5th grade is enjoying this beautiful fall day at Hoover Outdoor Education Center.
Stop by the SMS office for tickets today!
CALLING ALL BOBCAT FANS! Come on out and support our UNDEFEATED SMS Soccer Team in the Jr. 10 Tournament Championship in Leland tonight at 4:15!
It's SPIRIT WEAR ORDER time! Order form available here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/493477/Spiritwear_2019__2_.pdf
PINK OUT! SMS Soccer teams shows their support to loved ones fighting breast cancer.
Last night we celebrated our 8th grade Volleyball team! We wish you the best of luck in your High School volleyball careers!
Students in Mr. Roberts Social Studies class created a mural of how Civilizations have evolved over time. The examples are from the Beginnings Human Society Unit. Some examples include: Fire, Hunters and Gatherers, Wheel and Axle, Cities Develop, Cultural Borrowing, Social Classes, Bronze Age, Governments Formed, Farming, Domestication, Trade Over Land and Water and Specialization of Jobs.
SMS took the pledge against bullying today. #blueout #bullyprevention
Next week SMS will STOMP OUT BULLYING!
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day, Mr. Kerry and Mr. Ron! We appreciate all that you do for SMS!
Due to pending weather, Walk to School Day is canceled for tomorrow and rescheduled for this Thursday morning, October 3rd. Meeting times will remain the same. Heroes Park at 7:30, the Little Playground at 7:40 and the Old Gym at 7:45.
Tonight's MIDDLE SCHOOL sporting events have been canceled due to weather. The games will be rescheduled for Wednesday October 9th at home vs Leland.
High School games are still pending*
What a welcome 5th and 6th grade students got from Mrs. Zaleski! She is quite the entertainer!
Reminder for JC Health & Fitness Class Participants:
Youth Fitness (K-3)
Starts-Tuesday, October 1st at 3:00, ends at 4:00 at JRW
Speed and Agility (grades 4-6)
Starts Wednesday, October 2nd at
3:00, ends at 4:00 at JRW
Picture Retakes are coming next week!
The message of “We’re here to make good things happen for other people!” was spread throughout Jr. Council meetings today by the 8th Grade Board!
Student/Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, October 10 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. This is a valuable opportunity to get to know your child's teachers and be engaged in your child's learning. Student/Parent/Teacher conferences also send a strong message to your child that you are involved his/her education.
To schedule a conference on October 10, you can call Ms. Morris in the office at 498-1866x1406. We are here that day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Conferences are 15 minutes in length and although you can schedule with an individual teacher, most parents schedule a conference with the entire team of teachers.
Additionally, if that day does not work for you, all you need to do is make a phone call and request an alternative date and time to meet with teachers. Call anytime!
Look who stopped by to visit! Mrs. Langhoff brought Ella in for a meet and greet.
Students in Mr. Roberts' Class had a choice for their 5 Themes of Social Studies Enrichment Project. One of the options that students chose to investigate and create was Geography. Students within the pictures made topography maps of different regions throughout the World. Many students created the topography maps with salt dough or clay and then painted them to emphasize elevation. Students identified parts of a map and wrote an explanation in regards to the region, for the enrichment project.
Pacer with the Principal #bobcats432
Middle School Yearbook Order Forms are available here
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/435928/0214_001.pdf
7th Grade science gets to take home their Jello Cell Models today! Woot!
School pictures will be sent home today. Retakes will be taken on October 3rd. If you plan on getting retakes please be sure to bring back your picture packet with you on that day.
7th graders are in the zone.. The Reading Zone! The goal is for our class to read 432 chapter books by May 22nd. They are off to a great start with 18 on the board already! #BobcatsRead #SuperSeventhSquad
Bobcats have the need for speed! #milerun #bobcats432
Bobcats on 3...1...2...3...
Reminder: Middle School Soccer and Volleyball pictures will be taken right after school tomorrow.
GAME ON for Soccer and Volleyball at Leland tonight @ 4:15.
Don't miss our SMS Open House tomorrow from 6:00-7:30. Come any time, walk through your child's schedule, check out the classrooms, and meet the teachers.
Teaching Science calls for a ‘cellfie!’
Middle School Soccer practice is canceled for tonight.
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Welcome to SMS, class of 2027!
Balloon Relays in P.E. Class!
Building a Strong Youth!
