SMMS Teacher of the Month: Ms. Taylor Schlabach
 
Ms. Schlabach was chosen as Teacher of the Month for October by Grade 6 students as they described her as, “super-nice, funny, understanding and takes time teaching.” 
 
“I love finding what the students are curious about and making connections in class,” said Schlabach, now in her second year of teaching Grade 6 Social Studies at South Milwaukee Middle School. “I love to see kids become curious about their learning and ask questions and I think social studies (as a subject) is a great way to create that curiosity.”
 

Students of the Month for October
 
Each month at the middle school administrators, classroom teachers and office staff select students from Grades 6-8 to be honored as Students of the Month. These students are chosen on the basis of their active commitment at school to the principles of the SM Way----Respect, Kindness, Responsibility,  Honesty and Perseverance.  Distinguished winners for the Month of October are:
 

1.  Ella Thomas Grade 6: Recognized for perseverance

         2. Damian Gentz Grade 7: Recognized for respect 
  
         3. Max Zoellner Grade 7: Recognized for perseverance 

         4. Addyson Crawford Grade 7: Recognized for responsibility 

         5. Orliyah Williams Grade 8: Recognized for respect 

         6. Abdullah Al Saeedi Grade 8: Recognized for respect 

Grade 8 Students Graph Their Math:
 
On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 14, students in Mr. Andy Flater’s Grade 8 Algebra Class had to graph a line represented by a specific linear equation.

Working in pairs, the students were given a mathematical equation and data to calculate.
 
 Each pair of students then had to find both the X- and Y-intercepts as well as the slope of the line prior to graphing. The students also used a table to help them find other solutions to the equation by using the slope of the line. 
 
 By graphing their specific lines, the algebra students were given an important visual representation of their calculations. 
 
“Making a graph helps you see the climb of a journey, “said Grade 8 algebra student Rebecca Regan. “From (beginning) equation to finished product.” 
  
 

Superintendent Update:

 American Education Week Youth Apprenticeship and Student Celebrations

 
The socks we collect are donated to the Franciscan Peacemaker in Milwaukee.
Last year we donated 221 pairs of socks!!

They serve the homeless and less fortunate in downtown Milwaukee. 

We are asking for NEW socks for men,women and children.
We also accept hats, scarves, mittens and gloves.
The sock drive will run through November 30th. 

Any of these items can be brought to Shannon Tierney in the Middle School Office. 

Thank you!!

Thanksgiving Break will be Wednesday, November 22-26.

Girls South Milwaukee Middle School Basketball  Open Gym!

There is an opportunity for 7th & 8th grade SMMS girls to continue working on their basketball skills.  The South Milwaukee Recreation Department will be offering FREE Open Gyms for those interested beginning on December 5 2023 - February 20, 2024.  Open gyms will be held at Blakewood Gym on Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:45 PM and Thursdays 5:45 - 7:00 PM.  There will not be open gyms December 25 - January 1.
 
Registration is required to attend.  This can be done online (smrecdept.org) over the phone by calling the Recreation Department office (414-766-5081) or in person at the office (located in the Lobby of Door #24 at SMHS).
 
 
 

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.