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St. George

Middle School

600 Minus Street, St.

George, SC 29477

843-563-3171

Fax: 843-563-5936

“WHERE “WHERE “WHERE LEARNING IS LEARNING IS LEARNING IS

SUPREME AND SUPREME AND SUPREME AND FAILURE IS NOT FAILURE IS NOT FAILURE IS NOT

AN OPTION”AN OPTION”AN OPTION”

Fr o m t h e P r i n c i p a lFr o m t h e P r i n c i p a lFr o m t h e P r i n c i p a l Mr. Jeffery S. Thompson

D o r c h e s t e rD o r c h e s t e rD o r c h e s t e r

S c h o o l D i s t r i c tS c h o o l D i s t r i c tS c h o o l D i s t r i c t

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Mission Mission Mission

The mission of Dorchester

School District Four is to

develop life-long learners

who will have a positive

impact on our global world.

Vision Vision Vision

The vision of Dorchester

School District Four is to

be an exemplary district

where all students reach their

maximum potential with the

support of the district, home

and community.

December 2012 Volume 6 Issue 3

Once again it is time for the School Report Card to be released. School communi-ties all over the state will be looking at the results and deciding on an action plan for improvement. We are no different. Saint George Middle School’s overall grade is “Average.” This is an improvement from last year’s grade of “Below Average.” This is a wonderful achievement for Saint George Middle School and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication. Although we are happy with our improving scores, there is still much to be done. We must give our best effort in everything we do; take all tests seriously in order for our true achievement to shine. If everyone at SGMS continues to work hard, there is no limit to our results and Saint George Middle school will continue to move. Keep up the good work everyone!!!

The 21st CCLC is currently sponsoring a Clothing Drive!

If you would like to make a donation, please send clean items to Ms. Chestnut at St. George Middle School.

Clothing will be given to anyone wishing to receive them on December 17th and 18th.

F r o m t h e A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l F r o m t h e A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l F r o m t h e A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l

Ms. Krist in Langdale

Greetings! Robotics is on my mind as I prepare this article for publication. Robotics

a club which gives students the opportunity to create, problem solve and develop

team skills through the process of programming a robot to complete “missions”. St.

George Middle School has had a Robotics Team for two years now, so we are build-

ing on a firm foundation. This year’s Baby Wolverine Robotics Team

consists of 17 students. They have worked on creating a mat , built and

programmed a robot to do “missions”, researched a solution to the challenges faced

by senior citizens, and explored the core values related to working together as a

team! On Friday, Dec. 7th, our team will get to share what has been

accomplished as we travel to Orangeburg Technical College for a Lego Robotics

Competition. We will get to show what we have done

and see what other teams from across the state have

developed. Our Lego Robotics Team members

(whom Ms. Ramsey and I are very proud of) are

Ajzahn Brown, Amethyst Hoff, Victoria Tripp,

Shauna Behrick, Gavin Miller, Yo’Quan Asbury,

Nicholas Behrick, Angel Shuler, Carolina Ramsey,

Jacob Harrington, Bryant Moore, Daniel Murray,

Stephanie Walters, Meagan Simmons, Kaitlyn

Heinze, and Treyvon Griffin. SG

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12 Early Release—1:40 PM

13 Winter Arts Program—6 PM

15 “Step it Up” - 4 PM @SGMS

20 Half Day for Students

21 First Day of Winter Break!!!

December 21—January 2

January

3 Students Return

9 Early Release—1:40 PM

14 Teacher Workday No School for Students

21 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Schools Closed

24 Report Cards

30 Early Release—1:40 PM

SGMS Guidance NewsSGMS Guidance News

Saundria D. Washington, Guidance Counselor

On behalf of the Guidance Department, I would like to thank the parents, students, administrators, teach-

ers, and community for their support so far this year. On Thursday, November 8, 2012, we had our 1st Quarter Hon-

ors Program at St. George Middle School. I would like to congratulate those students who were recognized. There

were 93 students who received recognition for making honor roll or principal’s list!

On November 20, 2012, the District Guidance Department held a Character Education Luncheon at the

Lovely Hill Convention Center. The Character Teacher/Staff of the Month for November, Ms. Tamara

Rolack-Small, was recognized at this luncheon. The W.I.N. Students for the Month of November also attended

the luncheon. They are: Stephanie Walters, Dontae Gadson, Kevin Martin, Dillon Mullenix, Quasian Glover,

Joshua Blewer, Sommer Knight, & Mischief Jones.

In recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Guidance Department coordinates a canned good drive.

This event was very successful and we were able to donate over 400 cans to the food bank at Word of God

Church in St. George.

For the Christmas Holiday, the Guidance Department will sponsor a fundraiser, “Share the Spirit of

Giving”, which will benefit the Pre-K & Kindergarten students at Harleyville and Clay Hill Elementary

Schools. Students are asked to bring in their loose change to make their donations in their homeroom class. The dead-

line to donate is Friday, December 14, 2012.

Please support the efforts of the Guidance Department and send your loose change to school!

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Social Worker’s CornerSocial Worker’s CornerSocial Worker’s Corner St. George Middle School Parenting ProgramSt. George Middle School Parenting ProgramSt. George Middle School Parenting Program

Our parenting workshops are now in full swing at St. George Middle School. Please join us as we explore “Back IN Control, Wounded Healers, Who Am I?, The Genogram, Life’s Stressors and many more interesting topics throughout this school year. Please see the below schedule for our next work-shop, held at SGM on the eighth grade hall at 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. We will have our Christ-mas parenting on December 11th at Woodland High School - 6:00 PM. Parents you may bring the entire family. Children are encouraged to attend the workshops. The remaining 2012-2013 Parenting workshop dates are: December 11, January 8, February 5, February 12, March 5, March 2, April 9, and May 9. We would like to wish each of you a very Merry We would like to wish each of you a very Merry We would like to wish each of you a very Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year.Christmas and a Happy New Year.Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please contact Brenda Chestnut, District Social Worker, at (843) 636-4024

if you have any questions or concerns.

21st Century Community Learning Center 21st Century Community Learning Center 21st Century Community Learning Center After School ProgramAfter School ProgramAfter School Program

The 2012-2013 21st CCLC after school program is up and running. Our pro-gram provides homework assistance, tutoring and enrichment activities (tennis, cooking, drum line, stepping, basketball, drama and character education) to promote academic, social, and emotional growth for our students. The pro-gram serves students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th, and operates Monday-Friday from 3:15-6:00 PM. We would like to say a very special thank you to the Steppers and Drum Line who did an excellent performance during the St. George Christmas parade. Also special thanks to the steppers who performed at Woodland High School on Saturday, December 1st (Thank you-Ms. Brown, Ms. Thompson and par-ents). Parents, it is important that your child attends the program daily in order to receive the full benefit of the program. Please notice the upcoming events. Clothing drive – December 17th-18th, St. George Nursing Home Christmas Caroling- December 17th, Senior Citizens Christmas Caroling – December 17th, 21st CCLC Red and White Ball – December 14th at 6:00 PM. Please contact Brenda Chestnut, director, at 563-5982, or the school if you have any questions or concerns about the 21st CCLC program. The 21st CCLC students and staff would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Parents, make sure students turn in their T-shirt size to their homeroom teacher!

The 7th grade team is moving on from Thanks-giving Break to fractions review, French Rev-olution, balancing equations, etc. The teachers are very impressed with the recent projects cre-ated by students for English and Science. We had a great field trip to the beach, and the stu-dents behaved wonderfully— thank you. We look forward to a potential field trip to the Aquari-um because of their great performances. Keep up the good work!

The holidays are rapidly approaching and we are getting ready for 8th grade Indi-vidual Graduation Plan (IGP’s) conferences. The conferences will be for all 8th grade students and their parents to discuss grades, ACT Explore results, identify career goals for high career path, parent survey, and transition. We will NOT be

registering for high school courses. This conference is for individual information for the students’ success and transition to high school. I will send letters home with students and look forward to seeing all of you to discuss your child’s progress. If you should have questions you may contact me at (843) 563-3171.

ATTENTION SPANISH STUDENTSATTENTION SPANISH STUDENTSATTENTION SPANISH STUDENTS

Ms. Gomez is currently Ms. Gomez is currently Ms. Gomez is currently offering Spanish tutoring offering Spanish tutoring offering Spanish tutoring

on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:00. PM. on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:00. PM. on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:00. PM.

Congratulations to all

eighth grade

Principal’s List and

AB Honor Roll

students!

Wolverine Pride Award Recipients

Rasha Ling and

Jaylen Glover

SGMS SGMS SGMS Career SpecialistCareer SpecialistCareer Specialist

Ms. T. BrownMs. T. BrownMs. T. Brown

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