Sierra Middle School, General Info

General Information:

	Sierra Middle School Frequently Asked Questions
	SMS November Lunch Menu
	Other Information - DCSD Website
	Health Services Information _________________ Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) Classes Offered for Parents
Most recent Swine/H1N1 Flu FAQs, Shot Clinics & Other Information

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Important Dates

First Semester 2009 - 2010
November, 2009	H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Information
November 25, 2009	School Closed - Teacher Compensation Day
November 26 - 27, 2009	School Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3, 2009	Fall Book Fair Borders at Park Meadows Mall.
December 8, 2009	Concert - Orchestra - 6:30 pm
December 10, 2009	Concert - 7th Band &7th/ 8th Grade Choir - 6:30 pm
December 17, 2009	End of Second Quarter Grading Period
December 18, 2009	No Students - Teacher Work Day
December 21, 2009 - January 1, 2010	School Closed - Winter Break
Second Semester 2009 - 2010
January 4, 2010	Second Semester Begins 7:25 am to 2:45 pm
January 19, 2010	6th Grade Parent Orientation - 6:30 pm

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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Information & 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule
SAC Minutes Archive
8/31/2009	9/28/2009	Meeting Rescheduled until 12/7/2009	1/25/2010	2/22/2010	4/26/2010

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The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) in cooperation with the Douglas County Federation (DCF) and DCSD are pleased to announce that the nomination process for the 2009-2010 Apple Awards is now open! To nominate a deserving Douglas County teacher today please visit this Apple Award link. The nomination window closes Tues., Nov. 24th.

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Parent Resources
You will not be receiving a printed progress report Reports cards will be mailed home at the end of each quarter.	Important Attendance/Tardy Information	SMS Student Handbook Title Page & Information Pages Student Behavior Expectations & Code of Conduct Code of Conduct-Spanish
Click Here for Information
Thinking Strategies Guide for Parents	Families First	Douglas County Youth & Family Resource Guide see Additional Information section
Parent Resources for After School Activities see Other Resources section
Smoking & Other Uses of Tobacco Information
2009 Health Insurance for Kids Information		2009 Public Stormwater Information
2009 - 2010 DCSD Snow Day Information	Parent University New Courses and Information	Important Tips How to locate someone on myspace.com Helping children cope with safety concerns and fear of violence

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Sierra Middle School Staff Awards 2008-2009
	Student Awards
2009-2010 University of Colorado Winning Attitude Essay Contest Sierra's winner is Chelsey Roosa Mrs. Sheehan-Wilson's 7th grade Team Aspen class Chelsey was honored October 31, 2009 at the end of thrid quarter durning the University of Colorado's Homecoming game. Her interview with FSN aired on November 4th and 6th, 2009
Congratulations to 2008-2009 Eagle Eye View Yearbook staff Taylor Kane - 2nd Place - Junior High/Middle School Division Garrett Lewis - Honorable Mention - Junior High/Middle School Division (Both Taylor and Garrett were SMS students last year) NSPA Picture of the Year contest. Winners were announced November 14, 2009 at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Washington D. C. National Scholastic Press Association Photography Contest for 2008-2009 View Winnings Photos
Congratulations go out to the following students for awards earned awards in the 2009-2010 JEA Contests- Adam Fioretto - Superior /Photography Morgan Brosius - Excellent /Layout Brandon Abell - Excellent/Photography and Superior/Layout Sierra Middle School 2009 Yearbook "With In" 2nd Place - Best in Show

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THANK YOU!!! Sierra Parents

Forty Sierra Middle School literacy students were treated to special field trips on September 2.

Using funds received through the DCEF’s 2009 Elitch’s event, funds from “Boxtops for Education,” and the support of DCSD Transportation and the Southlands Barnes and Noble, students were able to travel to the bookstore and select books and magazines. The goal was to promote literacy by providing students the opportunity to select reading material of personal interest. While at the store, students were given a tour of the bookstore and assistance with finding books of personal interest.

Students expressed appreciation and excitement about this opportunity.

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Sierra Middle School
Annual Report

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2008 ONE Report

Educational information for Douglas County School District.
To access the new 2008 report, visit www.dcsdk12.org and
scroll to the bottom of the page.
Select “2008 ONE Report” under District Publications.

To request a printed copy of the report,
call the Communications Office at 303.387.0033
or send an email to communications@dcsdk12.org.

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