Hello Parents, we continue with our partnership with Campesinos Sin Fronteras and their program Strong Families. Their sessions begin today at our campus, don't miss out.
Good Morning Parents, last week it was the first time we had sent MacBooks home with students and we were not aware that there was a feature enabled that would not allow our Cobras to connect to wifi outside of our network. Feature has been disabled and devices will be going home today with students ONLY if they have turned in their technology agreement. Students are to work on missing, incomplete assignments, science fair projects, or they can continue to work on their math skills using IXL.
Hello Parents, here is our tentative November calendar and reminder that we will not have school this Wednesday due to Veterans Day.
We are asking for your support in addressing a concern involving students bringing Smarties candy to school and using it inappropriately.
🚫 Candy is NOT allowed on campus. Students who fail to follow this expectation may face disciplinary consequences.
Please take a moment to review the attached parent notice and discuss these expectations with your child.
Thank you for helping us keep SMS a safe and positive learning environment for everyone!
The Cobra Way, Every Day! 💚💛
🚫 Candy is NOT allowed on campus. Students who fail to follow this expectation may face disciplinary consequences.
Please take a moment to review the attached parent notice and discuss these expectations with your child.
Thank you for helping us keep SMS a safe and positive learning environment for everyone!
The Cobra Way, Every Day! 💚💛
Hello Parents, student MacBooks are going home today so students can work on missing or incomplete assignments ONLY if we have received their technology agreement. With grades closing next week for progress reports, please review your child’s progress together and encourage them to complete outstanding work. Students can check grades and assignments anytime through StudentVue, and parents have the same access through ParentVue. We strongly encourage you to monitor device use at home and ensure MacBooks are being used for schoolwork and learning.
We have also acquired IXL Math, a program that provides practice to strengthen students’ math skills. More than half of our students scored at the minimally proficient level on state testing, highlighting a need for additional support. IXL will be one of the tools we use to address learning gaps and help students build confidence in math. Please encourage your child to complete assigned IXL practice skills.
Morning Parents, as the weather gets colder, we ask for your support in ensuring students arrive wearing jackets and sweaters in school-approved colors. Students must also wear their school polo underneath their sweater or jacket. Outerwear does not replace the required uniform shirt.
This week, we will review winter dress code expectations with students and provide reminders. Beginning next week, students who do not follow the school dress code will receive formal dress code referrals. Please review the attached dress code with your child and check their attire before they leave home.
For families interested in purchasing school outerwear hoodies are available in the office for $25 and today we will begin a preorder for embroidered school jackets form will be sent home today. See flyer attached for a sample of black jacket and style, they are $45 (an option requested by several parents.)
Hello Parents, tomorrow is Election Day and our Cobras will participate in a mock election by voting on propositions. This hands-on activity will help students learn about the voting process and the value of civic engagement.
Parents,
Please take a moment to check what your child will wear and bring to school today. Review the attached dress-up guidelines together. We will contact parents if students do not follow these guidelines. Instruction will continue on a modified class schedule to allow students who are interested to attend the outdoor social and enjoy snack sales. Dismissal remains at our regular time of 3:30 p.m.
If you plan to pick up your child after 12:30 p.m., please contact our office before 12:30 p.m. so we can arrange for your child to be in the office before students head to the event.
Thank you for helping us make today safe, positive, and enjoyable for our school community!
October PTO , hope to see you there!
Scholastic Book Fair
Morning Parents, these were the school wide expectations that were reviewed with all students last week. We also reviewed what would be the process for them reporting any given concern about their device and they had the opportunity to self-assess their device. Today, we will release devices ONLY to students who have turned in their signed technology agreement.
Hello Parents, hope you are having a restful weekend. We gave all 280 students missing their MacBook technology agreement another pink copy for them to take home. Please check our Cobras backpack to find this form, review the information, sign it, and return it to school tomorrow. Devices will be released only to those who have returned their forms and all others will continue to work on assignments using paper pencil with online work completed at home using their personal device.
Your kitchen called our school… it wants the night off!
