HEALTH & PREPARING FOR TRIPS NEXT WEEK

The weekend before expeditions is a time to focus on health. We recommend no sleep-overs and getting plenty of rest. Because we have had so many students out with sore throats, colds and even flu, we want to be extra careful in order to have a healthy trip.

If your student is fever-free and feeling fine for 24 hours before we depart, all should be fine. If your student is running an elevated temperature  within 24 hours of departure, please keep them home.  Symptoms may become amplified on the trips and illnesses may spread.  It may be possible that your student could join their group later -- but only if they are completely recovered. 

The SBMS office will be open from 10 am to 2 pm next week. Messages will be checked daily. Please let the office know if you need to reach the trips or if you need assistance joining a trip late.
-- To the journey from Lilli and Victor

DAY OF SILENCE

On Wednesday morning, our 9th grade Council of Nine and our Community Action Club came together to plan a Day of Silence as we joined the nationwide movement  to commemorate and pay respect to the 17 victims in Parkland, FL, who lost their lives a month ago. Students circled up in the Lotus to quietly pay respects to those 17 victims, as well as to recognize other groups who also have lost their "own voice" to fight for the change they desire. In conclusion, the 9th grade council left students with a sense of empowerment and hope by sharing with them some concrete action steps that all of us can take to ensure that our own voices are never silenced. Click here for the "empowered" action list.