Sinaloa Weekly Update Nov. 8th
NO SCHOOL WEDS. 11/11/26
Good Evening All Sinaloa Families,
We have a short week this week due to the Veteran's Day Holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, but we also have our Career Day on Friday, Nov. 13th. The Leadership class has come up with spirit days and activities to celebrate our College and Career week this week.
- Mon. - wear your high school colors for Royal, Simi and Santa Susanna High School.
- Tues. - wear red, white and blue for Veteran's Day.
- Weds. - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
- Thurs. - College Day - wear your favorite college gear.
- Fri. - wear your spirit wear to represent Sinaloa during Career Day!
We will only have Flex period on Friday (10/13) next week for the Career Day. Students will choose their career day flex on Tuesday, Nov. 10th. We will start our 3rd Flex session for the semester on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. The 3 week Flex session will continue after our Thanksgiving Break and will be an opportunity for student to catch up on their assignments before the end of the semester. The first semester ends on Dec. 17th. This will be the last day of school before the Winter Break and will be a minimum day. ALL students will be dismissed at 12:20 unless they have 7th period. Our 7th period students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.
PARENTS PLEASE BRING YOUR ID when you come to check out your student or come to a meeting on campus. We use the Raptor system when adults are staying on campus so we need your ID to print the visitor badge.
CAREER DAY IS COMING - On Friday, Nov. 13th Sinaloa will be hosting many parents and adults to for our annual Career Day. This fun day allows students to learn about a variety of careers available to our students when they get older. Participants would be asked to present in a classroom for about 10 minutes and then sit at a table at lunch so other students could learn about the careers they represent. If you are interested in presenting please use this link to sign up.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR OUR 7TH and 8TH GRADERS - On Nov. 13th, we will have a special guest speaker to talk to our 7th and 8th graders in their PE classes. The guest speaker will be Officer Greg Webb who is the lead investigator for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. He will be discussing ONLINE SAFETY and what SEXTORTION is. This will be a very informative presentation and will be grade-level appropriate. Here is the LINK to review the short video that the students will see. There is also also a press release from the Ventura Co. Sheriffs Office that summarizes the presentation. Please use this LINK to review that press release If you do not want your student to listen to this presentation please contact the main office, email Mr. Rumble. shawn.rumble@simivalleyusd.org or use this link to opt out. Opt Out Link.
LOST AND FOUND - Our lost and found items will be on a table in front of the main office this week. We have sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes and other items. All Lost and Found items will be donated to charity after Friday, Nov. 13th.
PLAGIARISM AND THE USE OF AI - Any student caught plagiarizing or using AI on any assignment will be given a referral to the administration and will receive a zero on the assignment. In addition the student will serve a 30 minute afterschool detention and watch a video on the dangers of plagiarism.
10,000 CANNED FOOD ITEM CHALLENGE - We will be collecting canned food and non perishable items this month to donate to the Simi Valley Samaritan Center before Thanksgiving. If Sinaloa can bring in 10,000 items to donate Mr. Rumble will be made into a Ice Cream Sunday. YEP you heard that correctly, he will get ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and sprinkles dumped all over him. Let's meet that goal SABERS! Please bring your items to the main office to be collected and counted. Our last day to turn in items will be Thursday, Nov. 19th.
COUNSELING CORNER - 1st Quarter Report Cards – Checking In on Academic Progress
First Quarter report cards have been posted in Aeries! Families, please take a few minutes to review your student’s grades and have a conversation about how school is going. Quarter grades provide an important opportunity to check academic progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas that may need improvement. Remember, semester grades are the grades posted on transcripts, so there is still time to make improvements before the end of the semester!
As we begin the second quarter, encourage your student to reflect on their performance. What is one thing they could do differently to be more successful? Maybe it's turning in assignments on time, preparing more for tests, asking questions in class, or seeking extra help.
A few reminders for families:
Check Aeries regularly to monitor grades and missing assignments.
Talk with your student about their progress and encourage them to take ownership of their learning.
Encourage your student to ask questions and attend their teachers' “office hours” when they need help.
If you have questions or concerns about a grade, please contact the teacher directly.
6th Grade Families: WEB Wednesday offers free tutoring and homework support from fellow students and the club advisor.
The end of the first quarter is a great time to check in, make adjustments, and build on progress. Small changes now can make a big difference by the end of the semester!
Let's have another great week SABERS!
- Mr. Rumble
Important Events this Week
Mon. Nov. 9th - 9:10 Late Start for all students. Early students need to report to the MPR.
