MAY 12, 2021 For a full list of events, please check the online calendar.
May 14: SEM Spirit Dress Down Day May 21: SEM Spirit Dress Down Day
May 26: Grade 8 to Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas May 26: Virtual students last day of school May 27: Last day of in person school, SEM Spirit Dress Down Day 11:00 a.m. dismissal - There will be busing to and from school.
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar
END OF YEAR INFORMATION
Knoebel's Grove Thank you for your participation in the survey. Unfortunately, we did not have the level of interest in Knoebel's Grove to warrant moving forward. We would not have received the best volume discount nor have the majority of our school community participate. Hopefully, we will be able to plan a back to school celebration in the Fall! Spirit Dress Down Fridays We will have Sem Spirit Dress Down days on our remaining Fridays. Students are welcome to dress down in blue, white, and/or Sem gear on May 14 and 21. Ice Cream Truck Thank you to the Parents Association for sponsoring an ice cream truck for the students on Tuesday, May 25th. The students will enjoy a treat during lunches on that day. Virtual students are welcome to come to school during lunchtime to enjoy an ice cream treat as well.
VIRTUAL - Final Day of School The last day of school for virtual students will be Wednesday, May 26th.
Final Day of School Our final day of the in person school year is Thursday, May 27 with dismissal at 11:00 a.m. This day will also be a Sem Spirit Dress Down day. Students will have an opportunity to run a Field Day race and/or have an activity with Mr. Burg that morning. There will be busing to and from school on our last day, Thursday, May 27.
Mathcounts Season 2020-2021
Well done all SEM Middle School students who participated in Virtual MATHCOUNTS this year! Mathcounts is a national middle school competitive mathematics program. The competitions are composed of a sprint and target round. The sprint round is a non-calculator, 40-minute exam composed of 30 questions. The target round is a calculator permitted, 24-minute exam composed of 8 questions. Wyoming Seminary math teacher, Mrs. Bee, coached the 2020 - 2021 team. In addition, the team was coached by dedicated upper school students Robert B. (10), Thomas F. (10), Trinity K. (9), Gabe L. (12), and Alvin T. (11). The team practiced twice a week via zoom. The Keystone Northeast Chapter Competition was held February 5th. Participants included: Sal A. (8), Maia B. (8), Jayce D. (8), Dallas H-R. (8), Jack H. (8), Jacob N. (8), Alex C. (7), Emma B. (7), Aarav G. (7), Ben M. (7), Abby R. (7), Krittika B. (6), Apollonia B. (6), Sophia K. (6), and Maddy M. (6). Dallas placed 2nd, Abby 3rd, Jacob 4th, Sal 9th, Ben 10th, and Jayce 12th. Fifteen students from the Keystone Northeast Chapter Competition advanced to take the Chapter Invitational held on February 25. Six of our SEM students earned an invitation: Sal A., Jayce D., Dallas H-R., Jacob N., Ben M., and Abby R. Abby placed 1st, Dallas 2nd, and Jacob 5th. Five students from the Chapter Invitational advanced to take the Pennsylvania State Competition held on March 25. Three of our SEM students qualified: Dallas H-R., Jacob N., and Abby R. At the State Competition, Jacob earned the high score for SEM. All competitors worked extremely hard this year and performed well! Congratulations Global Language Students
Please help us congratulate the French, Spanish and Latin language students who received awards in the National French Exam, National Spanish Exam and National Latin Exam! Please open here to see the 2021 winners. School Supply Kits for 2021-2022 School Year
Hello Fellow Parents! This year the Lower School Parents Association will again be offering School Kidz Supply Kits for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. These school supply kits are available for Grades 1 through 8. All online orders are due by June 18, 2021. This year, orders can only be placed online and will be delivered directly to your home the week of August 15, 2021. Here is the link for the School Kidz Kits. Please use code 65301 for the Wyoming Seminary account number.
Additional items are needed for some Middle School students as indicated below. Please use the links below to order the necessary items, if needed. For Middle School Algebra 1A, 1B & 8th Math: T.I. Calculator, TI3OX IIS, Scientific, 54 Func, 2 Line, Dual Power
For Middle School Band: Sheet Protectors, Letter Size, Clear, 10/Pk Binder, 3 Ring, Heavy Duty, View, 1/2", White For Middle School Art: Sketch Book, Top Wirebound, 9" x 12", 30 Shts Prismacolor Scholar Classic Graphite Pencils, Green, 4/set Virtual Kindergarten Studies Magnets
In Virtual Kindergarten, we learned all about the science of magnets and how magnets are made. We also did an experiment using refrigerator magnets and paperclips to form the longest chain they could. LS PARENTS ASSOCIATION SELLING SEM MASKS
The masks are 3-Ply polyester with adjustable ear loops and feature the SEM shield in the middle. They are lightweight, breathable and adjustable to create a comfortable fit. They are perfect for the spring, summer and sporting events! The masks are available in two sizes, Youth size for $8.00 and Adult for $10.00. Please use the button below to order your masks. Masks will be sent home with your child or they can be mailed to your home. All proceeds of the sale benefit the Lower School. Thank you for your continued support!
May is "National Get Caught Reading Month" and Mrs.Shick's 4th graders got caught!!!
They were caught reading in nooks and crannies around their classroom. They were reading interesting newspaper articles, exciting novels, an amazing atlas, cool craft books, engaging magazines, and some really entertaining books! They all agreed it was the best way to spend some time during their day! "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Dear SEM Families,
Any student with (1) or more symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, or (2) or more symptoms of chills, fatigue, headache, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion or runny nose, or body aches, is required to get tested for Covid-19 and may return to school with a negative result. If a student tests positive for Covid-19 or is a close contact of someone who has tested positive, please contact Wyoming Seminary Lower School Health Office at (570) 718-6615. Please send extra masks to school for your child in case one gets soiled. Masks should fit snugly covering from the bridge of the nose to under the chin. Carol Kollar, RN, BSN Wyoming Seminary Lower School Nurse ckollar@wyomingseminary.org LUNCH FORM - BEVERAGE CHOICE
Beverage Choices on the Lunch Form - Note that you can now select "No Beverage." Students can use their water bottles for lunch and help our environment! LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER EXPLORATIONS Our in-person Summer Explorations Camp will run June 7 through June 25! Weekly workshops are available for students entering Grades PS through 8th, with a full-day option available for students entering Grades K-8. Detailed workshop information is available on our website. Please be sure to complete the online registration to secure your child's place at camp this summer! Workshops will be closed as enrollment capacity is reached. Summer at Sem will continue to implement the same layered approach to COVID-19 safety protocols as outlined in our full-year policy. We look forward to your child joining us this Summer at Sem! Please reach out to John Eidam or Gayle Sekel with any questions you may have about our summer programs. WEBS CAMP FOR SIXTH GRADE GIRLS
Sixth-grade girls and girls who attended WEBS Camp in 2019: Check out WEBS Summer Camp 2021 that runs from July 26 to July 30! Space is limited and acceptance based on first-come, first-served basis. For more information and registration, click here. 1560 Wyoming Avenue • Forty Fort, PA 18704 • 570-718-6600 |