SMS February Whole School Assembly

The February whole school assembly featured the SMS Jazz Band, which is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Here they are in action!  On Monday, February 18th they will be attending the jazz festival in Le Mars.  Stay tuned to find out how they did!

Mrs. De Groot's TA and Ms. Noack's TA also honored Mary Van Meeteren as the Feature ORAB of the month!  

 Mary has worked as a lunch lady at Sheldon Middle School for over thirty years!  Her dedication to the students of Sheldon Middle School makes her a true ORAB!  Her actions often speak louder than her words, and we are proud to honor her this month!  Thanks for all you do, Mary!

DARE Graduation 2013

On Friday, February 15th the SMS 5th Graders took their oath to be drug and alcohol free during the DARE graduation ceremony. DARE graduation is one of the culminating events of the DARE program. All students received their DARE t-shirt and graduation certificate. Officer Dykstra also awarded DARE medallions to the eight students whose DARE essays exemplified what the students had learned about in DARE. All the 5th graders did a wonderful job and we hope that they have learned the skills to help them make safe, healthy, and responsible choices about everything from not using drugs and alcohol to being a good friend! Stay tuned for information in April about the DARE Day outing to Arnolds Park, which will take place in mid-May.

SMS 5th Grade Students at DARE Graduation

They had a great time!

The eight students who were presented with DARE medallions for the exemplary DARE essays:

(From L to R) Kaylena E, Kelsie G, Hannah U, Olivia R, Melody S, Madison VM, Ashley B, Taylor B

More 6-2 Vokis

Group 6-2 Jennifer, Marra, and Alexius

Internet Safety In A Nutshell

As we continue to deal with Internet issues at home and school, the website linked below does a great job of using short videos to get across important messages about Internet safety "in a nutshell".  The Utah Education Network has produced and is still producing Internet safety, etiquette, and proper usage videos for students.  If you have students at home, we would encourage you to watch them together and then discuss your expectations for Internet usage and safety. Most importantly, continue to monitor your student's Internet and other technology usage.  It will keep them out of trouble and most importantly SAFE!

INTERNET SAFETY IN A NUTSHELL VIDEOS LINKED HERE

Need A Little Inspiration?

Our featured ORAB of January is Rob Roozeboom, the founder of RISE Ministries.  Rob has a very inspiring story to share and he lives his life inspiring others.  We are lucky to have Rob in our ORAB community!  He did a great job sharing his message with us this morning at our whole school respect assembly!  Congratulations, Rob!  Check out more about why we picked Rob as our featured ORAB (Organized, Respectful and Responsible, Active, and Best) at his website linked below.

Rise Ministries Link

Door Decorating Fun and Photos

Better late than never : )  Here are photos of the 7th and 8th grade TA door decorating competition! This event helped get students and staff in the holiday spirit and encouraged team work! The winning TAs received SOAR cards that they can redeem for various prizes : )

Mr. Alber's Angel--I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause 1st Place 8th Grade

Mrs. Vreeman's Vreemanators--Silver Bells 2nd Place 8th Grade

B/K TA--All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth 3rd Place 8th Grade

 Ms. Noack's Ninjas--12 Days of Christmas 4th Place 8th Grade

 Swans a swimming and geese a laying!

 Mrs. Kruger's Top Dogs--I'm Dreaming of A White Christmas 5th Place 8th Grade

 Miss Larson's Lartians--Deck The Halls 6th Place 8th Grade

Mrs. Woelber--Frosty the Snowman 1st Place 7th Grade

Mr. Gude--Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 2nd Place 7th Grade

 Mrs. DeGroot--Feliz Navidad 3rd Place 7th Grade

Mrs. Holles--Let It Snow 4th Place 7th Grade

 

Mrs. Kleinwolterink--Here Comes Santa Clause 5th Place 7th Grade

Miss Kooiker--Jingle Bell Rock 6th Place 7th Grade

Iowa City West Student Reaches Out Through Twitter

 

Cyber bullying is a hot topic!  We hear so much about how students hide behind a pseudonym and use social media as a stage to bully and humiliate others.  Check out this you tube video from the Today Show about an Iowa City West high school student who decided to use social media in a positive way!  This is a perfect example of how one person really can make a difference!