<![CDATA[Sutter Middle School]]> http://www.sutterminers.com/ sNews CMS <![CDATA[End of the Year Schedule]]> Wednesday, June 9th
  • 8th Grade Marine World/Six Flags Trip

    • Thursday, June 10th

  • Last regular school day.

    • Friday, June 11th

  • 1/2 Day Schedule
  • Final Exams - Periods 1 & 2
  • Period 1 - 8:19 - 10:09
  • Period 2 - 10:29 - 12:19
  • Yearbooks passed out in cafe at 12:19

    Monday, June 14th

  • 1/2 Day Schedule
  • Final Exams - Periods 3 & 4
  • Period 3 - 8:19 - 10:09
  • Period 4 - 10:29 - 12:19

    Tuesday, June 15th

  • 1/2 Day Schedule
  • Final Exams - Periods 5 & 6
  • Period 5 - 8:19 - 10:09
  • Period 6 - 10:29 - 12:19
  • 8th Grade Graduation Dance 7-10pm (Sutter 8th Graders Only - No Guests)

    Wednesday, June 16th

  • 1/2 Day Schedule
  • Awards Assembly in Gymnasium
  • All Students Report to 1st Period at 8:19
  • 7th Grade Assembly - 8:30-9:30
  • 8th Grade Assembly - 9:50-11:00
  • 8th Grade Graduation Rehearsal 11:15-12:19
  • (7th Graders return to 4th Period Classes)

    Thursday, June 17th

  • 1/2 Day Schedule
  • Last Day of School
  • All Students Report to 4th Period at 8:19
  • 7th Grade Picnic 8:30-12:19 (@ McKinley Park)
  • 8th Grade Graduation 10:00 (in quad area)
  • Please arrive early as parking is limited and to get prefered seating. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:38:23 +0000 http://www.sutterminers.com/end-of-the-year/end-of-the-year-schedule/ http://www.sutterminers.com/end-of-the-year/end-of-the-year-schedule/ <![CDATA[Registration]]> Student Registration Information 2010-11 School Year

    Open Enrollment Registration

    The Open Enrollment application process for SCUSD and Sutter Middle School is February 16 - 28, 2010. Please return to our home page and click on the link for open enrollment.

    Once accepted to Sutter via Open Enrollment, registration for Open Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year will take place April 12th through April 30th in the second floor office at Sutter Middle School.

    The best times to enroll are from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The following documents are needed:

    1. The Open Enrollment Acceptance Letter

    2. One proof of address----such as a City of Sacramento utility bill, a rental statement, a mortgage statement, a property tax bill or a paycheck statement

    3. Latest sixth grade report card showing both first and second trimester grades

    4. Last year’s STAR report

    (These last two documents may be obtained from your child’s elementary school office or teacher)

    We do not need the birth certificate or immunization record if your child is currently attending a Sacramento City Unified School District school.

    Neighborhood Registration

    If you live in the Sutter Middle School attendance area, please come to the school during the month of May to register your child for 7th or 8th grade.

    The best times to come to register are between 9 and 11 a.m. or 1 and 3 p.m. The following documents are needed:

    1. Two proofs of address---such as a City of Sacramento utility bill, a rental statement, a mortgage statement, a property tax bill or a paycheck statement with your name on the documents.

    2. Latest sixth grade report card showing both the first and second trimester grades

    3. Last year’s STAR test report results

    You may obtain the sixth grade report card and STAR test report from your child’s elementary school teacher or school office.

    If you are new to the Sacramento City Unified School District, you will also need to bring a copy or original of your childs’ birth certificate and an immunization record.

    Please click on the following link to determine your home school based on your residential address.

    Any questions or changes in address / telephone number, please call Maggi Slayton, Office Technician at 264-4362 or send her an email to maggi-slayton@sac-city.k12.ca.us. ]]>     Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:26:58 +0000 http://www.sutterminers.com/registration/registration/ http://www.sutterminers.com/registration/registration/     <![CDATA[Academic Support]]> Academic Support

    Student & Parent Expectations

    Students are provided a student planner at the beginning of the school year. Core teachers teach and encourage students to write their daily homework, long-term assignments, and upcoming tests in their daily planner. Parents should check their student's planner on a nightly basis to ensure homework has been completed. Parents should also check the homework and follow-up with their student to ensure it was turned in each day.

