SEMS Golden Eagles Weekly Update
August 27th, 2023
Hello Families!
ASB did an awesome job with our Welcome Home Spirit Week theme which included daily lunch time activities and fun dress up days. We are looking to host many more lunch time fun activities throughout the school year. It was great to see our students out there enjoying dance parties, musical chairs, dodgeball, and chalk art.
Back to School Night is coming soon and a separate email will be sent later this week with details. It is a great way to meet your child's teacher and learn about how to help them be successful this year. Please Save the Date for September 7th (6th graders) and September 14th (7th/8th graders).
Our weekly update is also regularly updated on our website under 'past communications'.
For more updates, please also follow our PTO on social media (Instagram, Facebook) or through PTO linktree website or SEMS PTO website.
School Site Council
San Elijo Middle School is looking for parents to be a part of the 23-24 School Site Council. If you are interested, please complete this nomination form which will be shared with the community by September 1st.
The School Site Council is a unique school level group that is charged with improving academic achievement through the compliant and efficient use of selected funds. Responsibilities of SSC and SSC Members:
- Attend meetings regularly, share information with others your represent.
- Analyze the academic achievement of students at the school, including sub groups, to determine priorities and areas of focus.
- Work with school advisory groups (ELAC, SPED, etc.) regarding development /revision of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- Also obtain input from school stakeholders (PLCSs, Leadership Teams, Classified Staff, Counselors, etc.)
We currently in need of TWO additional Parent Representatives.
After School Activiites
Homework Club Starts THIS WEEK! On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the library will be open for one hour after school. (This means that it closes at 2:30 on Wednesday due to the shorter day).
Scholastic Book Fair is COMING!
We will also be open during Back to School Nights for parents to have an opportunity to shop as well. We accept cash, major credit cards, most tap-to-pay cards, and Scholastic eGift cards. Parents may also create an eWallet for their students by visiting scholastic.com/bf/semslibrary
Athletics
Fall Sports Start this week - Get your Physicals and Handbook Signatures in!
Cross Country -{2:30-3:45}
First Practice Monday, 8/28 (Practices M, Tu, Th )
Football - {3:00-4:45}
Mon/Tues - 6th grade tryouts
Thurs/Fri - 7th & 8th grade tryouts
Volleyball - {3:00-4:45}
Tues - 6th & 7th grade tryouts
Wed - 8th grade tryouts
Thurs - Final cuts tryout
Fri - Team Announced
E-Bikes
- Must WALK bike from the corner of Elfin Forest all the way in to school.
- May NOT ride in the parking lot or near moving cars until completely off campus.
- Must respect others e-bikes. We had a report that students were using their keys to turn off other peoples bikes. Students should only touch or ride their own bikes
Our Community Needs our Help!
Unfortunately, we have started to receive communication from both Starbucks and Albertsons about inappropriate behavior from our students. While we do try to have an administrator present as much as possible, we can't always be there. We told students last week that there are consequences for behavior that takes place right before or after school. Please remind your students of this and help us maintain a good relationship with our neighbors. Thank you for your help.
Links, Reminders, and Dates
- Dance with a Knight flyer for San Marcos High School Dance Team
- Chromebook Insurance is still available for purchase. Last day to purchase is October 31st, 2023. Coverage includes all accidental damage for the entire year. Prices are $20 for the Chromebook or $25 to cover the Chromebook and charging cord. All payments are done online or by mail. For more information and to sign-up please visit https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/smusdtechtutorials/insurance?authuser=0
- Make-up school photos will be on September 8th.
- Campus is open from 7:15am- 4:00pm.
- As a reminder, our district continues to offer no cost meals to ALL students for both breakfast and lunch. All students need is their ID number. We have been monitoring our lunch lines closely...and all students have been able to get their lunch with 15 minutes.
- PE Clothes ($20/set) and Yearbook (earlybird price of $55) are available for purchase on the SEMS webstore. Students will receive PE Clothes during their PE class period during the first two weeks of school.
- Does your family need assistance with getting internet in your home? Please review this information from getinternet.gov
- Weekly Newsletter Information from SMUSD
San Elijo Middle School
Email: patricia.storey@smusd.org
Website: https://sanelijomiddle.smusd.org/
Location: 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA. 92078
Phone: 760-290-2800