Eagle Crossing - SMS
September 19th , 2022 Parent Newsletter
Active Eagles - Upcoming Events
September 19
SMS Volleyball @ Gatesville – 7th B - 4:30, 8th B - 5:30, 7th A - 6:30, 8th A - 7:30
SMS Academic UIL Math, Number Sense, and Calculator Practice @ 3:30-4:30 room 216
September 20
Professional IT Day - Thank you SISD Technology Department!
SMS Academic UIL Chess Puzzle Practice 3:30 -4:15 room 106
SMS Academic UIL Speaking, Reading, and Dictionary practice @ 3:30 room 206
SMS Academic UIL Science Practice 3:30 -4:30 room 101
SMS Academic UIL Math, Number Sense, and Calculator Practice @ 3:30-4:30 room 216
September 21
SMS Cross Country @ South Belton Meet, South Belton Middle School – 5:00
Salado MS Football @ Lago Vista 8th B - 5:00, 7th A - 6:00, 8th A - 7:30 (times according to LVISD, all ticket sales online https://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/dis.tickets
SMS Academic UIL Ready Writing Practice 3:30 -4:15 room 106
6th Grade Volleyball Clinic - 5:00 @ SMS Gym
September 22
Salado Middle School Volleyball Tournament 8th C @ 5:00, 8th B @ 6:00, 7th Red @ 5:00, 7th White @ 6:00
September 24
Salado Middle School Volleyball Tournament Games 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
September 26
SMS Volleyball vs. China Spring 5:00, 6:00 @ SMS Gyms
SMS Academic UIL Math, Number Sense, and Calculator Practice @ 3:30-4:30 room 216
SMS Academic UIL Art Smart Practice @ 3:30-4:30 room 116
September 27
SMS Academic UIL Chess Puzzle Practice 3:30 -4:15 room 106
SMS Academic UIL Speaking, Reading, and Dictionary practice @ 3:30 room 206
SMS Academic UIL Science Practice 3:30 -4:30 room 101
SMS Academic UIL Math, Number Sense, and Calculator Practice @ 3:30-4:30 room 216
Football Pictures
September 28
SMS Cross Country @ Mart Invitational – 4:00 @ Mart High School
SMS Academic UIL Ready Writing Practice 3:30 -4:15 room 106
6th Grade Volleyball Clinic - 5:00 @ SMS Gym
September 30
School Custodian Appreciation Day
Homecoming Week Spirit was a Hit!
Fashion Disaster - Monday
Country vs. Country Club - Tuesday
Stunt Double Day - Twin Day on Wednesday
Walk of Fame - Dress Like a Movie Star - Thursday
Red Out - Friday
Thank you to our Cheer Sponsor McKayla Falcone for organizing a great pep rally. Also thanks to Mr. V. for being our Emcee!
Our first Pep Rally of the Year!
Our staff and students had a great time dressing up to celebrate being an Eagle!
Volleyball beats Robinson 3-1!
Football Beats the Bees's
Cross Country Runs Past the Competition @ Tenroc Ranch
We love our Fine Arts Teachers!
Mrs. Pam Sulak, our Director of Choirs!
When she is not leading our Choir, her husband and two kids keep her busy at home!
Mr. V (Vajgert) and Mrs. Sitz!
Mrs. Stiz is in her fifth year in Salado ISD and her creativity makes our school an even more special place for our students. Her students proudly display their artwork in the halls and in trophy cases throughout the year. Mrs. Sitz is a fighting Southwest Texas State Bobcat, the mother of two great kids, and she keeps her husband Mark busy with projects. Her creativity led to our students learning pottery from Ro Shaw last year.
Thank you to our Amazing PTO Moms! You made our Homecoming Dance a fantastic experience!
Our PTO makes our school a better place for teachers to work and for kids to go to school. You rockstars made our dance happen!
Book Fair Coming October 3rd-7th
Red Ribbon Week October 23rd-31st
Let's get Ready for some School Spirt Eagles!
Sports You - Communication tool for Athletics
Our coaches do an excellent job communicating with parents and athletes through the Sports You App! Each sport has it's own access code. If you have a child in athletics, please download the app to keep up with our Eagles! A printable version of all of these codes is right below this section.
