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WEATHER ALERT:  South Middle will be CLOSED, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 due to the impending major snowstorm.  Stay Warm!

 

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Battle of the Books is a fight to the finish to determine which team of readers knows their books inside and out.  Come down to the library for more information and to sign up

 

THEATRE WORKSHOP ACTING CLUB/SCHOOL PLAY

The costume parade will be held Thursday after school.  All cast members, dancers and ensemble members must be present and in the costumes they plan to use. Please see Mr. Carras or Mrs. Musmeci with any questions. 

Click here to go the play's new website.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

There will be a Student Government meeting today at 3pm in Room 608.  All representatives must attend.

MATH TEAM

The next Math contest will be today after school in Room 812.  All members must attend and bring a calculator.  New faces are always welcome!

TUTORING PROGRAM

At South Middle we are fortunate to be able to offer a tutoring program for our students.  South High's Academic Outreach Club will provide tutors for our students.  Ms. Rosenstock, a guidance counselor at South High, and Mrs. Eckstein, one of our deans, will be working together to set up this worthwhile program.  Tutors will be available after school Monday through Thursday.  Each middle school student will have a set appointment with a high school student.

If you would like your child to have a tutor or you would like more information about the program, please contact Mrs. Eckstein at 441-4604

 

2009 - 2010 Day Rotation Calendar

Please note that this calendar may change due to school closings

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Website Developers Club

The Website Developers Club will meet in room 806 after school on Mondays.  Please attend.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE

The National Geographic Bee is on Wednesday 1/13.  Please make sure you drop off your entry form with Mr. Desiano and get yourself prepped for the bee.

EARTH KEEPERS

Earth Keepers will meet Tuesdays in room 825 at 3pm.  Ms. Willis welcomes all members to attend.

SIXTH GRADE TRIP

Greenkill Website

 

SMS Club Bulletin

A quarterly supplement highlighting the goals, activities, and accomplishments of the various clubs at SMS. The purpose is to inform the parents and the SMS community of the exciting and enriching activities in which the students are involved and what they are learning from their participation in the varied after-school activities.  Please pursue the club highlights and encourage your children to get involved this year or the next.

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Middleview Newspaper
We need 6th, 7th and 8th grade writers who are:  inquisitive, motivated, knowledgeable, full of ideas, responsible, imaginative, hard-working, cooperative, self-disciplined, resourceful, active, caring, flexible, team players and thinkers.

Help us create news that matters to you and to the school - join the newspaper today!

When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 3pm

Where: Room 628 with Mrs. Klein
Interested?  Ask your Language Arts or English teacher for a staff application.

Pay It Forward
GNSM has started a school-wide program where members of the school community will do one good deed for a member of their family, for their peers at school, and for an individual or organization in the larger community.  Instead of having the recipient pay back these favors, we are asking them to "Pay It Forward" to three more people, creating an endless cycle of good deeds. Click here for more information.

 

Late Bus Schedules (Click on the times below for information on the routes)

4:00PM

4:30PM

5:20PM

6:20PM

Resource Centers

Homework Center            Room 622/624
Math Center                      Room 803
Foreign Language Center Room 404
Library

Extra Help Schedule

English                   Monday
Mathematics          Thursday
Science                  Thursday
Social Studies        Wednesday
Foreign Language  Tuesday

Test Days (Primary/Secondary)

English                  Tuesday / Thursday
Mathematics          Monday / Wednesday
Science                 Friday / Tuesday
Social Studies       Thursday / Monday
Foreign Language Wednesday / Friday

 

New York State Middle School Assessments

Dates for 2009-2010

Test
Date(s)
ELA April 26 - 28
Math May 6 - 7

Science (Performance)

             (Written)

June 1 - 2

June 7

Social Studies June 14 - 15

 

 


UCP Trivia Contest

6th Grade: Eric R., Lance K., Ryan S., Max C.

7th Grade: William H., Timothy L., Jacob M., Skyler C.

8th Grade: Avir W., Alex G.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Art Contest hosted by North Shore-LIJ Health System

First Place: Benjamin W.

Third Place: Allison H.

Honorable Mention: Kayla A., Isabella B., Amanda K., Hamsa P. and Francesca S.

Ben and Allison have been invited to participate in the 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Program which celebrates diversity and inclusiveness.

Town of North Hempstead Recycled Artwork Contest

Minhee L., Alexandra C., Jasmine C. & Irene L. won "The Best Environmental Message Award" for their sculpture titled, "The Future of Energy".

Aroj A., Ariel S., Arielle F. & Kayla K. won "The Best Use of Recycled Material Award" for their sculpture titled "Recyclable Triangle".

Kamyrnn I., Caroline W. & Shir B. won the "First Place Award" in the middle school category for their sculpture titled "Sun".

New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA)

The following students will be participating  in the NYS Middle School Honor Concert Band.

Kevin K., Clarinet 8

Christopher L, Clarinet 8

Caitlin P., Clarinet 8

Joseph Y., Clarinet 8

Rebecca S., Flute 7

William H., Oboe 7

Samuel K., Tenor Sax 7

(Alternate)

Annie L., Alto Sax 8

Jay Z., Bass Clarinet 7

Out of hundreds of students who applied to the NYS Middle School Honor Band, only about 93 students in total were selected to participate.  This clearly indicates that these South Middle  students are among the top clarinet, flute, oboe and sax players their age in this entire state.

 

National Council of Teachers of English

8th Grader Nadia J. won a Certificate of Recognition in the National Council of Teachers of English Promising Young Writers program.

ALL COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL

The following students will participate in the All County Music Festival and performed with the top young musicians in Nassau County:


Division III (Grade 7 and 8)

Jessica D., Choir, Soprano

Alanna F., Choir, Soprano

Allison K., Choir, Soprano

Samantha K., Choir, Alto

Ally W., Choir, Alto

Alvin F., Orchestra, Cello

Clara H., Orchestra, Cello

Sam H., Orchestra, Violin 1

Christopher L., Orchestra, Clarinet 1

Joseph Y., Orchestra, Clarinet 1

Kevin K., Orchestra, Clarinet 2

Caitlin P., Orchestra, Clarinet 2

Annie L., Band, Alto Sax 1

William H., kBand, Oboe 1

Jay Z., Band, Bass Clarinet

Division II (Grade 6)

Hallie L., Chorus, Alto

Tara S., Chorus, Alto

Giovanni X., Chorus, Soprano

Helena W., Violin 1

Hyerin Y., Orchestra, Violin 1

Hannah J., Orchestra, Violin 1

Yerin S., Orchestra, Viola

Haena K., Orchestra Cello

Justin L., Orchestra Cello

Robin P., Band, Flute 1

Robin S., Band, Oboe 1

 


 
 
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