The Shark Tells
Week of September 25th, 2023
SPIRIT WEEK
This week, we are supporting our high school by participating in their Homecoming Week dress-up days. You will see these listed beside the Spirit Week entries below.
Reader's Reef
Reader's Reef is a section of The Shark Tells dedicated to keeping you informed of how SJM is supporting the Read To Succeed initiative implemented by the state. In addition to this, Reader's Reef is where you will find information about literacy, improving reading skills, the benefits of reading, and news from the SJM Library Learning Commons (LLC).
This week, we will begin offering makerspace activities in the LLC during the lunch period for students who are interested in joining. Students will have two days to complete an origami activity resulting in a decorated bookmark. Makerspace activities are open to everyone and provide an opportunity for every student to feel welcome and find something to do in a library. Additionally, these activities allow students to explore varying interests and develop and/or display skills that may not assessed in a regular classroom.
The first meeting of Battle of the Books, a district-wide reading trivia competition, will be held Thursday morning beginning at 7:40am. If your student is interested in participating, but cannot attend the meeting, please have them contact Mrs. Bennett at MBennett001@horrycountyschools.net or stop by the LLC. This year's book titles are pictured.
Monday, Sept. 25
- Spirit Week: Dress to Impress
- SJM Performing Arts vertical raise fundraiser
- B-team cheer practice 4:00 - 5:30pm cafeteria
Tuesday, Sept. 26
- Spirit Week: Jersey Tuesday - Wear your favorite team's jersey
- SJM Performing Arts vertical raise fundraiser
- Makerspace Origami project during 8th grade lunch
- Curtain Call Acting Club 3:45 - 4:30pm D 4
- Rubik's Cube Club meeting 3:45 - 4:45pm D 12
- HOME B-team football game vs Waccamaw MS 6:00pm @ SJH
- St. James Swim vs Conway @ Conway Rec Center
- AWAY Girls' B-team & JV volleyball 5:30pm @ Conway HS
Wednesday, Sept. 27
- Spirit Week: Wacky Wednesday - Mix it up with crazy clothes
- SJM Performing Arts vertical raise fundraiser
- FCA Huddle Up 7:25 - 8:00am Chorus room
- PSE 3:45 - 5:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 28
- Spirit Week: Superhero Thursday
- Battle of the Books meeting 7:40 - 8:05am LLC
- SJM Performing Arts vertical raise fundraiser
- PSAT tutoring 7:20 - 7:50am C 5
- Makerspace Origami project during 7th & 8th grade lunches
- Robotics 3:45 - 4:45pm C 14
- PSAT tutoring 3:50 - 4:50pm C 5
- HOME Girls' B-team (5:00pm) & JV (6:00pm) volleyball vs SHS @ SJHS
Friday, Sept. 29
- Spirit Week: Spirit Friday - Wear St. James colors
- SJM Performing Arts vertical raise fundraiser
- Makerspace Origami project during 7th grade lunch
Saturday, Sept. 30
- PSAT tutoring 9:00am - 12:00pm C 5
- Environmental Club work day 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Region Orchestra auditions 9:00am Sumter HS
Looking Ahead . . .
- Mon., 10/2 -- School custodian Appreciation Day
- Wed., 10/4 -- STOMP Out Bullying Day - Wear blue
- Thurs., 10/5 -- Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser for Robotics
- Mon., 10/9 -- Schools are CLOSED
- Tues., 10/11 -- Teacher work day