SMS Trojan News
Principal's Corner
October 26th - October 30th
We have a few more weeks until grades are finalized for Quarter 1. With an absolutely new way of "doing school," I am so impressed by all of our students and families and the dedication they have made to pressing on toward their education in the face of some very hard things! Great work!!!
To assist you all, we have been made aware of some good (FREE) opportunities for families to take advantage of:
- Western Oregon Univ.: Free Zoom Homework Help for Math; Monday - Thursday, 5pm-6pm for daily homework help (503-838-8831, ask for Rachel)
- Wildlife Images - Critter campus through Wildlife Academy (541-476-0222).
- Josephine Co. Library - a place for students to go with Wi-Fi access as a learning space...with two trained tutors! (541-476-0571, ask for Kedron).
- Joe's Place - a place for students to have access to Internet and be surrounded by positive adults during the day (541-476-4563).
- Boys & Girls Club - a great partnership to assist local youth (541-479-5258).
- YMCA - continuing to offer great programs for kids and families (541-474-0001).
Lastly, we have SPIRIT WEEK this week! Our staff is excited to engage with students in this annual spirit week!
- MONDAY - Squad Day - dress alike with your friends!
- TUESDAY - Holiday Day - dress with ANY holiday theme!
- WEDNESDAY - Wacky Hair Day - Let's see those wild hair styles...
- THURSDAY - Fancy Day - Whatever getting fancy means to you!
- FRIDAY - Halloween Costume Day - Dress up for a chance to win a prize!
There will be a prize for SCARIEST, FUNNIEST, and MOST UNIQUE costumes. Winners will be announced on Friday during lunch time!
Check out this week's Family Character Dare below for a suggestion on connecting with your child. Our October Middle Years article is also available for you as well.
Happy Halloween,
Mr. Sale
Spirit Week!!!
Weekly Character Dare
CARING CAR WASH
Have a car wash in your front yard or parking lot and offer to wash the neighbors cars for free.
If people want to pay, think about a local non-profit ahead of time that you can donate the proceeds to. Make it a team effort by giving everyone a specific job and a silly, specific title. "Lead Side Mirror Scrubber" sounds pretty sweet.
Counseling Resources
1. SMS Counseling Website
- Options Counseling: 541-474-5360 for crisis; 541-476-2373 for info services
- Other resources
3. Call to talk to a Counselor:
- Ms. McGarry (A-L): 541-474-5750, ext. 50112
- Ms. Rastellini (M-Z:) 541-474-5750, ext. 50104
This Week's Classes
This week's classes:
Monday (26th): B-Day live classes
Tuesday (27th): A-Day live classes
Wednesday (28th): B-Day live classes
Thursday (29th): A-Day live classes
Friday (30th): B-Day live classes
Please remember that you will have three live classes each day, but that you have school work for ALL of your classes every day.
6th Grade Schedule
7th Grade Schedule
8th Grade Schedule
Students of the Month - October
Helpful Family Links/Videos
South Middle School
Email: bsale@grantspass.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.grantspass.k12.or.us/Subsite08
Location: South Middle School, West Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, OR, USA
Phone: 541-474-5750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMSTrojans/