SCMS PTO Newsletter The Shocker Summer 2017SCMS PTO Newsletter The Shocker Summer 2017 Summer 2017 1 Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year PTO Information 2 Annual Fund 3 Pay4SchoolStuff

SCMS PTO Newsletter

The Shocker Summer 2017

Summer 2017 1

Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year

PTO Information 2

Annual Fund 3

Pay4SchoolStuff

Information

3-4

FAQs 5-6

Fine Arts Network 8

Shockers Sports 9

SCMS Physical Education 10

PTO Contacts 11

Ways to Be Informed 11

Calendar 12

Inside this Issue:

IMPORTANT DATES

8/25 - Open House

12:30-2 PM: 6th graders A-K

2:30-4 PM: 6th graders L-Z

and new 7th & 8th graders

8/28 - First Day of School

9/4 - Labor Day Holiday

9/18 - Curriculum Night

6:30-8 PM: 6th grade

9/19 - Curriculum Night

6:30-8 PM: 7th & 8th grades

9/21 - Teacher Workday

9/22 - Teacher Workday

10/18 - Early Release Day

10/27 - End of First Quarter

Dear Parents,

I hope your family is enjoying a happy and

memorable summer. The SCMS staff and

PTO are preparing for a positive and suc-

cessful start to the 2017-18 school year.

It is such a privilege to lead South Charlotte

Middle School, a community of outstanding

family support, stellar student achievement,

and a variety of options for student interests

from athletics to fine arts to Science Olympi-

ad. The unofficial results of state testing

show that 86% of our students obtained a

proficient score on their End of Grade Tests.

We will have official results in September,

but the unofficial results regarding proficien-

cy and growth indicate tremendous achieve-

ment by teachers and students. Our ath-

letics, fine arts, extra-curricular clubs and

academics also experienced a great year.

We are pleased to welcome new staff mem-

bers to our Shocker team. To reduce class

sizes in math and English/Language Arts

(ELA), we hired an additional math/ELA

teacher for each grade. We also added a

second Project Lead the Way teacher. Justin

Hecht will work with Ms. Williams in this

exciting hands-on engineering and computer

science program. Mr. Hecht graduated from

Ohio State and will begin his career at South

Charlotte. Justin Rose will be our new Ath-

letic Director and a physical education

teacher. A CMS coach and teacher for many

years, he will bring a Lacrosse program to

our school.

Our new grade level staff members are ea-

ger to help all students meet and exceed

their academic goals. Dawn Hoey will teach

6th grade math. Formerly an Academic Facil-

itator at Sterling Elementary, she brings

much content expertise. Meghan McCrock-

lin, who joins us from Providence Spring

Elementary, will teach 6th grade math and

ELA. The 7th grade team welcomes Erin

Woodworth who will teach ELA. She taught

7th grade ELA at Berryhill Academy so she

comes highly prepared and experienced.

Coming to us from Charlotte Country Day is

Julene Less, who will teach 7th grade math.

She looks forward to working with 7th grade

students. Joining the 8th grade math team is

Jason Digavero. He has taught math several

years in CMS and private schools and looks

forward to leading the Math Counts team.

Also joining the 8th grade math team is Alis-

sa Simons who will begin her teaching ca-

reer at South Charlotte. Before teaching,

Ms. Simons worked for Major League Base-

ball and the International Olympic Com-

mittee. Laura Cudmore will teach 8th grade

ELA. She has taught reading and Language

Arts for many years and is passionate about

sparking student interest in reading and

writing.

The staff is eager to meet and welcome back

all of our students. Sixth grade and new

student open house is August 25. From

12:30 to 2 PM, we will welcome 6th graders

with last names A-K. From 2:30 to 4 PM, we

will welcome 6th graders with last names L-

Z and new 7th and 8th grade students.

Please contact us if you have any questions

or concerns. Student success is always our

goal and we will work together for viable

solutions. Thank you in advance for allowing

us to serve your students.

Kindest Regards,

Lisa Bailes, Principal

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SCMS PTO Dedicated to Supporting Students and Staff As we near the end of summer break, we look toward another successful academic year at South Charlotte.

