Matt's 1st day of School

This year Matt is in the 7th grade! Yes.....the 7th! Do you remember the 7th grade? I remember starting school the day after Labor Day in Junior High School in a new school, new teachers, and new friends. Matt is experiencing the same thing. He is no longer in his Dad's Intermediate School, but in his own Middle School. The school holds grades 7th to 9th. He doesn't know any of the teachers and has never switched classes other than three times. Also, there is no recess, instead he has Gym and Health Class. School also starts "at the crack of dawn" according to Matt at 7:30 AM! He has the opportunity to walk to school on my week or catch the bus during Dad's week! The school is only five years old, and is located right next to the High School.

Can you believe that just his school supplies ran nearly $100? Jim, being the teacher, knows where to get the best school supplies. Every year, he packs Matt's new book bag with all the needed supplies. I take him to school on the first day, because Jim teaches. Usually, the night before we get together and review how important school is and how exciting it will be for him. It is our family tradition.

This morning, I was brimming with anxiety and excitement for him. He, on the other hand, was ready to go with confidence! He kissed me goodbye, got out of the car, flung his backpack on, and grabbed his clarinet case and said, "See Ya, Mom." I made sure out I was out of eyesight and then I bursted into tears. This year was emotional for us because this summer he has grown tall with a deep voice. He is an amazing young man. We know that we only have a few precious years to help guide him before he is off to college. After dropping Matt off, I stopped by Jim's newly assigned classroom to not only wish him a good 1st day, but to share with him the morning routine and how calmer Matt was than I. Jim's class starts at 8:20 am. Of course, he was just as anxious to hear about his morning! I left for work and felt gratified that was definately a good day to be a parent!

His first class is Band, and his last class is MATH! We can't wait to meet his teachers on the 17th at Open House.

2009/10 SMS Bell Schedule

7:20 Student Entry
7:30 Homebase Begins/ Cafeteria Closes
7:35 Homebase Late Bell
7:40 Homebase Ends
7:44 – 8:34 Period 1
8:38 – 9:28 Period 2
9:32 – 10:22 Period 3
10:22 – 10:52 Period 4 (A Lunch)
10:56 – 11:46 Period 5/6
11:50 – 12:40 Period 7/8
12:44 – 1:34 Period 9
1:38 – 2:30 Period 10
2:30 Bus Dismissal (Front Exit)
2:35+/- Walker/Car Rider/Sports Dismissal (West Exit)