7th Grade News, January 26
From the desk of Chris Howell, 7th Grade Principal
This weather has been something so far in 2026. With that said, there are a number of families that are dropping off their students at school that would normally take the bus. Please use this video link as a reminder on drop off procedures. When families are dropping off in the staff parking lot, it causes the entire line to be delayed. Plus, those students have a longer walk through the cold into the school. Please show patience. The process works when everyone cooperates. We are also allowing students to enter the side doors as long as their car is in line after the bell rings with no tardy penalty.
Need Food Assistance?
If your family, a student, or a staff member is in need of food assistance, please reach out to our District Social Worker, Celia Joyce, at 440-268-5588 or cjoyce@scsmustangs.org. Celia will work directly with you to ensure support and resources are provided.
News and Notes
- Please do not drop students off in the staff parking lot before school. This is causing safety issues
That's all for this week.
What's Going on in the 7th Grade?
Fadenholz Interview
Chloe Fadenholz is the head coach for the SHS Girls' Soccer team. She said down with Mr. Zahar's Broadcasting class for a mock press conference. Students had questions ready and acted as reporters.
BuildHER
We are very excited to announce the 2nd annual BuildHER event - for 7th and 8th girls interested in construction! This event will be held on Saturday, March 7th at Polaris Career Center. Spots are limited to 34 students.
Parents can register their children here.
Yearbook Ordering
It's the perfect time to order your yearbook! Please note that this year's deadline is final to ensure the yearbooks arrive in time for students to sign each other's copies. You can find all the ordering details on the flyer below, and the form provided contains everything you need to complete your order. Don't miss out!
STRONG
S - Safe
Make the right choice.
Use materials properly.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be aware of your surroundings.
T - Trustworthy
Do the right thing, especially when it’s hard.
Act with integrity and be honest.
R - Respectful
Listen more, judge less, and embrace what is different.
Follow classroom expectations and procedures.
Use positive and appropriate language.
Use electronics as a resource when permitted and practice user etiquette
O - Own It
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Take initiative to ask for and accept help.
Attend all classes on time and bring your materials.
N - Never Settle
Support the success of others.
Be resilient and practice a growth mindset.
G - Get Engaged
Be present physically and mentally.
Collaborate actively and appropriately.
Let’s all strive to embody these values everyday at SMS. Remember, it’s not just about what we do, but how we do it!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Shoutouts of the Week
Each 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.
DISCOVERERS
GLOBETROTTERS
PIONEERS
SEEKERS
REMINDERS
A couple points to remember:
Detentions
- Morning, before 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.
Student Handbook
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.