Mon. Nov. 9th - High School Colors Day - Wear Royal/ Simi/ SSHS colors
Mon. Nov. 9th - Photo Booth at Lunch
Tues. Nov. 10th - Wear Red, White and Blue for Veteran's Day
Tues. Nov. 10th - NO FLEX PERIOD THIS WEEK!
Tues. Nov. 10th - Cross Country Meet at Hillside MS 3:15 - 5:00 PM
Weds. Nov. 11th - NO SCHOOL TODAY - VETERANS DAY!
Thurs. Nov. 12th - College Day! - Wear your favorite college gear.
Thurs. Nov. 12th - NO FLEX PERIOD THIS WEEK!
Thurs. Nov. 12th - Making College Pennants at lunch.
Fri. Nov. 13th - Wear your Sinaloa Spirit Wear!
Fri. Nov. 13th - Career Day! Special schedule to include a Flex period.
Wear you favorite high school colors - Royal High School
Wear you favorite high school colors - Simi Valley High School
Wear you favorite high school colors - Santa Susana High School
Wear Red, White and Blue on Tuesday - 11/10
Wear your favorite college gear on Thursday - 11/12.
Bring in canned food items for the 10,000 can food item challenge
PTSA NEWS
PTSA INFORMATION PAGE AND MEMBERSHIP
Welcome to Sinaloa Middle School!
The Sinaloa Middle School PTSA welcomes all new and returning families! Middle school is a huge step forward and we are thrilled to have you here. My name is Elena F. Waites your 2026-2027 Sinaloa Middle School PTSA President.
JOIN US!! Dine Out Night at Makenna Beach House Koffee on Tapo Canyon this Monday, November 9, 2026. Check out our flyer on IG, FB, and Newsletter.
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We invite you to join the PTSA this year and be a part of the incredible community that helps make Sinaloa such a special place. Your membership directly supports programs, events, teacher resources, and student activities that enrich our school and benefit every child. https://jointotem.com/ca/simi-valley/sinaloa-middle-school-ptsa
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- MON. NOV. 9TH - 9:10 Start for all students. Early students need to report to the MPR.
- MON. NOV. 9TH - SPIRIT DAY - Wear your favorite high school gear.
MON. NOV. 9TH - Leadership Lunchtime Activity - Photo Booth
TUES. NOV. 10TH - NO FLEX THIS WEEK
TUES. NOV. 10TH - SPIRIT DAY - Wear Red, White and Blue for Veteran's Day.
TUES. NOV. 10TH - SMS Cross Country v. HMS and VVMS @ HMS PE Fields
WEDS. NOV. 11TH - NO SCHOOL - VETERAN'S DAY
THURS. NOV. 12TH - NO FLEX THIS WEEK
THURS. NOV. 12TH - SPIRIT DAY - Wear your favorite College gear.
THURS. NOV. 12TH - Leadership Lunchtime Activity - College Pennant Making Activity
FRI. NOV. 13TH - SINALOA CAREER DAY and SPECIAL FLEX PERIOD.
FRI. NOV. 13TH - SPIRIT DAY - Wear Your Sinaloa Spirit wear. Proud to be a SABER!
MON. NOV. 16TH - 9:10 Start for all students. Early students need to report to the MPR.
TUES. NOV. 17TH - FLEX PERIOD STARTS THIS WEEK to help student catch up on their work.
WEDS. NOV. 18TH - FLEX PERIOD to help student catch up on their work.
THURS. NOV. 19TH - FLEX PERIOD to help student catch up on their work.
THURS. NOV. 19TH - AFJROTC Club - 3:15 -4:30
FRI. NOV. 20TH - Disaster Drill D Block
NOV. 23RD - NOV. 27TH - NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR
- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Holidays - 11/11 (Veteran's Day) 11/23 - 11/27 (Thanksgiving Break) 12/18 - 1/05/27 (Winter Break) 1/18 (MLK DAY) 2/12 (local holiday) 2/15 (Presidents Day) 3/29 - 4/05 (Spring Break) 5/31 (Memorial Day)
- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Professional Development - 10/30, 1/04, 1/05.
- MINIMUM DAYS: 12/17, 1/15, 5/04, 5/05, 6/02, 6/03, 6/04
Sinaloa Parents we will have a very special presentation for 7th and 8th grade students by the lead investigator for the Ventura County DA, Officer Greg Webb on Friday, Nov. 13th through their PE classes. This presentation will focus on Online Safety and Sextortion. Please see the information above to review the content and/or opt out.
If there are any families in need of backpacks or other supplies, please contact the Sinaloa Saber Care Center at 805 520-6830
Sincerely,
Principal Shawn Rumble
Sinaloa Middle School
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