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A Newsletter for the Sandy Springs Charter Middle School Community ♦ Dr. Emily Abrams Massey, Principal ♦ Ms. Alisha Lyas Jones, Curriculum Assistant Principal ♦ Ms. Sabrina Taylor, Curriculum Assistant Principal
May 15, 2015
SSCMS At a Glance
May 15th
8th Grade Dance
5:30-9:00
May 19th
6th grade Honors Day
@ 9:00
May 20th
7th grade Honors Day
@ 9:00
May 21st
8th Grade Honors Day
@ 9:00
May 22nd
Last day of School
♦ 8750 Pride Place, Atlanta, GA 30350 ♦ 770.552.4970 – phone (English/Español) ♦ 770.643.3334 – fax http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/sandysprings/Pages/default.aspx
Title I School Commitment: Sandy Springs Charter Middle School qualifies to receive federal funds under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I Part A for the 2012-2013 School Year. Our school has been designated as a Title I School.
Stallion News
SSCMS family,
We have had a tremendous week, and I am so grateful for the activities
our kids experienced this week:
1. Two, band, Orchestra, & Chorus concerts 2.Book Fair and Edible Book Festival 3. 8th Grade Dance 4. Chattahoochee nature center trip 5.Power over Prejudice(POP) field trip to The Atlanta History Center 6.MS/HS football scrimmage tonight 7. Bodies exhibit 8.Chattahoochee nature center trips 9. Cross Curricular7th Grade Town Festival Extravaganza 10. Yearbook review
And many other amazing and rigorous student activities.
We are only 5 days away from the end of school, and we need your
support to make sure we get all students to mastery. We look forward to
you at the Honors Day programs next week.
Appreciative, I Am Dr. Emily Abrams Massey, Proud Principal of SSCMS Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter @SSCMSStallions
SSCMS Spirit Week
Counting down…
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
FYI…
2015 SGC Election Results
Dear SSCMS Parents, Employees and School Community,
The elections results are in and I am pleased to announce the new parent and teacher
representatives who will serve on our School Governance Council. Please join me in
congratulating these new Council members who will help guide our school over the next two
years:
I also want to thank all of you who ran for a position on the School Governance Council. Your
willingness to lead is a testament to the strength of our school community.
Our newly elected Parents/Guardians and Teacher will be joined by new representatives from
our school and community over the next few months. I have the honor of appointing one
school employee and I will nominate one community representative to be approved by the
remainder of the Council. All new Council members will participate in training and transition
into their positions in July.
Please stay tuned to our website for updates on the Council.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emily Massey
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School PTA Bulletin
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Math Materials on Display at SSCMS
The Georgia Board of Education has approved reorganization of mathematics standards to allow
local school systems to again provide Algebra 1 and Geometry courses for students in grades 9-12.
Parents are invited to review materials and provide feedback for these courses from May 6 through
June 5 at each Fulton County high school and the North Learning Center (450 Northridge Parkway,
Sandy Springs, GA). Displays with print and digital resources will be available daily with feedback
gathered via an online survey using smart phones or a computer onsite. Check with your school’s
front office for directions to the materials and survey. Your feedback – and feedback from teachers
– will be used to make recommendations for adoption by the School Board in June. Thank you for
your participation.
Media Center Madness…
Our 2nd annual Edible Book Festival was even yummier than last year! It’s
amazing how creative people were when illustrating their books.
Congratulations to our winners!
Thanks to our wonderful
volunteers, our BOGO Book
Fair was a success! The students love getting that free book!
The 7th Grade Team had some amazing projects set up in their town! Students paid a lot of attention to detail when planning these projects. The finished products
were so amazing. Many of the projects were digital, so they were available for everyone to view on computers. Food from the various areas of study were also brought in to sample. We had a huge turn-out of parents. Thank
you for your support. It was a wonderful experience! Kudos, Ms. Drago for your bright idea, and kudos 7th
Grade Team and students for you hard work!
Announcement for Military Families Please see the link below to find out about a camp for military youth ages 12-15.
Thank you for all you do for the children of Georgia! http://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/dod-camps/2015-
camps/2015_youth_camps/youth_camps/youth_camp_georgia.html
Georgia Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey is also modeled after the student survey and contains 24 questions. Parents will be able to complete the survey using their
personal computers, smartphones or iPads. For parents that do not have access to the Internet, school administrators might consider scheduling dates and
times to allow parents to complete the Georgia Parent Survey at school. All parents should be encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey
because the data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. However, there is no mandatory participation rate for parents. Survey responses
are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be
available to the public and will not be posted online. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey: http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp
FYI…
Summer Bridge Program
Middle School ----------------- High School
North Springs Charter High School will be hosting a FREE Summer Program for rising 9th grade students. The program will be hosted at North Springs Charter High School.
