SMS Weekend Update

Legacy: “You don’t own the jersey, you’re just the body in the jersey at the time. It’s your job to continue the legacy and add to it when you get your opportunity…What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” -Graham Henry

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Friday, October 30th- Grade Day (No School)
• November 9th and 10th- No School
• Wednesday, November 11th- Veteran's Day (No School)

Parent Volunteers: Parents, even though your student is in Middle School, there is still ample opportunity to plug into the school and volunteer. From weekly tasks like baking cookies for an hour on Friday to being a chaperone on a field trip or during a dance...we need you!

Please consider filling out the following Google Form as we try to build a team of volunteers for this school year.

SMS Parent Volunteer Interest Form

All volunteers must be on our approved volunteer list. The SSD volunteer background check can be accessed at Volunteer Background Check.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities: Football Concession Stand, School Dance Set-up/Clean-up, and Staff Conference Potluck

• 10/28: Football Concession Stand for the final 7th & 8th grade home game; money earned goes towards end of year field trip. Football Game Concession Sign-up

• 11/9: Support our staff during conferences by providing a hearty soup, salad, and bread lunch: Potluck Sign-up

Study Hall: Study hall is available every day after school in the SMS Library from 3:20-4:00. We have a tutor in the library available to support students on most days

Where in the World are SMS Sasquatches? As you travel the region/world, keep your eyes open for Sasquatch signs, clothing, memorabilia, or actual Sasquatches. If you see anything Sasquatch-related, please take a selfie with it and send it to the school or tag our school on Instagram: @scappoosemidschool.

Athletics

Registration is open for Girls Wrestling and Boys Basketball! Check out our Athletic Website for more information. SMS Athletics Page

Registration Deadline is October 23rd.

First Practice Winter Season 1: November 2nd

Wednesday, October 28th

8th Grade Football vs. Tillamook (McNabb Field) 5:30pm

7th Grade Football vs. Tillamook (McNabb Field) 4:00pm

What's Happening in the Library?

Check Out Our BOOKFLIX!

Have you seen the new library display in A-Hall? Ms. Kyra’s “Bookflix” display features the top 12 most checked out books at SMS Library this year, along with recommendations for what to read next! You’ll also find some spooky suggestions to cozy up with as we head toward Halloween. Stop by and see if your favorites made the list!