SMS Family Update
January 17, 2023
Hello Shumate Families!
It’s hard to believe that we are a mere 8 days from the official end of our first semester! This is a great time to set goals for a successful second semester, and tie up loose ends from this current quarter before it’s too late. Many classes wrap up grading prior to the official end of the semester on 1/27, so we encourage students to make sure late/missing work is turned in as soon as possible. Please check with individual teachers for specific deadlines. Of course, the best way to avoid the catch-up game is to not fall behind in the first place. Staying up to date with work is a great place for students to begin with second semester goal setting plans for success!
Please see below for helpful information regarding this week and beyond at SMS. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
NWEA Winter Assessment
Testing will continue through the next 2 weeks.
January NWEA Schedule
12Th - Math NWEA - FINISHED
13Fr - Math NWEA - FINISHED
17Tu - Science NWEA
18We - Science NWEA
19Th - ELA NWEA
20Fr - ELA NWEA
24Tu - NWEA Make-ups
25We - NWEA Make-ups
Washington D.C. Information
Attention 8th Grade Parents:
Registration for this spring’s Washington D.C. trip is now closed. If you are currently on the waitlist, we will reach out as soon as we can confirm whether or not we are able to finalize your registration.
Attention 7th Grade Parents:
The 2024 trip is still accepting registrations. If interested, please click the link below to register. https://worldstrides.com/custom/2024-shumate-middle-school-dcgban-207260/
If you have specific questions about the trip, please contact Mr. Dunwoody at dunwook@gibdist.net.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are going fast! We sold out last year!
Get your student a book before the price goes up!
Get them before January 27th to get the best price.
Price increases from $40 to $45 starting January 28th.
Order now @
Please email Mrs. Walchak, walcham@gibdist.net,
if you have any questions or want to see if you have ordered a yearbook.
Grade Level Meetings
Future Meetings:
Advisory - Monday, January 30th 2:40 to 3:05 (6th grade)
Advisory - Tuesday, January 31st 2:40 to 3:05 (7th grade)
Advisory - Wednesday, February 1st 2:40 to 3:05 (8th grade)
Future Meetings - NWEA Goal Setting Debrief & Celebration - February TBD
Free Virtual Parenting Workshop
Middle School Youth & Mental Health
The guidance Center is hosting a free, virtual workshop for parents on Tuesday, January 31, at 6:30pm. This workshop will focus on skills and support that will help parents remain the cornerstone of support for their middle school aged students.
Anime Club
Do you like to create? Are you interested in Japanese Culture? Join the Anime Club! Anime Club is open to all students at Shumate. Anime Club will be held on Tuesdays after school from 3:15 to 4:15. It will run from 2/7/23 to 3/14/23. Anime Club is subject to the Shumate Middle School club fee and can only take the first 25 students who fill out the sign up form and have their club fee paid for. Any questions? Ask Mrs Scheffler, our club sponsor by emailing scheffa@gibdist.net
For the Love of Music Featuring Dueling Pianos
Friday, February 10, 2023
Come and support the Marching Marauders as the Gibraltar Music Boosters host: a Dueling Piano Show! This show is so entertaining and fun- it's a must see! THIS WILL BE AN ADULT ONLY EVENT (21 & older). There will be 50/50 and Basket Raffles. Money from this event supports the Band Program.
Where: Grafton Hall
12615 Grafton Rd, Carlton, MI 48117
When: Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 5:30-11 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner served at 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7:30 pm
Cost: $50.00 per person. Price includes dinner, dessert, beverages (coffee, pop, or water) and a fun and energetic Dueling Piano Show. Cash bar available.
Tickets: On Sale Now through Jan. 25, 2023. No tickets will be sold at the door!
Tickets available through:
* Anne Smith smitha@gibdist.net or Cathy Rowe Cathyrowe6@gmail.com
* Paypal (scan the QR code- indicate Dueling Piano, your name, and email)- we will hold your tickets at the door or will contact you to deliver them
*Cash or Check payable to: Gibraltar Music Boosters are excellent forms of payment.
*Venmo @Anne-Smith-404 (indicate Dueling Piano, your name, and email)
***If a whole table is purchased at the same time (10 tickets) you can reserve your table
It will be a Fun evening with friends and family! Come support your Marching Marauders!
Art Egg Cartons
The art department needs you!
Please save your newspapers and egg cartons for Mrs. Walchak.
Students can drop them off anytime at Mrs. Walchak's room.
This will be a continuous need. Thank you.
SHUMATE MIDDLE SCHOOL Winter 2 SPORTS SCHEDULE 2022-2023
WINTER I INFORMATION:
To participate in any athletic activity at Shumate (even to try out), you must have a valid MHSAA physical form on file with the school. Physicals must be dated April 15, 2022 or later to be good for the 2022-23 school year.
2023 SHUMATE MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER II
SPORT SCHEDULE
Competitive Cheer Schedule
Friday 1/20 Pat C (Carlson)
Saturday 1/21 Roch. Adams Invite
Saturday 1/28 Wyandotte Invite
Friday 2/4 Woodhaven Invite
GIRLS BASKETBALL
7th Grade Coach - Cliff Mentzer (mentzec@gibdist.net)
8th Grade - Coach Kyle Walivaara(walivak@gibdist.net)
Girls Basketball Schedule
Monday 1/23 Hoover A 4:00
Monday 1/30 Allen Park A 4:00
Wednesday 2/01 Woodhaven H 4:00
Monday 2/06 Taylor West A 4:00
Wednesday 2/08 Lincoln Park H 4:00
Friday 2/10 Trenton A 4:00
Monday 2/13 Davidson H 4:00
Wednesday 2/15 Wyandotte A 4:00
Friday 2/17 Woodhaven A 4:00
Wednesday 2/22 Allen Park H 4:00
Friday 2/24 Trenton H 4:00
WRESTLING
Coach Scott Martin(martins@gibdist.net)
Wrestling Schedule
Thursday 1/26 Wyandotte A 4:00
Tuesday 1/31 Lincoln Park H 4:00
Thursday 2/02 Trenton A 4:00
Tuesday 2/07 Allen Park H 4:00
Friday 2/10 Woodhaven H 4:00
Tuesday 2/14 Southgate A 4:00
Thursday 2/16 Taylor H 4:00
Saturday 2/18 Melvindale A TBA
Saturday 2/25 League Meet A TBA
At Southgate Anderson HS
MIDDLE SCHOOL NAMES / CITIES
Arthurs MS Trenton
Hoover MS Taylor
West MS Taylor
Wilson MS Wyandotte
Brownstown MS Woodhaven
Davidson JH Southgate
Allen Park MS Allen Park
Lincoln Park MS Lincoln Park
DATES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ATHLETIC COORDINATOR
Mr. Max Bailey
SMS Important Dates
Jan. 27 Half day for students - Dismissal at 11:25
Jan 27 PBIS Reward #2
Jan. 27 End of Quarter 2 & Semester 2
Feb. 15 Half day for students - Dismissal at 11:25
Feb. 20 No School - Presidents’ Day
Mar. 22 Half day for students - Dismissal at 11:25
Mar. 27 - 31 No School - Spring Break
Apr. 3 School resumes
Apr. 7 No School
Apr. 6 Half day for students - Dismissal at 11:25
Apr. 6 End of 3rd quarter
Apr. 11 8th Grade PSAT
May 29 No School - Memorial Day
June 13 Half day for students - Dismissal at 11:25
June 13 Last day of school - End of 4th quarter & Semester 2