SCMS Counselor Newsletter

In November:

• Nov 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends (clocks fall back an hour)
• Nov 4: Election Day, no school for students
• Nov 11: Veterans Day, school is in session
• Nov 13: World Kindness Day
• Nov 21: Application due for Build a Bed (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nXCfgE0FBy9aeIRHxfLOa709znL5sWUL7FC6pz8NBGE/edit?usp=sharing)
• Nov 21: Deadline to apply for the Indiana 529 Scholarship Contest: https://learnmoreindiana.org/college-discovery/college-go-initiative/
• Nov 25: Student Assembly "Jammin' with Jamey"
• Nov 26-28: Thanksgiving Break, no school

"Focus on your likes, not your wants.

• You may not want to exercise, but you like how it makes you feel.
• You may not want to write, but you like the feeling of accomplishment.
• You may not want to wake up early, but you like the calm beauty of morning.

Wanting is the desire you feel before doing something. Liking is the satisfaction you feel after doing something. Let your likes guide you."

~James Clear, Author

If your student has five or more missing assignments, they may be pulled for a working lunch with one of the counselors to complete any assignments marked as missing.

Be sure to check for assignments, study guides, resources, etc. in Schoology. Also, these Infinite Campus apps for students and parents are really helpful for notifications with grades, missing assignments, and more.

Silver Creek School Corporation is partnering with Metro United Way for the Build-A-Bed program for students who need a bed. The application to receive a bed is linked below. Please return to the school office by November 21st. For more information about the Metro United Way program please view the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nXCfgE0FBy9aeIRHxfLOa709znL5sWUL7FC6pz8NBGE/edit?usp=sharing

Silver Creek School Corporation Food Pantry:

The Food Pantry is open every Thursday afternoon for all Silver Creek School Corporation students and their families. It is located at Silver Creek High School, Door 29 (across from the SCSC Administration Building), for all families enrolled in a SC school. Pick up is from 3:30-5:30 PM.

Weekend Blessing Bag:

Please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/xeJ2rswNSB3dsBW97) if you would like your student to bring a bag of food home from Silver Creek Middle School each weekend. If preferred, a parent can also pick up instead.

Free and Reduced School Meal Applications:

25-26-Meals-Application.pdf

25-26 Free & Reduced Application - Spanish

Maps of local food fanks and also of organizations that serve hot meals is attached below. This is published by The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana.

There are multiple opportunities this holiday season to support our Silver Creek students. Ways to make a difference through the SC Santa's Helpers Committee:

• Monetary donation (check payable to SCMS)
• Sponsoring a student and volunteering to purchasing gifts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5kAExCINsvv2YBDA-3VC3tLQ6hoP5EE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107175805131261817065&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Donating wrapping supplies (gift tags, tape, wrapping paper).

Please contact Crista Owen at cowens@scsc.school with any questions.

Be sure to check your email daily for the most up to date news and announcements. Students and parents will receive a daily email from the SCMS Office of announcements Monday-Friday through ParentSquare.

If still needed, here is the link to sign up for ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin

Counselors will share a newsletter each month highlighting upcoming events, reminders, and updates.

Past Editions for School Year 25-26:

Back to School Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/rfpzh1

September Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/h7ymw

October Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/v4u53