SMS Scoop
May 22, 2017
Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
Our Journey 2017 is available for purchase! Don't miss the chance to get your yearbook and get pictures of all of your peers. Yearbooks are available first come, first served while supplies last! The cost is $13.00. Please pay with checks payable to SMS or with cash (exact amount preferred!)
Tech Turn In
All SMS students will turn in their iPads and chargers on Tuesday, May 30th. The devices will be sold back to a dealer and the proceeds will help us purchase new iPads for this fall. Read up on the questions below to make sure you know about the turn in plan.
- What if I forget to bring my iPad or my charger on May 30th? If you forget to bring your items, you will be asked to call home and parents will be asked to bring your missing item to school.
- What if I never turn in my iPad? If you fail to turn in your iPad, your parent/guardian will be charged for the full replacement cost.
- What is my iPad screen is cracked or my iPad is broken? You will be charged for repairs needed to return the iPad to working order.
- What if I don't turn in a charger or are missing part of the charger? You will be charged for any charger part that you fail to return.
- What if my charger doesn't work? If your charger doesn't work, turn it in. You will not be charged. You will only be charged if you fail to turn in a component.
- What if my Otterbox is damaged? Return all Otterbox pieces that you have. You will not be charged for broken or cracked Otterbox parts.
- What if I have school work or personal projects stored on my iPad? You will lose all items stored on your iPad. Make sure you put all important files in the cloud!
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Choir Concert: Everyone is invited to the SMS Spring Choir Concert at the SHS McClain Hall on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00 PM. Both the SMS and SHS choirs will perform. Admission is free and seating is plentiful!
Team Pentathlon: Friday is the final day to sign up your team for the SMS Team Pentathlon! Grab five friends and the six of you can form a team. The events are not very 'sporty' so you don't have to worry about being crushed by massive 8th grade boys! Pick up your entry form in the office. Team entry is $30 ($5 per person) which is the same as the individual admission charge. It makes sense to come and have fun AND compete in the challenges!! The pentathlon is Tuesday, May 30th from 3:15-6:00 PM. Join in on the fun!
Academic Awards: The SMS Academic Award night is Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30 PM in the West Gym. Students with 3.0 or higher GPAs for the first semester and anticipated 3.0 or higher GPAs for the second semester will receive neck medallions. Questions about the honor roll calculation process should be directed to Miss Nass.
Next Week. Big Week. The Final Week.
Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day. We will not have school that day.
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 30th/31st are regular class days.
Thursday, June 1st is our final day of school. Our Spring Award Assembly will start at 9:15 AM that day. Summer vacation will begin when school is dismissed at 2:55 that day!
Friday, June 2nd is a teacher work day. Teachers will finalize grades.
Tuesday, June 6th is report card day. Report cards will be mailed to parents/guardians.
Divorce/Separation Care Group
Holly Asdell and Shannon Mount will be hosting two support groups for middle schoolers from divorced or separated homes. Students will hear tips on thriving in two homes, get tips for dealing with stress, and healthy family communication tips in time for the summer break.
The groups will be held on Wednesday, May 24 & Thursday, May 25 at the middle school from 3-4:15pm. Snacks will be provided! Students must have a signed permission slip to stay. Permission slips are available in the SMS office. Students can sign up for one or both nights!
Highlights This Week
Mon. May 22: B day, VO MASP field trip,
Tue. May 23: A day, EX MASP field trip, Football Skills practice 3:15-5:45
Wed. May 24: B day, Game Night 3-4, SMS/SHS Choir Concert 7 PM
Thu. May 25: A day, start cleaning out your locker
Fri. May 26: B day, take your extra clothing/coats home
CATCH ALL EVENT/PRACTICE/GAME CALENDARS ON PINWHEEL!
Scottsburg Middle School
Email: knass@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://scottcountyms.ss11.sharpschool.com
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, United States
Phone: 812-752-8926
Facebook: facebook.com/scottsburgmiddleschool
Twitter: @scottsburgms