SSMS Weekly Update
JANUARY 28, 2021
Dear SSMS Families,
We've had another excellent week at Sycamore Springs Middle School. We're seeing a positive trend in attendance for both students and staff. During the first semester we hit an all time high for our annual attendance rate at 98.4%. This is an amazing accomplishment and we look forward to outstanding numbers for the spring semester now that we are getting past the peak of the Omicron variant. For students who have been out recently, please be sure to see the note below about making up assignments. Have an outstanding weekend!
Dan Diehl
Principal
Sycamore Springs Middle School
Making Up Work from An Absence
Pageantry in the Springs
Tiger Belle Dance Team Tryouts
Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students!!! Are you interested in trying out for the 2022-2023 Tiger Belle Dance Team? Come to the mandatory tryout meeting Wednesday, February 2nd at 5:00 pm in the SSMS Cafeteria. Each tryout candidate must have a parent or guardian present at the meeting to be eligible for tryouts. Have questions? Reach out to Mrs. Fife-Marr at chyloe.fife@dsisdtx.us.
SSMS Cheer - Mandatory Tryout Meeting
Rising 9th Grade Showcase
Get a Yearbook Today!
While you're there, you can order a yearbook ad for your student! All ads must be purchased, designed and submitted by Feb. 4.
Do you have a 6th or 7th grader who would be interested in working on next year's yearbook? You'll also see a link to apply for yearbook staff!
Thanks for supporting your 2021-2022 SSMS Yearbook Staff!
PTA Announcements
SSMS Staff Valentine Luncheon
Parents, Patrons, and Caregivers! We've survived Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays, but we've entered the post New Year doldrums. Please help us show our SSMS teachers and staff some well-deserved appreciation! Let's fill their hearts and bellies by showcasing your favorite warm dishes and desserts.
Sign up here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AAFA622A1FF2-ssms) to bring in something in a Crockpot / Instant Pot or dessert on February 11th! Lots of smaller items too…
Please also consider a plant or flower arrangement that will be drawn for at the end of the day (the staff and students LOVE this - the lucky names will be called over the intercom!). Donations can be brought in during drop-off, or before 9:30am and hardware / leftovers can be picked up after 1:30pm. This will truly put a little pep in their steps, and we sure do love our SSMS!
Pride Paw Cart
- Hot Cheetos
- Pringles
- Takis Chips
- Mini Stress Balls
Please bring to the front office and let them know it’s for the Pride Paw Cart!
Or you can check out the wish list on Amazon. Items purchased from the wish list will be automatically sent to Ms. Caroselli.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5OL9MYO8W3TX?ref_=wl_share
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S SSMS NEWS STUDENT BROADCAST
Upcoming Events
01/29 - Boys Basketball - A Team District Tournament (Bee Cave Middle School)
01/29 - Girls Basketball - A Team District Tournament (DSISD)
02/02 - Dance Team Tryouts Meeting 5:00 PM (SSMS Cafeteria)
02/03 - SSMS Bands at DSHS for band tour
02/03 - Boys Track & Field - SSMS/DSMS Run Only Meet (SSMS) 4:15 PM
02/03 - Girls Track & Field - SSMS/DSMS Run Only Meet (DSMS) 4:15 PM
02/05 - SSMS Choir - Region Concert
02/09 - NJHS Monthly Meeting 8:00 AM & 4:15 PM
02/10 - Boys Track & Field - SSMS/DSMS 4:15 PM (DSMS)
02/10 - Girls Track & Field - SSMS/DSMS 4:15 PM (SSMS)
02/11 - SSMS PTA General Meeting 8:15 AM
Staff Birthdays
01/29 - Catherine Phillips
02/06 - Kristin Wright
02/08 - Meg Steiner
02/08 - Tara Lindley
02/09 - Amy Hop
02/11 - Madison Evans
Sycamore Springs Middle School
Website: https://www.dsisdtx.us/domain/12
Location: 4451 Sawyer Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78737, USA
Phone: 512-858-3600