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