Somerton Middle School

Parent Memo: Student Transportation & Safety Guidelines
Memorando para Padres: Normas de Transporte y Seguridad para Estudiantes

Good morning Parents, we are getting ready for a busy day it being the last day before our break. Our teachers have communicated activities for today with students to ensure they planned accordingly. Our efforts to maximize active supervision today will require for all of our staff to be extra vigilant including our office. Please plan accordingly as we will not be taking any deliveries throughout the day, students who bring items that interfere or are unsafe to themselves or others will be removed and sent home pending disciplinary actions upon our return. We thank you for your understanding and support to ensure we all have a great day as we head out to our winter break.

🌟Check out the Somerton School District 21st CCLC Fall Highlights!🌟

Our before and after school clubs are buzzing with creativity, teamwork, and success! Congratulations to the Sun Valley Robodinals, who earned 1st place, and Tierra Del Sol, who took 2nd place at the Yuma County Robotics Competition, both teams are headed to the State Competition! A big shout out as well to our 1st Place Chess winner from Somerton Middle School. Join a 21st Century club to build skills, celebrate achievements, and shine bright! Clubs vary by school.
Contact your school's 21st Century Coordinator for club and registration details.

Good morning Cobra Families!

1. Please take a moment to check your child’s backpack to ensure they are only bringing essential school materials to campus and that they are wearing appropriate clothing in accordance with our school uniform. Even during Spirit Week, our Dress Code policy till applies.

2. We will hold an informational meeting for all students and parents interested in learning about the girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball seasons today, Monday, Dec. 15th. The meeting will take place at 3:30 PM in the SMS Library.

3. Girls Soccer Tryouts will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 PM. Please bring athletic gear, shin guards, soccer cleats, & a water bottle.

4. Quarter 2 closes on Friday, December 19th. We hope students took advantage of taking their iPads home this past weekend to stay on top of work/assignments.

Here is the back design.

Hello Parents, please help us check to ensure your son/daughters name is included and spelled correctly on this 8th grade class shirt design. If you find any errors, please call our office tomorrow.

Hello Parents, as we prepare to close the grading period for quarter 2 students will have this week to take their iPads and work on any missing or incomplete assignments. You can review their grades through ParentVue and students also can monitor in their iPads using StudentVue. We had a successful week of testing and student as they were done if time was available they got to use that time to work on improving their grades and/or communicating with their teachers. This being the second quarter, students are responsible for monitoring and submitting grades when indicated by their teachers. Students who failed to be responsible throughout the quarter can't expect to achieve an A. We appreciate your ongoing partnership and we hope our Cobras use their time wisely over the weekend to ensure their grades reflect a positive outcome.

☕ Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent
Join us on December 11, 2025 at Orange Grove School
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ

Come meet, chat, and connect!
Everyone is welcome — feel free to bring a friend! 🎉
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☕ Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente
Acompáñenos el 11 de diciembre de 2025 en la Escuela Orange Grove
📍 3525 W. County 16th 1/2 St, Somerton, AZ

Venga a conocer, conversar y conectar.
¡Todos son bienvenidos — siéntase libre de traer a un amigo(a)! 🎉

📣 Save the Date: December 6th, Offroad4Autism 💙 a family event for our community.
📣 Reserva la fecha: 6 de diciembre, Offroad4Autism 💙 un evento familiar para nuestra comunidad.

Hello Parents, Next week, from Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th, our students will be taking the Mid-Year Galileo Benchmark Assessments. These assessments are an essential tool that help us measure mid-year academic progress, monitor student goals, and adjust instruction to meet the needs of every learner. Our school has shown significant growth this year, and collecting accurate data is key to continuing that momentum as we prepare for the 2026 state assessments. Please note that once a student begins a benchmark test, they must finish it during that same session. For this reason, we kindly ask families to reschedule any appointments that may interrupt testing. If rescheduling is not possible, please contact the school so we can work with you to create a plan that supports your student. Your child’s attendance and punctuality during this testing window are vital. Ensuring they arrive well-rested and ready to do their best will help us gather the most accurate information to guide their learning. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Hello SSD marching band parents!!

We will be selling Christmas lights and Santa hat that will be used for our Christmas performances.
Prices are the following:
$7 ($2.50 hat and $4.50 lights 20 count) for flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and trumpets
$10 ($2.50 hat and $7.50 lights 50 count) for trombones, tuba, and drumline
Payments will be received, and lights/hats given out on this Monday and Tuesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the SMS cafeteria. Parents may come pay/pickup lights/hat or send money with students.

Thank you!!
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¡Hola, padres de la banda de marcha de SSD!

Venderemos luces navideñas y gorros Santa para nuestras presentaciones navideñas.
Los precios son los siguientes:
$7 ($2.50 gorro y $4.50 luces 20 unidades) para flautas, clarinetes, saxofones y trompetas
$10 ($2.50 gorro y $7.50 luces 50 unidades) para trombones, tubas y drumline
Los pagos y la entrega de luces/gorros se realizaran este Lunes y Martes de 4:30pm-5:30pm en la cafeteria de SMS. Los padres pueden venir a pagar/recoger las luces/gorro, o enviar dinero con los estudiantes.

Gracias!

Hello Parents, Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful Thanksgiving break. As we return to school, please take a moment to check your child’s backpack to ensure they are only bringing essential school materials to campus and that they wear appropriate clothing for their school uniform. Progress report card envelopes should be signed and returned this week. Afterschool activities will also resume as scheduled. Thank you for your continued support, and we’re excited to finish this second quarter strong!

Join us this Thanksgiving week as we provide sack lunches to our community.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Únete a nosotros esta semana de Acción de Gracias mientras ofrecemos almuerzos a nuestra comunidad.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hello Parents, Regular attendance is essential for your child’s academic success. We will be sending truancy letters in the mail to families of students who have accumulated more than 5 absences. Excessive absenteeism may result in school referrals for truancy court. You can view a sample of the letter we will be sending by clicking https://drive.google.com/file/d/19e8Sfkp2j13Kd71i02VuuIGUbHg0r3mY/view?usp=sharing Thank you for helping us ensure your child attends school consistently.

Join us this Thanksgiving week as we provide sack lunches to our community.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Únete a nosotros esta semana de Acción de Gracias mientras ofrecemos almuerzos a nuestra comunidad.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us this Thanksgiving week as we provide sack lunches to our community.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Únete a nosotros esta semana de Acción de Gracias mientras ofrecemos almuerzos a nuestra comunidad.
📅 11/24 – 11/26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us today from 9 AM to 1 PM! Don’t miss out!

¡Acompáñanos hoy de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m.! ¡No te lo pierdas!

Hello Parents,
We want to wish all our families a restful and enjoyable break! We hope you take this time to relax and enjoy time together. School will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. Progress report cards were sent home today in a yellow envelope. Please note that this is not an official grade it is simply a progress update midway through Quarter 2. We kindly ask that the yellow envelope be signed and returned when students come back from break.
Thank you for your continued support, have a wonderful break!