The Shark Tells
Week of October 18, 2021
Reader's Reef
Recently, one visitor to the SJM LLC said she didn't like to get books recommended by teachers and other adults because they are not kids and don't really understand what kids like.
As someone who reads many book reviews written by adults about middle grade and young adult literature, I can understand the student's point.
If you have a child who doesn't want to read what you or teachers have recommended, refer them to the Young Adults' Choices Reading List.
According to the Young Adults' Choices Reading List, it seeks to "provide middle and secondary school students with an opportunity to voice their opinions about books being written for them and in whose pages they can find characters and experiences to which they can relate. The books included . . . reflect themes, topics, and stories young adults value."
I would advise parents to read this list with their students to determine the appropriateness of the books for your reader. If you need assistance with this, please contact the SJM Librarian.
Congrats B-Team Football
Thank you to the cheerleaders, staff, and fans for cheering on the Sharks!
October MakerSpace in the LLC
The first project was to build a bridge from provided materials. The bridges will be completed and tested this week.
Monday, Oct. 18
- CogAT Testing 8:30 - 11:22am Auditorium (Selected students)
- SCA Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sales before school & during lunches
- B-Team football practice 4:00-5:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 19
- Wear your Shark Gear!
- SCA Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sales before school & during lunches
- Environmental club meeting 3:45-4:45pm C 14
- B-Team HOME football game vs. MBMS -- Parent Night -- 6:00pm SJHS
Wednesday, Oct. 20
- Robotics club 7:30-7:55am C 14
- FCA 7:25-7:55am Auditorium
- Battle of the Books meeting during lunches
- SCA Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sales before school & during lunches
- B-Team football practice 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 21
- End of 1st Quarter
- SCA Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sales before school & during lunches
- Superintendent's Parent Cabinet 6:00pm (Contact Heidi Street prior to meeting to share feedback. Substitute: Ms. Burzler)
- B-Team football practice 4:00-5:30pm
Friday, Oct. 22
- Wear pink for Pink Out Day!
- SCA Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sales before school & during lunches
- B-Team football practice 4:00-5:30pm
Looking Ahead. . .
- Mon., 10/25 - Fri., 10/29 -- Red Ribbon Week
Tues.: Crazy socks/outfits/hair
Wed.: Wear Tie Dye
Thurs.: Dress your best
Fri.: Wear your favorite team jersey
- Tues., 10/26--AWAY B-Team football game vs. LMS
- Wed., 10/27 -- Beta Club meeting 3:40-4:30pm
- Thurs., 10/28 -- Picture Day and Report Cards deployed by PowerSchool