Stingray Scoop
September 2022
Mr Taylor - Lead Stingray
Our arrival and dismissal are improving everyday. Please remind your child to arrive at their bus stop with time to spare and listen to their bus to be called in the afternoon. At the parent drop off/ pick up area, please remind your child to be ready to unload and load as soon as your car stops along the sidewalk. Then move to the left lane to exit (except 1st car in the line)
September brings many opportunities outlined below. We are participating in the SDIRC District wide Attendance Competition and expect to take the trophy each time. We will be kicking off our PBIS Rewards program as well as Tuesday afterschool programming. We have our Open House scheduled for September 14th with some exciting activities planned for both you and your child.
I look forward to building relationships with all of our Stingrays, including you as well. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Email: Christopher.Taylor@indianriverschools.org
Location: 6400 57th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967, United States
Phone: 1 772-564-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StormGroveMiddleSchool
Twitter: @StormGroveFever
Mrs. Dabrowski
Mrs. Meksvanh
Mrs. Hannigan
Mr. Baez
Ms. Williams
Mr. Zuvic
Parent Acknowledgement Forms
Academic Check-In
Students must pass Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies each year in grades 6, 7, and 8 to be promoted to high school.
Course Recovery
Applications for NJHS will be sent out in September for any 7th or 8th grade student that has a GPA over 3.5.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 8th Jersey Day ($1 donation to recognize PTSA)
Tuesday, September 13th Afterschool Programs Begin (3pm-4:30pm)
Wednesday, September 14th Open House (4:15pm-7pm)
Monday, September 19 Casual for a Cause (Benefits Hope for Families)
Wednesday, September 20th College Game Day Jersey School (Free)
Advisory Council (SAC) (3:15pm-4:15pm Media Center)
Friday, September 23rd 8th grade Band Night (4pm-8:30pm VBHS PAC)
September 14th 4:15-7:00 pm
4:15-5:15 STEAM Event and Dinner Available
Hot, fresh dinner will be available from BARSIDE GRILL at a reasonable price.
Menu items will include burgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks.
Dessert is available from KONA ICE and will be here for the entire event!
5:15-7:00 Parents will follow student's schedule for valuable information in each period.
Students can participate in our 1st afterschool "Social" Event
PARENTS during Open House
While following your child's schedule you will learn about class specific information as well as:
1st period: Attendance
2nd period: Dress Code
3rd period: Lunchroom Expectations/rules
4th period: Available transportation
5th period: Focus Grades
6th period: Tuesday afterschool activities
7th period: Focus Forms
STUDENTS during Open House
Stop by the Kona Ice truck and buy your dessert!
Café will host DJ with "snacks"
Gym will be available after the volleyball game
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 13th Afterschool Programs Begin (3pm-4:30pm)
Wednesday, September 14th Open House (4:15pm-7pm)
Monday, September 19th Casual for a Cause (Benefits Hope for Families)
Wednesday, September 20th School Advisory Council (SAC) (3:15pm-4:15pm Media Center)
Friday, September 23rd 8th grade Band Night (4pm-8:30pm VBHS PAC)
Tuesday, October 4th Picture Retake Day
Friday, October 7th SRHS 8th Grade Band Night
Saturday, October 8th, Crown Jewel 8th Grade Band Performance
Monday, October 17th Casual for a Cause ($1 dress down for Youth Sailing Foundation)
Tuesday, October 18th SAC Meeting
Updated Volleyball Schedule
2022 SGMS Cross Country Schedule
Day Date Time Location
Thursday 9/22 4:30 Imagine
Tuesday 9/27 4:30 SGMS
Saturday 10/8 9:00 Sebastian River HS
Tuesday 10/11 4:30 Sebastian River HS
**Wednesday 10/19 4:30 **
**District Final**
A "shout out" from Mrs Smeltzer
A SGMS "Best of Luck"
Mr. Harris and SGMS would like to wish the best of luck to Kapprianah Anderson (8), Melina Depinho (7), Paula Malave-Medina (8), Elih Mariano (7) and Rebecca Tadrous (7) as they attempt to pass the first round of auditions to become members of the Middle School All-State Choirs. On Saturday, September 10th, Mr. Harris and these students will travel to Anderson Middle School in Stuart to take the Musicianship test. If they have a passing score, these students must then Sight Sing material they have never seen before that day. If they pass this portion, they will pass onto the second round where they will have their voices recorded singing songs they would be performing at the Festival in January.
We wish these Singing Stingrays the best of luck on their audition!
Media Center Update
SGMS Math Moves by your Children😊
6th Grade:
During September your 6th Grade Stingray Mathematicians will start to learn about Integers and Rational numbers. They will compare, order, and use all operations with these numbers throughout the month of September! Vocabulary you can discuss at home includes: Integer, Whole Number, Negative Integer, Positive Integer, Rational Number, Absolute Value
7th Grade:
This month 7th Grade mathematicians will be calculating Tax, Tips and Markups, Rate of Change, Discounts, Interest, Commission and Fees. Lots of fun real-world activities in class and a great opportunity for some family engagement when shopping😊. Include your child in some of the everyday decision making by letting them help you decide tip at dinner out, figure out the tax on an item bought, how much commission you make at your job, what is the dollar amount of the discount on an item bought that is on sale, etc.
7thAcc and 8th Grade:
Your Pre-Algebra mathematicians will be diving into the world of the Real Number system. They will be learning what the “root” of a number is and solving equations with these roots. They will then move on to Solving Two Step Equations and using this process to solve real world problems.
Algebra Honors:
Algebra 1 mathematicians will start exploring the world of “Functions” during September. This will include linearity, continuity, intercepts, and shapes of graphs. They will then begin graphing and identifying the rate of change of the graphs, known also as the “slope”. The month ends with the “Slope Intercept Form” of an equation and identifying transformations of linear functions and their equations. Very important foundational knowledge for Algebra.
Geometry Honors:
Your Geometry Stingray mathematicians finish up with there study of angle relationships early in the month of September. Next up are two and three-dimensional figures and transformations in the plane. These students will then begin using their knowledge of prior geometry to use conjectures and counterexamples, statements, conditionals and biconditionals and deductive reasoning to begin writing proofs. I know that was a mouthful but……so much fun!
****SGMS Math Team is proud to let you know that we are implementing the researched based strategy of “Building Thinking Classrooms” by Dr. Peter Liljedahl within some model classrooms and most by the second semester. This strategy promotes vertical learning, student thinking and strategic facilitation on the teacher’s part for challenging the student and most importantly ENGAGING THE STUDENT!
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