Top Row:
SBMS Lego Robotics team won first place for Robot Design last weekend in Camarillo. The practice tournament was a great warm up for the qualifying tournament in November. Since August, the team has been working hard on programming, and their Space presentation that scored well with the judges.
Bottom Row:
The all-school book club discussion of and creativity session about
The Giver
was held on Tuesday. We had many thought-provoking conversations!
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It's the SCOOP for November 1, 2018
Your weekly news from Santa Barbara Middle School
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(see details below)
Friday, November 2: Sunrise Swim, 6:45 am
Saturday, November 3: Parent Work Day, 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday, November 3: 9th Grade Family Party
Monday, November 5: No Diamond Time; Campus Open at 9 am
Tuesday, November 6: Parent Association Meeting, 7 pm
Monday, November 12 & Tuesday, November 13: ERB Testing for 7, 8, & 9th Grades
Monday, Nov. 12 - Wednesday, Nov. 14: 6th Grade Retreat to El Capitan
Tuesday, November 13: Early Dismissal, 2 pm
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NEWS & EVENTS
HELP (AND WHEELBARROWS, SHOVELS AND PITCHFORKS!) NEEDED FOR PARENT WORK DAY ON NOV. 3
Many hands make light work! We need your help on campus on Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 am - 1 pm. We have several projects to complete, including landscaping, washing vans, sorting "dorkage" (lost and found), and more.
For the landscaping project, we need wheelbarrows, shovels and pitchforks in addition to people power. Regenerative Landscape Alliance (ReGen.coop) members will also be volunteering and will be guiding the landscaping work that day. It is recommended that you wear close-toed shoes and garden gloves.
If you plan on attending the Parent Work Day, please RSVP with the number of people to
Christine here. Middle school-aged children or older are also welcome. Lunch will be provided.
9TH GRADE FAMILY PARTY
9th Grade Padaro Beach House Party! Saturday, November 3, 1-4 pm. Beachside drinks and nibbles together to cap off our SBMS work day? Yes please!!! See your grade rep email for details. Families and siblings welcome!
DIRECTORY & PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Just a friendly reminder that the information in our school directory (online in The HUB and printed version) is provided by the school as a courtesy and intended to facilitate communication between parents for school-related matters. Please do not use the directory to generate mailing lists or for any advertising, promotion or non-school communication.
IMPORTANT! ERB TESTING ON NOV. 12 & 13 - PARENTS PLEASE READ
On November 12, we will begin ERB testing for the 7th-9th grade students. November 19 and 20 will be 6th grade testing. On those dates, please make sure that your child arrives at school:
- well-rested
- having eaten a healthy and hearty breakfast
- with their laptop fully-charged (required), and their laptop charger... we don't have enough for everyone!
- a book to read if they finish early
- a snack
Remember that November 13 will be an early dismissal at 2 pm. If you choose to opt out of ERB testing, please inform
Bianca
and
Colin
by November 8. If your child misses either or both days of ERB, we will have make-ups held during Diamond Time the week of November 26-30 in Jenna's room, proctored by Colin.
EXCESS FRUIT?
Do you have excess oranges, apples, pomegranates or Asian pears? Please bring them to the deli and Nina will make citrus-ginger shots with our students. Questions? Email
Nina
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES FOR 6TH GRADE: RETREAT & ERBs
- Monday, Nov. 12 - Wednesday, Nov. 14: 6th Grade Retreat to El Capitan
- Thursday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Nov. 16: regular school hours for 6th Grade
- Monday, Nov. 19 - Tuesday, Nov. 20: 6th Grade ERBs (dismissal times vary)
Please look for an email from Jenna to all 6th grade families with details.
COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Here's a reminder that confidential counseling and psychotherapy services are available on campus for SBMS kids and families. Contact Dr. Steve Smith, licensed psychologist (PSY20096), at
sparccal@gmail.com
for more information.
8TH GRADE RETREAT WEBSITE
8th Grade Parents: please take time to read through the information compiled in this
2018/19 8th Grade Retreat Website. The 8th Grade Retreat will be held on Dec. 20-21, and there is a parent-related activity that is part of the retreat.
LOST & FOUND
Lost and Found is spread out in front of the basketball court and planters.