Our PTO is developing a new budget that focuses on current needs of students, teachers and our entire

school community. We will continue support of the one-to-one learning initiative with maintenance of stu-

dent issued Chromebooks, fund professional development opportunities for teachers so they can stay up-to-

date with the ever-evolving trends in education and technology, purchase items needed to complement and

enhance our students’ learning experiences and provide volunteer assistance throughout the year.

As a South Charlotte Middle School PTO member, you are an important part of this process. Please take ad-

vantage of opportunities to make a difference.

• Stay connected through PowerSchool. This site not only allows you to monitor assignments and grades,

it serves as your registration to receive important phone messages and through email, weekly issues of

The Shockwave.

• Like South Charlotte Middle School on Facebook. You’ll find information on events, accomplishments

and other important happenings on this social networking site.

• Donate to our Annual Fund campaign. This fundraising effort follows a single donation model that allows

every dollar contributed to be utilized. Please see the Annual Fund article on page 3, which outlines some

of last year’s purchases.

• Link your Harris Teeter VIC card and clip General Mills Box Tops. Funds from these two programs alone

contribute around $2,000 annually to South Charlotte.

• Volunteer. There are opportunities to fit any schedule and interest, so don’t hesitate to donate your time

and expertise.

Board members look forward to seeing you during Open House (August 25) and Curriculum Nights (6th Grade

- September 18), (7th and 8th Grades - September 19). If you have questions about our PTO in the meantime

or anytime during the school year, feel free to contact me at 704-502-1981 or [email protected].

Thank you for your support and dedication to the education of our South Charlotte students!

—Mitzi Lynch, President, SCMS PTO

EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT SCMS PTO

Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card at checkout, on the Harris Teeter

website, or on the SCMS Pay4SchoolStuff order form. Cards are not

automatically re-linked. The school code is 1933. Last year, we raised

more than $1,500!

Clip Box Tops for Education and send them in. A drop-off box is in the

school’s foyer. SCMS received more than $300 during the 2016-17

school year.

Thanks to the generous support of more than 230 families, the Annual Fund raised more than $43,000

last school year. These funds allowed us to purchase seven water coolers that include water bottle fillers.

These new water bottle fillers will be placed throughout the campus: one in each PE locker room, two out-

side the PE hallway and one in each grade-level hallway. These new water cooler stations will help keep

our students hydrated and healthy.

In addition to the water coolers, the annual fund donations provided professional development opportu-

nities for our staff, celebrated our wonderful teachers during Staff Appreciation Week, provided funding

for materials for teacher classrooms and created a new learning room in the 6th grade hallway to be used

for breakout groups. When complete, this room will be furnished in much the same way that we’ve fur-

nished the Media Center in recent years with small tables and chairs that can be easily moved to accom-

modate group work of all sizes. This year, we expect to provide similar spaces for 7th and 8

th graders.

Thank you for supporting South Charlotte Middle School. If you have any questions about the annual

fund, please contact Heather Collier, VP of Fundraising, at [email protected].

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Make a Difference. Give to the SCMS Annual Fund.

SCMS is Going Green with Pay4SchoolStuff.com!

Tired of filling out

paperwork,

searching for

your checkbook,

writing multiple

checks and

wondering if it all

made it back to school attached to the right forms?

We’ve found a way to make your life easier! This

year, you will be able to fill out your paperwork,

make your purchases, and pay your fees for back to

school online! At www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com, you

will be able to:

• Pay for REQUIRED school items:

• Agenda

• Locker Fee

• Technology Fee

• FAN Elective Fees

• Make a tax-deductible donation to the SCMS

PTO’s Annual Fund Campaign

• Pay for PTO Membership and Grade Level En-

richment Fees

• Purchase PE Uniforms and Spirit Wear

• Link your Harris Teeter VIC Card

• Register for Volunteer Opportunities

• Order a school Directory

• Purchase Class Novels

• Donate to FAN

• Join the Booster Club

• Check payment history of items purchased

• Get a summary of Tax Deductible Contributions

Each parent is REQUIRED to complete the registra-

tion information ONLINE at

www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com for the 2017-2018

school year. Registration is quick and easy, and the

site provides safe and secure shopping.

See page 4 for step-by-step instructions on how to

use www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com!

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First Time UsersBefore using Pay4SchoolStuff.com for the first time,

you must create an account.

1. Go to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com. Click Login at

the top of the page.

