SMS Trojan News
Principal's Corner
October 12th - October 16th
I heard that some families took quick trips over this three-day break to spend some time as a family. Whether you did or did not, remember to take time to spend intentional time with your family.
We will be intentionally checking in on students for "family conferences" this week. Instead of cancelling multiple school days for this as we are already short on instructional time, we are planning to use each day this afternoon to make contact with students who are struggling in their courses this week.
This means that students who have had a tough time engaging in their courses will be called as well as any student with a Ds/Fs in their course.
Students and families will first receive an email. If we do not hear back from you, teachers will be making phone calls starting on Wednesday afternoon to check in to see how we can help support your student.
We believe it's most important to reach out to the families of students who are not being successful at this point to support their effort to get back on track. If your student is doing well, please know that we would still love to connect with you!!! Please don't ever feel like you cannot reach out to your student's teachers.
Check out this week's Family Character Dare below for a suggestion on connecting with your child. Our October Middle Years article is also available for you as well.
Grace & Peace,
Mr. Sale
Weekly Character Dare
Love Language - Family Care
Ask each family member how they prefer to receive kindness and love from others in the family.
Some people prefer words of affirmation or acts of service, whereas others may prefer a hug each day. Post the list of people's preferences in a place everyone will see and be reminded.
This Week's Classes
This week's classes:
Monday (12th): B-Day live classes
Tuesday (13th): A-Day live classes
Wednesday (14th): B-Day live classes
Thursday (15th): A-Day live classes
Friday (16th): B-Day live classes
Please remember that you will have three live classes each day, but that you have school work for ALL of your classes every day.
6th Grade Schedule
7th Grade Schedule
8th Grade Schedule
Students of the Month - September
6th Grade:
- Chloe Terry-Clark
- Sydney Hook
- Carter Moss
- Wyatt Smith
7th Grade:
- Riley Barta
- Nicole Bauer
- Ezekiel Burke
- Ben Varro
8th Grade:
- Breanna Bianchi
- Andrew Imel
- Damon Nelson
- Raelynne Spliethof
Helpful Family Links/Videos
Counseling Resources
- Options Counseling: 541-474-5360 for crisis; 541-476-2373 for info services
- Other resources
2. Call to talk to a Counselor:
- Ms. McGarry (A-L): 541-474-5750, ext. 50112
- Ms. Rastellini (M-Z:) 541-474-5750, ext. 50104
South Middle School
Email: bsale@grantspass.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.grantspass.k12.or.us/Subsite08
Location: South Middle School, West Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, OR, USA
Phone: 541-474-5750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMSTrojans/