SCMS Newsletter
January 18 - January 22, 2021
January 18 - January 22: Information from the Principal
Please see the information below as it pertains to you or your child. Please note that for 6th-8th grade students, it is expected that they are attending school 7:41am-12:51pm no matter if the student is in-person or distant/virtual. See information below.
5th grade students/parents:
For the week of January 18-22, 2nd semester commitments take effect on Tuesday, January 19. 5th grade students that are transitioning from virtual to in-person have been invited into SCMS and have been assigned an in-person teacher. Information on drop-off, pick-up, in-school procedures and busing have been communicated to those families. Please see this document. If anyone has questions, you can call SCMS at 810-676-1800 between 8am-2pm on Monday, January 18.
6th-8th grade students/parents:
For the week of January 18-22, we are starting with a "Device Drop Off" on Monday, January 18. If you haven't already, please CLICK HERE to sign up for a time to drop off your child's borrowed SCMS device. All 2nd semester commitments take effect Tuesday, January 19 as this is the first school day for students and the beginning of the 2nd semester. Students may go into Skyward NOW and see their schedule for 2nd semester. Students transitioning into in-person learning for 2nd semester are welcome to come to SCMS on Monday, January 18 to tour the building if needed. If anyone has questions, you can call SCMS at 810-676-1800 between 8am-2pm on Monday, January 18.
6th-8th grade Synchronous Learning for Virtual Learners (7:41am-12:51pm) - CLICK HERE
Starting Tuesday, January 19, all SCMS 6th-8th grade students (including distant/virtual students) will now follow the same schedule, meaning they are 1 group, not separate groups. Distant/Virtual learners will need to connect with their teachers at the beginning of each class period (7:41, 9:16, 10:51am) for their learning through a Google Meet format. Attendance will be taken each period and attendance during the 'normal" school day is required. Please see the hourly bell schedule below.
NEW INFORMATION: Devices & Materials
If a student would like to bring in their own, personal chrome book or laptop, they are welcome to do so. This may help them with some assignments in Google Classroom. Also, students are still encouraged to also bring in basic materials like pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, markers, etc... Please keep in mind that there are NO LOCKERS for 6th-8th grade students and students are still encouraged to use a backpack/bag for this daily materials.
THESE LINKS MAY HELP AS ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
Properly Wearing a Face Mask Link
Mike Domagalski
St. Clair Middle School, Principal
This Upcoming Week at SCMS
Click the grade level, then click the Character Strength, then use Password: "P2"
Monday, January 18 - No school for students
- Device Drop Off 8am-2pm - CLICK HERE
- SCMS is open to tour 8am-2pm.
Tuesday, January 19 - RED
- 1st day of 2nd Semester: All student 2nd semester commitments start
- All borrowed SCMS devices MUST be returned (if not on January 18)
- 7th/8th grade boys basketball resumes: Practice at 2:30pm
Wednesday, January 20 - BLUE
- None
Thursday, January 21 - RED
- None
Friday, January 22 - BLUE
- 1st semester Report Cards available in Skyward at 4pm
SCMS Athletics Update
Boys Basketball: January 19 - February 24. 7th and 8th grade boys should be ready to practice on Tuesday, January 19 at 2:30-4:30pm at SCMS.
Girls Basketball: February 25- March 24
Wrestling: February 18 - March 24
Cheer: Cancelled
All SCMS Athletics Schedules can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Spring sports are currently on schedule to start after Spring Break. Any questions regarding SCMS Athletics, please contact the school at 810-676-1800.
Counselor's Corner
Please access our Counselor Corner interactive page with a ton of resources by CLICKING HERE. By clicking the icons on the slides, there are resources for students and parents with a variety of interests and needs.
For appointments, social & emotional help, schedule changes, etc... Please contact our counselor below:
Ms. Sandy Rutledge
810-676-1808
Sign-Up for the Chili-Heart!!!
ECSD Teachers & Staff,
On behalf on the East China Educational Foundation, we would like to invite you to sign up and participate in this year's Chili-Heart 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk which will be completely VIRTUAL this year. The Virtual event will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2021 and a flyer is attached. Being that this is Virtual, participants can run/walk inside or outside to participate. It's your choice!
The Chili-Heart Virtual 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk is only $10 for students (17 yrs & younger) and only $20 for adults to participate. All who register will be able to pick up a packet filled with local discount cards, coupons, swag and merchandise from local business along with an awesome participatory medal & a long sleeve T-shirt. Kids will also get a Participatory Certificate. In addition, all participants will be able to upload photos to a Chili-Heart 5K Facebook Group, upload their times to the runsignup website, and more!
To register, simply CLICK HERE. You can also check out the Chili-Heart Facebook Event Page or Chili-Heart Facebook Group page. Even if you don't register, please consider sharing the information and encourage others to register.
The East China Educational Foundation exists for the purpose of providing an endowment fund through the St. Clair County Community Foundation, which will provide enrichment activities for the students of the East China School District. Over $170,000 in grants has been given out by the Foundation to ECSD staff and teachers. So, to continue this, we ask that you consider supporting the ECEF by registering for the low cost 2021 Chili-Heart event even if you don't run or walk.
Need Help with a Device, ECSD Email or Google Classroom?
CLICK HERE to request a Chrome Book during Remote Learning
CLICK HERE for help with a Laptop/Desktop
CLICK HERE for help with a phone/tablet
CLICK HERE for help on how to access ECSD email
SCMS Students of the Month (2020-21)
September: Ethan Gander, Cole Bailey, Charles Butler, Margart Mascarin, Henry Milligan, Karyna Fiscelli
October: Gracie Ingles, Bruce Christy, Beatriz Costa de Andrade, Austin Fiscelli, Kayla Farrow, Madelyn Mills
November: John Kroczolowski, Zachary Postma, Kole Douglass, Colton Yost, Emma Hustek, Cameron Boullard
December: Peytan Bingham, Jackson Berry, Leah Cybulla, Adelynn Bockstantz, Liviana Edgington, Andrew Shafer
6th grade
September: Ashlyn Simons & Hunter Freeland
October: Aaliyah Abubakar, & Nick Wilson
November: Isabella Ursitti & Daylen JacksonDecember:Chayse Donaldson & Jackson Kemp
7th grade
September: Laila Yost, Cole Stockwell
October: Molly McNabb & Deagan Scourtes
November: Peyton Fessenden & Graham Allam
December: Olivea Hendershot & Dane Stockwell
8th grade
September: Cailyn Hutton & Case VanSingle
October: Ana Lanfear & Evan Hart
November: Mylah Kue & Nathan Schwartz
December: Samantha Bacon & Braxton Essian
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
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