Top row: Bike Monkeys visit NYC! Over the holiday weekend, 12 SBMS Bike Monkeys traveled to New York for the Youth Bike Summit and took in some of the area's most well-known attractions.
Bottom row: 9th graders performing Shakespeare's Twelfth Night . Don't miss the performance tonight at 7 pm - all are invited!
It's the SCOOP for February 21, 2019
Your weekly news from Santa Barbara Middle School
UPCOMING EVENTS (see details below)
Thursday, Feb. 21: 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
Monday, March 4: Campus Open at 9 am; No Diamond Time
Tuesday, March 5: Parent Meeting, 8:30 am
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!

SKI POLES NEEDED
The Winter Mountaineering Course is looking for old ski poles with snow baskets for the mid-year expedition. If you have any, please let Victor know.

PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND
Parents, please check the Lost & Found for any of your child's items. We'll be donating unclaimed items in the next few weeks! Lost & Found closet is located next to Jesse K's classroom and the Bike Monkey room.

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
Enrollment Contracts and the $1,000 Tuition Deposit is due this Friday, February 22nd. You should have received your enrollment contract via DocuSign directly to your email address that is listed in the HUB for the 2019/2020 school year. Please be sure that you select your payment plan prior to signing. You should have 3 options: To pay in full, to pay in two installments or to pay in 10 installments. In order for us to not have to resend you the document to sign again, please be sure to select Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3, prior to signing. To make your deposit electronically, please login to the Hub and select the View Forms hyperlink at the top of the page. 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! 

NO YOGA THIS TUESDAY, FEB. 26 & PILATES DURING DIAMOND TIME
Tuesday's Yoga with Elyse during Diamond Time is cancelled on Tuesday, Feb. 26, returning March 5. Community Pilates class with Michele Byrd on Wednesdays at 8:15 am during Diamond Time continues as scheduled. 

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!
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
Mark Your Calendars!
We hope you're able to join the SBMS community for our Annual Spring Dinner & Auction Benefit on Saturday, May 18. This year's theme is California Gold, and we'll be celebrating our home state's heritage, local cuisine, and incredible community. Stay tuned for ticket sales starting in March! 

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. 
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!
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.
PARENT ASSOCIATION
Greeting Parents,

Mark your calendars for the All-School Parent Night Out on the evening of Thursday, March 21, while our children are away on their mid-year expedition. We will be celebrating at El Paseo Restaurant from 5:00-7:30 pm. Light appetizers provided and no-host bar. Watch your email for the Evite.

Please join us for the next Parent Association Meeting  Wednesday, March 5, at 8:30 am  in the Lotus. Coffee and snacks beginning at 8:15. Elsa Granados, executive director from STESA (Standing Together to End Sexual Assault), will help us navigate this very important subject and how we can best communicate with and teach our children issues and behaviors surrounding sexual assault.

Songfest Season is coming up! Each year the PA helps out with promotion, volunteers, food and merchandise at this flagship SBMS event. The date this year is Saturday, April 27, and we have already gotten a good response of volunteers willing to help with the planning. It is not a huge commitment, and is a really fun group to be involved with. If you think this might be the right way for you to give back to SBMS, please email me here and look for the sign-up in late March.

Coming up!
  • Wednesday, March 5: Parent Association Meeting 8:30 am in the Lotus
  • Thursday, March 14: Parking Lot Coffee 8:30 am
  • Thursday, March 21: Parent Cocktail Party at El Paseo Restaurant, 5-7:30 pm

Have a great day!
With gratitude,
Melissa
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE Y
Once a month, the YMCA hosts a Saturday Night Y event for kids ages 11 to 14 at their facility from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (after the YMCA closes). They have Youth Development staff who come and facilitate event-themed games, activities, competitions, and provide snack to the teens! More info here .
ON THE HORIZON
Tuesday, March 12 : 8th Grade English/Poetry Slam, 6-8 pm
Wednesday, March 13 : Book Club Discussion, 8:45 am
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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