September 2023 Newsletter
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
9/1 – No School
9/2 – Cross Country @ Soda Springs 9am
9/4 – No School/Labor Day
9/6 – Volleyball @ SVMS 4pm
9/7 – 7th/8th Football @ Big Piney (B only) 4pm
9/7 – 7th/8th Football @ SVMS (A only) 4pm
9/7 – Volleyball @ Laketown 4pm
9/8 – Cross Country @ Rock Springs (Western Wyoming College) 4pm
9/9- Volleyball @ Pocatello 9am
9/12 – 7th Football @ Jackson 4pm
9/12 – 8th Football @ SVMS 4pm
9/12 – Volleyball @ SVMS (7th B Only) 4pm
9/14 – Volleyball @ Kemmerer (B only) 4pm
9/14 – Cross Country @ SVMS 4:00 pm
9/14 – 7th Football @ SVMS 4pm
9/14 – 8th Football @ Green River 4pm
9/15 – No School
9/16 – Cross Country @ Montpelier (North Beach) 11am
9/16 – Volleyball @ Jackson (B ony) 11am
9/20 – 7th Football @ SVMS 4:00 pm
9/20 – Volleyball @ SVMS (A only) 4pm
9/21 – Cross Country @ Lyman High School 4pm
9/21 – Volleyball @ SVMS 4pm
9/23 – Volleyball @ Rock springs 10am
9/23 – 7th Football @ Rock Springs 10am
9/23 – 8th Football @ SVMS 10am
9/26 – Volleyball @ SVMS 4pm
9/27 – Cross Country @ Evanston (Bear Meadows) 4pm
9/28 – 7th Football @ Green River 4pm
9/28 – 8th Football @ SVMS 4pm
9/28 – Volleyball @ Pinedale 4pm
9/30 – Volleyball @ SVMS 10am
9/30 – Volleyball @ SVMS 1pm
Stay Connected with SVMS
Like us on Facebook – Star Valley Middle School @svmswarriors
Follow us on Instagram – starvalleymiddleschool
Visit our website – svms.lcsd2.org
*Changes to schedules and events at SVMS are posted on these sites regularly
Recognizing Positive Behavior at SVMS
Recognizing positive behaviors in middle school students is important as it not only cultivates a supportive and encouraging learning environment but also lays the foundation for their personal and social development. By acknowledging and celebrating positive actions such as kindness, empathy, leadership, and academic achievements, educators and parents reinforce these behaviors as desirable and integral to one’s character. Positive recognition boosts students’ self-esteem, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation to consistently exhibit constructive conduct. Furthermore, acknowledging their efforts and accomplishments helps in building a strong sense of belonging and connection within the school community, thereby reducing instances of negative behavior and fostering a positive school culture. Ultimately, recognizing positive behaviors empowers middle school students to become responsible, confident, and socially adept individuals, contributing positively to both their immediate surroundings and their future endeavors.
These include:
Classy Tickets
Monthly Celebrations
Positive Behavior Drawings
Warrior Clan
VFW – Patriot’s Pen 2023-2024 Theme:
“How are you inspired by America?”
Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2023
Patriotic Written Essay Competition Grand Prize: $5,000 Award
Football Schedule
Sept 7 – SVMS @ Big Piney (B only), 4pm
Sept 7 – EMS @ SVMS (A only), 4pm
Sept 12 – SVMS 7th @ Jackson, 4pm
Sept 12 – Jackson 8th @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 14 – Green River 7th @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 14 – SVMS 8th @ Green River, 4pm
Sept 20 – Cokeville 7th @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 23 – SVMS 7th @ Rock Springs, 10am
Sept 23 – Rock Springs 8th @ SVMS, 10am
Sept 28 – SVMS 7th @ Green River, 4pm
Sept 28 – Green River 8th @ SVMS, 4pm
Oct 3 – SVMS @ DMS (A only), 4pm
7th Coaches: Kade Wilkes – Jeff Anderson – Josh Winder – Isaac Mayes
8th Coaches: Joe Hale – Kevin Waldron – Jeff Greenwood – Luke Lorimer
Volleyball Schedule
Sept 6 – Green River @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 7 – SVMS @ Laketown, 4pm
Sept 9 – SVMS @ Pocatello, 9am
Sept 12 – Jackson Classical 7th @ SVMS, (B only) 4pm
Sept 14 – SVMS @ Kemmerer (B only), 4pm
Sept 16 – SVMS @ Jackson (B only), 11:00am
Sept 20 – Bear Lake @ SVMS (A only), 4pm
Sept 21 – Jackson @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 23 – SVMS @ Rock Springs. 10am
Sept 26 – Cokeville @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 28 – SVMS @ Pinedale, 4pm
Sept 30 – Lyman @ SVMS, 10am
Sept 30 – Mtn. View @ SVMS, 1pm
Oct 5 – SVMS @ Evanston, 4pm
Oct 6 – SVMS @ Pinedale (A only), 9am
Coaches: Kalin Schwab – Makena Johnson – Melissa Hyde
Cross Country Schedule
Sept 2 – SVMS @ Soda Springs, 9am
Sept 8 – SVMS @ Rock Springs (Western Wyoming College), 4pm
Sept 14 – Cross Country @ SVMS, 4pm
Sept 16 – SVMS @ Montpelier (North Beach), 11am
Sept 21 – SVMS @ Lyman (High School), 4pm
Sept 27 – SVMS @ Evanston (Bear Meadows), 4pm
Oct 5 – SVMS @ Mtn View (Fort Bridger Historical Site), 4pm
Coaches: Joe Wetzel – Alex Scharmann
Digital Citizenship and Cell Phones at SVMS
SVMS cell phone policy will include a “Digital Citizenship” course, a program designed to teach kids the skills they need to be safe and smart on digital devices. The classes began the first week of school and when complete each child will receive a sticker that verifies they have learned the skills to be a responsible digital device user. At this point, they will be “certified” to use a digital device at school during approved times and in designated areas.
Digital Citizenship means being smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave. Parents who are involved with the online/phone safety conversation at home are essential to our efforts to help all students at the school learn the lessons of safety and etiquette in the digital world. Here are some areas to focus on with your child.
Protect themselves from digital threats, including bullies and scams
Get smart about sharing: what, when and with whom
Be kind and respectful toward other people especially on social media
Ask for help from a parent or other adult with tricky situations
