Scottie Burst August 25, 2024

Hello Sarah Scott Families, 

 

We made it through the first full week of school! Woo Hoo! Students are navigating through the hallways, carrying their agendas and new chromebooks, and are engaging in lessons in the classrooms. 

 

Attention 7th graders: Creating Positive Relationship permission slips have been sent home and an electronic copy as well. Please return those to your science teachers. Your classes begin tomorrow morning.  

 

Tomorrow morning is our house meeting. Students, wear your house shirt and let’s see who’s house will win points for most school spirit!  It looks like Reveur is leading at this time. R-E-V-REV-E-UR

 

On Tuesday, there will be a scheduled 2 hour delay.  School will begin at 10:05. Breakfast will begin at 9:30. This is a scheduled professional development day for all of the VCSC.  

 

On Wednesday our volleyball team will play their first game at home beginning at 5:00. Good luck ladies! For all sporting events–Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students, middle school age and higher. As per VCSC policy, students must have an adult present with them to enter the game. Thank you for supporting your Scotties!!! 

 

Parents-mark your calendars as we have a special night for you and your family. September 11, 2024, 5:30-7:00 for dinner and discussion. A special surprise is in store for you.

 

It’s going to be a great week here at Sarah Scott! 

 

May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make. 

 

Ms. Rachel Cox

#scottiepride

Scottie Burst August 18, 2024

Hello Sarah Scott Families, 

 

We had a wonderful start to the school year! Thank you for attending Open House, driving safely while dropping off and picking up, and completing the parent survey. If you didn’t complete the survey, please check your parent portal on skyward. I’m loving your suggestions. 

 

Tomorrow our 8th grade students will be receiving their new Chromebooks. Parents/Guardians, please have your student bring their charger and Chromebook with them to school tomorrow. It is extremely important that you take care of your Chromebook. 7th grade will be receiving on Tuesday! 

 

Make sure you have filled out required forms on Skyward.  If you do not know your login information, please contact the school office at 812-462-4381.

 

Just a reminder students are NOT to cross the parking lot. Do not park in the main parking lot for drop off or picking up. Safety and security are very important. 

 

Tomorrow, your student will be receiving some very important items.  One of those is an agenda. These agendas will keep your student organized and on track to be successful. Another item is their house t-shirt. We will begin our Mondays having a house meeting. Students will wear their house shirts every Monday. More information will be sent on skyward.   

 

Our amazing Athletic Director, Mr. Burress, has set up a FREE Physical Clinic for Thursday after school 3:15-5:00. If you plan on playing sports for the school year, you must have a physical. Please plan to stay on Thursday! 

 

We would like to have your input for the words that will be on the 4 pillars as you enter our beautiful school. If you were able to attend Open House Party, you may have noticed the 4 pillars in the main foyer were painted for each of the houses. Now, we are ready to add some of our key core values and foundations of SSMS. Please let us know what you think and check skyward to complete the survey. 

 

It’s going to be a great week at Sarah Scott! 

 

May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make. 

 

Ms. Rachel Cox

#scottiepride

Scottie Burst August 11, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 School Year! We are so excited to see you tomorrow at Open House-House Party beginning at 5:30. This is for families to meet our amazing teachers and staff, visit classes and their locker, see what resources are available, and more. The evening will conclude at 7:00.

 

Make sure you have filled out required forms on Skyward. Each child needs to be registered every school year by completing the required forms and information.  If you do not know your login information, please contact the school office at 812-462-4381.

 

Tomorrow morning from 9-10 am will be our food distribution. Fresh fruits and vegetables, staple items and more are available. Please enter from 10 ½ street into the parking lot. This is for the entire community so, please share with your friends and family. 

 

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14 and we need your student here by 8:00. If you are eating breakfast, it begins at 7:30. Drop off is at Door #19 in the morning. Students are NOT to cross the parking lot. School dismisses at 3:15. Do not park in the main parking lot for picking up. Please have a conversation with your student of how they will be going home, which street they will be picked up, etc. Safety and security are very important. 

 

Sports begin after school on Wednesday; Cross Country, volleyball, and tennis.You must have a physical on file. There will be more information at Open House if you have any questions. 