SOUTH COAST COMPOSITE MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
Calling all junior high and high school students to join the inaugural season of riding, racing and fun! Training rides start in November and races start in February. Click
here
for the flyer. For more info, contact
South Coast Composite Mountain Bike Team.
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FROM DEVELOPMENT
The SBMS Annual Fund Has Officially Launched!
Every dollar raised during this eight-week campaign enhances SBMS programs this school year, supporting our students in their journey to becoming resilient, creative, lifelong learners. We've already raised over $165,000, and are hoping to reach 100% parent participation by December 14.
Good Things Come to Those Who Give
Every week through Dec.14 we'll be raffling a fun SBMS themed prize to one lucky Annual Fund donor. Enter to win by
donating now
,
and you will be eligible for all future weekly giveaways. The sooner you donate, the more chances you have to win!
Congratulations to Erin Riley, 7th Grade Math Teacher and Parent, for winning last week's Raffle Prize of $50 in SBMS Warehouse Credit!
Donate today
and you could win next week's gift basket prize featuring everything you need to enjoy an autumn evening: a copy of the next SBMS Book Club Read, plus a bottle of wine, some tea, and sweet treats!
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FROM THE LIBRARY
Join The Conversation!
Great Reading for Grown-Ups discussed Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN. From Greek Mythology to the future and ethics of Genetic Modification, our FRANKENSTEIN discussion was rich in symbolism, questioning and what it means to be human. Blind Justice, Revenge, Kindness, Ethics in Science and the Human Experience were some of the many topics which surfaced during our conversation. Our next title will be announced soon, and we hope you too will Join The Conversation!
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DELI NEWS
Pasta Tuesday $5
Pay with a Deli Card!
Wildwood Wednesday
Ordering Lunches
You'll need to create an online account.
Click here
for more information about ordering, and click
here
set up your account and start ordering lunches. The SBMS password for new users is sbms5.
School Food Box Program
Food boxes are picked up in the morning every Wednesday in the Deli. All produce is certified organic and all locally grown for just $25 a week. Sign up
here
and choose SBMS as your pickup location.
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FROM THE PARENT ASSOCIATION
Dear Parents,
I hope you had a safe and fun Halloween! It was great to see so many of you at the Parking Lot Coffee last week; our next one won’t be until December 13, but I hope to see you at the Parent Meeting next week or perhaps at the Family Work Day this coming Saturday.
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**Attention parents who can’t make morning meetings***
We have a very special
Parent Meeting coming up next Tuesday, November 6, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
. Dr Andrea Kulberg from Mission Harbor Behavioral Health will be presenting on: “How to Understand and Help Your Anxious Teenager.” Teen anxiety is so prevalent, and many of us have experience with it as a parent or friend but need support and resources to find out how to help those we love cope with it. Dr. Kulberg is highly specialized in treating eating disorders of all types and severe anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is especially passionate about working with adolescents, and espouses a Family Based Treatment approach for anorexia, bulimia, and OCD. Please join us for this informative evening Parent Meeting.
Teacher Appreciation Week Needs You! 11/14-11/20
We are ramping up for Teacher Conference Week when we honor our fabulous teachers and host breakfast and lunch for them
every day of Conference Week
. There will be a Sign-up Genius going out this week from your Grade Reps, so please sign up early to help. If you have access to flowers to donate or wish to donate an entire lunch or breakfast, please contact your Grade Rep.
With Gratitude for all you do,
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ON THE HORIZON
Wednesday, November 14 - Tuesday, November 20: Career Study Week & Conferences
Thursday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Nov. 16: Regular School Hours for 6th Grade
Monday, Nov. 19 - Tuesday, Nov. 20: 6th Grade ERBs (dismissal times vary)
Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23: Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 28: 8/9 Switch Day
Thursday, November 29: Completing the Diamond Info Session for 8th Grade Parents, 7-8 pm
Friday, November 30: Sunrise Swim
Saturday, December 1: Open House for Prospective Families, 3-5 pm
Monday, December 3: No Diamond Time; Campus Open at 9 am
Tuesday, December 4: Parent Meeting, 8:30 am
Thursday, December 6: All School Town Meeting & Media Presentation, 7 pm
Friday, December 7: No School; Faculty In-Service
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