2. Select Create Parent

Account

3. Complete all necessary

fields, and click Sign Up.

4. A confirmation email

will be sent to your

email address. Click the

link in the email to activate your account.

5. Log in to your account and Add a Student to

Your Account screen. Complete all fields. Click

Submit. Repeat this step to add more students

to your account.

Returning Users Families returning to Pay4SchoolStuff.com for the

first time since last year must update their account.

1. Go to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com and log in with

your email.

2. On the Welcome Screen, click Edit to update the

Grade and Homeroom Teacher for your return-

ing student(s). You can also add new student(s)

in the Add a Student to Your Account section.

Complete all fields and click Submit.

Shopping 1. Log in to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com using your

User ID and Password. On the Welcome Screen,

click Select for your student. Shop for your chil-

dren individually.

2. On the Item Selection screen, click Select next

to the first category (2017-2018 REQUIRED Fees

& Information)

3. Click the Select box for each item you want to

buy. Complete the Form that may pop up and

specify Quantity.

4. Click Add to Cart when you’ve selected all of

your items you wish to purchase.

5. Click Continue Shopping to shop for additional

items or your other students. Be sure you don’t

miss items available for sale in each category

(i.e., Spirit Wear, PE Wear).

6. When you’re done shopping, click Proceed to

Cart to review your order and click Pay Now.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover

credit and debit cards are accepted. For security

purposes, Pay4SchoolStuff does not automatically

store credit or debit card information. You will

have the option to save your payment information.

You’ll receive email receipts from the system and

have 24/7 access to online reporting. If you do not

receive an email receipt, check your spam folder

and add [email protected] to your safe

sender list.

Getting Help For more help, see Parent Quick Start Instructions:

https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/informational/Pa

rents_Quick_Start_Instructions.pdf.

How to Use Pay4SchoolStuff.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Continued on next page

Transportation

Q: How will parents know the bus their child needs to take to school?

A: Bus stickers will be sent home to every family in August. The sticker includes:

• Child’s Name • Address • School Assignment • AM/PM Bus Numbers • Stop Location • Estimated Pickup & Delivery

Times

Please have your child at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before pickup time.

Q: How can families request alter-native bus stops for their child?

A: CMS will provide transportation to alternative stop locations, including licensed daycares and/or relative’s address, only if the stop is in the child’s attending school boundary. Parents may call the school office to determine if their alternative stop is within their school’s boundary. Forms to request an alternative stop are available at every school.

Q: If my child is late arriving home, how can I inquire if his/her bus is late?

A: Call 980.343.3670 if your stu-dent’s bus is unusually late. Someone is in the office until 4:30 PM. If we’ve been notified of a late bus, students will be given the opportunity to call you. Please remember the most effi-cient routes are generally deter-mined during the first two weeks of school.

Q: Should I drive my child to school during the first week?

A: Although bus transportation can be frustrating during the first several days of school, if you registered for a bus stop, your child needs to ride the bus. Otherwise, your stop might be eliminated for nonuse. Bus routes are refined during the first few weeks of school.

Q: If I routinely drive my child to school, what are appropriate arrival and pickup times?

A: Students are not allowed in the building before 8 AM. School dis-misses at 3:30 PM. Students can re-port to their homerooms beginning at 8:15 AM. Students who are not in their seats and prepared for class by 8:30 AM are considered tardy. Par-ents are asked to be prompt in col-lecting their children in the after-noons.

Parents who do not routinely pick up their students within 30 minutes of the close of school (4 PM) or within 20 minutes of any school-sponsored activity are considered negligent. The administration will take appro-priate action, if necessary, regarding this issue.

Q: What is the procedure for the carpool line?

A: The carpool line is a two-car flow. Parents are requested to pull up to the crosswalk to let their children disembark. Students should NOT leave their cars and walk through waiting automobiles to get to the sidewalk.

Q: What if my child is not waiting for me on the sidewalk?

A: Carpool students and students who walk are dismissed before bus students. It is the student’s responsi-bility to go directly to their car. Cars without waiting students are asked to circle around to Strawberry Lane and rejoin the line until their child appears.

Q: I noticed that South Charlotte Middle School has an entrance and an exit. Can I sneak in the exit to wait for my child?

