November Edition
HOMECOMING
SHMS celebrated Homecoming this month! The theme was "Our Home, Our Game" and the boys basketball teams proved that to be true with two wins over Holcomb! Eighth grader, Melanie Gonzalez, was crowned queen by her escort, Logan Beard, during the ceremony joined by maids from each grade. The 8th grade maids were Emily Alvarado escorted by Victor Luna and Halle Jamerson escorted by Gerardo Castillo. The 7th grade maids were Lily Chandler escorted Glacian Johnson and Lacey Lane escorted by Cade Sawyer. The 6th grade maids were Natalie Branum escorted by Ben Branum and Praizley Rhodes escorted by Cooper Patterson. The 5th grade maids were Lexi Sierra escorted by Cash Bradford and Claire Vincent escorted by Lawson Gurley. The flower girl and crown bearer, Vivienne Garza and Elian Ramos, were chosen by the queen. The Masters of Ceremony were Jacob Chapman and Doralyce Salas and they did a wonderful job hosting the evening. The Yearbook Staff planned the event from the colors, to the balloon arch, and everything in between! It was a great day to be a LION!
Food Drive
The SHMS food drive was a huge success! Together, we were able to collect a total of 4,832 food items that will be donated to local churches and to our backpack food program. We would like to thank our students, parents, and community members for your amazing support. Special shout out to our middle school counselor, Mrs. Byers, for organizing such a great event!
- Why can’t basketball players go on vacation?
- They aren’t allowed to travel.
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As always, I encourage you to check on your students' Powerschool account to keep up to date on your students' grades, attendance, and lunch information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Anthony Mauricio
SHMS Principal
Nurse Swink Says
Watch for symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
Help Stop the Spread
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like COVID-19, by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water. If you are sick, you can prevent spreading sickness by staying home and taking care of yourself.
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Cloth face coverings should—
fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
be secured with ties or ear loops
allow for breathing without restriction
be able to be laundered and machine dried
counselor's corner
Meet the Counselor:
For those of you who do not already know me, I am Mrs. Byers, the middle school counselor. Throughout the year I will interact with your child during class instruction, google classroom, and at times independently as I focus, not only on the academic success of your child, but also their social, emotional success as well. If you have concerns please feel free to contact me, by email jbyers@shs.k12.mo.us or by calling the office at the middle school.