 

We have an excellent website with many resources and information that will be of help for you.  You can visit the district website to find Sarah Scott or go directly to https://web.vigoschools.org/sarah-scott/.

 

It’s going to be a FANTASTIC school year filled with celebrations, academic excellence, and achievements!

 

Ms. Rachel Cox

#scottiepride

Scottie Burst May 19, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

This is your last Scottie Burst of the 2023-2024 School Year! Our last day of school is Wednesday with an early dismissal at 2:30.  

 

If you haven’t signed up for Adventure Academy Summer Enrichment, tomorrow is the last day. You don’t want to miss this amazing learning opportunity. 4 days of field trips to start the summer off right! This is for current 6-8 students only. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our Eddie Conner Award nominees for SSMS,  Za’Nariae “Moose” White and Vincent Kelley. They represent leadership, academics, and athletic excellence.

 

State Track and Field Meet was held this past Saturday at ISU. Za’Nariae “Moose”  White placed 1st in the 100M, 200M and long jump. She also set a new STATE record for the 200M dash. Josiah “JoJo” Riddle placed 22nd in the 110M hurdles and 17th in the 200M hurdles. CONGRATULATIONS! 

 

If you received an email for the Awards Recognition, your student will receive an award May 20 at 6:00. This is for sports, academic teams, grades, and more. We are excited to celebrate their learning and accomplishments.            

CONGRATULATIONS to our Class of 2024! 8th Grade Graduation is Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00. Doors will open at 5:30. Good luck in high school and all that you do. Get involved, set goals, and make a difference. 

It’s going to be a great last week here at Sarah Scott, “Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained, and Potential is Developed.”

Have a great summer and stay safe!

Scottie Burst May 12, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

It’s definitely busy, busy at the end of the school year so let’s get started. Tomorrow will be our monthly food distribution beginning at 9:00. Fresh fruits and veggies along with staple items for the pantry-please share with friends and family.

 

Tomorrow is our Related Arts Night, Band/Orchestra and Choir concerts beginning at 5:30. Students have been working on their pieces and ready to perform. 

 

Adventure Academy Summer Enrichment applications have been sent on Skyward! You don’t want to miss this amazing learning opportunity. 4 days of field trips to start the summer off right! Sign up today. Elephants, kangaroos, baby pigs and so much more!

 

Field Day is Tuesday. We are excited to have a great day!! 

 

There is a physical clinic Monday and Tuesday night this week from 6-8 pm  at the Union Medical Group Bone and Joint Center for $10. This is at 1725 N. 5th St. 

 

Track and Field County was this past Wednesday and we have new record holders and many student athletes that placed! 

ZaNariae White set new county records in long jump, 100M, and 200M!!

6th grade Keiston Grimes set a new county record in the 100M, 200M

6th grade Lanese Evans 3rd-200M, 100M

6th grade Samia Lowe-5th 100M

6th grade Travis Wilson 3rd-200M, 100M

Lilian Kaelber-3rd Shot put

McKade Griese-1st-High Jump, 3rd Shot put

Isaac Reyes-4th High Jump

4×800 Relay 4th place, Van Wagoner, Lugar, Ellis, Branch

Judith Houston-4th 100 M Hurdles

Josiah Riddle-1st 100 M Hurdles

4×100 Relay-2nd place-Garrett, Owens, Tipton, White

4×100 Relay-3rd place-Parker, Turner, Maxwell, Shouse

Jazlyn Kelley-5th 400 M

 

Our tennis team had a great season as well. They improved all season and had many wins. 

Amazing work Scotties!!!

 

75% of our Scotties met their goal for the 4th grading period for going above and beyond with their interventions in math and language arts! WOO HOO!!! Thanks to the Vigo County Education Foundation for always supporting our students’ learning and growing!!! 

 

This Thursday is our Mayor’s Character Awards for all of our students who won to represent the SSMS. This event will take place at Terre Haute North beginning at 6:00. 

 

If you receive an email for the Awards Recognition, your student will receive an award May 20 at 6:00. All spring sports will also be recognized that evening.  