A: No. As stated, the carpool line is a two-car flow. Both lanes of the school exit are used for exiting vehi-cles.

Q: Where do I park when I visit or volunteer at the school?

A: Please use the parking spaces fac-ing the school cafeteria and parking spaces 24 – 31. ALL other spaces are for staff parking only. Overflow park-ing is in the grass near the bus lot.

Curriculum

Q: Where are the grade-level summer reading lists and school supply lists?

A: These lists for each grade level are on the SCMS website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS/Pages/SummerReading2015.aspx.

Q: Does my child really need a cal-culator?

A: Yes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Was the summer reading required?

A: There is one expected book for each grade level. Once school be-gins, students will participate in an activity based on their book. To prepare for grade-level language arts and social studies programs, students are encouraged to read two additional books from the list.

Q: Can I change my child’s schedule?

A: Scheduling is a very complex process. With over 850 students, it is impossible for every child to re-ceive his/her first choices. However, class changes can be made during the first 10 days of school for aca-demic reasons. Change forms are available in the Guidance Office. All schedule changes must be ap-proved by the Assistant Principal.

Q: How was my child placed in honors math and language arts?

A: The CMS rubric was used as a placement guide for all students.

Q: Is Physical Education (PE) required?

A: The State Board of Education requires all 6th, 7th, and 8th grad-ers to take one semester of PE per year. More PE questions are an-swered on page 10.

Q: Where can I view homework assigned by my child’s teacher?

A: Every teacher has a website. These websites include homework assignments.

Communication

Q: I understand that Principal Bailes sends out a weekly message to parents. When should we ex-pect to receive this message?

A: Mrs. Bailes sends The Shock-wave, a weekly newsletter, via email. It is also posted on the SCMS website, along with past editions. Mrs. Bailes encourages all families to read this newsletter as her goal is to ensure par-ents are in-formed of South Charlotte "happenings" at all times.

Q: How do I sign up for The Shock-wave?

A: The Shockwave is sent each week to the email addresses of all parents on file in PowerSchool. Please ensure the email address in PowerSchool is the correct address. We do not currently print The Shockwave, but if you do not have Internet access, let the front office know and they will assist you.

Attendance

Q: When can I collect my child for early dismissal?

A: Students are required to bring a note from their parent notifying the school of the need for an early dis-missal. These notes are to be taken to the Attendance Office in the morning, and the student is given a dismissal pass. There are NO early dismissals between 3 and 3:30 PM.

Students will be dismissed at class breaks. Dismissals during scheduled class time will not be allowed un-less it is an extreme emergency. Classroom interruptions affect classroom engagement and ulti-mately can negatively affect stu-dent performance. Please contact Mrs. Bailes if you have questions.

Dress Code & Book Bags

Q: Does South Charlotte Middle School have a dress code?

A: Yes. Information regarding the dress code will be sent to parents, and it will be posted on the SCMS website.

Q: Can my child carry a book bag to class?

A: Within the first 10 days of school, students will be issued book bags for the purpose of protecting the devices that will be issued (each stu-dent receives a Chromebook). The book bags will be distributed at the same time the devices are distribut-ed. The devices will be collected each day as will the issued book bags; therefore, students will need a personal book bag. The personal book bag will remain in the stu-dent’s locker each day. There will be ample time to return to lockers to collect anything needed from the book bag throughout the day and to ensure the book bag may be re-trieved at the end of the day.

EARLY DISMISSAL POLICY

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All early dismissals must leave and return following the bell schedule. Please look for the

2017-2018 bell schedule in The Shockwave and on the SCMS website and refer to it

throughout the year. Students will also be given a copy the first day of school.

Students must bring a note from their parent explaining the need for the early dismissal to

the attendance office in the morning. They will be issued a dismissal pass. There are NO

early dismissals between 3 and 3:30 PM. Classroom interruptions affect classroom engage-

ment and ultimately can negatively affect student performance.

STUDENT ABSENT? Email [email protected] or

call 980-343-3670.

Purchase PE uniforms this year at the School Store!

Uniforms will be available for purchase during Open

House on August 25 as well (cash & check only). The

School Store is also open during lunch periods on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Physical Education Uniforms Prepay for Your Child’s School Meals It’s easy. Using the Parents Account Manage-

ment System (PAMS), you can prepay for your

child’s meals, monitor your child’s account bal-

ance, and make subsequent payments from

the convenience of home or work.

