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PTSO supports SunRidge through special events for our staff such as Welcome Back Breakfast & Teacher Appreciation Week, providing Grants for Special Programs created by our teachers for our students, and the Guardian Angel program for those in our school community that may need additional aid.

Please consider joining the PTSO. Click HERE to join via SchoolPay. Forms are available at the front office.

Be in the know with the important dates, events, and activities happening at SunRidge! Please sign up to receive the eBLAST weekly newsletter through this link.

The PTSO has a new Facebook page. Please click HERE and follow us on Facebook to stay updated.

Stay tuned for information about our next PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) meeting. Parents, teachers, staff, and students are invited to this meeting to learn about the PTSO and how you can become involved. Please email president@srmsptso.org for the link to the virtual meeting.

PTSO Planning for 2021-2022
The PTSO is planning for next school year, so if you are interested in getting involved in the PTSO for the upcoming school year, send your name and contact information to the Nominating Committee at nominations@srmsptso.org.

A Message from Principal McHale

Eagle Families,

We have made it to the end of the school year! It has been a year like none other and I thank you for entrusting your child(ren) to OCPS and SunRidge Middle School.

At this time final report cards will be available in Skyward on July 13^th. Please be sure to have paid any fines and returned any books as soon as possible. I will send another call out this summer when we have information on state test scores and reports.

Students in 6^th-8^th grade will be keeping their current device. Students moving to other OCPS schools do not need to do anything. Their device will transfer with them. Students leaving OCPS for any reason will need to turn their device in with their withdrawal. If your student’s laptop needs repair please fill out the student tech request as soon as possible to ensure the repair occurs before next school year. Be sure to charge your laptop every so often this summer so that the battery remains functional.

Returning 6^th and 7^th graders (next years 7^th & 8^th graders) can tentatively plan for schedule pick-up and walking classes on Thursday, August 5^th. More information to come later in the summer.

What time is it? Summer Reading time!! Orange County Public Schools is launching their Summer Reading challenge with Beanstack and Orange County Library Systems. This year, our theme is Tails and Tales. Students have the opportunity to read and log their minutes in Beanstack for a chance to win prizes! To find more information on this challenge, visit SummerReading.ocps.net. #OCPSreads

To the families of our eighth graders, I wish you and your child (ren) the very best in the future. We have truly persevered through a tough year to finish out their middle school experience! I look forward to seeing all of our Eagles walk across the stage at graduation in a few short years!

Follow SRMS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for summer updates. Have a safe and happy summer! Don’t forgot to relax, read and rest! See you in August.

Sincerely,

Mrs McHale, SRMS Principal

Spirit Wear Is Available!

Spirit wear can make great gifts for your student, teacher or staff. All orders are filled and available in the office for pick up, so can be done without the student knowing. Don't delay; order today at https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Spiritwear/MdvN.

8th Grade Parents

Please sign up for the West Orange HS PTSO newsletter so you don't miss out on important information that will be provided to help with the transition to WOHS. Click the link below:

http://eepurl.com/c0hSO9

West Orange High School is excited to once again offer a
music camp for our community!

When:
June 1-4 and June 7-10 from 9:00am-1:00pm at West Orange High School.
After-care is available until 4 pm for an additional charge.

Who:

All students entering grades 1-8 in the 2021-2022 school year!

What:
The West Orange Summer Music Camp is a two-week camp offering comprehensive music education by professional music educators and musicians in a fun, exciting, and positive environment for students entering grades 1-8.

Students entering grades 1-3 will participate in the Elementary Music Camp where they will receive instruction from certified elementary music educators in the areas of Orff, keyboards, singing, percussion, movement, dance and so much more! Students in elementary music will perform at the end of camp concert on Thursday, June 10 at 6 pm.

Students entering grades 4-8 will participate in Band Camp, regardless of prior music experience. Beginners will be provided with an instrument and all other students are expected to provide their own instrument (please inquire if you have an instrument concern). All students in Band Camp will receive individual, small group and large ensemble instruction, including full band, jazz bands and chamber ensembles. Students with no prior experience will start in beginning band. They will learn about and try all the different band instruments before selecting an instrument to learn at camp. Instruments available to learn at camp include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion. Students in beginning band will perform at the end of camp concert on Thursday, June 10 at 6 pm.

