SMS Weekly Update

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Our PTSO asks that students bring a snack or a card to their favorite teachers on Tuesday, the 6th. We appreciate the countless hours you put into preparing lessons and "empowering all students to achieve learning at high levels"! Your commitment is invaluable. Thank you for your dedication and passion for teaching.

Also, Wednesday the 7th, is School Nurse Day! Thank you Jenson Sand for helping our students everyday. You are a ray of sunshine around here! Thank you for helping our kids when they're feeling their worst.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience”. This theme honors the hard work of leaders who set the foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity. We pay tribute to people like Lieutenant Susan Ahn Cuddy. She prevailed against anti-Asian sentiments during World War II to become the first Korean American woman in the U.S. military and the first female Navy gunnery officer. Over the course of this month we will remember different leaders who have shown resilience and courage.

State Testing is coming up in May. Important reminders for your students:

• Go to bed at a reasonable time to get good sleep
• Eat breakfast, even something small will help!
• Bring a water bottle and dress for comfort in class

Total # of students with A or A-: 397

May 12th

Step Up Day 12pm

Step Up Parent Informational Night 5pm

May 19th-23rd

State Testing

May 26th

Memorial Day-No School

June 11th

Passing of the Torch Assembly 8am

End of the Year Band and Choir Concert 6:30-8pm

June 12th

Honors Night 5pm

June 16th

8th Grade Promotion 5pm

Free community event!

Last Saturday, the Skyhawk Marching Band traveled to Wenatchee to participate in this years Jr. Apple Blossom Parade. The weather was gorgeous! Drum Majors: Asriel Cookson and Ava Porter, led the marching band through the streets while the band played Louie Louie.

Omri Eakin, Colton Perske, Oliver Haynes, William Loudenslager, Ivan Martinez, Veronica Torres, Abdiel Ortiz, Jesus Manriquez, and Jensen Nielson rocked out on their drums for Louie Louie and played their drumline feature: STORM!

Great job to all of the Skyhawks who participated in this year's parade!!!

AVID is taking applications for next year! Current 6th and 7th graders who are interested in applying for AVID can pick up an application from Mr. Riehle or the front office.

***All incoming 6th graders will have one quarter of AVID in the 2025-2026 year and will then have an opportunity to apply.

8th graders who are interested in AVID who are NOT already in AVID can reach out to Mr. Riehle.

At Sultan Middle School all students and staff cannot wear:

• Violent, sexual, or racist language, images or associations (including images of guns)

• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal for minors item or activity)

• Hate speech, profanity sexualization, pornography, or gang related affiliations/logos/images

• Images of language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class

• Visible underwear (visible waistbands or straps on undergarments worn under opaque clothing are not a violation)

• Bathing suits

• Crop-tops that intentionally expose the abdomen (minimal exposure of abdomen during movement is not an exposed abdomen) Do not tie up shirts with hair ties to expose abdomen.

• Accessories that could be dangerous or considered a weapon

• Accessories that promote any illegal minors activity

• Any item that obscures the upper face or ears, including sunglasses (except as a religious observance or as medically necessary, or as appropriate on a school trip.)

• Blankets or slippers

Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be expected to change, borrow clothing from the office, or be sent home. Repeated violation of the dress code will result in disciplinary action.

🔑 Important for Practice:

• Athletes should come prepared in correct athletic attire (sneakers, comfortable clothes) for practice.

• Sports physicals must be valid/updated in order to participate. Make sure yours is up-to-date!

Let's get ready for a great season of track! See you there! 💨👟

Be sure you've paid the sports fees and ASB for your student to participate.

Sports fees are $35 per sport and $35 for ASB for the whole year. The 4th sport your student plays is free. Pay online or at the office. Use the link below to go to Final Forms to register for sports and sign forms.

301 High Avenue

Sultan, WA 98294

Ph: 360-793-9850

Fax: 360-793-9859

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Website: https://sms.sultanschools.org/