June 17th – July 17th, 2015
8:30am-3:00pm Monday – Friday
Please see the following details regarding the Summer Bridge Experience: Earn High School Class Credits (.5 for Personal Fitness and .5 for Health)
High School Readiness Study Skills Session Daily
Classes are taught by Certified High School Teachers
Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
Marta Passes provided for transportation to and from the program daily
Format A: Student would like to attend from June 17th – July 17th and receive 1 Full Credit for completing Health (0.5) and Personal Fitness (0.5). Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates.
Format B: Student would like to attend from June 17th – July 1st and receive a .5 Credit for completing Personal Fitness only. Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates. Format C: Student would like to attend from July 2nd – July 17th and receive a .5 Credit for completing Personal Fitness only. Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates.
See page 21 for registration.
Who: Rising 9th graders
What: North Springs’ Theatre Bootcamp
Where:North Springs Black Box Theatre - bring $5 for lunch
When: August 8th / 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., parent meeting will be held separately 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Future Thespians of North Springs Join us for a mini-bootcamp to help students acclimate to the theatre department. They will meet upperclassmen, teachers, and learn the ins & outs of auditioning for the Fall show. To reserve your spot, email [email protected]. Please let us know your student’s name. A parent meeting will be held separately 10:00-11:00.
Look Forward to meeting you! The North Springs Thespians
8th DANCE
End-of-Year Celebration/Party
May 15th
There will be food, music, friends, fun, memories to make, and even a
keepsake.
The window of opportunity to pay your dues is now closed.
Please direct any questions to Mr. Hill at [email protected]
or to Ms. Salters at [email protected].
A Memo from the Dance Committee
Coming soon…
KUDOS to Mr. Hytowitz and the Yearbook Staff!
News…
YUM!
Café Conversation SSCMS offers a nutritious and convenient breakfast every morning at no cost to all students. This is a breakfast program designed to boost academic performance, behavior and attendance. The daily breakfast includes:
Both hot and cold whole grain entrée options
Fresh fruit and 100% fruit juice
1% and fat-free milk
Please take a look at the breakfast menus at
www.fcsnutrition.com, and consider joining the
SSCMS Café for a delicious breakfast!
Kim Redden
SSCMS Café Manager 770-552-4972
Helping Children after a Loss
If you have a child who has experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or other close loved one, there is a FREE
weekend retreat for kids 7 years old to a high school senior. Camp MAGIK—Mainly About Grief In Kids
(www.campmagik.org) --is a having their weekend retreat April 24-26 (deadline is April 17th). Please contact
Rene Searles McClatchey, PhD, at [email protected], 404.790.0140, for more information.
From the Front Office: To support home learning, parents have
specialized parent access to their Home
Access portal via the Fulton County
website. Should you need your login
and password information, simply
contact one of our front office staff, and
they will more than glad to walk you
through the process.
Want to Volunteer at SSCMS? http://www.fultoncountyschoolssafetysecurity.org/
Info about the Internet
Students who receive free or reduced lunch may qualify for “Internet
Essentials” through Comcast. This program gives families the internet for
only $9.95 per month. Additionally they can order a laptop or desktop
for only $149! Below you will find the direct link to the online
application.
http://www.internetessentials.com/
SSCMS Yearbooks Have Arrived!
They will be distributed to
students that paid on Monday. Extras will be sold for $45 until
they run out. Payments will only be accepted in the form of
cash or money order.
FYI… Who: 8th grade students
What: a dance
Where: SSCMS
When: Friday, May 15th
5:30-9:00
PAWS POPS for sale. Items
being collected for animals from
AHS wish list. All proceeds will
go towards the Atlanta Humane
Society. Thank you for helping
to support our furry friends.
More News…
Please bring your donations from the wish list to the media center.
Reward for class with the most donations! ;)
SSCMS
Building Alterations
SSCMS is undergoing a facelift
to include expansion and
upgrades to better suit the needs
of our students. Some of the
improvements will include more
classrooms, a STEM lab, and
changes in the media center to
accommodate 21st century
learners.
Reading Bowl Team
FYI… the books on the Georgia Helen
Ruffin Reading Bowl list can be found
at the Fulton County Library. Take
advantage of these books over the
summer.
