SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
"Honor and Integrity Above All"
SMS Mission Statement - 4 Main Pillars
Build positive relationships
Celebrate diversity
Strive for academic excellence every day
Equity for all students
Principal's Report
This week we have testing on Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday, we will be focusing as a school on Math and Thursday, our 6th grade will be taking the SCREADY Science Test. A good night's sleep and a stress free morning will help prepare them to do their best.
Please continue to scroll through the weekly update. There is information about Summer Reading, 8th Grade Recognition, Dance Team try-outs, and dates to place in your calendar for the summer and the beginning of next school year.
Have a wonderful week!
Testing Dates
Please take note of these very important testing dates. It is extremely important that your child is present on these days.
May 14th - SCREADY Math Test
May 16th - 6th Grade Science SCREADY Test
May 23rd - Algebra EOC (8th Grade Algebra 1 students only)
Important Dates
May 14th - Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
May 15th - Last PTO Meeting of the year
May 16th - May 18th Band/SOL going to Orlando
May 21st - 7th Grade Field Trip
May 24th - Field Day
May 27th - Memorial Day - No School
May 28th - 6th Grade Team Celebrations
Important Dates
May 29th - 7th Grade Team Celebrations
May 30th - Half Day
May 30th - 8th Grade Recognition Practice and Breakfast (During the day, no parents)
May 31st - Half Day (Last Day of School)
May 31st - 8th Grade Recognition beginning at 9:00 AM in the Gym
What to know about your students’ PAY FEES outstanding balances:
All lunch accounts carry over from year to year, school to school. However for students that are leaving the district, or graduating, parents might want refunds or balance transfers for their students. You can do this via the Student Nutrition Department website. You will also find this info via the school district website, Departments, then student nutrition.
This link gives you the option to request a lunch account balance refund, a transfer, or to donate to our Angel Fund account. All refunds come in the form of a check that is mailed to the address that parents indicate when they complete the google doc form via the link.
If your child has a credit balance, that too will carry over into the next school year. If you child owes money, that debt mays into the next school year as well.
Note that free and reduced lunch applications are published online as we get closer to school opening next year. You MUST complete one every year to apply for this benefit. Your benefits don’t carry over.
Please contact Jane Hall if you have any questions at hallj@fortmillschools.org.
Summer Reading 2024-2025
Take 5 Program
In lieu of summer library hours, we’re offering a Take 5 program. Summer Reading selections are free choice this year, so students are welcome to select up to 5 books from the Media Center to read over the summer. To participate, students must have a signed permission form (link below), and no overdue or outstanding items. These forms are due back to Mrs. Keefer by 5/17 and Take 5 checkout will begin the week of 5/20.
8th Grade Recognition Day
Information has been emailed out and sent through a text about 8th Grade recognition on May 31st. Please make sure to read that information and complete the form.
Sports
Our Tidal Wave car wash sale continues until May 31st. Restore your car to it's original color and help our school at the same time!
Booster Club
We would love your help with our Booster Club next year!
PTO
Our PTO officers are moving on to high school! We will need a new PTO board and volunteers for next year.