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8th Grade Football Championship is Back Home at The Trail!

Congratulations to the 8th grade football team for completing a perfect season with tonight's win over Springfield Middle School to capture the YCMSAC championship! The Wildcats finished the season with an 8-0, armed with a stellar defense that gave up only 20 points against all eight opponents COMBINED!
Way to go, Wildcats!! 2013 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!!

Week in the Life of 8th Grade

This week is Red Ribbon Week at STMS. Check out the previous blog post for details!

Monday:

• Crazy Sock and Hat Day for Red Ribbon Week.
• Sign up for Red Ribbon Week Bingo at lunch.
• Buy your ticket for the 8th Grade Football Championship Game.
• Annie Jr. Audition Workshop from 3:45-5:30 in the chorus room.

Tuesday:

• Red Ribbon Week Bingo.
• Buy your ticket for the 8th Grade Football Championship Game.
• Annie Jr. Audition Workshop from 3:45-5:30 in the chorus room.

Wednesday:

•  Buy your ticket for the 8th Grade Football Championship Game by 8:30 in the morning. You will not be able to call home for money if you forget. You also will not be able to dress down if you do not purchase the ticket by 8:30. You CAN still attend the game. You will need to buy a ticket at the door.
• 8th Grade Football Championship Game at SPHS. Walk over with us to support your team if you bought a ticket.
• If you bought a ticket to the game, you can wear your spirit wear top with your dress code bottoms!

Thursday:

• Red Ribbon Week Family Feud in the Commons Area at lunch.

Friday:

• Wear a RED shirt with dress code bottoms to wrap up Red Ribbon Week.
• Special Activities for RRW during Related Arts. Go to 1st Related Arts only.

Renaissance Festival at STMS on 10/22/13

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Wildcats Snare the Gators to Capture the Divisional Title!

The 8th Grade football team dominated the Dutchman Creek Gators on Wednesday by the score of 41-8 to capture the Western Divisional title, thus securing a spot in next weeks conference championship game! As has been the story all season, the Wildcats relied on a precision offense, a stingy defense, and a special teams that take pride in doing the little things well. The coaching staff credits the humility of the group of players that have taken their individual talents and have worked unselfishly towards their ultimate goal.

Photos by Yuderria Sibley and Terriana Gaiton

Wildcats at the Green Dragons Red Ribbon Parade!

Mr. Moton, Mrs. DePinto, Mr. Dunham, and Officer Hammond enjoyed participating in the annual Oakdale STEM Elementary School Red Ribbon Parade in recognition of the upcoming Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America festivities!

Red Ribbon Week Comes to STMS

Next Week we will be celebrating Red Ribbon week at the Trail! We have many exciting things planned throughout the week. See below for a list of those opportunities!

Monday

• Hats off to being drug free! and Sock it to Drugs!-Students can wear wacky socks and hats to kick off the week. Regular Dress Code Applies. 
• You will see Red Ribbons on your door when you enter Academy and will do some activities to learn about Red Ribbon Week. 
• Red Ribbon Bands will be sold at lunches through Thursday. This will be a grade level competition to raise money for Keystone. The winning grade level will get to have lunch outside. 
• Drug Fact of the Day will be on the announcement app. Submit your answer to your grade level counselor at lunch for a chance to win a prize. 
• Students can sign up at lunch on Monday with their counselor to play Bingo on Tuesday. 

Tuesday

• Bingo in the media center for students who signed up. 
• Facts of the Day continue. 
• Red Ribbon Band sales continue. 

Wednesday

• Facts of the Day continue. 
• Red Ribbon Band sales continue.

Thursday

• Family Feud during lunch outside. Students will be picked from the audience in the Commons Area to play. 
• Facts of the Day continue. 
• Red Ribbon Band sales continue. 

Friday

•  Students and Staff can wear a red shirt to wrap up the week. Regular Dress Code bottoms for students. 
• Facts of the Day continue. 
• Winning grade level for Red Ribbon Bands will be announced. 
•  Presentations/Activities outside during Related Arts (sponsored by the Elks Club).

Sweet Voices of the Trail

Several young ladies of STMS will be a part of the Honors Choir. This is a prestigious honor for students from all 5 Rock Hill Middle Schools and York Middle. The students had to practice for several months before the audition in preparation. When the audition day came, they had to sing in front of guest judges to attain their spot. The group will now practice diligently individually and as a group with Ms. Johnson until February when they will practice together. The group will perform for the community with guest directors at the end of February 2014. Congratulations on a job well done and best wishes for a continued success!