For more information, please contact
Mrs. Howell.
TAG INFO The following links will give you information and guidance on Summer Programs. Many are designed specifically for gifted students but there are as many open to students of all levels. Please look through the options if you are thinking of enrolling your student in a summer program this year. http://giftedatlanta.com/summer-programs/ They have a calendar set up each month. This is the one in our area, however it has events listed all over the metro area. Some are educational, some are just for fun: http://duluth.macaronikid.com/calendar/ Please feel free to email Mrs. Katie English at [email protected] for more information.
GA Milestone
Below are several resources that provide detailed information regarding the Georgia Milestones. There is a webpage dedicated
specifically to where these resources are available. This can also be found on the GaDOE’s Georgia Milestone Assessment webpage
(see links below). Another resource that you might find beneficial is a video developed to provide parents with an explanation about
Georgia’s Student Growth Model, which is embedded on the GaDOE website as well.
Testing/Assessment
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/default.aspx
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx
Georgia Student Growth Model
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Student-Growth-Model.aspx
FYI…
Box Tops
Parents & Teachers, Thanks for supporting our school! Our earnings goal this year is 5,000 box tops...We are currently at approximately 2800 box tops…Together, we can make our goal happen.
Keep clipping Box Tops and sending them into school from now thru May!
Top submitters by Grade!
6th grade
Mr. Hytowitz / Mr. Green
447 box tops
7th grade
Ms. Lawson / Ms. White
610 box tops
8th grade
Mrs. English
570 box tops
All volunteers, We thank you sooooooo much! The BOGO Book Fair was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are so excited that you were here to join in on our Media Center Madness week! From the bottom of our hearts, SSCMS Media Center Staff
Mrs. Joy Sandoz
SSCMS is happy to announce that Joy Sandoz has been selected
as the volunteer that has shown outstanding dedication and
commitment to quality education in our school. A luncheon will
be held on May 15, 2015 to celebrate.
Thanks for all you do for SSCMS!
Counselor’s Corner
Mrs. Russell
Mrs. Burgins
Jamie Burgins- 6th grade and 7th
grade boys support
Shinah Russell- 8th grade and 7th
grade girls support
What we do for students
School counselors provide programs and
support designed to promote student
achievement. “These programs are
comprehensive in scope, preventive in design
and developmental in nature” (American
School Counselor Association, 2012).
Our comprehensive school program consists of
the following components 1) academic, 2)
social/emotional, and 3) career development.
Individual Counseling
Small Group counseling
Parent Workshops
Mentoring programs
Core Curriculum (Classroom Guidance)
Special programs i.e. Anti-Bullying, BFF,
PALS, Transitions,
Support for Teachers
Student Support Team (SST)
Resources for mental health
College and Career Awareness
College & Career
Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)
This year students will use Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) for
career exploration and planning. Each student will obtain their access
information, complete career interest inventories and 8th grade students will
complete their four year high school graduation plan. The career inventories
and the high school graduation plan are designed to meet the Bridge Law
requirements.
College/Career Lesson(s) On Wednesday, March 04, students were engaged in
a lesson on career choices “putting all the pieces together”. During the lesson
students identified their interest & developed a career goal. We will continue
the lesson on Wednesday.
What to look for? Success in Middle School Groups
6-8 grade STEM opportunity- A group of 6-8 girls have been select to
participate in the Tech Bridge program offered by Girls Scouts of Greater
Atlanta. The program is designed to spark interest in STEM careers, build
leadership skills, and provide mentorship.
Attention 8th grade Parents and Students North Springs Charter High
School Counselors visited our 8th grade students to prepare them for the
transition to high school. Students learned about opportunities and course
offerings. In addition, students had an opportunity to speak with their high
school counselor and choose their electives for next year.
9th Grade Night at North Springs Charter High School. Parents and
students, you are invited to attend 9th grade Night at North Springs Charter High
School on April 21, 2015 from 5:30pm -8:30pm. This event will provide the
students with an opportunity to tour the school and gain valuable information
about North Springs High School. We hope to see you there!
After-School All-Stars Janet C. Lane
Graduation Coach
SSCMS
770-552-4970 (133)
Parent Survey This survey is for parents of
students who attend the After-
School All-Stars program.
Parents must have the
student’s lunch number to
complete the survey. Thanks
for your support.
http://ed-survey.gsu.edu/netq/index.php?sid=38827&lang=en
Sweep Bus Update:
Please let contact Janet Lane at
770-552-4970 (133) if your
child would use a stop at the
Stonington Apartments.