Support SMS Student Council TODAY at our Jack in the Box takeover in Somerton!
Time: 1:30–8:30 PM
When you order, tell them: “I’m supporting SMS Student Council!” A percentage of your purchase will support our school.
Skip the cooking, give the dishes a break, and grab a bite for our Cobras!
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Welcome back! We resume all morning and afternoon 21st century tutoring clubs today.
⚽ 🏀 Join us tomorrow (10/19) for an informational meeting!
Parents and students interested in 7th and 8th grade Boys Soccer and Girls Basketball are invited to attend!
📅 Monday, October 19
🕒 Time: 3:45 PM
Please note: Tryouts will begin right after the meeting for all students who have submitted their permission slips.
Parents and students interested in 7th and 8th grade Boys Soccer and Girls Basketball are invited to attend!
📅 Monday, October 19
🕒 Time: 3:45 PM
Please note: Tryouts will begin right after the meeting for all students who have submitted their permission slips.
WELCOME BACK, COBRAS!
We hope all our Cobra families enjoyed a restful Fall Break! As we prepare to welcome students back tomorrow, Monday, October 19, we ask parents and guardians to help their children get ready for a successful start to Quarter 2.
A Few Back-to-School Reminders:
Clean and organize backpacks: Remove unnecessary items, trash, and anything that does not belong at school. Replenish school supplies: Ensure students have pencils, paper, notebooks, and other essential classroom materials. Review pending forms: Check for any school documents, technology agreements, or forms that still need to be signed and returned. Prepare uniform: Ensure our Cobras have their school uniform ready including their lanyard and school ID.
As we enter Quarter 2, all students, including our 7th graders, have had an opportunity to learn and practice our campus expectations, procedures, and routines. We encourage families to take a few minutes to revisit school expectations with their children. Our Student Handbook is available on our school and district websites for reference.
Upon returning, our teachers and staff will also take time to reinforce classroom expectations and schoolwide norms. Our goal is simple: Spend more time focused on learning, growing, and celebrating student success and less time addressing preventable disciplinary concerns.
Thank you, Cobra families, for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing our students back on campus tomorrow!
We hope all our Cobra families enjoyed a restful Fall Break! As we prepare to welcome students back tomorrow, Monday, October 19, we ask parents and guardians to help their children get ready for a successful start to Quarter 2.
A Few Back-to-School Reminders:
Clean and organize backpacks: Remove unnecessary items, trash, and anything that does not belong at school. Replenish school supplies: Ensure students have pencils, paper, notebooks, and other essential classroom materials. Review pending forms: Check for any school documents, technology agreements, or forms that still need to be signed and returned. Prepare uniform: Ensure our Cobras have their school uniform ready including their lanyard and school ID.
As we enter Quarter 2, all students, including our 7th graders, have had an opportunity to learn and practice our campus expectations, procedures, and routines. We encourage families to take a few minutes to revisit school expectations with their children. Our Student Handbook is available on our school and district websites for reference.
Upon returning, our teachers and staff will also take time to reinforce classroom expectations and schoolwide norms. Our goal is simple: Spend more time focused on learning, growing, and celebrating student success and less time addressing preventable disciplinary concerns.
Thank you, Cobra families, for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing our students back on campus tomorrow!
Indigenous Peoples Day!
Wish all of our Cobra families a restful fall break! Friendly reminder to please stop by to turn in the new technology agreement or insurance payment for the MacBook check out upon our return from break.
Happy Wednesday! Friendly reminder that the rest of the week we will have early release due to parent teacher conferences. We hope to see you here later today! We will be providing support with ParentVue if you have not requested your activation code and collecting device insurance fee.
Tentative October Calendar
Big Shout Out to yourgreens.salad for sponsoring our teacher and staff of the month gift vouchers.
We also would like to welcome a new program wheel.fun to our campus they have provided bikes, helmets, and other gear to begin an after school biking club. The club sponsor for this new club will be Mrs. A Ochoa.
Our new SMS Jazz Band is warming up, stay tuned for upcoming presentations.