7th Grade News, December 16

The holiday season has begun and there are only a few more days until winter break. I hope that everyone enjoys and cherishes this time with their loved ones.

With break coming, that means the quarter is ending. Please speak to your students about getting all of their missing assignments turned in before the end of the day on Thursday. Most teachers are closing out their gradebooks on Friday and will not be able to submit the work completed over break.

Finally, I want to thank the SMS PTA and all families for their kindness and participation in the annual SMS Gives Back event. Seeing the community come together to help those in need makes me appreciate working in Strongsville.

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. Have a wonderful winter break.

SMS teachers are currently recommending students to take the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test to help determine the most appropriate middle school math placement and assess readiness for the rigor of an Honors math class. Parents also have the option to request that their student take this test.

If your student is not currently enrolled in an Honors or advanced 6th- or 7th-grade math class and you would like them to be considered for an accelerated math course, please complete this form. Students listed on this form will have the opportunity to take the test to determine eligibility for this pathway. The test will be administered in mid-January. Please submit your request by January 5, 2026, 4pm.

Thank you!

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!

Order Form (Printable Version)

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!

Mr. Telloni message

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.

Globetrotter Homework Calendar

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.

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.

Email: chowell@scsmustangs.org
Phone: 440-470-7077