Stuart Middle School

💚 Tomorrow we proudly recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
We encourage all students and staff to wear green to show support, raise awareness, and remind one another that mental health matters every day. 🌿💚
Together, we can help break the stigma and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 💚🫶
#MentalHealthAwareness #WearGreen 💚

🎓 8th Grade Class Night – Don’t Miss It! 🎉
Calling all 8th graders—let’s celebrate YOU! Join us for an unforgettable Class Night filled with fun, friends, and memories as we close out your middle school journey. 💫
🗓 Friday, May 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 SMS Gym
🎟 Tickets available May 18–20 in the café—don’t wait!
⚠️ You must have your wristband to enter
✅ Important Reminder:
To attend, students must have no unpaid fees and no discipline referrals in the three days leading up to the event.
Let’s make this a night to remember—we hope to see everyone there! 🥳

Candy Cells in Action! 🍬🔬 Mrs. Pons’ 6th grade classes had a blast creating edible cell models using candy to represent different organelles. From “nucleus” gumballs to “mitochondria” gummies, students got hands-on while learning how cells work in a fun (and tasty!) way! Mrs. Pons has so many fun labs planned for these last few weeks of school—this was just the beginning!

📚🍕 A throwback we LOVE is back! 🍕📚
If you remember earning free pizza for reading… you already know how exciting this is! 🙌 The Pizza Hut BOOK IT!® Program is bringing back all the nostalgic vibes with their Summer of Stories™ program—and now your kids can join in on the fun!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who can participate?
Families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade
🗓️ Program Dates:
👉 Enrollment opens May 1, 2026
👉 Reading runs June 1 – August 31
📲 How it works:
✅ Download the BOOK IT! app
✅ Sign up and create your child’s profile
✅ Set a monthly reading goal
✅ Track reading progress
✅ Meet the goal = earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza® 🍕
It’s such a fun way to keep kids reading all summer long while earning a delicious reward! 🎉
Let’s build those reading habits AND make some sweet pizza memories. ❤️
🔗 Learn more: www.bookitprogram.com
#BookIt #SummerReading #TeacherLife #Nostalgia #ReadingRewards #KidsWhoRead #PizzaMotivation

📢 Testing Week is Here! 📢 Our State Testing Week begins soon, and we want all of our students to be set up for success! 📝 Testing Dates: ELA: May 12 Math: May 14 These are very important days, and we are aiming for 100% attendance! Every student’s presence and effort truly matter. ✅ How students can be ready: Be at school on time Bring a fully charged laptop Come with a positive attitude and readiness to do their best 🎉 Incentives will be awarded to students who are present, on time, and prepared with their charged devices! Let’s work together to make this a successful week. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students shine! 🌟

Gradventure 2026 was a blast!
Stuart Middle School students had an amazing time celebrating together. There were lots of laughs, rides, music, and time spent enjoying the moment with friends. Definitely one of those memories they’ll be talking about for a long time.

This week was filled with so much love, appreciation, and support for our staff! 💙🍎✨ A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTSA for going above and beyond during Teacher Appreciation Week. From thoughtful treats to kind gestures, you made our staff feel truly celebrated and valued. ☕🍩🎉 We are so grateful for everything you do — not just this week, but ALL year long. Your support, encouragement, and dedication to our school community never go unnoticed. 🧡💙🐾🙌 Thank you for always showing up for SMS staff and students! 🐾💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BestPTSA #SMSFamily

📣 Attention Jaguar Families! Testing is Almost Here! 📣
State testing is right around the corner, and now is a great time for students to begin doing a little extra practice at home to build confidence and sharpen their skills.
We encourage all students to spend some time outside of school reviewing using these two excellent resources:
✅ IXL FAST STUDY PLAN – Personalized practice tailored to your child’s needs
✅ FLFAST Practice Site:
🔗https://flfast.org/fsa.html
Follow these steps:
• Click “Sample Items”
• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Choose “Guest Session”
• Pick your student’s grade level
From there, students can explore sample questions and even try released tests to become more comfortable with the format and expectations.
💡 Parent Tip: Setting aside just 15–20 minutes a night can make a big difference!
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child be prepared and successful!

