🌈💙 Show your support for World Autism Awareness Day! 💙🌈
Wear rainbow or tie-dye on Tuesday, April 2nd! Let's spread kindness, inclusion, and awareness together.

🧦💙 Rock Your Socks! 💛🧦
Join us in celebrating National Down Syndrome Awareness Day on Friday March 21st by wearing your brightest, most colorful socks!

🎭✨ Golden tickets ready! Somerville Middle School presents Willy Wonka Jr. on March 14th (7:00-8:30 PM) & March 15th (2:00-3:30 PM)! 🍭🍫 Don’t miss this sweet adventure filled with music, magic, and pure imagination! 🎶✨ Tickets are $10.00 at the door!

Attention Incoming 5th graders & Current 6th/7th Graders:
Please complete the SMS Elective Form for the 25-26 school year by 2/28! Students who do not complete the form will have their electives selected for them.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g8gyktk7OwPeMB_ZRxetw02S1_2QxeLRaRJELEjsLgI/edit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HV46FH13dDRpCRKMjUKAnsNeLAhb2cGa/view?usp=sharing

📅 Reminder! 🗓️
🏫 School will be closed for President's Day weekend February 14-17th! On Tuesday, February 18th school will be closed for Students only for Staff Development.⭐School will reopen for Students on Wednesday February 19th.

Hey Bulldogs! School is closed today, Thursday February 6th.

Attention 8th Graders! 📣 Applications for the Somerville Liberal Arts Academy (SALA) and Somerville Medical Science Academy (SMSA) are due January 31, 2025! 📝https://bit.ly/4hwYpwK

📅 Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️
🏫Just a friendly reminder that school will be closed on Monday January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

8th graders & parents: Join us for 'Incoming Freshman Info Night' on Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM in the SHS auditorium! Learn about HS programs, timelines, & more for the 2025-26 school year. Details will be on the SHS website after.

🎉 The Latino Conference 2025 is a FREE event happening on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Somerville High School Cafeteria, featuring workshops and presentations! Don’t miss it! Questions? Contact Mrs. Wahba awahba@somervilleschools.org✨

8th Graders & Parents: Join the SHS Counseling Dept. for 'Incoming Freshman Info Night' on Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM in the SHS auditorium. Learn about HS programs, timelines, & more! Materials will be posted online after.

🎉 Spirit Days are here, SMS Bulldogs! 🐾
Thurs, 1/2: Pajama Day – Stay cozy and show off your favorite PJs!
Fri, 1/3: SMS Pride Day – Wear your Bulldog gear or school colors to show your pride!
Mon, 1/6: Flannel vs. Camo Day – Are you Team Flannel or Team Camo? Pick your side and dress up!
Tues, 1/7: New Year, Better Me Day – Dress as the best version of yourself for 2025!
Wed, 1/8: Jersey Day – Rep your favorite team by rocking their jersey! 🏀🏈⚽
Thurs, 1/9: Throwback Thursday – Take us back in time with your favorite retro style! 🕺🎶
Fri, 1/10: All in 4 the Ville Day – Show your Somerville pride in full force! 🧡🖤

📅 Just a Reminder:
Friday, December 20th: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM. 🕐
December 23rd - January 1st: School Closed for Winter Recess. ⛄❄️
Thursday, January 2nd: School Reopens. 🎉📚
Enjoy the break and see you in the new year!

🎶❄️ Join us for our SMS Winter Concert tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM in our Auditorium! 🎺🎻 Celebrate the season with beautiful performances by our talented musicians and chorus. See you there! 🎵✨

🎄🎉 Holiday Spirit Week is here! 🎉🎄
Get ready to show your festive cheer with these fun daily themes:
😴 Monday: Pajama Day – Stay comfy all day long.
👯 Tuesday: Twin Day – Match with your bestie or favorite buddy!
🧝♂️ Wednesday: Dress as Your Favorite Holiday Character – Be an elf, or even the Grinch!
🧦 Thursday: Fuzzy Sock Day – Keep those toes cozy!😴
🎁 Friday: Ugly Sweater/Holiday Attire Day – Rock your most outrageous sweater/outfit!
Let’s make this week full of fun and holiday spirit!

🎉 Congratulations to our SMS Teacher of the Year, Christina Eddleman, and SMS Educational Services Professional of the Year, Patrick Manna! 🌟 Your dedication and passion inspire our students and community every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙🐾


🦃📚 Attention Bulldogs! 📚🦃 Wednesday, November 27th is a 1:00 PM Early Dismissal day. School is closed for Thanksgiving recess, Thursday, November 28th, to Friday, November 29th. Enjoy the break and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Parent Information Night
Somerville Medical Science Academy (SMSA) and the Somerville Liberal Arts Academy (SALA)
📅 Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 PM
📍Somerville High School Media Center
For questions, contact Mrs. Badawy at nbadawy@somervilleschools.org.

Just a friendly reminder: 📸 School Picture Retake Day is coming up on Friday, November 15th! Make sure to mark your calendar and bring your best smile! 😊 Students who would like a retake must bring original portrait packet and return it to the photographer.

🎉 It’s National School Psychologists Week! 🎉
We’re sending a big shoutout to Ms. Mahony, Dr. Sro, and Ms. Campbell for everything they do to support us here at SMS🐾. Let's give them some extra thanks this week, November 11-15!

