6th Grade News

Dear 6th Grade SMS Families,

It's week #3 and we are moving in the right direction. Students have found their way to class, and getting to class on time, and know which supplies they need for each class. Some are still struggling with their combination lock, so please encourage them to practice the combination. Students are welcome to bring their lock home to practice, just make sure that the lock is returned for their locker the following day.

We have had some nice days and more nice days in the weather forecast for next week. Students may have the opportunity to eat outside at our new picnic tables. This is a nice change from the cafeteria setting, as students can go out and enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard and eat their lunches.

Please talk with your child regarding their assignments in powerschool and on their google classroom. If you are unsure what that looks like, take the time to sit down with your child and they will be able to explain it to you. These computer based documents are where all the assignments are held as well as documentation of the grades that have been earned. Take a look. You can keep up very easily just by taking a peak once in awhile to see how your child is doing. This is the best place to look to see what assignments may be missing.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education. We are here to work as a team so your child can be successful at school. Enjoy the week!

Sincerely,

Mrs. J. Peters

Assistant Principal - Grade 6

Each week we feature one student from each team that exemplifies behavior that is

expected at SMS. We continue to support students to become the following:

INNOVATIVE

RESILIET

COLLABORATIVE

GLOBAL

EMPOWERED

These students are true Model Mustangs.

They are making a difference at SMS!

One of the most common concerns for new middle school students and parents is organization. See THIS article for tips on how to help your student learn to be more organized. Also, if you have a question about how to find out what homework your child has, reach out to the teacher! They are more than willing to help!

Sincerely,

Kristen Gerber

6th Grade School Counselor

Class of 2030

440-268-5924

Hello!

My name is Celia Joyce and I am the district social worker.

Please reach out for any of the following needs:

- Help with basic needs
- Referrals for community/family support
- Mental health services/support, groups, therapy referrals
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning for student/family

Celia Joyce, LISW
cjoyce@scsmustangs.org
440-268-5588

Breakfast- $2.25

Lunch- $3.65

This year we have a new cookie that is completely nut-free!

We have developed behavior expectations for all students at SMS. We have High Expectations and High Accountability for Everyone. Please take some time to read the content below so that you know and understand the process of discipline at SMS. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out with questions at any time.

One focus this year has been on our behavior systems and making sure we are holding our students to the high standards that we have here at SMS. To help with that we've made some changes to our behavior system and discipline.

Detentions

• No longer after school
• Will be served at 7:00 am and students need to report at that time to the main office
• If a detention is not served, they will be give a Saturday detention
• Saturday detentions will be held at the high school for 2 hours

Progressive Discipline for minor behaviors

• Students can receive 3 detentions then they will be issued a Saturday Detention
• Then students can receive 3 Saturday Detentions then they will be issued In-School Suspension
• Then students can receive 3 In-School Suspensions before out of school suspensions will be issued

**This does not include major behaviors according to the hand book.

HERE is our OPEN HOUSE PARENT MEETING Slide Presentation to reference to if needed.

Please make sure that if you are dropping your child off at Door Q and/or Door R in the morning- that you arrive prior to 7:55am. Our doors will be locked at this time. If you happen to arrive after this time, please circle around the building to the main entrance and have your child report to the main office for a pass to class.

We need to make sure that your child is in attendance on time. If your child enters the building after 7:55am, he/she is late and has already been marked absent. In order to correct that, students must report to the main office and check in.

We have posted a sign at Door Q as a reminder. If the door is not open, please have your child enter through the main entrance at the front of the building instead.

Thank you Everyone for keeping our students safe at SMS.

Please access our handbook HERE . It is also available on the website. Students and parents should review this together. Students will also review this with staff as well the first week of school.

CLICK HERE for directions on how to unlock a combination lock at school.

"Here Comes The Bus" is an app for SCS families to track busing information and routes for their student(s), as well as real-time notifications.

The app and complementary website (www.herecomesthebus.com) - available on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or personal computer - enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus on its daily route.

Thank you for being part of Strongsville Middle School.

Email: jpeters@ssmustangs.org
Website: www.strongnet.org
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440)572-7078
Twitter: @SMSMustangs