| | 1/5/2010 10:42 AM |
The H1N1 Flu Mist vaccination clinic is this Monday, January 11, 2010, for South students only in the library. It will begin at 7:45am. Permission slips are required in order to participate. This clinic is free and optional.
Thank you. |
| | 11/9/2009 8:53 AM | There are many ways you can help our school. Here are some ways to get involved.
Library - Mrs. Gillat always needs help in the library with projects, laminating, copying, etc. Contact her at jgillatt@nsd131.org
Classroom Help - contact your child's teacher to see how you can help
After school safety help (crossing guard, monitoring, etc)
After school activities (Chaperone for Dance, etc)
Providing items for teach dinners during conferences.
For more information contact Jane at 465-5760. |
| | 11/9/2009 8:30 AM | Please call the attendance line 468-4741 if your student is absent. |
| | 11/9/2009 8:29 AM | There is no charging lunches here at South Middle School. Please make sure that your student has sufficient funds in his/her account. Lunch is $1.95 daily.
Students remember to bring you ID card with you everyday to scan for lunch. |
| | 8/28/2009 10:15 AM |
South Open House Sept. 8th 6-8pm (Tuesday) |
| | 8/21/2009 9:52 AM |
First Day August 25
Start times 1st bell 7:38 tardy bell rings at 7:45
Dismissal times 2:29
*The only supplies needed for the first day is paper and pencils (each teacher in each class will let the students know what is needed in that particular class.)
*Look for a letter from South Administration to be coming home with your student on the first day of school. ( very important information) |
| | 8/21/2009 9:50 AM |
Good news! South met all state reading, math, and language usage goals and made Adequate Yearly Progress. Overall,
• 89% of our students were proficient or advanced in reading, a gain of 11%.
• 82% of our students were proficient or advanced in math, a gain of 4%
The state is changing how it calculates whether a school has reached its goals. Under this new indexing:
• 93% of our students reached the reading goal
• 88% of our students reached the math goal
Because, we missed goals in the past our status is School Improvement Year 1*. Our plan is to again reach all state goals so that next year our school will no longer be identified for improvement.
We want to improve and are finding success with the following steps:
• Biweekly staff development focused on learning strategies to support students through differentiated instruction.
• Implementation of school-wide math practice during advisory time.
• Academic support class for students that provide additional math support,
• Target interventions aimed at students who struggle
South Middle School made tremendous gains 11 percent in reading and 4 percent in math. South staff recognizes the value of extracurricular activities and provides students a broad array of activities to participate in. The connection between athletics and academics creates lifelong learners with a commitment to education. |
| | 1/13/2009 10:32 AM | March 2009 (no specific date yet) South Middle School will be holding an all day health fair for sixth graders in the library. The fair will have different stations where the students can get thier vision screened, pulse and blood pressure checked, and height and weight measured. They can also learn about the harmful effects of tobacco, the importance of diet and excercise and be introduced to adult CPR. Treats, handouts, and stickers will be given away at each station. We hope to see all 6th graders there. Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions. She can always use parent volunteers to help check the students in. Thank you. |
| | 12/18/2008 12:05 PM |
Congratulations! 7th grade girls The team successfully finished the season at 15-0 beating Kuna last night in the championship game 47-27. The team worked diligently every day on the fundamentals while learning to focus on their strengths. Thanks for an awesome season ladies! |
| | 12/15/2008 2:38 PM | Free Dental Care to Idaho Children provided for families that cannot afford dental care starting with elemtary age. February 6th 2009 - Sign up today.
Western Treasure Valkkey Dental Society Dentists are providing FREE detnal check-ups, teeth cleanings and treatment of decay for Idaho children who do no have access to dental care.
Call your school nurse: 468-4740 asap or by January 16th.
Ask about the sealant program. Dental sealants act as a barrier against decay causing bacteria. |
| | 12/5/2008 1:34 PM |
AFTER SCHOOL MATH TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE AT SMS
After school math tutoring is now available to all 7th grade students. It will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday until 3:30 in room 904 with Mrs. Linker/Shires. Please make transportation
arrangements.
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| | 12/5/2008 1:14 PM |
Come to the Shrek Holiday Bowl dressed as your favorite holiday character. The dance will be from 6-9 ($4.00). There will be pizza, candy, and drinks for sale. Also, get your picture taken with group of friends for only $1 per person! 7th and 8th graders only. *Students W/ISS or OSS will not be admitted. |
| | 12/5/2008 12:06 PM | When dropping off your students here are South Middle School you need to be aware of the new signs that have been placed at the end of the parking lot as you enter. The signs are very clearly marked "One Way", "Do Not Enter" adn "Exit only". Please help use in making your pick up and drop off run as smooth and as safe as possible. Thanks - SMS Staff |
| | 12/5/2008 12:04 PM | 7th grade science students are officially embarding on a unit on genetics. We've learned about the structure of DNA and even built a Giant model that takes up the ceiling in 3 classrooms! Now we're going to learn how traits are passed on from generation to generation. Students will put their skills to the test in predicting the appearance of a guinea pig, Sesame Street characters, and even "alien" offspring. We'll wrap up the month with "science carols" that students will write and perform. |
| | 12/5/2008 12:01 PM | Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies. An estimated 3 million Americans have this allergy. This year, we have students with this tyhpe of allergry who require medication and a food allergic action plan. Parents, please be aware, when sending treats to school, do not send anything that might have peanuts in them.
-School Nurse |