It's the SCOOP for May 20, 2021
Your weekly news from Santa Barbara Middle School
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Dear SBMS Families,
SBMS is officially back on the road again! After a year and a half of Covid-19 contingencies and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and adjustments, we are thrilled to be relaunching our grade level expeditions over the next few weeks. On Monday, our sixth grade headed out down along the coast with our 9th grade leaders riding along beside them. After a beautiful ride to Ojai, they set up camp for the week. With a nutritious, tasty meal cooked by P.A. in their bellies, our sixth and ninth graders settled around the campfire for a night filled with stories, singing, laughter, and heartfelt gratitude. As the week progressed, our sixth grade cooled off in rivers, ate triple-decker sandwiches and strawberry shortcakes under sprawling oaks, and had time to connect and enjoy each other's company. We look forward to being able to share this experience with the other three grades in the coming weeks.
While our sixth grade is out adventuring, we wanted to share a community-wide Health & Safety update about a cohort in 8th grade that had a student test positive this past week. After initial contact tracing, we asked Cohort 8J to remain home for a 10-day quarantine. This 8th grade cohort will return to campus next week after sharing a negative PCR test result with the school. The group will also be tested twice with the rest of our 8th grade here on campus before heading out on trips. All of the cohort members other than the original positive student have received a negative test from their initial round of testing so far. As we continue to contact trace, we will keep you updated on any news and appreciate your efforts in respecting the privacy of our families and in helping keep our school community safe.
With these weeks feeling busier than ever, please continue to check your grade-level trip website and the SCOOP for the most up-to-date information as times and information may change. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office. We look forward to ending the year strong!
With gratitude,
Brian, Bianca, Erik, and the SBMS Staff
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END-OF-YEAR EXPEDITIONS
Below are the trip websites for each grade. Please check them often for updates and detailed information. While packing, please be sure to put your child's name on all of their belongings so they do not get lost while out on the road.
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PRE-TRIP TESTING
After our first handful of on-campus testing, we have discovered that we can test students faster than originally planned! Please see updated times by cohort below. Please consider laying low the weekend before your student's trip and practice safe behaviors so we can get out on the road.
Testing Schedule:
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7th Grade: Sunday, May 23 at SBMS from 12pm - 1pm
- Cohort 7C 12pm
- Cohort 7D 12:15pm
- Cohort 7E 12:30pm
- Cohort 7F 12:45pm
- Cohort 7G 1:00pm
- 8th Grade:
- Wednesday, May 26 at dropoff or first period
- Sunday, May 30 at SBMS from 4pm - 5:15pm
- Cohort 8H 4pm
- Cohort 8I 4:15pm
- Cohort 8J 4:30pm
- Cohort 8K 5:00pm
- 9th Grade:
- Wednesday, May 26 at dropoff or first period
- Sunday, May 30 at SBMS from 5:15pm - 5:45pm
- Cohort 9L 5:15pm
- Cohort 9M 5:30pm
If you can't make the testing time on Sunday, please get your child a PCR test Friday or Saturday. We are not responsible for the timing of results and students without a negative test will not be able to join the trip.
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MONDAY, JUNE 7
- Monday will be a half-day of normal school.
TUESDAY, JUNE 8
- Tuesday will also be a half-day schedule and is the last day of school for grades 6, 7, and 8!
- At 7pm, we will be hosting the 8th Grade Humanities Night Digital Showcase with Slam Poetry and Dancing Through History performances. Join the fun here!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9
- There will be no school this day!
- At 7pm, join us for an SBMS All School Film Presentation here! The film will celebrate this school year, our end-of-year trips, and all that we have accomplished.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 10: RITES OF PASSAGE
We look forward to celebrating our 9th Grade class on Thursday, June 10, at the beautiful Godric Grove. If you are a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade parent and would like to volunteer to help out on this special day, please see the Parent Association section below. Like last year, we will be following COVID guidelines and protocols, and the guest list may be limited for 9th-grade families. More to come!
When: Thursday, June 10 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
How to Watch From Home:
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, May 23
12pm-1pm 7th Grade Trip Testing at SBMS
Monday, May 24
7th grade departs on end-of-year trip
Tuesday, May 25
Wednesday, May 26
8/9 Grade Trip Testing during first period
Thursday, May 27
Friday, May 28
Sunday, May 30
4pm-5pm 8th Grade Trip Testing at SBMS
5:15pm 9th Grade Trip Testing at SBMS
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⚠️ WEEKLY SAFETY UPDATE ⚠️ |
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Vaccines are readily available for those ages 12- 15 now and appointments are easy to find! Please see the letter below from the Health Officer for Santa Barbara County and consider scheduling an appointment.
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FROM THE PARENT ASSOCIATION
2021 Rites of Passage Volunteers
Our 9th-grade students will be experiencing the Rites of Passage Ceremony on June 10, 2021, and it's time to mobilize volunteers.
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade parents! We would love your help! Setting aside a few hours on this special day to help out is an opportunity for you to connect with other parents, learn what this beautiful event is all about, and help make the 2021 event memorable.
Please sign up for a shift at the link below. Since the lower grade kids are out for the summer, they are welcome to help out, too!
Contact Kris Green kris.evergreen@gmail.com with any questions.
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SBMS FAMILY LOOKING FOR RENTAL
SBMS family looking for a small rental for this coming school year, starting from the end of August 2021 to mid-June 2022. Open to any creative opportunities: home sitting, ADU, guest house, studio, or 1 or 2 BR, space just needs to sleep 3. Give us a call or send an email if you know of any SBMS family looking to rent a guest space for the school year. Thanks so much!
The Work Family
805-705-7591
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HANDMADE EARRINGS SOLD BY COHORT 6A
Please support My Daisy Goods, started by a group of our sixth grade students. You can order beautiful and one-of-a-kind beaded wire earrings or resin-made studs.
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ADHD EXPERT WEBINAR:
EXPERT: Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, June 8 @ 1pm U.S. Eastern Time
This webinar will elucidate the neurobiological, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors that predispose those with ADHD to develop eating disorders and body image problems, and outline the best treatment strategies for moving beyond eating challenges. Learn more and register here.
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ON THE HORIZON
Please note that dates and events are **subject to change** and updates will be communicated.
May 2021
Monday, May 31 - Friday, June 4: 8th Grade EOY Trip
Monday, May 31 - Sunday, June 6: 9th Grade EOY Trip
Monday, May 31: Memorial Day - No school for those not on trips
June 2021
Monday, June 7: Normal School Day (Half-Day)
Tuesday, June 8: Last day of school for grades 6/7/8 (Half-Day)
Tuesday, June 8: 8th Grade Digital Showcase - Humanities Night
Wednesday, June 9: No School, Media Night
Thursday, June 10: Rites of Passage
2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
July 2021
Tuesday, July 6: SBMS Parent Book Club
August 2021
Monday, August 30: Diamond Day for Incoming Families
Tuesday, Aug. 31 - Friday, Sept. 3: Orientation Week with Orientation Ride
September 2021
Monday, September 6: Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 7: First Day of Academic Classes + Electives
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