Hello, SFM Families & Guardians,
As you are aware, testing season is quickly approaching. I want to share two important points: our upcoming testing dates and the importance of student attendance during high-stakes testing.
Our state assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth throughout the school year. For students to perform at their best, it is essential that they are present, on time, and prepared on each testing day.
Please review the testing schedule below:
* **May 5** – Reading Assessment
* **May 6** – Writing Assessment
* **May 12–13** – Math Assessment
* **May 14** – Science Assessment (**6th-grade students only**)
I also want to stress the importance of student attendance during these testing dates:
* State assessments provide us with a clear picture of where students stand academically.
* Students cannot demonstrate what they know if they are absent.
* Consistent attendance and punctuality help students build strong habits that support long-term success.
* When families and schools work together to prioritize attendance, students are better positioned to achieve their best outcomes.
To encourage and celebrate student commitment, I will also provide incentives to students who attend all testing dates.
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring our students' success. Together, we can make this testing season a positive and rewarding experience for all.
Warm regards,
Dr. C
As you are aware, testing season is quickly approaching. I want to share two important points: our upcoming testing dates and the importance of student attendance during high-stakes testing.
Our state assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth throughout the school year. For students to perform at their best, it is essential that they are present, on time, and prepared on each testing day.
Please review the testing schedule below:
* **May 5** – Reading Assessment
* **May 6** – Writing Assessment
* **May 12–13** – Math Assessment
* **May 14** – Science Assessment (**6th-grade students only**)
I also want to stress the importance of student attendance during these testing dates:
* State assessments provide us with a clear picture of where students stand academically.
* Students cannot demonstrate what they know if they are absent.
* Consistent attendance and punctuality help students build strong habits that support long-term success.
* When families and schools work together to prioritize attendance, students are better positioned to achieve their best outcomes.
To encourage and celebrate student commitment, I will also provide incentives to students who attend all testing dates.
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring our students' success. Together, we can make this testing season a positive and rewarding experience for all.
Warm regards,
Dr. C
Hello SFM, Parents & Guardians,
Returning student registration opened on April 15 for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our goal is for all parents to complete and submit returning student registration by June 1, 2026. Parents, please do your part to ensure we meet our goal!
Thanks,
Dr. C
Returning student registration opened on April 15 for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our goal is for all parents to complete and submit returning student registration by June 1, 2026. Parents, please do your part to ensure we meet our goal!
Thanks,
Dr. C
Please enjoy May's Parent Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mgyqbf6TToagxdgF2QxwRp-STn0a_lla/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115896939410997313208&rtpof=true&sd=true
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
SFM is truly fortunate to have such dedicated and supportive parents in these three remarkable ladies. They represent their students and SFM with pride and consistently offer me kind words of encouragement in every interaction. Those meaningful exchanges are part of what inspires me each day to ask, “How can I make someone’s day better?”
Thank you, ladies, for all that you do. I wish you a wonderful and restful weekend.
Warm regards,
Dr. C
To better address student safety and improve our morning arrival process, we will now have two car rider lines during morning entry. Our goal is to increase efficiency, ensure students enter the building safely, and help families get back home or to work more quickly.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our commitment to continuous improvement!
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our commitment to continuous improvement!
Hello, SFM Families & Guardians,
We warmly invite you to join us on May 5, 6 pm, at GCH for our upcoming Dance Performance. Our students have been working hard to prepare their routines, and we are excited to share this special event with you.
To ensure that every performance can be fully enjoyed and respected by all, we kindly ask that you hold your applause until each routine has concluded. Modeling this expectation helps create an environment where every student performer and audience member feels valued.
We are incredibly proud of our Dance Team and the excellence they continue to demonstrate under Ms. Salvage’s guidance. While we know you are eager to celebrate your child, we simply ask that all cheering and applause take place at the appropriate times during the program.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Warm regards,
Dr. C
Hello, SFM Parents & Guardians,
Congratulations to Thomas Simmons for being recognized at Westview Middle School for BCSD’s Board Room Art Show! Thomas is an outstanding student who truly exemplifies everything that is great about SFM. His talent, dedication, and positive representation of our school make us incredibly proud. Great job, Mr. Simmons! Keep shining and representing SFM with excellence!
Dr. C
⏰ IMPORTANT DEADLINE: If your child was assigned Content Recovery, please remind them that All Quarter 3 Content Recovery assignments are due Friday, May 15, 2026.
No late submissions will be accepted.
✔ All assigned work in Edmentum must be completed in full.
✔ Teachers will review and return any work that needs revision.
✔ Grades will be updated in PowerSchool once all work is approved.
Please check in with your student and help ensure they meet the deadline. For questions, contact your child’s teacher.
No late submissions will be accepted.
✔ All assigned work in Edmentum must be completed in full.
✔ Teachers will review and return any work that needs revision.
✔ Grades will be updated in PowerSchool once all work is approved.
Please check in with your student and help ensure they meet the deadline. For questions, contact your child’s teacher.
🎉 Big news! 🎉
We’re excited to share that our very own Mr. Knapp has advanced to the Quarter Finals of America’s Favorite Teacher! 🍎🏆
Let’s show him some love and support by casting your vote and helping him bring home the win! 💙
👉 Vote here: https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/jacob-knapp
Every vote counts—let’s rally behind Mr. Knapp and help him go all the way! #AmericasFavoriteTeacher #VoteForMrKnapp #SchoolPride
Hello, SFM 8th Grade Parents & Guardians,
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies – Wednesday, May 27th
We are excited to celebrate our 8th Grade students during their Promotion Ceremonies on Wednesday, May 27th. Each team will be honored in a separate ceremony. Please note that only students eligible based on the promotion policy will receive invitations to attend.
Ceremony Schedule
8:30 AM – Team 81, Ms. Buie's Class and Ms. Holman's Class
10:30 AM – Team 82
12:30 PM – Team 83
Dress Code
Clothing should be appropriate for the occasion. Students can wear pants or jeans without holes or rips with a nice shirt. The SFM dress code still applies and should be followed for the ceremony.
Family Attendance & Sign‑Out Procedures
Families of eligible students are more than welcome to attend.
If you plan to sign your student out after the ceremony, please note:
All sign‑outs will be handled at the front office.
Bring a physical copy of your photo ID to help speed up the process.
Sign‑out may take a few extra minutes as we follow all district requirements.
A “Save the Date” flyer is attached—please mark your calendars! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.
Dr. C
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies – Wednesday, May 27th
We are excited to celebrate our 8th Grade students during their Promotion Ceremonies on Wednesday, May 27th. Each team will be honored in a separate ceremony. Please note that only students eligible based on the promotion policy will receive invitations to attend.
Ceremony Schedule
8:30 AM – Team 81, Ms. Buie's Class and Ms. Holman's Class
10:30 AM – Team 82
12:30 PM – Team 83
Dress Code
Clothing should be appropriate for the occasion. Students can wear pants or jeans without holes or rips with a nice shirt. The SFM dress code still applies and should be followed for the ceremony.
Family Attendance & Sign‑Out Procedures
Families of eligible students are more than welcome to attend.
If you plan to sign your student out after the ceremony, please note:
All sign‑outs will be handled at the front office.
Bring a physical copy of your photo ID to help speed up the process.
Sign‑out may take a few extra minutes as we follow all district requirements.
A “Save the Date” flyer is attached—please mark your calendars! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.
Dr. C
Hello SFM Families,
I hope this message finds you well.
I want to address an important safety concern regarding morning student drop-off. We have received multiple reports of parents dropping students off across the street, requiring them to cross traffic to get to campus. This creates a serious safety hazard for our students and staff.
As Principal, one of my highest responsibilities is ensuring the safety and well-being of every child in our building. That includes your precious children each morning as they arrive to school.
To help us maintain a safe environment, I am asking all families to immediately discontinue dropping students off across the street and instead use the designated car rider line for morning arrival. This procedure is in place to protect students and ensure a smooth, supervised drop-off process.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) will begin monitoring the area to observe and support compliance with this expectation.
I also encourage each of us to model safe and responsible behavior for our students by following established school procedures. Your cooperation makes a significant difference in keeping everyone safe.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. C
I hope this message finds you well.
I want to address an important safety concern regarding morning student drop-off. We have received multiple reports of parents dropping students off across the street, requiring them to cross traffic to get to campus. This creates a serious safety hazard for our students and staff.
As Principal, one of my highest responsibilities is ensuring the safety and well-being of every child in our building. That includes your precious children each morning as they arrive to school.
To help us maintain a safe environment, I am asking all families to immediately discontinue dropping students off across the street and instead use the designated car rider line for morning arrival. This procedure is in place to protect students and ensure a smooth, supervised drop-off process.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) will begin monitoring the area to observe and support compliance with this expectation.
I also encourage each of us to model safe and responsible behavior for our students by following established school procedures. Your cooperation makes a significant difference in keeping everyone safe.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. C
Huge congratulations to our Grade Level Winners from the Shark Hour Soccer Event! 🦈⚽ Your hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship truly stood out, and we are so proud of each of you!
A big thank you to our amazing staff for organizing such a fun and memorable event, and to our families and community members who came out to cheer on our students. Your support means everything!
Events like this remind us just how special the Sedgefield community is. When we come together, we create something truly incredible, full of energy, and positivity. We’re already looking forward to the next one (and the World Cup this summer)!
A big thank you to our amazing staff for organizing such a fun and memorable event, and to our families and community members who came out to cheer on our students. Your support means everything!
Events like this remind us just how special the Sedgefield community is. When we come together, we create something truly incredible, full of energy, and positivity. We’re already looking forward to the next one (and the World Cup this summer)!
Hello, SFM Families,
Mrs. Jenkins and I had a wonderful breakfast this morning hosted at Trident Technical College. Congratulations again, Mrs. Jenkins, on winning SFM's Teacher of the Year!
Dr. C
Hello SFM Families & Guardians, Just a few reminders for tomorrow! Please come chat with me during Coffee and Conversation from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Please note the new time. Secondly, come out and cheer on our soccer players during Shark Hour! Our students will be participating in soccer matches during their RAZ (Related Arts) classes. We will be outside on the soccer field. Please note that 6th and 8th graders will flip-flop RAZ hours. ⚽🥅 We look forward to seeing you there! Dr. C
Hello, SFM Families & Guardians,
Bus 326 was involved in a minor vehicle collision on Redbank and Cranford Rd. Fortunately, there have been NO REPORTS of any student injuries. Law enforcement has been notified, and once the scene is cleared, student transportation will resume. A school administrator will make contact with you as soon as possible.
Dr. C
Hello, SFM Families & Guardians,
Bus 326 was involved in a minor vehicle collision on Redbank and Cranford Rd. Fortunately, there have been NO REPORTS of any student injuries. Law enforcement has been notified, and once the scene is cleared, student transportation will resume. A school administrator will make contact with you as soon as possible.
Dr. C
From spreading sunshine to petting horses, from playing sports like soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, and boxing to building with LEGOs, and from strumming guitars to hands-on fun, Sedgefield’s last Club Day of the year was a huge success!
A big thank you to our amazing staff for sharing their hobbies and interests and creating such meaningful, memorable experiences for our students. What a fantastic way to wrap up the Club Day! 🎉
A big thank you to our amazing staff for sharing their hobbies and interests and creating such meaningful, memorable experiences for our students. What a fantastic way to wrap up the Club Day! 🎉
Join us for Coffee and Conversations this Friday at Sedgefield Middle School!
We invite you to connect with our Principal, Dr. Cowan, on Friday, April 24th anytime between 10 am - 12 pm. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and build stronger connections within our school community.
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee, and engage in meaningful conversation. Please complete the sign-up form to reserve your spot—we look forward to seeing you there!
Link: https://forms.gle/qFsFBAiMA1Srj8ub7
Good morning, SFM Families & Guardians,
Just a quick update on testing dates:
Reading Assessment: May 5
Writing Assessment: May 6
Math: May 12
***Science: May 13th (6th-grade only)
Thank you!
Dr. C
Just a quick update on testing dates:
Reading Assessment: May 5
Writing Assessment: May 6
Math: May 12
***Science: May 13th (6th-grade only)
Thank you!
Dr. C