SMMS Weekly Update

As part of our ongoing initiative to promote practice on the iReady platform, we opened our Mystery Prize Box this week. Students who met their weekly goals of 45-minutes in reading and math and two lessons in each subject are awarded an entry into our weekly drawing.

Not only does the weekly practice qualify students for the weekly drawing, it has also proven beneficial for student progress toward our yearly goals for achievement! Based on the most recent assessment, many of our students are growing at an increased rate. In other words, many of our students are poised to make more than one year's worth of growth by the end of this year. That is certainly something to celebrate!

Congrats to our winners from last week!

Parents: As we move deeper into the winter season, please review the Remote Learning guidelines with your student. At this time, we have used our allotted five (5) snow days. It is the expectation that students are engaged in Remote Learning IF we have any additional weather-related closings.

On Remote Learning Days, students are expected to log into Schoology and meet with each of their teachers via Teams. Those meetings will be brief, and students will have the afternoon hours to complete any assignments.

Please see the schedule for Remote Learning Days provided below.

• Period 1--> 9:00-9:15
• Period 2--> 9:20-9:35
• Period 3--> 9:40-9:55
• Period 4--> 10:00-10:15
• Period 5--> 10:20-10:35 (Designated iReady Time--Students work independently)
• Period 6--> 10:40-10:55
• Period 7--> 11:00-11:15
• Period 8--> 11:20-11:35

If your family is experiencing food insecurity, please reach out to one of our counselors for community resources. There are several community groups providing free food for families.

Call the school at 304-274-5030 and ask for your grade level counselor.

• Ms. Davis (6th grade)- tasheena.davis@k12.wv.us
• Ms. Telli (7th grade)- julianne.piscitelli@k12.wv.us
• Ms. Kantor-Bright (8th grade)- ebright@k12.wv.us

🚨 SILLY GOOSE ALERT 🚨

A fowl crime has been committed.
Our geese are GONE.

The only evidence left behind was this ransom note:

“Your geese have been temporarily relocated by the Honk Syndicate. They are safe, well-fed, and judging you.”

We responded immediately:

“You’ve made an unfortunate mistake. You have no idea what Liam Geeson is capable of. He has a very specific set of skills…”

🕵️‍♂️ Here’s the problem:
We have no suspects. No clues. No idea who did it.

📚 Here’s the solution: READING.
Every book you read for the Silly Goose Reading Challenge helps us:
• Develop theories
• Identify possible suspects
• Sharpen our detective skills
• Prove we are smarter than the Honk Syndicate

Come see Mrs. Yeargan to grab your Silly Goose Sack and get started sleuthing!

Did you know that teachers at SMMS offer free homework help each week? If your child is interested in attending, please make sure they have a permission slip submitted to the main office PRIOR to attending.

Each week, there is a designated day for each grade level.

• Monday- Grade 6
• Tuesday- Grade 7
• Wednesday- Grade 8

Are you looking for online tutoring options for your student? If so, consider Tutor WV. It is individualized. There is no cost, and it if offered from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.

Click the image below for more information.

As we head into the second half of the season, consider joining us for one of our upcoming home games. All games begin at 6:00, p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

• February 2- Boys vs HMS (HOME--> 8th Grade Boys Recognition)*; Girls at HMS (AWAY)

• February 5- Boys vs Wildwood (HOME--> 8th Grade Cheer Recognition)*; Girls at Wildwood (AWAY)
• February 9- Girls vs MuMS (HOME--> 8th Grade Girls Recognition); Boys at MuMS (AWAY)
• February 10- Girls vs North (HOME); Boys at North (AWAY)*--> Day Game
• February 11- Girls vs Shepherdstown (HOME); Boys at Shepherdstown (AWAY)

*Please note: For 8th Grade Student Recognition Nights, parents are asked to arrive at 6:15.The ceremony will be during half-time of the JV game, at approximately 6:30. Students received information last week about this event. If they need a new one, please see Ms. Hite on Monday.

Please note: We are working to reschedule the following games. This task has become increasingly difficult with every school at the middle and high school level attempting to reschedule for the same time period. We would ask for your patience and understanding.

• January 27- Boys vs Mountain Ridge (HOME--> Staffulty Recognition for Boys); Girls at Mountain Ridge (AWAY)
• January 29- Girls vs Charles Town (HOME--> Staffulty Recognition for Cheer); Boys at Charles Town (AWAY)

Attention! Yearbooks are officially on sale! You can find the purchase link to buy your yearbook online here:

If you are a first time user you will need to register using SMMS School Code 141141M.

You may purchase a standard book for $20 or a personalized book for $25 through this portal. Later in the year we will have in person sales for the standard book in each lunch. Get your Yearbook today!

• February 2: 8th Grade Boys Basketball Recognition
• February 4: 2HR Delay for Students
• February 5: 8th Grade Cheer Recognition
• February 9: 8th Grade Girls Basketball Recognition
• February 10: Day Game for Girls Basketball--> Details to come
• February 24: Golden Horseshoe Essay Test (8th Grade only)
• February 25: 2HR Delay for Students
• March 12: Golden Horseshoe Online Test (8th Grade only)
• March 18: No School for Students
• April 1: 2HR Delay for Students
• April 6-10: Spring Break--> No School for Students
• April 23: LSIC Meeting at 3:00 p.m. in Library