Stonybrook Middle School
Knightly News, May 2017
Important Announcement from HSD
Notice of Approved Petitions for Stonybrook Middle School
The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees has received a petition requesting that religious exercises be held in Stonybrook Middle School during the 2017-2018 school year. The petitioners have specified their desire for the recitation of the Lord's Prayer and the reading of a Bible passage or story from the Bible. As the petition bears the signatures of parents/guardians representing more than 60 students in the school, the Board of Trustees of the Hanover School Division has authorized religious exercises, as specified above, to be held before the official instructional day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m., in a designated common area of the school.
Petition for Religious Instruction
The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees has received a petition requesting that religious instruction be held in Stonybrook Middle School during the 2017-2018 school year. The petitioners have specified their desire for the Discovery Time program offered by Child Evangelism Fellowship. As the petition bearsthe signatures of parents/guardians representing more than 25 students in the school, the Board of Trustees of the Hanover School Division has passed the required by-law permitting religious instruction, as specified above, to be offered by volunteers during designated half-hour per week classes.
To read the entire Notice of Approval, it can be found at http://sms.hsd.ca/parents/religious-exercises-and-instruction/.
SMS Week of Kindness April 10-13
Thanks to Mrs. Rebizant for all the work she puts in to this special week, and to the students who helped her throughout the week with preparing things for the Week of Kindness.
Gerry Shingoose
6N Students
Can we get your autograph?
We're So Excited!
SPREAD THE NET AGAINST MALARIA
Each year, malaria kills an estimated 438,000 people, and it remains the leading cause of death of children under 5 in Africa.
Since 2007, Spread the Net has helped protect the lives of almost 32 million people by contributing to the delivery of over 15.3 million malaria-preventing bed nets to families in Africa.
We are so excited to announce that our school raised $1026.55 towards this worthy cause! We thank everyone for their participation - and for bringing us all the spare change they could find (as well as dollar bills that would "sabotage" another team's total - if you don't know what we mean by this, ask your child!)
Again, we thank you for your generous support for "Spread the Net".
8K and 8M Reports on Field Trip
At the Museum of Man and Nature we explored the Science Gallery and tried many of the stuff they had for us. Then we experimented with rocket power.
What a great day full of Science!
By Chloe W and Hannah W
Students watching presentation
Here is the pig heart we're going to dissect!
Just hangin' around...
Learning Through Baking!
Grade 7 Band at Level I Band Festival
It is time to remind you...
If you bring a bike to school, remember to keep it locked in the bike racks provided so there is less chance of someone stealing it! Also, don't forget that it is law that anyone under the age of 18 should be wearing a bike helmet.
Dress Code:
"Students are responsible for dressing appropriately for a school setting that is not distracting or disrespectful to others and follows the dress code." (SMS Code of Conduct)
- Shoulders, backs, chests and stomachs are to be covered (This applies to phys ed class as well)
- Shorts and skirts should be an appropriate length for school (This applies to phys ed class as well)
- Hoods may be worn outside only; hats may be worn in class if teachers are in agreement
- Offensive language/pictures on clothing is not permitted (swearing, references to drugs, alcohol or sexual comments)
- Perfumes and colognes are not permitted in the building due to severe allergies
- Flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not permitted in the home ec or tech ed labs or gym for safety reasons
If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding our dress code, please feel free to contact Mrs. Rebizant.
Grade 8 Farewell
May/June Dates
Thursday, May 4th - HSD Badminton Finals
Tuesday, May 9th - 5F and 5N Field Trip to Sunshine Greenhouse
Wednesday, May 10th - Grade 7 Field Trip to Canadian Museum of Human Rights
Wednesday, May 10th - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come and Go Farewell Event for Mr. Eldon Dueck, former Principal of SMS
Thursday, May 18th - Grade 6 Field Trip to Mennonite Heritage Museum
Thursday, May 18th - 7:00 p.m. Grade 4 to 5 Orientation Evening
Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day (No Classes)
**Thursday, May 25th - Grade 5/6 Music Performance** See special note below.
Wednesday, May 31st - Sports Card Club attending Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Game
Some Highlights to look forward to in June:
June 2nd-4th - Some Grade 8 students participating in International Music Camp
Wednesday, June 14th - Final Band and Choir Concert
Tuesday, June 27th - Last day of regular classes
Wednesday, June 28th - Summer Activity Day
Grade 5 and 6 Music Performance
Parents, Family and Friends of Grade 5 and 6 students:
We cordially invite you to join us for an informal evening of music, showcasing some of the work that is being done in Music Class!
Where: SMS Gym
We look forward to seeing you there!
SMS BADMINTON SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 4th - Badminton Finals at CMS
Good luck to all players!
Hanover School Division Middle School Track and Field Dates
Track Meets Involving Our School
Tuesday, June 6th - CMS/SMS Grade 5/6 Track Meet (Rain Date: June 13th)- 9:30-3:00 p.m.
- Food and Drinks available in the outdoor classroom
- Parents Welcome
- All Grade 5 and 6 students will be participating
Wednesday, June 7th - 1500 m run Grade 5-8, 4:30 pm (Rain Date: June 14th)
Friday, June 9th - HSD Track and Field Day Grade 7/8 (Rain Date: June 12th)
- 9:30-3:00 p.m.
- Food and Drinks available in the outdoor classroom
- Parents Welcome
- Only students participating in Track and Field events will be outside; others will have regularly scheduled classes.
Track Meets for Other Schools Using our Facilities
Wednesday, June 7th - Small Schools Grade 5/6 Track Meet (Rain Date: June 14th)
Thursday, June 8th - Tri-Schools Grade 5/6 Track Meet (Rain Date: June 12th)
Parent Advisory Council-Staff Appreciation
Student Teachers
2017-2018 Student Registrations
Registrations are due back to the school on the following dates:
Grade 5 - April 28th
Grade 6 - May 1st
Grade 7 and 8 - May 12th
Please return the completed registrations forms together with student fees as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the registrations, don't hesitate to contact the school, 204-326-6481. If your child will not be attending school next year, please send a note so that we can make those adjustments in our records. Thank you!
Stonybrook Middle School
Email: hfriesen@hsd.ca
Website: sms.hsd.ca
Location: 77 Lumber Avenue, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Phone: 204-326-6481
Twitter: @StonybrookHSD