Spartan Scoop~ The Middle Matters!

October is here! It’s hard to believe that today marks the halfway point of the first marking period—time is flying by!

Spartan spirit was on full display at STMS today during our Fall Student Council Fundraiser Assembly! Students also demonstrated their voice in our school community by voting for Student Council leaders during Advisory. Stay tuned for our announcement next week of our Student Council Officers.

As we head into October, we’re looking forward to a busy and exciting month filled with opportunities for our students to learn, get involved, and show their school spirit!

With Warm Regards,

Dr. Amy K. Mangano, Principal: amy_mangano@sdst.org

Mrs. Kieran Brady, Assistant Principal: kieran_brady@sdst.org

Mr. Ian Hammond, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: ian_hammond@sdst.org

Health Screenings:

Health screenings for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will take place in the nurse’s office on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. Health screenings are done annually. Health screenings include vision and growth assessments for all grades and hearing assessment for 7th. Parents of students who do not pass vision and hearing screenings will continue to be notified by US mail or by phone. In lieu of the school screening, parents may choose to provide a current vision or hearing report from their child’s private doctor. Please contact the school nurse's office with any questions or concerns.

If you would like a paper copy of your child’s health screening results, please notify me at zakieh_moussa@sdst.org. Requested results will be sent home via backpack unless you indicate a preference for U.S. mail.

We are excited to announce our 2026 Annual Fall Fundraiser, which starts today, Friday October 2nd! In addition to supporting our school as a whole, our Fall Fundraiser also benefits our Student Council. The funds raised will help support student led initiatives and events such as the end of year picnic. Your students will bring home a flyer with information and instructions. If they don’t have the flyer, the following link will help you support our effort.

Please click this link and watch the one-minute video which provides details and instructions on supporting our fundraiser this year. The last day of the fundraiser is Friday October 16th. With the holidays just around the corner, you will find over 500 gift items to shop from within the “ship to home” side of the store. Find our frozen items within the “ship to school” side of the store. Please click the link and help your student get started!

https://myclubfr.com/Home/SchoolPage/SPRIN32

Thank you,

STMS Student Council (Ms. Ciara Ortiz and Mrs. Alexa Rodgers)