The Shark Tells
Week of May 9, 2022
State Standardized Testing Begins
Our state testing begins this week. Below are some recommendations to help your student have a positive experience on testing days.
- Students should arrive at school by 8:00am each testing day.
- Students should be well rested and have eaten breakfast before the test begins.
- Students should bring a fully charged school device and charger.
- If possible, doctor's appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled during testing hours.
- Students may NOT be in possession of an electronic device(s) during the test administration that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images with the exception of necessary medical devices. Devices will be collected by the teacher and returned after each test session is completed.
- Parent and student resources can be accessed on the SCDE webpage https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources
Monday, May 9
- Yearbook distribution during 4th period
Tuesday, May 10
- SCReady Reading test
- Virtual SJM PTA Meeting 3:45 - 4:15pm (Link)
Wednesday, May 11
- SCReading Writing test
- SJHS JV & Varsity dance team tryouts 4:00 - 6:00pm SJHS Cafeteria
Thursday, May 12
- 7th and 8th grade Band concert 6:00pm Gym
- SJHS JV & Varsity dance team tryouts 4:00 - 6:00pm SJHS Cafeteria
Friday, May 13
- SJHS JV & Varsity dance team tryouts 4:00 - 6:00pm SJHS Cafeteria
Saturday, May 14
- Saturday tutoring session 8:00am - 12:30pm
Looking Ahead . . .
- Tues., 5/17 -- SCReady Math test
- Wed., 5/18 -- All books due to SJM LLC
- Thurs., 5/19 -- Algebra I & Geometry final exams
- Fri., 5/20 -- All outstanding LLC books will be marked LOST & fines added to accounts
- Fri., 5/20 -- 8th grade dance 6:30 - 8:30pm
- Tues., 5/24 -- 7th & 8th grade Chorus concert 6:00pm Auditorium
- Wed., 5/25 -- PDL device collection begins
- Thurs., 5/26 -- 7th & 8th grade Orchestra concert 6:00pm Auditorium
- Mon., 5/30 -- NO SCHOOL -- Memorial Day
- Wed., 6/1 -- 8th grade assembly 11:26am - 1:20pm Gym
- Thurs., 6/2 -- 2.5 hour early dismissal
- Fri., 6/3 -- 2.5 hour early dismissal