No Robotics Wednesday Morning

Because of exam make ups at the high school which snow days keep pushing later and later (and Mr. Eisele's obligations at SCHS) there will be no Robotics on Wednesday.

School is Closed Tuesday, January 29th

The back roads must be a sheet of ice. Sorry for the late notice. Monday's schedule which was moved to Tuesday will now be moved to Wednesday for make up exams/tests.

Monday's Schedule is Now Tuesday's Schedule

Because of the "Ice Day" our exam/end of Marking Period Test Schedule that we put in place for Monday because of the snowday from last Thursday is now in effect for Tuesday. If you're head is spinning trying to follow that, the easy answer is that we will be following our old, 2nd marking period schedule on Tuesday (hours 1-6) with any make-up exams/tests projects that were to happen last week, will be given in hours 4, 5 and 6. Our new, 3rd parking period schedules will take effect on Wednesday (unless Mother Nature decides to change it again...in which case we'll keep dumping the last day of the Marking Period to the next day). OK...if you're a student reading this, go get the ice off your driveway.

Just the Facts

On Friday, February 8th our Sixth Grade classes will see a presentation entitled "Just the Facts" which is coordinated by the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council. Just the Facts is a teaching process designed to inform, empower and educate middle school students about personal body safety and the law. There will be a parent meeting in the Media Center on January 30th at 6:00 pm where you can come and learn more about the presentation. Any questions please contact our main office.

More Monday....

Because of the snowday and final tests/exams, on Monday, January 28th, we will be follwoing our 2nd Marking Period Schedule. We'll start our new classes (3rd Marking Period) on Tuesday.

Friday and Monday's Schedule

Snow days always throw a wrench in the works but when they happen on exam days, it really tends to mess things up. Here is the plan. Friday (tomorrow) which is a scheduled No Students/Staff Records Day remains the same. Too many families have made arrangements to have school on Friday and move our Records Day to Monday. Monday, SCMS will be running a normal schedule (hours 1-6) with exams for our 8th graders in hours 4, 5 and 6. So to recap.....No school Friday (staff only), last day of the marking period is now Monday with tests/exams in the afternoon (hours 4, 5 and 6).

Thursday January 24th...School is Closed

Sorry for the late notice. We just got word that all East China Schools are closed today (Thursday the 24th) due to deteriorating weather. Updates to follow on how exams will be made up

Attention All Runners/Walkers

As most of you hopefully remember, last year we had a very successful First Annual Chili Heart Run (5K) that our East China Supporters Group sponsored. The run starts and ends at SCMS and from all accounts the runners/walkers had a blast. The Supporters Group has supplied our East China Students with countless "extras" that just wouldn't be available without their help. This year the date is Saturday February 23rd. Pre-race registration is online only and can be done at www.chiliheart5k.com (Registration must be done before February 6th to receive a Chili Heart Shirt as part of your registration). Last year we had over 180 runners/walkers. This year we would like to double that number. Please, please, please pass this on to any friends, students, relatives, college students, neighbors, weekend warriors, etc.... Your help is greatly appreciated.

Flu Info

It's that time of year (unfortunately). Here are two documents we've received from our RESA that are worth taking a look at. How to Prevent the Flu and Health Department Letter

New 8th Grade Exam

Not really. Here is an 8th grade exam from 1912 that I got a kick out of looking over. Give it a try. 1912 Exam

What a GREAT Break...But Time to Get Back to Work

With about two and half weeks until the end of the Marking Period we need to hit the ground running. Please touch base with your child regarding missing assignments. We spend a ton of time reminding and encouraging students to get their missing assignments turned in....which far and away the majority do, but we have a handful that need some encouragement that we can't give (read between the lines.....somewhere my Dad has a big smile on his face). Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.