    Top Misconceptions Told to Parents

  • "I don't have homework" - Most students will have homework on a nightly basis, approximately 20-30 minutes on average per class.

  • "I already did my homework" - Parents should check students' planners and homework on a daily basis to ensure it's complete and assignments are up to date.

  • "My homework isn't part of my grade" - Homework is included in every students' final grade. This is new for our 7th grade students as homework was not a part of their grade in elementary school.

  • "Nobody will help me" - Every teacher on campus has tutoring times. Students can even ask other teachers for help and the library is open Monday - Thursday until 3:30 for tutoring and a quiet place to study.

    Backpack Club

    The Backpack Club students meet with their advisors most Thursdays at lunchtime. Students receive help in organization, long term planning, study strategies, and task completion. Students can either join the Backpack Club or they may be recommended by one of their teachers for additional support. The students in BPC receive awards and incentives for successful completion of a semester long program. Mrs. Anderson, school counselor, is the contact person for the BPC. 916-264-4150 ext 1022, or teresa-anderson@sac-city.k12.ca.us.

    Weekly Progress Reports

    There are many avenues for students and parents to stay abreast of their grades and academic progress. Grades are mailed quarterly, and deficiencies are mailed to struggling students in between quarters. In addition to the school’s mailing system, many teachers post their grades online, or can be accessed by email or phone. An additional support that has been helpful to many families is the Weekly Progress Report. WPR’s are available every Thursday morning in room 102 from Mr. Price and Mrs. Anderson, school counselors (except for the first and last weeks of each quarter.) WPR’s are taken by the student from class to class for teacher reports and signatures. Students then bring them home to be signed by parents. WPR’s are collected the following morning in room 102 to be kept on file.

    Parent Teacher Conferences

    Parent Teacher conferences are held on Tuesday afternoons at 2:40 or 3:10. When a conference is requested, all of the student’s teachers are invited to the conference. Conferences are very helpful in supporting families through good communication. At the meeting an action plan will be designed to help students succeed in their classes. Parents and teachers can request conferences by contacting Mr. Rolleri, Assistant Principal at 916-264-4155 or Daniel-Rolleri@sac-city.k12.ca.us.

    Steps to Success

    Be Organized - Use your planner daily. Get phone numbers from classmates so you can call them to clarify assignments. Keep your locker and backpack clean.

    Time Management - Use class time and study hall to your advantage. Be on time to each class so you don't miss important class information.

    Do your homework - Homework counts towards your grade. Many students don't get good grades because they don't do their daily homework.

    Take good notes in class - Take notes in class to help you study for exams. You can review notes with friends to ensure you have the important concepts.

    Know how to read - Scan the material to get a good overview of what you are reading. Read the material and then review the material once you are done.

    Study skills - Find a good place to study at school or at home. Make a plan to study. Prioritize your time, what needs to be done first and know when to take breaks.

    Be a good test taker - Be prepared for the test with class materials. Do the easy questions first, but make sure you go back to the hard ones. Use elimination when possible. Look for key words in the question. Get plenty of sleep and have a good breakfast (everyday) on test days.

    ]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:57:45 +0000 http://www.sutterminers.com/academic-support/academic-support/ http://www.sutterminers.com/academic-support/academic-support/ <![CDATA[8th Grade High School Transcripts]]> Transcript request forms are located on the counter in the main office. Please fill it out and give it to Mrs. Fong. When asking a teacher/ principal to complete your recommendation form, a stamped envelope addressed to the high school must accompany each form.

    The first set of transcripts are free. We will ask the students for a $1.00 fee for replacement transcripts. ]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:50:56 +0000 http://www.sutterminers.com/announcements/8th-grade-high-school-transcripts/ http://www.sutterminers.com/announcements/8th-grade-high-school-transcripts/ <![CDATA[Visitations for 6th graders]]> Visitations for 6th graders and their families

    Interested in coming to Sutter next year? Visitations will take place from 12/2-12/4, 12/9-12/11, and 12/16-12/18. Families interested in visiting should contact Linda Okada at 264-4152 after November 10th.

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