Stanton Middle School

Reminder that school dismisses at 3:00 PM on Fridays Parents, We release at the same time as the Elementary today. In order to streamline dismissal and not have a long pick up line, we are asking that Middle School parents park in parking lot on College and let your student walk to your car. Thank you, Mrs. Ruiz and Mrs. Ramirez

Welcome back, Buffaloes! Tomorrow is the First Day of School. Don't forget that the instructional day is 8:00am-3:50pm. The drop off (back gym door) doors open at 7:35am in the morning. Breakfast is served in your 1st Period Classroom 7:35-7:55am. We are ready to see everyone tomorrow! It's a GREAT day to be a SMS Buffalo! Mrs. Ruiz and Mrs. Ramirez

Middle School registration for returning & new students Today, 8/12 8:00-12:00 Monday, 8/15 1:30-4:00 Tuesday, 8/16 10:00-12:00 If you do not register during one of these times, you will not have a schedule the first day.

Remember, there is a mandatory SHS Band Parent Meeting tonight at 7:00 pm in the HS Band Hall!

Summer Meals for Kids https://5il.co/1b5a0

¿COVID mantuvo a sus hijos en casa? P-EBT le puede ayudar con los costos de alimentos cuando las comidas escolares se perdieron. Su hijo/a califica para recibir beneficios si ha sido aprobado por el Programa Nacional de Almuerzo Escolar de su escuela para recibir comidas escolares y debido a COVID ha reportado ausencias a su escuela. Este año, no hay solicitudes en línea para P-EBT disponibles. Para más información, acuda a: www.hhs.texas.gov/PEBT Stanton Website: https://www.stanton.esc18.net/documents/parents/cafeteria/pandemic-ebt-provides-food-benefits/323923

COVID kept your kids home? P-EBT can help with food costs when school meals were missed. Your children qualify if they have a National School Lunch Program household meal application approved by their school and COVID-related absences reported to their school. There is no online application for P-EBT this year. Learn more: www.hhs.texas.gov/PEBT Stanton Website: https://www.stanton.esc18.net/documents/parents/cafeteria/pandemic-ebt-provides-food-benefits/323923

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 SHS Band Color Guard members!

SMS BAND CONCERT TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM!

Don't forget that the Martin County Hospital is partnering with the school to provide free physicals for incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students in athletics or band on Thursday, April 28th at the high school fieldhouse. Current middle school students will get their physical starting at 7:45 AM, current 6th graders and high school students will start at 3:00 PM. The following link will take you to the consent form required for your student if a parent/guardian will not be present at the physical. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2229/Stanton_ISD/2037468/New_Clinic_Consent_to_Treat.pdf

Hey Freshmen! I know that you haven't met me yet, we are excited to have you on campus next year! An important part of our school culture is created by YOU! What kind of place do you want SHS to be? You, as a grade level, will have up to 5 class officers. (You are not eligible to run for office in student council until your sophomore year, though we would love to have you as a member. Information on meeting times will be coming to you in the fall.) Please see the attached packet if you are interested in being a student class officer. I will need to know which offices you intend to run for no later than Wednesday afternoon. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. - Stacie Haile https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYD5CEV5aj7T0TspYHDmCckz4FTGUQouG8z14ZpFqS0/edit

TikTok and Online Safety: What Parents Should Know https://www.cyberwise.org/post/tiktok-and-online-safety-what-parents-should-know

Due to facility issues, the band concerts will no longer be at the Auditorium. The HS Band Concert on April 25 will be in the new gym at the high school at 6 pm and the SMS Band Concerts on April 28 will be in middle school gym at 6 pm.

Spring Band Concerts

5th grade parents and students: 5th grade transition meeting will be Tuesday, April 19th, from 5:30-6:00 in the SMS cafeteria. Please join us to learn about all the great things SMS has to offer, prior to your student registering for electives for next year.

Parents of students involved in athletics next year, Please click on the following link to take you directly to the Rank One information page. It includes a link that takes you to our paperwork page and a couple reminders of past issues to be on the lookout for. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2000861/Rank_One_Parent_Announcement.pdf

The presentation from Thursday night's athletics parent meeting has been posted on the school website for anyone that was unable to be there. My contact information is at the end of the presentation, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. The following link will take you to the presentation: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1996071/Spring_2022_Athletics_Parent_Meeting.pdf

Parent Meeting for anyone with a student in athletics: Parents, please plan to attend our athletic information session on Thursday, April 7th in the high school auditorium. Current 6th and 7th grade parents will meet from 6:00 – 6:30 PM and current 8th through 11th grade parents will meet from 7:00 – 7:30 PM. We will discuss communication, physicals, sports injuries, practice schedules, and drug testing procedures.

Don't forget about the mandatory parent meeting for anyone with a student in athletics on Thursday, April 7th in the high school auditorium. Current 6th and 7th grade parents will meet from 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and current 8th - 11th grade parents will meet from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Please make plans to be in attendance for this meeting.

Friday, April 8, 2022 will be a 1:00 dismissal for Stanton ISD students for the district to host the junior high district track meet. This is a change from the original calendar. Please plan accordingly.