What: Fitness and Speed/Agility class
Where: JRW
When: After school on Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Who: K-6 grade students
Taught by: JC Health and Fitness staff What a great opportunity to keep your children active! Go BOBCATS!
Reminder! The Shirt Shop is here until noon with P.E. uniforms!
We can't wait to see the class of 2027 at 5th grade BBQ tonight! See you at 5:15!
Want one less thing to worry about this week? Order your school pictures online! (Middle School only.)
JUST A REMINDER!
Middle School picture day is the first full day of school, Thursday, August 15th. 5th grade students will get their order forms at 5th grade BBQ. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will bring their order forms home the first day of school. Please avoid wearing green.
Soccer and Volleyball practice schedules are available on our website: https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/72749
Attention Middle School Soccer and Volleyball Players!
Don't forget there is a soccer/volleyball parent meeting on the 7th at 5pm in the Middle School cafeteria.
Attention all Soccer and Volleyball players!
Practice starts Monday, August 12th. In order to participate, students will need a current physical and sports form on file along with registration and sports fees both paid.
Both forms are available on our website: https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49781
District Registration Event
Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my! Art Camp was such a great time!
Mrs. Zaleski’s incoming 5th graders left STEM Camp with their hands full and smiles on their faces today!
We still have yearbooks available for $22. Call the Middle School office before you stop in. 815-498-1866 X1406
It's SUMMER BREAK! Turn this up really LOUD! Our 5th grade band members are livin'' life the BOBCAT WAY! #bobcats432
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNz05DeuPgI
The last day, the BOBCAT WAY!
A big thank you to our friends at Heartland Bank for providing our 8th graders with a warm breakfast before heading off to Sky High this morning!
Volleyball Camp was added to the Virtual Backpack today! Soccer, Basketball, Art, Stem...there is something for everyone! Don’t miss out!
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
The 7th grade girls had a special guest at their pizza party today! The room was filled with smiles!
5th grade math had an “order of operations snowball fight.” They used kinesthetic learning to practice writing out each step when solving equations.
On Monday the future 5th graders got the opportunity to take a field trip to the middle school for a tour of the building, to learn more about middle school and eat lunch in the cafeteria!
SMS is excited to welcome our future 5th graders next year!
Summer Camp deadlines are quickly approaching! Don't miss out!
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
Bobcat’s got TALENT!
Due to the extreme weather at around 11:45 a.m. all District 432 schools had taken precautionary measures & students took shelter. The district has released students back to class.
Tomorrow is Spring Walk to School Day! Meet at: Heroes Park @ 7:30, the 'Little Playground' @ 7:35 or the Old Gym @ 7:40
Congratulations to the following athletes for qualifying and competing in the State Track Finals this past weekend in East Peoria:
Garin Zaeske, Max Gabrys, Isaac Reiss, Ruben Perez, Benson Gudmunson, "Shoeless" Luke Rader, Haley McCoy, Josie Rader, Kelsey Knauf and Emma Hohman.
- Max Gabrys broke the one minute mark and placed 10th in the 400 Meter Dash
- Garin Zaeske who was rated 9th in the 200 Meter Dash shocked the field and placed 2nd with a time of :25.79
IESA STATE TRACK
Max Gabrys placed 10th in the 400 meter dash with PR time of :59.54
Excellent job Max!
CONGRATULATIONS to Garin Zaeske 200 Meter Dash :25.79 2nd PLACE at IESA State! #bobcats432
Today in 8th grade Science...Macromolecule testing!
Parents, today, Friday, May 10th, is the final day to complete Online Registration. Online Registration is completed through Teacherease. NO PAYMENT NEEDS TO BE MADE AT THIS TIME. Fees are due August 2, 2019. Online credit card payments made after June 3, 2019, will include a $1.50 service fee. Payments in cash or check can be paid in the school office. If registration is not completed you will not have the ability to see your students' schedule for next year when it becomes available.
Our Coffee Cart Crew spent Tuesday morning volunteering at the Cornerstone Food Pantry by helping unload the food bank truck and organize it all in the food pantry, big thanks to Mr. And Mrs. Banister! After that, they went to Culvers to practice some of our communication skills, money skills, and social skills. It was a great day!
The end of the year means lots of activities going on! Here is this week's sixty second supe message. #bobcats432
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6IbergAv84
There are only two days left to complete Online Registration. It is critical that we have an accurate count of students for next year as we plan course offerings at HS and MS as well as sections at JRW. No fees are due at this time. The registration process takes less than 5 minutes and is completed through Teacherease.
