A Newsletter for the Sandy Springs Charter Middle School Community ♦ Dr. Emily Abrams Massey, Principal ♦ Ms. Alisha Lyas Jones, Curriculum Assistant Principal ♦ Ms. Sabrina Taylor, Curriculum Assistant Principal

April 24, 2015

SSCMS

At a Glance

Milestone Testing

April 16th-30th

May 12th

7th & 8th Grade Spring Concert

May 14th

6th Grade Spring Concert

May 15th

8th Grade Dance 5:30-9:00

May 22nd

Last day of School

♦ 8750 Pride Place, Atlanta, GA 30350 ♦ 770.552.4970 – phone (English/Español) ♦ 770.643.3334 – fax

http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/sandysprings/Pages/default.aspx

Title I School Commitment: Sandy Springs Charter Middle School qualifies to receive federal funds under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I Part A for the 2012-2013 School Year. Our school has been designated as a Title I School.

Stallion News

SSCMS family,

We have had a great week! Our students are adjusting to the new Georgia Milestones

Testing format and we are still one week away from completion. Continue to encourage

them to stay focused, strive for mastery, and give 100% of their effort. Do The Work!

We want to also apprise you that there will be limited access to the building due to

construction this summer. This summer will be critical as we are building out additional

classroom spaces. In an effort to not impede the construction we will rethink our

summer school program and move into a Maymester mode. Next week, students will

receive their last progress report that will be used for honors and for determination of

summer school. Those students who need support with mastery will receive a letter

requesting that they stay for Edgenuity and teacher support until mastery is reached.

The dates and letters are forthcoming from Janet Lane, graduation coach, who will

support coordination of the effort. We will also send acceleration information out for

those students who would like to move forward with their next level curriculum via

Edgenuity as well.

It is hard to believe we are 20 days away from the end of the school year, and what a

great one it has been. We ask that you check the calendar for honors day celebrations,

music performances, and finals for semester grades. Please make sure you are in

constant contact with your child’s teacher and know where they stand with mastery.

Learning is collaborative and we need your support. Do not hesitate to call on us if you

need us!

Appreciative, I Am

Dr. Emily Abrams Massey, Proud Principal of SSCMS Email me at masseye@fultonschools.org Follow me on Twitter @SSCMSStallions

Let the Voting begin!

Voting for the contest will occur online from 9am on April 15th - midnight on April 24th. If Ms. Cowart

wins, SSCMS wins!

Hi Everyone! Please don’t forget to vote for Natalie Cowart for the Fox High 5 Teacher! Here is the direct link to vote for her! http://myfoxatlanta.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=V&c=170278#SD For more information about the contest, see page 2.

For more info, see page 2.

Package of Hope…

Vote for Cowart!

Voting for the contest will occur online at www.myfoxatlanta.com from 9am on April 15th - midnight on April

24th. The teacher with the most votes wins $2500 for his or her school

provided by Montlick & Associates!

Here’s the link! Vote for Cowart!

http://myfoxatlanta.upickem.net/engine/Votes.aspx?contestid=170278

Featuring Ms. Natalie Cowart

SANDY SPRINGS MOURNS LOSS OF EVA GALAMBOS

The driving force in the creation of Sandy Springs and city’s first Mayor loses battle with Cancer.

SANDY SPRINGS (April 19, 2015) Eva Galambos, 87, who led the charge to create the City of Sandy Springs and served as the City’s first mayor passed away, losing her battle with cancer.

http://sandyspringsga.org/Home/Components/News/News/106/17?backlist=%2fgovernment%2fci

ty-council%2fmayor-and-council-meetings

FYI…

FYI…

Sandy Springs Charter Middle School PTA Bulletin

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School Governance Councils

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is time for the election of new members to the School Governance Councils at Cohort 2 schools.

Each Cohort 2 School Governance Council (SGC) has one parent/guardian position open for

election. Parents or guardians of students who will be attending a Cohort 2 school during both the

2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years are eligible to run for the parent/guardian position on

the SGC.

School Governance Councils (SGC) play a critical role in the success of the school. The SGC

works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the

school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement, and serve as school

ambassadors to the local community. Specifically, SGCs have the following powers:

Approve the school strategic plan and updates

Manage the Request for Flexibility process

Manage Seed Fund requests

Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations

Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy

Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance

Current SGCs have been an invaluable resource. They have proposed new and creative

approaches to meet the needs of students at their schools and have been instrumental in securing

approximately $8.7 million of Seed Fund money, over the last two years, to support those new

approaches.

