• Monday, January 31st
    B Day

    • The January winner of the Starmart gameroom after school with 3 of your friends is Hailey Ivancik from Mr. Johnson. Please come to Starmart to claim your prize. The raffle for the month of February is for dinner and dessert. You will win a McDonald's gift card and a Dairy Queen gift card.  

    • Attention Talent Show Cast!  There are rehearsals in the auditorium during 9th period this week.  Please check the Rehearsal Schedule on Google Classroom to see when you are scheduled to meet during 9th period. 

    • PE Make Ups will be Tuesday and Thursday this week.

    • Monday & Friday will 7th/8th grade Ping Pong Intramurals

    • Wednesday will be 6th grade Ping Pong Intramurals.

    • Congratulations to the following students for being SMS January Shining Stars:
      Grade 6: Eleanor Weaver, Emma Sommers, Phoebe Janetic
      Grade 7: Maggie Commisso, Cameron Pender
      Grade 8: Jenna Hunt, Autumn Guilfoyle, Leilah Badura, Kaylee Heppner, Ethan Sanchez
      The character trait for January was tolerance and integrity. Make sure to see Mrs. Bundrock during your lunch to receive a special recognition. February's character trait is self- control.
      Keep shining SMS.

    • Today is National Hot Chocolate Day!

    • Today's lunch is chicken patty.

    Thursday, January 27th
    A Day

    • Attention Talent Show Cast!  Rehearsals begin today.  Please see the rehearsal schedule in Google Classroom for your upcoming scheduled rehearsal dates!  See Mrs. Reddinger in D-24 if you have any questions.

    • There will be a 7th grade World Language club meeting today in F-18 today. See you 9th period!

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet today - Thursday, January 27th after school!  See you there!

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting today during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    • PE Make Ups will be offered today. Grades close on Friday.

    Wednesday, January 26th
    D Day

    • Good morning! Just a friendly reminder that when you receive Starbucks you should put your name on them immediately.  You are only allowed to spend your own Starbucks in Starmart.

    • Attention 6th & 7th Grade Band Students! Your winter concert is tonight!  You must arrive by 6:30. 6th Grade students meet in the cafeteria, 7th grade students meet in the band room and Mrs. Teichman's Jazz Ensemble will meet on the stage. See Mrs. Teichman with questions. 

    • Miss Arlotta's lessons for today are canceled. 

    • Attention art club members! Our next meeting will be today 9th period in either D-22 or E2. See you there! 

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet this Thursday, January 27th after school!  See you there!

    • Newspaper committee will be meeting today - Wednesday, January 26th in Room D-30- See Mr. Vittoria or Mrs. Pierce if you have any questions.  New members are always welcome.

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Thursday, January 27th during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    • PE Make Ups will be offered today and Thursday this week. Grades close on Friday.

    • 8th Grade Ping Pong Intramurals will be today.

    Tuesday, January 25th
    C Day

    • Attention art club members! Our next meeting will be this Wednesday 9th period in either D-22 or E2. See you there! 

    • Mrs. Niziol's SSA group will meet today in F-35 during 9th period. 

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet this Thursday, January 27th after school!  See you there!

    • Newspaper committee will be meeting Wednesday, January 26th in Room D-30- See Mr. Vittoria or Mrs. Pierce if you have any questions.  New members are always welcome.

    • There will be a student council meeting today - Tuesday, January 25th in F-23. 

    • Attention all Talent Show Cast Members!  Please check Google Classroom as soon as possible for a couple of new announcements and assignments.  

    • Attention Talent Show Cast Members who have rehearsal TODAY ONLY.  Today's rehearsal is going to be canceled and will be rescheduled for next Tuesday, February 1st.  Please check Google Classroom for the updated schedule of rehearsals.

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Thursday, January 27th during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    • PE Make Ups will be offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Grades close on Friday.

    • 8th Grade Ping Pong Intramurals will be Wednesday.

    • The wrestling team didn’t let the treacherous conditions stop them from traveling out to Frontier last night. Earning wins for the Spartans were Abraham Eckler, Julian Quiros, Kyle Eleey, and Connor Proefrock. 

    • If you pass by them in the hallway make sure to give Mr. Scully a happy birthday! 

    Monday, January 24th
    B Day

    • Newspaper committee will be meeting Wednesday, January 26th in Room D-30- See Mr. Vittoria or Mrs. Pierce if you have any questions.  New members are always welcome.

    • There will be a student council meeting Tuesday, January 25th in F-23. 

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Thursday, January 27th during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    • This announcement is for 6-8th grade girls who play or are interested in playing field hockey. There is a field hockey camp beginning February 20th and goes till March. The sessions are led by the Starpoint Girls JV  field hockey coach. This is a great opportunity to learn field hockey skills and see if it would be a sport that interests you. Also, this is a great opportunity for existing field hockey players to improve their skills! If you are interested in this camp please see Ms. Pelloth in the PE hallway for more information. 

    • PE Make Ups will be offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Grades close on Friday.

