7th Grade Weekly News, October 13

As we enter the second quarter, I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to get to know and work with your seventh graders over the past few months. It has been a pleasure to see them grow and learn.

As we prepare for the new quarter starting on Monday, I would like to address a specific concern regarding behavior in the cafeteria. I understand that this time is essential for students to relax, socialize, and have fun with their friends. However, it has come to my attention that sometimes the enjoyment can be taken a little too far.

I kindly request your support in having a brief conversation with your child about appropriate behavior in the cafeteria. Reinforcing expected behaviors during this time will contribute to a positive and respectful environment for everyone. This includes respecting others' personal space, maintaining a reasonable noise level, and being mindful of the shared space.

Your partnership in reinforcing these expectations is crucial in creating a positive school environment. I believe that with your support, we can ensure that the cafeteria remains an enjoyable and respectful space for all students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I am looking forward to a successful and positive second quarter for our seventh graders.

Erika's Lighthouse: Resources for Families

Good mental health starts at home.

Family Workbook One: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish

Learn how you can start conversations, promote good mental health and find easy-to-use tools.

Family Workshop I: We All Have Mental Health: English | Spanish
Understand the basics of mental health, the Erika’s Lighthouse program, and how to support your child.

Email: spietrocini@scsmustangs.org
Phone: 440-268-5666

Celia Joyce, LISW

Email: cjoyce@scsmustangs.org
Phone: 440-268-5588

Starting next week, we will be featuring one student from each team that exemplifies positive behavior at SMS. We continue to support students focusing on the pillars of our Model Mustang.

INNOVATIVE

RESILIENT

COLLABORATIVE

GLOBAL

EMPOWERED

These students are well on their way to becoming Model Mustangs and are making a difference at SMS.

Open House Slideshow

A couple key points from the slide show:

Detentions

• No longer after school
• Will be served at 7:00 am and students need to report at that time to the main office
• If a detention is not served, they will be give a Saturday detention
• Saturday detentions will be held at the high school for 2 hours

Progressive Discipline for minor behaviors

• Students can receive 3 detentions then they will be issued a Saturday Detention
• Then students can receive 3 Saturday Detentions then they will be issued In-School Suspension
• Then students can receive 3 In-School Suspensions before out of school suspensions will be issued

**This does not include major behaviors according to the hand book.

Please access our handbook HERE . It is also available on the website. Students and parents should review this together. Students will also review this with staff as well the first week of school.

Email: chowell@scsmustangs.org
Phone: 440-470-7077