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ππ It is never to early to get ready for an awesome school year! ππ Check out our 2024-2025 SMS School Supplies https://5il.co/2pu9q and make sure you're prepared for success. From notebooks to backpacks! Letβs make this next year the best one yet! βοΈποΈπ
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Upcoming End of the Year Dismissal Schedule π
Mark your calendars! ππ
![Red background SMS End of year 2024 Friday, June 14th, Student dismissal 1:00pm Monday, June 17th REgular School day, Dismissal 3:00pm Tuesday, June 18th REgular School day, Dismissal 3:00pm Wednesday, June 19th, 6th & 7th Grade student Dismissal 1:00pm and 8th Grade dismissal 11:00am - Graduation 2:00pm Thursday, June 20th, student Dismissal 1:00pm - last day of school in black yellow stars blue and pink x's and o's](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/somerville_public_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/8828111/large__End_of_Year_2024__500_x_250_px_.png)
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πΌπΆ SMS Spring Concert πΆπΌ
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When: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 29th
π Where: SMS Auditorium
Join us for an evening of beautiful music and spring vibes! πΏπΈ
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π’ Somerville Middle School 2024 Fall Athletic Registration is NOW OPEN! πππ
π« Turn in physicals to the nurse, Mrs. Duffy.
π₯οΈ Parents/Guardians must complete the Arbiter/Family ID online form.
Get ready for an exciting season!
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ππ SMS - Just a reminder on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th we will have early dismissal at 1:00 pm!β¨School will be closed on Monday May 27th in Observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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π©Ίπ Happy School Nurse's Day to Mrs. Duffy! ππ©Ί Thank you for your dedication, care, and compassion in keeping our school community healthy and safe! π #SchoolNursesDay #ThankYouMrsDuffy
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ππ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10th! π To our amazing teachers you are the heart of our classrooms and the guiding stars of our learning journey. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and endless support!
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π’ Just a friendly reminder! π
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 26th! It's a one-session day for students, so dismissal will be at 1:00 PM. π π
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Calling all 6th graders and parents/guardians!
πJoin us for Peer Leadership Parent Night!
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Date: Tues, April 23rd
πTime: 6:30-8:00pm
πLocation: SMS Auditorium
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Congratulations, Amaya Adams! π SMS is incredibly proud of you for being the recipient of the Paul Robeson Award! Keep shining! π« #PaulRobesonAward #Congratulations #ProudMoment
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π Happy National Assistant Principals Week! π
A big shoutout to our amazing SMS assistant principal, Mr. Tauriello!
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π Mark your calendars! ποΈ
πΈ Friday 3/29 - 4/4: Spring Recess! π· School closed π«
π΄ School Reopens Friday 4/5 - 1/2 day for students and staff π Dismissal at 1:00pm βοΈEnjoy the break and see you back refreshed on Friday April 5th! π
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π§¦π Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! π
Tomorrow, March 21st, marks World Down Syndrome Day β a day to celebrate uniqueness, inclusion, and diversity! Let's rock our most colorful socks! π§¦π
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
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Join us on a magical journey through the enchanted woods!
Somerville Middle School proudly presents "Into the Woods Jr."π³πΆ
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Dates,Time: Fri March 15th at 7:00pm Sat March 16th at 2:00pm
πLocation:Somerville Middle School Auditorium
ποΈTickets:$8.00 in advance $10 at the door https://bit.ly/42XZ1W6
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Bulldogs! School will be closed in observance of President's Day Friday February 16th through Monday February 19th. On Tuesday February 20th there will be a Staff Development day, school will be closed for Students.
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π Exciting News! π SMS is gearing up for #RandomActsofKindnessWeek, spreading joy and positivity! π€ Join us as students, teachers, and staff unite to make a difference through kindness. Let's create a ripple effect of compassion! πβ€οΈ #KindnessMatters #MSKindnessWeek
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Parents/Guardians and 8th Grade Students are invited to attend the Class of 2028 Incoming Freshmen Information Night this Wednesday, January 31st 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Somerville High School Auditorium.
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SMS! Just a friendly reminder that there will be an early dismissal on Friday, January 26th at 1:00pm for Students!
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Bulldogs! Just a reminder that school will be closed on Monday January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be an early dismissal at 1:00pm for Students on Friday January 26th.
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We are excitedly working on the Somerville Middle School yearbook and would like to include a special section dedicated to our outstanding 8th-grade students. To make this section truly unique and memorable, we invite you to contribute by sending a baby picture of your 8th-grade child directly to our dedicated yearbook email address. Submission Deadline: Please ensure your child's photo reaches us by January 31st, 2024.Photo Guidelines and Submission Process:
1. Hard copy: 1) Ensure the photo is clear without hats or accessories that obstruct the face
Digital 2) Send in with your child and give it to Mrs. Syed , Room 116.
**The picture will be returned as soon as the yearbook committee scans it.
2. Digital copy:
1) Ensure the photo is clear without hats or accessories that obstruct the face.
2) Attach your child's photo to an email. Include your child's full name and the homeroom teacher's name in the email.
3) Send the email to: ssyed@somervilleschools.org
By participating in this initiative, you contribute to creating a lasting keepsake for your child and their classmates, marking not only the end of this school year but also the beginning of their high school experience.If you have multiple children in 8th grade, feel free to send individual photos for each.Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to receiving the smiling faces of our 8th-grade stars at ssyed@somervilleschools.org for inclusion in this year's yearbook!
See the poster that our yearbook kids have designed below.
Mrs. Syed & Mrs. Espinoza - Yearbook Advisors
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