Saber Happenings!
#DreamSaberLiveSaber || Week of May 15th
Principal's Message
This spring your student in grades 3-8 and 10 will take the Smarter Balanced or the Washington Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM) tests in math and English language arts. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) or the WA-AIM science assessment.
The results from these tests will give a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career. For students in grade 10, the Smarter Balanced or WA-AIM tests can also be used as a graduation pathway.
Most students will take the tests online. Our school is scheduled to take the tests:
Tues, May 16th: 70 minute 3rd period testing time for ELA CAT
Wed, May 17th: 80 minute 3rd period testing time for ELA PT
Thurs, May 18th: 80 minute 3rd period testing time for ELA PT
Tues, May 23rd: 70 minute 3rd period testing time for Math CAT
Wed, May 24th: 80 minute 3rd period testing time for Math PT
For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.
To try out an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test, visit: https://login10.cloud1.tds.cambiumast.com/student/V571/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Washington_PT&a=student
The WA-AIM is an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards aligned to the Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for students with significant cognitive challenges. For more information about the WA-AIM tests and to take a look at example questions, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing/assessment-students-cognitive-disabilities-wa-aim.
Please call or email me. if you have questions about state testing.
Thank you for continuing to work with us to make sure your student is successful. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better support your student. We want your student to leave us with a solid foundation of skills and a future full of opportunities.
Sincerely,
-Mark Beddes
Principal
Surprise Lake Middle School (253)517-1300
Cell phone (253)678-0031
https://twitter.com/MrBeddes
mbeddes@fifeschools.com
"The vision of Surprise Lake Middle School is to collaboratively provide a learning experience where all students grow academically and socially in order to develop students who are prepared for their experiences beyond Surprise Lake Middle School."
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ASB News
ASB ELECTIONS
- Are you interested in technology, creating movies, and helping your school? Leadership is creating a new role next year called Director of Technology. Come visit Mrs. Hohn in room 333 during the last 10 minutes of 1st or 2nd lunch on Thursday May 18th for more information. Listen for call at lunch and then head up to Mrs. Hohn’s room on the 3rd floor. See you then!
- Ending Question
- Saber Store Questionnaire : Want to add some new items to the Saber store?
- If you have not received your or please either email jhohn@fifeschools.com on FRIDAY!
- ASB ELECTIONS
- Field Day June 20th!
Afterschool Clubs and Activities
Mondays:
- Pacific Islander Club - Rm. 301 - 2:45-3:45 (2nd and 4th Mondays)
- GSA Club Rm.133 - 2:45-3:30
- Homework Help Rm.119 - 2:45-3:45
Tuesdays:
- Gaming Club Rm.305 - 2:45-3:45
- Chess Club Rm. 101 - 2:45-3:45 GC code: wuaycu4
- Native Circle Rm. 133 2:40-3:30
Wednesdays:
- Tech Club Rm.121 2:45-3:45
- Homework Help Rm.119 - 2:45-3:45
Thursdays:
- Knowledge Bowl Rm 331- 2:40-3:40
- *NEW CLUB! StressBusters! - Room 133 2:40-3:45 - with Ms. Mach meets each week to work on an activity designed to get you making different fun things to help relieve stress and build your toolbox of coping strategies for life's tough times. Examples of projects are: cloud slime, bath bombs, sensory bottles, stress balls, and more!
Fridays:
- Black Student Union Club Rm.133 2:45-3:30
- Latinx Club Rm.133 2:45-3:30 (both of these clubs meet on alternating Fridays)
- Life Essentials Club Rm. 119 2:45-3:45
- Multi-Culture Club - Library - 2:35-3:35
Athletics
Monday, May 8th
- V/JV Girls Volleyball v OMS @ SLMS (5:00)
- C team Girls Volleyball at OMS (3:30) Release at 1:45 Depart 2:00
Wednesday, May 10th
- C-Team Volleyball v GMS @ SLMS (3:30)
- Cross Country @ TMMS (3:30) Release at 1:45 Depart 2:00
- V/JV Volleyball at GMS (3:30) Rel. 1:45 Depart 2:00
- Football at SMS (3:30) Rel. 2:10 Depart 2:25
Community Connections
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a message from our SLMS PIE group
SLMS Hoodies! - SLMS Hoodies for sale. $25 cash
PIE Meetings - 5/2 and 6/6 7p
Join us at 7PM for our monthly PIE meeting - All are welcome! Come connect with the staff, learn about school happenings and our upcoming PIE events.
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Information You Can Use!
Donations to support students!
Saber Gear!
Are you interested in some SLMS swag?!? Our parent group, PIE, has set up an apparel store so that you can pick up some great SLMS gear.
Do you want to volunteer?
Go to our volunteer site: https://fifevolunteers.myschooldata.net
If you have questions, contact us at volunteers@fifeschools.com
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Meet Your Team Glacier Teachers!
Mrs. McKenna
Check out Mrs. McKenna's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: dmckenna@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @McKennaSLMS
Mrs. Schuman
Check out Mrs. Schuman's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: eschuman@fieschools.com
Ms. Satterlee
Check out Ms. Satterlee's Podcast with the Principal
Email: msatterlee@fifeschools.com
Mr. Harlow
Check out Mr. Harlow's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: sharlow@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @ShawnHarlow2
Meet Your Team Rainier Teachers!
Mrs. Malfet
Check out Mrs. Malfet's Podcast with the Principal
Email: smalfet@fifeschools.com
Mr. Parsons
Check out Mr. Parson's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: gparsons@fifeschools.com
Mr. Bauermeister
Email: dbauermeister@fifeschools.com
Phone: 253-517-1300 23102
Twitter: @Bmeister_Math
Meet your Team Adams Teachers!
Ms. Sanderfer
7th grade Connections
Email: hsanderfer@fifeschools.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/fifeschools.com/mrsboydscience
Mrs. Boyd
7th grade Science
Email: jboyd@fifeschools.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/fifeschools.com/mrsboydscience
Twitter: @BoydSLMS
Ms. Krieger
Ms. Krieger is entering her 16th year at Surprise Lake Middle School. She loves teaching Mathematics, reading, camping, and traveling
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/fifeschools.com/mskrieger/
Twitter: @InKriegersClass
Meet your Team Baker Teachers!
Mrs. Solly
Check out Mrs. Solly's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: ssolly@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @SollyStudies
Ms. Jones
Mr. Stevens
Check out Mr. Stevens's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: jstevens@fifeschool.com
Twitter: @MysteryStevens
Mr. Scott
Check out Mr. Scott's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: rscott@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @Scottslms
Mrs. Mendoza
Check out Mrs. Mendoza's Podcast with the Principal!
Electives
Mr. Garrett
Intro to Engineering
Engineering
Flight and Space
Robotics
Robotics Club Advisor
Email: jgarrett@fifeschools.com
Mr. Miles
Check out Mr. Miles's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: pmiles@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @MrMilesMusic
Physical Education
Mrs. Sandlian
Check out Mrs. Sandlian's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: lsandlian@fifeschools.com
Twitter: @SandlianLeah
Mr. Schiedt
Check out Mr. Scheidt's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: eschiedt@fifeschools.com
ELA
Math
Social Emotional Skills
Meet the Life Skills Team!
Mrs. Malfet
Check out Mrs. Malfet's Podcast with the Principal!
Email: smalfet@fifeschools.com
Surprise Lake Middle School
Email: mbeddes@fifeschools.com
Website: http://slms.fifeschools.com/
Location: 2001 Milton Way, Milton, Washington 98354, United States
Phone: 253-517-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surpriselakemiddleschool/
Twitter: @slmssabers