Thunderblast Weekly
May 9, 2021
Happy Mother's Day
When I asked my mom for pictures of the two of us when I was in middle school for the newsletter, this is what I got. I imagine there aren’t a lot of middle schoolers that love taking photos with mom, so she sent me kindergarten and college. I think she liked the college photo because she appreciated when I got knocked around a little in rugby to teach me humility. My mom was always there for me and in the toughest times, she was my rock.
In a year with a pandemic and so many struggles, our students have needed their rocks more than ever. Our mom’s have been communicating and supporting from the beginning, helping your children whenever the opportunity arose. It has never been more difficult and you rose to the challenge. You were their rocks and we have all come out stronger because of you. THANK YOU!!!
Sincerely,
Resident Mama’s Boy
SOL Testing Information
SOL testing is just around the corner. Students should plan to arrive around 8:15 on testing days and should bring their charged Chromebook, Chromebook charger, water bottle, and mask.
May 10 - Reading 6/7/8
May 17 - Science 8
May 24 - Math 6/7/8/Algebra/Geometry/Algebra II
Parents of bus riders should have received and email from Mr. Seipt on Thursday with bus information. Note: SOL Testing bus runs are different from Tuesday-Friday bus runs. If you have questions about transportation, please email Mr. Seipt directly.
No further action is required from families that have already chosen to opt out of SOL testing (parent refusal). If you have changed your mind and would like to choose the parent refusal option for one or more SOL tests, please email Mr. Seipt at mitchell.seipt@lcps.org.
Teacher Appreciation Week
We also wanted to thank our business partners who helped make this week such a success with extremely kind donations. We will be highlighting on our website soon. As we have mentioned before, Seneca is family and it is so important when members of our community share their generosity with us.
Specifically, the Cho family at Subway in the Great Falls Plaza and the Downes Family at Urbano were instrumental in making this week a success.
We also received gifts from Trader Joe’s, Target, Mission BBQ, Burtons, and Lucia.
Last but definitely not least, our wonderful parent community donated over $1,000 in donations and a ton of time!
This is exactly why Seneca is the greatest middle school east of the Mississippi!
Coffee Cart Fun
Business Partner Support
The Cho Family at Great Falls Plaza Subway
The Downes Family at Urbano
Washington Football Team
Message from Students and Staff for Our Teachers
Concurrent Learning
You will see and have seen a couple messages from me about students and staff who have tested positive. I want to continue to reiterate that our strategies are working and still have zero student transmissions in the building. In fact, our families have been so responsible that students who may have an exposure have made sure to stay home and are not even coming to Seneca during the contagion timeline.
I am looking forward to our next parent coffee tomorrow at 12:00 PM Monday, May 10!
Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT)
Asian American Heritage Celebration
PBIS Highlights
Staff of the Week
Mr. Herman
Ms. Hines & Ms. Garrett
Ms. Yow
Students of the Week
6th Gr: Shyla Papa
THANK YOU for demonstrating OWNERSHIP and CONFIDENCE by leading by example, working hard, and participating in class each and every day!
7th Gr: Renee Kelly
8th Gr: Alejandro Moreira
THANK YOU for CONFIDENCE and RESPECT by staying focused and completing your classwork on time. Way to go!
8th Gr: Bryce Kham
Growmyownfood.com
SGA
Books 4 Brains was founded by Zoe FitzGerald, a 13-year-old LCPS student who was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was three. Books 4 Brains is hosting a read-a-thon from May 1 - May 14 with all funds benefiting the brain tumor research fund at Children's National Hospital in Washington DC; donations can be made directly through the hospital's secure online portal at http://giving.childrensnational.org/goto/Books4Brains.
Seneca SGA encourages all who are able to read during this two-week period and consider donating to our fellow middle school's campaign for Children's National!
PTO Corner
Something to Ponder - Happy Mother's Day! The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation. -- James E. Faust
Last Chance to Order Your 8th Grader a Yard Sign: Congratulate your rising 9th grader on completing middle school with their very own SRMS yard sign! Click HERE to order one for your student or purchase one for a deserving 8th grader. Deadline is this Friday, May 14, so get your order in today!
Spirit Night at Chipotle this Saturday, May 15: Grab some yummy food from Chipotle's Sugarland Crossing location on May 15 between 4-8 pm and Seneca earns 33% of the proceeds! Located at 47010 Community Plaza in Sterling. Must mention Seneca and show the attached flier and/or show it on your mobile device.
Papa Johns Virtual Discount Cards: 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.
PRS & SEAC: For information on SEAC visit their website. To sign up for PRS' newsletter visit their website. Questions? 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