For assistance in opening an account,

call 980.343.3818 or

email [email protected].

The School Store will be open this year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and

Thursdays during lunch periods. Come and check out our new supplies!

The School Store will be open during Open House August 25.

SCHOOL STORE

VISIT SCMS WEBSITE FOR SUMMER

READING AND SUPPLY LISTS

Visit

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS

for timely back-to-school information such as

summer reading and supply lists.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

THROUGH CMS WEBSITE

Visit https://www.cmsvolunteers.com

to volunteer at SCMS. You must register to

volunteer. If you are already in the CMS

system, go to your profile and add SCMS

as one of your choices.

SCMS FINE ARTS NETWORK

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Do you love the GoPlaySave coupon books with great offers from your fa-

vorite Charlotte area stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues? The

South Charlotte Fine Arts Network (FAN) is planning to sell these coupon

books again this year pending final approval. The fundraiser is scheduled

to begin the week of September 4. It’s a win-win for everyone! Parents

and friends receive a fantastic coupon book filled with savings, students

are rewarded for selling the books with a party and prizes, and the SCMS

Fine Arts program, which includes art, band, chorus, dance, drama and or-

chestra, benefits with needed funds to support and improve the programs.

Last year’s fundraiser helped upgrade the sound system for the Cafetorium

and fulfilled wish lists for all the Fine Arts teachers! The GoPlaySave book

pays for itself when used only once or twice, and half of the proceeds go

back to SCMS FAN. We hope your students will participate and you will

support this important fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you and your students this fall!

Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive program that promotes divergent and critical

thinking. Every team consists of a maximum of seven students who must creatively

solve (without any assistance outside of their teammates) a given problem and

present their solution in the form of an eight-minute skit. Problem requirements

range from building vehicles and engineering mechanical devices to mastering

classical literature, art and comedy methods. Team members also learn the art of

improvisation and how to respond spontaneously to random verbal questions and

work together to solve hands on building problems.

Odyssey of the Mind tryouts will be held at South Charlotte during the first few weeks of school. Stu-

dents placed on a team will begin practices in late September and will compete at the Central Region

competition in March, with a chance to advance to State Finals in April and World Finals in May.

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, if your child is interested in trying out for a team or if

you have questions about Odyssey of the Mind, contact Mitzi Lynch at [email protected].

The SCMS PTO is excited to once again partner with Barnes & Noble to provide

our 2017 Book Fair in September! Students, parents, friends, and families can

shop in-store at The Arboretum location as well as online from the comfort and

convenience of your own home! Our school

benefits from all sales, including books,

games, gifts, and even in-store cafe pur-

chases. Be on the lookout for more details

to follow in the coming weeks!

SCMS BOOK FAIR AT BARNES & NOBLE AND ONLINE

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TRYOUTS IN SEPTEMBER

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SHOCKERS SPORTS

Booster Club Fosters School Spirit Can you imagine your school without a football team, a cheerleading squad,

or pep rallies? Even if your child doesn’t play sports, cheering for their school

and their teammates at sporting events fosters a sense of community, cama-

raderie, and school pride. South Charlotte’s Booster Club, a nonprofit volun-

teer organization, was established to promote school spirit and provide sup-

port to our student athletes and coaches. Thanks to the parent support

during the 2016-2017 school year, the SCMS Booster Club made stellar

accomplishments, including:

Purchased new uniforms for all sports teams

Sponsored the fall, winter, and spring sports banquets

Hosted fall pep rally

Provided programs during football games, highlighted corporate

sponsors, and much more!

Our 2016-2017 sports teams were amazing! Congratulations to our base-

ball team for claiming its 9th league championship in school history

and 2nd in the last four years!

Our membership drive will kick off shortly. All of our students are in need of

support, so please consider becoming a member of the Booster Club, re-

gardless of whether or not you have a child in a sport. If you are interested in

helping with the Booster Club or being a corporate sponsor, email Heather

Fuller at [email protected]. As always, thank you for your considera-

tion and support!