If you are interested in running for a position on the SGC, please click on the link below to complete

and submit a Parent/Guardian Candidate Declaration Form by 5:00 pm on April 28, 2015.

School Governance Council Parent/Guardian Candidate Declaration Form

We are very excited about the work and value-add of our SGCs. We hope that you will consider

running for a position and voting in the SGC elections in May. In the meantime, to get more

information about the charter system or SGC elections visit the district charter system website

at http://www.fultonschools.org/en/about/charter.

Governance & Flexibility Team

Announcement for Military Families Please see the link below to find out about a camp for military youth ages 12-15.

Thank you for all you do for the children of Georgia! http://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/dod-camps/2015-

camps/2015_youth_camps/youth_camps/youth_camp_georgia.html

Georgia Parent Survey

The Georgia Parent Survey is also modeled after the student survey and contains 24 questions. Parents will be able to complete the

survey using their personal computers, smartphones or iPads. For parents that do not have access to the Internet, school administrators

might consider scheduling dates and times to allow parents to complete the Georgia Parent Survey at school. All parents should be

encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating.

However, there is no mandatory participation rate for parents. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the

Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not

be posted online. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.

Georgia Parent Survey: http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp

AVID Applications Deadline is May 1st Please encourage kids to submit their applications by May 1st –

interview notices will be sent by email or via phone call in early

May. These will be held after school at North Springs. Students can

either email me their applications (scanned/pictures are fine, as long

as I can read everything), or they can give them to their teachers,

who should pass them on to Ms. Turlington, who will mail them to

me here at NS.

Turlington@fultonschools.org

FYI…

Milestone Testing

April 16th-30th

We are off to a great start with Milestone Testing. Remember, testing will continue throughout next week. Parents,

thank you for your support as you make sure students are at school on time. Most importantly, a healthy breakfast

and plenty of rest will help students do their best! Also, please encourage your students to give 100% of their

effort and remember that mastery is 80% or higher.

SSCMS Music Department STARS Performance Program at Universal Studios, Florida 2015

EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday-April 29 8:00 PM. Report to SSCMS. 8:05 – 9:00. Luggage Check In (ONE suitcase and ONE carry-on bag per student) Luggage must be checked in to Ms. Pugh in the School Cafeteria no later than 9:00 PM.. Proper performance clothing is mandatory in order for students to participate and must be shown at check-in. All medications should also be checked-in with Ms. Pugh at this time. 9:45 p.m. Load buses

Students are responsible for placing their instrument and music (as applicable) and carry-on bag (if taking one) on their bus. We cannot wait on late students or late luggage arrivals! Bus assignments are completed at the discretion of the Music Directors and are not negotiable. Students may not change buses or seats during the trip.

10:00 PM Depart Sandy Springs Middle School 770-552-4970

8750 Pride Place NE Atlanta, GA

Thursday-April 30

Stop in-route for breakfast at your own expense. (1)

Change to Performance Attire

(Black Pants, White Dress Shirt, Black Dress Shoes)

7:45 AM Arrive UN ST, FL and meet Linda in bus parking lot.

8:00 STARS Entertainment coordinator will meet you in bus parking

8:10 Walk to the City Walk Lagoon Stage

8:20-8:50 Warm-up

9:00-9:20 Band and Orchestra performance

9:35-9:45 Choir performance 9:50 Return to the buses load instruments and change into park clothes

10:15 Hotel check-in at Country Inn & Suites 407-313-4200

7701 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL

11:00 PM. Lights out (We had a looong day, please do sleep)

Friday-May 1

7:00 AM Wake-up call

7:30-8:15 Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel

8:30 Buses depart the hotel

9:00-6:00 PM Islands of Adventure

6:30-8:15 Free time for shopping and exploring Downtown Disney

8:30-9:45 Dinner at Planet Hollywood with meal voucher

10:30 Hotel Check in.