Awards Recognition-May 20, 6:00            8th Grade Graduation-May 21, 6:00

It’s going to be a great week at Sarah Scott, “Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained, and Potential is Developed.”

Scottie Burst May 5, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

It’s a busy week with County Sports, Spirit Week, Staff Appreciation, field trips and more. 

Let’s start off with our last Meaningful Monday tomorrow morning. May’s Newsletter and water will be passed out in the morning at drop off. 

 

On Monday, tennis will have a match at Honey Creek and on Tuesday they will travel to Otter Creek. Good luck ladies!

 

Track and Tennis Teams will have County this week. On Wednesday, Track will take place at South High School and on Friday, tennis will take place at South as well. Good luck to our student athletes. 

 

It’s Spirit Week! 

Monday -Teacher/Student Outfit Swap Day 

Tuesday -Scottie Spirit Day 

Wednesday -Y2K Day (early 2000’s)

Thursday -Career Day

Friday -Hawaiian/Beach Day 

 

This past weekend, a 2012 record for the 4x100M was broken at the Terre Haute South Futures Invitational. Jazlyn Kelly, Za’Nariae White, Samiya Garrett and An’Tanaya Owens with a time of 53.417 seconds broke the record! Congratulations! 

 

Adventure Academy Summer Enrichment applications were sent via skyward on Friday. Scotties, you don’t want to miss this amazing learning opportunity. 4 days of field trips and hands-on learning to start the summer off right! Sign up today. 

 

There has been incredible growth in our math and reading classes. Tomorrow is the last day for ALEKS, Reading Counts points, and Read Theory quizzes passed to qualify for the skating party on Thursday. Keep working hard as you still receive tickets for bucket prizes! Permission slips will be sent home electronically Monday and on paper Tuesday to be signed ASAP. We are excited to celebrate your learning!

 

This week is Staff Appreciation Week. We are thankful for all of our staff as it takes a village to raise a child. Our teachers and staff pour their hearts and souls into nurturing, educating, and inspiring our students every day. Be sure to tell them thank you. 

Awards Recognition-May 20, 6:00            8th Grade Graduation-May 21, 6:00

It’s going to be a great week at Sarah Scott, “Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained, and Potential is Developed.”

Scottie Burst April 28, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

Congratulations to our Super Bowl Academic Teams this past Saturday as they competed in the regional competition hosted here at Sarah Scott. Our Social Studies team placed 1st as well as our Interdisciplinary Team. 2nd Place went to our Science and English teams. Our Math team placed 4th. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Scotties and their coaches!!! 

 

In sports-On Monday, our girls tennis will take on Otter Creek at Sarah Scott beginning at 5:00. They are doing a terrific job! 

 

On Tuesday, our 6th grade track team will be at home against Honey Creek while our 7th/8th grade track team will travel to Honey Creek. This past week, a school record for the 4x800M was broken. Henry Van Wagoner, Riley Ellis, Hayden Lugar, and Douglas Branch now hold a new school record! Congratulations!

 

On Wednesday, our girls tennis team will have a home match against Wilson. I hear a challenge is in the works for the coach if they win all their matches!!! It was very close last week!

 

If you are interested in cheerleading-listen up. Cheer try-outs are Wednesday and Friday after school until 5:15. You must attend both sessions and have a physical on file. 

 

On Thursday, the “Out of the Box” Play will show at 6:00. Come out and support the Drama Club. 

Froyo Friday-Frozen yogurt will be sold during lunches for 50 cents. 

Awards Recognition-May 20, 6:00            8th Grade Graduation-May 21, 6:00

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

It’s going to be a great week at Sarah Scott, “Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained, and Potential is Developed.”

Scottie Burst April 21, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

ILEARN State testing continues this week. 6th grade students will be testing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure you are on time and have a charged chromebook. If you missed any testing last week, Mr. Burress will be making those tests up this week. 

In sports-On Monday, our 6th grade track will have a home meet while our 7th/8th track team will travel to Wilson. We have some shining stars out on the track! Bundle up and Good luck! 

 

On Tuesday, our girls tennis team will travel to West Vigo for their tennis matches. We have some great team work on the court! 

