PTA PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT SMS
PTA Meetings
The goal of SMS PTA is "To have a lifetime impact on every student at SMS."
Please join us in building assets for all SMS students. The membership dues for the SMS PTA are $6.50. Moms, Dads,
Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are encouraged to join. Each family who joins the PTA will receive a student handbook/directory.
SMS PTA holds 4 Regular Meetings each school year, most in
conjuction with a student program (Choir, band, etc). The first meeting will be held August 18 at
6:00p.m.
fIf you have any questions about
PTA, please contact SMS PTA President, Kristin Wheeler. Reflections Program 2011-12
The Reflections Program is a way to creatively express yourself through
the arts. The works are judged by their creativity, originality, and mastery of media, but most importantly on interpretation
of theme.
This
years theme is "Diversity Means..."
Categories include: Literature, Music Composition,
Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film/Video Production
Due Date: TBD
Activity
Night
Activity Night provides an opportunity for students of SMS
to socialize in a well chaperoned atmosphere. Activities include music, food, carnival games, basketball & volleyball.
If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone, please contact an SMS PTA officer.
There are 2 scheduled Activity Nights during the school year. The "Back to School Bash" is September
16th from 4:00 - 6:00pm.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN PROMPTLY FOLLOWING THESE EVENTS!
Once students have entered the building for Activity Night, they will not be allowed to leave until the conclusion
of the event, unless a parent comes inside to pick them up.
Tickets may be purchased during
lunch on the week of Activity Night for $5, or at the door. Concessions are also available for purchase. Contact
PTA board member Sue Sherman for more information.
Box Tops For Education
Please consider purchasing and saving General
Mills & Betty Crocker products which are part of the "Labels for Education" program; clip the boxtop coupons
& help us earn $$$ for SMS. Please place them in the box located in the
office.
Rawkin' Raiders
This
spirit club is open to 7th & 8th graders. Students attend after school games & run our pep rallies.
Schoolwide, the grade level with the highest attendance at sporting and other events during the year wins prizes.
Raider Buck Store
A "shopping opportunity" run by PTA volunteers once every six weeks after
school. Students earn Raider Bucks from teachers & administrators throughout the year and use them
to purchase items at the store. Items include snack foods, gum, drinks and other goodies. Contact PTA
board member Amy Turner for more information. Environmental Education
Texas PTA Environmental
Awareness Program entries based on the year's chosen theme are due in February of each year. The goal of the program/contest
is to encourage students to become aware of environmental issues and to creatively express these issues to others. Winners
are chosen at local, council, area and state levels. For more information visit the Texas PTA Environmental Site (members
only site) Please contact Shantelle Camungol if you need more information or have
any questions. 
