Our Community Action Club has adopted Fire Station 15 in Santa Barbara and will be bringing goodies, cards, and our gratitude to the firefighters over the next few months. Today they delivered this "thank you" sign, "SB Strong" t-shirts and homemade cookies, brownies and scones. Our students also did a "gratitude go 'round" to share their thanks for all our first responders do for our community. Go CAC!
IT'S THE SCOOP for February 8,  2018
Your weekly eNews from Santa Barbara Middle School
HELP THE CANTIN FAMILY
Many of you have asked if the Cantin family needs anything other than meals. They have asked for gift cards so they can replace basics. They are now connected with the Santa Barbara Support Network which matches families with gift cards and any other needs. The Cantins are family #37 (to protect their privacy). However, donors are encouraged to send notes or cards with their gifts. The link is  here .  Scroll down to the bottom to to find #37!

BUCKET BRIGADE
As many of you know, Abe Powell is leading the charge on the volunteer crew. We will not be organizing an official SBMS work party but if you would like to volunteer on an individual basis, please visit the website:  www.santabarbarabucketbrigade.org
UPCOMING EVENTS (see details below)
Tuesday, February 13 : 9th Grade Shakespeare Performance, 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 15 : No School
Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19: Presidents Weekend (No School)
Thursday, February 22: PA Parking Lot Coffee, 8:30 am
Friday, February 23: Contracts Due for Returning Families
Wednesday, February 28: 6/7 Grade Academic Fair ( 6th grade starts at  6 pm , 7th grade starts at  6:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 6 : 8th Grade Academic Fair, 6:30-8 pm
Important Links

Parent Association Contacts 

Parent Association Chair

Vice-Chair

Co-Secretary
Jill Sagner 

6th Grade Class Reps

7th Grade Class Reps
 
8th Grade Class Reps

9th Grade Class Reps
If you are interested in available positions in the PA, please contact Heather Copp. Thank you.
Contact SBMS
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Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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NEWS FROM SBMS
TEEM PRESS GOES TO SBIFF!
The SBMS Teen Press has been on duty covering the Santa Barbara International Film Festival as accredited reporters. This is Festival #33, Teen Press Team 38, and the 12th year of the TEEN PRESS. One 6th grader, five 7th graders, one new 8th grader, and three veteran reporter 9th graders have been interviewing actors, directors, producers and filmmakers of all stripes (think 10-10-10), as well as award winners on the red carpet, for the last week, with 3 days to go. Catch their exploits on the  SBMS Teen Press YouTube channel or  sbmsteenpress.org!

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS GOING ON THE MARCH TRIP
Buying new equipment for the March trips?  Take a few minutes to write your child's name on EVERYTHING going on a trip so they will be reunited with lost items fast and you won't have to buy an item twice! Looking for washable name labels? Two options are here and here.  
HELPFUL LINKS
SBMS CARES
Our SBMS community is here to support our school families who were affected or displaced by last month's tragic events. The resources available through the generous offers of our community that include housing, services, and donations are listed  here .  Thank you to everyone who has offered your assistance during this time of need. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support.

If you are in need of any support (truly, there is no request too small!), please reach out to  Victoria . If you are able to provide additional resources similar to the ones listed or have other available ways to help, please contact  Phoebe .

FROM THE NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK
A great list of resources can be found here.

HOSPICE OFFERING COUNSELING
Hospice of Santa Barbara has free counseling services; details are  here.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EVACUATION MAP
Interactive map provided by SB County can be found here.
DELI NEWS
SANDWICHES THIS FRIDAY
Pulled Pork sandwiches this week instead of tri-tip. Smoky delicious pulled pork in a french roll with poppy seed slaw. Yummmmm!

FREE SNACK REMINDER
Reminder to families who haven't provided free snack to check when they are signed up here. 
FROM THE LIBRARY
SNEAK PEEK!  SBMS COMMUNITY READS
Great ready for grown-ups; join the conversation!
 
Empty Mansions:The Mysterious Life of Hugette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Dedman

Copies will be available for sale beginning Monday, February 26.  Discussion will take place on Wednesday evening, April 18.
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Dear Parents,

Thank you for joining us at the PA meeting on Wednesday for the presentation of "Transition Years-Parenting Boys into Men" by Dr. Steve Smith.
 
Have you seen those awesome  SB STRONG T-shirts the school is selling for a minimum donation of $20?  All of the profits go directly to Montecito families affected by the mudslides and fires, friends & families in our SBMS community. I wear mine with pride!  Get yours today and pick up one for a friend to show support for our SB STRONG community!
 
A friend shared with me this article titled " How To Help a Friend Who Lost Their Home In A Fire." It is such a great reference of what "to do" and what "not to do" when helping those who have lost homes and are trying to rebuild their lives.  Please take a minute to read and share with those who can benefit.
 
Parent Cocktail Party in March
Let's start getting excited for the all-school Parent Cocktail Party during the March Trips! Exact date TBD, but you don't want to miss it... More details to come.

Songfest Update
Getting excited about Songfest in April? We are! This event is an SBMS favorite not to be missed...all about the spirit of courage, talent and having fun. We want you to help us create the best Songfest ever. Volunteers needed to help with bake sale and merchandise sale as well as stage crew, set-up and clean-up. Please contact  heathercopp@yahoo.com if you would like a larger role as a Songfest volunteer.
 
Important Parking Procedures
Please DO NOT park on APS and have your child meet you up there under any circumstances!  The safety of your kids is our number one priority and if they are waiting for you on APS or crossing the street to get in your car...that is NOT safe!
 
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, February 15 - Monday, February 19th: 
No School
Thursday February 22:  Parent Parking Lot Coffee, 8:30 am
 
With Love and Gratitude,
Parent Association Chair
SUNRISE SWIM
JOIN US!
Please join us for our regular Sunrise Swim on Friday, February 9, at 6:45 am at Leadbetter Beach. Donuts and coffee provided; please bring a mug and $2 suggested donation for donuts.

To sign up to bring donuts for any of the Friday morning swims, please visit here.
ON THE HORIZON
MARCH 2018
Friday, March 16: Early Dismissal at 2 pm
Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23: Spring Expeditions
Monday, March 26 - Friday, March 30 :  Spring Break

APRIL 2018
Monday, April 2 :  Classes Resume
Friday, April 13 :  3rd Trimester Fri. Electives Begin
Saturday, April 28 :  Songfest

MAY 2018
Saturday, May 5 : Annual Spring Dinner &  Auction
Wednesday, May 9: Early Dismissal
Friday, May 11: Drama Performance
Saturday, May 12: Drama Performance
Friday, May 25:  2 pm Early Dismissal
Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Holiday; 9th Grade Departs for End of the Year Expedition
Tuesday, May 29: 8th Grade Departs
Wednesday, May 30: 6/7 Departs for End of the Year Expedition

JUNE 2018
Friday, June 8: All Grades Return from Expeditions
Monday, June 11: Recuperation Day (No School) 
Tuesday, June 12:  No Class
Wednesday, June 13: Last Day of School, 6/7 Media Presentation
Thursday, June 14: 8/9 Media Presentation
Friday, June 15: Rites of Passage

ONLINE CALENDAR
We recommend that you bookmark the calendar link, Click  here  to get the school calendar. You can also add the SBMS calendar to your Google calendar!