Maneuvering the Middle
Scranton Middle School's Weekly Updates- August 5
Welcome Back...Almost!
Hello Scranton Families!
On behalf of our entire Scranton Staff, we want to welcome back our returning families and welcome all of our new Scranton Families. Go JPups! We are all very excited to see all of you and we are busy making sure that everything is ready for your arrival in the next few weeks.
From now until the end of the school year you will receive an update every Friday. This includes all information regarding events and updates. Please check back next Friday for details regarding registration.
Our office is officially open Monday, August 8 from 7:00-3:00 p.m. Please be patient as we continue to reply to all emails and messages.
This year Mr. Borg is our 8th grade level principal. You can reach him by email at borgp@brightonk12.com. He will be the contact for our incoming 8th grade students.
Mr.Renner is our 7th grade principal and you can reach him by email at rennerb@brightonk12.com.
Work Hard and Be Kind
Mr. Borg and Mr. Renner
Meet Mr. Borg 😀
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Meet Mr. Renner 😀
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Updates and Upgrades
Save the Date
August 29, 30, 31 - Volleyball tryouts
August 29 - 7th and 8th grade Re-registration
August 30 - 7th Grade W.E.B. Orientation
August 30 - 7th and 8th grade Re-registration
September 6 - First Day of School
September 8 - Scranton Open House
*More detailed information below
School Supply Assistance
Any families that need financial assistance with school supplies please contact your counselor. They can assist you to make sure all students have what they need to learn. 8th Grade Ms. Robertson: roberts@brightonk12.com 7th Grade Ms. White whitek@brightonk12.com.
2022-2023 SMS School Supply List
The McKinney Vento Act
The Brighton Area Schools is part of a consortium to serve students in temporary living situations that provides financial support for educational needs, referral for housing, clothing, and other needs, general support, and technical assistance. To ensure compliance with federal law, all school staff must help identify students living in the following situations: emergency shelters/transitional housing, motels/hotels, car, parks or public spaces, shared housing due to a loss of housing or economic hardship or living temporarily with non-parent or guardian. The district’s homeless liaison
Planning Ahead?
SMS Cross Country is open to all 7th and 8th Grade students! More info to come!
All student athletes must register in FinalForms and upload a completed physical and consent form from your mobile device or computer. The uploaded physical and consent form must be signed and dated by the examining physician on or after 4/15/22. The physical will show as "expired" until it is approved by the BAS Athletic Department. Physicals uploaded at the last minute may not be reviewed in time for tryouts. Please review your student's profile in FinalForms to ensure all documents are signed by the parent/guardian and the student and that the physical has been approved prior to attending tryouts.
Remember to bring a water bottle and knee pads. *We are asking that all participants wear the same shirt that has a number on the back to help the coaches evaluate athletes consistently for all 3 days. Brighton volleyball camp shirts are a great example of a numbered shirt. Please wear the same shirt for all 3 days of tryouts to keep consistency.
What is W.E.B.?
7th Grade W.E.B. Orientation
WEB Orientation is on August 30 from 9am - noon. This is a student only event for all incoming 7th graders to attend. Parents should plan to drop off by 9am and then come back at noon for pick-up. Ice cream will be available for everyone when you rejoin us at noon. Additional reminders are forthcoming.
Medications
If your child will need medications available in the Scranton Main Office, please bring them in before the first day of the school year. Please note that all medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be accompanied by our medical form which includes a physician authorization for the medication to be administered at school.