Sneak peak from the End-of-Year Expeditions! Don't miss the Media Presentations next week: 6/7 Media Show on Wednesday, June 13, 7 pm
8/9 Media Show on Thursday, June 14, 7 pm
IT'S THE SCOOP for June 7,  2018
Your weekly eNews from Santa Barbara Middle School
UPCOMING EVENTS (see details below)
Friday, June 8: All Trips Return from End-of-the-Year Expeditions
Sunday, June 10 6th Grade Class Party at Leadbetter Beach, 4-7 pm
Monday, June 11: Recuperation Day (No School) 
Tuesday, June 12: No School
Tuesday, June 12 9th Grade Class Party at Padaro Beach Grill, 4:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 13 : Last Day of School; 6/7 Media Presentation, 7 pm
Thursday, June 14: 8/9 Media Presentation, 7 pm
Friday, June 15: Rites of Passage, Elings Park, 1 pm
NEWS FROM SBMS
END-OF-THE-YEAR EXPEDITIONS: RETURN TIME & INFO
-6th & 7th return at 4:30 pm at SBMS campus: please be prepared to take bikes and all gear home.
-8th returns at 6 pm at the SB Amtrak Station: please take home gear; bikes are to be picked up on Wednesday, June 13 on campus.
-9th returns at 6 pm at SBMS campus:  please be prepared to take bikes and all gear home.

RITES OF PASSAGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The end of year is almost here and  Rites of Passage is just around the corner next Friday, June 15 at 1 pm  in fact! W e need all hands on deck to make this a memorable event for our incredible 9th graders and their families . There are still many slots that need volunteers...van drivers, help with decorations, food set-up, etc...  

Please do your part if you can and help us make this day special for all involved, and when your child graduates others will do the same for you. Just click on the link and sign up, or sign your SBMS kid up to help:)


YEARBOOKS FOR SALE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 - BRING $10 CASH
If your child would like to purchase the 2017-18 SBMS Yearbook (all designed by students!), please send them to school on Wednesday with $10 cash.

ALL INVITED TO END-OF-THE-YEAR MEDIA PRESENTATIONS
Want to know what your child did for the past two week? Then come to the Media Presentations! These are your best glimpse into "life on the road!" These are signature events and all are invited - you don't want to miss this!
Wednesday, June 13 : Last Day of School, 6/7 Media Presentation, 7 pm, location TBA
- Thursday, June 14: 8/9 Media Presentation, 7 pm, location TBA

SUMMER HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS & PACKETS FOR RETURNING FAMILIES
This week we mailed home packets with information regarding next year (which should arrive for most local families by Saturday). The packets include next year's school calendar, the 2018-19 Community Handbook, summer office hours, and forms to complete and return to us by July 1. Also, summer homework assignments were emailed this week as well. You can find those assignments under Resources in the SBMS Hub. Please take some time to read through the information sent.

LET US KNOW WHICH SCHOOL YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND NEXT YEAR
If your child is moving on next year, please let Lilli know where they are enrolling. Please email   Lilli.
SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL
Knights, Elves, Magicians - Oh my!
Want to relive the magic from the SBMS Spring Dinner and Auction?  Check out photos from the event by photographer and SBMS parent Christina Jaramillo. 

Partybooks still available!
Party books are great ways to socialize and connect with the SBMS community, all while supporting your school! Whether it's a sunset sail, a backyard movie night, a family campout, or a song circle - there's a party book for everyone! The proceeds from all ticket sales go directly to supporting SBMS, so  sign-up and join the fun !
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Hello Parents,

The end of year is almost here, and Rites of Passage is just around the corner --  next Friday in fact. We need all hands on deck to make this a memorable event for our incredible 9th graders and their families. There are still many slots that need volunteers...Van Drivers, help with Decorations, Food Set-up, etc...  

Please do your part if you can and help us make this day special for all involved. When your child graduates others will do the same for you. Just click on the link and sign up, or sign your SBMS student up to help:)


CLASS PARTIES
6th Grade Class Party: Sunday, June 10, 4-7 pm at Leadbetter Beach, details to come from Grade Reps

*New Date for the 9th Grade Class Party:   Tuesday, June 12, 4:30-7:30 pm  at Padaro Beach Grill, details from Grade Reps

LOST & FOUND
Please check the lost & found closet at the end of the year to make sure there is nothing your child is missing from the school trip.

See you all at the Media Presentations and Rites of Passage.
Heather Copp

Thank you!

Parent Association Chair
LIBRARY NEWS
SHOW YOUR LIBRARY LOVE!  PLEASE RETURN ALL SBMS LIBRARY BOOKS!
ALL SBMS LIBRARY BOOKS ARE NOW DUE.
THANK YOU!  Luisa
SUMMER CAMPS
SBMS BIKING SUMMER CAMP! NEW
Come learn proper bicycle riding techniques on trails and basic bike mechanics, taught by the experienced staff of Santa Barbara Middle School. We'll explore the bike trails at Elings Park, Wilcox Preserve, and More Mesa. Must bring bike, helmet, & gloves. Lunch and snacks provided. Ages 9-13. Mon.-Fri., 9 am-3pm. There are 4 sessions:  July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3. $300/week. Santa Barbara Middle School, 1321  Alameda Padre Serra, Email  summercamp@sbms.org to sign up or for more info--or call 805-682-2989 x265.

Video Summer Camp for Teens - Create a YouTube Channel 
(non-SBMS)
summercamp'18 for teens in Santa Barbara that focuses on digital storytelling and film.
We will teach important tools to tell stories and will dive into stop-motion, cel animation, video, scripts and storyboards in this one-week intensive class.
What students learn will be great preparation for any school projects: documentaries, explainer videos, music videos, etc. Learn more or register here
ON THE HORIZON
ONLINE CALENDAR
Events for the 2018-19 school year have been posted on the online Google calendar. We recommend that you bookmark the calendar link, Click  here  to get the school calendar. You can also add the SBMS calendar to your Google calendar! 
Important Links & Contact Info
805-682-2989
Parent Association Contacts 

Parent Association Chair

Vice-Chair

Co-Secretary
Jill Sagner 

6th Grade Class Reps

7th Grade Class Reps
 
8th Grade Class Reps

9th Grade Class Reps
If you are interested in available positions in the PA, please contact Heather Copp. Thank you.