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Just a reminder Friday 12/22 is a One Session Day, dismissal is at 1:00pm. School is closed for Winter Recess 12/25-12/31 and will reopen Tuesday 1/2/24! Have a great holiday!
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Join us for our SMS Winter Concert on Thursday, December 21st at 7:00pm in our SMS Auditorium! ❄️🎶
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Please join us for sounds of the season in the SMS Auditorium on Thursday December 21st at 7:00pm. Snow date is Wednesday December 20th. **Please note that the date changed back to the original day**
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Congratulations to our Somerville Middle School 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Kaitlyn Kohlhepp Strang and our 2023-2024 Educational Services Professional of the year, Jeannine Guerriero!
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SMS - Just a friendly reminder that there will be a 1:00pm early dismissal this Wednesday, November 22nd. School will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving Break.
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SMS - Just a reminder that school will be closed on Thursday 11/9 and Friday 11/10 for the NJEA Convention.
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SMS picture retakes are tomorrow, Thursday November 2nd, from 9am-12pm in the auditorium. Please bring your original packet with you.
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Halloween is coming and our students want to show their style! Please see Mr. Hade's letters outlining dress up guidelines.
![brown wood planks black orange and yellow flags orange yellow black balloonsTrick or Treat Halloween Letter from Mr. Hade in yellow one o is a green eyeball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5870501/large_WAf15796Pblf5gxcpbSrCA.png)
![white background red bulldog collar black ink letter in english from Mr. HdaeOctober 16, 2023 Dear Somerville Middle School Parents/Guardians & Students: Our school year has had a successful start and the students have displayed a great level of energy, effort, and excitement throughout the halls and their classes. That same excitement from the start of the school year has turned to a “buzz” about Halloween as it is fast approaching. Halloween is a time for students to share with classmates their creativity, style, and concept of the best Halloween attire. With that mindset, I am excited to announce that students will be permitted to wear a costume to school on October 31, 2023. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate what best represents their idea of Halloween through their design and costume. In preparation for the day, please be mindful of the following guidelines when your child chooses their costume: Any costume that has accessory items that could be considered or resemble a weapon of any kind are not to be brought to the school building. The following items can be considered “weapons” and should not be brought: guns, knives, swords, sharp objects, or any container that will spray a substance. Please make note that any other item that may not be listed can be requested to be removed at the discretion of the administration The identification of students as they enter and pass in the halls must remain a priority. Therefore, full face covering masks will not be permitted. When choosing a costume, students should consider our code of dress and all costumes should align with the student code of conduct. Our code of conduct for appropriate dress can be found on page 21 of the Parent/Student Handbook. In closing, we are excited to see how creative our students can get with the selection and design of their costume. Our goal is to create a day filled with Halloween spirit while remaining committed to our mission of sound instruction. Sincerely, Scott E. Hade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5870504/large_9ZhnfIus75sZKU1yhHCs3w.png)
![October 16, 2023 Dear Somerville Middle School Parents/Guardians & Students: Our school year has had a successful start and the students have displayed a great level of energy, effort, and excitement throughout the halls and their classes. That same excitement from the start of the school year has turned to a “buzz” about Halloween as it is fast approaching. Halloween is a time for students to share with classmates their creativity, style, and concept of the best Halloween attire. With that mindset, I am excited to announce that students will be permitted to wear a costume to school on October 31, 2023. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate what best represents their idea of Halloween through their design and costume. In preparation for the day, please be mindful of the following guidelines when your child chooses their costume: Any costume that has accessory items that could be considered or resemble a weapon of any kind are not to be brought to the school building. The following items can be considered “weapons” and should not be brought: guns, knives, swords, sharp objects, or any container that will spray a substance. Please make note that any other item that may not be listed can be requested to be removed at the discretion of the administration The identification of students as they enter and pass in the halls must remain a priority. Therefore, full face covering masks will not be permitted. When choosing a costume, students should consider our code of dress and all costumes should align with the student code of conduct. Our code of conduct for appropriate dress can be found on page 21 of the Parent/Student Handbook. In closing, we are excited to see how creative our students can get with the selection and design of their costume. Our goal is to create a day filled with Halloween spirit while remaining committed to our mission of sound instruction. Sincerely, Scott E. Hade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5870506/large_h7UJmGgLa7jaWETpT0k0Gg.png)
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October 23rd-31st is Red Ribbon week! SMS students have been busy making posters, learning daily facts and making drug free pledges! Don't forget to wear Red on Wednesday!
![Red Ribbon Week Oct 23-31, 2023 Peer Leadship Announcments daily fact drug free pledges at lunch red ribbon sticks wear red day on Wednesday and a special quiz on Friday the 27th for a chance to win a prize! red letters Be Kind to Your Mind Live Druge Free red and white heart hugging](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5785979/large_CptjN2okqVpidE-7I9zpIw.png)
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On October 6th our SMS 7th Grade students visited Fairview Lakes YMCA Day camp for a day of hiking, team building and survival skills.
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Meet our newest Bulldog, Jackson Morash! Jackson is a certified therapy dog owned by Tara Morash, our 6th grade Math teacher. Jackson will be visiting her classroom periodically throughout the year.
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Say cheese! SMS School Picture Day is Friday, September 29th!
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Welcome Back Bulldogs! The First Day of School is Wednesday, September 6th. See you then!
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Camp SMS will be held on August 30th and 31st from 10:00am-12:00pm! Please click HERE to fill out the following information for all incoming 6th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year. Camp SMS will be an in-person Orientation that will be held at Somerville Middle School. There will be no virtual presentations during this program. Any questions can be directed to the 6th Grade Team Leader - Mr. David J. Zubia dzubia@somervilleschools.org
Camp SMS Packet - English Version
Camp SMS - Spanish Version
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🎓👏 Huge congratulations to our remarkable 8th-grade students! 🎉September marks the start of an incredible new journey in high school. Embrace the challenges, seize every opportunity, and let your brilliance shine!🌞✨ #allin4theville @TheVilleSMS
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Somerville Middle School is proud to present Annie Kids on Friday March 24th at 7:00pm and Saturday March 25th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.
![Somerville Middle School Present Annie Kids Friday March 24th at 7:00pm Saturday March 25th at 2:00pm Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Red Backkkground yellow curtains Annie doll in red dress orange hair,writing in white, orange and red](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4059533/large_TTe8ekL9t2m0Vo5fdmiZQA.png)
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Due to the weather forecast and the potential for hazardous morning road conditions, all Somerville and Branchburg Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. You may access school hours on the district website or below.
Please note that all before school clubs and activities will be canceled, including before school care at Van Derveer.
If conditions remain dangerous for travel in the morning, a decision to close schools for the full day will be made before 7:00 am.
Click below for delayed opening schedules by building.
VDV- https://5il.co/1hwy4
SMS- https://5il.co/1hiax
SHS- https://www.somervilleschools.org/o/shs/page/bell-schedule
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School will be closed on Monday February 20th in observance of President's Day.
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7th-grade Oxidation Lab
Have you ever wondered why the Statue of Liberty is green? Students answered that question through an exploration of oxidation and reduction (redox) reactions.
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The Class of 2027 Incoming Freshmen Night will be held on Wednesday February 1st 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Somerville High School Auditorium. Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students are invited to attend!
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