SCMS Newsletter
November 9 - November 13, 2020
St. Clair Middle School Info
810-676-1825 - Fax Line
810-676-1826 - Attendance Line
Email: mdomagalski@ecsd.us
Website: https://eastchinaschools.org/schools/st-clair-middle/
Location: 4335 Yankee Road, Saint Clair, MI, USA
Phone: 810-676-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StClairMiddleSchool
Twitter: @SCMSPTO
This Upcoming Week at SCMS
P2 Character Strength: Bravery
Click the grade level, then click the Character Strength, then use Password: "P2"
Monday, November 9 - RED
- 7th/8th grade boys basketball try-outs begin (2:45pm). Questions, please call 810-676-1803.
- 5th grade parents can start scheduling conferences (3:00pm) - Parent Letter/INFO
Tuesday, November 10 - BLUE
- PTO Meeting (7pm)
Wednesday, November 11 - RED
- PLC Day - 5th grade dismisses at 1:10pm
Thursday, November 12 - BLUE
- None
Friday, November 13 - RED
- None
ECSD NOVEMBER Calendar
As we move through the pandemic recovery we will be posting calendars on a monthly basis. The new calendar will be posted the 3rd week of each month.
CLICK HERE for the November Calendar
November dates to note:
- November 3: NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
- November 11: PLC Day (5th grade 1:10pm release)
- November 23: 5th grade Conferences (by phone only)
- November 24: 5th grade Conferences (by phone only)
- November 24: 1/2 day for all students
- November 25-27: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Please call SCMS at 810-676-1800 for any any questions.
Order your SCMS Yearbook TODAY
To order, simply CLICK HERE and use code "2021YBSCMS" and then place your order. All orders MUST be done online this year. No cash or checks will be accepted into the SCMS office. Any questions, please call SCMS at 810-676-1802 or Kaiser Studio at 248-619-9119.
Parent Teacher Conferences - 5th grade
Teachers will be making phone calls home during Parent Teacher Conferences this year. In order to schedule these conferences, we will be using the conference scheduling feature that can be found on Skyward Family Access. You must schedule conferences on a computer, not the Skyward app, and scheduling will be open on Monday, November 9th, at 3:00pm and close on Friday, November 20th, at 3:00pm. Our goal is to connect with all of our parents and guardians about their children's progress during Parent Teacher Conferences.
PARENTS CAN VIEW ALL THE PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
Please make sure your phone number is correct in Skyward.
Conference Dates
Monday, November 23: Conferences: 5:15-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24: Conferences: 1:00-4:00 p.m. & 5:15-8:00 p.m.
1st Marking Periods Report Cards
Any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
8th grade Baby Pictures Needed
If you are an 8th grader and want to see your baby picture in the yearbook and have people match your cute face with your name, bring a copy of the picture into the office.
Your picture will be returned to you in the future.
Please bring it in by November 20th, 2020.
Boys Basketball Begins - November 9
7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9. Students trying out should be back at SCMS at 2:45pm to start tryouts.
All boys trying out for the teams MUST have an updated physical/questionnaire that meets currents MHSAA requirements and must tryout with a mask on at all times.
Any questions, please contact our athletic secretary Mrs. Dawn Pokotello at 810-676-1803.
Competitive Cheerleading - November 16
Tryouts will begin starting on Monday, November 16th. Beginning at 2:45pm in the SCMS Aux gym. All students trying out must have a physical/questionnaire on file before they take the court.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS A CLUB, and IT REQUIRES A NEW CLUB FEE, EVEN IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE FALL.
Any questions, please ask the SCMS office Athletics Secretary Mrs. Dawn Pokotello at 810-676--1803.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP INFO
We ask that parents dropping off and picking up use extreme safety measures when driving in and out of the SCMS, drive ways, parking lots, & grounds.
- Pedestrians, especially students, have the right-a-way at all times, especially in the crosswalk! Drivers should NOT be navigating around walkers. If a person is driving and picking up, please wait until the crosswalks and walking areas are cleared before departing the parking lot or pick-ups areas. Student safety comes before leaving the parking lot quickly.
- Simple reminders like driving slow, waiting for other (especially buses), being patient, and parking in the large parking lot are several items we suggest to make the drop-off and pick-up experience more safe.
- Please do not pass buses as they are parked, this is especially important at the end of the day.
- Please refrain from parking along the east side sidewalk or front circle for pick-ups. Please park in the large lot only for pick-ups.
WHEN SHOULD STUDENTS STAY HOME?
- Subjective fever or severe headache, new or uncontrolled cough causing difficulty breathing, severe sore throat, uncommon abdominal aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees.
Please understand that parents should be reviewing the health of their children EACH MORNING BEFORE they come to school. If a child is not coming to school for whatever reason, please call them into the SCMS Attendance line at 810-676-1826.
COVID Protocol
East China Schools in collaboration with the St. Clair County Health Department will work together to identify close contacts. The SCCHD will notify anyone deemed a close contact individually with directions on quarantining. The person's identity is kept confidential to respect their privacy as well as following regulations of FERPA (for schools) and HIPPA (for the health department).
SEE FLOW CHART BELOW
Counselor's Corner
For appointments, social & emotional help, schedule changes, etc... Please contact our counselor below:
Ms. Sandy Rutledge
810-676-1808
SCMS PTO News
Thank you again for the constant encouragement and support. As always, stay informed by attending the monthly meetings or join the St Clair Middle School PTO Facebook group.
Below you will see the SCMS PTO Board for the 2020-21 school year. Any questions, please contact President Annette Sturdy at asturdy6@gmail.com or email the PTO using the email below.
President - Annette Sturdy
Vice President - Jill Machleit
Treasurer - Becky Betcher
Secretary - Mary Pettinger
Email: scmssaintspto@gmail.com
SCMS PTO Facebook: CLICK HERE
St. Clair Middle School Office Staff
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Mr. Bradley Robbins 810-676-1806 brobbins@ecsd.us
Counselor - Ms. Sandra Rutledge 810-676-1808 smrutledge@ecsd.us
Building Secretary - Mrs. Liz Draghiceanu 810-676-1802 edraghiceanu@ecsd.us
Attendance Secretary - Mrs. Carrie DeVries 810-676-1801 cdevries@ecsd.us
Office ParaPro Attendance / Wash DC - Mrs. Shelia Gilmore 810-676-1804 sgilmore@ecsd.us
Athletic Secretary - Mrs. Dawn Pokotello 810-676-1803 dpokotello@ecsd.us