What a great day at SMS! 💙🐾 Our students and staff started the morning with a wonderful PTSA breakfast ☕🥐 — thank you to our amazing PTSA for always supporting and spoiling our staff! We also gathered together for Prayer at the Pole 🙏, a meaningful moment of reflection and community for our students. A special shoutout to Liam Beck for presenting Mrs. Luettchau with a heartfelt thank you 👏💙 Moments like these remind us how important appreciation and kindness are in our school community. And to top it all off, our talented band students put on an incredible concert performance 🎶🎺🥁! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication they continue to show. It was a day full of community, gratitude, and Jaguar pride! 🐆

Happy National School Nurse Day, Mrs. Suarez! 💙 We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and kindness you show every single day. Whether you’re helping our students feel safe and supported or stepping in when an adult needs a little extra care, you always go above and beyond. Our campus is a better place because of you—thank you for everything you do! 🌟

✨🎉 From Glow to Go! 🎉✨ Last week, our campus was shining bright as we hosted the MCSD PreK Prom with a fun glow theme 💛💡 — and now, in what feels like the blink of an eye, our 8th graders are getting ready to graduate and move up to high school! 🎓🐾 To celebrate this special milestone, we’re putting together something memorable and need your help! 📸 Please send in TWO photos of your child: ONE younger photo 👶 ONE current photo 📷 Let’s show just how much our Jaguars have grown! 🐆💫 📧 Email photos to: Kelly Dawedeit at dawedek@martinschools.org We can’t wait to celebrate these amazing students and all they’ve accomplished! 💙🎓 #MovingUp #ClassOf2026 #JaguarPride

Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,
We would like to inform you of an important change to this year’s Moving Up Ceremony.
This year, the ceremony will be hosted on site at SMS on Wednesday, May 27 at 6PM. To accommodate families and ensure a meaningful experience for all, each student will receive a total of four (4) tickets:
• Two (2) tickets for in person seating in the gym
• Two (2) tickets for a live streamed viewing option, available in the cafeteria
• Unlimited views from YouTube (a great opportunity for family members that live far away)
Tickets will be distributed to students (with valid school ID) no later than May 27, 2026, or once students have completed their End of Year (EOY) Checklist, which includes:
• Payment of any outstanding fines
• Proof of residency
• Library book fees
• Cafeteria fees
Parents / Guardians are not permitted to pick up tickets at SMS.

We wanted to share this information with families ahead of time so you may plan accordingly. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be communicated as the event date approaches.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we celebrate our 8th graders’ accomplishments.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Dawedeit at dawedek@martinschools.org

Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week and our PTSA already set the bar sky-high ☕✨ Nothing says “we’ve got this Monday” like an early morning coffee bar to fuel the SMS staff. Because let’s be honest… a caffeinated teacher = a powerful teacher 💪📚 Huge shoutout to our PTSA for always going above and beyond. The extra effort never goes unnoticed—and today was just more proof that ours is simply the best. 💙

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨ Here is this week's events on and around campus!

Mrs. Roselle and Ms. DeJesus’s class truly understood the assignment! 🎨✨ To celebrate Principal Appreciation Day, they created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for Dr. Jones—and let’s just say… the creativity is a solid 10/10! 👏🐆 What a fun, thoughtful, and totally unique way to show love for an amazing principal. Way to go, Jaguars! 💙🧡

This week, Mr Quijano's Gifted students showcased their research presentations centered around the essential question: “How do our communities shape our experience of growing up?” Through thoughtful interviews with parents and teachers, students explored how community influences childhood experiences and helps shape who we become. Their presentations reflected meaningful connections, strong communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and insight these students demonstrated—what a fantastic job! 👏📚

Our Civics EOC Bootcamp is in full swing and we are loving the energy! 🇺🇸📚 Huge shoutout to these dedicated students who gave up part of their Saturday to show up, put in the work, and get one step closer to success on their state exam. That kind of commitment is what Jaguar pride is all about! 🐆💙 Missed the first session or want a little extra boost? We’ve got you covered! Join us for Session 2 on Saturday, May 16th from 9AM–12PM at SMS. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish strong! #JaguarPride #EOCReady #SaturdayScholars

Our campus is just ROAR-ing with excitement today! SMS is proud to announce our School-Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Maureen Luettchau! 🐆💙🧡 As our Principal’s Secretary and truly everyone’s campus mom, Mrs. Luettchau’s love for both staff and students is undeniable. She greets each day with a caring heart, a listening ear, and unwavering support that helps our entire school feel like family. She is a shining example of the Jaguar Spirit and the strong family vibes we hold dear at SMS. Congratulations, Mrs. Luettchau, and thank you for all you do for our Jaguars! 💙🧡🐆

🔵🟠 🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE… 🥁 🟠🔵 Congratulations to Mrs. Heather Ryan, our SMS Teacher of the Year! 🐆💙🧡 With 33 years of service in MCSD—including 28 years right here at SMS—Mrs. Ryan’s love, dedication, and commitment to our students and school community shine every day. We are so proud to celebrate this incredible educator and true Jaguar. 💙🧡🐆 Thank you, Mrs. Ryan, for all you do for SMS!