During our morning bus routes this morning one of our district busses was involved in a minor accident. Somonauk Fire Department, Lasalle County Sheriffs and district administration assisted on the scene. Parents of all current riders are currently being notified and checked in the scene. We have no injuries on-site. Further updates to follow.
***TRACK UPDATE***
For some odd reason some of the calendars that were handed out did not have today as a practice. There is practice today for ALL TRACK ATHLETES until 4:45 P.M.
The Conference Championships have been rescheduled to tomorrow Thursday, May 2nd, at Plano beginning at 4:15. ALL Field Events begin at 4:15. Running Events will begin after ALL Field Events have concluded.
Those who are not participating in the Conference Championships will NOT have practice on Thursday, 2nd.
The Sheridan 6th Grade Meet has been rescheduled for Friday, May 3rd. The Meet will begin at 4 PM.
7th-8th Grade will not have practice on Friday due to the 6th Grade Meet
Information for the Sectional Meet on Saturday will be given to students during lunch on Thursday. Mr. Roberts has a Sectional Seeding Meeting tonight in Aurora and will give each athlete information on the Sectional in a handout, on Thursday.
Check this out! New decals were installed on the main entrance and the north parking lot doors yesterday. Not only do they scream BOBCAT PRIDE, they are also an added security feature, obstructing the view into the cafeteria. #bobcats432
It's going to be a busy summer!
Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball, and Art Camp forms are now available in our Virtual Backpack.
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
The Middle School track meet is canceled for today and rescheduled for May 13th. Only the athletes participating in the Jr. 10 meet will have practice today.
We have been experiencing phone issues on and off throughout the morning. To reach the school offices please email:
JRW:mcnurlana@somonauk.net
SMS: morrisa@somonauk.net
SHS: andersonr@somonauk.net or
plantem@somonauk.net
Smile Illinois...the mobile dentist and hygienists will be in the district and providing dental exams, cleaning, fluoride treatment and apply sealants (if age appropriate) on Monday, May 13th. Students pre-k through 8th grade are eligible and the exam will be valid for required dental exams for Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade. Medicaid and private insurance as well as self pay is accepted.
Permission forms were sent home the week of April 1st however additional forms are available in JRW and SMS offices. Deadline for sign up is Friday May 3rd. There needs to be at least 20 students signed up for the visit or it will be cancelled. We are still short of that goal!
Additional information is available at www.mobiledentists.com or contact Lisa Lee RN, School Nurse if you have any questions.
CORRECTION: The Middle School Track Conference Championships in Plano are on Tuesday, April 30th not Monday April 29th.
Stem Club saves a tree by making paper from the recycle bin to celebrate Earth Day this week.
6th grade is working hard to put on a great STEMFest. Come and join us Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00 at the Middle School.
Attention 8th grade parents! Don't forget to send your pictures for the Celebration Slideshow! Time is running out! Please email them to morrisa@somonauk.net
as soon as possible. Thank you!
SUMMER CAMPS GALORE! Check our Virtual Backpack!
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
5th grade STEM classes finish simple machines! Working carousel, rubber band powered paddle boat, tow truck, and a working screw to move the ball.
The Middle School Track Meet in Sandwich is cancelled and moved to Wednesday at 4:30. No practice.
Middle School Track meet at Plano is CANCELED. No practice.
5th grade STEM teams tackle simple machines.
After reading a chapter in Wonder, 5th grade ELA students took quotes and sorted them into categories. The students then discussed how they could change those quotes to be kind or helpful.
SMS Students: Let's see your talent! Can you sing? Dance? Act? Do you have a comedy or musical act you are ready to show off? It's time for the 2019 SMS Talent Show! If you are interested, please pick up a permission slip in the office and return it by next Thursday, April 18th. Auditions will take place the following Wednesday, and the show is scheduled for Friday, May 17th. Please see Mrs. Dimitri or Mrs. Tjelle with any questions.
Bobcat FAMILY, do not miss out on this T-Shirt order! Help support the Blue Room. Orders are due this Friday. Print an order form from our Virtual Backpack here:
https://www.somonauk.net/o/somonauk-middle-school/browse/49770
Next Tuesday, April 9, is Librarian Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate Mrs. Zaeske! We are so lucky to have her at SMS!
