SMS GIANT News
October 28, 2022 #11
Upcoming Events
11/1 Panda Express Dine and Donate Fundraiser
11/2 Office hours 1:10-1:45
11/3 at 3:00 -Site Council to approve draft of the 22-23 SPSA
Meeting on Zoom
https://mdusd.zoom.us/j/8517181122511/10 2nd Quarter Progress Reports period ends
11/11 Veteran's Day Holiday - No School
11/14-11/18 Book Fair- schedule TBD
11/17 Early Release Day - 1pm Dismissal
11/21-25 Thanksgiving Break - No School
SMS Dine and Donate- November Fundrasier
Take a break from your Halloween candy and enjoy a nice meal from Panda Express. Our Parent Faculty Club is partnering with the Panda Express next to Kohl’s for a dine in/out fundraiser all day Tuesday (11/1). You can order online using our fundraiser code 344695 or show the flyer in the store. Thank you for your support!
Scholastic Book Fair coming back to SMS! Nov 14-18th
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books
empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from November 14th thru
18th in our Library:
This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.
Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute!
Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sequoiamiddleschool2
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading!
Video recording of Coffee with Keck, Thurs. October 27, 2022
SMS Costume Guidelines...
Out and about on campus...
Twinning for Red Ribbon Week
more twinning
Real twins twinning!
Day of the Dead art display in our office
Practicing history facts
Collaborative activity practicing facts together
Intradistrict Transfers Grades 6-12 in 2023-2024. REPOST
INTRADISTRICT TRANSFERS FOR GRADES 6-12 (2023-2024)
Staff updated the Student Services webpage for Intradistrict transfers information.
The secondary schools Intradistrict transfer application process is October 15th-November 15th. The online application will be up on our webpage mdusd.org/intradistricttransfers on October 15th for students that will be in grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 school year.
Daily Video Bulletin
Adult Education Workshops Offered
See links below for available workshops:
TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, facilities and practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Governing Board Policy 0410).
Contact Us / How to File a Complaint
For questions, concerns or complaints regarding student harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact Jennifer Sachs, Chief of Educational Services, at sachsj@mdusd.org or by phone at (925) 682-8000 x4016.
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Email: keckl@mdusd.org
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Location: 265 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Phone: 925-934-8174
Twitter: @SequoiaMSGiants
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS...
10/10 Teacher in-service NON-Student Day
10/11 Indigenous People's Day (honored on the 11th since NO school on the 10th)
10/13 Last day of CJSF Food Drive
10/15 Intradistrict Transfer Window opens
10/19 Teacher Office Hours
10/20 The Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill
10/24-28 Red Ribbon Week
10/26 Make a Difference Award nominations due (info included in this newsletter)