SWMS Spartan News CONGRATS!!! February 17, 2017

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1 SWMS Spartan News Follow on South Warren Middle School is dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive learning environment to ensure 21 st century learning for all students. February 17, 2017 CONGRATS!!! BOWLING TEAM: Last weekend, 7 th grader Jayden Martin helped the high school bowling team make it all the way to the state finals of the varsity bowling tournament. With his help, the team advanced in the 16-team tournament by defeating Scott County, North Hardin, and Seneca (Louisville). The team finished as state runner-up after narrowly losing in the championship match to Boyle County. Congratulations to Jayden and the boys! ROSS CHANDLER: Congratulations to Ross Chandler, who placed in the Top 8 of the Regional History Bee at Tennessee State University. For his exceptional performance, Ross has qualified for the National History Bee in Atlanta this summer!!! TENNIS TEAM: Congratulations to these students for making the high school tennis team! Megan Martin Ellen Pardue Jake Taylor Cadan Stephanski Bradan Stephanski STATE CONVENTION: Congratulations to all our BETA students on their hard work and exceptional showing at State Convention. Our students represented themselves and our school in the most respectable way. We're excited for our nine students that will travel to Disney World to represent SWMS at the National BETA Convention. STATE CHAMPION!!!!! Tower of Power Colby Dye Austin Flynn Ethan Gilliam Logan Smith STATE RUNNER-UP!!!!! Advertising Design Sydney Clayton Karson Deaton Abby Holt Elizabeth Warder Spencer Woods

2 GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND! MATHCOUNTS: Good luck to these students who will be participating in the MathCounts competition at Western Kentucky University this Saturday. These students have worked diligently and have been dedicated to improving their skills throughout the year. We wish these students the best of luck in their competition: Jameson Allen-Mosby Taegan Baker Ethan Berry Emily Fan Logan Graham Kayleigh Hinton Aakshi Konduri Ethan Luis Harsha Suresh Janessa Unseld DANCE TEAM: The students listed below are members of the high school dance team who recently won their regional competition in Owensboro, thus advancing to the state competition this weekend in Frankfort. Best of luck to all these student-athletes!!! Alexa Casey Elizabeth Coleman Liberty Graves Abigail Green Natalie Grimsley Lauren Lipscomb Emma McLeod Ella McGriff Kaylee Olson ARCHERY TEAM: Good luck to our students who will be competing at the Kentucky NASP Region 4 Archery Tournament this weekend in Russellville. These students have trained hard all year and will be competing against the best archers in this area. More than 30 students from SWMS are involved, and we wish them all the best of luck in this big event!!! NEWS & NOTES: YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS TODAY: To order a yearbook, visit: 8 TH GRADE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This week, all 8 th grade students received a packet of registration materials to prepare for their 9th grade year. Here are some important dates about the registration process: THIS WEEKEND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Review all materials Parent meeting at 6pm in auditorium All paperwork due SCHOOL ON MONDAY: School will be in session this Monday, February 20, as a make-up day from the snow day we missed on January 6. NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS! The SWMS Ted-Ed club will have its first meeting this Thursday in Mr. Reed's room. For more information about Ted- Ed clubs, check out their website and Youtube channel. WEBSITE YOUTUBE:

3 IXL CHALLENGE ENDS NEXT FRIDAY! Don t delay the Math IXL Challenge ends next Friday, February 24. Each math teacher has communicated criteria for each one of her classes, and students will have to complete that criteria in time to be eligible for the reward (an ice cream sundae party during 7th period on March 3 for individual students who meet the criteria). For questions about the criteria, contact your child s math teacher. EXTENDED COMPUTER LAB HOURS TO ASSIST IXL CHALLENGE: If your child has limited access to the internet outside of school, we are extending computer lab hours one final time next week on Wednesday, February 22 (7am 7:25am, & after school until 3:30pm). BOOK CHALLENGE GOING ON NOW! The SWMS Library Advisory Board is having a Winter Book Challenge now through February 28. Our goal is to have every student in SWMS read at least one chapter book this month. The winning homeroom will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card for classroom use and the students of the winning homeroom who have read a chapter book will receive a soda on March 1st. For more info, contact susan.howard@warren.kyschools.us. ATHLETIC PHYSICALS: For students currently in grades 7-12, WKONA will offer athletic physicals for $10 on Saturday, March 4. South Warren time is 8:45am - 9:15am. KHSAA packets must be completed before the exam can take place. These packets can be found on the school s homepage under forms. 8 TH GRADE PICTURES NEEDED: The SWMS News Team needs your help..

4 IMPORTANT DATES IN FEBRUARY: ü 1 st 24 th Math IXL Challenge ü 1 st 28 th Book Challenge ü 20 th Make-up day. School WILL be in session on this day. ü 20 th 24 th Paper Product Drive to benefit the Synergy Center ü 21 st 8 th grade parent orientation with SWHS (6pm in auditorium) ü 24 th 8 th grade registration cards due for SWHS ü 24 th GT Leadership Day at SWHS FROM THE YOUTH SERVICES CENTER Regina Powell, YSC Coordinator Regina.Powell@warren.kyschools.us VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE REALITY STORE: The SWMS Reality Store will be here on March 30th for all 8th grade students. This is an active, hands-on, real-life simulation which gives students a chance to explore career opportunities. Students also make lifestyle and budget choices, similar to those adults face on a daily basis. Participants assume that they are 28 years old and have an occupation. Students then draw a family situation, and it is their responsibility to be the sole provider for their family. They receive a monthly "paycheck" and make monthly payments at each of the booths set up at the Reality Store. We need multiple volunteers for this event. If you are interested in participating with us, please contact the YSC at BABYSITTER TRAINING: The YSC is partnering with the Medical Center to offer a Babysitter Training on March 22nd and 23rd in the YSC from 2:30-4:30. Space is limited and spots go quickly! If your child is interested in participating in this year's Babysitter Training, please contact Mrs. Powell at PAPER PRODUCT DRIVE NEXT WEEK: The SWMS Leadership Students and the Youth Services Center are hosting a paper products drive to benefit the Warren County Schools Synergy Center. Donations will be collected before school next week in front of the main staircase. More information is found on the flyer on the next page. Contact Mrs. Powell with any questions.

5 The South Warren Leadership Students and YSC are hosting a paper product drive to benefit the WCPS Synergy Center. Donations will be collected February Thank you for your support! Paper Plates Paper Cups Paper Towels Toilet Paper Napkins Tissues February 20-24

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