Weekly Newsletter

Sultan Middle School Families,

November is Native American Heritage Month and we want to celebrate the incredible contributions of Indigenous voices, artists, and leaders. One of these artists is Joy Harjo. As the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate, Harjo’s work beautifully captures the resilience, culture, and spirit of Native communities, sharing stories that inspire connection and understanding. This month, we encourage everyone to explore her poetry and reflect on the power of storytelling in honoring heritage.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Break is this week and here is the schedule:

Wednesday, Nov. 27th is a half day with early release at: 11:13am

Thursday, Nov. 28th, and Friday, Nov. 29th, we have no school to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Back to school Monday, Dec. 2nd.

The Soup Supper and Concert is December 17th in the SHS Commons. Cost is $10 for soup, pie, roll, coffee, and tea. Join this community holiday event and enjoy music, dinner, and a pie auction. SMS performs 5-6pm and SHS performs 6-7pm.

Winter Break in December is a great time to get your students sports physical! If your student wants to participate in the next season of winter sports which includes Girls Basketball and Wrestling, then please be sure that your student has a current sports physical. They are good for two years. Submit it on final forms or turn it in at the SMS office.

Winter weather is here! Click the image below to sign up to receive the most immediate notifications on school delays and closures!

***Subject to Change***

Are you a substitute teacher? We need you! Please apply now at: https://www.sultanschools.org/page/substitute-information and join our Sultan Middle School team.

MONDAY NOV 25th

TUESDAY NOV 26th

Homework Club 2:45-4:30pm

TSA Science Club 2:45-4:30pm

Boys Basketball @ Home vs. Lakewood 3:30/4:30/5:30pm

Girls Soccer @ Home vs. Lakewood 3:30/4:30pm

WEDNESDAY NOV 27th

Half Day Early Release at 11:13am

THURSDAY NOV 28th

Happy Thanksgiving!

No School

FRIDAY NOV 29th

No School

December 3rd

NJHS Meeting 7am

December 9th

School Board Meeting 8am

December 17th

NJHS Meeting 7am

Soup and Supper Dinner and Music Concert- volunteers needed, hit the Volunteering link above to get signed up to help!

December 20th

1/2 Day Early Release

December 23rd-January 3rd

Winter Break

Venture Out has their next indoor climbing adventure on December 6th at Vertical World in Lynnwood. We can take the first 30 students to have their sign up sheets turned in and $10 paid. Your student can pick up a sign up sheet at the front office.

Clubs we offer:

Homework Club

TSA Science Club

Role Playing Games Club

WEB Leaders

NJHS

Our next Winter sports season will include Wrestling and Girls Basketball. Sign up now on Final Forms, use the link below. Your student will need a current sports physical. They are good for two years.

Be sure you've paid the sports fees and ASB for your student to participate. Sports fees are $35 per sport and $35 for ASB for the whole year. The 4th sport your student plays is free. Pay online or at the office.

Use the link below to go to Final Forms to register for sports and sign forms.

Questions? Reach out to our Athletic Director, Chris Hill, at Chris.Hill@sultan.k12.wa.us

If a student is tardy to school in the morning, he/she must report to the student office. Tardiness due to dental/doctor appointments or late buses will be excused. Students not having a note from a parent/guardian or whose parent/guardian has not called will be issued an unexcused tardy.

Unexcused tardies will result in the following consequences:

• At 5th tardy – Lunch held in the Student Success Center to review expectations.

• At 8th tardy –Two lunches held in the Student Success Center to review expectations.

• At 11th tardy – Four lunches held in the Student Success Center to review expectations and a parent meeting scheduled.

• At 14th tardy --Alternative passing schedule put in place to help facilitate arriving to class on time. This will be in place for the remainder of the quarter.

For more information on our attendance policies click the link below for our Student Handbook.

Students are allowed to bring personal cell phones and other electronic devices to school but they may only be used before and after school (not during lunch, in the halls during passing period, or in the bathrooms). This plan puts safety and learning as priorities. All devices should be Off & Away (not vibrate or silent) and away (in backpack) during school and passing times. If a student has an emergency or needs to communicate with home/family, please contact the front office. SMS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing electronic item

ADDRESS:

301 High Ave

Sultan, WA 98294

Ph: 360-793-9850

Fax: 360-793-9859

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