Looking to Jumpstart the MEAP?

I've added a link on our homepage called MEAP Help. What we have found is that many mistakes are made on the MEAP not because our students didn't know how the material, but because they didn't know a word/term in the question (vocabulary). The link will take you to a list of Math terms commonly found on the MEAP as well as give you another link that will help with the ELA MEAP. When you get tired of all the sunshine and relaxing, take a look and go over the list with your child. It could be the difference between a "2" and a "1"

Future Freshman Males....

Here's a letter I received from the SCHS Soccer Coaches: We’d like to ask for your assistance in helping us maintain our SCHS Boys JV Soccer program. Boys Soccer competes in the fall and we are looking for additional players. This is a great opportunity for boys to be a part of a high school team and benefit from the exercise and camaraderie that comes with such a program. There are no "cuts" and each player will get lots of time on the field during the 15+ scheduled games. We are looking for energetic young men who want to work hard and have fun - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! Pre-season conditioning begins July 25, 8:00 am at St. Clair Middle School (these conditioning sessions are optional). Official practices begin Aug 8th at 8:00 am. Please encourage your son to give it a shot. If you have any questions or would simply like to be added to our e-mail distribution list for upcoming information please contact Coach Rich Kern by phone/text at 810-333-6791 or e-mail at r-kern@sbcglobal.net.

An 8th Grader's Perspective

Funny story. I was walking through the cafeteria last week when I noticed a handful of raisins on a table that had a group of 8th grade girls sitting at it. I overheard one of the girls say “I hate these…they are for old people!!”. My immediate reply was, “Hey…watch it with the old people reference”. They laughed and the one said “When I said old I meant like over 50”. So I asked her “well, how old do you think I am?” She said “45…ha ha ha ha ….just kidding….probably…40 or 42” This opened up the whole table to guessing my age that ranged from 38 to 44. Then one of the gals who came full circle back to the raisins, “I know my Grandma likes raisins and she’s 52”. I laughed and let them know that I was older than her Grandma (but I still didn’t like raisins). I’m going to miss this group of 8th graders.

DC/Texas Hold'em Funraiser Info

I've posted the dates and times for our Texas Hold'em workers. Click on our Washington DC link on our main webpage. Any qeustions please call.

Important News

If you have been following the news lately, you've probably heard of the new synthetic over the counter drug which goes by a variety of names, K2 and Spice being the two most common. It is very, very scary stuff that is very assessable and ending up in the hands of our youth. The following was forwarded to me from the City of St. Clair. The St Clair County Health Department released an “Imminent Danger Order” that prohibits the sale and distribution of synthetic marijuana and similar substances. They are issuing a press release to the media. Fact sheets on the products are available at www.stclaircounty.org and more information will be posted on the county website as it becomes available. The St Clair County Sheriff Dept is visiting businesses and advising them of the order. The products are to be removed and disposed of by the store owners. Calls to report or file complaints of retailers selling these drugs should be directed to the St. Clair County Health Department: Environmental Health Division (810-987-5306).

Saints Day August 24th

If I haven't already, I wanted to give everyone a heads up on something we started last year and had great success with. Our Saints Day is when students come in before school starts, receive their schedules, locker combinations, student photos, books, tour the building, etc... Here is the schedule: SCMS SAINTS DAY 6th Graders – 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM 7th Graders – 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM 8th Graders – 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM - Hope to see you there!!!!

Choir Concert

I said it for our band concert and I'll say for our choir kids....very, very, very impressive. If you haven't had a chance to see them perform, you're missing out. We have some really talented kids. Congrats to everyone involved and to Mr. Carlson. Having the advantage of being able to walk through his class earlier in the year and being able to listen to them now and see how far they have come is a great feeling.

Anti Bullying Video

Our Student Anti-Bullying Committee has been working hard with the help of Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Barker to put together a video. Hopefully I attached it corectly and you'll be able to watch it. Student ABC Video

Austin Fitzpatrick Fundraiser

As many of you know, we have a young man here at SCMS that has been dealt a very bad hand and is battling Large Cell Anaplastic Lymphoma. Austin Fitzpatrick, a current 7th grader is currently receiving treatments at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. There will be a fundraiser tomorrow, June 2nd from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Grace Ministry in the Outlet Mall (1661 North Range Road in Marysville). The fundraiser will include 31 gift sale, bake sale, door prizes, Photographs by Emily and much more. I was just told this morning that the doctors have cleared Austin to attend....I'm sure he would enjoy seeing everyone.

Band Concert

Outstanding. I think Mr. Decker said it best last night when he said that in the age of technology, when so many things can be done for us with a click of a button, these students are making music...doing something (in playing an instrument) that many of us can't do. The improvement from the start of the year really is impressive but the improvement from 6th grade to 8th grade is amazing. Great job to Mr. Decker and all of our band students.