Have a great Thanksgiving holiday break...!

Reenergize, refocus, refresh, and get lots of rest! Let's all come back ready for the final push towards the end of the first semester! Be safe and we'll see you bright and early on Monday!

-Mrs. DePinto and Mr. Moton

Wildcat Card Celebration!

Students that exemplified academic and behavior responsibility during the first quarter of the school year received their coveted Wildcat Card today! One of the privileges earned included a Wildcat Card celebration in the media center and learning commons where the students enjoyed some snacks and games, including light party games on the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360! Many of the students that came up short of earning their card this past nine weeks are already working hard to earn theirs by the end of the semester! That's what "Good, Better, Best!" is all about!

Career Day/Professional Dress to Impress

Our annual Career and Professional Dress to Impress Day was a huge success! Our guest speakers shared insights on their businesses and what our students should expect to encounter when they enter an increasingly competitive job market in the near future! And our students certainly impressed in their professional dress! There's no doubt that the future for our Wildcats looks just as great!

Mark Your Calendars! (via STMS RAs)

-DRAMA Production - Thursday, November 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium
-CHORUS Performance - Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
-BAND Performance - Tuesday, December 17th at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium

Student Running Club (via Mr. Koterba)

Student Running Club 2013-14

You are invited to participate in our Annual STMS Running Club.  It is open to all 6-8 graders.

Purpose:  To introduce students to the sport of Long Distance Running.  We will have runners of various experience levels, but don’t worry we will start slow and build on our accomplishments.

Goal: To build up endurance and be able to complete a 30 minute nonstop run.

Benefits:  Increased fitness, weight loss, stress relief, and most of all its fun!  

When:  Beginning Monday 2 December.  It will last through the end of February and then 7-8 grade runners are encouraged to run with the STMS Track Team. 

Time:  Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday immediately after school – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays 4:30- 5:30 p.m.  Rides need to be on time to pick up runners

Where:  South Pointe High School Track Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday and Tuesdays at the Winthrop Coliseum.

Weather:  If it’s raining hard we will not run. 

Requirements:

-Doctor completed athletic physical form turned in to Mr. Koterba or on file with Coach Byrd.

-A ride to SPHS.  Can take the bus, but have to submit an email/letter to Mr. Moton. Will also need a ride to Winthrop Coliseum on Tuesdays

-Running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, jacket, watch – dress according to the weather

Thank You,

Mr. Koterba

7^th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Saluda Trail Middle School

jkoterba@rhmail.org

Mrs. White's Class: Parents Making a Difference!

Mrs. White, true to the Wildcat Way, opened her doors for parents to participate with their students in a Mythology Portrait presentation project.  Several parents did a great job along with their students!

8th Grade C/O 2014 T-shirts for sale!!

Our 8th grade Class of 2014 T-shirts are on sale now through next Tuesday!  Please use the link below to place an order for your size(s)!  Money will be due on Tuesday, November 26.  Cash or check (with SC driver's license number and working telephone number, please) will be received during lunch throughout the selling period.  Order yours today!!

Order Below!!

http://goo.gl/1hN3tm

Preparing for High School!

Mrs. DePinto worked with students recently to help them prepare for their spring high school electronic individualized graduation plans (E-IGPs)!

Attn: 8th Graders attending the field study on Monday...

Students going on Clover Field Study on Monday: please remember to wear dress code top and bottoms, bring a jacket, and ,if you wish, a snack for the bus ride.  YOU are responsible for any electronic device you choose to bring...not your teachers! During the performance, all devices will be DOWN.  Thanks and we look forward to our trip!  

-8th Grade Teachers

Closing Ceremony at STMS Veterans Day Commemoration!

STMS cheerleaders changed up their famous bows today to support our Veterans Day Commemoration!

Shakiah

LTC Dobson speaking to 8th Grade students during STMS Veterans Day Commemoration!

Mr. Davis seen through Military Night Vision at STMS Veterans Day Commemoration!

Tuskegee Airmen speaking to our 8th Graders during STMS Veterans Day Commemoration!

A Star is Born!

Meet the Cast of Annie Jr.!

Annie Jr Cast 

Annie-Emily Rivera 

Daddy Warbucks-Max Reid 

Miss Hannigan- Jae'da Washington 

Grace Ferrell- Kyla Eloi 

Rooster Hannigan- Ke'Audre Campbell 

Lily St. Regis- Grace Bell 

Orphans 

Molly- Gracen Mercer 

Pepper- Ta'Shiyah Alexander 

Duffy- Cadence Moore 

Kate- Hazel Short 

Tessie- MacKenzie Campbell 

July- Breyounce Lee

 

Remaining Cast 

Drake- Joey Ehrenberg 

Mr. Bundles-Arlo Wilks 

Apple Seller- Peyton Morrison 

Dog catcher - Maddie Smith 

Lt. Ward- Sophie DiFrancesco 

Mrs. Greer- Maggie Hyatt 

Annette- Ally Ferguson 

Mrs. Pugh- Reese Steward 

Cecile- Alicia Douglas 

Star to Be- Taniya Aldridge 

Man in Brownstone-Joey Ehrenberg 

Usherette- Taylor Bartlett 

Radio Announcer- Hayden Fowler 

Bert Healy- Arlo Wilks 

President Roosevelt- Hayden Fowler 

Lois Howe - Jasmine Trujillo 

Sandy, the Dog- Alivia Ayers

This Week in 8th Grade

Monday:

• Pay $2 donation to your homebase teacher to wear your red, white, and blue, American flag or camo shirt with dress code bottoms on Thursday. 
• Boys Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:30
• Girls Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:30
• Wrestling Practice: 4:00-6:00
• Annie Tryouts: 4:00-6:00
• *Field Study forms and permission due by Thursday.

Tuesday:

• Report Cards go home.
•  Pay $2 donation to your homebase teacher to wear your red, white, and blue, American flag or camo shirt with dress code bottoms on Thursday. 
• Boys Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:30
• Girls Basketball Tryouts: 4:00-5:30
• Wrestling Practice: 4:00-6:00
• Annie Tryouts (Call backs only): 4:00-6:00

Wednesday:

• Boys Basketball Tryouts: 5:30-7:00
• Wrestling Practice: 4:00-6:00 

Thursday:

• Veteran's Day Commemoration. Wear your red, white, and blue, flag or camo shirt with dress code bottoms IF you paid your $2 donation.
• Ambassador Meeting in Ms. East's room (7:45 AM)
• Field Study Forms and Permission Due
• Boys Basketball Tryouts: 5:30-7:00
• Wrestling Practice: 4:00-6:00

Boys Basketball Tryouts

Information for 8th boys basketball tryouts 
*You must have a physical and athletic clothing in order to tryout.
*Tryouts are from Monday (11/4) - Thursday (11/7).
*Monday and Tuesday tryouts will be held from 4:00-5:30.
*Wednesday and Thursday tryouts will be held from 5:30-7:00.
*Make sure your rides pick you up on time each day.