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We hope that take some time and enjoy October break! Students should return to school on TUESDAY, October 13. Quarter 2 will begin on Wednesday. Please take note of the district late policy that is described below. A great way to stay on top of assignments is to have Canvas send you a message with grade updates, and be sure to check PowerSchool Parent Portal, as well. Contact your grade level counselor, AP, or our registrar, Ms. Payne, if you need assistance logging in to the systems. There are modes of remediation/help if students need it, including working lunch and Enrichment/RTI time. Reach out to the teacher for assistance.

Falcons, have you checked out our awesome sports teams lately?! Our football, cheer, and volleyball teams have been OUTSTANDING this season! Go watch a game, and give a high five to team member!

Save the date for our PTO Family Movie Night on October 23! It is sure to be a fun time!

Coming up:

Monday, October 12: No School for Students (Teacher PD Day)

Tuesday, October 13: Students Return from Break; PTO Luncheon

Wednesday, October 14: Chess Club; VB @ Home 5:00; Part 2-Anxious Generation Book Study Meeting 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 15: Kona Ice celebration (Thank You, Sponsor!); Last Day to Register for DC Trip
Friday, October 16:

Saturday, October 17: NAMI Walks; YCMSAC VB Tournament

Sincerely,

Dr. Persinski

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Teachers enjoyed a spirit week!

Congratulations to our September SOARING FALCONS!

Please congratulate Ms. Yanez on a wonderfully amazing Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Thank you to our wonderful PTO for serving the treats!

6th grade Spanish enrichment created murals based on Latino artists in Ms. Julio's class!

Volunteer and sign up to assist the PTO with the Faculty/Staff Taco Tuesday! Sign up HERE!

🎃 SULLIVAN FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! 👻

Get ready for a night of spooky fun, friends, and Hocus Pocus! 🧙‍♀️✨

Join us for a special Movie Night on Friday, October 23, featuring the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus! Come gather with your friends, enjoy some tasty movie-night treats, and get ready for a little Sanderson Sisters magic!

“It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus!” 🧙‍♀️🎃🍿

We can’t wait to see you there!

Please check the Related Arts News Here!

We will have our second meeting for Anxious Generation part 2 Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00. See you soon!

It’s time to order your 2026–2027 Sullivan Middle School Yearbook!

Make sure your student has a book full of memories, friendships, and moments from their year at Sullivan!

ORDER NOW: $40
Price increases to $50 at Winter Break!

Don’t wait and pay more later!

Order your yearbook today:
www.YearbookForever.com

Capture the memories. Keep them forever.

• 8th Grade Parents!

Celebrate your student’s final year at Sullivan with an 8th Grade Recognition Ad in the yearbook!

Add photos + a special message to make their final year unforgettable.

Reserve your ad today!

ST-ARTS GT Artistic Auditions will be held in the RRMS auditorium for 6-8 grade students from 4:30-7:30 pm on Nov. 5th, 2026. Students must complete the online registration to audition by Oct. 16th.

For more information, please click HERE.

Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• September 2

• September 30

• October 14

• November 4

• December 2

Sullivan's goal is to raise $1000 for mental health. You can help us support NAMI through making a donation or joining our team! CLICK Here!

The PTO is searching for Falcon Challenge volunteers! Come out and support the fun!
Falcon Challenge 2026

• October 13 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon
• October 23 - Student Event: Family Movie Night
• November 19 - Staff Appreciation Thankful for You! Luncheon
• December 17 - Staff Appreciation: Holiday Cookie Walk
• December 17 - Student Event: Cookies & Candy Canes
• January 5 - Staff: Appreciation Welcome Back Breakfast
• February 12 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Soup-er Bowl
• February 26 - Student Event: School-wide Glow Dance (4:00-5:30 6th grade - 6:00-7:30 7th & 8th grade)
• March 17 - Staff Appreciation Lucky to have You! Luncheon
• April 13 - Staff Appreciation Event - Staff Meeting Snacks
• May 3-7- Staff Appreciation Week

President - Amanda Winters

VP - Katie Shillinglaw

Secretary - Sarah Butts

Treasurer - OPEN

Falcon Challenge - Katie Conley & Elizabeth Williams

Teacher Appreciation - Erica Smith & Jennifer Rollins

Student Events - Katie Shillinglaw

Volunteers - Jennifer McFail

Spirit Night - OPEN

Calendars are subject to change.

Volleyball

8th Football

Late work is defined as a graded assignment that is not submitted by the established due date when the student was present at school and had the opportunity to complete and submit the assignment.

Students are expected to complete and submit assignments by the established due date. When a student is present but does not submit a graded assignment by the deadline, the assignment will be entered as a zero until the work is submitted.

Students will have two school days from the original due date to submit late work. Work submitted within the two-school-day window will be graded based on the student's demonstrated performance, with a maximum grade of 75.

After the two-school-day window has passed, the zero will remain unless an extension is approved due to documented extenuating circumstances or is required by a student's IEP, 504 Plan, or other applicable accommodation.

Late work procedures do not apply to assignments missed because of a student absence. Work missed due to an absence will be addressed according to the district's Make-Up Work procedures.

We love volunteers! Please fill out the RHS volunteer form to get approval to volutneer for SMS. We will need volunteers throughout the year for various events, especially during state testing!

Please read our Student Handbook for the 26-27 school year. Students will receive a copy the first week of school.

Once you have read the handbook, please acknowledge through signing this electronic form.

October 5-9; October 12: Fall Break

October 12th: PD Day

October 13th: End of Q1; PTO Lunch
October 17th: NAMI Walks; YCMSAC VB Tournament
October 20th: School Picture Retake; SIC/PTO Meetings
October 23: PTO Movie Night!

For a full list of events already scheduled, visit HERE.

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