Dear Parents,
I would like to congratulate our Star Students for the month of January: Sean Powers, Olugbolade Asupoto, Emily Mota, Brooke Abbott, Maira Saleem, Christopher Ellis, and Ella Max
Star Students are nominated by any staff member who recognizes a student performing an act of kindness toward another student or staff member.
Winter Concert
On the night of Thursday, January 17, the Middle School vocal and instrumental ensembles performed at their Winter Concert. The Chorus sang first, under the direction of Mr. David Parry, performing a program of Disney songs, covering Disney history from Snow White to Moana. The Flute Ensemble, under the direction of Ms. Stephanie Sousa, performed four pieces, including When The Saints Go Marching In. The After Hours Jazz Band offered three pieces by Dean Sorenson, finishing with Milo On Midway. The Concert Band then played five selections, including the theme from The Surprise Symphony by Haydn and the feel-good Banana Boat Song. Both bands were directed by Mr. Len Simboski. The children worked hard for their performances, and they were supported by an enthusiastic audience. Let's hear it for the kids involved in the Middle School music program!
Math Team
Congratulations to the Math Team, which placed fifth at its meet in Lynnfield! Leading the scoring were Jessica Hom, Maya Ibrahim, Quinn Nial, Konstantina Hantzis, and Radhika Patel followed closely by Wilmarika Annacacis, Nihal Berrad, Bree Lakeman, Alex Dubuisson, Shenaya Verma and Ivy Wong.
Konstantina Hantzis and Radhika Patel also received awards as highest scoring 5th graders at the meet. Congratulations to all participants!
ROBOTICS CLUB
Robotics Club completed their first Robotics Competition with four successful robots earning points at the VEX Robotics Competition at North Andover High School this past Saturday.
Spanish News
8th-grade Spanish students just finished a week-long project in coordination with our new Technology Coach, Mr. Serino. With an abundance of help and instruction from Mr. Serino students completed green screen projects using WeVideo in which they wrote, directed, performed, and then edited dialogues that used their current health and wellness vocabulary. They incorporated cultural context by using images of beaches from the Dominican Republic. Students had a lot of fun and we all (Mrs. Clark included) learned a lot the last week. Thank you, Mr. Serino!
GRADE EIGHT PARENT INFORMATION
Parents and guardians of current eighth graders are invited to attend an orientation meeting about scheduling on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the Stoneham High School Cafeteria. A student panel, administrators and guidance counselors will provide an overview of the scheduling process and answer questions. Grade 8 students do not need to attend the meeting. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Cargill at Stoneham High School, 781-279-3810.
GRADE SIX NEWS
The 6th-grade students recently finished a pilot program during Activity Period. Students were able to choose from a variety of teacher driven activities such as, board games, coding, crafts, yoga, creative writing, calisthenics and more! For students who preferred a quiet work environment, there was also a homework lab. Everyone had a great time learning something new and socializing with teachers in a different manner. With the start of the 3rd quarter, 6th-grade students were able to choose a new activity.
PTO NEWS
The SCMS PTO distributes information, the PTO newsletter, and other school news electronically. If you would like to receive this information please sign up at: https://www.groupvine.com/stoneham-middle-school/@@apply.
The PTO could use your assistance at school events and with planning activities this year. There are many ways you can support the SCMS PTO. If you are interested in volunteering please contact us at: stonehampto@gmail.com
The Stoneham Central Middle School P.T.O. has a Facebook group. This is a closed group for families of current SCMS students. It is managed by the PTO, but open to all current SCMS families: http://facebook.com/groups/StonehamCentralMiddleSchoolPTO/
The SCMS PTO would like to thank those who have supported the PTO Donation Drive.
The 2018/2019 PTO meetings have been scheduled: November 7th, January 9th, March 20th and May 8th.
IMPORTANT DATES IN January:
Wednesday, February 13 - Teachers versus student Hockey Game
Friday, February 15th - EARLY RELEASE NOON DISMISSAL LUNCHES WILL NOT BE SERVED
Monday, February 18th- Friday February 22nd - NO SCHOOL February Vacation
PLEASE VISIT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL WEBSITE TO ACCESS OUR MONTHLY SCHOOL CALENDAR. DAYS TWO and FIVE ARE DAYS THAT BAND AND CHORUS MEET DURING ACTIVITY PERIOD.
Mrs. Fulmer and I will continue to update you via email throughout the year. Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns.
Christopher Banos
Principal SCMS