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SMS Family News Friday, February 8, 2019 Dear Scarborough Middle School Families, We are pleased to share with you a link to an extremely informative presentation regarding Cyber Safety that our Technology Integrator Holly Graffam shared last evening with parents. Again this morning, Amy Roberson, our library media specialist, gave this presentation for families. I hope that you will take a few minutes to review this critical information, as we all navigate through the challenges that technology can present for our students. Technology is ever-changing, and it’s critical that we remain as informed and invested as possible so that together we can support students. Respectfully, Diane Nadeau, Principal David Currier, Assistant Principal • Operation Cupid in the SMS Cafeteria o Tuesday, February 12 – Starts at 6:30pm • Late Start – Wednesday, February 13 o SMS Doors open at 9:05am - Attendance is taken at 9:25am • February Break – NO SCHOOL o Monday, February 18 to Friday, February 22 • 8 th Grade Step Up Day - Monday, March 4, 2019 o Scarborough High School Auditorium, 6pm to 8pm • Parent Presentation around Mindfulness and Your Child o Thursday, March 14 - SMS Learning Commons, 6:30pm – 7:30pm IMPORTANT DATES
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SMS Family News Friday, February 8, 2019
Dear Scarborough Middle School Families, We are pleased to share with you a link to an extremely informative presentation regarding Cyber Safety that our Technology Integrator Holly Graffam shared last evening with parents. Again this morning, Amy Roberson, our library media specialist, gave this presentation for families. I hope that you will take a few minutes to review this critical information, as we all navigate through the challenges that technology can present for our students. Technology is ever-changing, and it’s critical that we remain as informed and invested as possible so that together we can support students. Respectfully, Diane Nadeau, Principal David Currier, Assistant Principal
• Operation Cupid in the SMS Cafeteria o Tuesday, February 12 – Starts at 6:30pm
• Late Start – Wednesday, February 13 o SMS Doors open at 9:05am - Attendance is taken at 9:25am
• February Break – NO SCHOOL o Monday, February 18 to Friday, February 22
• 8th Grade Step Up Day - Monday, March 4, 2019 o Scarborough High School Auditorium, 6pm to 8pm
• Parent Presentation around Mindfulness and Your Child o Thursday, March 14 - SMS Learning Commons, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
IMPORTANT DATES
• February Lunch Menu • Operation Cupid • 5210 Challenge Parent Letter • SMS Battle of the Books Announcement and Permission Form • SEF Game Night • Scarborough Public Library Staycation and Harry Potter at the Library • Cyber Safety Presentation • 8th Grade Step Up Day
We are often asked by families how they can help support the Middle School staff. We collect Box Tops! Box Tops funds are used throughout the school year to fund miscellaneous staff expenses not covered under the school budget.
Outside of the Main Office at the Middle School students and families will find a jar for Box Top drop off. Thank you for considering, your support is very much appreciated!
SMS GIVING TREE CORNER
Pre-order your 2019 SMS Yearbook now! The base price is $25 and customization options are available. The best way to order is online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and use 12904719 as the School ID Code. Yearbooks start at $25. Order forms are also available in the SMS main office and Mr. Cabana's room 304.
SMS Yearbook
ATTACHMENTS
On Friday, February 8th, 2019, Miss Julia Black, an eighth grade student at Scarborough Middle School, received recognition and prizes for her entry in the National InvestWrite Essay. Julia was awarded 1st place in the Maine 2018 InvestWrite Middle School Division.
InvestWrite Winner at SMS!
The 6th grade math team placed 4th at the recent math team competition. Top scorers were Ethan Stockwell, Aditya Kancharla, and Sam Hanson. Arithmetic was the highest score category. All participants worked hard and tried their best. Congratulations!
6th Grade Math Meet Results
A luncheon with her classmates, family, and InvestWrite Prize Patrol was hosted by her teacher, Mrs. Kerry Ellen Avery.
Congratulations, Julia Black!
SMS Learning Commons – Battle of the Books The Scarborough Middle School Independent Reading Team is hosting a Battle of the Books Tournament on Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm in the SMS Learning Commons. More information is here. Scarborough Public Library - Teen Book Club!
REASONS TO READ!
SMS INTERACT CLUB The SMS Interact Club is collecting books for the Little Free Library. Books are coming in every day, but we would like to these boxes overflow!! Books of all reading levels can be donated through February 15th.
Come read and talk about books that you choose and do fun book-related activities: skits, games, reader's theater, video--whatever! The Teen Book Club is for students in Grades 6 and up.
