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South Charlotte Middle School PTO Newsletter
The Shocker Back to School 2018
Back to School 2018 1
Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year
PTO Information 2
Annual Fund 3
Back-to-School Checklist 3
Pay4SchoolStuff
Information
4
FAQs 5-6
Fine Arts Network 8
Shocker Sports 9
SCMS Physical Education 10
PTO Contacts 11
Ways to Be Informed 11
Calendar 12
Inside this Issue:
IMPORTANT DATES
8/24 Open House
2:30-4 p.m. for all new 7th and 8th graders. Sixth graders will receive a time assignment in their welcome letter.
8/27 First Day of School
9/3 Labor Day Holiday
9/12 Early Release Day
9/17 Curriculum Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. 6th grade
9/19 Teacher Workday
9/20 Curriculum Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade
10/30 End of First Quarter
10/31 Teacher Workday
Dear Parents,
I hope your family is enjoying a happy and mem-
orable summer. Once again, we are delighted to
have an active PTO to help launch the school
year. I am grateful for the many ways PTO mem-
bers help us during the summer to get our
building and materials ready.
I am pleased to be starting my eighth year as
principal of South Charlotte Middle School. It is
a privilege to lead this school known for its out-
standing family support, stellar student achieve-
ment, and great variety of student clubs. The
unofficial results of state testing show that 82
percent of our students obtained a proficient
score on End-of-Grade tests. We will have offi-
cial results in September, but the unofficial
results regarding proficiency and growth indi-
cate great work by teachers and students. Last
year we were designated an A+ school, and we
look forward to that designation again.
Enhancing our students’ literacy skills is our
academic initiative this school year. Strong
reading skills support every academic and elec-
tive domain. Please look throughout the school
year for literacy strategies we are practicing in
the classroom to increase comprehension,
stamina, and analytical skills.
We are pleased to welcome new staff members
to our Shocker team. Last year we lowered
class sizes in math and English/Language Arts
(ELA) with additional staff, and this year we
hired more teachers to lower class sizes in so-
cial studies and science and ensure those
teachers only teach one subject.
Our new grade level staff members are eager to
help all students meet and exceed their aca-
demic goals. Elizabeth Clarke is coming to us
from Union County and will teach 7th grade
ELA. Ms. Clarke has over fifteen years teaching
experience, with certification and extensive
experience teaching academically gifted stu-
dents. Also joining the 7th grade ELA team is
Laura George, who is leaving Allenbrook Ele-
mentary and bringing her enthusiasm for ado-
lescent learners to SCMS. The 7th grade team
welcomes Courtney Hurst from Forsyth County
Schools. She has taught middle school social
studies and English for four years and will be
our new 7th grade social studies teacher. Her
eight years of camp counseling experience
gives her valuable experience working with
young people.
Our 8th grade science department has two new
additions. Karen Marcus brings 17 years of
experience teaching middle school science in
New Jersey. She has experience with STEM
classes and Science Olympiad and enjoys
hands-on lessons. Working with Ms. Marcus in
our 8th-grade science department will be Kelly
Green. Ms. Green comes to us from Florida, and
she has leadership experience with STEM clas-
ses and has served as a teacher leader on
many committees at her schools in Florida.
Our new English as a Second Language teacher
is Erin Carroll. She has been an ESL teacher for
ten years, most recently at Sterling Elementary.
Ms. Carroll has extensive experience welcoming
students new to our country as well as strength-
ening skills of more proficient ESL students.
Student Services is vital to our school, and we
are pleased to add a third counselor to meet
the social, emotional, and academic needs of
our students. Our new counselor, Whitney Mat-
thews, worked at J.M. Robinson Middle School
as a school counselor for five years.
We are proud of our fine arts department,
where Todd Barnhill will teach orchestra and
chorus. He comes from North Myrtle Beach,
where he was the All City Choir music director.
The staff is eager to meet and welcome our
students. Sixth-grade and new-student Open
House will be held Friday, Aug. 24. A session for
new 7th and 8th graders will be from 2:30-4
p.m., and all sixth graders will receive their
Open House time assignment in their welcome
letter.
Please contact us if you have any questions or
concerns. Student success is always our goal,
and we will work together for viable solutions.
Thank you in advance for allowing us to serve
your students.
Kindest regards,
Lisa Bailes, principal
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SCMS PTO Dedicated to Supporting Students and Staff On behalf of the South Charlotte Middle School PTO, welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! We are
looking forward to another great year of working with parents, teachers, and staff to support our students
and the educational initiatives at South Charlotte by funding professional development opportunities for
teachers and staff, purchasing items that will enhance our students’ learning experiences, and providing
volunteer assistance throughout the year.
As we begin the school year, please give thoughtful consideration to how you will become involved at
South Charlotte. There are many opportunities to become an active participant in your child's education.
Be Informed: I encourage you to stay informed about events and activities throughout the year by reg-
ularly visiting the PTO website (scpto.wordpress.com), liking South Charlotte Middle School on
Facebook, and ensuring that your email address and phone number are current in PowerSchool so
you will receive our school’s weekly email newsletter, The Shockwave, and important phone mes-
sages.
Be Invested: First and foremost, please donate to our Annual Fund. Every single dollar raised goes
back into our classrooms. See the Annual Fund article on p. 3 to learn more about how every do-
nation can make a difference. In addition, we encourage you to link your Harris Teeter VIC Card
(#1933) and save your General Mills Box Tops. Funds from these two programs contribute around
$2,000 annually to South Charlotte.
Be Involved: Parent involvement is key to our school’s success. There are volunteer opportunities to fit
any schedule and interest, so please consider donating your time and talents. Please check the
volunteer sign-up form in the packet that will come home with your student the first day of school
to learn more about opportunities to get involved.
I look forward to working with you this year through the SCMS PTO. If you have any questions, sugges-
tions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Thank you for your
support of South Charlotte Middle School and the PTO.
Sincerely,
Katharine Willis
PTO president
EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT SCMS PTO
Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card at checkout, on the Harris Teeter
website, in your account on SCMS Pay4SchoolStuff, or on the yellow PTO
order form. Cards are not automatically re-linked. The school code is
1933. Last year, we raised more than $1,500!
Clip Box Tops for Education and send them in. A drop-off box is in the
school’s foyer. SCMS receives several hundred dollars each school year
through this program.
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Make a Difference. Give to the SCMS Annual Fund.
SCMS PTO BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school
year! When school begins, your stu-
dent will bring home a packet of
forms and flyers with important in-
formation about back-to-school
fees, the annual fund, volunteer
opportunities, and events. There are two ways to
complete these forms:
Use this checklist as a guide to make sure you’ve paid
all fees and completed all forms.
Back-to-School Order Form
Annual Fund Donation
Volunteer Form
Order your Spirit Wear through the PTO’s new
online store. See the Spirit Wear flyer for available
products and website information.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Book Fair at
Barnes & Noble Arboretum.
Look for information in coming weeks regarding
Class Novel ordering opportunities.
Thanks to the generous support of more than 205 families, the annual fund raised over
$35,000 last school year. With these funds, SCMS purchased new technology for the re-
source and planning rooms, which included three 65” monitors and one LCD projec-
tor; new science equipment and supplies for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science classes; and
more than $4,000 worth of new books for our media center.
Your annual fund donations also provided professional development opportunities for our
staff, celebrated our wonderful teachers during Staff Appreciation Week, and provided
funding for materials for teacher classrooms. This year, our goal for the annual fund is
$35,000. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to your child’s school.
Thank you for supporting South Charlotte Middle School. If you have questions about the
annual fund, please contact Heather Collier, VP of fundraising, at [email protected].
1. Tired of filling out paper
forms and writing checks? Vis-
it www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com
to complete your forms online
and pay fees with a credit or
debit card. Instructions for ac-
cessing your account are on
the SCMS PTO website,
www.scpto.wordpress.com.
Registration is quick and easy,
2. Don’t want to shop online?
Prefer to pay with cash or
check? Complete the forms and
return with payment to your
child’s homeroom teacher.
Pay grade-level SCMS required fees
Contribute to grade-level enrichment funds
Pay for PTO membership
Order a student directory
Provide directory contact information
Opt out of student directory
Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to #1933
Make a tax-deductible donation to the SCMS PTO
Get involved by indicating which PTO commit-
tees you would like to join
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First Time UsersFirst-time users must create a Pay4SchoolStuff ac-
count. Here’s how to do it.
1. Go to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com. Click Login at
the top of the page.
2. Select Create Parent
Account.
3. Complete all necessary
fields, and click Sign Up.
4. A confirmation email
will be sent to your
email address. Click the
link in the email to activate your account.
5. Log in to your account and click Add a Student
to Your Account screen. Complete all fields.
Click Submit. Repeat this step to add more stu-
dents to your account.
Returning Users Families returning to Pay4SchoolStuff.com for the
first time since last year must update their account.
1. Go to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com and log in with
your email.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Edit to update the
Grade and Homeroom Teacher for your return-
ing student(s). You can add new students in the
Add a Student to Your Account section. Com-
plete all fields and click Submit.
Shopping 1. Log in to www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com using your
User ID and password. On the Welcome screen,
click Select for your student. Shop for your chil-
dren individually.
2. On the Item Selection screen, click Select next
to each item you want to buy. Complete the
Form that may pop up and specify Quantity.
4. Click Add to Cart when you’ve selected all the
items you wish to purchase.
5. Click Continue Shopping to shop for additional
items for your other students. Be sure you don’t
miss items available for sale in each category,
such as Spirit Wear.
6. When you’re finished shopping, click Proceed to
Cart to review your order and click Pay Now.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
credit and debit cards are accepted. For security
purposes, Pay4SchoolStuff does not automatically
store credit or debit card information. You will
have the option to save your payment information.
You’ll receive email receipts from the system and
have 24/7 access to online reporting. If you do not
receive an email receipt, check your spam folder
and add [email protected] to your safe
sender list.
Getting Help For more help, see Parent Quick Start Instructions:
https://www.pay4schoolstuff.com/informational/Pa
rents_Quick_Start_Instructions.pdf.
How to Use Pay4SchoolStuff.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Transportation
Q: How will parents know which bus their child needs to take to school?
A: Bus stickers will be sent home to every family in August. The sticker includes:
• Child’s name • Address • School assignment • AM/PM bus numbers • Stop location • Estimated pickup and delivery
times
Please have your child at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before pickup time.
Q: How can families request alter-native bus stops for their child?
A: CMS will provide transportation to alternative stop locations, including licensed daycares and/or a relative’s address, only if the stop is within the child’s attending school boundary. Parents may call the school office to determine if their alternative stop is within their school’s boundary. Forms to request an alternative stop are available at every school.
Q: If my child is late arriving home, how can I inquire if his/her bus is late?
A: Call (980) 343-3670 if your stu-dent’s bus is unusually late. Someone is in the office until 4:30 p.m. If we’ve been notified of a late bus, students will be given the opportunity to call you. Please remember the most effi-cient routes are generally deter-mined during the first two weeks of school.
Q: Should I drive my child to school during the first week?
A: Although bus transportation can be frustrating during the first several days of school, if you registered for a bus stop, your child needs to ride the bus. Otherwise, your stop might be eliminated for nonuse. Bus routes are refined during the first few weeks of school.
Q: If I routinely drive my child to school, what are appropriate arrival and pickup times?
A: Students are not allowed in the building before 8 a.m. School dis-misses at 3:30 p.m. Students can re-port to their homerooms beginning at 8:15 a.m. Students who are not in their seats and prepared for class by 8:30 a.m. are considered tardy. Par-ents are asked to be prompt in col-lecting their children in the after-noons.
Parents who do not routinely pick up their students within 30 minutes of the close of school (4 p.m.) or within 20 minutes of any school-sponsored activity are considered negligent. The administration will take appro-priate action, if necessary, regarding this issue.
Q: What is the procedure for the carpool line?
A: The carpool line is a two-car flow. Parents are requested to pull up to the crosswalk to let their children disembark. Students should NOT leave their cars and walk through waiting automobiles to get to the sidewalk.
Q: What if my child is not waiting for me on the sidewalk?
A: Carpool students and students who walk are dismissed before bus students. It is the student’s responsi-bility to go directly to their car. Cars without waiting students are asked to circle around to Strawberry Lane and rejoin the line until their child appears.
Q: I noticed that South Charlotte Middle School has an entrance and an exit. Can I sneak in the exit to wait for my child?
A: No. As stated, the carpool line is a two-car flow. Both lanes of the school exit are used for exiting vehi-cles.
Q: Where do I park when I visit or volunteer at the school?
A: Please use the parking spaces fac-ing the school cafeteria and parking spaces 24–31. ALL other spaces are for staff parking only. Overflow park-ing is in the grass near the bus lot.
Curriculum
Q: Where are the grade-level summer reading lists and school supply lists?
A: The lists can be found at http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS/Pages/Summer-Reading-Lists.aspx and http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS/Pages/SupplyList.aspx.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does my child really need a cal-culator?
A: Yes.
Q: Was the summer reading required?
A: There is one expected book for each grade level. Once school be-gins, students will participate in an activity based on their book. To prepare for grade-level language arts and social studies programs, students are encouraged to read two additional books from the list.
Q: Can I change my child’s schedule?
A: Scheduling is a very complex process. With nearly 1,000 stu-dents, it is impossible for every child to receive his or her first choices. However, class changes can be made during the first ten days of school for academic rea-sons. Change forms are available in the guidance office. All schedule changes must be approved by the assistant principal.
Q: How was my child placed in honors math and language arts?
A: The CMS rubric was used as a placement guide for all students.
Q: Is Physical Education (PE) required?
A: The State Board of Education requires all 6th, 7th, and 8th grad-ers to take one semester of PE per year.
Q: Where can I view homework assigned by my child’s teacher?
A: Every teacher has a website.
These websites include homework assignments.
Communication
Q: I understand that Principal Bailes sends out a weekly message to parents. When should we ex-pect to receive this message?
A: Mrs. Bailes sends The Shock-wave, a weekly newsletter, via email. It is also posted on the SCMS website, along with past editions. Mrs. Bailes encourages all families to read this newsletter, as her goal is to ensure parents are informed of South Charlotte "happenings" at all times.
Q: How do I sign up for The Shock-wave?
A: The Shockwave is sent each week to the email addresses of all parents on file in PowerSchool. Please ensure the email address in PowerSchool is the correct address. We do not print The Shockwave, but if you do not have Internet ac-cess, let the front office know and they will assist you.
Attendance
Q: When can I collect my child for early dismissal?
A: Students are required to bring a note from their parent notifying the school of the need for an early dis-missal. These notes are to be taken to the attendance office in the morning, and the student is given a dismissal pass. There are NO early
dismissals after the start of 4th block.
Students will be dismissed at class breaks. Dismissals during scheduled class time will not be allowed un-less it is an extreme emergency. Classroom interruptions affect classroom engagement and ulti-mately can negatively affect stu-dent performance. Please contact Mrs. Bailes if you have questions.
Dress Code and Book Bags
Q: Does South Charlotte Middle School have a dress code?
A: Yes. Information regarding the dress code will be sent to parents, and it will be posted on the SCMS website.
Q: Can my child carry a book bag to class?
A: Within the first 10 days of school, students will be issued book bags for the purpose of protecting the devices that will be issued (each student receives a Chromebook). The book bags will be distributed at the same time the devices are dis-tributed. Students will need a per-sonal book bag, which will remain in the student’s locker each day. There will be ample time to return to lockers to collect anything need-ed from the book bag throughout the day and to ensure the book bag may be retrieved at the end of the day.
EARLY DISMISSAL POLICY
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All early dismissals must leave and return following the bell schedule. Please look for the 2018-
2019 bell schedule in The Shockwave weekly newsletter and on the SCMS website and refer to it
throughout the year. Students will also be given a copy on the first day of school.
Students must bring a note from their parent explaining the need for the early dismissal to the
attendance office in the morning. They will be issued a dismissal pass. There are NO early dismis-
sals after the start of 4th block. Classroom interruptions affect classroom engagement and can
negatively affect student performance.
IS YOUR STUDENT ABSENT? Email [email protected]
or call (980) 343-3670.
Prepay for Your Child’s School Meals
It’s easy. Using the Parents Account Manage-
ment System (PAMS), you can prepay for your
child’s meals, monitor your child’s account bal-
ance, and make subsequent payments from the
convenience of home or work. For assistance in
opening an account, call (980) 343-3818 or
email [email protected].
The School Store will be open this year on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come and check out our new prices and sale basket!
The School Store also will be open during Open House on Aug. 24.
SCHOOL STORE
VISIT THE SCMS WEBSITE FOR SUMMER
READING AND SUPPLY LISTS
Visit
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southcharlotteMS
for timely back-to-school information such as sum-
mer reading and supply lists.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
THROUGH THE CMS WEBSITE
Visit https://www.cmsvolunteers.com to volun-
teer at SCMS. You must register to volunteer. If
you are already in the CMS system, go to your
profile and add SCMS as one of your choices.
For the 2018-19 school year, PE uniforms will be
mandatory to cut down on missed dress-out days
and create uniformity among the class. The uniform
will be a grey shirt and black shorts with an SCMS
logo, and the cost will be $20 for the shirt and
shorts. A package option for $25 will include a du-
rable string bag or a water bottle. The uniforms will
be available for purchase at Open House on
Aug. 24 and during the first week of school.
IMPORTANT PE UNIFORM NEWS
SCMS FINE ARTS NETWORK
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Do you love the GoPlaySave coupon books with great offers from
your favorite Charlotte area stores, restaurants, and entertainment
venues? The South Charlotte Fine Arts Network (FAN) will be selling
these coupon books again this year pending final school approval.
The fundraiser is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Septem-
ber 3. It’s a win-win for everyone! Parents and friends receive a fan-
tastic coupon book filled with savings, students are rewarded for sell-
ing the books with a party and prizes, and the SCMS fine arts pro-
gram, which includes art, band, chorus, dance, drama, and orches-
tra, benefits with needed funds to support and improve the pro-
grams. Last year’s fundraiser helped buy new stage lights and head-
sets, pay for competition fees, and fulfill wish lists for all fine arts
teachers! The GoPlaySave book pays for itself when used once or
twice, and half of the proceeds go to SCMS FAN. We hope your stu-
dents will participate and that you will support this important fundraiser.
Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive program that promotes divergent and critical
thinking. Every team consists of a maximum of seven students who must creatively
solve a given problem without any assistance outside of their teammates and present
their solution in the form of an eight-minute skit. Problem requirements range from
building vehicles and engineering mechanical devices to mastering classical literature,
art, and comedy methods. Team members also learn the art of improvisation and how
to respond spontaneously to random verbal questions and work together to solve
hands-on building problems.
Odyssey of the Mind tryouts will be held at South Charlotte during the first few weeks of school. Students
placed on a team will begin practices in late September and will compete at the Central Region competition in
March with a chance to advance to state finals in April and World Finals in May.
If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, if your child is interested in trying out for a team, or if you
have questions about Odyssey of the Mind, contact Nadine King at [email protected].
The SCMS PTO is excited to once again partner with Barnes & Noble for our 2018 Fall
Book Fair and purchasing of novels for students’ assigned reading! Information on your
student’s assigned reading list and how you can pre-order those books will be coming
home during the first few weeks of school. During our Book Fair week, students and their
families can shop in-store at The Arboretum loca-
tion or online. Our school benefits from all sales,
including books, games, gifts, and in-store cafe
purchases.
SCMS BOOK FAIR AT BARNES & NOBLE AND ONLINE
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TRYOUTS IN SEPTEMBER
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Booster Club Fosters School Spirit Participating in school sports can leave such a positive, lasting impression on our
children, fostering a sense of community, camaraderie, and school pride. Even if
your child does not play sports, cheering for their classmates and school is al-
ways a favorite of our students. South Charlotte’s Booster Club, a nonprofit vol-
unteer organization, was established to promote school spirit and provide much-
needed support to our student athletes and coaches. Thanks to the parent sup-
port during the past few years, the SCMS Booster Club has made stellar accom-
plishments, including new uniforms for all sports teams and some much-needed
training equipment. With your help, this year we will be able to do even more!
The extra support is paying off! Our 2017-2018 sports teams were the most suc-
cessful year in school history with some impressive seasons all around. South
Charlotte offers many school-sponsored sports teams available to 7th and 8th
graders and has several great club sport options available to all students in 6th
through 8th grades. These student-athletes need our support and the resources
to be as successful as possible, so please consider becoming a member of the
Booster Club. If you are interested in helping with the Booster Club or becoming
a corporate sponsor, please email Jennifer Martin at SCMSBooster-
[email protected]. As always, thank you for your consideration and your support!
Attention Parents of Rising 7th and 8th Graders:
Summer break is a great time for you to schedule a
physical examination for your child if they are inter-
ested in trying out for a sport during the 2018-
2019 school year. As part of CMS athletic eligibility
requirements, student athletes must receive a
medical examination by a duly licensed physician
every 395 days (1 year and 1 month).
Students must have a 2.0 grade point average
(GPA) to try out and participate in athletics. The
student’s previous semester GPA is used to deter-
mine eligibility. (Example: We will use the spring
semester GPA to determine eligibility for fall
sports.)
Fall Sports Season
Tryouts are Sept. 4-5. If needed, there will be a
third day of tryouts on Sept. 6.
• Cheerleading (girls): Coach needed.
• Football (boys): For information, email Coach
Jermein Williams at [email protected].
• Golf (co-ed): Coach needed.
• Softball (girls): For information, email Coach
Dawn Florian at
• Volleyball (Girls): For information, email Coach
Jennifer Martin at
Winter Sports Season
Tryouts will be held in mid-November.
• Basketball (boys and girls)
• Cheerleading (girls)
Spring Sports Season
Tryouts will be held in late February.
• Baseball (boys)
• Soccer (boys and girls)
For all schedules and information, visit
https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/81
SPORTS INFORMATION
FROM COACH ROSE
FALL CLUB SEASON
Cross Country: An informational meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3:30 p.m. in
the SCMS cafeteria. Open to all 6th-8th graders. For information, email Carolyn
Blalock at [email protected]. Coaches are Kimber Arrington and Kurt
Seufert.
Field Hockey: Open to all girls and boys grades 6-8, no cuts. For information,
email Heather Collier at [email protected].
Girls Tennis: Come have fun on the courts! We practice Mondays and Wednes-
days from 4-5 p.m. at Raintree Country Club (carpooling available). Coach Marc
Kantor returns this year for a 6-week season starting the first week of school
through mid-October. No experience necessary but players must know how to
keep score, volley, and serve to play matches; players still learning will play in
exhibitions matches as available. An informational meeting will be at 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 at Raintree Country Club (8600 Raintree Lane). Cost is $175, and all
girls must buy a team jersey.To sign up, email Julia at [email protected].
Girls Lacrosse: Our goal is to offer SCMS girls lacrosse with potential to start a
school specific team! We will have an informational meeting for any girls and
parents who are interested in learning more on Monday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in
the SCMS cafeteria. For information prior to the meeting, email Coach Andrea
Ervay at [email protected].
WINTER CLUB SEASON
Rugby: For information, email Erik Saxon at [email protected].
SPRING CLUB SEASON
Boys Tennis: For information, email Jennifer Martin at
Boys Lacrosse: Season begins the second week of February for 7th and 8th
grade boys. For information, email Justin Rose at [email protected].
Club Sports at SCMS
Follow SCMS Athletics on Twitter: @SCMS_Athletics
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PE UNIFORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING OPEN HOUSE
(AUG. 24) AND THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.
SOUTH CHARLOTTE’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT
South Charlotte Physical Education is a program that shapes positive attitudes toward
fitness, achievement, teamwork, and student responsibility. Maximum participation is ex-
pected, necessary, and revered as a foundation for fitness goals and the acquisition
of knowledge and skills.
Physical Education is REQUIRED for every student by the state of North Carolina. This
year, South Charlotte Middle School is providing mandatory PE uniforms. See p. 7 for
more information.
Students will need the mandatory PE uniform, which includes a grey short-sleeve, crew-
neck T-shirt and athletic shorts with the SCMS logo, running or athletic shoes, a small
CLEAR water bottle, and a one-subject spiral notebook. A combination lock is optional.
We will hit the ground running—literally. To give your child the best chance for success
in this challenging course, practice daily strength and conditioning. Staying active and
playing outside, as opposed to playing indoor video games, will allow your child to ex-
perience a bit of confidence on day one. We are a fitness-based program that gets re-
sults while focusing on student self-motivation, goal setting, pride, responsibility, adher-
ing to deadlines, and other real-world, applicable skills. Results are not achieved without
dedication and hard work. Inactivity and obesity have become an epidemic, and with
your support and a little hard work, we will return your children to you in better shape
than when they entered our class.
Physical education is your BEST health insurance!
Physical Education
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STAY INFORMED...
With SCMS happenings:
Ensure your address, email,
and phone number are correct
in PowerSchool.
Look for the weekly school
newsletter, The Shockwave,
every Friday in your email.
Issues also are also posted
on the school’s website.
Like SCMS on Facebook!
School news is posted fre-
quently.
Visit the SCMS, SCMS PTO,
and teacher websites regular-
ly to view the school calendar,
school announcements, PTO
information, homework, and
class details.
Check your child’s backpack
the first week of school. A
parent pack will come home
that includes important back-
to-school information.
Attend Curriculum Night!
Learn about what’s to
come in the 2018-19
school year. Curriculum
Nights are 6:30-8:30 p.m.
on Monday, Sept. 17 (6th grade) and 6:30-
8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 (7th and
8th grades).
2018-2019 PTO Executive & General Board
Angel Tree Leslie Dinkin
Sallie Fitton
Beautification Jennifer Scott
Book Fair Karen Webb
Anje Seufert
Box Tops Adriana Piasecki
Critical Needs Reyna Watson
Directory Angela Pope
EOG Proctor Coordinator Cheryl Cunningham
Media Volunteers Belinda Joy
School Sign Dace Hite
School Store Shannon Kinlaw
Dawn Hamilton
Staff Support Laura Fricano
Annie Koch
Jenni Smith
Team Parents - 6th Grade Helen Kim
Nicole Love
Heather Herring
Jill Smith
Kathy Brown
Team Parents - 7th Grade Joanne Caterino
Anna Chandler
Traci Stroud
Shannon Berliner
Team Parents - 8th Grade Stacey Ellis
Tyria Naspinski
Melanie Bradle
Jill McHaffie
Tours Cathy Kirkland
Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Porter
Yearbook Trish Baker
President Katharine Willis
VP Communications Theresa Joiner
VP Fundraising Heather Collier
Secretary Kim Zusi
Treasurer Nancy Knox
Assistant Treasurer Beth Cotton
Principal Lisa Bailes
8040 Strawberry Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (980) 343-3670
Fax: (980) 343-3725
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/
southcharlotteMS/Pages/Default.aspx
South Charlotte Middle School
Calendar of Upcoming Events
A 2007 NCLB Blue Ribbon School
In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without
discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
The Shocker
AUGUST
21 Tues. PTO General Board meeting/PTO packet stuffing, 9 a.m.
24 Fri. Open House
New 7th and 8th grade students, 2:30-4 p.m.
6th grade students will receive a time assignment in
their welcome letter.
27 Mon. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER
3 Mon. NO SCHOOL—LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
TBD Book Fair at Barnes & Noble and online
12 Wed. EARLY RELEASE, 12:30 p.m.
17 Mon. Curriculum Night
6th grade students, 6:30 p.m.
19 Thurs.NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY
20 Thurs.Curriculum Night
7th and 8th grade students, 6:30 p.m.
OCTOBER
30 Tues. End of First Quarter
31 Wed. NO SCHOOL—TEACHER WORKDAY
NOVEMBER
12 Mon. NO SCHOOL—VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
21-23 W-F NO SCHOOL—THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
SCMS Main Phone: (980) 343-3670
Fax: (980) 343-3725
CMS Transportation: (980) 343-5715
