Athletes of the week. Basketball - Cameron Carson and Zavi Byfield. Wrestling - Tyla Jackson and Magnus Clark
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness: Ending the Year with Kindness 🌟
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s spread joy, gratitude, and generosity! Here are three simple ways to make a difference this week:
1️⃣ Share small tokens of joy – Write a kind note or create something to brighten someone’s day.
❓ Who can you surprise with kindness?
2️⃣ Donate a warm item – Scarves, gloves, or blankets can help others stay warm this winter.
❓ How does it feel knowing your kindness is helping others?
3️⃣ Give a compliment or encouragement – Lift someone up with a positive word or gesture.
❓ Who can you encourage today?
Let’s end 2024 strong by spreading kindness throughout our school and community!
Your Swain Middle boys and girls wrestling will be in action at Swain Middle today against Cherokee and Smoky Mountain. Start time is 5.
Great win by our Boys basketball team over Hiwassee Dam last night.
Your Maroon Devils are in action one more time before Thanksgiving against Hiwassee Dam. Game time is at 4.
🦃SMS Maroon Meeting Recap! 🦃
This week’s Maroon Meeting was full of gratitude, kindness, and fun! Here’s what we covered:
🌟 Athletes of the Week – Celebrating the hard work and achievements of our student-athletes!
Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge – Thanksgiving is the perfect time to focus on gratitude and spreading kindness:
✅ Thank a teacher for their dedication.
✅ Tell a friend why you’re grateful for them.
✅ Help a classmate who needs a little extra support.
Remember: Be a peacemaker, not a drama-maker!
📅 Student-Led Conferences – Happening tomorrow! Each grade level is prepped and ready to impress.
🎳 Turkey Bowling & Pie Eating Contest – We ended with laughter and some friendly competition. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun!
Let’s make this week about gratitude, kindness, and make this week Maroon Strong! Go Swain Middle School!
Players of the Week
Wrestling - Lily Millsaps and Tyler Pipkin
Basketball - Malachiah Littlejohn and Elayna Shuler
🍁 Thanksgiving Week - Act of Kindness Challenge: Show Gratitude! 🍁
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s focus on gratitude and making Swain Middle a kinder, more drama-free place!
This week’s challenge:
✅ Thank a teacher for their hard work and dedication. 🍎
✅ Tell a friend why you’re grateful for them.
✅ Help out a classmate who might need a little extra support. 🤝
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show appreciation and spread kindness. Let’s come together and make a difference one act of kindness at a time! 🦃
Excellent win by our wrestling team last night over Macon Middle.
Great win by our Boys basketball team against Murphy.
Status UPDATE - Swain County Schools will be closed to students today, it is an Optional Teacher Workday.
2 Hour Delay
Good luck to our Maroon Devil wrestlers as they travel to Macon Middle for their meet today. Start time is set for 5.
Good luck to our Maroon Devil Basketball as they travel to Murphy. Game time is set for 4 pm.
Spring sports coaches are still needed. If interested apply today at https://swain.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=119
Basketball is at home today against Andrews. Game time is at 4
Wrestling travels to Rosman. Match starts at 5
Weekly Kindness Challenge: No Gossip, No Drama!
This week, we're making it a priority to create a positive and peaceful vibe at school! Let's focus on kindness, respect, and lifting each other up by avoiding gossip and steering clear of drama.
💬 How you can join the challenge?:
✅ Speak positively about others.
✅ Step away from gossip or change the subject.
✅ Be a peacemaker—encourage calm solutions instead of fueling drama.
✅ Compliment and encourage your friends and classmates.
Let’s make our school a “No Gossip, No Drama Zone” this week!
Together, we can continue to build a community where everyone feels supported and valued.
Exciting News, Swain Middle School Book Fair!
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming up soon! Students, from December 9th - December 13th we invite you to explore an incredible selection of books and support our school.
Shop Online: If you can’t make it in person, you can still participate through our online store! Visit our Book Fair page at Scholastic Book Fair - Swain Middle School to shop and help us earn credit for future events.
Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swainmiddleschool
Set Up an eWallet: Starting Monday, you can set up an e-wallet for your child—making it easy and safe to shop cash-free. Simply add funds to your child’s account, and they’ll be all set to buy books and accessories on their own.
Let’s make this Book Fair a huge success and continue to foster a love of reading for our students!
Game day for our Swain Middle basketballers at Hayesville. Game time is set for 4.