Attention Parents of Rising 7th & 8th Graders:

Summer break is a perfect time for you to sched-

ule a physical examination for your child if they are

interested in trying out for a sport during the

2017-2018 school year. As part of CMS athletic

eligibility requirements, student athletes must re-

ceive a medical examination by a duly licensed

physician every 395 days (1 year and 1 month).

Note: This is a new policy as physicals used to be

valid for only 365 days.

Students must have a 2.0 grade point average

(GPA) in order to try out and participate in athlet-

ics. The student’s previous semester GPA is used

to determine eligibility. (Example: We will use the

spring semester GPA to determine eligibility for fall

sports.)

Fall Sports Season

Tryouts are September 5-6. If needed, there will be

a third day of tryouts on September 7.

• Cheerleading (Girls)

• Football (Boys)—For information, email Coach

Jermein Williams at [email protected].

• Golf (Co-Ed)—For information, email Coach

Aleck Harmon at [email protected].

• Softball (Girls)—Interested in coaching the

softball team? Email Justin Rose, Athletic Di-

rector, at [email protected].

• Volleyball (Girls)—For information, email Coach

Jennifer Martin at southchar-

[email protected].

Winter Sports Season

Tryouts will be held in mid-November.

• Basketball (Boys and Girls)

• Cheerleading (Girls)

Spring Sports Season

Tryouts will be held in late February.

• Baseball (Boys)

• Soccer (Boys and Girls)

SPORTS INFORMATION FROM

COACH ROSE

SCMS offers a variety of club sports for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:

Fall Club Season

Cross Country — An informational meeting will be September 5 at 3:45 PM in the

SCMS cafeteria. For information, email LeAnn Squier at

[email protected].

Field Hockey — For information, email Heather Collier at [email protected].

Girls Tennis is open to all girls. Join us for a great season of fun match play and

friendship. Cost is about $175 plus cost of uniform. We will practice on Monday

and Wednesday afternoons at Raintree CC and have a six-match season (Sept.-

Oct). If interested, please attend a meeting at the Raintree CC tennis courts on

August 23 at 5:00 PM. Practices will start the first week of school. For infor-

mation, email Leigh Bellardini at [email protected].

Girls Lacrosse — An informational meeting will be September 6 at 3:45 PM in the

SCMS cafeteria. For information, email Andrea Ervay at coachandre-

[email protected].

Winter Club Season

Rugby — For information, email Erik Saxon at [email protected].

Spring Club Season

Boys Tennis — For information, email Heather Fuller at

[email protected].

Boys Lacrosse—For information, email Justin Rose at

[email protected].

Club Sports at SCMS

Follow SCMS Athletics on Twitter: @SCMS_Athletics

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PE UNIFORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE SCHOOL STORE

(CASH & CHECK ONLY) DURING OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, AUGUST 25.

SOUTH CHARLOTTE’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

South Charlotte Physical Education is a program that shapes positive attitudes towards fitness,

achievement, teamwork, and student responsibility. Maximum participation is expected,

necessary, and revered as a foundation for fitness goals and the acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Physical Education is REQUIRED for every student by the state of North Carolina.

Students will need: A white short-sleeve crew neck T-shirt, athletic shorts (MUST follow the school dress code).,

running or athletic shoes, a small CLEAR water bottle, and a one-subject spiral notebook. A combination lock is

optional. (Please see below for clothing specifications.)

Shirts - white short-sleeve CREW neck T-shirts, may have writing as long as it is appropriate for school, must be

long enough so that we cannot see any stomach when arms are stretched above the head. Shirts will not be

cinched and tied up with ponytail holders.

Shorts (GIRLS) - shorts must be athletic shorts (no buttons, zippers, snaps, pockets), NO cotton gymnastics or

cheerleading shorts (e.g., Soffe) or bike shorts will be allowed, NO shorts with writing on the behind, shorts may

not be rolled down at the waist and MUST follow the school dress code (school length policy).

(BOYS) - shorts must be athletic shorts (no buttons, zippers, snaps, pockets), shorts must end just above the knee

and stay up on hips.

*Shorts are the discretion of the teacher. If shorts are deemed too short/tight (girls) or too loose to stay up on

the hips or too long (boys), the student may be required to borrow school PE shorts for class for a daily clothes

grade of zero. We will show examples the first day of class. Shorts and shirts sold by the PTA at the school store

for PE are appropriate for class.

