The Seahawks Call
February 19 - March 3, 2024
Important Dates to Remember!
(Monday) - February 19th
PRESIDENT'S DAY - SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED
(Tuesday) - February 20th
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Black History practice until 3:30 pm
- Black History Month panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at St. Charles High School.
(Wednesday) - February 21st
- Administrator on duty for after school clubs/detention - Parrish
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- NJHS until 3:15 pm
- Girls' Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
- Boys' Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
- Drama Club until 3:30 pm
- Black History Practice until 3:30 pm
(Thursday) - February 22nd
- Teacher of the Year Reception @ SCHS from 5-6:30 pm (Let's wish Mrs. Buckmaster good luck!)
- Administrator on duty for after school clubs/detention - Taylor
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Spelling Bee practice until 3:15 pm
- Sea Perch until 3:30 pm
- Black History until 3:30 pm
- Girls' Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
(Friday) - February 23rd
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Music Fundraiser ends
- Black History Program in the cafe' from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
(Monday) - February 26th
- Interims issued
- Bunkyo Students first day visit
- Administrator on duty for after school clubs/detention - McAllister
- Grade Recovery for registered students from 2 - 5 pm
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Spelling Bee practice until 3:15 pm
- Educators Rising until 3 pm in T9
- Yearbook Club until 3:30 pm
- Boys Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
(Tuesday) - February 27th
- Students take Maryland School Survey during their Period 2 class
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Music & Arts Celebration @ 6:30 pm
- Gifted and Talented Educator in MD Recognition from 6:30 - 8 pm (Congratulations Mrs. Walent, 7th grade ELA Teacher)
(Wednesday) - February 28th
- SEL Baseline Survey to Students during SS classes
- Administrator on duty for after school clubs/detention - Parrish
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- Drama Club until 3:30 pm
- Girls Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
- Boys Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
(Thursday) - February 29th
- Bunkyo Professor & Vice Professor visit Somers from 8-11 am
- Administrator on duty for after school clubs/detention - Taylor
- After school tutoring with Huntington Learning Center for select students from 2:15 - 3:15 pm
- GSA club until 3:15 pm
- Girls Basketball practice until 3:30 pm
- Sea Perch until 3:30 pm
(Friday) - March 1st
- Educators' Rising field trip to Mitchell
How is CCPS Celebrating Black History Month?
Black History Month Panel Discussion
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Bel Alton High School Alumni Association will host a Black History Month panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at St. Charles High School.
"An Evening of Learning — The African American Experience: From Segregated to Integrated Schools in Charles County" will feature panelists Jean V. Wills, Robert L. Martin and Cora Marshall. St. Charles is at 5305 Piney Church Road in Waldorf.
Black History Month Expo
The Key Club at Maurice J. McDonough High School is planning a Black History Month Expo from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at the school. Local vendors and performances by McDonough’s dance team, choir, modeling team, band and drama club are part of the event, along with food for purchase.
Tickets are $3 for children ages 5-12 and McDonough students who show their valid school ID. Tickets for those 13 and older are $5. McDonough is at 71665 Marshall Road in Pomfret.
Welcome Dan Henry, Substitute 8th Grade VP
Due to a recent medical injury, Mr. Walker will be going on leave for about 6 weeks. During this interim, a former secondary administrator, Dan Henry, will be joining our Seahawks Family. The admin. team will do our best to acclimate him to his role and responsibilities as the 8th grade VP as quickly as possible, but we thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Seahawk SHOUT OUTS
This year's Career Day organized by our Counseling Dept. with the assistance of our PTSO was one for the books! Special Shout Out to Ms. Quartararo for taking the lead as Career Coach and adding those special touches to ensure this school-wide event was a success! Check out the link below to see pics from the event.
Sharon Quartararo, Career Coach
Megan Chappelle, School Counselor
John Craddock, School Counselor
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEBRUARY SEAHAWK STARS!
SHOUT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING SEAHAWKS STUDENTS THIS MONTH:
6th grade
Alesia Gray
Brannagh Voyles
Hayden Walters
Liana DeLeonard
Andre Wooten
7th grade
Amir Debrah
Karina Elliott
Rhyan Black
Maddie Hedman
Shasanka Shrestha
8th grade
Elizabeth Bostwick
Layla Quick
Grace Scopp
Christian Sellers
Stevyn Washington-Sharp
Middle School Program of Studies
Now that the second semester has begun, it is important to review the promotion policy for middle schoolers. The counseling department will present promotion policy expectation to students in the near future.
Except as provided in Rule 5131.33, in order for a sixth, seventh, or eighth grader to be promoted, the student must:
- Pass Language Arts/Reading; and
- Pass Mathematics; and
- Meet one of the following:
- Pass Science and Social Studies and at least one Related Arts course; or
- Pass Science and at least two Related Arts classes; or
- Pass Social Studies and at least two Related Arts classes.
Students failing a required core subject during the school year may attend summer school to achieve a passing grade.
Students who fail core subjects are encouraged to take classes in the summer school program. A maximum of two make-up credits may be taken in summer school. For a student to be eligible to take a course for make-up in summer school, a student must be enrolled until March 1 for a year-long course and must be enrolled for at least nine weeks for a semester course. Specific information about class offerings and summer school location, along with additional requirements, will be available from the school counseling department in June.
To learn more about the Middle School Program of Studies, please access the link below.
From the Library's Circulation Desk.................................
From the Library: Our students have read over 3000 books this year! Please keep encouraging your students to read. Reading improves vocabulary and empathy, helps develop an understanding of the wider world, and has a positive effect on test scores. Read SeaHawks, read!
Save the Date: The Scholastic book fair will be here March 18th through 22nd.
Tech Reminder: Students should be shutting down their laptops when they charge them. Shutting down helps clear their memory and allows them to charge more fully.
A word from your PTSO...........
Seeking PTSO Executive Board for SY24 - 25
Greetings Parents and Guardians.
We are seeking a new Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Executive Board for the upcoming 2024-25SY. Please see the attached descriptions. If you’re interested, please come to the March 12th meeting to introduce yourself and profess your interest; We’ll hold elections in Spring 2024.
Milton Somers PTSO - Working together to form great partnerships with our Home-School Community!
SCHOOL SUPPORTS
Sandra Taylor - School Principal - staylor@ccboe.com
Chris McAllister- 6th Grade Acting Assistant Principal - cmcallister@ccboe.com
DaLawn Parrish - 7th Grade Administrative Intern - dparrish@ccboe.com
Marlon Walker - 8th Grade Assistant Principal- mwalker@ccboe.com
COUNSELING SUPPORTS
John Craddock- 6th Grade with last names A-L and 7th Grade Counselor - jcraddock@ccboe.com
Megan Chappelle - 6th Grade with last names M-A and 8th Grade Counselor - mchappelle@ccboe.com
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jody Bell - Reading Resource Teacher (Reading) - jbell@ccboe.com
Jennifer Branham - Instructional Resource Teacher (Math) - jbranham@ccboe.com
PTSO Officers
President - Jessica Anderson
Vice President - Kenneth Britt
Secretary - Eileen Lynch
Treasurer - Shellee Stine
Email: miltonsomersptso@gmail.com
Email: somersms@ccboe.com
Website: https://www.ccboe.com/schools/somers/
Location: 300 Willow Lane, La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-934-4663
Twitter: @miltonsomersms