SMMS Weekly Update

We understand things happen and circumstances change over the course of the school year. Please use this form at any time during the year to update your personal information on file with the school. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Hite in our main office at 304-274-5030.

Mrs. Greenfield is very proud of the teams that represented SMMS at South Middle School for the county Battle of the Books competition. Our SMMS Spies came second place for the second year in a row. Luckily, they will all be here next year to give it another shot! SMMS Spies includes Lelia Mohn, Chloe Munyan, Brooklyn Smith, and Sophie Erickson.

Please see the info below about our upcoming 3v3 Tournament for Hoops for Heart! It is a great way to raise money for the American Heart Association while having a great time with your friends!

Please see this info about our fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association.

Dear Parents,

We are excited to introduce the IXL Egg-cellent Challenge for SMMS! This fun and interactive program aims to motivate students in both math and reading. Students will complete assigned IXL tasks, collect eggs from the front office (in the Giant Egg Basket), and earn rewards along the way. The challenge encourages them to work hard and track their progress while having fun!

How It Works:
Students will receive a tracking sheet to help them monitor their progress. Every time they complete an IXL task, they will get a signature from their teacher. After completing their tasks, students will bring their signed sheet to the front office where they can choose an egg, open it, and write their name on the slip inside. They will then return the egg so we can recycle it for others to use.

Additionally, students can earn Golden Bonus Eggs for the following:

• Golden Bonus Egg in ELA: When a student receives a "Level is Up to Date" message in ELA on IXL, they earn a Golden Bonus Egg!
• Golden Bonus Egg in Math: When a student receives a "Level is Up to Date" message in Math on IXL, they earn a Golden Bonus Egg!
• Golden Egg Bonus for Home Time: For every 2 hours of time spent working on IXL at home, students earn an extra Golden Egg Bonus.

As students earn more eggs, they can unlock exciting prizes, including:

• Golden Egg Prize - Pizza for You and 3 Friends!
• Other Large Prizes
• Extra Recess Time
• VIP Chair for the Day
• Music Time (Pick a song at bus call)
• Pass to Use Technology (Use iPad for game during 5th period)
• Snack Delivery (During UA)
• Class Swap (Swap 5th periods for 1 day)
• Ice Cream with the Principal
• VIP Lunch Room
• School Store Bucks to shop in the school store
• And many more!!!

We hope this challenge will motivate our students to keep working hard while having some fun with their learning. Please encourage your child to participate and support them in completing their tasks.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Dr. Haderer
Principal

Will your child be the first in your family to continue education after high school? Your child may be eligible for the TRIO/Upward Bound program. Please contact your child's grade level school counselor as soon as possible for more information.

In the coming weeks, we will have several opportunities for parents to volunteer at school.

• April 23--> 8th Grade Day on the Job Experience
• April 25--> 8th Grade James Rumsey Technical Institute
• May 29--> End-of-Year Carnival Day

If you are interested in helping us, please email one of our school counselors.

• 8th grade Counselor: Ms. Kantor-Bright (ebright@k12.wv.us)
• 7th Grade Counselor: Ms. Piscitelli (julianne.piscitelli@k12.wv.us)
• 6th Grade Counselor: Ms. Rodriguez (kimberly.rodriguez@k12.wv.us)

Hurry and get your tickets for this year's 8th grade-only Hersheypark trip. Tickets are on sale until April 25 and include admission, a meal voucher, t-shirt, transportation to and from the park, and priceless memories! Tickets are $90; don't delay!

Students in 8th grade are allowed and encouraged to participate in Day on the Job, which is a chance for them to shadow their parents at work for the day. Students need to submit a permission slip. All homeroom teachers have permission slips available for students.

April is the Month of the Military Child. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the resilience and strength of military-connected children, who often face unique challenges due to their parents' military service.

On Friday, April 11, please wear purple to support our military children.

• April 9: Spring Picture Day
• April 11: 3v3 Hoops for Heart Tournament
• April 14- 21: Spring Break
• April 22: Two-Hour Delay for Students
• April 23- 8th Grade Get a Life Program from the WV Department of the Treasury
• April 24- 8th Grade Day on the Job (Permission Slip Required)
• April 25- 8th Grade JRTI/Blue Ridge Field Trip
• April 25- Hersheypark Field Trip Permission Slip Due
• June 5- BCS Free Physicals (See Flyer Below)

Ms. Weigle's math classes ordered real numbers this week to review for their quiz.

Lots of students met their IXL goals this week and earned their chance to draw an egg out of the giant basket. The excitement has been palpable!

On Thursday Ms. Gardner's 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th periods participated in a Civil War egg hunt! They had to search for eggs and then organize the information into the correct categories...the North, South, or border states.

Ms. Huffer's classes are working on the concept of our earth's rotation.

They had to orbit like the earth around the room.

Today, our 8th grade students we were in the library with our guest speakers discussing WV legislation and how they can get involved in state politics.