A SCMS Halloween Tradition

As many of you know that have students go through SCMS, we have had a tradition of having a Halloween Parade. This year we were able to combine it with a Walkathon that our PTO has been sponsoring. This year our 8th grade Band came up with the idea to play "Scary" music as the parade was going on, which was a great idea. The winners of our costume contest....which was not easy to select, was 6th Grader Matthew Reincke, 7th Grader Jimmy DeVolder and 8th grader Andrew Puwal. Excellent job by all.

National Pat Yourself on the Back Day

I've declared Monday November 3rd as National Pat Yourself on the Back Day. Use Facebook, Twitter, Billboards, anything you can find to say something nice about yourself. Please help spread the word. With a little help (you tell six, who tell six, who tell six...) it'll become a yearly event. Hallmark is always looking for another reason to make a card.....it's just this time you'll have to buy it for yourself.

7th and 8th Grade Bands...Great Job

I'm always amazed at how talented our kids are and even more amazed at the improvement they make from the all concert to the June concert. Well done everyone....looking forward to our next performance.

Words We All Can Live By

A Couple of Chopped Up Weeks

For those that might not of looked ahead, we have a few 1/2 days and one full day PD (professional development) Days coming our way. This Friday, October 31st is a 1/2 day, Next Tuesday, November 4th is a full PD Day and the following day, Wednesday November 5th is another 1/2 day (but November 5th 1/2 day is only for district elementary and middle schools. Students will be released at 11:48 on our 1/2 days.

Our Parents Are Great

One of the more fun parts of having a Box Top collection is all the sorting and trimming that has to be done before you can send the Box Tops in to be redeemed. Thankfully we have GREAT parents who are will to give up a morning to help out. Thank you sooooooooooo much.

Automated Phone Answering System

Starting Monday, October 27th, the East China School District will be going to an automated phone answering system when someone calls the main office line (press 1 for attendance, press 2 to dial by name, etc....). Unfortunately the system will cause us to lose a bit of the personal touch but it's the district's hope that it allows us to be more efficient.