 Eighth Grade Honors Choir Students

L to R: Cashan McKoy, Kierra Chislon, Bree Hickman, Jae'da Washington, Kyrah Chislon, and Tye Johnson

Workshops and Auditions for Annie, Jr.!

via Mrs. Yon and Mrs. Johnson (Related Arts Teachers)

Its finally here!! Time for auditions for this year's spring musical, ANNIE, JR.!!!
Audition Workshops will be held Monday, Oct 28 and Tuesday, Oct 29 from 3:45-5:30 pm in the Chorus room.  The workshops are optional and are a great way to learn the music, choreography, and lines you will need to know for auditions the following week.

Auditions will be Monday, Nov 4 from 4-6 pm in the auditorium.  Every student at STMS is welcome to audition and must attend the MONDAY audition in order to be considered.  CALL BACK auditions will be Tues. Nov 5 and Wed Nov 6 from 4-6 pm.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Yon.

This Week in 8th Grade...

*Tuesday-STMS Day of Excellence, 8th Grade Renaissance Festival, and 8th Grade Volleyball Divisional Round vs Oakridge at DCMS (5:00 pm)

*Wednesday-8th Grade Football at DCMS (5:00 pm)

*Friday-Teacher Workday (No school for students)

8th Grade Field Study to the Carolina Renaissance Festival

The 8th grade related arts students that will perform in the annual Saluda Trail Renaissance Festival visited the Carolina Renaissance Festival outside of Huntersville, NC to see what the fair looks like as performed by professionals!

Wildcats Ground the Falcons!

The 8th grade football team asserted themselves early and often on offense, defense, and special teams to stymie a tough Sullivan team by the score of 44-0 this past Wednesday! Wildcats will finish their regular season schedule with a road contest against Dutchman Creek. Game time is 5 pm.

ST-ARTS: Do you love singing, dancing, acting, painting, or playing a musical instrument?

ST-ARTS: Do you love singing, dancing, acting, painting, or playing a musical instrument? Are you passionate about the arts? Then ST-ARTS is the place for you! ST-ARTS is a FREE summer program at Winthrop University where middle school students can participate in classes designed for their artistic talent. If you are interested in this program, please see Mrs. Amler, Mrs. Copley, Mrs. Johnson, or Mrs. Yon for a form and more information. Forms are due to Mrs. Johnson (in Chorus) no later than Thursday, Oct 24th. Auditions will be held at Rawlinson Road Middle School on Nov 12. You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity!!

Ambassadors and Beta Club Light the Night

Thirty-eight Saluda Trail Ambassadors and Beta Club members, along with staff and parents, lit up the sky with their red and white balloons as they walked to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society last Thursday. They even had the pleasure of walking with a parent and a former Wildcat who are both survivors! Members found ways to raise almost $350.00 dollars to donate to the cause by helping out at home and the community as well as organizing a school bake sale. Students really came together to support the cause. On Thursday, the two groups came out for dinner at CiCi's Pizza and walked over to Cherry Park for the Light the Night Walk. It was a fun event for a worthy cause!

This Week in 8th Grade!

Tuesday: Volleyball at Castle Heights (5 pm)
Wednesday: PSAT for those that qualified; GEMS first meeting in room A111 (4-5 pm); Football home vs Sullivan (5 pm)
Thursday: Renaissance Fair Field Study (during school); Volleyball home vs York (5 pm)
Friday: Ambassador Leadership Camp (4-8 pm)

Taniya's Book Talk: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

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2013-10-10 STMS Volleyball vs Sullivan

Prepping for the PSAT

If you signed up for the PSAT, the testing day is almost here! You all should have your PSAT practice booklet and should have attended practice sessions this week for tips and tricks on how to attack the different types of questions on the test. Now, you should continue to spend some time doing the practice test in your booklet before the test date. Get even more helpful hints from Ms. White's website at:
http://jgwhite.pbworks.com/w/page/69872267/PSAT

Last Minute Advice:

• Get a good night's sleep the night before the test.
• Eat a healthy breakfast on Wednesday morning.
• You WILL come across questions you don't know. Don't get stuck, just skip these questions and come back to them if you have time.
• Pace yourself. This is a timed test, so don't spend too much time on any question.
• Don't stress, just do your best!

Test Day! The PSAT will be on Wednesday, October 16. You should check in with your homebase teacher and report to the auditorium by 8:45 on Wednesday morning. You should bring 2 #2 pencils and your jacket with you. All of the other testing materials, including a calculator, will be provided.

Happy Testing!

GEMS are shining

Originally posted by: April Ulmer

Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) will have their first meeting on October 16th from 4:00-5:00 in room A111 (Mrs. Crenshaw). Any girls who love Science, Math and/or Engineering are welcomed to join. All you need to do is show up to the meeting on October 16th. This club is guaranteed to be full of excitement!

