What is a random act of kindness?

Think about a time that someone did something nice for you, big or small, and how it made you feel. Unexpected kind acts make those around you smile and could really turn someone’s day around. “Random Acts of Kindness connect you to your humanity, remind you how much love there is in the world, and inspire you to pay it forward” (The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation).

Random Acts of Kindness Day 2024

This year, Random Acts of Kindness Day falls on Saturday, February 17th. There are endless ways to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day this year at home, at school, and out in the community. You can also find additional ideas and resources here.

Home

• Spend time with your family

• Do the dishes, even when they are not from you

• Call a friend you haven't talked to in a while

• Bake cookies for everyone you live with

• Do chores that you usually aren’t responsible for

School

• Say something nice to a classmate

• Write your teachers a thank you card

• Thank your bus driver

• Help clean up a mess that you didn’t make

• Compliment someone’s hard work

Community

• Pick up trash outside

• Hold the door for someone

• Give a compliment to someone

• Volunteer

• Help a neighbor out if you see them struggling

Class starts each day with students in classrooms by 7:55am. The warning bell rings at 7:50am. To see if your child has been tardy to any of their classes, check PowerSchool to view your child’s attendance. If you see any errors, please contact Ms. Charity.

Charity Gurovitsch

SMS Attendance Secretary

charity.gurovitsch@superior.k12.wi.us

(715) 394-8740, ext. 31113

Spring Conferences are coming up on Tuesday, February 27th and Tuesday, March 5th. Both nights will be in-person from 3:30-7:30. Teachers will be contacting you by February 15th to sign up for a time slot to meet. We will have many other resources available for families that night, we hope you take this opportunity to connect with us.

Hidden In Plain Sight exhibit will be set up during both conference nights. This is an opportunity for parents, teachers, and others who work with adolescents to experience and explore a mock environment of a teenager and learn to spot signs of possible substance use and risky behavior. Stop by the pottery art room across from the Nurses Office to view the exhibit and learn warning signs. Since this program is for adults only, Project Reach Out will be available for students to do an activity while they wait for you.

Order your 2023/24 Superior Middle School Yearbook before April 12th.

1. Visit ybpay.com
2. Enter Yearbook Code 11398724

Orders will arrive and be distributed to students during the last week of school. A limited amount of extra copies will be available for purchase, but order now to guarantee your student gets a copy.

Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon? Wanting to spend time with friends and classmates? Well, lace up those skates and join us at our next PTSA event!

The Superior Middle & High School PTSA has partnered with UW-Superior to host a FREE Open Ice Skating event! Here's the details on this fun event!

Who: All SMS and SHS students and families

Date: Sunday, February 25, 12:30-2:30

Where: Wessman Arena (UWS)

Other Details: Hot chocolate, cookies, and skates are included. However, there is a limited quantity of skates to rent, so if you have your own skates, please bring them!

This event is FREE but save your spot by signing up HERE.

Congratulations to these SMS students and staff who are topping the charts of library book check outs so far this school year.

Breakfast and dinner at SMS continue to be free for all students, but lunch is paid. We encourage all families to apply for free and reduced lunch. Even if you are not eligible, your application helps our school. You can apply multiple times throughout the school year, especially if your home situation changes. You can easily add funds into your student's lunch account through My School Bucks.

We have some programs that are currently running, but still have openings for students. Click below for more information and to register. There will be more programs coming next month!

Contact Mrs. Bender, our intramural coordinator, with any questions.

Our SMS Intramural swim team went to Ordean Middle School for a swim meet. Our Spartan swimmers did a great job in their races and showing Spartan pride by cheering for one another. A great time was had in the pool, we look forward to hosting Ordean-East Middle School at Superior High School on March 4th.

High School 2024 Spring Clay Target League Registration includes 6-8th Grade students. If you are interested in joining the Spring Clay target league please contact Mr. Aulie via e-mail justin.aulie@superior.k12.wi.us for registration instruction. The deadline to register is March 25th and the season will run from April 1st through May 27th shooting on Monday evenings, with the exception of Easter Monday. The cost of registration is $40 and must be paid Online when you register. Shells and clay will need to be paid for prior to the first day of practice, we have not finalized our cost on them yet but they have been ordered for us.

Justin Aulie and Bill Reynolds

Clay Target team coaches

The SMS Dance Team had an awesome first season! They practiced 2 days per week, one day was at SMS where they worked on their routines and learned basic dance technique. The other practice was held at SHS where they worked on conditioning and technique with the SHS Dance Team! They were able to learn a pom routine, a hip hop routine, and 2 hockey routines. The girls got to perform at a basketball game, 2 hockey games, 2 dance recitals, and got to compete at the River Falls Wildcat Invite! We were so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the winter intramurals this year and to build positive connections with the high school. We are excited for the future of this team! Thank you Mrs. Bender for all of the work you put in behind the scenes to make this happen this year!

All staff hand out Spartan Tickets to students who are showing Work, Respect, Belong at SMS. They have the opportunity to "spend" their Spartan Tickets at a store that is now open. If you would like to help promote positive behavior at SMS, we have created an Amazon Wish List here. Any donations are appreciated.

Save the dates for our spectacular concerts!

8th Grade ORCHESTRA - October 23rd WATCH HERE

7th & 8th Grade CHOIR - October 26th WATCH HERE

7th & 8th Grade BAND - November 30th WATCH HERE

6th Grade CHOIR - December 12th WATCH HERE

6th Grade BAND - January 11th WATCH HERE

7th and 8th Grade CHOIR - January 18th WATCH HERE

6-8th Grade ORCHESTRA - January 25th WATCH HERE

Find our full concert schedule here.

BE KIND

With so much negativity within the school walls, outside of school, on social media or in the news in general, it’s so easy to forget the basics. Spreading kindness has positive health benefits. Some simple ways to spread kindness include:

Cast Auditions: SHS and SMS Students (Grades 6-12) February 19 and 21

SHS & SMS Audition Packet: Audition Packet Link and Audition Materials

Sign up for auditions and interviews here!

Contact Mrs. Gilbert amber.gilbert@superior.k12.wi.us for more information

Our District 2023-24 Calendar can be found HERE.

The 2024-25 School Calendar was just released and can be found HERE.

Our School Calendar can be found HERE.