Daily Announcements

March is Spirit Month at SMS
February 26th      SPRING INTO SPIRIT MONTH DAY  (1st place-Gr 8)
                          Bring a non-perishable food or health/beauty item!.
 
March 5th           SCHOOL COLOR DAY  (1st place-Gr 6)
                          Dress in BLUE & WHITE!
 
March 12th          HAT DAY
                          Wear your favorite hat!
 
March 18th          PAJAMA DAY
                          Wear your favorite pajamas!
 
March 26th          DRESS FOR SUCCESS
                          Dress in your "Sunday Best"!
 
The overall winning grade earns a movie & Make Your Own Sundae party during school on April 16th!

The Connecticut Association of Schools has designated Suffield Middle School as a middle school with “Exemplary Teaming Practices
We join six other middle schools in the state for this recognition including Albert D. Griswold Middle School, Canton Middle School, Chippens Hill Middle School, Dodd Middle School, Mansfield Middle School and Mystic Middle School. 
 
To achieve this recognition, the middle school staff undertook an extensive self-assessment regarding their use and implementation of curriculum integration, collaborative decision-making, parent and community involvement and flexible grouping and scheduling.  We were visited by a team from CAS in January who verified and validated our self-assessment.  We now have a three- year “exemplary practices” designation from CAS as a school that utilizes “exemplary teaming practices” and serve as a model for other schools wishing to improve. 

Announcing the Digital Backpack!!!

Click below to access the digital backpack!
 

Message from the Principal

THIS WE BELIEVE
We have chosen to be middle level educators; for we recognize that the years of early adolescence are pivotal and abound with individual potential and opportunity.  Therefore, we will care for these students personally, listen to their voices, respect their concerns and engage them in meaningful educational experiences that will prepare them for a promising future.

We believe that every young adolescent…

 Ø  Has the capacity to learn, grow and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
 Ø  Must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer.
 Ø  Must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.
 Ø  Thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.
 Ø  Faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions.
 Ø  Deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.
 
Therefore, we proudly dedicate ourselves to becoming the best middle level educators we can be and active advocates for all young adolescents.
 
 
Main Office Hours           7:15am - 3:30pm
Guidance Office Hours   7:30am - 3:30pm
School Hours:                  7:44am - 2:25pm

DOORS DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 7:15AM

Reminders:
Telephone: 860-668-3820
Clinic:  860-668-3241
Fax:  860-668-3088
 
Remember to check Digital Backpack
 
Principal: John Warrington
Asst. Principal: Ida Hickerson
 
DIRECTIONS (click below)
 
Our Learning Community Values Respect and Responsibility for All.
 
directions-Suffield Middle School.pdf

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 11
CMT Testing
March 1-12
GYMNASTICS - grade 7 only
2:30-4:00pm
March 3-April 16
Gymnastics Exhibition: Apr 15th  6pm
School Assembly: Apr 16th
M.I.L.D. Group meetings
2:30-3:45pm
Guidance Conf Rm OR Rm C207
SMS PHOTO CLUB
2:30-3:45pm
Room C138
Friday, March 12
A HAT DAY!
Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite hat!
CMT Testing
March 1-12
GYMNASTICS - grades 6 and 8
2:30-4:00pm
March 3-April 16th
Gymnastics Exhibition: Apr 15th  6pm
School Assembly: Apr 16th
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
2:30-6:00PM
More info & permission slip will be on Digital Backpack in January
TRASH TO TUNES Assembly
Grade 6 only

Weather

Today, 3/11/2010
High: 54 Low: 38
Chance rain showers
32% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 3/12/2010
High: 45 Low: 40
Rain
94% chance of precipitation.