Generosity: WEEK 3
Happy Sunday Buccaneers!
We have made it to the last week of our Fall Semester. Finals will be administered, a survey will be given, students will get opportunities to work on our second STEAM challenge, grades will be turned in, and other amazing virtual activities have been planned. This will be a busy week for our staff and for our students.
These are not easy times; however, having a Team of students, parents, and staff that is willing to work collaboratively is a true gift. I am honored to work with all of you.
We will be having parent meetings this Thursday: we will host a seventh grade parent meeting at 4:00 pm and an eighth grade parent meeting at 5:00 pm. You can find the link to both our our meetings below. The administrative team will be providing updates regarding our district's plan for second semester and disseminating information about summer school, grading policy updates, and listening to feedback from our community members. We hope you will be able to join us.
May this week be fabulous: full of learning, discovery, rigor, and joy.
Mrs. Julissa Gracias
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Hanukkah – December 10, 2020The Jewish Festival of Rededication, also called the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration that falls each year on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, which generally falls in December in the Gregorian calendar. (In 2020, Hanukah is December 10 through December 18.) Hanukkah, also referred to as Chanukah, celebrates the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem. | Christmas – December 25, 2020Every year on Dec. 25, we celebrate Christmas, a day for spending time with family, observing an important Christian holiday, partaking in lighthearted traditions, or just spreading some holiday cheer! Christmas has evolved over several millennia into a worldwide celebration that’s both religious and secular and chock full of fun-filled, family activities. | Kwanzaa – December 26, 2020Heri Za Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is an African American and pan-African seven day cultural holiday that celebrates family and community. During the holiday, families celebrate with feasts, music, and dance, and end the holiday with a day dedicated to reflection and recommitment to the seven principles. |
Hanukkah – December 10, 2020
The Jewish Festival of Rededication, also called the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration that falls each year on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, which generally falls in December in the Gregorian calendar. (In 2020, Hanukah is December 10 through December 18.) Hanukkah, also referred to as Chanukah, celebrates the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
Christmas – December 25, 2020
Every year on Dec. 25, we celebrate Christmas, a day for spending time with family, observing an important Christian holiday, partaking in lighthearted traditions, or just spreading some holiday cheer! Christmas has evolved over several millennia into a worldwide celebration that’s both religious and secular and chock full of fun-filled, family activities.
Kwanzaa – December 26, 2020
Heri Za Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is an African American and pan-African seven day cultural holiday that celebrates family and community. During the holiday, families celebrate with feasts, music, and dance, and end the holiday with a day dedicated to reflection and recommitment to the seven principles.
Upcoming Events
December 15th - 17th: Finals
December 18th: 2nd STEAM Challenge
December 14th - 18th: Spirit Week
December 18th- Last day of the semester
December 21st - January 12th- Winter Break
January 12th- Professional Development for Teachers
January 13th- Second Semester Starts
Monday, December 14th
- Word of the Month: Generosity
- Spirit Day: Pijama Day
- Periods: 1-2-3-4-5-6 (minimum day)
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (1:30 pm - 4:00 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
Tuesday, December 15th
- Word of the Month: Generosity
- Spirit Day: Stuffed Animal Day
- Periods: Finals: Periods 1 and 4 (minimum day)
- SOM Staff will NOT be available to help outside the library, we apologize for the inconvenience
- Food Distribution from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
- Climate and Culture Committee Meeting @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 16th
- Word of the Month: Generosity
- Spirit Day: Winter Gear Day
- Periods: Finals: Periods 2 and 5 (minimum day)
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (2:30 pm - 5:30pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
Thursday, December 17th
- Word of the Month: Generosity
- Spirit Day: Winter-licious Snack Day
- Periods: Finals: Periods 3 and 6 (minimum day)
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
- 7th Grade Parent Meeting @ 4:00 PM: Join Zoom Meeting https://sweetwaterschools-org.zoom.us/j/86715086341?pwd=YnRGSTFrOXNQYWFWcllUMFQwSW55Zz09
- 8th Grade Parent Meeting @ 5:00 PM: Join Zoom Meeting https://sweetwaterschools-org.zoom.us/j/86890112137?pwd=dHRYTE9tRW1WZWI2ek5JRldlbU5zUT09
Friday, December 18th
- Word of the Month: Generosity
- Spirit Day: Winter Sweater Day
- Periods: Advisory (Steam Challenge # 2) (minimum day)
- Virtual PEP Assembly @ 12:30 pm
- Faculty Meeting @ 1:15 pm (All Staff)
- HYPE Virtual After School Program (1:00 pm - 4:00pm) https://bit.ly/southwestmiddlehype
