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Attention all students: If the temperature is between 21 and 45 degrees you MUST have a minimum of either a sweatshirt or fleece jacket to go outside for recess. If the temperature drops below 21 degrees, there will be no outdoor recess. Please remember to bring your jacket to recess if you want to go outside
Any 7th grade student who missed the presentation on how to apply to take either the Studio Art or DDP class next year as an 8th grade student should see a Tech or Art teacher for information and a application/take home test. Students who are interested in both classes can apply to join both and decide later which one to take if they are accepted into both. All completed applications are due on or before March 1st.
Have a team you want to win the Superbowl? Vote for them by bring in a can of food and dropping it in the box in front of the main office with that team’s name on it. At the end of the day next Friday before we leave, we will announce the team that got the most votes. All donated items will go to a food pantry. We also encourage all students and staff to show their Superbowl Spirit by wearing a sports jersey of any type, next Friday.
The Spanish Club is selling Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Snakes beginning Today during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunch at our sales table outside of the cafeteria. You can send Sweetheart Snakes to your friends, favorite staff members, secret crush, or yourself to take home to friends and family outside of SOMS. Each snake costs $3.00 and the cost includes a card and delivery! All snakes will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday February 14th. Sale ends Friday, February 10th or when we sell out—and we sell out every year! This year we have 360 snakes for sale—buy early to avoid disappointment! See a Spanish Club member or Doctora Solomon if you have any questions.
To the cast and crew of Shrek The Musical, your program ad forms are now due. Check the google classroom for the ad form and return payment to Mrs. Fasano in Room 236 or Ms. Greene during rehearsal.
The Cooking Club will be meeting on Wednesday February 8th and Thursday February 9th. We will be making Tacos! Please be sure to sign up for one of the sessions in the Google Classroom.
Gaming and Strategies will meet February 14th and February 28th this month.
The Yearbook Club will meet next Wednesday in room 153 to work on layout for this years book.
Buy a sweet treat and help four children facing critical illnesses! The NJHS is selling special Valentine’s Day lollipops to benefit this years four young Penguin Plunge recipients. Buy one for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00… the lollipops will be delivered on Valentines Day. Treat yourself or buy them for a friend- each delicious pop sold helps these children Order forms were emailed home yesterday or are available in the main office or from Mr. Goldstein or Mrs. Beckmann. Orders can be dropped off in the bin outside the office or given to Mr. Goldstein or Mrs. Beckmann.
Students are encouraged to become involved in extracurricular activities at SOMS. A list of SOMS clubs is located here. The SOMS Club permission slip and sign ups can be found in the PowerSchool Portal parent account in the left column under “Forms”. Please discuss with your child and select the club(s) they would be interested in joining. By selecting a club, your child’s name will appear on the attendance roster for the advisor. Students are encouraged to try different clubs throughout their time at SOMS. Clubs typically meet once a month after school and conclude by 4 PM. Please check our daily announcements for meeting dates and locations for clubs. Late busses are available for students on days of club meetings (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
It is that time of year again! SOMS is looking for a talented 6th or 7th grade student to design the cover of next year’s Agenda Book! We are inviting students to be creative and illustrate the theme of friendship (be kind). This theme was selected by our Student Council members. All entries need to be submitted to the main office by Friday, February 17. Have a great experience illustrating this theme!
SOMS PTA is currently running a spirit wear sale, items can be purchased at the following link https://bluechipathletic.com/collections/south-orangetown-middle-school