SMS Weekly Newsletter
Week of October 7th
CELEBRATE WITH US!
On Friday morning, we got to celebrate several students that were nominated by classmates and teachers for displaying our CKH word of the month for September - Empathy! We are so proud of these students, and we loved being able to celebrate with their families! We also want to give a big shoutout to our school nurse, Sunni Matthews, and our Band Director, Kelly Wolfe, who were both nominated by coworkers for their empathy towards others.
SCHOOL PICTURES - It's not too late!
Also, don't forget to order your FREE digital SmileSafe card!
PROJECT ADAM
SMS is excited about our district's partnership with Project Adam and Arkansas Children's Hospital. We had several representatives walk through our building last week to help us begin our journey to becoming a Heart Safe school.
2024 - 2025 STUDENT COUNCIL
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Click on the link below to fill out a Google Form about a staff member at SMS that you want to give a shout out to.
CKH WORD OF THE MONTH ~ SELF-DIRECT
What does it mean to Self-Direct?
Self-Direction is the ability and learned skill to cast a vision of future goals and then take intentional steps toward who, where, and what we want to be. Instead of focusing on things to control or avoid, we emphasize our responsibility to make positive choices related to our emotions, attitudes, and actions.
Why focus on self-direction?
Self-direction strengthens relationships. Self-direction helps to grow social skills and develop meaningful, positive relationships with others.
Self-direction in action:
Practice goal setting and action planning. When we establish goals and develop action plans, we learn to take intentional steps to successfully achieve goals.
HOCO DRESS UP DAYS
Oct. 14th - 18th
Monday
- Country vs. Classy
Tuesday
- Dynamic Duo
Wednesday
- Bikers vs. Surfers
Thursday
- Back to the Future
Friday
Color Wars
- 6th grade - yellow/gold
- 7th grade - blue
- 8th grade - black
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, October 7th
- PTO Meeting at SMS Cafeteria, 6 PM
- Beginner Band Concert, 6 PM, SHS McKenzie Hall (Auditorium)
- All Region Choir
- HOCO Week
- Band Night at Jacket Stadium, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 23rd
- School Picture Make-up Day
- Reward Day for Students
- No School for Students
- SMS Dance, hosted by PTO
- Red Ribbon Week
- SMS Bands (6th-8th grades) to Robinson Center for Children's Concert