The stop would cover The
Reserve, Stonington, and
Celebration Apartments.
These complexes are located
on Roswell Rd all next to each
other. If there is enough
participation, this stop will be
added in January. Please email
me to let me know if your
child would use this additional
stop.
After-School All-Star updates:
During Milestone testing, there will be no after school programming- April 16- May 1.
The After School All Star program will resume for students by invitation only on May 4 and will end for the year
on May 8. It will be a traveling camp and students will take a field trip every day that week, to such places as the
Bodies Exhibit, Fernbank Museum and Imax theater, a nature hike, Stars and Strikes, etc. Thanks for a great After
School All Star year. Look for the registration table in August when school resumes next year and sign up for the
After School All Star program!
Study Island Study Island math and language arts computer program is available for all students. The After-School All-Stars students have specific completion requirements. Parents are encouraged to have students complete the math and the language arts pretest. Students will log onto studyisland.com. The log in is the student’s firstintial.lastname@sscms (example J.Lane@sscms) The password is the student’s lunch number.
After School All Star Parents, Your input is needed. Please take time to complete the parent survey about the After School All Star Program. You will need your child’s lunch number as identification. The information will be used to assess and improve the After School All Star program. Thank you in advance for your input. If you have any questions or concerns you may email Janet Lane. [email protected]
All Stars Parent Survey http://ed-survey.gsu.edu/netq/index.php?sid=38827&lang=en
POP CORNER
THE FIRST IMPRESSION I WANT TO MAKE
Have you ever asked yourself the kind of first impression you give to others? Are first impresions even important to you? Too a lot of people, first impressions are very, very important. Rather you’re at school, at the mall, spending time with family or making new friends, first impressions reveal a lot about a person. Therefore, it is imperative that others perception of you match the image and character you truly want to display. Here is a little exercise to help you determine your best traits. On the list below, circle four words that describe how you would like to be thought of when you meet another person for the first time. Once you’ve identified your four words, work towards matching your behavior to those words so your perception, how people view you, is really and truly what you want them to see. Have A Great Day. Rule-follower Serious Sensitive Creative Friendly Likes to study Polite Cool Confident A Leader Shy/Quiet Athletic Considerate Smart Sensitive Easygoing Outgoing Creative
~POP Ambassadors
POP CLUB
In the Spotlight…
Renaissance Festival Fun
Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
On Tuesday, May 5, 2014, the 8th Grade Students
of Sandy Spring Charter Middle School had the
opportunity to be in the presence of three heroes of the
Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Joyce Terrell, at the age of
13, was the first to integrate the school system in the state
of Virginia. Mr. Frank Holloway was a freedom rider
and the first Black Civil Rights Workers to go to Selma,
Alabama to register blacks to vote. He also marched in
what was known as “Bloody Sunday” in Selma. Mr.
Charles Person was one of the original 13 Freedom
Riders. He is only one of three originals still living.
These three unsung heroes shared their personal stories of
what they faced, during this time period. They gave first-
hand account of being beaten, jailed, harassed, and
subjected to the prejudice towards blacks in the south,
during this time period. They spoke of their personal
encounters with Dr. King, Senator John Lewis, and many
other famous figures of that period. The students were
also enlightened by the first-hand account of how all
races of our great nation came together in support of the
Civil Rights movement; noting that 50% of the Freedom
Riders were white and that the movement consisted
people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities.
Each lecturer truly allowed the students to make a
real life connection to what they were studying in the
classroom, in our Civil Rights Unit, as it related to our
Georgia Studies Standards. It was a privilege and a once-
in-a-lifetime experience for all who were in attendance.
Special thanks go out to the Sandy Springs Middle
School Foundation, Dr. Massey, Mr. Wicks, and Mr.
Evans for allowing and making this event a possibility
and a huge success.
Jr. Beta went on
a field trip!
In the Spotlight…
National Spanish Exam of our 6th Grade Spanish Students Congratulations Medalists & Ms. Halden!
Congratulations to 6th Grade world language - SPANISH students from Sandy Springs Charter Middle School who attained national
recognition for excellent performance on the 2015 National Spanish Examinations.
National Latin Exam Medal Results Congratulations Medalists & Ms. Masters!
Every year SSCMS Latin students participate in the National Latin Exam. This international exam is taken primarily by high
school students. The following are our medal results for the year: These are amazing results! The results continue the SSCMS
trend of improving each year.
