Tuesday, December 22, 2015

SMS January Newsletter 2016

Solon Middle School

January Newsletter



Student & Staff of the Month – Beatrice Fischer and Andrea Velasquez for being selected as our December Student and Staff of the Month. 



Boys Basketball - Basketball practices will begin on January 4.  Athletes must have a physical and concussion form on file in the office.  
Japanese Exchange Students – Any 7th grade family who may be interested in hosting a Japanese exchange student for three weeks can contact the office for more information. 
PTO – Please join us for our next meeting on January 25 at 7PM in the Media Center.
PTO Wish List - Thank you so much for your generous support of our teachers through the annual Wish List donations.   
Volunteer Needed - Anyone interested in volunteering with a Chess Club, please contact Jody McSweeney in the office.  
Box Tops for Education and Pull Tabs – Box tops and pull tabs can be turned in to the middle school office. 
Christmas Lights - The SMS Earth Team is collecting old Christmas lights for recycling.  Please turn your lights in to the office by January 14th. 
Yearbooks - Orders are being taken for the 2015-16 year book for $19.99. The price will increase to $25.00 after December 31st.  On-line orders may be placed at www.jostensyearbooks.com. 
Assignment Calendar 
PowerSchool Mobile App - The PowerSchool Mobile app can be downloaded on Apple or Android devices (link is here).  Parents may also find the links to download the apps after logging into their parent PowerSchool accounts online.  The district code (GDZH) is available there as well.
Clubs & Organizations – SMS students are invited to join any of the following clubs and organizations:

  • Tech Club – Tuesdays – 7:30AM in the Media Center 
  • Jr. Optimist – 2nd Thursday of the month – from 2-3:00PM 
  • Earth Team – 4th Thursday of every month – from 2-3:15PM 
  • Robotics – Monday and Wednesday 3:15 – 6:15PM (some Sat.  8:30-12PM)
Athletic Schedules Middle school schedules, including directions to WaMaC venues.   
Calendar

  • Jan. 4 – Classes Resume
  • Jan. 15 - Show Choir @ West Branch
  • Jan. 18 - No School - Professional Development Day
  • Jan. 21 - Winter Activity Pictures
  • Jan. 23 - SEIBA Honor Band @ Iowa City West  
  • Jan. 25 - PTO Meeting - 7PM in Media Center 


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Monday, November 30, 2015

SMS Newsletter - November 2015


Solon Middle School

December Newsletter



KCRG Student of the Month – Congratulations to 7th grader Ashley Stinocher for being named KCRG Student of the Month.  If you haven’t already done so, please see the feature here. 

Student & Staff of the Month – Congratulations to 5th grader Kale Mostrom and Reading Teacher, Francesca Kaiser, for being named SMS Student and Staff of the Month. 

Barnes & Nobel Book Fair - Solon CSD Media Services will be sponsoring a Barnes and Noble Book Fair December 5, 2015 at the Coralville Barnes and Noble from 9:00AM - 9:30PM.  Feel free to shop in-store or online using our book fair ID (a voucher can be located in the virtual backpack). When purchasing in-store, you can present the voucher or inform the cashier that you would like purchases to go towards the SCSD Media Services Book Fair.  When purchasing online, the book fair ID will be entered upon checkout.
On December 5th, there will be demonstrations of computer science/coding tools at 1:00PM, 3:00PM, and 5:00PM, in the cafe area of Barnes and Noble, to celebrate Computer Science Education Week. 
Thank you for your continued support of the Media Services program at SCSD! 

Japanese Exchange Students – Any 7th grade family who may be interested in hosting a Japanese exchange student for three weeks can contact the office for more information. 

Conferences & Book Fair – Thank you to those who attended our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences and Book Fair.  Your generous support of the book fair put over $2,000 worth of new books in our classrooms. 

PTO – Please join us for our next meeting on February 1 at 7PM in the Media Center.
PTO website -  
Volunteer Needed:  Anyone interested in volunteering with a Chess Club, please contact Jody McSweeney in the office. 


PTO Wish List - Please see the SignUpGenius to help the MS PTO support our teachers and their classrooms.  Donations (items, gift cards or cash) should be in the SMS office anytime before 3pm on December 17.
5th Grade
6th Grade  
7th Grade   
8th Grade  
Specials
   
Box Tops for Education and Pull Tabs – Box tops and pull tabs can be turned in to the middle school office.


Yearbooks - Orders are being taken for the 2015-16 year book for $19.99. The price will increase to $25.00 after December 31st.  On-line orders may be placed at www.jostensyearbooks.com.

PowerSchool Mobile App - The PowerSchool Mobile app can be downloaded on Apple or Android devices (link is here).  Parents may also find the links to download the apps after logging into their parent PowerSchool accounts online.  The district code (GDZH) is available there as well.   


Clubs & Organizations – SMS students are invited to join any of the following clubs and organizations:

Tech Club – Tuesdays – 7:30AM in the Media Center 
Jr. Optimist – 2nd Thursday of the month – from 2-3:00PM 
Earth Team – 4th Thursday of every month – from 2-3:15PM 
Robotics – Monday and Wednesday 3:15 – 6:15PM (some Sat.  8:30-12PM)

Facilities Usage Meeting  - December 9, at 7:00 pm. in room 403

We will meet to discuss the upcoming facilities needs for January through April.  Please make sure your team or group has a representative present and bring your schedule.  You may call Jody McSweeney with any questions at 319/624-3401, ext. 1300.

Athletic Schedules Middle school schedules, including directions to WaMaC venues. 


Calendar

·      Dec. 9 – Facilities Usage Meeting – 7PM Room 403

·      Dec. 15 – 7th & 8th Grade Vocal Concerts – 6:30 PM

·      Dec. 17 – 5th & 6th Grade Band & Jazz Band Concerts – 6:30

·      Dec. 17 – 7th & 8th Grade Band & Jazz Band Concerts – 7:30

·      Dec. 22 – End of 2nd Quarter – Winter Break Begins – 1:45 Dismissal

·      Jan. 4 – Classes Resume



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Friday, August 28, 2015

Welcome New Teachers - 2015

Welcome to Solon Middle School
Please help us welcome our new teachers to Solon Middle School.


Aaron Hadendfeldt
“I have been overwhelmed at the amount of support from the community and staff at Solon and am looking forward to getting to know more families within the district.
It feels good to be back home!”


Curtis Hendrickson
“My family and I are extremely excited to be here in Solon, we have been visiting family here for the last several years and it was very evident how special of a place this is.  Everyone at the school and community has been very welcoming. 
We feel extremely fortunate to be Spartans”


Blake Williams
“I am extremely excited to be back in Solon teaching middle school PE and coaching wrestling.  The first few days have been outstanding.  The students, staff, parents, and community members have been very supportive.  I am looking forward to a great year!”