Students entering 7th grade will participate in 7th grade band and Camp Band. Students entering 8^th grade will participate in 8th grade band and Camp Band. These students will also get to elect to perform with a jazz band or a chamber ensemble. All these students will be reviewing concepts they learned in 6th and/or 7th grade, including scales, technique, tone, balance, blend and musicianship.

All students will perform in the camp concert on Thursday, June 10th at 6pm.

Fees:
The fee is $180 for the eight days of the West Orange Summer Music Camp. Lunch will be available for purchase. After-care is available for an additional $50 for the eight days (or $10 a day for individual days). No payment is necessary at the time of registration. The link to make payments will be made available in May.

Register:
Please visit www.westorangeband.com and click Summer Camp to register online. As mentioned above, there is no payment required at the time of registration, so reserve your child’s spot today! If you have questions or concerns, please contact West Orange High School Band Director and Camp Director, Ken Boyd at kenneth.boyd@ocps.net.

Don’t wait, please register today for this incredible experience!

OCPS has a wealth of information on their website to help your family navigate the upcoming school year. Please visit their website for extensive question and answer documents-www.ocps.net. You may also see helpful links to document son the OCPS webpage below.

Be in the know with the important dates, events, and activities happening at SunRidge! Please sign up to receive the PTSO eBLAST weekly newsletter through this link: http://eepurl.com/dEl0NX. You can also follow us on social media for up to date information.

Helpful Links-

Overview of instructional models- https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=1455756

LaunchEd-https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=88567

COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures Manuel- www.ocps.net

Skyward Information- https://www.ocps.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1158765

www.ocps.net

TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?

There are several places to find the Student Troubleshooting Technology Guide. It can be found on the SunRidge Middle School Home page sunridgems.ocps.net and on the Parent tab under Digital Technology.

Parents, please be sure your child's face mask fits properly and is worn correctly. The mask should cover both the nose and mouth at all times. If the mask is too big and tends to slide down, try twisting the ear loops to make it tighter across the face or tie a knot to shorten the loops.

Masks that are worn without covering the nose and mouth are not effective and put all at risk!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL POLICY

There are many volunteer opportunities here at SRMS! If you are looking to get involved please email volunteers@srmsptso.org to hear about the many different teacher, school and PTSO activities available. We appreciate all of our volunteers as they help to make our school a success!

All SunRidge Middle School volunteers including SAC and PTSO need to sign up for Additions. All volunteers must register and be approved through the ADDitions Program according to district procedures. Please complete this process ASAP. You will only hear back if there is a problem with your application. Once submitted, you may begin logging your volunteer hours.

Thank you to all of our volunteers!!

Stay tuned to learn when the first SAC (School Advisory Council) meeting of the year will be held. Usually our meetings are held in the SRMS Media Center. New members are invited to join the SAC...teachers, staff, parents, and community members. All parents are always welcome to SAC Meetings, but will need to be voted on to be a voting member of the School Advisory Council. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of what is going on at SunRidge Middle School and to have a voice in continuing the success.

SAC meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month.

SunRidge Middle School

Extra Curricular Clubs and Activities

Want to know more about how your student can get involved at SunRidge? Please check our listing of clubs on our website- www.sunridgems.ocps.net.

Interested in learning what After School Zone is all about? Watch our Middle School Director explain...

Boys & Girls Club After School Zone Virtual Programming Television Interview (BGCCF Marketing Youtube Video Link)

https://youtu.be/wAw3xvzo2lg

Come and join the fun!

You will register for Boys & Girls Club by following this link- http://www.bgcafterschoolzone.org/registration/

Click HERE for the upcoming week's schedule.

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OCPS 30-30 Rule

With the frequency of afternoon storms this time of year please familiarize yourself with OCPS's 30-30 Rule below.

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SunRidge Middle School PTSO

Be in the know with the important dates, events, and activities happening at SunRidge! Please sign up to receive the eBLAST weekly newsletter through this link: http://eepurl.com/dEl0NX.

Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening. By joining the SRMS PTSO on Remind, you’re choosing to receive messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with anyone else.

Text To: 81010

Message : @srmsptso

OCPS 2020-2021 School Calendar

CLICK HERE

We're off to a great start for the new school year, but it could be even better with YOUR help!! Sign up to be a part of your SunRidge Middle School Parent, Teacher and Student Organization now!

We Love our SRMS Faculty and Staff and we need you to make our PTSO even better! Sign up to be a part of your SunRidge Middle School Parent, Teacher and Student Organization now!

If you have any questions, please email

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