Thanksgiving Break: 11/25- 11/29
Picture Retake Info:
Monday - Pick Up is for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Breakfast and Lunch
Friday - Pick Up is for Saturday, Sunday and Monday Breakfast & Lunch
PICK UP TIMES ARE 1:00-1:30 on Both Days.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact
More than a meal:
Winter Athletic Update:
As you may have seen or heard, the School Board took action on Winter sports this past week. You will find some important information on our winter sports by following this link:
Parents: Please note the information regarding physical exams, as this has changed for this year. Also note that It is important to sign your kids up using our online system, even if you're not 100% sure if they will play, or even if their sport isn't starting right now. This is so we have a handle on our participation levels.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Bob Dawson, Asst. Principal / Athletic Director
Team News:
Grade 7:
Good evening:
We hope you are all doing well! Things are going great here in the 7th grade - it was wonderful to get back into a regular routine now that testing is over. Any 7th grader who has cash calendar money needs to turn it in by Tuesday, November 24th as the drawing will be held on November 30th.
Science: Just a reminder that the science experiment, Bounce Inc. Summative is due Tuesday, November 24. The experiment must be done this weekend if it isn't already done. We started this summative on November 3rd and I sent the lab materials (a paper bag with glue, cornstarch and borax) home with students (to be picked up at the school if remote). If a student hasn't done the lab at home yet, they can't make their graphs or write their conclusion. Please be sure your child does the experiment before Monday and records the ball as it bounces, using their phone or Chromebook to record. I made 2 instructional videos in the Google Classroom they can watch again to help them. Thanks for your support!
After Thanksgiving, we will start our new science unit, Cellular Biology. Students will learn about the different types of cells and their parts. Students will make a 3-D model of a cell in December.
Social Studies: Last week students completed a summative on the homefront and propaganda as well as learned about the atomic program and secret codes. Some classes also started learning about the Holocaust. During the short period of time we have together this week, we will conclude our focus on the Holocaust and work on individual research. When we get back from Thanksgiving break we will finish up the WW 2 unit. Hope you all have a great holiday :)
ELA: Students have begun turning their rough drafts into final drafts as they revise and edit their stories. Next week, students will proofread their drafts for convention errors (spelling, punctuation, capitals, etc.) After the Thanksgiving break, we will wrap up our realistic fiction unit and begin looking at some informational texts, and begin learning about the differences between the fantasy and science fiction genres. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Math: Last week, we completed our activities on writing equations when given a table or written description. On Monday (Core classes 3 and 4) and Tuesday (Core classes 1 and 2) there will be a summative assessment on writing equations. I have assigned a study guide to all of the Google Classrooms under the Resources section in Classwork. I will also be sending the students an email regarding the summative and the study guide. After our break, we will be using equations to solve word problems. Please be safe and have a wonderful holiday!
Grade 8:
Happy Thanksgiving Grade 8 families!
We hope that this coming week you and your families have time to be together and enjoy each other and we know that students will be thankful for a short break from school.
We find ourselves thankful for a wonderful 8th-grade class, the support you provide at home, and also a short break from school!
Counselor’s Corner :
Happy Thanksgiving break! I hope everyone has a restful and safe holiday. Please use this time to take care of your mental health by practicing self-care.
Parents, if your child is applying to a private school next year, please email me at marena@sau17.net and let me know as soon as possible. I’d like to have all of their academic records scanned and in my computer in case I’m unable to access the files from school.
Please check out my “virtual office” on our School Counseling home page for resources, information, and more.
Alma Gradebook
Please log in to Alma to view grades as report cards will not be mailed home. Your user name in Alma is “firstname.lastname” (example susie.smith). Every student and parent was sent a welcome email. If you did not receive one please make sure you check your spam folder. If you did receive one but your password is not working, please click the “forgot password” button and follow the instructions. If you cannot log in at all please contact Kevin Harrington at kharrington@sau17.net. You can also find a button to access Alma on our website at sau17.net. Below is the link to access Alma.
SRMS Student Attendance Expectations 2020-2021
This year at SRMS we will be tracking attendance a little differently than we historically have. This is to ensure your child’s safety in our building and to be consistent across the middle and high schools. If your child will be absent, late, dismissed early, or will miss a class period please use Pickup Patrol to report this absence as an excused absence. Any absences that have not been reported through Pickup Patrol will be marked as unexcused. Teachers will be taking attendance at the beginning of each period. If your child misses one or more classes during the day and it has not been documented through Pickup Patrol, the absence will be marked as unexcused and an automated email will be sent home from Renee LeBlanc. If you get a message and have information or documentation as to why your child’s absence should be excused, please contact Renee LeBlanc at rleblanc@sau17.net.
Library News:
YMCA Middle School Night:
Food Pantry Items Needed:
We continue to support over 30 families each weekend through the End 68 Hours of Hunger program. We are in need of the following items for the food pantry:
Soup
Tuna
Spaghetti-o’s/
Veggies
Pasta Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Peanut butter
Jelly
Cereal
Packages of oatmeal
Granola bars
Nutri grain bars
Packages of peanut butter crackers
Cans of fruit
If you can donate, please only send in plastic bottles. Please bring all donations to the high school.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Heidi Leavitt at hleavitt@sau17.net
Technology:
Help Desk:
Students/parents can email helpdesk@sau17.net to put in a ticket, or call the main SAU number (603) 642-3688, press # and leave a message.
Tutorial for Parents (Google Classroom/ Zoom)
Free Meal Handouts :
Free and Reduced Lunch Form:
