Greenville Middle School
Rhonda Schaar, Principal
Principal’s Ponderings…..Welcome to a brand new school year at South MS!! We are very grateful to have the opportunity to work with you in ensuring your child has the best educational opportunities possible. Your child’s teachers have been meeting throughout the summer to plan, organize and prepare for this next school year.
You’ll also see a fresh, new format for our newsletter! GCS administrative staff has been working to assist our parents and community in aligning our publications yet giving each a personal touch.
It is very important to carefully read all beginning of the year information, especially the parent-student handbook, and send in the paperwork as soon as possible. As always don’t hesitate to call or email with questions or concerns. I love to hear from you and work together to create the best situation for your child. 937-548-3525
WAVE EXPECTATIONS:
We are positive about Good Behavior!
Our WAVE Expectations; We are respectful, Always responsible, Very kind and Excited and ready to learn!! We practice positive behavior in all areas of our school; from the bus to the classroom and everywhere in between. Students who have good attendance, great behavior and meet WAVE Expectations will be recognized with a special activities and/or recognition each nine weeks.
CHARACTER COUNTS AT SOUTH MS!!
On Oct 16th we will take a whole school walking field trip to Memorial Hall to watch a video assembly presentation on the Golden Rule and why RESPECT is essential to make sure we are successful in life….
Attendance: Please call the office at 548-3525 and let Kathy know if your child will be absent.
More Important News
Transportation
The Bus Garage is currently accepting alternate forms for 2015-2016. Alternate forms MUST be filled out each year in order for students to ride to and/or from any location other than the bus stop closest to their home. Alternate forms and current student address changes will not be accepted for transportation purposes from August 12, 2015 @ 5:00PM through September 8, 2015 @ 9:00AM. If your student requires transportation from an address other than the home address on file, you may complete a form now before this school year is complete. Forms can be obtained from your child's bus driver, any school building, the Bus Garage @ 511 Markwith Ave, or a form can be downloaded from the school's website @ The transportation page is located under District. Changes could take up to 72 hours to complete. If you have questions, you may call The Bus Garage @ 548-4464.
EAT school BREAKFAST it gives you energy!
Breakfast times; 7:15-7:35
Prices: Reduced $.30Paid $1.95
Location Served: Cafeteria
Other info: Menu is on the back of the lunch menu
NO CHARGING!
No breakfast on a 2 hour delay.
PTA News
South middle PTA is working to assist in providing a great education experience for the MS level students of Greenville. Please contact Mark Abell for a membership form and to turn in your $5 membership fee.(Look for the PTA registration at Open House in the breezeway) PTA meetings are held the 3rd Tues every month at South School and we welcome all to attend. Our next meeting is Sept 15 at 6 pm in room 108 at South.
This year we have partnered with Marco's Pizza to have a pizza day once a month to generate funds for the PTA. Our day of fundraising falls on the second Wed of every month. So make sure spending when you call in to order your pizza you let them know it's to support South Middle School PTA. Marco’s Pizza night for SMS is Sept 9.
We would like to thank the PTA for all of their efforts last year to help our students and staff have a successful school year. They worked many hours behind the scene to support our school. From Open House to Field Day our PTA volunteered, helped with movie snacks, teacher holiday and appreciation gifts….
PARENTing CORNER
There are times when learning something new or practicing to get better can be hard, but worth it. Children will also realize that losing and failing are both realities of life, and that giving up based on feelings of anger or frustration is never a good option.
Talk to your child about:
►The importance of having a desire to change and improve your life.
►The importance of planning to achieve those desires talked about above.
► How does practice at a sport or musical instrument improve your abilities to do these things?
► Consider how homework is a type of practice that helps one do better at school.