SMMS Weekly Update

We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.

Report cards were issued today. Please review your child's report card with him or her.

Letters for students in danger of being retained will be mailed next week. Please reach out to your child's teachers with questions about grades.

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Please see the info below about our upcoming 3v3 Tournament for Hoops for Heart! It is a great way to raise money for the American Heart Association while having a great time with your friends!

Please see this info about our fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association.

Dear Parents,

We are excited to introduce the IXL Egg-cellent Challenge for SMMS! This fun and interactive program aims to motivate students in both math and reading. Students will complete assigned IXL tasks, collect eggs from the front office (in the Giant Egg Basket), and earn rewards along the way. The challenge encourages them to work hard and track their progress while having fun!

How It Works:
Students will receive a tracking sheet to help them monitor their progress. Every time they complete an IXL task, they will get a signature from their teacher. After completing their tasks, students will bring their signed sheet to the front office where they can choose an egg, open it, and write their name on the slip inside. They will then return the egg so we can recycle it for others to use.

Additionally, students can earn Golden Bonus Eggs for the following:

• Golden Bonus Egg in ELA: When a student receives a "Level is Up to Date" message in ELA on IXL, they earn a Golden Bonus Egg!
• Golden Bonus Egg in Math: When a student receives a "Level is Up to Date" message in Math on IXL, they earn a Golden Bonus Egg!
• Golden Egg Bonus for Home Time: For every 2 hours of time spent working on IXL at home, students earn an extra Golden Egg Bonus.

As students earn more eggs, they can unlock exciting prizes, including:

• Golden Egg Prize - Pizza for You and 3 Friends!
• Other Large Prizes
• Extra Recess Time
• VIP Chair for the Day
• Music Time (Pick a song at bus call)
• Pass to Use Technology (Use iPad for game during 5th period)
• Snack Delivery (During UA)
• Class Swap (Swap 5th periods for 1 day)
• Ice Cream with the Principal
• VIP Lunch Room
• School Store Bucks to shop in the school store
• And many more!!!

We hope this challenge will motivate our students to keep working hard while having some fun with their learning. Please encourage your child to participate and support them in completing their tasks.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Dr. Haderer
Principal

WVAGT is sponsoring a Town Hall to address the process of gifted identification. Registration is required but it is a free virtual Town Hall. If you have questions about Gifted Education in WV, please join us.

Ready to show your support for SMMS? Now you have your chance! All proceeds will go to our Renaissance Program, which we use to reward, inspire, and encourage students and build an outstanding school environment. (*If purchasing using our pay link below, please write your name and quantity in the comments when paying so that we can keep track. Please note these funds go directly to our group, not Fundraiser Blankets, so contact Ms. Catrow with questions.)

Blankets will be for sale from March 3-March 21.

We are proud to announce that our school is piloting a program with STOPit Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in school safety and wellness.

Through this partnership, everyone in our school community has access to the STOPit anonymous reporting app – a powerful tool designed to deter and promptly address instances of bullying, school violence, self-harm, and inappropriate behaviors.

With the STOPit app, users can anonymously submit tips, attach photo or video evidence, and privately message school leaders with the necessary information to help everyone involved.

In addition, when a student or anyone in our school community needs immediate support, the STOPit app provides direct access to Crisis Text Line. Users can anonymously text with counselors (day or night) until they feel safe and calm.

We kindly urge parents/caregivers to download the STOPit app and become familiar with its features. If your child has shared a concern with you or you have witnessed something concerning at the school, please don’t hesitate to report it.

When you submit a report through the STOPit app, it immediately gets routed to someone at the school who can help. By providing us with information in real-time, our school team can quickly provide support to the student(s) involved and prevent the incident from escalating to something more serious.

We encourage everyone in our school community to download the STOPit app. Additionally, the app will be downloaded on all of our school's BCS issued devices.

The STOPit app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

• April 9: Spring Picture Day
• April 11: 3v3 Hoops for Heart Tournament
• April 14- 21: Spring Break
• April 22: Two-Hour Delay for Students

This week, we invited rising 6th grade students to attend an Open House. At the event, students and their families got to learn more about our programs and see each group perform. Thanks to Mr. English, Ms. Pratt, Ms. McGar, and Ms. Smith for their efforts to offer this opportunity!