Top row: Teen Press interviewed SBMS a
lumni, Isaac and Jacob Seigel-Boettner, whose short film "The Video Shop" premiered at the closing of SBIFF. Ninth graders Rockwood and Travis are traveling to Kansas City over the President’s Day weekend to compete in the National Youth Futsal Championship Finals.
Middle row: Stock up on winter and rain gear in our Warehouse! We have adult and kids' sizes.
Bottom row: After months of fundraising, 12 Bike Monkeys are headed to New York for the Youth Bike Summit. They'll meet with other youth bike clubs and have many stories to share.
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It's the SCOOP for February 14, 2019
Your weekly news from Santa Barbara Middle School
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(see details below)
Friday, Feb. 15 & Monday, Feb. 18: No School, President's Holiday Weekend
Thursday, Feb. 21: Parent Coffee, 8:30 am; 9th Grade Shakespeare Performance, 7 pm
Friday, Feb. 22: Signed Enrollment Agreement and Deposit Due for 2019-2020 school year
Wednesday, Feb. 27: 6th & 7th Academic Fair; 6th starts at 6 pm, 7th starts at 6:30 pm
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARENTAL CONTROL & INTERNET MONITORING
We often get asked about apps or websites that help parents control the websites their children visit and how to monitor their internet usage. Dr. Steve recommends Qustodio, a parental control app with excellent control and monitoring capabilities. Very highly rated. Learn more
here
.
WINTER & RAIN GEAR AVAILABLE IN THE WAREHOUSE
Come stock up on warm clothes and rain gear. Also, check out our worn wear rack for quality used items. Sizes for kids and adults.
RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS & DEPOSITS DUE FEB. 22
You should have received your enrollment contract via DocuSign for the 2019/2020 school year by now. Please be sure that you select your payment plan prior to signing. You have 3 options: pay in full, pay in two installments, or pay in 10 installments. Please be sure to select Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3, prior to signing. Please note: Only one parent will have been assigned to select the payment option in each household. If you haven't received your enrollment contract, please reach out to
Brandi.
CALLING ALL SBMS MUSICIANS! COME PLAY A GIG ON STATE STREET!
On Thursday, March 7, we have 2 hours to perform at Youth Interactive. We will bring a sound system, and you will get to play for an audience of adults and youths who are checking out the place and art on “First Thursday.” You can play as little or as much as you like. Please see
Daniel
to sign up and get details.
LAST CHANCE TO BUY AN AXXESS BOOK!
If you haven't already bought your 2019 Axxess Book, SBMS has restocked our supply. Available through the end of February, contact
Phoebe
to purchase yours today!
YOGA & PILATES DURING DIAMOND TIME
Everyone's invited for Yoga with Elyse during Diamond Time, 8:15 am on Tuesdays. There will be a Community Pilates class on Wednesdays at 8:15 am during Diamond Time (doors close at 8:20) starting February 13 with Michele Byrd.
SAVE THE DATE! 9TH GRADE SHAKESPEARE: THURS., FEB. 21, 7 PM
Ninth grade students are in the process of casting, memorizing lines, rehearsing, producing and directing SBMS' first production of William Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night.
SAVE THE DATE! 6TH & 7TH ACADEMIC FAIR: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27
Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting evening showcasing student work! Sixth grade Academic Fair starts at 6 pm; Seventh grade Academic Fair starts at 6:30 pm. Bring the entire family!
SAVE THE DATE! 8th GRADE ENGLISH/POETRY SLAM NIGHT: MARCH 12
Location: Breakfast Culture Club, 711 Chapala St. Date: Tuesday, March 12, from 6-8 pm
More details to come soon!
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MID-YEAR EXPEDITION INFORMATION
Below are websites for each trip. The websites contain Friday trip prep info, trip departure/return info, packing lists, and more. Please read thoroughly!
Gear for the Mid-Year Expeditions may be purchased at our school-run Warehouse; open Mon. 8:30-10am; Tues. 9:30-11am & 2:45-3:45pm; Wed. 2:30-3:30pm; Thurs. 9:30-11am; & Fri. 8:30-10am. By appointment: email
Erik@sbms.org
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Mountain Air Sports also is offering 10% discount to SBMS students on trip gear (must be on a trip packing list).
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FROM DEVELOPMENT
Mark Your Calendars!
We hope you're able to join the SBMS community for our Annual Spring Dinner & Auction Benefit on May 18th! Stay tuned for a Save the Date coming soon.
