Weekly Schedule

Girls Basketball
Please remember that the 8th grade games versus Sturgis on Monday will be played at the  Rec Center.  The 8th grade white game versus Belle Fourche originally scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled. They are down to one 8th grade team.  We are also planning to have the 8th grade white team participate in the Newell Tournament on Saturday the 20th.  They were short a team and we're ready to compete.

Volunteer Opportunities
We need someone for the concession stand on Monday night for two girls basketball games versus Sturgis beginning at 4:00.

SMS Weekly Activity Schedule

Week of: 12/16/14-12/20/14

Day	Event	Opponent	Location	Dismiss	Bus	Time
Monday	7 Girls’ Basketball	Sturgis	SMS			4:00
Monday	8 Girls’ Basketball	Sturgis	Rec Center			4:00
Monday	Wrestling	Sturgis	Sturgis	2:35	2:45	4:00
Tuesday	7 Girls’ Basketball	Belle Fourche	Belle Fourche		3:30	4:30
Tuesday	8 Girls Basketball	Belle Fourche	SMS			4:30
Tuesday	Wrestling	Tournament	Custer	12:35	12:45	4:00
Thursday	Boys’ Basketball	Impact Test	Library			3:15
Thursday	7/8 Band Concert		SHS Auditorium			7:00
Saturday	7 Girls’ Basketball	Tournament	Hill City		TBA	TBA
Saturday	8 Girls’ Basketball	Tournament	Newell		TBA	TBA

SMS Update

Another busy week is on tap as you can see below.  I'm excited for the first 7th and 8th grade choir concert of the year and for all of the other activities as we race towards the end of the girls' basketball and wrestling seasons.

I've been re-reading one of my favorite books, The Talent Code.  This link is to a trailer featuring the author.  It's definitely worth a read.  This book provides very useful insights into both how we approach academics and activities.  In order to be our best, we have to be very intentional on how we build skills and we have to function in a supportive community that is centered on creating excellence.

Volunteer Opportunities 

• Girls' Basketball Concessions: Thursday December 11th.  Triangular with Sturgis and Sage Valley beginning at 4:00.  Email Kevin if you are available. 

SMS Weekly Activity Schedule

Week of:  12/8/14-12/13/14

Day	Event	Opponent	Location	Dismiss	Bus	Time
Monday	7/8 Choir Concert		SHS Auditorium			7:00
Tuesday	Wrestling	Tournament	Douglas	1:50	2:00	4:00
Tuesday	7/8 Girls’ Basketball	Lead/Deadwood	Lead		3:35	4:30
Thursday	7 Girls’ Basketball	Sage Valley/ Sturgis	SMS			4:00
Thursday	8 Girls’ Basketball	Sage Valley/ Sturgis	Sturgis		3:30	5:00
Thursday	Wrestling	Rapid City	North Middle School	1:55	2:15	4:00
Saturday	Spartan Learning Lab		ALAC Room			8:00

A busy week on tap

We have a very busy week ahead.  Please review the weekly schedule and volunteer opportunities below.  In addition to the full slate of activities, next week is the end of the first trimester.  Students and staff have been working extremely hard and it's a bit frightening to think that a third of the school year is behind us.  I'm very proud of all SMS students and what they have accomplished so already this year.

Next week is also the AdvancED review for the District.  This is the accreditation process for our District and I'm looking forward to and outside perspective on our strengths and areas for growth.  As a professional learning community, we operate under a philosophy of continuous improvement.  The accreditation process is helpful in gauging what we can do better in support of student learning and identifying areas to celebrate.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Monday, Wrestling Concessions
• Monday, Wrestling Clock Operator
• Tuesday, Basketball Concessions
• Wednesday, Basketball Concessions
• Saturday, Basketball Concessions

SMS Weekly Activity Schedule

Week of: 11/17/14-11/22/14

Day	Event	Opponent	Location	Dismiss	Bus	Time
Monday	Wrestling	Rapid City	SMS			4:00
Tuesday	7/8 Girls’ Basketball	Newell	Newell	2:20	2:30	4:00
Tuesday	7 Girls Basketball	Gillette	SHS Aux Gym			4:00
Tuesday	8 Girls’ Basketball	Gillette	SMS			4:00
Thursday	7 Girls Basketball	Douglas	SMS			4:00
Thursday	8 Girls Basketball	Douglas	Douglas	1:55	2:00	3:45
Friday	6th Grade Dance		Commons			3:45
Saturday	Wrestling	Tournament	Sturgis		7:15	9:00
Saturday	7/8 Girls’ Basketball	Tournament	Home			8:00
Saturday	Spartan Learning Lab		ALAC			8:00