NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
REFLECTIONS AWARDS EXHIBIT
11/16 (THU) 6:00PM@ SPUSD DISTRICT OFFICE
You are invited to attend the SP Council PTA Reflections Awards Exhibit this Thursday evening at the SPUSD District Office. Come see all of the award winning work submitted by our SPMS students!
PTA GENERAL MEETING & PARENT ED
11/28 (TUE) 6:00PM @ SPMS Library or Virtual (JOIN HERE)
On the agenda: electing the members of the Nominating Committee tasked with naming nominees for the 24-25 PTA executive board.
The Bullying Prevention Workshop for parents will immediately follow the PTA meeting, at approximately 6:45pm. Please see the flyer below and RSVP. The workshop is a timely complement to the bullying prevention and digital citizenship program that SPMS’s Train Your Brain team is currently delivering to classrooms. Parents, now is a good time to talk to your students about these topics. 6th and 7th graders have completed the program, and 8th graders will receive it next week.
For 8th Grade Parents:
For the second year in a row, the 8th graders have voted for a Universal Studios Grad Night adventure instead of a traditional promotion party. The trip will be on Friday May 3, 2024. Purchase a ticket and Learn More at spmspta.org/gradnight. Please purchase by December 1st.
LIBRARY CORNER – NOVEMBER BOOK RECS
MS. BARANETS, SPMS LIBRARY
https://spmspta.org/library-corner/
I have a modest little book display set up at the library’s central round table. The table’s covered with an oatmeal colored tablecloth and has a couple of pumpkin themed runners criss-crossing over the top. If you squint your eyes and stand far away, it looks a little like a Thanksgiving table.
Like a Thanksgiving table, it’s covered in things that I love: books about cooking and books about families. It’s one of my favorite displays of the year and just so kids don’t think it’s only a decoration, I have my usual “Yes, you can check these books out!” sign taped to the bottom.
continue reading here for book recommendations >>
Would you like to follow what’s going on in the SPMS library?Follow the library on Instagram @spmstigers
SPORTS
SPMS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (Website)
Intramurals: Flag Football 11/6 – 11/29. More info and sign up for Intramurals at spmsathleticboosters.org/intramurals. Your student can join any time! All students are welcome.
Competitive Winter Sports: Tennis & Basketball. Please check the Athletic Boosters Website for details.
*Merchandise Update* – If you ordered spirit wear in September/October and are still waiting on all or some of your items: Our goal was to deliver all items before Thanksgiving Break, but some sizes are delayed at our vendor. Delivery may not be possible before Thanksgiving break, but we are still trying! Thank you for your patience and we will keep you updated via email!
Please email Crystal Arceo with questions at crystaltees@yahoo.com.
MUSIC
SPMS MUSIC BOOSTERS (Website)
🎶 SPMS Winter Concert Series 🎶
Get ready for a delightful array of musical performances at the SPMS Auditorium this December! We’re excited to showcase the talents of our students, and we invite all students and families to join us for these musical celebrations.
Choir Winter Concert (Middle School & High School combined)
📅 Date: December 6th ⏰ Time: 6:30 pm
5th Grade Band Concert
📅 Date: December 11th ⏰ Time: Multiple Performances (5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm – order TBD) 📍 Featuring students from each elementary school
SPMS Band Concert
📅 Date: December 12th ⏰ Time: 6 pm
Orchestra Concert
📅 Date: December 13th ⏰ Time: 6:30 pm
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and join us for these musical evenings at the SPMS Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!