7th 8th Grand Total
Gold 15 6 21
Silver 21 7 28
Bronze 18 11 29
STEM Day at
SSCMS
SSCMS students participated in Ga
STEM Day on Friday May 8th. The
activities were challenging and the
students had a lot of fun! Sixth,
Seventh and Eighth graders
participated in their Math and Science
classes, where they designed and
constructed marble tracks,
marshmallow catapults, gum drop
molecule towers and rubber band
racers. Check out some of the photos!!
Parker, Angelica
Roper, Tanique
Salvioli, Beatrice
Thomas, Jartashia
Thomas, Shikria
Tilllman, Donette
Walter, Paschance
Whyte, Dejha
Woodard, Jada
O'Neal, Aiyanna
SSCMS Sports
Sports Information:
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Students who are interested in trying out for sports must have medical insurance in case of an
emergency. Students can provide a copy of their current
medical insurance policy card or purchase school medical
insurance for as low as $14.50 for the school year.
For more information, please call:
S. Parsons, Athletic Director
770-552-4970 x160
SSCMS Soccer Try-Outs
Soccer try-outs for the 2015-2016 season will be held
Sept 7th-Sept 11th, 2015. Rising 7th and 8th graders are
eligible for trying out. YOU MUST HAVE A
PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE YOU CAN TRY
OUT!!!! Blank physical forms can be picked up in the
front office.
VARSITY
Congrats Dorothy Sandoz and Sa’Mya Holloman!
They made the varsity team at NSCHS!
Askew, Naomi
Bethea, Shania
Campbell, Aundra
Decanio, Giovanna
Embry, Jayla
Galloway, Chanelle
Galloway, Chanelle
Goodrum, Ayanna
Harris, Victoria
Holloman, Samaya
Johnson, Claire
Kouyeth, Saran
Lampkin, Jayla
Maple, Makena
Moore, Ella
O'neal, Ayana
Bell, Aaron
Bland, Stephon
Childs, Demarco
Curry, Zahir
Delaney, Jaylen
Earley, James
Harris, Justyn
Harrison, Deshaun
Hogan, Kameron
Holloman, Christian
Jackson, ShaRon
Jeremiah, Lampkin
Joshua, Jones
Keou, Nick
Livingston, Lee
Manganani, Shundler
Parker, Alex
Sangster, Julius
Simmons, Sean
Thomas, Reid
White, Zahzee
Wilson, Ziyon
Wright, Nathaniel
Please join SSCMS in celebrating the hard work of all our track
participants this season. Great job Stallions!
Media Center
Survivor AR Challenges
We had so much fun!
Survivor AR Challenge Memories!
The state of Georgia has provided free, online access to books this summer! myON Reader
has partnered with the Get Georgia Reading Campaign to provide every child in Georgia
FREE access anytime, anywhere to a library of more than 8,000 enhanced digital books with
multimedia supports — over the entire summer! This information is also included on the site.
http://www.fultonmeti.org/
FYI…
Throw Back Thursday Remember this…
Digital Learning Day!
Ms. Hillestad posing for a
picture while students
take a pic of a teacher ID
badge. This was one of
the items on the iSpy
Scavenger Hunt.
We had so much fun!
Additional Summer Reading Options
A Glance Back at 2014-2015
A Glance Back at 2014-2015
A Glance Back at 2014-2015
A Glance Back at 2014-2015
Opportunities…
Summer Bridge Program Registration Form Scan and E-mail this form only, back to Felicia Lewis at [email protected]
no later than May 22nd to secure a space for your student in the program. In the subject line of the e-mail please indicate “Summer Bridge.” Space is limited. Only 100 spaces available.
We will be communicating with you via e-mail. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY. If messages and
confirmation of your registration do not reach you, it could be due to illegible hand writing.
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________
School Currently Attending:______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Parent Cell Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Parent Email: __________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact (Cellular Number):___________________________________________________
Program Formats Offered: Please select only one format.
_______Format A: Student would like to attend from June 17th – July 17th and receive 1 Full Credit for completing Health (0.5) and Personal Fitness (0.5). Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates to receive full credit and avoid dismissal.
_______Format B: Student would like to attend from June 17th – July 1st and receive a .5
Credit for completing Personal Fitness only. Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates to receive full credit and avoid dismissal.
_______Format C: Student would like to attend from July 2nd – July 17th and receive a .5 Credit for completing Personal Fitness only. Student must attend every day, all day during the specified dates to receive full credit and avoid dismissal.
