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2022-2023 SSMS Yearbook

2022-2023 Yearbook Information

The learner profile for the month of
DECEMBER is OPEN-MINDED.

The learner understands and appreciates their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

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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Please click below for the SSMS Virtual Art Exhibit: Artists Among Us

Artists Among Us

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, December 8, Day 6

100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Attention SSMS: This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of this building, 67 Hillside Avenue. Our building has been a High School, a Junior High, and of course, a Middle School. Be on the lookout this year for amazing ways to help celebrate our great school building.

To help us celebrate we will be promoting the hashtag #centennial;
a word which means 100 year anniversary.

This week is Inclusive Schools Week at South Side Middle School. From ancient civilizations to the present time, unity and connection have been essential in order for communities to not only survive but thrive. This week we encourage you to build a new friendship, take time to learn something new about a fr4iend, and find an opportunity to include everyone. Remember communities remain strong when united together!

Today’s inclusive quote is “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” by Helen Keller

AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE
To honor the 100 years of the Middle School building South Side is continuing the Decade Movie Festival.

SPIRIT DAYS
12/9 - Pajama Day
12/16 - Decade Day: The 50's
12/23 - Holiday Spirit Day

ART CLUB
The Rainbow Group will meet on Thursday, 12/8.
The Sunshine Group will meet on Thursday, 12/15.

TECH ED CLUB
The next meeting will be on Thursday, 12/8 in room 220.

BOOK CLUB
The Book Club is excited to have its next meeting after school on Thursday December 15th in room 204. Yes, we needed to change the date. We will now be meeting on Thursday December 15th. This is a great time to join the Book Club because we will be choosing a new book to read and snacks will be served. Please see Mrs. Connelly in room 104 if you have any questions or would like to join us!

CHESS CLUB
The first chess club meeting will be on December 8th in the library.
Please see Mr. Coughlan with any questions.

SADD CLUB
Attention SADD club members and anyone interested in being a part of good things and making the world a better place! Join us for our next meeting Thursday, 12/8, after school in room 210. See Ms. Monsour with any questions.

TAKE A LOOK AT TEACHING CLUB
Would you like to share your knowledge of a particular topic with others? Would you like to make a real difference in others’ lives? Well, let’s create, educate and inspire!
Come to the first meeting of the Take a Look at Teaching Club on Thursday, December 15th, in room 222. The Join Code for Google Classroom is 7vmkjar. For more information please see Mrs. Carro in room 107.

DANCE CLUB
There will be weekly dance club meetings on Thursday afternoons in room 118. Please see Ms. Stephanie with any questions.

SNEAKER/ATHLETIC SHOE DRIVE
SSMS SNEAKER DRIVE – DECEMBER 14-23
HELP SSMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT!
WE RECEIVE $ FOR EACH PAIR OF WEARABLE SHOES
DROP OFF IN ROOM 306
*PLEASE ONLY SNEAKERS/CLEATS/ATHLETIC SHOES

SEND A CANDY GRAM TO YOUR FRIEND FOR THE HOLIDAY!!
Cost is $1.00
Order at the school store by December 16th. The candy gram will be delivered to your friend’s advisory during the week of December 19th.

COMMUNITY PROJECT
Attention 8th Graders: The Community Project has been introduced and students should be working to get started. Information regarding the Community Project can be found in the Community Project Google Classroom. If you are an 8th grader please make sure you are a part of the Community Project Google Classroom. The join code is: zf4fc2j. See Mr. Wiesenberg in 105 with any questions.

SCHOOL STORE

Attention all students. Our school store is open in the front hallway each morning from 7:45 to 8:15am. Come see what we have to offer.

ATTENTION STUDENTS
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.