The SMS Press

Students have been practicing their readers theater skills this month in Spartan Start. Each week we read and summarize a script, practice reading fluently and with expression, and then perform the script for others. Today, team 3 sixth graders performed Sunday Night Football: The Pittsburgh Perimeter v. The Atlanta Area. They enjoyed making connections between math and football!

During 6th grade BARR I-Time last week students learned more about their peers and teachers by creating a Shield/Coat of Arms indicating a place they would like to travel, their favorite movie, qualities they have that make them a good friend, and what they like about school. The Shields are on display in the 6th grade wing at SMS. *BARR stands for Building Assets, Reducing Risks.

World mental health day is on October 10th each year. It is an international day for global

mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. Taking care of our

brains is SO important as mental illness is not at all uncommon. In fact, 20% of youth ages

13-18 live with a mental health condition and half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by

age 14. Mental illness is also ranked as the most stigmatized illness. Four out of five people

think it’s harder to admit to having a mental illness than any other illness and 50% of children

ages 8-15 who are experiencing a mental illness don’t receive treatment. There are things we all

can do to support our own mental health. Consider what strategies you are already using, and

others you might want to try, to help improve your mental well-being! Mental health resources HERE

DRINKING ENOUGH WATER!

Hydration is often an overlooked but very important part of EVERY person’s success throughout a day. It helps improve concentration, memory, performance in classrooms and sports, and generally feeling your best. The health office sees a ton of students that have headaches, dizziness, fatigue, etc. and oftentimes kids don't have a water bottle or haven’t drank enough (or any) water in their school day. The health office staff encourages all kids to have a water bottle on hand or in their locker; one or two drinks at a water fountain is not enough to keep you sharp and focused throughout the day. Aim for 6-8 cups of water each day. Also, many fruits and vegetables have a naturally higher amount of water content which is a bonus for hydration and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your balanced meals. To sum it up: drink more water!! It’s good for your health :)

Class starts each day with students in classrooms by 7:55am. The warning bell rings at 7:50am. To see if your child has been tardy to any of their classes, check PowerSchool to view your child’s attendance. If you see any errors, please contact Ms. Charity.

**Our school day ends at 3:06pm. Unless your student is registered for an after school activity, they must leave the building by 3:30pm.**

Charity Gurovitsch

SMS Attendance Secretary

charity.gurovitsch@superior.k12.wi.us

(715) 394-8740, ext. 31113

We are looking for a few adults to chaperone and run concessions at the SMS Fall Dance. If you are interested, please reach out and fill out a background check HERE

The SMS and SHS PTSA 2024/25 Elected Officers are:

President: Sarah James

VP: Heidi Sigfrids and Nicky Wilson

Treasurer: Janine Ludwig

Secretary: Jilllian Massengill

Find meeting minutes and more information on this group by following their Facebook page here.

Breakfast and dinner at SMS continue to be free for all students, but lunch is paid. We encourage all families to apply for free and reduced lunch. Even if you are not eligible, your application helps our school. You can apply multiple times throughout the school year, especially if your home situation changes. You can easily add funds into your student's lunch account through My School Bucks.

Hey Spartan Families! Check out this deep dive to PowerSchool Parent Portal. PowerSchool is the School District of Superior's grading tool. All parents and students have the ability to view comments, assignments and standards. Remember to click the INFORMATIONAL [i] to view assignments, and comments!

The 2024-25 School Calendar can be found HERE.

Our School Calendar can be found HERE.