Volume 6, Issue 8                         March 31, 2008

Class News

News from the Art Room

                Coach Bell’s art classes participated in the 2008 Jr. Duck Stamp and South Carolina Reel Kids Fish Contest put on by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.  Earning honorable mention in the duck contest were: Emily Hallman, Diana Jaramillo, Jack Nichols, and Kristen Cordero.

                In the Reel Kids Fish Contest, Tiffany Holcombe was a third place winner and Austin Bell won honorable mention.  Congratulations and good job to all our art students.

 

News from Miss Stou

                My students recently began reading the novel Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. We learned a little about the Harlem Renaissance, read about Langston Hughes, and even listened to some jazz (thanks to teachers who donated their CDs). The students will be exploring their creative side with some poetry writing and sharing of their own. Who knows? Maybe someone will even come in and play some music for us! I look forward to some deep discussions about the topics mentioned in the novel.

                After Spring Break, we will be taking on research. Students will be learning how to read nonfiction more carefully, how to paraphrase information, and how to cite research sources. The students will be working with the entire class on research and then will pair or group up to put together a final project to present their newfound knowledge. I hope the students will find this informative and interesting, not to mention slightly fun!

 

News from Mrs. Duggins

                Mrs. Duggins’ students have started a new class novel, Touching Spirit Bear.  The entire class is enjoying the story and the author’s writing style.  We have been analyzing the text for all sorts of literary elements!

                On the writing front, students are focusing on selecting one original piece of writing for revision and publication in our class book.

Information from the Guidance Department

Interim report cards will go home on April 22.  Final report cards will go home on the last day of school.

Students need to check and see if they have fines with the media center, front office and cafeteria as the end of the year approaches.

Registration for next year will take place on Tuesday, August 5  8am-4pm and Wednesday, August 6 11am-7pm.  More information to follow

 

University of South Carolina Summer Program

USC will offer the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, a summer academic camp for scholastically talented rising 6^th – 12^th graders. Carolina Masters Scholars (CMS) creates opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge while exposing them to many facets of collegiate life. Such an experience will give students a chance to explore subjects that are not taught at the middle and high school level, and gain knowledge from professors and researchers at the University. The program offers 15 exciting Adventure Series summer courses for 2008. Adventures in Visual Arts Computing, Marine Science, Robotics, and Medicine are just some of the offerings for this fun summer program. For an application and more information go http://learn.sc.edu.

	Calendar of Events
April
1-4	MAP Assessment
7-11	Spring Break
May
12-23	PACT Testing and Make-Ups
28	Last Day for Students—Half Day
30	SHS Graduation

FCA News

Every Wednesday morning in room 304 FCA meets beginning at 7:20.  Please come and join in on Bible Studies, fellowship, and fun.  Everyone is welcome.  You do not have to be an athlete to join.  Help us share God’s word with others. 

Important Notice from the Nurse’s Office:

Any prescription or non-prescription medication needs to be sent to the nurse’s office and kept along with a permission slip on file.  Any medication found on a student without permission is unlawful and grounds for expulsion.

April is soon approaching and over the next few months we will be doing routine health screenings based on grade requirements.

All grades will have the basic Lice and Nit check.

In addition:

6th graders will have a Scoliosis screening.

7th graders will have Vision and Hearing screenings.

8th graders will have Blood Pressure and BMI Screenings.

If there are any questions or concerns please contact Saluda Middle School and I will be able to assist you.           

Danita Snow, School Nurse

Poetry Reading News!

Each year, SMS holds a school-wide poetry reading to celebrate poetry. The reading is open to all students and gives them the opportunity to share their own originality and creativity with the student body. This year's school-wide poetry reading will be held Monday, May 19 in the SMS gym. Students will be required to sign up ahead of time, turn in a copy of their poem, and come to practice sessions in order to participate. Language Arts teachers will be sharing more information with the students in the upcoming week, so keep your eyes and ears open for details! Mark your calendar and join us on May 19!

6th Grade News

The sixth grade will be traveling to Myrtle Beach on April 4th for dinner and a show at Medieval Times. While in Myrtle Beach, if the weather permits, we will also visit Myrtle Beach State Park. Students who ride a school bus will need to arrange transportation on April 4th. We will be departing before school hours and arriving back to Saluda after school hours.

Please feel free to contact one of the 6th grade teachers at 445-3767 from 2:00-3:20 for more information.

RODEO INFO! 

            Crouch's ESOL classes would like to thank our PTA and Mr. Dick Cory for the outstanding performance regarding the rodeo.  We have enjoyed writing stories and drawing pictures about the rodeo.  After the performance with Mr. Cory and Mr. Ronnie, the stock contractor for the rodeo, we were able to actually see what cowboys do and how they do it.  Now everyone is very excited about going to the rodeo and seeing more cowboys with lariats & bull whips!  Thank you, Mr. Cory!

            After the exceptional visit by the cowboys, we enjoyed doing a project that allowed us to get a "feel" for life as a cowboy.  Students did research to find out the history of the cowboy and the rodeo.  They had to answer such questions as:  Who gave the cowboys the new herding techniques in the early 15th century?  Why was the rodeo invented?  Tell about the cowboys’ special clothing: hat, chaps, boots .  Who created the first cowboy hat, when was it made, and how did he make it? 

You may want to do your own research project to find out the answers!

Piedmont Technical College Summer Programs

Piedmont Tech will offer the following summer programs:

    Automotive Technology Camp---June 16-19

    Environmental Horticultural Explorers Camp—June 23-26

    Engineering & Industrial Technology Camp—July 14-17

There is a fee for each camp.

Applications must be submitted to Piedmont Tech by April 30^th.

Applications can be picked up from the guidance office.

ATTENTION ALL EIGHTH GRADERS:

Please continue to bring those baby pictures.  Several students have already contributed their cute photos from the past, but we have a long way to go.  Any two pictures at any age (before this year) is fine.  I am also looking for group photos of you and your eighth grade friends from elementary school gatherings and field trips.  All photos WILL be returned to you. 

Time is passing quickly, so start digging now.  Don’t wait until the last minute!  Thanks again.  Mrs. Webb

 Saluda School District

Registration for Four & Five Year Old Kindergarten

February 26 to March 31, 2008 8:30-2:30 pm

Children must be 4 or 5 years old by September 1, 2008

Please bring birth certificate, immunization records, social security card, and two (2) proofs of residency.

ALL students interested in the HALF-Day 4 year old program will register at Saluda Primary School (REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENROLLMENT).  Students who will be in 5K will register at the school for their attendance area:  Hollywood Elementary OR Saluda Elementary

Rural Crossroads Institute

in conjunction with Saluda Adult Education present:

What:Advanced Computer Classes -  Ms Word 2003/ Excel 2003

: Saluda Primary School,, South Carolina

:Saturday,April 5, 2008(Excel) and,April, 2008 (Word)

9 am to 1pm

Cost:$ 10.00per class

Bonuses: Instructors are from New Horizons Learning Center in Columbia, SC.   Certificates will be issued.  Books are free. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Please call Edgar Medina at (864) 445-3346 for registration and assessment instructions.

Governor’s Citizenship Award

Congratulations to Katerina Klose for winning the Governor’s Citizenship Award for Saluda Middle School. She is a model student who excels in academics. She has the utmost respect for her peers and teachers. She is a creative thinker, a determined learner and a role model for her classmates.