**Inexpensive and appropriate mesh shorts can be purchased at Wal-Mart and Target for $10-$15, and 4-packs

of white plain T-shirts can be found at the same stores in the boys’ section for $10. Do not spend a lot of money

on clothes that are easily misplaced.

We will hit the ground running – literally. To give your child the best chance for success in this challenging

course, practice daily strength and conditioning. Staying active and playing outside, as opposed to indoor video

games, will allow your child to experience a bit of confidence on day one. We are a fitness-based program that

gets results while focusing on student self-motivation, goal setting, pride, responsibility, adhering to deadlines,

and other real-world applicable skills. Results are not achieved without dedication and hard work. Inactivity and

obesity have become an epidemic and, with your support and a little hard work, we will return your children to

you in better shape than when they entered our class.

Physical education is your BEST health insurance!

Physical Education

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STAY INFORMED...

With SCMS happenings:

Ensure your address, email, and

phone number are correct in

PowerSchool.

Look for the weekly school

newsletter, The Shockwave,

every Friday in your email.

Issues are also posted on the

school’s website.

Like SCMS on Facebook! School

news is posted often.

Visit the SCMS, SCMS PTO, and

teacher websites regularly to

view the school calendar,

school announcements, PTO

information, homework, and class details.

Check your child’s backpack

the first week of school. A par-

ent pack will come home that

includes important back to

school information.

Attend Curriculum Night!

Learn about what’s to

come in the 2017-18

school year. Curriculum

Night is 9/18, 6:30-8 PM (6th grade), and

9/19, 6:30-8 PM (7th & 8th grades).

2017-2018 PTO Executive & General Board

Beautification Jennifer Scott

Book Fair Karen Webb

Lara McMillan

Box Tops Adriana Piasecki

Community Service Katherine Melvin

Critical Needs Heather Fuller

EOG Proctor Coordinator Cheryl Cunningham

Health Room/Vision Screening

Media Volunteers Belinda Joy

School Sign Dace Hite

School Store Maria Swinson

Theresa Joiner

Dawn Hamilton

Staff Support Laura Fricano

Annie Koch

Jenni Smith

Team Parents - 6th Grade Shannon Kinlaw

Angela Pope

Traci Stroud

Joanne Caterino

Team Parents - 7th Grade Trish Baker

Anje Seufert

Katharine Willis

Melanie Bradle

Team Parents - 8th Grade Jen Schubert

Helen Kim

Sarah Eaton

Tours Cathy Kirkland

Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Porter

Welcome Desk

Yearbook Christi Livoti

President Mitzi Lynch

President-Elect Sarah Eaton

Past President Stacey Ellis

VP Communications Katharine Willis

VP Fundraising Heather Collier

Secretary Beth Cotton

Treasurer Nancy Knox

Assistant Treasurer Tyria Naspinski

Principal Lisa Bailes

8040 Strawberry Lane

Charlotte, NC 28277

Phone: 980.343.3670

Fax: 980.343.3725

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/

southcharlotteMS/Pages/Default.aspx

South Charlotte Middle School

Calendar of Upcoming Events

A 2007 NCLB Blue Ribbon School

In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without

discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

The Shocker

AUGUST

23 Wed. PTO General Board Meeting/PTO Packet Stuffing,

9 AM

25 Fri. Open House, 6th Grade Students A-K, 12:30-2 PM

25 Fri. Open House, 6th Grade Students L-Z & New 7th

& 8th Grade Students, 2:30-4 PM

28 Mon. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER

4 Mon. NO SCHOOL—LABOR DAY

TBD Book Fair at Barnes & Noble and Online

18 Mon. 6th Grade Curriculum Night & PTO Meeting,

6:30-8 PM

19 Tues. 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum Night & PTO Meeting,

6:30-8 PM

21 Thurs.NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY

22 Fri. NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY

OCTOBER

18 Wed. EARLY RELEASE DAY, 12:30 PM

27 Fri. End of First Quarter

30 Mon. NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY

NOVEMBER

10 Fri. NO SCHOOL—VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY

22-24 W-F NO SCHOOL—THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

SCMS Main Phone: 980.343.3670

Fax: 980.343.3725

CMS Transportation: 980.343.5715