SCMS Newsletter
October 2 - October 9, 2020
St. Clair Middle School Info
810-676-1825 - Fax Line
810-676-1826 - Attendance Line
Email: mdomagalski@ecsd.us
Website: https://eastchinaschools.org/schools/st-clair-middle/
Location: 4335 Yankee Road, Saint Clair, MI, USA
Phone: 810-676-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StClairMiddleSchool
Twitter: @SCMSPTO
This Upcoming Week at SCMS
P2 Character Strength: Open Mindedness
Monday, October 5 - BLUE
- In-person NWEA begins
- VB at Marine City
Tuesday, October 6 - RED
- Cross Country at SCMS
Wednesday, October 7 - BLUE
- Fire Drill #4 (10am)
- VB & FB home vs. PH Central
- PTO Meeting (7:00pm)
Thursday, October 8 - RED
- None
Friday, October 9 - BLUE
- None
Parent Teacher Conferences (6th-8th grade)
Please CLICK HERE for the Parent Letter that was emailed out about conferences being over the phone and NOT in-person, how to schedule your conferences times, dates/times of conferences, and much more.
CONFERENCES (6th-8th grade ONLY)
Wednesday, October 14: Conferences: 5:30-8:00pm
Thursday, October 15: Conferences: 12:15-3:00pm & 5:30-8:00pm
Please note that 5th grade Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 23 and November 24 since 5th grade is on the elementary calendar.
ECSD October Calendar
As we move through the pandemic recovery we will be posting calendars on a monthly basis. The new calendar will be posted the 3rd week of each month. CLICK HERE for the October Calendar as well.
Changes to note for October:
- October 7: The ONLY PLC date for 5th grade (elementary)
- October 15 remains a half day due to Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 16 is a day off for all students and staff. Kids connections will remain open. Custodians will be working.
Please call SCMS at 810-676-1800 for any any questions.
The Positivity Project for FAMILIES @ SCMS (Especially Virtual)
What is P2 for Families?
P2 for Families is an easy and effective way for families to discuss the importance of character strengths and positive relationships. It is differentiated for all grades. Each character strength follows a 1-1-3 model: 1 quote, 1 video, and 3 questions to drive conversations around character at home. Here is the 2020-21 P2 Calendar & All Character Cards
Please choose your child’s grade level below to be directed to all of the character strengths.
FAMILY Resources (5th grade) -- FAMILY RESOURCES (6th-8th grades)
VIRTUAL STUDENTS - 6th-8th grade
- Please CLICK HERE for the document/plan for virtual students to be on Virtual Google Meets for all SCMS classes. Students are expected/required to attend these Google Meets at their designated times as attendance will be taken.
- UPDATE: Teachers are now expected to be posting/assigning lessons and work BEFORE 7:30am for that day. As an example, on RED Days (1st/2nd/3rd periods), students can expect lessons and activities before 7:30am on those days for them to complete on those days. Students should not be waiting until the afternoon for lessons and/or work for that day.
- Any questions, CLICK HERE or please contact your teacher within your schedule or how this works.
VIRTUAL STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Virtual Student Attendance will be taken each day on Friday's by 6th-8th grade teachers starting Friday, September 25. Because is it required that teachers/students have at least 2, two-way communications each week, here is how teachers are going to record attendance. See below:
- If a teachers/student had 2, 2-way communications with each other throughout the week (Google Meet, email exchange, phone conversation, completed assignment turned in, etc...) teachers will mark the student present each day of the week (2 or 3 times, Red/Blue Days).
- If a teachers/student had only one communication throughout the week, students will get 1 absence. Teaches will select the day that makes the most sense where they didn't have expected/required interaction with the student.
- If a teacher/student did not have any communication throughout the week, the student will get 2 absences only. Teachers will mark the student present for the potential 3rd day depending if it's a Red or Blue day.
SCMS ATHLETICS
- Only 2 spectators will be allowed at all sporting events. SCMS students athletes will have to give the 2 names to the coaches prior to the event.
- Spectators not on the approved list will not be allowed to enter game events.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP INFO
We ask that parents dropping off and picking up use extreme safety measures when driving in and out of the SCMS, drive ways, parking lots, & grounds.
- Pedestrians, especially students, have the right-a-way at all times, especially in the crosswalk! Drivers should NOT be navigating around walkers. If a person is driving and picking up, please wait until the crosswalks and walking areas are cleared before departing the parking lot or pick-ups areas. Student safety comes before leaving the parking lot quickly.
- Simple reminders like driving slow, waiting for other (especially buses), being patient, and parking in the large parking lot are several items we suggest to make the drop-off and pick-up experience more safe.
- Please do not pass buses as they are parked, this is especially important at the end of the day.
- Please refrain from parking along the east side sidewalk or front circle for pick-ups. Please park in the large lot only for pick-ups.
The Scholastic Book Fair is back!
While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair from 10/12/20 – 10/25/20.
This Virtual Book Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives — directly from the interactive booklist. Plus, enjoy these special online shopping features:
· Access to over 6,000 products
· All orders ship direct to home
· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stclairmiddleschool
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
WHEN SHOULD STUDENTS STAY HOME?
- Subjective fever or severe headache, new or uncontrolled cough causing difficulty breathing, severe sore throat, uncommon abdominal aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees.
Please understand that parents should be reviewing the health of their children EACH MORNING BEFORE they come to school. If a child is not coming to school for whatever reason, please call them into the SCMS Attendance line at 810-676-1826.
COVID Protocol
East China Schools in collaboration with the St. Clair County Health Department will work together to identify close contacts. The SCCHD will notify anyone deemed a close contact individually with directions on quarantining. The person's identity is kept confidential to respect their privacy as well as following regulations of FERPA (for schools) and HIPPA (for the health department).
SEE FLOW CHART BELOW
Counselor's Corner
For appointments, social & emotional help, schedule changes, etc... Please contact our counselor below:
Ms. Sandy Rutledge
810-676-1808
SCMS PTO News
Thank you again for the constant encouragement and support. As always, stay informed by attending the monthly meetings or join the St Clair Middle School PTO Facebook group.
Below you will see the SCMS PTO Board for the 2020-21 school year. Any questions, please contact President Annette Sturdy at asturdy6@gmail.com or email the PTO using the email below.
President - Annette Sturdy
Vice President - Jill Machleit
Treasurer - Becky Betcher
Secretary - Mary Pettinger
Email: scmssaintspto@gmail.com
SCMS PTO Facebook: CLICK HERE
St. Clair Middle School Office Staff
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Mr. Bradley Robbins 810-676-1806 brobbins@ecsd.us
Counselor - Ms. Sandra Rutledge 810-676-1808 smrutledge@ecsd.us
Building Secretary - Mrs. Liz Draghiceanu 810-676-1802 edraghiceanu@ecsd.us
Attendance Secretary - Mrs. Carrie DeVries 810-676-1801 cdevries@ecsd.us
Office Para Attendance / Wash DC - Mrs. Shelia Gilmore 810-676-1804 sgilmore@ecsd.us