Sebastian River Times
December 2021
Dear SRMS Families,
Blessings to all our Cowboy Families as we embark on this holiday season!
Please be reminded that students are in school full days each day until December 17, as we do not have early release/semester exams. Over the next two weeks, students are completing Winter iReady Diagnostics in Math and Reading, and comprehensive assessments in Civics (7th grade) and Science (all grades), as well as cumulative reviews in Algebra and Geometry. These assessments will help show student growth and progress through the first semester, and help guide teachers to better assist students with their learning going forward. It is very important that students be present for these assessments and do their very best work, so we ask that you speak with your student about this so they can show all they know!
The 2022 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) will take place this spring for all grades. We will send a schedule of those dates as soon as they are determined.
Our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Celebration in November was a great success and we plan to hold another one for the students to celebrate their achievements for First Semester.
We are looking forward to our Science Fair, and our Band and Chorus concerts, which we know our students have worked so hard to prepare for. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for photos of students at these events, and thank you for always supporting your students in everything they do at SRMS.
Todd Racine, Principal
Daily Schedule
Remember on blue days, we have periods 1-2-3-4 and on orange days we have periods 5-6-7-8.
Semester Grades
MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies/Civics
- Science
Any semesters in which students earn a grade of "F" will need to be repeated through course recovery before the student is able to move on to high school. Course recovery is offered during summer school, and may impact elective choices.
So, it is very important that students make every effort to pass each semester of these classes each year they are at SRMS. Please monitor your student's grades at Progress Reports, using the FOCUS parent portal, and encourage them to take advantage of our after school tutoring opportunities. Our teachers are here to help them be successful - but our students have to put forth the effort too.
High School Level Courses & GPA
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING: TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Please note - buses make depot stops only: VLE/Fellsmere or Sebastian/Gifford. Please review with your student which stop is most near your home as drivers will not make adjustments to the routes. Passes will be given to students at tutoring.
UPCOMING CALENDAR NOTES:
December 10 - Band students to attend SRHS Prism Concert
December 10 - 6:30 pm Chorus Holiday Show Performance
December 15 - 7:00 pm Winter Concert for all bands @ SRHS
December 17 - last day of school; last day of semester; grades close
WEDNESDAY, January 5 - Students return from break
SAC Meetings
Future SAC Meeting dates: January 18, 2022, February 15, March 15, and April 19.
All meetings begin at 3:45 p.m. and are held in the Media Center. Contact SAC Chair meredith.tatro@indianriverschools.org for the Teams link.
PreOrder a Yearbook Today!
The 2021-2022 yearbook is available for preorder!
You can purchase a book, honor your student with a dedication page, and have your child's name engraved on the book.
- Log onto: ybpay.lifetouch.com
- Enter our school's Yearbook ID Code: 12864822
Or send cash/check made out to "SRMS Yearbook" to the Media Center.
Books are $50. Name engravings are $5 and icons are $3
The deadline for engravings is February 5th!
Admission and Parking
- All SRMS Athletic Events have an admission fee: Adults $3, students $2.
- Parking for SRMS Athletic Events is in the Bus Loop/Gym area. Please use the East entrance (closest to 510) to access the bus loop. (This is not the main entrance to the school at the light.)
December IB Learner Profile Trait - THINKER
Thanks to our IB Run for the Future 5K Sponsos
School Bus Transportation
Please remind your students that they are expected to be respectful and follow directions while on board our buses. Students risk losing the privilege of ridership if they violate safety and security measures put in place by the driver.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ID BADGE FOR RIDING DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION, AND MAY LOSE RIDING PRIVILEGES IF THEY DO NOT HAVE THEIR BADGE.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Remember, all students are eligible for FREE breakfast and lunch during the 2021-22 school year.
Our cafeteria opens daily at 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival to school, students should go immediately to the cafeteria for breakfast. After finishing breakfast, students should move directly to either the gym (6th and 7th grade) or the Cowboy Courtyard (8th grade). Students should not be in the halls or visiting teachers' classrooms at this time.
Did Your Student Forget Lunch?
Report Cards
Grades close for 2nd quarter on December 17. We will not have midterm exams, but some classes do have comprehensive exams prior to winter break, which count as part of their course grade.
Report cards will be published to the FOCUS Parent Portal on January 10.
Sebastian River Middle School
Home of the Cowboys
Email: srmssocialmedia@gmail.com
Website: srms.indianriverschools.org
Location: 9400 County Road 512, Sebastian, FL, USA
Phone: 772-564-5111
Facebook: facebook.com/SebastianRiverMiddleSchool
Twitter: @srmsCowboys