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The full ILEARN assessment window is Monday, April 17th through Friday, May 12th.

Scottsburg MS plans to conduct the ILEARN assessments from Wednesday, April 19th through Friday, May 5th.

This week's tests are as follows:

Tuesday, April 25th - All students take the math PT assessment in math class.

Wednesday, April 26th - Two periods of each teacher's ELA classes take the ELA CAT assessment.

Thursday, April 27th - The other two periods of each teacher's ELA classes take the ELA CAT assessment.

Consistent attendance during this window is especially important, so please avoid tardies, early departures, and absences on these days.

Happy National Library Week!

We hope you will join us in celebrating in the media center this week. You can help by completing this student survey: National Library Week Student Survey.

Students who respond can stop by the media center to pick up a sweet treat.

Because reading is so sweet, we have other activities in the media center that you can complete for an additional treat. (while supplies last)

While you're in the media center, be sure to let Mrs. Slaton and Mrs. Noble know how much you appreciate them.

The SHS theater is performing "The Addams Family" on five upcoming dates at McClain Hall:

Friday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 30th at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 6th at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $10.

They are available online. Tickets are also available at the door (cash only).

Please consider taking time to support this talented group of students.

Check under couch cushions and clean out the car cause this week we’re having a penny war!

Builder's Club, Sources of Strength, and Student Council are teaming up to help end Child Abuse Prevention Month with a penny war to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Scott County.

Each team (as well as the office and related arts/band/choir) will have a bucket in the main hall before school this week. You can put money in ANY team bucket. All pennies will add value to the bucket; any silver coins or paper money will subtract money from the bucket total.

We will announce the leaders at the halfway point so you can be strategic about where you place your money.

The top three teams will win the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face at an all-school assembly sometime in May.

SMS is hosting the second annual Scott County Amazing Shake competition on Monday, May 8th and Tuesday, May 9th.

Sign ups via a link on the SMS Community page in Canvas started on Monday, April 10th.

Students should see Mrs. Comer for any questions.

The Scott County Chamber of Commerce and Scott County Community Foundation are sponsoring the Junior Achievement BizTown Summer Camp on June 5th through 7th.

It is for students ages 9-12.

If you are interested in more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs. Asdell or Mrs. Naugle in the SMS guidance department.

Baseball, golf, softball, girls tennis, and track/field are all mid-season.

Eventlink is the platform that we use to communicate with parents/family members regarding practices and events.

Any questions please call Scottsburg MS and press option 2 for Athletics.

The SMS Snack Line is scheduled to be open during lunches.

Items offered range from $0.50 to $1.50.

Bottled Juice $1.50

Canned Drinks $1.50

Cereal Pouch $1.00

Chips/rice krispies $1.00

Cookies/granola bars $0.75

Fruit rollups $0.50

Fruit Snacks $0.75

Gold fish/animal crackers $0.60

Ice Cream $1.50

Students must have money in their account and must be wearing their badge/lanyard in order to purchase items from the snack line.

SMS students who walk to and from school:

Please be careful when crossing the streets, utilize sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and follow the street crossing signs.

Also, be sure that you are a positive representative of SMS when you are in the community.

Also, as Officer Nicholson reminded you during his classroom visits, be sure that you are aware of your surroundings, including traffic, at all times.

The Scottsburg MS student handbook contains some significant updates for the 2022-2023 school year. The most significant changes took place in the discipline section.

Here are the highlights of three changes that will impact the largest number of students:

• Cell phones are still not allowed to be used during the school day here at SMS. Phones are expected to be turned off and stored in lockers. Students who are carrying a cell phone or using a cell phone during the school day are in violation. The consequences for each situation are outlined in the handbook.

• Second is illegal substances. This year students who have illegal substances and/or paraphernalia (most common examples are vapes, cigarettes, or alcohol) will be recommended for expulsion on the first offense.

• In an attempt to be more aligned with the high school discipline policy, we will be following a progressive discipline approach. This means that when a student commits the same offense multiple times, the discipline will get progressively more serious. Each example is outlined in the doc that is provided by clicking on the picture above or via the link below.

SMS Student Handbook

We encourage you to read the handbook with your child(ren) and to contact us with any questions you may have.

We are looking forward to working with our students and their parents throughout the upcoming school year.

Check out this link for breakfast and lunch menus:

https://scsd2.nutrislice.com/menu/scottsburg-middle

Like many schools, we occasionally experience some supply/distribution delays. We will follow the posted menus when possible, but will have to make adjustments at times.

Email: khammons@scsd2.k12.in.us
Website: http://sms.scsd2.k12.in.us/
Location: 425 South 3rd Street, Scottsburg, IN, USA
Phone: (812) 752-8926
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsburgMiddleSchool
Twitter: @ScottsburgMS