The Shark Tells
Week of January 31, 2022
Student News
Eighth grader Joelie Propst earned First Chair Tuba in the All-State Band. She will join the best middle school band members of SC for the All-State Band on March 13th at Furman University. Congratulations Joelie!
Daniel Vargas and Axel Crenades both qualified for the All-Region Band that will be held at Myrtle Beach High School on Feb. 26th. Congratulations Daniel and Axel!
Reader's Reef
The last week of January is an exciting time for readers across the country as that is when the national award winners are announced! For this year's best picture books, chapter books, and young adult books -- see the full list of winners and honorees here.
In South Carolina, the nominees for the next year's book award are released. You can find the list for each age group here.
During the month of January, we added almost 150 new books to the SJM LLC collection.
Sports News
Last Monday, both the girls' and boys' basketball teams won their games over Blackwater Middle School.
During their second game of the week, the girls' team eked out a win over Socastee Middle School.
Maker Space News
During January, students who chose to participate in the Maker Space designed and built snowflake ornaments. These young ladies have been working to make their designs a reality.
Monday, Jan. 31
- Sculpture & ceramics club 3:30-4:45pm E 10
- AWAY basketball game vs MBMS 6:00pm (Tickets)
Tuesday, Feb. 1
- Tutoring 3:50-4:50pm
- Basketball practice Boys: 5:15-6:45pm Girls: 3:45-5:15pm
Wednesday, Feb. 2
- Tutoring 3:50-4:50pm
- HOME basketball game vs. OBMS 6:00pm (Tickets)
- Archery practice 3:40-4:45pm Gym
Thursday, Feb. 3
- Math Counts C 7
- Basketball practice Boys: 3:45-5:15pm Girls: 5:15-6:45pm
Friday, Feb. 4
- NO basketball practice
Looking Ahead. . .
- Tues., 2/8 -- Virtual SJM PTA meeting 3:45-4:30pm
- Thurs., 2/10 - School Improvement Council 3:45-4:45pm