Parent Link 5/14/23

Good evening families, this is Mr. Dunn with information for the week of 5/14/23.     

We will begin Map testing on 5/17 and 5/18 while iReady will begin on 5/22 and 5/23. I have attached letters for more information. 

iReady Spring.pdf 

MAP spring.pdf 

Grade 8 will be doing the Social Studies standardized test and we will continue with MCAP make-up testing. 

Grade 8 Families Only - This Friday, May 18th during periods 3-8 students will be participating in the 8th grade walk a thon for their service learning project. Students must have permission slips and donations to participate.   

Parents and students, we will start collecting laptops on or around June 5th from all students. Please assist your child in locating his/her chargers and laptops otherwise students will receive fines for the lost items. 

All library books are due back to Salisbury Middle School’s media center by Friday, May 26th. Please remind your students to return their library books as their library account will follow them throughout their time in Wicomico County Public Schools.     

Coming Saturday, May 20, 2023- The Great STEM(+) Expo!
An event for all ages from all schools to engage in STEM+ activities through hands-on exploration. Guest speakers, demonstrations of cool technology and the chance to play and learn all while having fun! To learn more, see the attached flier, and visit https://remakelearningdays.org/event/the-great-stem-expo/ or www.smsnexgenstem.org/stemexpo

Salisbury Middle School will be hosting a PBIS carnival for our students on Thursday, June 8th. More details to follow, but students need to continue to display good behavior and earn eagle bucks to be spent during the carnival for rides and snacks.  

Monday 5/15/23:

• Grade 8 Social Studies testing 
• Chess Club with K. Hasson 3:00-4:00 in E141. 
• Tutoring (ELA) with D. Nolan 3:00-4:00 in E115.

Tuesday 5/16/23:

• Grade 8 Social Studies testing 
• Attendance Recovery with S.K. Jones 2:45-3:30 in C136. 
• After-school band practice with Mr. Adams from 3:00-4:00. 
• Tutoring (Math 8 & Algebra 1) with Mr. Wharton 3:00-4:00 in E238. 
• Soccer Club with C. Rickards & L. Smith 3:00- 4:15. 

Wednesday, 5/17/23: 

• MAP testing all grades
• No Maker Space this week.
• GEMS for 7th & 8th grade students (Rose Garnets) - C. Carr 3:00-5:00 in B143. 

Thursday, 5/18/23:

• MAP testing all grades
• National Speech Language Pathologist Day. 
• Haitian Flag Day v NeXgen 8th grade field trip to Pickering Creek & Harriet Tubman 
• After-school band practice with Mr. Adams from 3:00-4:00.
• Attendance Recovery with S.K. Jones 2:45-3:30 in C136. 
• Project Move Showcase (Talent Show/Awards Show) 4:00-6:30 in Café. 

Friday, 5/19/23:

• MCAP ELA/Math Testing Make-ups
• Last day to check out books from our Media Center. 
• No after school activities.