Semmes Middle School
December Newsletter 2020
Dear Semmes Middle School family,
December is a busy month!
Please read the newsletter below for important dates
and information at Semmes Middle School.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST
Christmas Break 2020
Christmas holidays will be December 21 – January 1, 2020. Students will return to school on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Second quarter ends Friday, January 22, 2021.
ANGEL TREE 2020
Our Angel tree project has been a HUGE success.
Thank you to our loyal community for adopting an Angel and giving
our kids a memorable Christmas!
Stay informed about our school on our website and Facebook page.
iReady Testing
Students will take the 2nd diagnostic when we return in January. Students need to continue to work weekly on iReady lessons. Recommended testing time is 45 minutes for math and 45 minutes for reading each week.
NJHS Service Project
Semmes Middle School's NJHS service project details.
Each homeroom will collect items for a local organization called Fostering Together-Gulf Coast, which is a nonprofit organization that began in 2019 with the goal of providing support to foster and adoptive families in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
We will be collecting items from 11/12/20- 12/11/20. Each homeroom teacher will collect items in homeroom.
On Friday mornings, the NJHS students will come around to classes to collect the items.
They are asking for very specific items.
1. Toiletries- deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo/conditioner, hair brushes
2. New packages of socks (all sizes)
3. Pajamas (all sizes)
4. Board Games
5. Toys for their birthday closet- teen and preteen items (these items are especially needed)
If you are personally interested in helping them out financially, please contact Ms. Steadham at msteadham@mcpss.com.
Students who donate may wear a Christmas shirt with school pants to school on Friday, December 4th!
SMS has ALWAYS been known for its generosity, so thank you in advance for making this a great project!
Semmes Middle School Basketball Schedule 20-21
How do I purchase tickets for a Basketball game? GoFan.co
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Holbrook at
251-221-2344 Ext. 66045.
Baseball Tryouts 20-21
BASEBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION!!!!!
Attached is the DRAGONFLYMAX handout needed to make an account and complete ALL necessary paperwork! Parents will need to make the account first and then ADD their child. When designating a team at this time, CHOOSE ALL SPORTS TRYOUT 20-21.
Tryouts for the SMS baseball team are as follows:
*Tuesday, December 1 (7th grade)
*Wednesday, December 2nd (8th grade)
*Thursday, December 3rd (1st cut)
*Tues./Wed. December 8-9(final cuts)
Tryouts will be at Semmes Babe Ruth field. The boys will meet coaches on the black top after getting dressed and will be released to go over to the field. You will need your own water bottle, your face mask, ball clothes, and equipment. We will take temperatures before beginning tryouts.
Parents must remain in the cars when picking students up.
*You may now start bringing in your $5 for the catastrophic fee. This must be paid in order to try out.
*All 5 pages of paperwork can be found on the SMS Bulldog website, under the baseball tab. All paperwork must be turned in and completed fully.
Boy's Track Tryouts 20-21
Tryouts will be Monday, Dec. 7 and Tues. Dec. 8 from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
*You will need your own water bottle and face mask. Temperatures will be taken before we begin.
*Parents must remain in their cars when dropping off and picking students up.
*You will need to have ALL paperwork completed online on Dragonfly https://www.dragonflymax.com/ and your $5 catastrophic insurance paid to Coach McClammy by Friday, December 4, 2020. No exceptions. (Hard copy of the physical will also be turned in to Coach McClammy.)
*Please ask Coach McClammy if you have any further questions. You may also check out the website for required paperwork.
Attention all 5th graders zoned for Semmes Middle School!
Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:30 P.M., we will be hosting tryouts for our 6th grade softball team! Flyers will be sent out to all local elementary schools today with more information.
If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Semmes Middle School 6th grade softball team, please send us an email (jstringfellow@mcpss.com or bdavis3@mcpss.com) or Facebook message to this page.
We are excited to meet some of the future Lady Bulldogs/Lady Vikings and see them on the field!!