SMS - Welcome Back Bobcats
Quarterly Newsletter- August, 2021
Back to School Information
Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 School Year! We are excited and eager to begin the new school year. We will be sending updates and information throughout the school year to build an effective communication between school and home.
Below are some key dates to keep refer to:
5th Grade Orientation
đź“… August 17
⏰ 2:00-4:00pm
🏫 SMS
1st Day of School
đź“… August 19- Regular 3:03 dismissal
⏰ 8:15 am- Please have students arrive no earlier than 8:05
No School September 6th
Early Dismissal September 10th (11:40)
Drop off and Pick up Information
We are so excited to see students back in the building!
- Students who are riding the bus will be dropped off and picked up at the south high school U-drive
- Students who are being dropped off by car will be dropped off and picked up in the south middle school parking lot
- Students will enter and exit the building through the south middle school cafeteria doors (same entrance/exit as previous years)
- Students need to be in their first period class by 8:15
- I would recommend arriving to school between 8:05 and 8:10
- Students are dismissed at 3:03 and will exit the same way that they entered the building
- SMS staff will be outside and in the hallways to direct students to their first period class
Picture Day is August 24th
Lunch Menu & Costs
Please Welcome Our New Teachers and Staff
Ms. Meghan Kats (band) (katsm@somonauk.net) has been employed by Somonauk Schools since 2021. She received her Bachelor of Music in Education and Performance from North Central College. Ms. Kats is a part of the Naperville Winds advisory board and an ensemble member. (815.498.1866 ext. 1228)
Mr. Ryan Poplawski (math) (poplawskir@somonauk.net) has been employed by Somonauk Schools since 2021. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University and specialized in Middle Level Teaching and Learning. Mr. Poplawski enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing recreational sports. He also coaches high school baseball and is a huge Cubs, Bears, and Bulls fan. (815.498.1866 ext. 1162)
Ms. Hannah Thompson (special education) (thompsonh@somonauk.net) has been employed by Somonauk Schools since 2021. She recently received her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University. She resides in DeKalb with her family and three dogs. (815.498.1866 ext. 1163)
Ms. Camille Whiteside (school counselor) (whitesidec@somonauk.net) has been employed by Somonauk Schools since 2021. She was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. Ms. Whiteside received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Kansas State University. Prior to becoming the District’s K-8 school counselor, she worked at many schools across Kansas and Illinois ranging from Pre-K to High School. She now resides in Joliet, Illinois with her fiancé, Ibrahim. (815.498.1866 ext. 1404)
SMS Athletics
6th Grade Health Requirements
6th Grade
Physical Exam
Dated after 8/19/2020; Must include Diabetes screening/BMI, Health History & Parent/Guardian signature
Tdap
(3) or more doses of DTP/DTaP or Td (with last dose qualifying as a booster (if received on after 4th birthday); For students aged 11-12 entering 6th grade (1) dose of Tdap
Hepatitis B
(3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine administered at recommended intervals OR (2) doses Adult Recombivax-HB vaccine for ages 11-15
Varicella
(2) doses of varicella; the first dose must have been on or after the 1st birthday and the second dose no less than 4 weeks (28) days later
MMR
(2) doses of measles vaccine- the first dose must have been received on or after the 1st birthday and the second dose no less than 4 weeks (28 days) later
Meningococcal
(1) dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine
Dental Exam
Completed by a licensed dentist on/ after November 15th, 2020; Due by May 15, 2022
Questions? Contact our Health Office:
Cassie LeCuyer lecuyerc@somonauk.net or Ashley Jackson jacksona@somonauk.net
About Us
Email: sniderj@somonauk.net
Website: www.somonauk.net
Location: 510 West Lasalle Street, Somonauk, IL, USA
Phone: 815-498-1866
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Somonauk-Middle-School-117047121705563