 

On Wednesday, our 7th graders will see the production of Hunchback of Notre Dame. Make sure your permission slips and money are turned in. 

 

Also on Wednesday, our 6th grade track team will travel to West Vigo while our 7th and 8th grade track will have a home meet. 

 

On Thursday, our girls tennis team will be at home taking on Honey Creek. 

 

For spirit days: on Tuesday, we have COMFY DAY  Relax–You got this!

Wednesday, April 24-SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY  Never underestimate the testing power of a Scottie! 

Froyo Friday-Frozen yogurt will be sold during lunches for 50 cents. All proceeds will go to Riley’s Children’s Hospital. 

“Nothing will work unless you do.” -Maya Angelou

It’s going to be a great week at Sarah Scott, “Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained, and Potential is Developed.”

Scottie Burst April 14, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

Our Food Distribution is tomorrow at 9:00. Please share with the community, friends and family.

Charge those chromebooks and get a good night’s sleep as we prepare for the ILEARN State test this week. All students will be testing in the mornings. Make sure you are on time and have a charged chromebook. Students and staff have been learning strategies, participating in interventions, and learning in the classroom.  If possible, please schedule appointments in the afternoons of April 16-19 (all students) and April 23-24 for 6th grade students.

We want to say Congratulations to our swim team and Coach Loudermilk in county from yesterday! All swimmers improved their records and are looking forward to next year!  Great job!

This week in sports-On Monday, girls will have a home tennis match against West Vigo at home tomorrow at 5:00 while our 7/8th track team will travel to Marshall to compete. Good luck! 

 

On Tuesday, our girls will travel to Woodrow Wilson for tennis and our 7/8th track team will travel to North Clay to compete. 

 

On Wednesday, there is a free physical clinic for students who will play sports for next year. This will occur right after school until 5:30. You must have a final forms account. Mr. Burress sent information via skyward and email. 

 

On Thursday, track and tennis will have sports pictures. 6th grade track will travel to Otter Creek and 7/8th grade track will be at home. Girls tennis will take on St. Patrick at home as well. 

 

This week is ILEARN State Testing, so of course, we will have a spirit week!

Tuesday, April 16-

NERD DAY—Use your strategies and RAP!

Wednesday, April 17

SUPER HERO-Be a superhero on the test!

Thursday, April 18

CAMO DAY–Don’t hide–Show  what you know!

Friday, April 19

NEON DAY–Be bright on the test! 

 

Froyo Friday-Frozen yogurt will be sold during lunches for 50 cents. All proceeds will go to Riley’s Children’s Hospital. 

“People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.” Harvey MacKay

Scottie Burst April 8, 2024

Good Evening Families, 

 

WOW! That was TOTALITY COOL! What a beautiful day to experience the Solar Eclipse and make memories! Hope you had an enjoyable day.

Charge those chromebooks and get a good night’s sleep as we prepare for the ILEARN Practice test tomorrow. All students must take the practice test before taking the standardized testing beginning next week.  If possible, please plan appointments in the afternoons of April 16-19 (all students) and April 23-24 for 6th grade students. 

Our weather didn’t cooperate last week for sports, so our girls will have their first tennis match tomorrow at home against Honey Creek beginning at 5:00. Good luck Scotties. 

 

On Wednesday, our 7th and 8th grade track team will take on St. Patrick at home beginning at 5:00. This will be their first meet. Good luck! 

 

On Thursday, our girl’s tennis team will travel to Otter Creek. Our swim team will take on West Vigo at the Aquatic Center. Our 7th and 8th grade track will have a home meet against Marshall. 

 

This week is Autism Spirit Week. On Tuesday Everyone is different, wear mismatched clothes. On Wednesday, Satoshi Tajiri ,the creator of Pokemon,has autism.To celebrate his work,dress up as your favorite Pokemon character. On Thursday to celebrate the beauty of diversity, wear rainbow/tie dye clothes. On Friday -People withAutism often have a variety of sensory sensitivities. Dress up your most comfy pajamas. 

 

Froyo Friday-Frozen yogurt will be sold during lunches for 50 cents. All proceeds will go to Riley’s Children’s Hospital. 

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston Churchill