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Panther Press

Free Colorguard Clinic

Feb 22, Mar 20, Apr 18
SRMS Cafe 4:10pm-5:20pm

Members from the FMHS Colorguard are hosting free clinics in the SRMS cafeteria. The free clinics are open to anyone interested in learning about Colorguard. They will introduce fundamentals of spinning flags and basic dance techniques. No experience is necessary. Contact Mr. Biskup with questions.

Yearbooks

You can purchase a yearbook for $40 until May 1, 2012. Visit the
Balfour web site to place your order. If you have any questions, email Karen McGinnes.

SRMS Photo Album

Do you want to see how much your child is learning and having fun at SRMS? Go to the SRMS web site, click on "About," scroll down, and click on "Photo Album". There are folders for various SRMS activities.If you see a picture of your child that you would like to save on your computer, follow these simple steps: double click on the picture, right click on the picture, scroll to "Save Picture As," and save it on your computer.

LEF Foundation Award

Looking for a special way to recognize a certain SRMS staff member or teacher ? How about honoring them with a LEF Foundation Award.

LEF Foundation Award Form

Click here for more details.

Thank you for participating!

Upcoming Dates

LISD Board Mtg - Monday April 2
LISD holiday - Friday April 6
LISD bad weather make up day - Monday April 9
End 5th six weeks - Friday April 13
180 Degrees parent mtg cafeteria - Tuesday April 17 7p
180 degrees 7th grade program - Friday April 20

See full calendar.

For other important dates including the school calendar, please check the SRMS school web site.

Got Talent? We Could Use Some!!

The SRMS PTA’s Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying candidates for next school year's PTA board. There are a variety of opportunities that can fit various personal schedules and interests. Please contact Liz Plaster to discuss opportunities.

Want to Know More About STAAR?

The Texas PTA is hosting an informational webinar regarding the new STAAR assessments. Select the time of interest below to register for and attend the event.

STAAR Testing Dates

March 27 - 8^th math, 7^th writing
March 28 - 8^th reading, 7^th writing day two
March 29 - 7^th Pre-AP take 8^th grade math
April 24 - 6^th and 7^th math
April 25 - 6^th and 7^th reading
April 26 - 8^th science
April 27 - 8^th social studies
See all STAAR testing dates.

Immunization Requirements for Entering 7^th Graders

State legislation requires students entering 7^th grade to have received the following immunizations:

Tdap Booster, unless last dose of tetanus was given after August 2005
2nd Chicken Pox (Varicella), unless school has documentation of chicken pox disease.
Meningococcal (MCV4)

Please be sure to provide proof of these vaccinations for your entering 7^th grader by dropping it at the office, faxing (972-350-9236), or mailing it to the attention of the Shadow Ridge school nurse, Marlene Schmidt. Students who have not provided proof of immunization will not receive schedules at orientation in August.

We Couldn't Do It Without You!

The SRMS PTA would like to recognize the volunteers who particapted in the events or volunteer recruitment for the events, including 5th grade orientation and providing dinner to the faculty before open house. Thanks to Monica Elms for keeping everyone informed with Panther Press email blasts throughout the year. Thanks a billiion!

Membership & Important Forms

Background Check Application Now Online

The LISD Volunteer Application is now online. The District required ALL volunteers to reapply during the 2009-2010 school year. Volunteer applications will remain active for 3 years from the application date. A volunteer must reapply every 3 years in order to be considered for volunteer approval. Click here for volunteer application instructions.