7th Grade News, September 22

The year is moving along nicely so far. This year's group is a pleasure to work with. For parents of boys, please have a conversation about pushing in the halls, especially on the stairs. This is typical behavior for 7th graders, but it can also cause unintended injury.

News and Notes

• Congratulations Mrs. Atakan as being recognized through the Mustang Spotlight
• Clover Turns Two - like last year, we are accepting donations for the One of a Kind Pet Rescue. Please see the flyer below for details
• Check out the Study Skills Workshop flyer below if you are interested
• Picture Retake is coming October 8. Please see flyer below
• Please do not drop students off in the staff parking lot before school. This is causing safety issues

That's all for this week.

REPEATED INFORMATION

PowerSchool

Please make sure we have updated information for your student for the 25-26 school year. Please log in to PowerSchool and confirm enrollment details as soon as possible. Without this update, students may not be able to attend field trips or enjoy quarterly incentives off campus.

How to update information on PowerSchool -- please note, this must be done on a desktop.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Broughton, Technology Coordinator/Data Manager, at cbroughton@scsmustangs.org.

College Credit Plus

For public school students, the deadline for submitting the College Credit Plus (CCP) Intent to Participate form for Spring semester is November 1. Students who miss the April 1 deadline for a full academic year can still submit by November 1 to participate for the Spring term only.

Key Steps & Deadlines:

• November 1 Deadline for Spring: If the April 1 deadline is missed, students may still be approved for Spring term participation by submitting their Intent to Participate form by November 1.

• College Application & Deadlines: After submitting the Intent to Participate form, students must also complete the specific application process and meet any deadlines for the college of their choice.

The Intent to Participate Form is linked here and will go live on Tuesday, September 1st and close at 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 1st. The link must be filled out through the student email account. Students must still follow all CCP steps that are listed under College Credit Plus in their Google Classrooms.

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