Thunderblast Weekly
April 25, 2021
Close Calls
You know where we are not having close calls? COVID-19. Everyone is taking it very seriously and across the board, our mitigation strategies one year in remain excellent. We are still able to have recess and maintain a sense of normalcy while protecting our community. Definitely something to celebrate.
Next week's theme- something more to celebrate: Teacher Appreciation.
Concurrent Learning
With us starting 4 days/ week, we are still honoring families switching their selection. Please complete the Wait List Form if you want to make a change from your current choice. We are currently shifting students on a two-week cycle.
Please continue to let your teachers know if you need extra support or have questions about class from either the distant or in-person persepective.
Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT)
Attention Thunderbolt Families: The deadline to make changes to your student’s course selection is May 1st. Please review your student’s course selection in ParentVue. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your student’s school counselor.
For more information from the UMHT and Counseling Team, please click here.
Upcoming Events
PBIS Highlights
Staff of the Week
Ms. Negron
Ms. O'Grady
6th Gr: Bryan Vidal Guevara & Jose (Elias) Diaz Almendares
7th Gr: Evan Young
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8th Gr: Herbert Mackay
Celebrations
Music
Mrs. Smith and Mr. Cho are so excited to present the 6th Grade Thunderbolt Band's first concert EVER! Even though we couldn't have a live concert, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Cho were determined to allow their students to show off all their hard work during the pandemic. They proved that learning an instrument CAN BE DONE VIRTUALLY with will and determination! We hope you enjoy their first band performance ever!
Clubs
Book Club: The next meeting for 6th and 7th book club is Wednesday 5/5/21 from 4:30-5:30 PM using this meet link. The Schoology group code is M2RC-RC6Z-VWWMH.
PTO Corner
Something to Ponder: I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” ― Edward Everett Hale
Staff Appreciation Week - May 3-7: This year is suddenly whizzing by and Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner! It will be the week of May 3rd through 7th, and we're going ALL IN this year, to appreciate our amazing teachers and staff, with a casino-themed week. Whether you are able to donate time, food or supplies, money, or handwritten notes, contributions of all kinds are greatly appreciated. Signup link for all donations and contributions is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a5ab2da4f85-were. Please contact Julie Garrett or Christie Hines with any questions, at staffappreciation@srmspto.org. THANK YOU for all of your amazing support!
8th Grade Congratulatory Yard Signs: Time is running out to purchase a SRMS Yard Sign congratulating your 8th Grader on completing middle school. Signs cost $25 and will be personalized with your student’s name and a message. Click HERE to order one for your student or purchase an Angel Donation and gift a sign to a deserving 8th grader.
Save the Date! May 15 - Spirit Night at Chipotle: Grab some yummy food from Chipotle on May 15 between 4-8 pm and Seneca earns 33% of the proceeds! Only available in their Sugarland Crossing location at 47010 Community Plz Ste 100 in Sterling.
Papa Johns Virtual Discount Cards still available: For just $15 you receive a free pizza for every regular menu priced pizza purchased at papajohns.com! Use the card code up to 50 times by April 2022 on delivery and/or carryout orders. Contact Jamie Egbert at jdmegbert@gmail.com or Jill Pope at jillrpope@gmail.com to purchase your virtual card today!
PRS & SEAC: Missed SEAC's April's meeting? You can see it, along with the presentation Science of Reading and Equity with Dr. Solari from UVA, HERE. They meet next on May 5 and the SEAC Awards will take place on May 19. To sign up for PRS' newsletter on current resources and events at their website. For more information on SEAC please visit their website, or email our SEAC Representative, Jill Pope.
Next PTO Meeting: May 19 at 6 pm. To attend go to meet.google.com/uek-nfni-inx. Or join by phone at +1 617-675-4444 with PIN: 835 053 291 7550#
Other ways to get involved:
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- Make a donation to the SRMS PTO and get your company to match it
- Download the Boxtops for Education app and scan your grocery receipts
- Link your Amazon account to Seneca and earn free money for the school
-Order Seneca gear to show your school spirit. Order online and pick up in the office.
Check us out!
Email: nick.cottone@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/30563
Location: 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA, USA
Phone: 571-434-4420
Twitter: @SRMS_Official