Jaguars, don't forget that our Math NC Check-In is on Wednesday!
Happy New Year to our Jaguar family! We are looking forward to seeing our students return to school on Monday, January 6!

Basketball tryouts are this week! Girls tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Boys tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday. Tryouts are until 4pm each day. Students interested in trying out must have your required paperwork uploaded into Dragonfly online before tryouts begin.

SEMS Cheerleading tryouts will take place December 9-12. Any students interested in trying out must have your required paperwork uploaded into the Dragonfly system online. If you have any questions, please see Coach Pizzino. Good luck to those participating!
Jaguars, don't forget that we will be on Thanksgiving break November 27-29! Please enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Don't forget! Thursday is the last day of the quarter. NO SCHOOL for students on Oct 11 and Oct 14 - both are teacher workdays.
Jaguars United for Western NC! From October 7-10, SEMS will be collecting money and change to assist families affected by Hurricane Helene. All donations will go to the American Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse, two organizations that are directly assisting families with recovery and relief efforts. Drop your money and change in the buckets at lunch, in the car line, or in the main office. Let's show them how much the Jaguars care!
7th Grade Social-- this Friday from 2-4pm! All rides must be on campus by 4:00pm sharp!

School is Closed 9/27/24 due to impending Hurricane Helene

Don't forget! Start With Hello Spirit Week is Sept 16-20! For Marvelous Monday, dress like a superhero! Tuesday is Heritage Day - wear clothing that represents your culture. More daily themes coming soon!

Our boys' Cross Country team has placed FIRST in our first two meets of the season. Way to go, Jags!

Progress Reports will come home with all students on Wednesday, September 11. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
SMILE! Picture Day is coming on September 12! Info coming home this week with all students.

SEMS Athletes and Families: Please remember that whenever the temperature is above 90 degrees or if the temperature is close and the humidity is high enough, then practices and games will be cancelled for that day. If that is the case, we will communicate with our students and parents. Go Jags!

SEMS Students - Get ready for the iReady Diagnostic tests this week! Math will be on 8/28 and Reading will be on 8/29. Remember, beat your end-of-year score from last year by 10 points and get a ticket to the iReady Glow Bingo Party! Let's do this!

Flag Football starts this week! Tryouts are open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Tryouts will take place on Wednesday, Aug 28 and Thursday, Aug 29. Be sure to have all of your required paperwork uploaded in the Dragonfly system ahead of time. Good luck!
Cross Country and Boys Soccer tryouts will be Wednesday, Aug 21 and Thursday, Aug 22 from 2-4pm. Tryouts are open to 6-8 graders. You must have a completed, valid physical uploaded in the Dragonfly system online. Please see Coach Pizzino or Mrs. Griffin for more details.
Baseball and Softball tryouts are on Monday, Aug 19 and Tuesday, Aug 20, from 2-4pm. Tryouts are open to 6-8 graders. You must have a completed, valid physical uploaded in the Dragonfly system online. Please see Coach Pizzino or Mrs. Griffin for more details.
Check out our district's new electronics policy!