Middle School Girls Athletics
SMS Girls Athletics KNED-9Y6K
Cross Country 4VCP-ZTVY
Volleyball NZB4-W9U5
Girls Basketball GPGX-273Z
Track and Field RXDC-B9X8
Tennis LMKX-HQ39
Golf XT8A-JXZM
Girls Soccer QRDB-5DTJ
Middle School Boys Athletics
Cross Country 4VCP-ZTVY
Football YRBX-DPXL
Boys Basketball S8T8-SYWM
Track HXNX-JDRP
Soccer XNG8-LYYN
Golf XT8A-JXZM
Tennis LMKX-HQ39
Academic UIL Practices have Started!
Who do I contact about that?
Health concerns, shot records, and medications - Ashley Arisco-Fagile is our school nurse ashley.faglie@saladoisd.org 947-6944
Getting a message to your student - Bunny Pierce is our Director of First Impressions - Bunny.Pierce@Saladoisd.org 947-6935
Discipline issue - Karen Ewton is our Campus Discipline Coordinator and Assistant Principal - Kewton@Saladoisd.org 947-6932
Counseling issue - Eric Hupp and Laura Novotny - Mr. Hupp and Mrs. Novotny are our counselors Eric.Hupp@Saladoisd.org 947-6933 Laura.Novotny@Saladoisd.org 947-6927
Chromebook and library book questions - Our librarian is Kathy Keyes - Kathy.Keyes@Saladoisd.org 947-6931
Contact the Principal - Ted.Smith@Saladoisd.org 254-947-6930
Middle School Girls Athletics - Blaine Koester is our SMS Girls Athletic Coordinator - Blaine.Koester@Saladoisd.org - 254-947-6935
Middle School Boys Athletics - Jared Cruddas is our SMS Boys Athletic Coordinator - Jared.Cruddas@Saladoisd.org - 254-947-6935
Middle School Football - Scott Bates - Scott.Bates@Saladoisd.org
Anonymous reporting - Vector Solutions - https://saladoisd-tx.safeschoolsalert.com/ 254.308.0610
Directions on how to create a parent portal account
Ongoing Announcements
1. 2022 STAAR Scores are available online for all students at www.texasassessment.gov. All you need to view your student's STAAR scores is their social security number and birthday.
2. Each week our teachers post their lesson plans to our website. The link to the lesson plans is under the parents heading on the bottom left of the main middle school page. Click here to be sent directly to the weekly document.
3. Our cafeteria staff works hard each day to provide delicious and healthy meals to our students. The menus for breakfast and lunch may be found by clicking here.
4. Attached at the bottom of this newsletter is a copy of our bell schedule for the year. We kick off the day at 7:45 with 1st period. We invite students to come into the building as early as 7:15.
Watch Dogs!
Sign up below to be a watchdog for Salado Middle School. We're on the hunt for great dads who are willing to spend the day volunteering at our school. Watch Dogs make our school a safer and better place for students!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0D4AAFAD2EA0F58-smswatch
Accessing Online Report Cards and Online Student Grades
When you access your Parent Portal account, there will be a green “Report Card” button. Click on this button to view your student’s report card. Each child that is linked in Parent Portal will have this green button. After opening up the report card, it will be available to print. There is a “Print Screen” button in the upper right hand corner if you would like to print a paper copy.
Here is a short video on accessing the online report card:
Here is link to the playlist of Parent Portal how-to videos:
https://bit.ly/SISD-Parent-Portal-Helps
Please email itdept@saladoisd.org with any questions.
Math Tutoring Times and Locations
Before School (Must have a pass)--7:15-7:35
Matt Steinohrt Room 107
After School –3:30-4:30—6th and 7th grade
M/T Garrison Rafay—Room 205
W Shelly Worley—Room 105
Th/F Matt Steinohrt__Room 107
8th grade—Kerry Chambliss—Room 216
Check out the great work of our yearbook students!
Found items live on a table at the front of our school. Kiddos can check out the lost and found in between classes.
Salado Middle School
Email: Ted.Smith@saladoisd.org
Website: www.Saladoisd.org
Location: 1169 Williams Road, Salado, TX, USA
Phone: 254-947-6935
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaladoJH/
Twitter: @SaladoJHS