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Please click below for the list of the Late Bus Stops

Late Bus Stop Schedule

Please click below for the SSMS Virtual Art Exhibits

Artists Among Us
SIA 8 - Bansky-Inspired Compositions

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Please follow the link for important information about ordering the
2022-2023 SSMS Yearbook

2022-2023 Yearbook Information

The learner profile for the month of
FEBRUARY is PRINCIPLED.

They act 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.

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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Parent Letter and Survey for 8th Grade Electives

Please see the documents below for the
8th Grade 2023-2024 Electives.
You may contact Guidance with any questions at
516-255-8983.

Please click each document below
Parent Letter.Electives.pdf
Course Descriptions.2023.pdf
2023-2024 Electives.pdf

SSMS students reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and Civic Responsibility

In order to be effective members of a free society, we must function as productive individuals in our public lives and demonstrate American civic virtues by solving problems in our own communities. How can we engage in our civic responsibilities and have a positive impact on society? What service or action can you take or do to change society for the better? How can we communicate the changes and dreams that we have for the communities that we belong to?

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, February 7, Day 2

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.

February is Black History month!
Today we honor Barack Obama. Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first African American to hold the office. Before winning the presidency, Obama represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate. He was the third African American to be elected to that body since the end of Reconstruction in 1877. In 2009 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Price “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” We are big and vast and diverse; a nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, different experiences and stories but bound by our shared ideal that no matter who you are or what you look like how you started off, or how and who you love. America is a place where you can write your own destiny.”

February is Kindness month!
Today’s quote is “Kindness is simple. It is seeing the good in everyone and celebrating it.”

CANDY GRAMS
Send a candy gram to your friend or teacher for Valentine’s Day! Candy grams will be delivered to your friend’s advisory during the week of February 13th. Purchase your candy gram in the school store for one dollar.

SOURCES OF STRENGTH
Attention all students who attended sources of strength. There will be a meeting today, 2/7, during extra help in the small gym. Advisory teachers, please check your mail boxes for passes.

SSMS SPRING MUSICAL
Come and be a part of Shrek the Musical! Auditions are this week! Sign up for an audition on the drama club website. Find the website or the club board or the school website. See Ms. Monsour and Ms. Elias with questions.

SOUP DRIVE
Please donate a can to our Super Bowl Drive! Place your can in the box of the team you predict will win the Superbowl and help our families in need!

NJHS
Attention all NJHS members: our next club meeting will be on Friday Feb. 10th after school in the auditorium. We will be taking our club photo for the yearbook at this meeting so please make every effort to attend. Those who cannot attend must speak with our club secretary, Danielle Lu prior to the meeting. If you have any questions please speak with Mrs. Reilly in room 306.

SPIRIT DAYS
Friday, 2/10 - Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday, 2/14 - Red and Pink
Friday, 2/17 - 1970's Day

TED-ED CLUB
The Ted-Ed Club will meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 200. Please see Mr. McGorty if you have any questions.

DONATIONS
There is a collection taking place to help children battling cancer in support of the Blessings from Bella Fund. Please consider bring smile to their faces by donating any of the following items:
-crayons/coloring books
-play-doh or small crafts
-travel games & small crafts
-travel games & toys
-money donations are also accepted
Please see Ms. Norris in 311 with any questions. Thank you for your support!

CAMP ANCHOR VOLUNTEERS
Attention 8th graders interested in volunteering at Camp ANCHOR this summer. Please see Ms. Beaumont in room 121 for more information. You must be 14 years old by July 1st to volunteer.

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.