PUMA NEWS
September 30, 2021
OPEN HOUSE October 7th 5:30-6:30
Open house will be outside! On Thursday, October 7th families will have a chance to meet their teachers outside in front of SMS. Open house will be from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
A few key details
- Teachers will be stationed outside for a meet and greet with families.
- We will be serving pizza fresh from the SMS pizza oven!
- Staff will be available to provide families walking tours of the building.
- Parking will be available behind SMS.
- Mrs. Groleau will have an example of an outdoor classroom set-up too!
Kevin Wanzer came to town last Friday!
Kevin visited and spoke to the entire South Meadows Middle School just two years ago. We were thrilled to welcome him back to speak our school.
Kevin has presented to thousands of audiences in 49 states and 6 countries, sharing his unique message of ALOHA. He brings a message of leadership, love and laughter.
October 1- School-wide picnic
October 4- Progress Reports (1/2 point for Quarter 1)
October 7 - Open House (5:30-6:30)
October 11 - No School (Professional Development Day)
October 22- Last Day of Special Rotation 1
October 25- Special Rotation 2
October 27- Picture Retake
November 2 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 5 - End of Quarter 1
-----News you Might Already Know-----
Is your student interested or already involved in Band or Chorus?
This year we are looking to schedule students to band or vocal music (Chorus) as soon as possible! Band and Vocal Music have been a VERY popular class at SMS.
Please sign up quickly so that your student does not miss out on any opportunities.
If your student interested or already involved in Band or Chorus please sign up using the link below.
Band and Chorus (Vocal Music) Sign-Up
If you have any questions please email either Mr. Lowy (Band) or Mrs. Fortin (Vocal Music).
Ed Lowy (elowy@conval.edu)
Elizabeth Fortin (efortin@conval.edu)
Community Forum September 30th
The ConVal School Board, working with the ConVal Administration, is pleased to announce its first ever Community Forum.
The ‘public comment’ periods at the beginning and end of the School Board meetings have been a source of frustration for some in the community. Board meetings are designed to conduct the business of the District and therefore there is limited time for meaningful dialogue between the public and the Board.
We have listened to our community and in our ongoing effort for full transparency we have structured this Community Forum to allow for discussion on community selected topics with questions to and answers from the school board and administration. The Board and Administration look forward to hearing from our nine communities in a constructive and flexible manner.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 PM to attend our first Community Forum at the Lucy Hurlin Theatre located at the ConVal High school.
More information will follow with details about the forum, and how to participate in a survey to determine forum topics. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with our communities with this opportunity for a more open dialogue.
