SSMS Weekly Update
October 08, 2021
Dear SSMS Families,
Monday is a student/staff holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday October 12th. We hope you have an outstanding three day weekend!
Dan Diehl
Principal
Sycamore Springs Middle School
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News from SSMS PTA
SSMS Teachers are looking for PUZZLES to use this month as an aid for the habit "begin with the end in mind". If you have anything to donate, please leave in the front office, ATTN: Ms. Smart. Any size puzzle, missing pieces are not a big deal. THANK YOU! Please drop off by October 15th.
CHILI Cook-off to feed our staff and become the chili/soup champion of SSMS is at the end of the month (10/29)! Sign up here to bring in an item, or to compete in the cook-off: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ea5ae2da4ff2-first
Calling all SSMS students! Every year you see reflections submissions are due…..but what is it exactly? Watch the video below and then click here: https://www.ssmspta.org/ssmsreflections to find out more. Any student can enter in any category: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
email reflections@ssmspta.org with questions!
Submissions due 10/29 in the vestibule! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1BkCQkRwNs
Thanks to everyone that ordered Tiger Spirit shirts! Be ready for the next two designs, coming soon!
“Pride Paws” are handed out to SSMS students as rewards for showing exemplary behavior and good grades. They can in turn be used as “cash” for the Pride Paw Cart (which is run purely on donations by parents and SSMS PTA). If you would like to donate items please got to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5OL9MYO8W3TX... to view the wish list. Items can also be dropped off in the front office. She is currently hoping for bags of individually wrapped Halloween candy! Thank you all for helping out - you are appreciated!!
If you haven't joined yet, it's not too late . . . . joinpta.org
MAP Assessment Scores Now Available in Skyward Family Access
CLOSE UP IS BACK!
We are so excited to be sharing this opportunity with our students again this year! Because of the travel restrictions of the last couple of years, we are opening the trip to all 7th AND 8th graders. After this year, however, only 7th grade students will be invited to attend.
Here are Frequently Asked Questions about the trip - if you would like to sign up, there is a link at the bottom of the FAQ document. Your enrollment coupon will be sent home with your child beginning next week.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to rebecca.smart@dsisdtx.us or kristin.wright@dsisdtx.us
DSISD Annual Dyslexia Parent Information Night
The DSISD Dyslexia team will be hosting our Annual Dyslexia Parent Information night on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 7. This will be a virtual event for anyone interested in learning more about dyslexia and tips for supporting their children with dyslexia at home. Everyone is welcome to attend and no registration is required.
Events of the Week
10/11 - Student/Staff Holiday
10/12 - 7th Football vs Bee Cave (@ SSMS) 5PM
10/13 - Mime Day (best of mimes in lunch)
10/13 - 8th Football vs Bee Cave (@ Bee Cave MS) 5PM
10/13 - NJHS Monthly Meeting 8AM & 4:15PM
10/14 - Volleyball vs Bee Cave (@ Bee Cave MS) 5:15PM
10/14 - SSMS Fall Choir Concert 6:00PM
Upcoming Events
10/21 - Volleyball Pictures
Staff Birthdays
Cathy O’Grady - 10/8
Jordyn Lamirand - 10/11
Karen McCollum - 10/16
Sycamore Springs Middle School
Website: https://www.dsisdtx.us/domain/12
Location: 4451 Sawyer Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78737, USA
Phone: 512-858-3600