Students in Mrs. Consley's math classes worked on fractions this week in the STEAM lab using hands-on kits. The students worked through problems and recorded their answers after visually solving them.
Every month, the school counselors will meet with students to do guidance lessons. This month, they have been talking to students about guidance resources. Topics for the month are: What is bullying? What do you do?; self harm and how to get help; and tattling vs. concern. For more information about the counseling sessions contact the counselors at smscounselors@salemschools.us.
Life Skills students in Dusty Baker's class at SMS used Legos to learn about volume.
Mrs. Morris’s 7th grade classes visited the STEAM lab to work on computer science. They used their Chromebook’s to code microbits to show colors, change faces and play music.
It's time to order your 2024-25 yearbook! It's going to be another great year of making memories and you don't want to miss out! Order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02215830
SMS teachers enjoyed an ice cream social to celebrate a great start to the new school year!
Shout out to Mrs. Hall for being the first teacher of the year to use the STEAM lab. Sixth grade geography students designed and created maps this week. Students had a choice on whether to design a map of the school building or a map of the route they take to get to school.
Thanks to a grant from the Washington Community Foundation, STEAM lab students were able to plant seeds, grow vegetables and take the plants home as part of the Harvest Your Own Food Project.
Online signups are live for Fall Softball League! The deadline is Aug. 16. Paper sign ups will be sent home from BSE next week and available at SMS. The online signup will hold a spot and payment can be turned in at BSE or SMS. SHS high school softball girls and coaches will run skill work sessions with participants before fall ball home games scheduled at the high school softball field. Click the online link for more info regarding dates and times. Games will be scheduled ASAP after the deadline and working with other area fall balls teams. https://forms.gle/ryHCF632UBcv4jMQ8
We can't wait to see you tonight!
Are you a new student at SMS! Be sure to check your email!
Please help us welcome Jennifer Morris to our SMS team!
Attention NJHS students that are helping with 6th grade orientation! This info is for YOU!
Here are the welcome nights for SMS! Mark your calendars and we will see you in late July!
A meeting will be held Tuesday for those interested in being on the cheer team next year! See more information on the attached flyer.
Students of the Month for the month of May are:
8th grade: Hallie Brough and Ethan Larrimore
7th grade: Jonathan Jensen and Makenzie Boyd
6th grade: Macie Brough and Bridgette McKee
Field Day will be this Friday!
Registration for the Safe Sitter Program is now open. This is for students who will be entering grades 6-8 next school year. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.schneckmed.org/events
Salem Middle School is having a dress up week! Let's have some fun to kick off the first week of May!
We hope everyone can join us for a fun night of science Thursday night!
