SMS GIANT News

May 12, 2023 #35

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Upcoming Dates

May 16: SMS Spring Music Concert - 7pm

May 19: 8th grade bowling party

May 22-24: Textbook return (more details to be sent via ParentSquare)

May 24: Last Office Hours for the school year

May 26: Early Release Day - 1pm dismissal

May 29: Memorial Day Holiday - No School

June 1: 8th grade picnic

June 2: Last day of school

June 2: 8th grade promotion - Gate open 9:45 ; Ceremony starts 10:30am

MATH CAASPP Testing Reminders for week of May 15th

Monday, May 8th will be the start of our MATH CAASPP testing.


All students will go to their 7th-period class to start the day off on Monday and Tuesday.

We need your help to make this year's testing a success!

Please remember:

  • Plug in your child's Chromebook each night so it is fully charged and ready to go!
  • Make sure your child has earbuds or headphones to listen to the test.
  • Get a good night's sleep before to help students focus during testing!
  • Make sure to get your child to school on time.

Thank you for your support!

Click the link below for this year's CAASPP Testing Schedule!

Out and About on Campus

Open House...

Colonel Wells Civil War Reenactment visits 8th grade History classes

DAILY VIDEO BULLETIN

Bulletin SD 480p

REPOSTS

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For families of Current 6th graders- Message from our Attendance Secretary Karly Inieguez REPOST

California schools are required to check immunization records for all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. Please submit proof of the following immunizations between now and June.

Students Starting 7th Grade Need:
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose (Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up) Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses (Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)

In addition, the TK/K-12 immunization requirements apply to 7th graders who previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade.

Please contact Karla Inieguez ex 5609 if you have any questions. You can either email (inieguezk@mdusd.org) or drop off the immunization records. If you have submitted proof of these immunizations please disregard this message.

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Adult Ed Classes for Parents and Students- Repost

PARENTING CLASSES- English and Spanish Flyers

ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS- English and Spanish Flyers

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Free Online Tutoring, click here for more information

- Expert help, study, and Collaborate

SMS- Dress Code

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself and your student with our updated Dress Code.

Sequoia Middle School Website

Up-to-date information on campus happenings. Please check regularly!

TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, facilities and practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Governing Board Policy 0410).


Contact Us / How to File a Complaint

For questions, concerns or complaints regarding student harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact Jennifer Sachs, Chief of Educational Services, at sachsj@mdusd.org or by phone at (925) 682-8000 x4016.

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