    • 8th Grade Ping Pong Intramurals will be Wednesday.

    • Congratulations to the JV cheerleaders on both placing 1st at this weekend’s competition at North Tonawanda! Your coaches are so proud of you! Next stop, ECICs!! 

    • During 9th period, you must report to a teacher's classroom or if an athlete sports study hall by 2:24. You cannot be wandering around the halls or sitting in the lobby without adult supervision. During 9th period, you should not be in the high school for any reason without a pass. 

    • If you are an athlete with a late practice, you must go home unless staying with a teacher. You are not permitted to stay in sports study hall and then take the zone bus if you have a late practice. 

    • Please obtain a bus pass from the teacher you are staying with 9th period.

    • The auditorium is not a hallway. You should not be using the auditorium to cross through the halls at any point during the day. Walk around. 

    • If you have any questions, please stop to see Dr. Gray or myself in the middle school office.  

    Friday, January 21st
    A Day

    • Newspaper committee will be meeting Wednesday, January 26th in Room D-30- See Mr Vittoria or Mrs Pierce if you have any questions.  New members are always welcome.

    • Attention Mrs. Naylor's general music students!  Please bring your chrome books to class. Again Mrs. Naylor's general music students, please bring chrome books to class. 

    • There will be a student council meeting Tuesday, January 25th in F-23. 

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Thursday, January 27th during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    • This announcement is for 6-8th grade girls who play or are interested in playing field hockey. There is a field hockey camp beginning February 20th and goes till March. The sessions are led by the Starpint Girls JV  field hockey coach. This is a great opportunity to learn field hockey skills and see if it would be a sport that interests you. Also, this is a great opportunity for existing field hockey players to improve their skills! If you are interested in this camp please see Ms. Pelloth in the PE hallway for more information. 

    • Yesterday the modified wrestling team traveled out to Iroquois. Earning wins for Starpoint were Abe Eckler, Julian Quiros, and Kyle Eleey. 

    • The girl's modified basketball team traveled to Amherst last night and improved their record to 4 and 3. The lady Spartans final score was 33 to 11. Scoring 8 points for the team was Ava O'Callaghan. Baylee Budz contributed 6 points. Scoring 4 points for the team was Maria squared. Stepping up to the foul line and scoring points for the team was Olivia Schmidt and Lilly Billanti. Great job girls!

    Thursday, January 20th
    D Day

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet today (Thursday) after school.  See you there!

    • Today's lunch will be hotdogs.

    • Newspaper committee will be meeting Wednesday, January 26th in Room D-30- See Mr Vittoria or Mrs Pierce if you have any questions.  New members are always welcome.

    • Attention Mrs. Naylor's general music students!  Please bring your chrome books to class. Again Mrs. Naylor's general music students, please bring chrome books to class. 

    • There will be PE Make Ups today. You must sign in before 8th period.

    • Attention all girls trying out for JV and Varsity softball.  There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Thursday, January 27th during 9th period in room N-22 (HS).  Bring something to write with.

    Wednesday, January 19th
    C Day

    • Today's lunch will be chicken tacos.

    • There will be PE Make Ups today and tomorrow this week. You must sign in before 8th period 

    • There will be a student council meeting Tuesday, January 25th in F-23. 

    Friday, January 14th
    B Day

    • Attention 6th graders: you will be meeting your 8th grade WEB Leaders at your small group location for today's homeroom meeting. Please bring your device and a pencil.

    • Please wish the Starpoint JV cheerleaders GOOD LUCK on their first competition this Sunday at Orchard Park. Good Luck, you got this!

    • The JV girls basketball team moved to 8-1 with a 58-30 win over West Seneca East. Cloe Darlak closed the game out with strong defense and added 2 points and a couple assists.

    Thursday, January 13th
    A Day

    • Let's root the Buffalo Bills on for their first playoff game against the New England Patriots. On Friday, wear your best Buffalo Bills apparel. No worries if you do not have Buffalo Bills apparel, wear red, white, and blue. Go Bills!

    • Attention 6th graders: you will be meeting your 8th grade WEB Leaders at your small group location for Friday's homeroom meeting. You can have your device with you at this meeting.

    • Web leaders: we will meet in F-4 during lunch today

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet today after school - see you there!

    Wednesday, January 12th
    D Day

    • Attention Talent Show Cast Members! Please see Mrs. Reddinger in D-24 immediately after announcements.

    • Any girl who is trying out for VARSITY softball only, please see Coach Hill in the high school some time this week to pick up an important sheet to take home.

    • Congratulations to the following students for being SMS December Shining Stars:
      Grade 6: Cassandra Austin, Maxwell Fedder, Simrat Kaur, Rocco Prezioso
      Grade 7:Peter McGrath, Jace Ruffino, Ani Sommers
      Grade 8:Abigail Campbell, Rebecca Danwin, Sadie Eiss, Connor Proefrock, Natalie Prosser
      The character trait for December was fairness and justice. Make sure to see Mrs. Bundrock during your lunch to receive a special recognition. January's character trait is tolerance and unprejudiced.
      Keep shining SMS.

