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Volume 4 Issue 2 November 2017

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“Our Eye is on the Future”

Our Mission

To inspire and empower compassionate, global learners who are committed to creating a better and more peaceful world.

#SPMSHurricaneStrong #SPMSGrowthMindset #SPMSThePowerOfYet

We are pleased that Southport Middle School has once again

achieved the PBIS Model School Status of Gold from the

University of South Florida for our implementation of Florida’s

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Project for the

2016-2017 school year.

PBS @ SPM

2016- 2017 2016 - 2017

S-Show Respect P-Practice Responsibility M-Make an Effort S-Stay Safe

Southport Middle School received top

honors from the state and the Univer-

sity of South Florida again this year for

our PBIS program. The core beliefs of

PBIS are that we recognize and devel-

op our student’s positive attributes

while preventing inappropriate or

disrespectful behavior.

Each day our students recite our

school-wide expectations along with

our morning news anchors. Teachers

recognize students who follow those

expectations throughout the day

through the daily distribution of Cane

Cash.

Students whose continued efforts of

meeting the school wide expectations are

recognized through the Student of the

Month Recognition Celebration, monthly

dress down days and team based events, as

well as school wide events.

This programs helps develop our students

into compassionate and respectful citizens

of our community

Please join us for McTeacher's night at McDonald's on Thursday, November 16th from 5PM until 7PM at the McDonald's on US 1 and Prima Vista. There will be loads of fun activities for the kids, and the best part will be seeing our teachers and our administrators, Ms. Telese and Mrs. Manchester, working at the restaurant!

McDonald’s is one of our generous business partners that donates to our Student of the Month and on this date will also be donating a percentage of their sales for the day to our school. We look for-ward to seeing Southport students and their families for a meal and some fun in support of Southport.

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S-Show Respect P-Practice Responsibility M-Make an Effort S-Stay Safe

Aaliyah Lezama

Alexis Wilson

Angelise Vargas Lopez

Astrid Ajpacaja-Flores

Cambree McKinney

Carlos Gonzalez

Carolyn Obas

Caylee Kelly

Charles Medwick

Chloye Wright

Conner Wedlake

Connor Cantillo

Coy Kouns

Felicia Managay

Francesco Medwick

Gabriela Muniz

Gabriela Oliva

Giovanna Rodriguez Silva

Hannah Delgado

Hannah Zuniga

Hunter Lewis

Isai Barrios Gonzalez

Jasmin Lee

Jett Pruitt

Jose Munoz

Julian Cubbage

Kaleigh Beckering

Lloyd Stephens

Lola Paez

Morjgan Ramezani

Nick Feltman

Pedro Geliga

Phillip Cowan

Rosario Clements

Sarai Chavez

Tyrese Richards

Veronica Abange

Vida Mesa

Vincent Donahue

Please consider joining the PTO where you can meet other parents, get the latest news on what is going on

at Southport, and learn how you can get more involved with our school. If you would like to find out more

about this group you can check their Facebook page or call the school to learn . Please continue to collect

and send in those Box tops for Education! We appreciate your support!

Below are some interesting links to help keep you informed and connected:

SPMS website: http:schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/spm/

SPMS PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SPMSPTO/

SPMS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spmscanes

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Breakfast with Dads

Thank you to all of the parents, stu-

dents and families who attended our

annual Literacy Night to support our

Scholastic Book Fair on

Thursday, November 2, 2017.

The night was filled with fun,

food, prizes, and of course

books, thanks to our literacy

teachers, faculty, and staff who

facilitated the games, pizza,

popcorn, and “cactus“ juice

In case you missed it, you can still ac-

cess our Online Book Fair at

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/

spmcanesread.

We are also still taking orders

for the latest Diary of a Wimpy

Kid The Getaway and the novel

Wonder.

Student Led Conferences

Southport Middle School Sixth Grade Retreat

Southport Middle School’s sixth grade students enjoyed an engaging, positive, and busy day at our annual Sixth

Grade Student Retreat. This year’s theme was respect.

To begin the day, students met in the gym to give each other positive affirmations in an unusual game of

“musical” chairs. They were then split into small groups with adult team leaders and sent out to participate in

various team building activities throughout the day to play games and take part in small group discussions. In

their groups, they wrote motivational letters to their future selves, which will be returned to each student later in

the year for them to see their progress. They read their Palanca letters of encouragement from teachers, staff,

and family members and then reflected on the day’s activities. At the end of the day, students were taken for a

blindfolded trust walk for “a day in a life of a middle school student” where they met teachers, parents, and then

were welcomed into the Media Center to enjoy conversation together and later the Halloween Dance, sponsored

by Student Council.

Jeane Bartlet, Treasure Coast Council Director for Girls on the Run and Josh Rowell, Worship Pastor from First

Baptist Church of Port St Lucie, gave inspirational speeches about important topics such as respect, potential,

self-respect, self-esteem, and bullying.

The Retreat was a wonderful opportunity for all students and facilitators to build long lasting relationships with

each other!

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Please Support All Our Local Business Partners

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

Please contact Southport Middle School if you would like to become one of our Business Partners.

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Canes Character Day PBIS Team Based Event 12-2

Early Release Day

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THANKS

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SGIVING

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HOLIDAY

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Progress Reports

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You can still get your copy!

See Ms. Mas or Mrs. Premo in the

Media Center

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to inform you of the opportunity for your child to participate in a private screening of the movie

“Wonder” for Southport Middle School students. The movie is based on The New York Times Bestselling Novel by R.J.

Palacio. It is a heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy named August Pullman. It contains uplifting messages and life

lessons suitable for middle school children.

The date of the event is December 9th, 2017 at the Treasure Coast Mall Stadium 16. The cost of the movie is $9 payable

by cash or check to Southport Middle School, which we will be collecting from students during home room beginning

November 13th. The concession stand will be open and any snacks that your child may want to purchase will be in

addition to the $9 entry to the theater. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the theater. The

auditorium access begins at 9:30 AM, at which time teachers will be there to distribute tickets. Movie start time is

10AM and it is 1 hour and 53 minutes long. There will be no adult supervision after 12:15PM, so please be sure to pick

your child up promptly after the movie is over.

Since we need to ensure that we have the minimum of 100 attendees to reserve the theater, the first 100 students to

turn in their permission slips and monies will be able to attend the private screening. If you would like to chaperone,

please make sure you have filled out a volunteer application form and have been approved by the St. Lucie School Board

at least 2 weeks prior to the movie. This form can be found on the St. Lucie County website.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions do not hesitate to email or call 772-337-5908.

Thank you,

Angela Mas School Library Media Specialist Southport Middle School Angela.Mas@stlucieschools.org 772-337-5908

Please fill out and return the consent form below.

Please check the appropriate boxes below and include $9 for each attendee:

YES, my child ___________________________________ may attend the movie “Wonder”.

Parent Name ___________________________________ Phone #: ________________

(Please Print)

Signature ______________________________________________________________

YES, I would like to chaperone the event ___________________________________ .