Photos from around campus! Top row: 7th graders have chosen a professional writer (author, songwriter, screenwriter, poet, or journalist) and are busy taking notes in preparation for writing their researched-based "journal entries." Bottom row: Kara in guitar class & photo from photography class by 6th grade Samantha.

UPCOMING EVENTS (see details below)

Friday, January 25: Sunrise Swim, 6:45 am at Leadbetter Beach

Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 11:  Teen Press to Cover SBIFF

Monday, February 4: No Diamond Time; Campus Open at 9 am

Tuesday, February 12: Parent Meeting, 7 pm

Thursday, February 14: No School; Staff In-Service

Friday, February 15 & Monday, February 18: No School; President's Holiday Weekend

NEWS & EVENTS 

GROWTH MINDSET GRADES

Thank you to all parents who were able to attend Tuesday morning's Parent Meeting on Growth Mindset. As discussed in the presentation, you can expect to see students' behavior grades replaced by two growth mindset grades- internal and external.  Here is the rubric  that students and teachers will use to assess students' approach to learning. Here is the link to the  TED Talk  we watched and to the  Khan Academy video  students and parents watched.

FROM THE REGISTRAR'S DESK

The 2018-19 first semester ended on 1/18/19. Report cards will be mailed home early next week. If you need official transcripts, please email Lilli . Please include where to send the transcripts. Any questions regarding transfer of records, please contact Lilli in the SBMS office. 

INDEPENDENT HOMEWORK CLUB AVAILABLE TO SBMS STUDENTS

An independent Homework Club meets most Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 pm and is open to SBMS students. Homework assistance and tutoring is available. For more information email  Alex .

SAVE THE DATE! 9TH GRADE SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE: WED., FEB. 21, 7 PM

9th grade students are in the process of casting, memorizing lines, rehearsing, producing and directing SBMS' first production of William Shakespeare's  Twelfth Night  (yup, we've never done it!)

SAVE THE DATE! 6TH & 7TH ACADEMIC FAIR: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27

Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting evening showcasing student work! 6th grade Academic Fair starts at 6 pm; 7th grade Academic Fair starts at 6:30 pm. Bring the entire family!

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 . Mountain Air Sports also is offering 10% discount to SBMS students on trip gear (must be on a trip packing list).

FROM DEVELOPMENT

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Auction Open House and signed-up to be a volunteer for this year's Auction! If you weren't able to attend, but would still like to sign up to support the event, please fill out the  Volunteer Sign-up Sheet here>> and we'll be in touch!

And don't forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 - we hope you'll join us for this amazing community event! 

With gratitude,

Phoebe & V 

LIBRARY NEWS

Our SBMS Great Reading For Grown-Ups! discussion of THE STRANGER IN THE WOODS was alive with questions, opinions, and wonder! How was it possible for the hermit to survive without fire in the woods of Maine for 27 years? Was his criminal sentence justified? Is it understandable that he did what he did? Is it understandable why, when and how he did it? Is there a part of one's soul that can romanticize, and therefore yearn, for a similar experience? Within the comforts of community, tea and cookies, we pondered, we shared and we tried to understand the radical, austere and solitary movements of  “The Last True Hermit.” 

Our next Great Reading For Grown-Ups! title will be announced soon! PLEASE JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

DELI NEWS

NEW FRIDAY MENU

This Friday we are changing up the Tri-Tip Fridays and doing Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with a Kohlrabi Slaw, Vegetarians will have the same slaw with a teriyaki grilled portabello! Side condiments will be a spicy mayo, pepperoncinis, and Pineapple Red Onion Salsa. Provolone cheese optional. Same price! Same love!

BAKE SALE & BAKED POTATO WEDNESDAYS

Help twelve of our 8th & 9th grade Bike Monkeys attend the Youth Bike Summit in NY! Baked potatoes are for sale in the Deli on Wednesdays for $4. Ongoing bake sales for $1 are happening, too! Cash only.

ARTICLES WORTH SHARING

Students Learn from People They Love by David Brooks, New York Times . 

What teachers really teach is themselves — their contagious passion for their subjects and students. It reminded us that children learn from people they love, and that love in this context means willing the good of another and offering active care for the whole person.

PARENT ASSOCIATION

Greetings Parents!

Thank you all for coming out to the presentation on substance abuse this week, and also a huge amount of gratitude to Alex Zemekis! It was nice to see you at the Parking Lot coffee this morning and have the chance to catch up as I have been away fro a couple of weeks.

In case you missed it last week: Here is the rubric  that students and teachers will use to assess students' approach to learning. Here is the link to the  TED Talk we watched and the link to the  Khan Academy video  students and parents watched.

Parent Meeting: February 12, 7 pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances our February speaker for the Parent Meeting had to reschedule so the speaker will be Steve Smith on February 12 at 7 pm ; topic TBA. Dr. Yang will present on Social Media and Cyber bullying at our April meeting on the 16th at 7 pm. The March meeting will take place on March 5 at 8:30 am- speaker TBA. Apologies for the changes!

Songfest Update

Getting excited about Songfest on April 27? We are! This event is an SBMS favorite not to be missed...all about the spirit of courage, talent and having fun! Please contact Melissa Cunningham to see how you can help; we need a Songfest chair or team of co-chairs to make it run smoothly!

With much gratitude,

Melissa

COMMUNITY EVENTS

PARENT WORKSHOP: Navigating the digital & gaming age with our youth

Sunday, January 27, 2019, 3-5:15 pm at Deckers (6601 Hollister Ave )

Free parent workshop will feature 2 speakers and breakout groups where you will learn strategies on how to support youth responsibly with their devices. Understand the impact of screens on brain development. Learn to identify signs of cell phone and gaming addiction. Learn how to start the conversations with your child and set healthy limits around devices. RSVP here. One of the presenters, Alia Aizenstat, is an alum of our school. You can read more about Alia here.

AHA! AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SPRING 2019 FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS

AHA! is enrolling for their AHA! (Attitude, Harmony, Achievement) after-school groups. This opportunity is specific to 9th grade students. AHA!'s mission is to provide a space for teens to feel safe, seen, and celebrated. After-school groups are the most direct avenue to this goal. 

They have openings in all of the groups, and students can receive ample community service hours, leadership skills, and social-emotional learning. Some diverse group topics consist of digital responsibility, relationship repair, public speaking, and biases awareness. To view the Spring 2019 flyer, click here for English and click here for Spanish . For more information, visit www.ahasb.org.

HAVES & NEEDS

NORDICTRAK FOR SALE

$250 OBO. If interested, contact Colin. More details can be found here.

If you would like to list something for sale (that would be of interest to other SBMS families), please email Christine.

ON THE HORIZON

Thursday, February 21: 9th Grade Shakespeare Performance, 7 pm

Friday, February 22: Signed Enrollment Agreement and Deposit Due for 2019-2020 school year

Wednesday, February 27 : 6th & 7th Academic Fair; 6th starts at 6 pm, 7th starts at 6:30 pm

Monday, March 4 : Campus Open at 9 am; No Diamond Time

Monday, 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