    • A few reminders about the expectations at the Middle School:

      Masking Expectations- Mask should be worn at all times. Properly wearing a mask is covering your nose and mouth.

      Cell Phones- you are not permitted to use your cell phone in the building except in the cafeteria and/or study hall to listen to music only.

      Hats or having your hoods up is not permitted to wear in the building.

      If you receive a referral for any of the following expectations, progressive consequences will follow.

      If you have any questions, please stop by the middle school office to see Dr. Gray or myself.

    Tuesday, January 11th
    C Day

    • Mrs. Fanara's SSA group will meet Thursday after school - see you there!

    • Games & Activities will be today in room F-29. Bring a game or activity if you would like!
       
    • The Junior High Jazz Ensemble (Grades 8 & 9) will hold a MANDATORY Dress rehearsal tomorrow (WEDS) at 6:45 am on the Middle School Auditorium Stage!  See you there! 

    • Attention Talent Show Cast Members!  Please see Mrs. Reddinger in D-24 immediately after announcements. 

    • The JV girls basketball team moved to 7-1 with a 44-24 win over Iroquois last night. Natalie Prezioso led the way with 12 points. Lauren Serena hit a big three, and Cloe Darlak helped close the game out.

    Monday, January 10th
    B Day

    • Do you like to eat snacks and read with your friends? If so, join Mrs. Niziol and Mrs. Fanara in Book Club today, January 10th in Mrs. Fanara's room after school.

    • Mr. Volpe's Lessons are cancelled today.

    • Games & Activities will be Tuesday, January 11 in room F-29. Bring a game or activity if you would like!

    • The girls modified basketball team improved their record on Saturday to 3 and 2. The Lady Spartans beat West Seneca East 37- 12. Scoring 9 points for the team was 8th grader Maria Giomundo and 8th grader Jade Goranites with 8 points. Scoring 4 points each for the team was Becca Danwin and Baylee Budz. Scoring 2 points each for the girls was Olivia Schmidt, Kennedy Szpilewski, Torri Kowaleski, Maddie Walby, and Hadley Griesmer. Great job girls! The girls will be traveling tonight to Williamsville East to battle the flames.

    Thursday, January 6th
    D Day

    • The Starmart raffle for January will be for you and 3 friends to spend a 9th period of your choice in the game room.

    • Do you like to eat snacks and read with your friends? If so, join Mrs. Niziol and Mrs. Fanara in Book Club on Monday, January 10th in Mrs. Fanara's room after school. Smur-ith-i-ca, don't forget to bring the snack!

    • Mrs. Fanara’s SSA meeting is canceled today.

    • Mrs. Teichman's jazz ensemble will rehearse on Friday this week. Students must bring their talent show permission slip if they have not turned it in yet. Please see Mrs. Teichman if you need another copy.

    • Let's help the Buffalo Bills secure the division by beating the Jets on Sunday! On Friday, wear your best Buffalo Bills apparel. No worries if you do not have Buffalo Bills apparel, wear red, white, and blue. Go Bills!

    Wednesday, January 5th
    C Day

    • The Starmart raffle for January will be for you and 3 friends to spend a 9th period of your choice in the game room.

    • Attention students: Sports study hall is moved to the auditorium for today, Wednesday, January 5.

    • Attention Talent Show cast members. Please check your Google Classroom for the rehearsal schedule and reminders. Patron forms for the program are due next Wednesday!

    • Let's help the Buffalo Bills secure the division by beating the Jets on Sunday! On Friday, wear your best Buffalo Bills apparel. No worries if you do not have Buffalo Bills apparel, wear red, white, and blue. Go Bills!

    Tuesday, January 4th
    B Day

    • Attention Mrs. Norwood's safe school ambassador family group, we will meet today after school!

    • Attention Talent Show Cast Members! Please see Google Classroom for the latest reminders and rehearsal schedule. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Reddinger in D-24.

    • The Junior High Jazz Ensemble (Grades 8 & 9) will rehearse tomorrow (WEDS) at 6:45 am in L4- See you there!

    • Congratulations to this month's featured artist of the month: Val Greco! Be sure to check out Val's digital artwork outside of the main office!

    • Today is national spaghetti day.

    Monday, January 3rd
    A Day

    • Do you like to eat snacks and read with your friends? If so, join Mrs. Niziol and Mrs. Fanara in Book Club after school today in Mrs. Fanara's room!

    • The JV girls basketball team moved to 6-0 over the break. Beating Kenmore East, 34-11 and Kenmore West 53-21. Over the 2 game stretch Natalie Prezioso scored 14 and Lauren Serena scored 7. They are home tomorrow against Williamsville East!

    • Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! After announcements, please report to the Middle School Lobby.

      6th grade - Maeve DeLabio
      7th grade - Ryan Hutton
      8th grade - Sylvia Kay
      We are so proud of all our candidates!