Calendar
Monday, Feb. 19 – No school, Professional Development day
Wednesday, Feb. 21 – 8th Grade NAEP testing
Thursday, Feb. 22 – Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – 8th Grade parent orientation, SHS Center for the Arts
Thursday, Feb. 29 – Parent Teacher Conferences
IASP Testing Week
Principal’s Note
Wow! We’ve already flipped the calendar to February. The first part of January was filled with some challenges with the weather, but we’ve thankfully fallen back into a productive routine.
I had a student ask me if, because it was a leap year and we’d be in school on February 29, we’d get out of school one day earlier. Interesting logic, but not quite how the school calendar works.
Please look for separate communication at the end of the month regarding our IASP schedule. The testing window is from March 25-April 12. We will likely limit our testing to the mornings of the week of April 1.
Let’s make it an amazing February.
Mike Herdliska, Middle School Principal
Transitions – Freshman Orientation
8th grade families, please look for additional information from Mr. Wigle regarding the Freshman Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Center for the Arts.
Student Recognition
Congratulations to the following students and staff who were recognized during our January assembly – Archer Frederick, Kenley Gates, Nolan Smith, Ashtyn Swancutt, Kole Clippert, Lincoln DeWild, Lexi Freese, Mara Stewart, Graydon Keller, Colton Sieverding, Scarlett Terzano-Borovic, Mrs. Breza, Mr. Hadenfeldt, Mrs. Noonan, Miss Rebecca, and Mrs. Reiter.
Recess
We do try to get outside for recess whenever possible, using 25 degrees as our signal to stay inside. Please remind your child to come prepared to spend 25 minutes outside, which may require more than shorts and a sweatshirt.
Yearbook photos
Parents, go to https://plicbooks.com/go/YR7RQ1 to upload pictures from any school event: sports, clubs, concerts, dress up days, etc. Group pictures are best so we can get as many students represented as possible! It is extra helpful if you can tag the picture with grade level and/or event. Thank you!
Update from the Nurse’s Office
Please remember to keep your child home for 24 hours after fever (without fever-reducing medication), diarrhea and/or vomiting. If they have symptoms that may impact their ability to remain in the classroom, those symptoms should be improving before they return to school.
Remember to please call the office if you are getting phone calls or texts from your child to come and get them because they are not feeling well.
Individual ISASP Results
See http://docs.google.com/document/ d/1B_MkCC37DLMhadpY9z2otB5st5ApcDpAFSZCThZpzQE/edit for information on how to access your child’s ISASP scores.
SMS Media Center Update
New year, new books! Encourage your student(s) to pick up a book or two for their 40-book challenge. We have some fun things planned for this semester, so stop in and see what’s new!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected].
Community Center News
Thursday Early-Out activities are geared specifically toward middle school-aged children and includes a variety of activities such as dodgeball, bingo, movies, and much more. Admission to get in has raised to $2. We also have a yearly pass available at the Community Center for $50.
Thursday Activities
Students involved in co-curricular activities are welcome to remain in the commons area until 3:15 when released to practices or games. Students not involved in co-curricular activities must make other plans for this time.
Daily Assignments Website
Please see https://sites.google.com/solon.k12.ia.us/sms-daily-work/home for assistance with knowing what your child is doing in class and what homework he/she may have.
Handbooks
Student handbooks can be found on the SMS website (www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/sms) dunder the “Documents” tab. The majority of the expectations, processes, and protocol found in the handbook are covered with the students during the opening weeks of the school year.
Sports Physicals & Concussion Forms
Any student wishing to participate in middle school athletics must have an updated physical and concussion form on file in the office.
Absences & Appointments
Please contact the office when your son/daughter will be late or need to leave early. We will get your child a pass and have him/her waiting for you upon your arrival. You are welcome to come in and sign your child in/out, but it is not required.
You are welcome to use the bus drop off area during the school day for drop off or pick-up.
SCSD Classroom Celebrations Guidelines
Please see the SCSD guidance on treats and snacks at httpss://drive.google.com/file/ d/1LRpxb5zV3eV6gIjtKLJEyb_Rsv365zxI/view.
Co-Curricular Eligibility Process
Students who wish to participate in or attend school sponsored activities must attend school the entire day which precedes the activity unless permission has been given by the principal for the student to be absent. Medical and dental appointments are excluded from this expectation when appropriate documentation is provided.
Activities Schedule
See https://wamacconference.org/public/genie/150/school/12/ for schedules, locations, dates, and times. Any questions can be directed to Casey Hack, district Activities Director, [email protected].
Bell Schedules
Regular Day
HB 8:10-8:26
1 8:30-9:12
2 9:16-9:58
3 10:02-10:44
Lunch A 10:48-11:13
Lunch B 11:16-11:41
Lunch C 11:44-12:09
4 12:13-12:56
5 1:00-1:43
6 1:47-2:30
7 2:34-3:18
1:45 Dismissal
1 8:10-8:47
2 8:51-9:28
3 9:32-10:09
5 & Recess-Lunch
6th Lunch 10:54-11:19
6th Recess 11:19-11:44
6 5th Period 11:48-12:25
7/8 5th Period 10:54-11:31
8th Lunch 11:35-12:00
7th Lunch 12:00-12:25
6 12:29-1:06
7 1:10-1:47
2 Hour Late Arrival
1 10:10-10:43
2 10:46-11:19
3 11:22-11:55
6th Lunch 11:22-11:47
6th Recess 11:47-12:12
8th Lunch 11:58-12:23
7th Lunch 12:23-12:48
6th 3rd Period 12:15-12:48
4 12:51-1:25
5 1:28-2:02
6 2:05-2:39
7 2:42-3:18
Solon Middle School
Address – 1775 Racine Ave., Solon, IA 52333
Phone – 319-624-3401
Fax – 319-624-2389
Email – [email protected]