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March 1 - March 5
Students & Families,
It was so good to have all of our students back this past week and move in the direction of "getting back to normal." We also had our first flag football games this weekend as well as a productive Saturday morning picking up trash in our community. Way to go, Trojans!
Just a reminder about parent pick-up: Please drive carefully in the South parking lot. It is not - by far - an ideal parking lot to navigate through in the afternoons, but we do our best in keeping our kids from being hit by vehicles or fender-benders. Please be cautious as you move through the pick-up line and wait for an administrator and/or teacher to direct you through the line.
Please note our new late-work policy as well.
- Students may turn in work up until March 12 for work assigned prior to that date. However, work turned in after the due date may not have the opportunity for feedback, review, or revision.
- After March 12, late work will not be accepted. Alternate work may be available from teachers at their discretion. Work assigned between March 12 - April 8 will be due no later than April 8 - the end of the term. Late work will not be accepted after that date.
- Extreme cases based on family emergency situations may be considered with increased flexibility. Students/Families are encouraged to communicate with the teacher if more time is needed in these cases.
If you'd like to view some of the videos/lessons that students had this past week or so, take a look below for helpful information:
- Check-In, Transitions & Bathrooms (video, lesson) – made for 6th grade but applicable to all
- Safety Video from District Nurse, Martha Covrig
- Dismissal Procedures & Lunch (video, lesson)
- Safety & Safe Campus (video, lesson)
- Clothes, ChromeBooks, Cell Phones & Other Materials (video, lesson)
- Who’s Who & Trojan PRIDE
Lastly, we have our annual Youth Truth survey for our students, families, and staff. To participate in this year's Youth Truth survey, please click here. One survey response per family!
Happy March,
Mr. Sale
This Week's Classes
This week's classes:
Monday (1st): A-Day classes ("M" students On Campus // "T" students Online)
Tuesday (2nd): B-Day classes ("T" students On Campus // "M" students Online)
Wednesday (3rd): Advisory @ 10:00 a.m. with Period 1 teacher (All students Online)
Thursday (4th): B-Day classes ("M" students On Campus // "T" students Online)
Friday (5th): A-Day classes "T" students On Campus // "M" students Online)
Counseling Resources
1. SMS Counseling Website
- Options Counseling: 541-474-5360 for crisis; 541-476-2373 for info services
- Other resources
3. Call to talk to a Counselor:
- Ms. McGarry/Mr. Weiss (A-L): 541-474-5750, ext. 50112
- Ms. Rastellini (M-Z:) 541-474-5750, ext. 50104
South Middle School
Email: bsale@grantspass.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.grantspass.k12.or.us/Subsite08
Location: South Middle School, West Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, OR, USA
Phone: 541-474-5750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMSTrojans/