SMS Weekly Update
4.6.23
Great week back at SMS!
Remember that students do not have school tomorrow and that we are starting our last quarter of the school year on Monday. It's a great time for all of our students to set goals for themselves, along with set strategies and support plans in place. Don't forget that we have tutoring available twice a week that is free to all of our students after school on Mondays and Thursdays. It's supervised by our own Stevenson teachers, they provide snacks, and we also utilize some of our NJHS student tutors as well.
Upcoming PSAT/M-STEP Testing
On April 12, 2023, our 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT test. Our 6th and 7th grade students will not attend school on this day.
8th grade students will be eating lunch just before noon and school will be dismissed for them at 12:20pm.
All students will take the M-STEP test on April 18 and April 19, 2023.
Here is a brief overview of what the M-STEP is, what it means as well as what it offers from the Department of Education.
In addition, here is a document that was created for parents, discussing your role in helping your student prepare for testing.
MANY MASTERCLASS OPTIONS FOR SMS STUDENTS! Reserve your spot today!
Earlier this week we had a Masterclass on the career of being a "Lifestyle Influencer/Fashion Blogger". We had a great turnout from our students and they asked great questions!
Take a look at our upcoming Masterclasses. Students can sign up for the ones they are interested in on their Student Hub.
Monday, April 10th at 1:00-2:00 Career with F.B.I.
Thursday, April 13th at 1:00-2:00 Fox 2 Legal Correspondent, Ms.Jehan Crump-Gibson
Monday, April 24th at 10am-11am Professional Photography
These in person Masterclasses allow students the opportunity to learn about and ask questions from people who are currently working in the field, and “hear it from the horse's mouth” as they say. The Masterclass series has been a huge hit with our kids. We are so grateful for these dedicated professionals who have voluntarily taken time out of their busy schedules to come in and present to our middle schoolers!
Any students interested in attending a Masterclass needs to reserve their spot on the links on their Student Hub page (also linked at the bottom of this newsletter).
3rd Quarter RAPS Party Planning
Sports Pictures are Coming Up!
Individual and team sports pictures will be taking place at Stevenson on Monday, April 24. Please see the photos schedule as well as the flyer for online ordering. Please note, there will not be a makeup day for sports photos. Uniforms will be provided.
Paper order forms are available in the main office.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Phillips at phillipsae@wwcsd.net.
Wayne Westland Community Schools Summer Programs 2023
Wayne-Westland Community Schools have partnered with community organizations to provide a variety of exciting summer programs for our students. Click the link below to see all of the options and how to register your child.
Phone Use At School
If you need to make contact with your child during school hours, please contact our main office at (734) 419-2350 and we will get you in touch with them or relay the message.
With your continued support and helping us to enforce the reason for this rule, we will find that we won't have to address this anymore.
Please remember that if students are found breaking this rule, their phone will be confiscated and a parent will have to pick it up. We do not return the phone to the student.
Donations for the School Store
Please contact Caitlin Griffith, at griffithcm@wwcsd.net if you have any possible connections that you would like to discuss. Thank you!
Second Step Curriculum Update
Our full school Wednesday Second Step lessons are on hold until May 10th when our Spring testing has concluded.
Electronic Flier Distribution
There is a Peachjar button on all school’s websites, and the platform will send emails to families with flier notifications based on their child's school.
For more information, check out Peachjar.
FREE Tutoring at SMS!
See the flyer below for more details.
5th Grade Transition Night
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Mental Health Support
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If you ever have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of us directly at domank@wwcsd.net (Student Last Names: A-Le) or phillipsae@wwcsd.net (Student Last Names: Li-Z).
Sincerely,
Mrs. Doman and Ms. Phillips