Saturday-May 2

7:15 AM Wake-up call

8:00-8:45 Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel

8:45-9:00 Hotel check-out and load buses

9:00 Buses depart the hotel

9:30-5:45 PM Universal Studios

6:00-7:15 Dinner with a meal voucher at Hard Rock Café

7:15-8:15 Meet at the Universal Ball in City Walk for picture time and Blue Man ticket hand-out

8:30 Arrive at Blue Man Group for seating

9:00-10:45 Blue Man Group Concert 11:00 PM Depart for home

Sunday-May 3

7:30 AM Approximate arrival at Sandy Springs Middle School

Upon arrival we must put all instruments back in the Band and Orchestra Rooms.

Coming soon…

8th DANCE

End-of-Year Celebration/Party

May 15th

There will be food, music, friends, fun, memories to make, and even a

keepsake.

The window of opportunity to pay your dues is now closed.

Please direct any questions to Mr. Hill at HillJ2@fultonschools.org

or to Ms. Salters at Saltersa@fultonschools.org.

A Memo from the Dance Committee

Coming soon…

KUDOS to Mr. Hytowitz and the Yearbook Staff!

News…

YUM!

Café Conversation SSCMS offers a nutritious and convenient breakfast every morning at no cost to all students. This is a breakfast program designed to boost academic performance, behavior and attendance. The daily breakfast includes:

Both hot and cold whole grain entrée options

Fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice

1% and fat-free milk

Please take a look at the breakfast menus at

www.fcsnutrition.com, and consider joining the

SSCMS Café for a delicious breakfast!

Kim Redden

SSCMS Café Manager 770-552-4972

redden@fultonschools.org

Helping Children after a Loss

If you have a child who has experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or other close loved one, there is a FREE

weekend retreat for kids 7 years old to a high school senior. Camp MAGIK—Mainly About Grief In Kids

(www.campmagik.org) --is a having their weekend retreat April 24-26 (deadline is April 17th). Please contact

Rene Searles McClatchey, PhD, at rsm@saf.com, 404.790.0140, for more information.

From the Front Office: To support home learning, parents

have specialized parent access to

their Home Access portal via the

Fulton County website. Should you

need your login and password

information, simply contact one of

our front office staff, and they will

more than glad to walk you through

the process.

Want to Volunteer at SSCMS? http://www.fultoncountyschoolssafetysecurity.org/

Info about the Internet

Students who receive free or reduced lunch may qualify for

“Internet Essentials” through Comcast. This program gives

families the internet for only $9.95 per month. Additionally

they can order a laptop or desktop for only $149! Below you

will find the direct link to the online application.

http://www.internetessentials.com/

SSCMS Yearbooks Coming Soon

FYI… Who: 8th grade students

What: a dance

Where: SSCMS

When: Friday, May 15th

5:30-9:00

PAWS POPS for sale. Items

being collected for animals from

AHS wish list. All proceeds will

go towards the Atlanta Humane

Society. Thank you for helping

to support our furry friends.

More News…

Please bring your donations from the wish list to the media center.

Reward for class with the most donations! ;)

SSCMS

Building Alterations

SSCMS is undergoing a facelift

to include expansion and

upgrades to better suit the needs

of our students. Some of the

improvements will include more

classrooms, a STEM lab, and

changes in the media center to

accommodate 21st century

learners.

FYI… the books on the Georgia

Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl list can

be found at the Fulton County

Library. Take advantage of these

books over the summer.

For more information, please

contact Mrs. Howell.

howell@fultonschools.org

TAG INFO The following links will give you information and guidance on Summer Programs. Many are designed specifically for gifted students but there are as many open to students of all levels. Please look through the options if you are thinking of enrolling your student in a summer program this year. http://giftedatlanta.com/summer-programs/ They have a calendar set up each month. This is the one in our area, however it has events listed all over the metro area. Some are educational, some are just for fun: http://duluth.macaronikid.com/calendar/ Please feel free to email Mrs. Katie English at englishk@fultonschools.org for more information.

GA Milestone

Below are several resources that provide detailed information regarding the

Georgia Milestones. There is a webpage dedicated specifically to where these

resources are available. This can also be found on the GaDOE’s Georgia

Milestone Assessment webpage (see links below). Another resource that you

might find beneficial is a video developed to provide parents with an

explanation about Georgia’s Student Growth Model, which is embedded on

the GaDOE website as well.