This is the largest community event of the year, and we need your help to make it a success! Auction Volunteers help with everything from decorations, to securing item donations, to working with students on art projects and performances. Join the fun by filling out the
Volunteer Sign-up Sheet here>>
and we'll be in touch!
Support your School at an Upcoming Party Book:
Guy's Poker Night: April 13, 2019, 5 - 10 pm
Hosted by Steve Byrd
Join a full house of SBMS dads for a Texas Hold 'em tournament, hosted by Steve Byrd! Buy-in is set at $100, and a spread of tacos, tequila, margaritas, and beer will keep you fed and hydrated as you play. Bust out early? No problem - buy back in or watch the games while playing ping-pong or corn hole. Prize money is divvied out among the top three finishers!
$125 per person to attend - $25 ticket to secure your spot, and please bring $100 cash to event.
RSVP to Steve here
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LIBRARY NEWS
GREAT READING FOR GROWN-UPS: NEXT BOOK ANNOUNCED
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
“Moving, hilarious, and intriguing, just like its unique, antisocial antiheroine. You will fall in love with Eleanor Oliphant.”
-New York Times
Books are available for sale in the library and office. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 8:45 am.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
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DELI NEWS
GET HOOKED! A WEEKLY SEAFOOD SUBSCRIPTION WITH PICK-UP AT SBMS
Get Hooked
is a trustworthy source of local and sustainable super-fresh seafood delivered to you at SBMS.
Get Hooked
was created by Kim Selkoe and SBMS alum Victoria Voss, two moms with expertise in sustainable seafood, healthy eating and our local fisheries.
As a Community Supported Fishery program,
Get Hooked
operates like a CSA. Customers subscribe for a customized weekly or bi-weekly delivery of the catch of the week. You will be provided with recipes, cooking tips and educational material about how your seafood was caught, the fisherman who caught it, and the fisheries of the Santa Barbara Channel. Sign up on our website
here
and select SBMS as your desired location for a convenient pickup on Wednesday afternoons (3-4pm, look for the cooler located outside of the deli). The first pick-up started on Wednesday, Feb. 6!
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PARENT ASSOCIATION
Hello Parents,
It was great to see so many of you last night at the the Parent Meeting
“Defining a Successful Childhood in a Pressure Cooker Culture”
by Dr. Steve Smith. Minutes are located
here
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Please join us
next Thursday, Feb. 21 for the Parent Parking Lot Coffee 8:30-9:30
am, and bring a mug! There is never a shortage of good conversation and a chance to meet someone new, even if you only have 5 min to spare, we encourage you to get out of your car and grab a cup of coffee with us.
Please note: the next Parent Meeting is only 3 weeks away-
March 5 at 8:30 AM
. We have a speaker coming from STESA (Standing Together To End Sexual Violence) to talk about this important topic and how best to address it with our young teens.
Have you decided how you are going to get involved with our Auction this year? I’ve got May 18 marked on my calendar – it’s going to be a great event! They are looking for help with the art projects in each grade and the 9th grade performance as well.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Parent Association social opportunities;
- 2/21: 7th grade “Club 2024” Parent Happy Hour 5-7 pm location TBA
- 2/21: 8th grade Parent Happy Hour at the Finch and Fork 5:30-7pm
- 3/21: All School Parent Night Out- While the Kids are Away… 5:00-7:30 pm at El Paseo. Light appetizers and no host bar. Look for the Evite in your mailbox!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Cheers!
Melissa
With Gratitude,
Melissa Cunningham
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HAVES & NEEDS
BIKE CARRIER FOR SALE
It’s the type that fits into a 2 inch hitch. It can hold 1 or 2 bikes. I’m selling it for $10. If interested Contact Ruben Lopez at
805/705-7443 or
email.
If you would like to list something for sale (that would be of interest to other SBMS families), please email
Christine.
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ON THE HORIZON
Monday, March 4
: Campus Open at 9 am; No Diamond Time
Tuesday, March 5
: Parent Meeting, 8:30 am
Tuesday, March 12
: 8th Grade English/Poetry Slam, 6-8pm
Friday, March 15: Early Dismissal, 2 pm
Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22: Mid-Year Expeditions (some may depart or return a day earlier or later)
Monday, March 25 - Friday, April 5: Spring Break
Monday, April 8: Classes Resume
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