Defense is the Key to Another Wildcat Win!

The 8th grade football team rode their defense to another win in defeating the Rawlinson Road Raiders this past Wednesday, 43-0. The 'Cats face a tough Sullivan team next Wednesday at The Trail! Kickoff is at 5 pm!

Okay...I officially can't stand to hear ...

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The Court is Calling!

The basketball court, that is! It is time for Girls and Boys basketball  tryouts. If you are interested in trying out for one of the Wildcat basketball teams please see the information below:


Boys:
Boys Basketball Tryouts will be November 4-7.  All boys must have a completed physical turned in to Coach Robinson before they can try out.  Physical forms can be picked up in the front office of Saluda Trail Middle School. The following is the tryout schedule:

Monday (11/4)  4:00-5:30   Conditioning for both 7^th and 8th

Tuesday (11/5)  4:00-5:30   Conditioning  for both 7^th and 8th

Wednesday (11/6)  7^th Grade  4:00-5:30 Gym

                                   8^th Grade 5:30-7:00 Gym

Thursday (11/7)  7^th Grade 4:00-5:30 Gym

                               8^th Grade 5:30-7:00 Gym

Student pick up will be outside by the gym exit.  Parents: Please be prompt picking up your student.  All boys trying out should have appropriate athletic clothing and shoes.  Tryouts will be closed to parents and friends.  For any questions, contact Coach Dunham (7^th Grade) at CDunham@rhmail.org or Coach Robinson (8^th grade) at KRobinso@rhmail.org.  

Girls:

All 8th grade girls interested in trying out for basketball...Tryouts will be held Monday, Nov. 4th and Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 4:00-5:30P.M. in the gym.  All eighth graders please sign up with Coach Mew in room C-116 and seventh graders sign up with Coach Hunsinger in room C-106.

All girls must have a completed physical in order to try out.  Physical forms are available at the front desk or see Coach Mew.  Please bring running/basketball shoes and appropriate athletic clothing to tryouts.  See Coach Mew or Coach Hunsinger with any questions.

Team 8-2 Discussing Transformative Ways to Reach Their Students

When the students are at their Related Arts classes, team teachers pull together to discuss and plan ways to help their students. This occurs within individual teams as well as between content teachers from all three teams!

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This Week's Happenings include...!

MONDAY
-CogAT Testing Day 1 for qualifying students

TUESDAY
-CogAT Testing Day 2
-PSAT math prep during Academy
-Volleyball team host Dutchman Creek here at The Den (5 pm)

WEDNESDAY
-Late Start Day
-Spirit Dress Down Day for 8th grade (sports team top, dress code bottoms)
-Football team travels to Rawlinson Road (5 pm)

THURSDAY
-CogAT Testing Day 3
- PSAT ELA prep during Academy
-Volleyball team travels to Sullivan to take on the Falcons (5 pm)
-Light The Night Walk: Beta Ckub and Ambassadors (Meet at 6 pm at Ci-Ci's or 7 pm at Cherry Park)
FRIDAY
Vote for Grade Level T-Shirt design

8th Grade 'Cats run WILD on Cougars in historic win!

The 8th grade football team hosted York in a highly anticipated match-up on Wednesday and put on a historic performance in front a huge crowd that definitely received far more football value than their ticket price suggested! Behind THREE interception returns for touchdowns, a punt return for a touchdown and a fumble returned for a touchdown in the closing seconds, the Wildcats defense completed dismantled the visiting Cougars from York, blazing the trail to a school record 56 points in victory! Final score: Wildcats 56, Cougars 6!  The stands at the game, played at District Three South Stadium on the campus of South Pointe High School, was filled with prideful Wildcats from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, along with faculty and staff members, that trekked from the Trail to the Pointe in support of their team! With the Pep Band, directed by Mrs. Amler, playing enthusiastically in the background and the World's Greatest Cheerleaders performing with unparallelled spirit, it was hard for outsiders to tell if there was actually a high school game going on a Wednesday! Next up is a tough road challenge at Rawlinson Road!

Great job, 'Cats! Continue to work just a hard in the classroom as well!

What do you get when you cross Hollywood Squares, Family Feud, and SC History?

Answer: Mr. Herring's Social Studies Class!

In a head to head competition on Wednesday, Mr. Herring's students played a spirited game to review for their test. In his Core 4 class, it was a boys against girls rivalry and the girls prevailed victorious in the first match. See the video below for the game winning point. This is proof that studying doesn't always have to be boring!

En Garde!!

The epic battle between Mrs. DePinto and Mr. Moton in PE! Yes, we will do just about ANYthing for our students!!