Sedgefield Middle School PTO
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Monday, March 16 - End of Year: State-wide school closures mandated by Governor Cooper in response to COVID-19. School will not resume for the 2019-20 school year. All events, before- and after-school programs suspended.
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General News and Information
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Principal Update with Ms. Miracle (5/17)
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Prospective Parents.
On Thursday, May 14, SMS held a Zoom presentation for new Spartan parents and guardians.
Click here to review the presentation
we shared with rising sixth grade families. This document provides an outline of new goals and targets for the school. More information is coming regarding goals for the upcoming school year as we gain final feedback from stakeholders.
Current Family Surveys.
We need your feedback on how this year went with both traditional and remote learning. Links for the surveys are below, one in Spanish and one in English. Please take the time to complete this survey prior to Friday, May 22. Once processed, we will work to provide collective feedback.
- Spanish: https://forms.gle/qAYnQHqQP94ABftAA
- English: https://forms.gle/EdfTKP4jLE5PyU9c7
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Thursday, May 28 - Virtual Event for Sedgefield Middle School New Families
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Incoming Spartan families and students, we would like to connect with you! We have an upcoming event to introduce our new principal, Ms. Sheena Miracle, hear an update from our incoming PTO President, Jenn Loeffler, and answer any questions you may have about the 2020-21 school year.
On May 28, incoming students AND parents/guardians are invited to join us for a Facebook live event at 6 p.m. Please see log in information below. We look forward to seeing you on May 28!
May 28, 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Facebook Live for New Spartan Students & Families
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A Huge Thank You to our 2019-20 SMS Sponsors!
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The SMS PTO would like to thank each and every sponsor of our inaugural, 2019-20 Empowering Extraordinary campaign. The funds donated by the businesses listed below had a direct impact on the education each of our scholars received and we cannot thank them enough for their support.
For services now and in the future, please consider patronizing our sponsors (click to learn more about them):
Neighborhood Associations
Educational Enrichment
Financial Advisors, CPA & Law
Local Health Care
Local Retail
Real Estate
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SMS family - put your school pride and solidarity on display during this time apart by printing a #spartanstrong poster and posting it in the window of your home or office.
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Stock Up on Spartan Spirit Wear
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Are you interested in purchasing Spartan spirit wear? Now is the time! We launched a new spirit wear site this spring to bring students, families and staff affordable spirit wear options in a variety of styles.
Check it out and order online today!
Please note - all orders will be shipped to your home address during our school closure.
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Get Ready for the 2020-21 School Year - Order School Supplies Today!
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Order your supply kit for the upcoming school year now through July 19. Kits will be delivered directly to Sedgefield Middle.
Kits are available for both your scholar and your scholar's classroom:
Student kits: $37.72
Classroom kits: $42.75
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PTO Volunteer Opportunities
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If you are interested in learning about PTO volunteer opportunities for the 2020-21 school year, please contact our nominating chair,
Amy Watson. Even during this time of uncertainty, we are planning for next year and look forward to your participation. Thank you!
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It's Not Too Late - Order a Yearbook by May 25!
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Yearbooks for the 2019-20 school year are now on sale! Each yearbook features 100 color pages of our scholars' favorite memories.
Orders are due by May 25. Only 100 yearbooks will be produced this year and nearly half have already been ordered. Don't delay! You may
click here to order online. Cost is $25 per yearbook.
Know of a local business that would like to advertise its products or services to our school community? Ad space is available! Cost is $10 for a half page; $20 for a full page.
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News and Information During
COVID-19 School Closure
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Remote Learning Plan for Sedgefield Middle
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Beginning on Monday, April 6, students at Sedgefield Middle School began a remote learning plan that provides instruction and guidance on new standards and content for the fourth quarter. The goal is to provide students access to instructional material to support the mastery of standards associated with each content area they are currently enrolled.
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COVID Free and Reduced Lunch
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Has your family income changed? It’s not too late to apply for Free or Reduced Price Lunch. Even if you have applied and been denied in the past, you can reapply online. Please
click here for the application.
If students are approved for meal benefits or they attend a CEP school you could be eligible for additional services.
For complete details about the program from CMS,
click here
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Student Self-Care Tips for Virtual Learning and Mental Health Crisis Resources
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Additionally, Ms. Means has office hours Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Scholars may request time for a one-on-one or a group Zoom with friends.
E-mail Ms. Means
for the meeting ID and personal appointments.
To access additional mental health crisis resources, please click here (
English
or
Spanish
) for helpful information.
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School Closure Food and Meal Resources
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CMS Grab and Go Meals
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is providing grab and go meals while schools are closed. Lunch (and breakfast for the next day) will be served in participating school - including Sedgefield Middle School - parking lots. Meals are free for anyone 18-years old and under.
Meals are distributed Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
State Texting Tool to Access Food for Children
North Carolina parents who need food assistance for their children may text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.
Additionally, No Kid Hungry NC has created a map of local school sites, community organizations and food assistance programs across North Carolina where families can access food. The interactive map can be viewed at
nokidhungrync.org/covid19/ and is updated daily.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Food Distribution Through Community Organizations
Following is a list of community organizations offering lunch and breakfast food distribution during the school closure:
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Free Spectrum Internet Access
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Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
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