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Established 1948

Principal's Message

Eighth Graders on Stage at the Advancement Ceremony

If your child is interested in writing and delivering the 8th grade Student Address at the Advancement Ceremony, or is interested in singing the National Anthem at the Advancement Ceremony, please have him or her come to the office and check in with Mr. Calden. Pairs or small teams of students are welcome to apply together.


SLVMS at the California State Spelling Bee

Congratulations to SLVMS 8th Grader Ava Badger, who took 9th place in the State of California Middle School Spelling Bee last weekend in San Rafael.  Seventh, eighth and ninth grade students from 28 counties competed to be the top speller in the state.  Ava becomes the first San Lorenzo Valley Middle School student to ever place in the Top Ten at the California State Spelling Bee. Way to go, Ava!


2013 SLVMS Awards Night

Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 pm

Middle School Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, May 21 in the Middle School Gym. The ceremonies begin at 6:00 pm.  Departments from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade will give their awards that night, as well as Perfect Attendance awards, 4.0 GPA awards, and the Sixth Grade and Seventh Grade Students of the Year award

Parent Information

Tdap Booster Needed to start 7th Grade Next Year

For the 2013-14 school year, and all future school years, students entering,

advancing or transferring into 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called Tdap) for school in the fall. 

The new requirement was signed into law in 2010. Students without proof of immunization will NOT be allowed to attend school on the first day of school in August.  

Please be sure to bring proof from your doctor to the middle school office by June 1.


THE BIG LIST OF UPCOMING

SLVMS ACTIVITIES


SLVMS Awards Night

Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 pm

Middle School Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, May 21 in the Middle School Gym. 

The ceremonies begin at 6:00 pm.  It is our goal this year to complete this wonderful event before 7:30. 

Departments from 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade will give their awards that night, as well as Perfect Attendance awards, 4.0 GPA awards, and the 6th Grade and 7th Grade Students of the Year award.


SLVMS Performing Arts Musical Showcase 

Bridge to Broadway

Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pm

The Annual Musical Showcase from SLVMS Performing Arts will take place on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 pm in the High School PAC.  

Come see our SLVMS students sing and dance over 26 classic musical numbers from Broadwaymusicals.


All-District Band Festival

Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 pm

The All-District Band Festival, featuring musicians from all SLVUSD schools, will be held in the High School Gym on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm.

Come out and see our student musicians perform in their school-bands, as well as perform together in a great night of musical entertainment.


8th Grade Dance

Friday, June 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

The 8th Grade Dance will be in the Middle School gym from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 7.

Only 8th Graders from SLVMS and the Nature Academy Charter School may attend. No exceptions. School Dress Code applies.


8th Grade Picnic Day

Tuesday, June 11

The annual 8th Grade Picnic Day will be Tuesday, June 11 at Camp MayMac in Felton. 

8th Graders will leave in school buses around 8:30 am and return at approximately 2:00 pm

Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, two large grass fields for fun and sun, and lots and lots of food. Just make sure everyone brings sunscreen.


8th Grade Advancement Ceremony

Thursday, June 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

The 8th Grade Advancement Ceremony will be on the Middle School Softball Field from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 13.  

More Information to Come.

SLVMS Schedule for May 20 - 24

Monday            20    Late Start A Day - School Begins at 8:50 am

Tuesday            21 O Day - MS Awards Night - 6:00 pm in MS Gym

Wednesday      22 E Day - Drama Showcase - 7:00 pm in HS PAC

Thursday 23 O Day

Friday 24 E Day

SLVMS Athletics

Congratulations to the SLVMS Track and Field Team

Congratulations to the SLVMS Track and Field team for a tremendous year.

The B girls and C boys were league champions and SLVMS athletes broke 14 school records this season.  

Fourteen is now the most school records ever broken in one season.


New School Record Holders:

Millie Overton: A girls Hurdles  9.56  

Abbie Meck: B girls 1600  5:27.91  

Abbie Meck, Tyler Staton, Kristen Voelker, Maddie Stein: B girls 1600 relay  4:39.71  

Katelyn Shelton: C girls  100 13.62, C girls 200  28.69, C girls Long Jump  14'4

Cassie Ackemann: B girls High Jump  4'7

Joe Oard: A boys 400  54.87, A boys 800  2:06.85

Derek Creelman: A boys High Jump  5' 7

Tristen Shelton: C boys  400  64.15

Chris Anderson: C boys 800  2:27.4, C boys  1600  5:16.34  

Chris Anderson,  Alejandro Corona, Mateo Corona, Tristen Shelton:

C boys 1600 relay  4:38.38


Congratulations to the SLVMS Boys Volleyball Team 

Congratulations to the SLVMS Boys Volleyball team.  

The Panthers won the League Tournament this week to claim the League Title and finish a perfect 15-0 season.

Way to Go Panthers!



SLVMS Golf

The SLVMS Golf team will play in the League playoffs on Monday, May 20 at DeLaveaga.


 
Join the Panther Club!
All parents and guardians of our middle school students are welcomed as members of our nonprofit parent/teacher organization. Our members work closely with teachers, staff and students to help provide the highest educational experience, both academically and socially for SLVMS students.

Visit the Panther Club webpage
to learn how we support our students and staff
—and find out how you can help.
And please, join our email list!


Next Panther Club Meeting
TBD - 2013-14 School Year

In the Staff Lounge! Come join us! 



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 We welcome parents and family to a be a part of daily life here at school.
If you are interested in volunteering for lunch supervision 
or want to visit your child's classroom, 
we must ask that you follow a few safety procedures. All visitors must come to the main office to sign in, receive a visitors pass, and/or set up a classroom visit.
Click on the Link Below to view SLVMS Adult Safety Rules

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Click Here for SLVMS Panther Athletics Page


Click on the icon to go to Parent & Student Powerschool login

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DON'T FORGET to call the attendance line 
when your child will be absent.
SLVMS Attendance Line: 335-3812


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