SMS GIANT News
December 21, 2022 #18
Upcoming Dates
1/9 1st day back from Winter Break
1/10 In Person PFC Meeting 6:30 in SMS library
1/11 Office hours 1:10-1:45
1/19 Early Release Day
1/25 Office hours 1:10-1:45
Elective Course Selection for 2023 - 2024
Starting January 10, 2023, the elective window will open. Students in grades 6 and 7 can start selecting their electives for the 2023-2024 school year. During our first week back from break, in class, students will watch a video showing exactly how to select their course in Homelink Account. Please look for the updated Course Catalog on our website and discuss it with your student. Final choices are due by January 18th.
Sequoia Spotlight- from our 6th grade Digital Journalism with Ms. Still
The newest Sequoia Spotlight issue with your students. Here it is, the 14th issue of Sequoia Spotlight:
And here is the site to view all 14 ezines:
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES...
Tobacco Use Prevention Education - Courage Media Contest
CCC Office of Education TUPE team is excited to announce that the 2022-2023 CourAGE Media Contest is officially open! The theme this year is: Let’s Tackle Tobacco and Vanquish Vaping! Contra Costa public school students in grades 6-12 can enter their original work—video, social media, or drawing/art—for a chance to win a top prize of $200. The attached flyer has all of the details and contest guidelines.
Parent Faculty Club Meeting- SAVE THE DATE Jan 10th @ 6:30 in Person
REMINDER: Picking up a sibling and/or friend at Sequoia Elementary- REPOST
OUT AND ABOUT ON CAMPUS...
Julianna helps in our cafeteria
Aquarium in Mrs. Horne's Science class
Mrs. Horne's Science class
Office TA brunch
Martinelli's and Capri Sun makes middle schoolers happy!
Festive dress at SMS
Fun Photo Filters with Office Staff and TA's
Mrs. Bulda and me
Karla our attendance secretary
Mrs. Schnee our wonderful VP
Lara our office TA
Mrs. Utler our school psychologist
River our office TA
Holiday Caroling at SMS!
Click on the "Post-Break" pdf below for COVID guidance
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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Sequoia Middle School
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Location: 265 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Phone: 925-934-8174
Twitter: @SequoiaMSGiants