Shumate Middle School
News and Notes from Mr. Cassie
Hello Shumate Families,
Please see below for some helpful information about next week and beyond.
2019 National Geographic Bee
We are pleased to announce that Shumate Middle School will once again be participating in the National Geographic Society's Geography Bee. Each year, thousands of schools, from all 50 states participate to crown one student National Champion. There are three levels of competition...school, state and national. Next Tuesday, January 15th, all Shumate students will participate in the preliminary competition to determine which students will advance to the final competition of the school bee. The 10 highest scores on the preliminary assessment will advance to the final competition. The final competition will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd, with one student emerging as the school champion. The school champion will receive a medal and certificate of achievement from National Geographic as well as the opportunity to take the online state qualifying exam on Tuesday, January 29th. We are very excited to bring this amazing competition to Shumate for the 4th consecutive year. To help your child prepare, please go to http://www.natgeobee.com or download the Geo Bee Challenge app and study on the go at http://www.
8th Grade Trip to Washington DC
The Little Caesar Pizza Kit fundraiser begins on Tuesday, January 15th. This will be the final opportunity to raise money for your child's trip to Washington DC. Your child will earn $5-6 dollars for each kit sold. Information packets will be handed out to all 8th graders registered for the trip on Tuesday, during Social Studies class. Please direct questions to Mr. Dunwoody at dunwook@gibdist.net or 734-
Interested in going to Washington DC? There are still a few spots available on the 8th grade trip. If you or your child have not registered and are interested in going, please contact Mr. Dunwoody at dunwook@gibdist.net or 734-
SMS Robotics
The competition was really tough at the State Tournament, but the Hacker Hawks rose to the occasion, finishing within the top half of teams in the finals. We are so proud of our Hacker Hawks, as well as the other 4 SMS robotics teams, all of which had tremendous seasons! Through robotics, our 36 SMS robotics students learned practical, 21st Century skills, which will help them become better problem solvers, collaborators, and critical thinkers.
NWEA Testing
Our students will be taking the second of three rounds of NWEA assessments in their ELA, Math and Science classes over the next few weeks. These assessments are extremely important indicators of what students need in order to reach their potential. NWEA results are taken into account as teachers plan for instruction, and a breakdown of results drive types of problems Compass Math assigns 6-7th grade students.
Important Events & Dates
Half Day Students
January 18, 2019
No school for students or staff - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21, 2019
Half day for all students
January 25, 2019
End of 2nd quarter and semester
January 25, 2019
Half day for all students
February 15, 2019
No school - Presidents' Day
February 18, 2019
Half day for all students
March 8, 2019
Half day for all students
March 29, 2019
End of 3rd quarter
March 29, 2019
No school - spring break
April 1-April 5 2019
School resumes
April 8, 2019
Half day for all students
April 12, 2019
No School - Good Friday
April 19, 2019
No School - Memorial Day
May 27, 2019
Last day of school - Half day for all students - End of 4th quarter and semester
June 12, 2019
SHUMATE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Winter 2 Sport Schedule
COMPETITIVE CHEER
Coach: Emily Howard
Saturday 1/05 Brighton
Saturday 1/12 Stoney Creek
Saturday 1/19 Grosse Ile
Thursday 1/24 Allen Park
Saturday 1/26 Lake Orion
Friday 2/01 Carlson - Pat C.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Coaches: Katie LeBrun & Cliff Mentzer
Wednesday 1/23 Wyandotte A 4:00
Friday 1/25 Allen Park A 4:00
Monday 1/28 Southgate H 4:00
Wednesday 1/31 Taylor West A 4:00
Monday 2/04 Lincoln Park H 4:00
Wednesday 2/06 Taylor Hoover A 4:00
Monday 2/11 Woodhaven H 4:00
Wednesday 2/13 Melvindale H 4:00
Wednesday 2/20 Trenton A 4:00
Friday 2/22 Allen Park H 4:00
Monday 2/25 Wyandotte H 4:00
Wednesday 2/27 Woodhaven A 4:00
7th & 8th GRADE WRESTLING
Coaches: Scott Martin
Tuesday 1/15 Woodhaven A 4:00
Thursday 1/17 Allen Park H 4:00
Tuesday 1/22 Trenton A 4:00
Thursday 1/24 Lincoln Park H 4:00
Tuesday 2/05 Southgate H 4:00
Thursday 2/07 Wyandotte A 4:00
Wednesday 2/13 Melvindale I & II A 4:00
Saturday 2/23 DRL Meet A 9:00
(Melvindale)
MIDDLE SCHOOL NAMES / CITIES
Arthurs MS Trenton
Strong MS Melvindale
Hoover MS Taylor
West MS Taylor
Wilson MS Wyandotte
Brownstown MS Woodhaven
Davidson JH Southgate
Allen Park MS Allen Park
Lincoln Park MS Lincoln Park
DATES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Warmest Seahawk Regards!
Eric Cassie & Dave Anderson