Testing/Assessment

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-

Assessment/Assessment/Pages/default.aspx

Georgia Milestones Assessment System

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-

Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

Georgia Student Growth Model

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-

Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Student-Growth-Model.aspx

FYI…

Box Tops

Parents & Teachers,

Thanks for supporting our school! Our earnings goal this year is 5,000 box tops...We are currently at approximately 2800 box tops…Together, we can make our goal happen.

Keep clipping Box Tops and sending them into school from now thru May!

Top submitters by Grade!

6th grade

Mr. Hytowitz / Mr. Green

447 box tops

7th grade

Ms. Lawson / Ms. White

610 box tops

8th grade

Mrs. English

570 box tops

A Message from Amy about Book Fair… All volunteers, We need your help to make the BOGO Spring Book Fair a success! Please contact amyblockhawkins@att.net to sign up for the hours you are available to help out during the week of the Book Fair. This will include set-up, working the Book Fair, and the break-down. The Book Fair is scheduled for Monday, the 11th through Friday, the 15th. Thank you so much for your help! It will be a lot of fun!

SURVIVOR AR CELEBRATION Who: Students with Invitations

What: Survivor Treat

Where: SSCMS Cafeteria

When: May 6th @ 3:15

Why: Met AR GOAL for 3rd & 4th 9 weeks

Invitations will be distributed at the end of April.

AR INFO Keep reading! Keep testing! The last day to take tests to meet GOALS (10 points & 80% pass rate) for this semester will be April 28th. Celebration invitations will be delivered to students meeting GOAL.

Counselor’s Corner

Mrs. Russell

Mrs. Burgins

Jamie Burgins- 6th grade and 7th

grade boys support

Shinah Russell- 8th grade and 7th

grade girls support

What we do for students

School counselors provide programs and

support designed to promote student

achievement. “These programs are

comprehensive in scope, preventive in design

and developmental in nature” (American

School Counselor Association, 2012).

Our comprehensive school program consists of

the following components 1) academic, 2)

social/emotional, and 3) career development.

Individual Counseling

Small Group counseling

Parent Workshops

Mentoring programs

Core Curriculum (Classroom Guidance)

Special programs i.e. Anti-Bullying, BFF,

PALS, Transitions,

Support for Teachers

Student Support Team (SST)

Resources for mental health

College and Career Awareness

College & Career

Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)

This year students will use Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) for

career exploration and planning. Each student will obtain their access

information, complete career interest inventories and 8th grade students will

complete their four year high school graduation plan. The career inventories

and the high school graduation plan are designed to meet the Bridge Law

requirements.

College/Career Lesson(s) On Wednesday, March 04, students were engaged in

a lesson on career choices “putting all the pieces together”. During the lesson

students identified their interest & developed a career goal. We will continue

the lesson on Wednesday.

What to look for? Success in Middle School Groups

6-8 grade STEM opportunity- A group of 6-8 girls have been select to

participate in the Tech Bridge program offered by Girls Scouts of Greater

Atlanta. The program is designed to spark interest in STEM careers, build

leadership skills, and provide mentorship.

Attention 8th grade Parents and Students North Springs Charter High

School Counselors visited our 8th grade students to prepare them for the

transition to high school. Students learned about opportunities and course

offerings. In addition, students had an opportunity to speak with their high

school counselor and choose their electives for next year.

9th Grade Night at North Springs Charter High School. Parents and

students, you are invited to attend 9th grade Night at North Springs Charter High

School on April 21, 2015 from 5:30pm -8:30pm. This event will provide the

students with an opportunity to tour the school and gain valuable information

about North Springs High School. We hope to see you there!

After-School All-Stars Janet C. Lane

Graduation Coach

SSCMS

770-552-4970 (133)

Lanej@fultonschools.org

Parent Survey This survey is for parents of

students who attend the After-

School All-Stars program.

Parents must have the

student’s lunch number to

complete the survey. Thanks

for your support.

http://ed-survey.gsu.edu/netq/index.php?sid=38827&lang=en

Sweep Bus Update:

Please let contact Janet Lane at

770-552-4970 (133) if your

child would use a stop at the

Stonington Apartments.

The stop would cover The

Reserve, Stonington, and

Celebration Apartments.

These complexes are located

on Roswell Rd all next to each

other. If there is enough

participation, this stop will be

added in January. Please email

me to let me know if your

child would use this additional

stop.

