SMS Announcements-Wednesday, Feb. 5th-B Day
THURSDAY-A DAY
GARDEN CLUB CANCELLED THIS WEEK
GARDEN CLUB
The Summit Middle School Garden Club is hosting a Spice Drive from February 3-14. Students are encouraged to drop off containers of single spice flavors (think Tones, McCormicks, etc.) in the bin that can be found in their community and will be labeled for the Spice Drive.
Partnership patrons are able to use spices to bring flavor and enjoyment to their meals! Help spice up someone’s life by making their meal taste nice! If you have questions, please contact allison.barlow@johnston.k12.ia.us. Thank you!
HYPERSTREAM CLUB
Like coding? Computers? 3D printing? Inventing?
Join Hyperstream Club Tuesdays from 2:50 – 3:40 in Mr. Motz’s STEM room 110.
What will we do? We will be learning about the different projects that are offered. Coding, 3D printing, computers, inventions, and gaming are all open options. If you did not make the first meeting, please email Mr. Motz and let him know that you are interested.
WRITING CLUB
Writing Club will be held every other Thursday from 2:50 – 3:30. Next meeting is February 6. We will meet in Mrs. Dunn’s room in Odyssey 241. Students need to have a ride or the ability to walk home promptly at 3:30; transportation is not provided.
We will spend time writing, collaborating, and sharing ideas with peers.
Please reach out to Mrs. Dunn with any questions.
LIBRARY
The Dragon Dispatch
Click here to read the newest edition of the Dragon Dispatch.
Featured Book of the Week
In the mood for a book that will tug at your heart strings? Read Tig by Heather Smith. Tig is considered a “troubled child” when she suddenly has to move in with her uncles who are trying to help her process all the bad things that led to her moving in with them.
MAGIC THE GATHERING
Come join us in Ms. Ites’ room (#137) from 2:50 – 4:00 on Mondays when we have school. Please be sure to have your own ride home. No supplies necessary, but you are welcome to bring your own cards if you’d like.
SUMMIT SELECT CHOIR
Practice Tuesdays through April 2:50 – 3:30.
STUDENT ART CLUB
6th Grade Art Club meets Mondays after school from 2:50 – 3:50
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, February 3 and 24
7th Grade Art Club meets Thursdays from 2:50 – 3:50
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, February 6, 13, and 27
CHESS CLUB
Interested in the game but don’t know how to play? The Summit Chess Club welcomes all sixth and seventh graders! Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Meyer will teach you and have you challenging your friends in no time. Our expert student leaders can even give you strategies to dominate the board. Wednesdays from 2:50 to 3:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME! The school and sponsors will not be providing transportation.
If you want to join, ask your parents and fill out the required form here: Click here. (Parents, please note that the form can only be filled out on the student iPads.)
Any questions about chess club? Email Mr. O’Brien or Mr. Meyer: riley.obrien@johnston.k12.ia.us or aaron.meyer@johnston.k12.ia.us
See you at the board!
RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB
Every Thursday from 2:50-3:30 in Mr. Lauridsen’s room in Mission – #128.
MATHCOUNTS CLUB
More than a quarter million students participate in MATHCOUNTS programs or use their resources each year. At Summit, students meet to solve problems and build problem solving skills. We will meet after school every-other Monday (unless no school) in Ms. Lewis’s room in Team Mission from 3:00 – 4:00. Our next meeting is Monday, February 3. Our school competition will be in January, a local competition in February, state in March and then the National Competition.