Thank you to Crystal Becker for the work you do for our Middle School students.
our school psychologists are members of the school team who support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach.
They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Superindent Update:

 Strategic Vision Planning, 
CLUE at the High School, 
and Important School Board Conversations

Help a neighbor in need - donate to the food drive! Donate non-perishable food items at the Middle School to be donated to South Milwaukee Human Concerns on Friday, November 17th. Students can earn school points for each item brought in!

Holiday Help For Your FamilySDSM Staff and Human Concerns are partnering together to provide assistance for families in need. If you are struggling to purchase gifts for your children we can help! Open to ages birth - HS senior year.You may contact the School Social Worker or Counselor at your child’s school for any questions or to sign up for the gift program by November 20th. You may also contact Molly Gallegos, High School Social Worker at mgallegos@sdsm.k12.wi.us or 414-766-5816 by November 20th.

There are still spots available for the 8th grade field trip to Washington D.C. scheduled for April 2-6, 2024. If you are still interested in this amazing opportunity, please contact Mr. Hendrickson for more information. 

Thanksgiving Break will be Wednesday, November 22-24.

The deadline to register your son or daughter in 3rd- 8th grade Basketball Rec league is Monday, November 13.  

You may register online (www.smrecdept,org), by phone (414-766-5081) or in person at the recreation department office located in the High School - enter door 24 on the east side of the school.

Remember player assessments will be held in the high school on the north court at 4:30 pm.

3rd & 4th Grade Player Assessment will be Thursday, Nov 16 and 5th & 6th Grade Player Assessment will be Monday, Nov 20.

7th & 8th Grade Player Assessment will be Tuesday, Nov 21.

The MS Wrestling Team season is from December 5, 2023 - March 14, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, did you know your child and/or teenager (age 5-17 years):

• should do at least an average of 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity, mostly aerobic, physical activity, across the week.
• should incorporate vigorous-intensity aerobic activities, as well as those that strengthen muscle and bone, at least 3 days a week.
• should limit the amount of time spent being sedentary, particularly the amount of recreational screen time.

And here are some key facts:

• Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Physical activity enhances thinking, learning, and judgment skills
• Physical activity ensures healthy growth and development in young people
• Physical activity improves overall well-being

Report cards are as a part of school as pencils and chalkboards. The goal of the report card is to give parents an idea of where their students are in their studies and an early-warning sign that they might be struggling in a subject and need some help. 
Schools and school districts have report cards too – for many of the same reasons. 
In this episode we’re going to hear from some of the people who report the data back to the state, and who also use that data to improve how our schools operate. 
We’ll also hear from superintendent Deidre Roemer about some system-wide changes to help South Milwaukee schools improve for students – and on the report card.