After-School All-Star updates:

During Milestone testing, there will be no after school programming- April 16- May 1.

The After School All Star program will resume for students by invitation only on May 4 and will end for the year on

May 8. It will be a traveling camp and students will take a field trip every day that week, to such places as the

Bodies Exhibit, Fernbank Museum and Imax theater, a nature hike, Stars and Strikes, etc. Thanks for a great After

School All Star year. Look for the registration table in August when school resumes next year and sign up for the

After School All Star program!

Study Island Study Island math and language arts computer program is available for all students. The After-School All-Stars students have specific completion requirements. Parents are encouraged to have students complete the math and the language arts pretest. Students will log onto studyisland.com. The log in is the student’s firstintial.lastname@sscms (example J.Lane@sscms) The password is the student’s lunch number.

After School All Star Parents, Your input is needed. Please take time to complete the parent survey about the After School All Star Program. You will need your child’s lunch number as identification. The information will be used to assess and improve the After School All Star program. Thank you in advance for your input. If you have any questions or concerns you may email Janet Lane. Lanej@fultonschools.org

All Stars Parent Survey http://ed-survey.gsu.edu/netq/index.php?sid=38827&lang=en

POP CORNER

THE FIRST IMPRESSION I WANT TO MAKE

Have you ever asked yourself the kind of first impression you give to others? Are first impresions even important to you? Too a lot of people, first impressions are very, very important. Rather you’re at school, at the mall, spending time with family or making new friends, first impressions reveal a lot about a person. Therefore, it is imperative that others perception of you match the image and character you truly want to display. Here is a little exercise to help you determine your best traits. On the list below, circle four words that describe how you would like to be thought of when you meet another person for the first time. Once you’ve identified your four words, work towards matching your behavior to those words so your perception, how people view you, is really and truly what you want them to see. Have A Great Day. Rule-follower Serious Sensitive Creative Friendly Likes to study Polite Cool Confident A Leader Shy/Quiet Athletic Considerate Smart Sensitive Easygoing Outgoing Creative

~POP Ambassadors

POP CLUB

In the Spotlight…

Our 2015-2016 Professional of the Year is…

Adrianna Barron

Our 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year is…

Alana McLemore

TOTY & POTY

Congratulations!

Ms. Alisha Jones

Nominee for CLC Assistant

Principal of the Year 2015-2016

Alana

McLemore

is also

Nominee

for CLC

Teacher of

the Year!

Congratulations!

Dr. Emily Massey

The CLC Principal of the Year

2015-2016

Cowart’s Crew

SSCMS in Savannah!

In the Spotlight…

National Latin Exam Medal Results Congratulations Medalists & Ms. Masters!

Every year SSCMS Latin students participate in the National Latin Exam. This international exam is taken primarily by high school students. The following are our

medal results for the year: These are amazing results! The results continue the SSCMS trend of improving each year.

7th 8th Grand Total Gold 15 6 21 Silver 21 7 28 Bronze 18 11 29

Beyond the numbers are awesome stories: the student who doubled his score; the student who started the class in early October and nevertheless medaled; and the student who earned a gold medal after not participating last year.

7th Grade Medalists Aaliyah Brooks Ahmad Anderson Aleesia Lampkin Alex Vasquez Alma Mauricio Anthony Resendiz Brendan Carruthers Charles Turner Claire Johnson Cynthia Simpkins Daisy Fili Dion Green Donovan Miner Dream Nelson Dylan Mah Elijah Munoz Gabriel Kerven George Christman Jackie Anderson Jacob Diaz Javarii Koen Jennifer Hernandez-Garcia Jessica Hopper Joline Speck Julie Kandundu Kaleb Bamber Kamryn Ligon Kayla Lambert Keith Kpodar Kiana Melson Kiara Bradley Kiara Williams Lauren Devlin Lily Shafer Makena Maple Marwa Taqash Mclaren Christensen Melanie Bello Celis Michael Ford Mik-Dad Mahmoud Mike Lyons Neriyan Brown Nicholas Howley Omar Lopez Sage Driskell Sharon Ballestros Shikira Thomas Sullivan Biscan Tadeo Rivera Taliyah King Tyler Quillen Vancy Jackson Virginia Fuss Zoe Tillman

