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The learner profile for the months of January & February is: RISK-TAKER

Every month, we look for learners that show various learner profile traits. Acts with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.” & "They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives."

Students who represent the Learner Profile of the month will win a
Golden Ticket!

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The 6th Grade Concert, originally scheduled for January 5th, is being postponed to February 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Winter Concert Links

7th Grade Winter Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1WtFS5W1qY

8^th Grade Winter Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcF-p3brqRo

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2022 - 2023 8th Grade Elective Courses & Form

2022-2023 Electives.pdf
SSMS 8th Grade Elective Course Descriptions.pdf
Rising 8th Grade Course Selection Survey

Morning Announcements

SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th
DAY 6

Your favorite spirit day is back for round 2! Pajama Day! This Friday wear your favorite pajamas to school to show off your school spirit! All pajamas must be appropriate.

Attention All 8th graders: If you are NOT going to South Side High School for 9th grade please come to the Counseling Office and let Mrs. Markwalter know what school you will be attending.
Thank you!

SKI TRIP
Attention all students attending Saturday's ski trip to Catamount. There is a mandatory meeting this Friday, 1/28, after school in the cafeteria at 2:45pm. If for any reason, you cannot attend. Please see Mr. LaManna in extra help or advisory ASAP.

HISTORY CLUB
Attention all history club members! If you did not receive a field trip permission slip please see Mrs. Garren in room 401 during extra help or advisory ASAP! Permission slips are due no later than February 18th! Thank you!

DONATIONS
Eric Greene and Jonah Testa are taking donations for the North Shore Animal League, a donation box is in the lobby. They will be accepting food, toys, and other items that you can find on the North Shore Animal League website. North Shore Animal League has saved the lives of over a million animals, with your help they can save more!

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Any girls interested in trying out for the basketball team please join the google classroom with the code: byq755k

YEARBOOK
Attention all 8th graders! The Yearbook needs your baby photos for a spread in this year's book! Please go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code is 3465 and upload your photo. NO EMAIL submissions will be accepted!

Start placing your Yearbook orders at: yearbookordercenter.com

Our school order number is 3465

SCHOOL STORE
Stop by the school store and see what we have to buy. We are located in the main lobby from 7:35 to 8:20 am. Ask your advisory teacher for permission to come shop during advisory! We now sell a Birthday Bash package to give to your friends for their birthday. We will decorate their locker and deliver a goody bag to their advisory. The cost of the birthday bash is $5.00. Come to the school store to fill out an order form. You can come to the school store during advisory. Just get permission from your teacher.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
Hey SSMS community! Show your spirit with a SSMS Extended Advisory shirt! Proceeds from every shirt sold will go towards a SSMS family in need. We take our “Tradition of Caring” seriously! The online Store will be open for 2 weeks and then all orders will be processed/printed and shipped directly to SSMS for free pick up/distribution. Thanks for your support!
https://ssms-rvc.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?sale/Code=VA373
SSMS Community Fundraiser 2022

LOST and FOUND ITEMS: check in the lobby and lunch room for any lost items. Check with the nurse if you have lost your glasses.

Please remember to stay to the right on the staircases and use the correct entrances and exits.

South Side Middle School is a learning environment that provides students with opportunities to move toward the goal of being independent learners and thinkers. Our goal is to provide experiences to help students understand their unique aptitudes and interests and be able to adjust to their rapidly changing environment, while meeting their unique physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.

We strive to create a climate that enables students to develop a sense of self-worth, and have compassion and respect for others by valuing individual differences. We facilitate a caring learning environment where students feel safe, important and engaged. Our students demonstrate responsible global citizenship, and are cognizant of their place within the school community.

In this success-oriented environment, we provide opportunities for exploration and risk-taking. The structure of the school day is designed to permit students to reach the standards established by the New York State Board of Regents, while adhering to New York State Standards and embracing the framework of the IB Middle Years Programme. Our vision is to create lifelong learners who seek to attain balance in all that they do.

RVC Schools Mission Statement

The mission of the Rockville Centre School District is to educate our students to become independent problem solvers. It is our goal to empower each student to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s emerging world. The District will provide a safe, nurturing environment in which individual and civic responsibility is fostered, diversity is respected and all students are enabled to realize their full potential.