SANDERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

AND THE SMS PTO PROUDLY PRESENT

SMS PARENT NIGHT

Accommodating Your Childs Needs What can your childs teacher
implement within the classroom to ensure their needs are met?
Presented by Loretta Richey, Special Education Teacher & Sharon
Wormley, Special Education Teacher.
Book Fair Please visit this informative session on the Sanders
Middle School Book Fair. Read Everyday, Lead a Better Life!
Presented by Vickie Culbertson, SMS Librarian.
Career Development in Middle School Come learn about some of
the great opportunities awaiting your child in career development
and why we have career development in middle schools. You will get
access to a great resource, whether you are wanting to assist your child in career exploration and
planning or YOU are needing some career advice. Presented by Kimberly Dunlap, Career
Development Coordinator.
C-SPAN Student Cam Competition Our 8th Grade Students will be entering this competition and
competing for a variety of national scholarships. This workshop will provide parents with the
information needed for completion of the project. Presented by Jamie Edwards, 8th Grade ELA
Teacher and Wes Dove, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
Interactive Note Booking A new method of how note booking will be incorporated into the
classroom. Presented by Courtney Coffey, 6th Math Teacher & Leeann Dickey, Montessori Math
Teacher.
Interactive Science Note Books "Your Key To Success in Science! Presented by Shirley Jefferson,
6th Grade Science Teacher and Michelle Inglesby, 7th Grade Science Teacher.
Internet Intervention This session will provide information on suggested websites to assist with
building math skills. Presented by Yolanda Aiken, 8th Grade Math Teacher.
Lego League Robotics Would you like to know more about the Robotics Team here at Sanders? Come
to this meeting to get more information. Presented by Teresa Tollison, 8th Grade Science Teacher.
Making Algebra Easy Through Hands-On Equations A valuable and enjoyable hands-on approach
to algebra for the pre-algebra student. Presented by Sharon Vincent, 7th Grade Math Teacher.


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6:00-6:10 Welcome In
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6:15-6:30 Session One
6:35-6:50 Session Two
6:50-7:30 Open House
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Montessori in the Middle School Informative session
about the Montessori education philosophy followed by a
Q&A session. Presented by Robin OBryant, Montessori
ELA Teacher & Faythe Prince, Montessori Science
Teacher.
Strategies for Close Reading Close reading is when
students carefully and purposeful read to uncover layers
of meaning that lead to deep comprehension. It requires
students to interact with the text via questioning,
highlighting, and annotating. Presented by Courtney
Giles, Reading Specialist.
Study Island Study Island is an internet based, fun study
place for ELA, math, science, & social studies using games and quizzes to help student's
testing skills & scores. Presented by Linda Gates, 6th Grade ELA Teacher.
Why Do We Study Social Studies? Social Studies isn't just history, its everything! We
discuss things on how to become a better citizen and we learn about the past to make better
decisions in the future. We also discuss diplomacy and international relations. Presented by
Michael Waldrop, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher & Erica Shuler, 7th Grade ELA Teacher.
Social Media Monitoring 94% of children between the ages of 12-18 use social media sites
or apps including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr on a daily basis. What can you do
to keep your child safe on these sites? Presented by Brandon Addy, Instructional Coach &
Jody Bagwell, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
SMS Parent Night Pizza Supper
5-6 PM






Includes:
1 Slice Pizza Plate w/ Cookie, Drink $4.00
2 Slice Pizza Plate w/ Cookie, Drink $5.00
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6:35-6:50 Session Two
6:50-7:30 Open House
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Sanders Middle School
A School of Excellence
A Rated School 2012, 2013
Making Middle Grades Work School
Palmetto Silver Award
2013 LD55 Teacher of the Year
Region Academic Bowl Champions
2012, 2013
2012-2013 District Science Fair
Winners: Overall, 1st, and 3rd
4 National Career Development Poetry
Regional Winners
2013 Little River Conference Football
Championship
2013 Little River Conference Girls
Basketball Championship
2013 Little River Conference Boys
Basketball Runner-Up
Monthly iRead Celebrations
Monthly Behavior Benchmark Rewards
by Grade
Student Of The Month Program
Be Here To Take Out Program
TorNERDos Robotics Team
South Carolina Junior Book Award
Banner Participants
Homework Passes

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Stop by the PTO table as you leave to pick up your passes.
Stop by the PTO table if you are interested in joining the PTO.
Sanders Middle School
Main Entrance
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Storage
Cafeteria
Courtyard
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Auditorium
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Mens RR Womens RR
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Library/
Media Center
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Career/
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