are lots of important pieces of information included this week.
Respectfully,
Kathy Tirrell, Principal
Chris Murphy, Assistant Principal
Parent conferences will be held from Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 15, with all teachers being available until 7 pm on either Thursday, November 7 or Tuesday, November 12. This time is another way for you to get feedback about your child’s learning, aside from PowerSchool, and any individual communications that you might have with teachers throughout the school year. Scarborough Schools use an online format, Conference Manager, to schedule conferences.
Key points in regards to conferences:
Conferences are set for 15 minutes each.
Students are expected to attend with parents, as they are critical participants in their learning.
Conferences will be held in person. If you need an alternative accommodation, please reach out directly to the teacher.
Time constraints allow for families to sign up with one core subject teacher (Mathematics, ELA, Social Studies, Science) from your team. All teams work together in advance to collect feedback to share with you from all core classes.
You may also sign up with Allied Arts (Health, PE, Art, Music, Band, Technology) or World Language teachers.
Special education teachers, counselors/social workers, and support teachers are also available to meet during this time.
Helpful tip for 6th Grade families when trying to sign up for a fall conference. Make sure you go into your Conference Manager "my profile" section and change the school from Wentworth to Scarborough Middle School.
SMS Electronics Policy Expectations & Actions
In order to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for students, the use of personal electronics (cell phone, smartwatches, air pods, etc.) are not permitted between the hours of 7:40 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. If a student is found to be utilizing their electronics during the day, the following steps will be taken:
For a first offense, a student will be provided a warning and the student’s guardian will be notified by the teacher/staff member.
For a second offense, the student’s electronic(s) will be brought to the office to be picked up by the student at the end of the day. The guardian will be notified.
For a third (and every subsequent) offense, the student’s electronic(s) will be brought to the office to be picked up by the guardian at the end of the day, the guardian will be notified, and the student will need to either leave their electronic(s) at home for five days or leave their electronic(s) in the office for five days. The electronic(s) can be picked up by the student prior to going home each day.
For students who continue to have difficulty meeting these expectations, individualized electronics plans will be created between the guardians and administration.
Thank you for your support to ensure students’ focus and attention to academic success, while also promoting the growth of students’ interpersonal skills, as well!
SMS Spirit Week October 28- November 1
SMS Scholastic Book Fair November 12-15th
SMS Art Club
Studio Art Club starts Tuesday, 11/12/24. We meet every Tuesday from 2:40-3:40 until April break. This club is all about creating what you want to create and making awesome, unique, weird, wacky artwork based on your creative genius.
Oak HIll Players Present White Christmas
Attendance Matters
SMS Yearbook
2024-2025 SMS Yearbooks are now on sale! Pre-order now and check it off your to-do list for the year! You can also take advantage of a back to school offer for up to 4 icons when you order a personalized book. Please visit the SMS Yearbook Website for more details on how to order.
Visit our SMS Yearbook Website for additional details, including more tips for ordering a yearbook. If you still have questions after visiting the website, please reach out to Mr. Cabana (wcabana@scarboroughschools.org).
Student Absence Reporting
Families should report their middle school student's absence from school by calling the SMS main office at 207-730-4800 or by email at msoffice@scarboroughschools.org. A reason for the absence must be stated, otherwise SMS office staff will reach out to determine the reason for the absence.
Excusable reasons for an absence:
- illness
- appointment
- religious holiday
- family emergency
- planned absence
For Planned Absences (a day out of school which is not illness or medical appointment related), families should fill out the Scarborough Middle School Planned Absence for which is found here.
For questions about attendance, please contact the Scarborough Middle School main office at 207-730-4800 or email us at msoffice@scarboroughschools.org
Important Upcoming Dates
2024-25 Scarborough School Calendar
NOVEMBER:
Quarter 1 Ends
- Friday, November 1
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 4 to November 15
Voting Day at SHS
- November 5
No School
- Monday, November 11 Veterans Day
SMS Scholastic Book Fair:
- November 12 to November 15
Early Release Day- Wednesday, November 20
- Dismissal at 12:55pm
Thanksgiving Break- No School
- Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29
Looking Ahead:
MAY
6th Grade Dance-
- Friday, May 2 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
7th Grade Dance-
- Friday, May 16 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
JUNE
8th Grade Celebration and Dance
- Friday, June 6
Scarborough Middle School
Email: msoffice@scarboroughschools.org
Website: https://sms.scarboroughschools.org/
Location: 21 Quentin Drive, Scarborough, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 730-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarbmeschools/
Twitter: @scarbmeschools