Congratulations to all who ran at the Sectional on Saturday, at Aurora Central Catholic. Qualifying for the State Meet in East Peoria this weekend are the following athletes:
Emma Hohman, Kelsey Knauf, Haley McCoy and Josie Rader in the 4x100 Meter Relay Sectional Champions
Isaac Reiss High Jump Sectional Champion
Max Gabrys 100 Meter Dash Sectional Champion
Garin Zaeske 200 Meter Dash Sectional Champion
Max Gabrys 400 Meter Dash Sectional Champion
Rueben Perez, Isaac Reiss, Max Gabrys and Garin Zaeske 4x100 Meter Relay Sectional Champions
Rueben Perez, Isaac Reiss, Max Gabrys and Garin Zaeske 4x400 Meter Relay Sectional Champions
A promise is a promise! Mrs. Skelton’s St. Louis Cardinals were SWEPT by the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. We think the cubbie blue really brings out Mrs. Skelton’s eyes. ❤️🧹💙
Online registration must be completed before and May 11. It is critical that we have an accurate count of students for next year as we plan course offerings at HS and MS as well as sections at JRW. No fees are due at this time.
Next Week is Teacher Appreciation Week! SMS has the best teachers around, let’s celebrate them! Students are encouraged to write thank you notes for their teachers to let them know how much they are appreciated!
During our morning bus routes this morning one of our district busses was involved in a minor accident. Somonauk Fire Department, Lasalle County Sheriffs and district administration assisted on the scene. Parents of all current riders are currently being notified and checked in the scene. We have no injuries on-site. Further updates to follow.
***TRACK UPDATE***
For some odd reason some of the calendars that were handed out did not have today as a practice. There is practice today for ALL TRACK ATHLETES until 4:45 P.M.
The Conference Championships have been rescheduled to tomorrow Thursday, May 2nd, at Plano beginning at 4:15. ALL Field Events begin at 4:15. Running Events will begin after ALL Field Events have concluded.
Those who are not participating in the Conference Championships will NOT have practice on Thursday, 2nd.
The Sheridan 6th Grade Meet has been rescheduled for Friday, May 3rd. The Meet will begin at 4 PM.
7th-8th Grade will not have practice on Friday due to the 6th Grade Meet
Information for the Sectional Meet on Saturday will be given to students during lunch on Thursday. Mr. Roberts has a Sectional Seeding Meeting tonight in Aurora and will give each athlete information on the Sectional in a handout, on Thursday.
Check this out! New decals were installed on the main entrance and the north parking lot doors yesterday. Not only do they scream BOBCAT PRIDE, they are also an added security feature, obstructing the view into the cafeteria. #bobcats432
It's going to be a busy summer!
Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Art Camp forms are now available in our Virtual Backpack.
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
The Middle School track meet is canceled for today and rescheduled for May 13th. Only the athletes participating in the Jr. 10 meet will have practice today.
We have been experiencing phone issues on and off throughout the morning. To reach the school offices please email:
JRW:mcnurlana@somonauk.net
SMS: morrisa@somonauk.net
SHS: andersonr@somonauk.net or
plantem@somonauk.net
Smile Illinois...the mobile dentist and hygienists will be in the district and providing dental exams, cleaning, fluoride treatment and apply sealants (if age appropriate) on Monday, May 13th. Students pre-k through 8th grade are eligible and the exam will be valid for required dental exams for Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade. Medicaid and private insurance as well as self pay is accepted.
Permission forms were sent home the week of April 1st however additional forms are available in JRW and SMS offices. Deadline for sign up is Friday May 3rd. There needs to be at least 20 students signed up for the visit or it will be cancelled. We are still short of that goal!
Additional information is available at www.mobiledentists.com or contact Lisa Lee RN, School Nurse if you have any questions.
CORRECTION: The Middle School Track Conference Championships in Plano are on Tuesday, April 30th not Monday April 29th.
Stem Club saves a tree by making paper from the recycle bin to celebrate Earth Day this week.
6th grade is working hard to put on a great STEMFest. Come and join us Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 at the Middle School.
Attention 8th grade parents! Don't forget to send your pictures for the Celebration Slideshow! Time is running out! Please email them to morrisa@somonauk.net
as soon as possible. Thank you!
