NEW RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
We have added three new folders to our Directory at left: "This Week in 6th Grade," "This Week in 7th Grade," and "This Week in 8th Grade." Each of these folders contains current information about your child's classes, a schedule of times teachers are available for tutoring, and a "wish list" of supplies and other items your child's teacher would like for their classroom.
PARENT PORTAL
PowerSchool is the district's new electronic student management system designed to collect and store student information. PowerSchool's Parent Portal is a "doorway" into the system that provides real-time access for parents to their children's grades, attendance, assignments, and more. To access the Portal, parents will only need a computer with internet access; no special software is required. See the attachment for details on accessing St. Andrews Middle School's Parent Portal. If you need further assistance, contact Ms. Alia Marks at 763-1533.
Parent Portal.doc
Congratulations to the following Students of the Month for January.
6th Grade - Salma Mongy, Jasmine Scott, Andrew Young, Joseph Garrison, Manuel Foy
7th Grade - Gabrielle Ruopoli, Terrance Taylor, T'Keyah Washington, Hailey Gassett, Kendle Scott
8th Grade - Matthew Blitch, Qua'Nasha Williams, Karen Pineda, Cordella Thompson, Isaiah Wilson
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS
See the attached letter from the Lowcountry Food Bank thanking the SAMS community for their recent donation of canned and packaged food items. For more information about the Lowcountry Food Bank, see their website:
http://lowcountryfoodbank.org.
PAWS: PETS IN AWE OF THE WILDCAT SPIRIT
During the month of December, our community service project was to support the John Ancrum SPCA by collecting items on their wish list. The project was coordinated by SAMS staff member
Ms. Crystal Morris. She received the attached letter thanking SAMS for their support. For more information about the John Ancrum SPCA visit their website:
http://www.charlestonanimalsociety.org/
Charleston Animal Society.pdf
UNIFORM ITEMS NEEDED
We are in need of khaki pants, blue pants, jeans without holes, and belts for the uniform closet. If you would like to donate any of these items (new or gently used), please bring them to the front office. For more information, contact Ms. Morris at 763-1533 or crystal_morris@charleston.k12.sc.us.
GREEK TOGA CONTEST
6th graders in
Ms. Jenkins' Social Studies classes went Greek when they designed and modelled togas as part of their study of Ancient Greece. For more information on the project, see the attached powerpoint. For additional photos of students modelling their togas, see the "Photo Album 2011-2012" folder under
School Resources at left.
Pictured at right are Arizonia Arndt, Samantha Butler and Zayra Sanchez Castro.
Greek Toga.pptx
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Mrs. Kramer's Odyssey of the Mind team is in need of a small, used child's motorized car. If you have one and would like to donate it, please contact Mrs. Kramer at 763-1533 or
stephanie_kramer@charleston.k12.sc.us. Many Thanks!
WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
Any SAMS student interested in being on the
West Ashley High School Track Team should see Ms. Morris. Tryouts will be held on
Monday, January 30th at
2:45 p.m. at West Ashley High School. Students must have a physical before trying out. See Ms. Meyer for forms for the high school.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
JV Softball Tryouts will begin on
January 30th at
4:30 p.m. at West Ashley Softball Field. All players must have a physical before trying out. Students may obtain a physical form from Ms. Meyer.
SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR SCHOLARS
Congratulations to
Logan Browning, Erica Hoskins and
Theresa Linker for being named 2011-2012 South Carolina Junior Scholars! The South Carolina Junior Scholar program recognizes 8th grade students who acieve academic excellence. In order to become a South Carolina Junior Scholar, students take the PSAT test, a national standardized achievement test. Students who score 50 or higher on this test in critical reading, math or writing are identified as a South Carolina Junior Scholar. Logan qualified to become a South Carolina Junior Scholar with his score on the math portion of the PSAT, while Erica and Theresa qualified with their scores in critical reading.
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
With cold weather upon us, please be advised that
students are not allowed to wear hooded sweatshirts or hooded jackets in school. However, students may wear jackets and sweatshirts without hoods. Please see the complete school dress code attached.
SAMS Dress Code.doc
SAMS WANTS YOU...TO JOIN PTA TODAY!!
St. Andrews Middle School is looking for parents and guardians to serve as officers, committee chairpersons and active members of PTA. Please contact Ms. Linda Jenkins at 763-1533 for more information.
GROCERY STORE PARTNERS
You can support St. Andrew's Middle School every time you shop for groceries at BiLo, Food Lion, Harris Teeter or Publix! Check out the "Grocery Store Partners" link under School Resources at left for more information.
Thank you to all the parents and community members who have volunteered their time at our school. Together we will achieve excellence.
REASONS TO VOLUNTEER AT SAMS
1. The government values one hour of volunteer time at $18.16. Every time you volunteer you are contributing money towards your child's education!
2. Find out what your child's day at school is really like.
3. Spend time with other parents working to raise middle schoolers.
4. Show your child that school is important by giving your time to make it better.