STMS Family Newsletter
January Newsletter
We are into rotation 5 and officially half way through out school year!
Please don't forget that you can always check your student's progress an pacing on Empower.
Winter Math MAP assessment will be conducted on our 2/10/23 half day. Please help your child by ensuring that their computer is charged up and ready to go.
Please consider joining us on 2/15 6pm-7pm in our cafeteria for Parent Engagement Night, we will be reviewing our Title I parent compact.
STMS Happenings
Marking Period 2 Celebrations
December Parent Engagement Night
Spelling Bee
Successful Food Drive!
Culture Appreciation Day
Dressed for Success
Students Hard at Work
SOAR Day Success
After Lunch, students were able to select an extension activity to participate in. We would like to thank all of our teachers who went out of their way to prepare something fun! We would also like to than our partners from our local Fire Departments and from Penn State University who came in with activities!
STMS Reminders:
Cell Phone Policy
Please note a change in our cell phone policy for Marking Period 2. Students may bring a phone to school, however it must be stored in their pocket or book bag, and not in use. Earbuds are not permitted to be used.
1st Violation: Student may pick up phone in the main office at the end of the day
2nd Violation: Phone will be held in main office for guardian to pick up
3rd Violation: Student Detention, phone will be held in main office for guardian to pick up
4th Violation: Student ISS, phone will be held in main office for guardian to pick up
As always, if students choose to bring electronics to school, STMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.
Dress Code
Please ensure that all learners are following the dress code as outlined in the student success manual.
To highlight some of our biggest areas of struggle:
- Students may not wear hoods, hats, or bandanas in the building.
- Jeans may not have holes, rips, or tears above the knee with visible skin.
- Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than three inches above the knee.
Learners found to be in violation of our dress code will need to wait in the ISS room until the violation is able to be fixed.
School Bus:
Please encourage your student to be on their best behavior on the bus. Our drivers want to ensure a safe and reliable ride to and from school for all students. Please encourage your student to maintain appropriate volume, stay seated, and be respectful to those around them while riding the bus.
More information about transportation can be found here.
After School Athletic Events:
Please remember that all students must be accompanied by their guardian in order to attend any after school athletic events.
Need Attendance Assistance?
Welcome to School
STMS Office Hours
Our main office may be reached at 717-657-5125
Parent Teacher Student Organization
We hope your winter break was great! Now that the kids are back in school, it's time to gear up for some exciting events with the PTSO at the Middle School in February. Would you please be part of making each of these a success? Thanks!
Staff Appreciation Treat Table - February 10 (donations due February 6)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48AEAC22A75-middle1
Middle School Party & Dance - February 17 (donations and volunteer sign-up's due February 10)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48AEAC22A75-winter1
Next PTSO Meeting - February 13, 7pm
Zoom: https://ycp.zoom.us/j/9854436873
Support the School Store! The school store plays a big role in rewarding kids for giving their best every day. Please help us stock it!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/E2Q5ZPGF6WWT?ref_=wl_fv_le
Find out more at: https://stmsptso.shutterfly.com/
Questions? Text or call Molly Sauder (PTSO President) at 717.991.1827
Email us at STMSPTSO@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/stmsptso
February Events
Wednesday 2/15- Parent Engagement Night- Title I Compact
Friday 2/17- Winter Party 2:30-4:40
Thursday 2/23- NJHS Induction Ceremony
Monday 2/20- Closed for Presidents' Day
Thursday 2/23- Rotation 5 Ends
Friday 2/24- Rotation 6 Begins