Feb 2019 newsletter

Good day, Spartan Families!
February has arrived and we are looking forward to another great month
together at Stafford Middle School. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his
shadow and predicts an early Spring. We will have to wait and see if his
prediction is correct. In the meantime, we are going to continue our hard
work at SMS as we look ahead to the 8th grade Writing SOL as well as the
full slate of SOLs scheduled for May.
Our winter sports are in full swing! Our wrestlers and boys’ basketball team
have begun their seasons and will compete with other county schools during
the month. Each season will culminate with a county tournament that gives
our athletes the opportunity to earn the title of county champion. Last month,
we had 14 students selected for All-District Band and our chorus students
will audition in the next few weeks. Many of our clubs and activities continue
to engage in building-level events as well as community outreach. Our
Student Council is preparing for Valentine’s Day candy grams and a dance
for the students while our Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently served
tacos to the homeless citizens of Fredericksburg. Last Friday, we hosted the
SMS Science Fair and many of our science fair participants will continue on
to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville. I am very proud of
my Spartans as so many of them care deeply about the success of our
school.
Next month, Stafford Middle School will host Special Olympics. We have a
proud tradition of support for Special Olympics basketball and are looking
forward to March 1st and 2nd. If you are interested in supporting the school
or school division, please visit our website for more information. Stafford
Middle is very active on social media so please follow us on Twitter and
Instagram (@WeAreSMSpartans). Stay in touch with us as we share our
story.
We continue to focus on providing the best opportunity for your students at
Stafford Middle. If there is anything that we can do to assist you in your
student’s journey, do not hesitate to ask.
Respectfully,
Dr. Mark J. Smith