Back-to-School Information from A-Z

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Our most popular topics for back-to-school from A-Z are answered below.

Where do I find information?	The SMS website is updated daily starting in August. All Back-to-School information will be posted there and sent via email. (best viewed on a PC, versus mobile.)
ASB Cards	ASB cards go on sale in late August for $20. Joining ASB funds student activities all year long and is required to play a sport or join a club.
Arrival and Dismissal	The bell schedule is driven by transportation needs and can change each year. This year we started at 7:30 a.m. and ended at 2:24 p.m. The new schedule will be posted as soon as available.
Bus Routes	Transportation will post routes in August on the SVSD website.
Bus Tags	Keep your Bus Tag safe over the summer and use it on the first day of school. More info.
Calendar	Print .pdf of 22-23 calendar
Cell Phone Usage	No cell phone use in the classroom. Okay to use during passing periods and lunch.
Class Schedules	Class schedules will be posted in Family Access in late August - date to be announced
Family Access	Use Family Access to complete RSVP forms, keep family info current, track attendance and final grades.
Fees	School fees for ASB cards ($20) and yearbooks ($30) will go on sale online in late August.
Laptops	Laptops will be assigned to 6th graders and new students during the first week of school. Laptops come with a charger, stylus and case. Returning students: keep your laptop, charger, and stylus safe over the summer to bring on the first day.
Lockers	Lockers are optional. Sign-up in the office during the first week of school.
Lunch/Breakfast	School lunch will be $4.50 per meal and breakfast will be $2.50.
Office Hours	The SMS Office opens August 22nd from 8 to 3. Call 425.831.8450 for assistance or stop in.
Open House	SMS will open the building for tours and meetings with counselors/principals on August 25th.
PE Lockers	Teachers will instruct students during the first week about PE shirts (optional) and PE lockers.
School Pictures	Pictures will be taken during school hours on Wednesday, September 7th
School Supplies	Link to school supply list
Schoology	Use Schoology for teacher communication, track assignments and grades. Parent log-ins will be available for new students/6th graders early in the school year.
Sports - Fall	Fall sports begin August 31st. Registration is required starting August 15th.
Sports physical	For 6th graders doing sports: A new sports physical is required, dated after June 1, 2022. You will upload this document online when you register for sports. For returning athletes, your physical lasts two years.
Vaccinations	All 7th graders are required to show proof of the Tdap vaccine. More info here.
Yearbooks	Yearbooks go on sale twice a year for $30 in early September and May.