Howling Herald
Selkirk Middle School - February 7, 2020
Welcome to Selkirk!
National School Counseling Week
This week, Mrs. Mott met with our 8th grade students to explore potential career pathways using Xello (a career and college-readiness software program). On February 21st, she is coordinating our first ever Career Fair---an event sure to inspire all students to explore a wide array of jobs and career opportunities. In early March, Mrs. Mott will meet with 8th grade students again to help them register for their high school courses.
Aside from counseling students, Mrs. Mott is also our Cross Country Coach and Diversity Club Adviser. In all she does, Mrs. Mott works tirelessly to help our students find success both academically and in their overall well-being.
Thank you, Mrs. Mott!
No School on President's Day, February 17
Conferences Will Be Held February 19 and 20
You may soon be hearing from your students' teachers about Spring Conferences at Selkirk Middle School. At SMS, Spring Conference Week is an opportunity to both celebrate growth and to support future student success through goal setting.
In order for us to meet with as many students and families as possible, most conferences will be with just one of your student's teachers. Please remember that these scheduled conferences are student involved---please bring your student with you! If you are not contacted for an individual conference, you may request one by contacting the teacher directly.
Everyone is also invited to attend our arena-style conference on Thursday evening.
Wednesday, February 19
- 12:30 Early Release for Students
1:00-3:00 Teacher/Parent/Student conferences by appointment (student should be present)
Thursday, February 20
- 12:30 Early Release for Students
1:00-4:00 Teacher/Parent/Student conferences by appointment (student should be present)
4:30-6:00 Arena Conferences (no appointment necessary, just drop-in to meet with teachers in our commons area)
Friday, February 21
- 12:30 Early Release for Students
Valentine Candy Grams! The PTO will be selling Valentine Candy Grams in the lunchroom from February 10-14 for 25 cents each.
SMS Boys Basketball Games
- 7th grade Selkirk @ Greenacres 4:15 p.m.
- 8th grade Greenacres @ Selkirk 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12th
- 7th grade Horizon @ Selkirk 5:30 p.m.
- 8th grade Horizon @ Selkirk 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, February 13th
- 7th grade Bowdish @ Selkirk 4:15 p.m.
- 8th grade Selkirk @ Bowdish 4:15 p.m.
Selkirk Girls Basketball
Get involved! Try something new! Pick up your forms in the office!
Selkirk Students Shine at Math is Cool Competition
8th Grade Team: 3rd Place
Prasidha Krishnaswamy: 2nd Place in PreAlgebra
Selkirk Music Program Students Excel at Solo & Ensemble Festival
Receiving a Rating of Excellent:
Nathan Peterson-Bass Solo
Anthony Sternod-Violin Solo
Nora Sims & Isabella Stuck-Violin Duet
Receiving a Rating of Superior:
Daden Lewis-French Horn Solo
Ava Abel & Michael Perry-Marimba Duet
Samuel Milones-Cello Solo
Grace Justice-Violin Solo
Sienna Shadd-Flute Solo
Michael Perry-Snare Drum Solo
Tessa & Bella Crapo-Violin Duet
Joshua Parker-Trumpet Solo
Tessa Crapo-Piano Solo
Bella Crapo-Piano Solo
Birdie Bachman-Violin Solo
Quinn Wood-Euphonium Solo
Summer Barney & Sarah Orebaugh-Violin Duet
Molly Tout & Frannie Olsen-Violin & Viola Duet
Anthony Sternod & Carter Sullivan-Violin & Cello Duet
Brayden Gilbertson, Joshua Parker, Daden Lewis, Ian Szymanski, Cooper Shadd, & Parker Clevenger-Me and The Boys Brass Sextet
Birdie Bachman, Avery Stewart, Colton Hoagburg, Aiden McArdle, Kayleigh Schelin, Owen Gingras, Daden Lewis, Olivia Warrick, Kyndal Butcher, Kaelynn Harrington, & Alison Schmedtje-SMS Chamber Orchestra
Receiving a Rating of Superior PLUS:
Sophia Sine, Andrew Bota, & Nate Fox-String Trio
Alma McDonald-Clarinet Solo
We had a GREAT day on Saturday. So much fun and our kiddos did fantastic!
School Dance - February 28, 7-9 p.m.
School Dance DJ & MC Contest
Career Fair is set for February 21, 8:30-11:30
Upcoming Dual Credit Information Nights: Feb. 27 & March 26
Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University are sponsoring two informational nights about DUAL CREDIT.
Who should attend?
Interested 8th grade - 11th grade students and their parents/guardians will be provided information about dual credit programs including: College in the High School, CTE Dual Credit, Running Start and Bigfoot Forward, NewTech Skills Center and Spokane Valley Tech. T
Location:
Information nights will be held at the
NewESD 101 Talbott Event Center
4202 S. Regal Street, Spokane, WA 99223
Dates:
- Thursday, February 27, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Thursday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 PM
Save the Date:
Prize Donations for Reading Promotion Needed
The Selkirk Library is looking for reading promotion prize donations from local businesses or families. Such items might include coupons for local eateries, gift cards that teen readers would like or other items that would be useful. For more information, please contact Cherie Holm at cholm@cvsd.org.
BUY a BRICK. PAVE the PATH!
This is a PTO fundraiser for our school. For more information, email selkirkpto@gmail.com.
(Sample bricks in photo below.)