For more information, contact Youth Services at the Scarborough Public Library (207) 883-4723, option 3, or email [email protected]
February 12, 2019
All Invited
Come Join us
from
6:30-8:30 PM
At Scarborough Middle School
In the Cafeteria
We are making
Valentine Cards
For:
Veterans
And
First Responders
There will be
Food & Music
Provided
Sponsored by
Kiwanis Club
Key Club
Builders Club
K-Kids
Support for
Maine Veterans Home
Veteran’s associated with the
Libby Mitchell Legion Post
and the
Arthur B. Huot Home
SCARBOROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL Creating a Community of Learners for Tomorro w
Diane Nadeau, Principal
David Currier, Assistant Principal
February 1, 2019 Dear Scarborough Middle School Families, The 5210 planning committee is very excited to share our upcoming New Year’s Challenge for our students. We will be addressing two goals to help improve their overall health and well being. We invite you to join them in this quest. Our first goal is to encourage your child to increase their water intake. We know that our bodies are roughly 70 - 80 % water and according to the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health more than half of all teens are not getting enough water. Increased water consumption has proven to treat and prevent a headache, improve digestion, and increase brain function, athletic performance, and energy levels. Our second goal is to decrease student screen time. A recent 60 Minutes report by the National Institute of Health found significant differences in the brains of some kids who use smartphones, tablets, and video games indicating a premature thinning of the cerebral cortex. The cortex is responsible for processing information from the five senses.
OUR 5210 SCHOOL PLAN : Each student will be offered a free water bottle (BPA free, top shelf dishwasher safe) in Crew and encouraged to carry it throughout the day. Students “caught” drinking water will be rewarded with stickers for their bottles. To support screen time we will again be participating in the national “Screen-Free Week”, April 29 - May 6. During this time we hope to encourage our students to unplug from digital entertainment and spend free time reading, playing, creating, exploring and connecting with family and friends. Attached you will find the goals from “Maine Health LET’S GO! 5210” https://mainehealth.org/lets-go (5 fruits/vegetables, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour of exercise and 0 sugary drinks a day). To support this challenge our Health and Wellness classes will be addressing individual goals which fall within the 5210 guidelines.
Scarborough Middle School
21 Quentin Drive • Scarborough, ME 04070-0370
SCARBOROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL Creating a Community of Learners for Tomorro w
Diane Nadeau, Principal
David Currier, Assistant Principal
HOW YOU CAN HELP : Please ask your child about their goal and encourage and support their efforts to succeed. The resource list on the back of this page may be helpful. Thank you in advance for your support with our 5210 initiative. Respectfully, 5210 Middle School Committee
VALUABLE RESOURCES Do you know how to monitor, limit and remotely turn off your child’s phone use?
● iPhones have a built-in screen time feature. You might want to check out the link listed in the SMS Family News - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/iphone-screen-time-how-to-use
● With other phones simply search the internet to find a free “Screen Time Parental Control” app that will be compatible to your phone.
Do you know how to monitor your child’s lunch and snack selections at school?
1. Log on to www.schoolpaymentportal.com (You can also access this on the SPS site under
Nutrition Program - Online Payments)
2. Click on “Parent Log-In”
3. Under “Cafeteria Balance/Transaction Information” you will see your student(s) listed. To the
left of their name it says “transactions” in blue. Click on this link and it will bring you to their
transaction history. It has the time the item was purchased, the item, the cost, and the student’s
remaining balance.
Want to help your child monitor their water intake?
Download the app “Waterlogged” found on the iTunes App Store here .
Scarborough Middle School
21 Quentin Drive • Scarborough, ME 04070-0370
48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
T (207) 883-4723 | F (207) 883-9728
www.scarboroughlibrary.org
Registration
requested,
but walk-ins
welcome!
Come meet
new friends
and have
fun!
Explore the World of Harry Potter February 12, 2019 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
For Students in Grades 5 thru 8
Sponsored by:
To register, call 883-4723 opt. 3 or email [email protected]. Parents of children under 10 must remain in the Library during the event.
@ the Library
Get “sorted” into houses
Play Quidditch, create spell duels & games using
“Parseltongue”
Take the Harry Potter trivia challenge
Explore characters and plots...and more!
Vacation Week @ The Library
Dungeons & Dragons with Sarah Thursday, February 21
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Ages 7 to 11 / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Ages 12+
We’ll be running short games to give new and experienced
players a taste of D&D. To register, call 883-4723 opt. 3 or
email [email protected].
Play-Based Parent & Child Workshop Ages birth to 3
Tuesday, February 19 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Offered in place of regular Tuesday story times. Exploration stations feature
toys that help children build skills in dexterity, creativity, and sharing. No
registration required.
Family Rag Doll Workshop with Author & Artist
Karen Richards Toothaker Ages 5+ with adult
Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm
Make your own rag doll to take home! For families with
children ages 5 and up. Younger children are welcome with
parent’s help. To register, call 883-4723 opt. 3 or email
Animal Tracks with Hannah Chamberlain
from Scarborough Land Trust Ages 5 to 10
Wednesday, February 20 from 10:30 am to Noon
Read winter animal stories and create an Animal Tracks Field
Guide. Head outside to find real critter tracks. To register,
call 883-4723 opt. 3 or email [email protected].
Teen Zine Workshop with Artist Nina Sophia Swart
Grades 6-8 Wednesday, February 20 at 6:00 pm
Create your own zine on anything you’re passionate
about and want to share. Think Snapchat and Instagram
in paper format! Supplies provided. To register, call 883-4723 opt. 3 or email
