Important Dates:

Thursday, November 19th - SHMS HSA meeting

Tuesday, November 24th - 6th Grade Turkey Trot

Concert Dates:

Tuesday, December 1^st - 8^th Band, 8^th Chorus, 8^th Orchestra, Cantabile

Thursday, December 3^rd - 7^th Band, 7^th Chorus, 7^th Orchestra, Signature Strings

Tuesday, December 8^th - 6^th Band ,6th Chorus, 6^th Orchestra

November 11th is Veterans Day. We thank and recognize all of those who serve and have served our country.  

Happy National School Psychology Week (November 9th to November 13th) to our school psychologist, Ms. Marisa Morelli. We want to recognize the important work of school psychologists in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success. We appreciate all that she does for our students!  

Turkey Trot will take place for the 6th grade on Tuesday, Noevmber 24th. Please see the sign up genius below to donate or volunteer. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084CAEA929A3F94-67418180-shms#/

Thank you to the SHMS staff for an amazing volleyball night on Monday, Noevmber 2nd. Congratulations to all of the players!

This Week's Rehearsal Schedule

November Rehearsal Calendar

Monday: 7^th Band

Tuesday: 6^th Band AM, Basie and Ellington Jazz bands 2:30-3pm (first rehearsal!!!)

Wednesday: 8^th Band

Thursday: 7^th Band AM, Basie and Ellington Jazz bands 2:30-3pm 

Friday: 6^th Band

This Week's Lesson Schedule

November Lesson Layout

Monday: County Band (1st period)

Tuesday: 6^th Band

Wednesday: 8^th Band

Thursday: 7^th Band

Friday: Beginners

Save The Dates - Winter Concerts

Tuesday, December 1^st - 8^th Band, 8^th Chorus, 8^th Orchestra, Cantabile

Thursday, December 3^rd - 7^th Band, 7^th Chorus, 7^th Orchestra, Signature Strings

Tuesday, December 8^th - 6^th Band ,6th Chorus, 6^th Orchestra

Each concert will begin at 7pm, and report time for students will be 6:30pm. Dress code is "concert black"- black tops, black bottoms, black shoes. Think dressy!

Please join us on Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm in the middle school library for our next Home and School Meeting.  ALL are welcome to attend!  Dr. Matsanka will be there to give school updates and answer any questions and we will also hear updates from our grade reps and committee chairs. Expect meetings on the third Thursday of each month.

In order to volunteer for events and activities at SHMS (concessions, musical, dances, book fair, etc...), ALL volunteers need their clearances on file with the school district. Please submit these now, as opportunities come up quickly and it's good to have them in place now. If you are unsure of your status, please contact Heather Fili at hfili@wssd.org

You can find what clearances you need to submit here.

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Yearbooks are on sale now. Purchase the SHMS 2027 Yearbook at Jostens here.

Thank you to our website sponsors! This helps to subsidize our costs for the website and allows for FREE access to the school directory. Please support our sponsors (many local WSSD families).

Please check out the HSA web page!  In addition to getting up-to-date information on activities, all families have FREE access to the online student directory (you must set up an account). The HSA offers the directory at no cost to our families thanks to our website sponsors. 

SHMS HSA website and directory*: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com

Online Store: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store

*For additional safety, you will need to create an account to access the directory.

@strathhavenmshsa