Thank you to the parents and students who helped enhance our campus at last week's Parent Work Day!
Photos include: Arielle and Linnea at last Friday's Living SB class; Jesse K's catapult class; Will's sailing elective; Ninth graders in the ocean at last weekend's Ninth Grade Family Party; Taj playing the guitar;
It's the SCOOP for November 8, 2018
Your weekly news from Santa Barbara Middle School
UPCOMING EVENTS (see details below)
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
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
NEWS & EVENTS 

IMPORTANT! ERB TESTING ON NOV. 12 & 13 - PARENTS PLEASE READ
On November 12, we will begin ERB testing for the 7th-9th grade students. Testing for 6th grade will take place on November 19 and 20. 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. 

NEW DUDE GROUP: DIAMOND TIME FOR 8TH & 9TH GRADE BOYS
There will be an 8th/9th Grade  Dude Group  starting Wednesday, Nov. 28 during Diamond Time. Some walking, some games, some talking, and a lot of goofin' around. It’ll be perfect for boys who have friends, want friends, want to hang out with other dudes (and/or get better at doing so), need a fun way to start the day, and who might have a gross joke to tell. It’ll be fun, informative, positive, obnoxious, and "dudetastic." Space is limited. Contact Dr. Steve ( sparccal@gmail.com ) for more info or to sign up your dude.

NINTH GRADE THANKS!
Gratitude: Our 9th graders had a blast at the beach this past Saturday. Big thanks to all families for the delicious food and drink, and an extra massive thank you to Tiffany and Frank Foster for hosting us!!! 

DONATE CANNED FOOD
It’s the season of giving and gratitude! Join COMMUNITY ACTION CLUB to help fill the shelves at the FOOD BANK this November! Please donate non-perishable, canned goods to our collection. Drop off donations at the top of the stairs near the Diamond Time room. And consider bringing a donation to your Parent/Student/Teacher Conference.

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 .

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. Retreat info can be found here.

DIAMOND TIME OPEN TO PARENTS
On Monday mornings, parents are invited to join Teresa and Julie Peyton in the school garden, and on Friday mornings, come find your bliss with Elyse in the Lotus.

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.
FROM DEVELOPMENT
The SBMS Annual Fund Continues into Week 3! 
Thanks to those who have supported the  Annual Fund , we've already raised nearly $180,000 towards our goal! This 8-week campaign raises critical funds that enhance our programs and support our school, students, and teachers this year. We're hoping for 100% participation among our parents, and every donation matters and helps us get that much closer to our goal. 

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 Lesley and Brian Sperling for winning last week's Raffle Prize of the SBMS Book Club Read gift basket! Thank you for supporting the Annual Fund!

Donate today  and you could win next week's prize of a bike tune-up from our Bike Monkeys! Whether it's a student's bike that needs some love after the Fall Expedition, or a parent's bike that is ready for a service, the Bike Monkeys and Jesse K. have you covered! 
FROM THE LIBRARY
Join The Conversation! Great Reading for Grown-Ups
Copies of our next book, THE STRANGER IN THE WOODS: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE LAST TRUE HERMIT by Michael Finkel are here. They are selling for $17.40 each and are now available in the Office and Library. The book club discussion will be held Thursday, January 17, at 8:45 am. It's both a page turner and reminder that there are so very, VERY many ways to live. Download the flyer here .
DELI NEWS
No salad bar or pasta on Tuesday, November 13.

Wildwood Wednesday

Locally Grown Kids

School Food Box Program $25/wk
FROM THE PARENT ASSOCIATION
Hello Parents,

We are off to a great start with parent volunteering and getting into the SBMS spirit! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us last Saturday at the Parent Workday. A little TLC and organization goes a long way, and we all appreciate you taking the time to help.

Please be sure to sign up for  Teacher Appreciation Week Here. W e still need quite a few spots filled, especially Thursday and Friday. Let’s celebrate and nourish our hardworking teachers and staff who give so much of themselves to each and every student. If you have never been to a Parent Teacher Conference at SBMS, prepare to see them shine and show how much they really “get’ your child. It is a wonderful moment in your child’s education!

The meeting minutes from this Tuesday's parent meeting on  “How to Understand and Help Your Anxious Teenager” with Dr. Andrea Kulberg , are available here, and the slides from her presentation are here . Thank you to all parents that came to the meeting and heard Dr. Kulberg speak- if you couldn’t make it please take a moment to read through the minutes and her presentation- it is very helpful information.

Questions or comments? Please contact Melissa Cunningham, PA Chair

Melissa Cunningham , PA Chair

PS: Please take note of this year's Grade Reps and PA Officers .
IN THE COMMUNITY
SBMS alum Jessica Adcock will be hosting a book signing for new children's book, "Julian is a Mermaid." The book is a New York Times critic's pic and one of Publishers Weekly's Best Picture Books of 2018. SHOPKEEPERS in the Funk Zone at  137 Anacapa Street, from 1-3 PM on Sunday, Nov. 18. Come join and meet Jessica!
ON THE HORIZON
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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