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December Artists of the Month
Congratulations to our three Artists of the Month for December!
We're so proud to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our students! This month, a special shoutout goes to:
Grade 6: Kimberly Ma for her eye-catching radial design with vivid color combinations.
Grade 7: Camilla Wong for her brilliant Keith Haring inspired color wheel painting.
Grade 8: Lily Fisk for her intricate relief sculpture
Their distinguished work will be showcased in the main lobby of South Middle School throughout the entire month!
Halloween at SMS, 2024!!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
South Middle held its first Pumpkin Decorating Contest in support of Relay Field Day. Voting occurred on 10/30 & 10/31. Students used coins to vote for their favorite pumpkins.
Club Fair, 2024
On Thursday, 9/20, South Middle held its annual Club Fair, a great opportunity for students new to the building to see what our school has to offer. Here, students chat with Ms. Bazzani about the Community Action Club.
Welcome Back
First day of school vibes from our three administrators! Our principal, Dr. Cartolano, is flanked by our two APs, Mr. DiBiase (L) and Mr. Nadherny (R).
A tradition continues!!
Students arriving on the first day of school are greeted by pom pom waving staff members.
No Place For Hate
South Middle has once again been recognized as a No Place for Hate school by the ADL! Co Advisors Mrs. Dervin and Ms. Kuhn are pictured here with one of our Assistant Principals, Mr. Nadherny, along with student members of the Adolescent Advocates club. Hate has no place at South Middle.
South Middle Club Fair
Another successful Club Fair at South Middle!! The Club Fair is held every year at South Middle to introduce sixth graders as well as new students in seventh and eighth grade to all of the wonderful extracurricular activities offered here.
South Middle Cultural Heritage Celebration
Another successful Cultural Heritage Celebration is in the books!! Here, students perform a traditional Fan Dance.
Teach Peace Mural
The "Teach Peace" mural emerged from a collaborative effort between the Art Club and the No Place for Hate initiative. Students contributed their handprints to create the vibrant background, while the Art Club members skillfully painted the "Teach Peace" imagery on top.
Announcements & Events
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- The Winter Concert & Art Show will be held on Monday, 12/9,& Tuesday, 12/10.
- Student Government Candygram sales have begun.
- The CAC is sponsoring a toy drive for children in the pediatric unit of NYU Langone Hospital. CAC is collecting NEW and UNWRAPPED toys now through Friday, 12/13. Labeled collection boxes are located in the main entrance lobby.
Calendar
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News & Accolades
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about Team Hero's Thank a Veteran Event
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about The Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser
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about The Community Closet Event was a huge success
![Top 300 Junior Innovators]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730202713/greatneckk12nyus/mws18pify7t5x6duddao/Thermo-JIC2024.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730202713/greatneckk12nyus/mws18pify7t5x6duddao/Thermo-JIC2024.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730202713/greatneckk12nyus/mws18pify7t5x6duddao/Thermo-JIC2024.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730202713/greatneckk12nyus/mws18pify7t5x6duddao/Thermo-JIC2024.webp","width":1200}])
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about Top 300 Junior Innovators
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about The 2024 Club Fair is in the books
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about Another successful Rebel Day!!
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South Middle has once again been named a No Place for Hate school!!
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Just in time for National Pollinator Week (June 17-23), South Middle School celebrated the grand opening of the seventh-grade Pollinator Garden. After a year of hard work and learning about the environment, Team Hero, Team Voyager, and Team Wonder unveiled three raised garden beds in front of SMS that will serve as a beautiful haven for local pollinators.
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The Rotary Club of Great Neck annually recognizes South Middle and North Middle students who demonstrate an exemplary level of community service and a commitment to “service above self,” which is the Rotary Club's motto. Congratulations to this year's Rotary Youth Merit Award recipients: Enkhjin Altankhuyag, Kala Jagoda, and Annabella Kang from South Middle School (pictured above) and Paige Klein, Zoe Rios, and Sharon Shirazian from North Middle School. Teachers and administrators from the four schools spoke on behalf of their students' accomplishments. Award winners were applauded by Rotary representatives, proud family members, school administrators and faculty during a ceremony.