In this experiment the 7th grade students in Mrs. Norby's Science Class tested how many times they could chomp on bubble gum for a certain amount of time. They also calculated how many chomps they could do in 5 minutes, an hour, and a day.
Students in Mrs. Lyons 8th Grade science class get the opportunity to dissect squid and worms to learn the intricacy and anatomy of different organisms.
Ms. McLean's art classroom had a pesky little visitor this past St. Patrick's Day. Her 5th grade students used their creativity to make traps to capture the little rascal.
Try outs for both Softball and Baseball will start on Monday, March 28th. Try outs are for any student in grade 6, 7 or 8.
Softball try outs will start at 2:30 on March 28th and will end March 31st or April 1st. Practice will last until 4:00 and the players may go home via the late bus, parent pick up, or walk.
Baseball try outs will start at 4:30 on March 28th and end either on March 31st or April 1st. Practice will end on 6:00. Baseball players trying out will have to go home after school and be dropped off at the back of the SMS Gym by 4:20. The back doors will be open. No one trying out will be allowed to stay after school.
If you pick up your child after any of the practices, always pick up your child in the UPPER BACK LOT!
All players must dress appropriately for indoor try outs: sneakers, shorts, or sweat pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt, baseball/softball glove. Hats may be worn, but only in the gym. Masks are optional. PLEASE DO NOT buy any new equipment for your child until the teams are made. It is expected we will have close to 20-25 athletes trying out for each team.
Both teams will be made as quickly as possible. As soon as the weather permits both teams will transition to the OUTDOORS. Softball will practice at SMS and Adams Playground. All games are played at Adams Playground. Boys will practice at SMS and play games on SMS baseball field. Both practices will start at 2:30 sharp and end at 4:00. Players will then go home on the late bus, walk, or be picked up by parents at 4:00. Girls will be transported to Adams and back to SMS in time for the late bus. For HOME games softball players must be picked must be picked up by their parents at Adams Playground after the game and baseball players at SMS.
Playing Baseball and Softball at South Meadow is a 4-5 day a week commitment.
Players must have in their respective coaches' possession a parent permission form by the first day of tryouts. Click here for form. An updated physical form must be in our nurses office by the first day of tryouts. The physical form expires every two years. Any SMS Athlete trying out, that has not taken the initial impact test this year, must take the test before trying out. Click here for this test.
The idea behind this newsletter is to keep 5th grade parents informed of what students are learning, events coming up, and reminders of important assignments and other miscellaneous happenings. The newsletter is created, designed, and written completely by the students. Editing is also done by the students with the help of Mrs. Hayes and our fantastic Technology Integrator, Theresa Berna.
Mrs. Berna has worked with students over the last few weeks to teach them the skills needed to put together this amazing newsletter. Students have worked very hard and we are so impressed with their creativity, cooperation, and dedication!
PLEASE REMEMBER - the 50 states geography test for 5th grade is THIS THURSDAY, March 17th! Time is almost here:-) Thank you to all who have reminded and encouraged your child to take a bit of time each day/week to study. So many students are really doing a wonderful job and they are learning wonderful studying habits and the upside is that they are learning so much more!
Dear parents of ANY South Meadow School Student that would like to play a 2022 spring sport, or club sport at South Meadow School, starting March 28, 2022.
My name is Tod Silegy and I am starting my 22nd year at South Meadow School as Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director, and Boys Soccer Coach and Girls Softball Coach.
To play a sport at the high school level or middle school level in the ConVal district, ALL athletes must take the Initial Impact Concussion Test. This test is not a competition and there is no score, but the test does create a baseline for each athlete’s brain when it is healthy.
Hopefully this will not happen, but if your child does receive a concussion that is verified by your primary care physician while playing a sport for SMS, your child would have to sit out practices and games until your primary care physician clears your child to resume participating. Once the primary care physician clears your child to resume play, your child would have to take the Post-Concussion Impact test. The Post-Concussion Impact Test would then be compared to your child’s Initial Impact Test Baseline, and if it compares well, your child would be allowed to resume play for SMS.
Please have your child take the Initial Impact Test at home, BEFORE March 28th.
Below is the link to take the Initial Impact Test. Your child should be in a quiet place that will be undisturbed until completed. Click on the link, then put in the Impact Test Code, then follow the prompts until you get to the “start test.”
Ideally a parent should help your child get through the first part of the test’s demographics. The test asks for name, birthdate, etc., but also questions about ADD, headaches, dizziness etc. My experience tells me many student athletes are not sure how to answer these questions. After the test is started, your child should be able to handle the test on their own.
In the end you do not have to do any emailing of results. Just sign out.
All information goes to and is stored in the ConVal Athletic Initial Impact Test data base.
This test is good for any other sport your child would like to play throughout their year at SMS, and the test is good for two years.
For Valentine's day, SMS Peer Mentors make hearts for the 5th grade and the 3D printed hearts are for the 6th grade which were created by the 8th graders doing 3D design.
Dear 8th Grade Families, We are excited to welcome your student to the ConVal Class of 2026! The first step in the transition from middle school to high school will begin with an informational session for parents/guardians on Thursday, March 3, at 6:00 pm. In order to accommodate a larger audience, the session will be delivered virtually instead of in person. The link to access the Zoom was sent with original letter. If you need this link, please contact:
ssmart@conval.edu
This program is for parents and guardians only, as the students will have their own meetings with us at their school. The agenda for this program is: Welcome Athletics Student Activities Course Registration Questions On February 15, the high school counselors begin working with the Great Brook and South Meadow eighth graders on selecting courses for next year. Independent school students will be invited to the high school at another time for an information session. We are eager to meet our new Freshman class and to work with them on choosing their classes. We look forward to talking with you on March 3. Sincerely,
Terri Drogue Director of School Counseling tdrogue@conval.edu
In this experiment the 7th grade students in Mrs. Norby's Science Class tested how many times they could chomp on bubble gum for a certain amount of time. They also calculated how many chomps they could do in 5 minutes, an hour, and a day.
In this experiment the 7th grade students in Mrs. Norby’s Science Class tested how many times they could chomp on bubble gum for a certain amount of time. They also calculated how many chomps they could do in 5 minutes,
Students in Mrs. Lyons 8th Grade science class get the opportunity to dissect squid and worms to learn the intricacy and anatomy of different organisms.
Ms. McLean’s art classroom had a pesky little visitor this past St. Patrick’s Day. Her 5th grade students used their creativity to make traps to capture the little rascal.
Dear parents of ANY South Meadow School Student that would like to play a 2022 spring sport, or club sport at South Meadow School, starting March 28, 2022.
My name is Tod Silegy and I am starting my 22nd year at South Meadow School as Physical Education Teacher,
For Valentine’s day, SMS Peer Mentors make hearts for the 5th grade and the 3D printed hearts are for the 6th grade which were created by the 8th graders doing 3D design.
Dear 8th Grade Families, We are excited to welcome your student to the ConVal Class of 2026! The first step in the transition from middle school to high school will begin with an informational session for parents/guardians on Thursday,