SUMMER CAMPS GALORE! Check our Virtual Backpack!
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
5th grade STEM classes finish simple machines! Working carousel, rubber band powered paddle boat, tow truck, and a working screw to move the ball.
The Middle School Track Meet in Sandwich is cancelled and moved to Wednesday at 4:30. No practice.
Middle School Track meet at Plano is CANCELED. No practice.
5th grade STEM teams tackle simple machines.
After reading a chapter in Wonder, 5th grade ELA students took quotes and sorted them into categories. The students then discussed how they could change those quotes to be kind or helpful.
SMS Students: Let's see your talent! Can you sing? Dance? Act? Do you have a comedy or musical act you are ready to show off? It's time for the 2019 SMS Talent Show! If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the office and return it by next Thursday, April 18th. Auditions will take place the following Wednesday, and the show is scheduled for Friday, May 17th. Please see Mrs. Dimitri or Mrs. Tjelle with any questions.
Bobcat FAMILY, do not miss out on this T-Shirt order! Help support the Blue Room. Orders are due this Friday. Print an order form from our Virtual Backpack here:
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
Next Tuesday, April 9, is Librarian Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate Mrs. Zaeske! We are so lucky to have her at SMS!
The countdown to St. Baldrick's starts Monday! Here are the dress up days to celebrate. #bobcats432
Tonight's Middle School Track Meet at Mendota is CANCELED due to weather. No practice. A meet has been added Monday, April 8th at Mendota.
5th grade has started Wonder! They will be meeting in small groups to discuss point of view, character traits, events, and setting. They will also meet with Ms. Ozarka each week to discuss important social emotional topics in the book.
Buckets for Brenna! Literally...BUCKETS for Brenna! Off to our good friends at Resource Bank for counting! #B4B #bobcats432
7th graders were visited today by Sherry Rainford. Sherry is a cancer survivor who spoke on the dangers of using tobacco.
These Jr. Council members have been busy counting LOTS of coins this afternoon. Who will move on in our Buckets for Brenna bracket and who will be eliminated in round 1? #B4B #marchmadness #pennywar #bobcats432
For our March Madness Challenge, SMS is kicking off our fundraiser, BUCKETS FOR BRENNA, to support our 7th grade student, Brenna Slais who is battling leukemia. Each grade level and gender is competing in a bracket style penny war. All proceeds will go to Brenna and her family. Don't forget to bring in your coins all week long! #B4B #bobcats432
The 2nd annual Pizza Palooza was a HIT!!! If we had to guess, we would say your kiddos slept well Friday night!
As a district, we are selling Somonauk Bobcat hats. The profits will go directly to the St. Balrdrick's organization on behalf of our school district. In addition to supporting St. Baldrick's, if you purchase this hat, you may wear it during the day at school for the remainder of the school year. How cool is that?!
No need to cook dinner this Thursday! Support a great cause! Proceeds go to the Moore family to help offset medical bills. Tickets are available at all of the school offices. Get yours TODAY!
PIZZA! FRIENDS! OPEN GYM! GAMES! FUN!
Jr. Council presents, the 2nd annual PIZZA PALOOZA!
Tickets will be available starting tomorrow during lunches. Don't miss out on the fun! A $5.00 ticket gets you admittance to the Palooza, a large piece of pizza, and drink. If you just want to come and hang out, $2.00 tickets are also available.
Is your 6th, 7th or 8th grader signed up for Track? Please be sure that they have a current physical and sports form on file and their track fee and registration fee have both been paid in order to practice. Fees can be paid in person or in Teacherease. Call x1406 with any questions.
Mark your calendar for April 12th !
Spring cleaning, anyone?
We just finished our Middle School student portion of Detective Wistocki. The presentation was very informative and eye opening. We cannot wait to come back tonight for the parent presentation. This is a MUST SEE for all of our parents.
Our kids were a great audience with many good questions.
PLEASE do not pass up this opportunity for crucial information to keep our kids safe!
I look forward to seeing all of my middle school parents tonight at the parent presentation.
The presentation begins at 6:30 and is in the high school gymnasium.
Go Bobcats!
TONIGHT is our big parent event. Detective Richard Wistocki will be presenting on empowering parents to effectively supervise kid's online activities. #bobcats432
The Book Fair is here today though Friday! Visit from 7:45-3:15. See Mrs. Zaeske with any questions or email zaesked@somonauk.net
