SMMS Weekly Update
May 10, 2024
WVGSA Testing
Next week, we will conclude our WVGSA testing.
- Monday, May 13- Math
- Wednesday, May 15- Science (8th grade only)
Cardinal Day of Caring
The First Annual Cardinal Day of Caring is on the calendar for Saturday, May 11 from 9am-12pm here on campus. National Honor Society is inviting every sports team, club, and individual to come out to SMHS and work on beautifying our campus. Mr. Salfia & NHS will work together to compile a list of jobs that need to be completed. Please, use the QR code below to sign-up to join us. If you are unable to share your time, but still would like to help, we could use donations for supplies. Let's show our community what Cardinal Country is all about.
Supporting One of Of Own
This week, we welcomed Scarlett Fuller back to school to visit for a few minutes. We shared some cards students made for her and the band played a song they had dedicated to her at the concert. It was great to see our students show such concern for a friend! 💙
IXL Sucesses
Congratulations are in order for the following students who completed strategic work on the IXL platform. For their hard work, each student received a day pass to SkyZone.
Thanks to Ms. Skelly for her dedication and hard work!
- Savannah Gipson
- Olivia Gipson
- Serynnia Greene
- Amira Farmer
- Shawna Gray
- Da'Laney Morris
- Austin Wagner
- Ayden Wagner
- Eideann Banzhoff
- Chloe Green
- Paisyn Tucker
- Makiah Sanner
- Benjamin Beahm
- Nathaniel Aguilar
- Zoie Chadwick
- Piers Thompson
- Jeremiah Brown
- Lillian Myers
- Kalee Stevens
- Kayden Partlow
- Vanessa Platou
- Sabella McArthur
- Sergio Buffolino
- Jayce Salfia
- Charles (CJ) Mundey
- Tristen Leberknight
- Dylan Eaches
- Jesse Albor-Ortiz
- Udayan Cruz-Flores
- Chase Stanley
- Leyton Parry
- Mason Taliaferro
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Strings Spring Concert
This week, our Strings students at each grade level showcased their talents at our Spring Concert. Thanks to Ms. McGar for her work to help our students increase their skill levels.
Looking for Volunteers
On May 24, we will host a carnival to celebrate the end of a Better than Good year. Our carnival will include a dunk tank, GIANT inflatable obstacle course, cotton candy, and carnival games.
If you are interested an available to help us out with a station that day, please email Mr. Hartka at paul.hartka@k12.wv.us.
County Chess Champion
This past week, Josiah Cosby won the county chess championship. Way to go, Josiah!
Immunization Reminder- 6th Grade Parents
Reminder to all parents of 6th graders. The Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are required for all students entering 7th grade. Please make your appointment now to have these completed and submit an updated copy of your child's immunization record to Mrs. Dagostino, School Nurse.
Thank you for keeping our students healthy and in school ready to learn!
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Dagostino at amanda.dagostino@k12.wv.us or 304-274-5030.
Math Olympiad Winners
Congratulations to the following students on their performance in Math Olympiads for 7th grade.
- Gold- Colin Wine
- Silver- David Detzel and Kira Gillions
- Bronze- Lillian Kimmel
Post-Testing Shenanigans
The time after state testing can be challenging, as it can be tricky for students to maintain attention. Ms. Ramey came up with this idea to engage her students.
Staffulty Appreciation Week
This week, we celebrated our staffulty for five straight days. Take a peek at some of our events. We 💙 our staffulty!
Probability Stations in 7th Grade Math
Ms. Detzel's class explored theoretical and experimental probability in class this week.
Upcoming Events
- May 13- WVGSA Testing: Math; Grade 7 Field Day
- May 15- WVGSA Testing: Science (8th Grade ONLY); Grade 8 Field Day
- May 15- Chromebook Collection Begins
- May 17- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
- May 15- Grade 7 Field Trip
- May 16- Rescheduled 6th Grade Field Day
- May 21- 8th Grade Step-up Day at SMHS
- May 23- Grade 8 Field Trip
- May 23- 5th Grade Step-up Day
- May 24- SMMS School Carnival/Early Dismissal/Last Day for Students
- June 4- SMHS Spring Physicals
- June 6- Middle School Free Physicals