SMS Scoop
September 3, 2019
Safety Drill
Indiana Health Alert: August 23, 2019
The Indiana State Department of Health has announced an alert for users of vape products. A spike in acute respiratory illness (cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and fever) has been seen in people participating in inhalation drug use. The ISDH, as well as the Center for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration, are tracking this medical phenomenon.
Vaping Facts
1) Vaping is the inhalation of vapor created by an electronic cigarette.
2) Vaping puts nicotine and other chemicals into the body.
3) Nicotine is highly addictive and negatively impacts adolescent brain development.
4) The few vape products that do not have nicotine still release chemicals into the body.
5) Addiction to nicotine is very difficult to overcome. Withdrawal symptoms include headaches, crankiness, depression, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, hunger, and restlessness.
6) Vaping devices are often camouflaged to look like other things.
7) It is illegal to sell vaping devices and their components to Indiana residents under the age of 18.
8) Possession of vaping devices/components is illegal for Indiana residents under the age of 18.
9) Possession of or use of vaping devices at SMS is a violation of school rules resulting in a demerit suspension and a police report.
10) Don't vape. Seriously. Don't even start.
District Adopts 2-Hour Delay/Early Dismissal Schedules
Wed. Sept. 11- 2-hour Delay (SMS starts at 10:05 AM)
Wed. Oct. 9- Early Dismissal (SMS dismisses at 12:55)
Wed. Nov. 20- 2-hour Delay
Wed. Jan. 29- Early Dismissal
Wed. April 27- 2-hour Delay
Wed. May 20- Early Dismissal
"Thank you for your continued support as together, we strive to provide the best education for students," concluded Dr. Marc Slaton, Superintendent of Schools.
Time to Open HERO Accounts!
The account procedures are available on the SMS Canvas Community Page on the Hero Instructions block.
Team of the Week: Eighth Grade Teachers
This Week...
Mon. Sep. 2: Labor Day, No school
Tue. Sep. 3: A day, CC @ Seymour, Tennis @ Silver Creek, Girls Soccer @ Madison
Wed. Sep. 4: B day, Boys Soccer v. Charlestown, 6/7/8 VB @ Austin
Thu. Sep. 5: A day, Drama practice, Tennis v. East Wash, CC @ Southwestern, Football v. Salem, Girls Soccer @ Corydon, 6 VB v. Borden, 7/8 VB v. East Washington
Fri. Sep. 6: B day
Mon. Sep. 9: A day
Scottsburg Middle School
Email: knass@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: www.sms.scsd2.k12.in.us
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, United States
Phone: 812-752-8926
Facebook: facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS