As winter weather approaches, here’s a quick guide to what each schedule change means:
2-Hour Delay:
Schools open two hours later than normal. Buses run on a delay, and students report in person.
Asynchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, and students complete assignments independently at home. Teachers will post work on Google Classroom by 9:00 AM.
Synchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, but students follow a live online schedule with their teachers. Attendance is taken through virtual sessions.
Please check our social media pages and make sure your phone number is up-to-date with your child's school to stay informed of school closings.
2-Hour Delay:
Schools open two hours later than normal. Buses run on a delay, and students report in person.
Asynchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, and students complete assignments independently at home. Teachers will post work on Google Classroom by 9:00 AM.
Synchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, but students follow a live online schedule with their teachers. Attendance is taken through virtual sessions.
Please check our social media pages and make sure your phone number is up-to-date with your child's school to stay informed of school closings.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Salem Middle School library Dec. 8-12! Students will have a chance to visit during their Language Arts class.Get them prepared by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/salemmiddleschool4 where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet.
SMS is taking donations for the Care Closet until Dec. 5. Thank you for supporting our SMS students!
FCA created a Thankful Turkey to display in the lunchroom this week. Special thanks to Gwen Dowling for helping them create the Turkey and feathers!
As colder weather approaches, please ensure that your child's jacket is labeled with their name. Our Lost and Found is already filling up!
Picture retakes are Wednesday, Nov. 12. Order online at inter-state.com/order and use code 0088KKD.
This afternoon, all SMS students will bring home a permission form to attend The Nutcracker performance on Dec. 17. Please ask your child about this form and return it to their language arts teacher by Nov. 12.
ELA classes will be attending the Nutcracker play in December and to help offset costs they will be hosting a Hat Day this Friday. Pay $1 and wear a hat!
Salem Middle School - Fundraiser Pickup information
Tuesday, November 4th
2:30pm – 5:00 pm
Location: SMS Cafeteria - Door #20
Questions: Call Mrs. Day 812-883-3808 ext. 4005
Tuesday, November 4th
2:30pm – 5:00 pm
Location: SMS Cafeteria - Door #20
Questions: Call Mrs. Day 812-883-3808 ext. 4005
Salem Middle School will participate in the Fill the Bed Challenge. Items may be brought into the school to donate. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
5th and 6th grade boys basketball tryouts will be Oct. 28.
SMS is going to participate in a spirit week for National Yearbook Week next week! Here are the dress up days. We hope you will participate!
And don't forget to order your yearbook! https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02215830
And don't forget to order your yearbook! https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02215830
Salem Middle School
Parent--Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - noon
No appointment necessary!
Tickets are available for $5 and can be purchased at lunch! There will be a costume contest and games!
SMS announces Students of the Month and Staff of the Month for September! Congratulations to everyone!
Tomorrow is Tacky Tourist Day for College Go Week!
SMS FCA will hold See You at the Pole tomorrow morning. We'd love for everyone to join us!
Students in Mrs. Godfrey's sixth-grade math classes have been working on the Order of Operations in expressions. Today, they visited the STEAM lab to complete a hands-on Order of Operations activity.
The cross country team had a great race at Crawford County last night! The girls finished 6th out of 12 and the boys finished 8th out of 15. Lots of improved times and PRs! Congratulations!