8th Grade Medalists Abigail Gilbert Amari Mosby Brison Roberts Cecilia Zabala Charles Plumly Conor Neuser Dorothy Sandoz George Gonzales James Hogan

Jason Aguilar K’Nhya Ligon Kerry Eiberger

Kevin Gonzales Kinsey Farmer Kota Gray Lena Viersen Madeline Berns Nevaeh Andrews Noel Amie Ryan Kwon Samantha Warren Stephanie Bullock William Fuss

In the Spotlight…

Science Olympiad

AJ Evansjelista, Joline Speck,

Jessica Forbes-Dacosta, &

Mathew Aguilar

ACADEMIC

BOWL

Spanish Team Here are their names and awards:

1. JORDAN SINGER - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (6th grade)

2. JESSICA CRAYTON - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (6th grade)

3. RUKHSHONA IBRAGIMOVA - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (6th grade)

4. KYLIE VIGNAUD - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (6th grade)

5. TASJA GRANT - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (6th grade)

6. Angelica Parker -_SUPERIOR LEVEL- BLUE RIBBON (7th grade) 7. Alexander Parker - SUPERIOR LEVEL - BLUE RIBBON (8th Grade) 8. Stephon Bland - SUPERIOR LEVEL -BLUE Ribbon (8th Grade)

Officer Johnson Officer Johnson is a wonderful asset to the SSCMS family. Not only

does he fulfill his duties as an officer, he also seeks every opportunity

to work with students. He became such a huge part of PBIS that our

discipline data has dropped immensely. Often, he takes the time to

talk with students about their academic success and their plans for

college. We are proud to have him here at SSCMS.

SSCMS Cheerleaders with the Atlanta Hawks

Cheerleaders!

SSCMS

BOGO Book Fair

May 12th-14th

In the Spotlight…

Mrs. Joy Sandoz SSCMS is happy to announce that Joy Sandoz has been selected as the volunteer that

has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education in our school. A luncheon will be held on May 15, 2015 to celebrate.

Thanks for all you do for SSCMS!

Atlanta Dogwood Festival On April 11th, the After-School All-Stars of Sandy Springs Charter Middle

School performed on stage in Piedmont Park. What a wonderful way to

spend such a pretty, sunny day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gntHoboArBE

Cheerleading Attention SSCMS Parents,

Tryouts for the School Year 2015-2016

will be in May. More information will

follow. For more information, see:

Coach McLemore

McLemore@fultonschools.org

Stallion Sports Track

Go Stallions Track Team!!!!!!

Please allow me to congratulate our track coaches and team for an amazing

showing at the Fulton County Schools track meet for middle schools this

weekend. Out of all middle schools represented our boys track team brings

home the 1st place trophy!! We are so proud of them. This is two years of

back-to-back wins and we look forward to the traveling trophy staying at

SSCMS again. (smile) Great work coaches and great work students. Pictures

forthcoming!

For more information you may contact Saudah Parsons, athletic

director, at parsons@fultonschools.org

Sports Information:

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Students who are interested in trying out for sports must have medical insurance in case of an emergency. Students can provide a copy of their current medical

insurance policy card or purchase school medical insurance for as low as $14.50 for the school year.

For more information, please call:

S. Parsons, Athletic Director

770-552-4970 x160

parsons@fultonschools.org

Media Center

Survivor AR Challenges

We had so much fun!

Survivor AR Challenge Memories!

SSCMS Teacher “Shelfies”

Remember this…

Daniel Narvaez, a student

at SSCMS, was

recognized by the

Governor and

Superintendent for

winning a $10,000 college

scholarship!

This is two of their favorite books!

This week in the media center…

Throw Back Thursday

FCS Central Learning Communities has challenged the METI in all of the middle schools to post “shelfies”

within their media center. We will accept the challenge by posting “shelfies” each week until the end of the

school year. You can view our posts in the newsletter or follow us on twitter @SSCMSMETI.

Celebrating Digital Learning Day SSCMS iSpy Scavenger Hunt

iSpy Students were given a list of random items

located around the school.

They were given an iPad and instructed to take pictures of each item they found.

Everyone joined in on the fun, as students searched for items that

required interactions with others.

In the end, they shared pictures. It was a lot of fun!

Thank you for visiting this

edition of the SSCMS

News online newsletter!

Opportunities…