Thunderblast Weekly
October 23, 2022
Seneca Spirit!
With each of these events, I couldn't be more proud of the energy and positivity of students, staff, and families as everyone showed up and brought their A games. I am honored to serve this community and more fortunate than you can imagine to call Seneca home.
Transportation
It is important to note that this week, there was a second student biking accident at Dominion's dismissal. There was also an accident as a car left Dominion's parking lot. Combined with the student biking accident a few weeks ago, it is imperative that we are vigilant and proceed with caution during our arrivals and dismissals. We continue to reach out to partners with the division, VDOT, and the LC Sheriff's Office.
Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT)
Seneca’s UMHT: One of our goals is to provide families with information on community resources, access to basic needs, mental health and crisis counseling, reducing stress and anxiety, substance abuse resources, and resources to support learning. If interested, check out our resource page.
Does your student need extra help? Click here to view Seneca’s After School Help Schedule and Seneca’s Tutor List.
We wanted to take a moment to share with you another social media app that has become popular with our students: Picnic. Picnic provides students the opportunity to connect/chat with other individuals who have the same interests. Please keep this in mind as students can connect with people they may not know, which can be a major safety concern.
Save the Dates!
Students of the Week
6th grade: Cayla Shetye, Alessandra Allmayer-Emery, & Jessika Garas
7th grade: Khang Trinh & Fernando Funes Lopez
8th grade: Julio Orellana, Saxon Kostidis, & Yohany Aguilar-Paz
Staff of the Week
PTO Corner
A HUGE THANK YOU to Catherine Reidy at Keller Williams for sponsoring our afternoon snack cart before the Battle of Route 7! We rely on help from our community to provide treats for our staff throughout the year - if you'd like to sponsor a staff appreciation event, please let us know! Drop us a note at staffappreciation@srmspto.org ...Up next November PotLuck Lunch and December Holiday Cookie Exchange!
Next PTO Meeting November 9 @6PM - SRMS Library
Join us virtually if you prefer:
Google Meet joining info for video: https://meet.google.com/awd-ziba-uge
Or dial: +1 405-389-1044 PIN: 558422595
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/awd-ziba-uge?pin=4023278823482
Trunk or Treat
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our trunk or treat event has been canceled. Please keep an eye out for other fun SRMS events!
Twitter- https://twitter.com/@SRMS_PTO
SRMS Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/senecaridgemiddleschool
Seneca Ridge Home of the Thunderbolts- https://www.facebook.com/groups/4426489354061734
Important Reminders
Chromebook Sleeves
Yearbook
Attached is an ad for yearbook sales and here is the link to the order site, https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/general/displayLanding?portal=true. Our School code is 5475.
Check us out!
Email: nick.cottone@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/30563
Location: 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA, USA
Phone: 571-434-4420
Twitter: @SRMS_Official