Buccaneer Newsletter
May 10th - May 14th
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mothers Day to all of our Buccaneer moms! Thank you for giving so much of yourselves to those around you. On behalf of our SOM Family, we hope you had a great day with family and friends!
OUR SOM FAMILY!
This past week we celebrated Teacher, Nurses, and Staff Appreciation week. Our students are blessed to be taught and cared for by a group of educators who seek ways to meet the needs of each and every student. We are also very honored to have such an amazing nurse and support staff who assist our students, staff, and parents. Buccaneer Staff, thank you for working long hours, giving up your week-ends, and supporting our Buccaneers with their academic, physical, and emotional needs.
We are closing in on the end of the year but students still have many assignments and assessments they need to focus on. Students: continue to stay focused, turn in assignments on time, and study for final exams. Remember to finish strong!!!
May we have an amazing week!
Here to serve you,
Your principal: Ms. Julissa Gracias
Smarter Balanced Test (SBAC)
SBAC testing begins this week.
Parents and Staff, please help us motivate our students as they begin to take their SBAC assessments next week. Although our responsibilities are far greater than "a test", we know that this assessment has a significant impact on our students. Let us help them feel confident, supported, and clear minded.
We have modified our schedule to support our students feel confident as they take this test. We believe in our students!!! You got this Buccaneers!!!
SBAC Schedule:
Pictures from last Week
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/04/30/a-proclamation-on-asian-american-and-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-2021/
Character Word of the month is Excellence
May 10th
- Word of the month: Excellence
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Schedule: SBAC Testing: Students are in Advisory all day
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (@ 1:30 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
- SUHSD Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76iKvtDMziq5gVeZr8dWNg
May 11th
- Word of the month: Excellence
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Schedule: SBAC Testing: Students are in Advisory all day
- Food Distribution by the cafeteria @ 11:00 am
- Informational Booths outside the library @ 1:30 pm
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (@ 1:30 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
May 12th
- Word of the month: Excellence
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Schedule: SBAC Testing: Students are in Advisory all day
- Celebrating our Staff: Luncheon for staff members outside the 800 building
- Informational Booths outside the library @ 1:30 pm
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (@ 1:30 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
May 13th
- Word of the month: Excellence
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Schedule: SBAC Testing: Students are in Advisory all day
- Informational Booths outside the library @ 1:30 pm
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (@ 1:30 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
May 14th
- Word of the month: Excellence
- Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Schedule: period 1,2,3,4,5,6
- AP Students take a practice test @ 8:30 am
- Course Alike PLC from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (@ 1:30 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype