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We hope everyone enjoyed the unexpected time at home with family. We’re glad to be back at school and ready to get back to learning!

Wednesday, February 4th

• ATLAS Interim Testing

Thursday, February 5th

• ATLAS Interim Testing
• National Jr. Honor Society Induction, McKenzie Hall at 6 PM

Friday, February 6th

• Grant County Spelling Bee

Monday, February 9th

• Early Dismissal

Tuesday, February 10th

• Spring Pictures

Thursday, February 12th

• 8th Grade SHS Tours 8-11 AM
• Early Dismissal
• Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, February 13th

• No School

February 11th - 18th

• SMS Book Fair

Monday, February 16th

• Make up day!

Friday, February 20th

• Valentines Dance

The SMS Student Council is hosting a Valentines Dance on February 20th! Details are below.

Grams will be on sale before school and at most lunches. When purchasing, please know the first and last name of who you are buying for as well as their Advisory teacher. All money earned will be used by the Caring & Sharing Club to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week and to help those in our community.

This month we are challenging your student to be kind to others, even when it’s hard. We are partnering with you to help your child grow in kindness. Most children learn new behaviors by copying those around them; we have a powerful opportunity and responsibility to teach kindness by example. This month, model kindness and empower your children to show compassion to those around them with these recommended activities that will be featured in upcoming February newsletters - Self-love Letter, Affirmation Boxes, and Intentional Kindness.

ENGAGE: Carve out ten minutes and challenge your family to write themselves a love letter. Follow these simple steps:

1.) Kick it off with “Dear Me,” and don’t stop writing until the timer goes off.

2.) Tell yourself how amazing you are and list some of your positive qualities. Younger children may need some help with writing or thinking. They may want to draw a picture instead.

3.) Share your letters as a family when you finish. Be sure to affirm each other as you share.

Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there! Be sure to stop by the SMS Library during conferences to shop the Book Fair and have a chance to win sweet treats in a cake walk!

Each year the Women's foundation of Arkansas hosts the Girls of Promise Conference for 8th grade girls who may be interested in careers in STEM. Applications are due February 6th. Students will have the opportunity to work on their essays with Mrs. Dunn during RTI during the week of January 19th. Watch the video below for more information, and apply using the link below.

The SMS Book Fair is flying in on February 10–18, and it’s packed with fun! Families are invited to browse books, discover new reads, and enjoy our dragon-themed fair. The fair will be open all evening during Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 12. Students can contribute to our Share the Fair donations by playing fun games for prizes for just $0.25 per play, and during conferences, don’t miss the always-popular 🎂 Cake Walk for a chance to win a sweet treat! Come slay some books, support our readers, and enjoy a roaring good time together! 🐲✨

• eWallet - Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: Book Fair Home Page. #ScholasticBookFairs

Students in grades 3-12 are able to enter their writing or artwork into a national competition in response to the prompt "What does America mean to you?" Click the link below to learn more about the contest. The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2026.