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Welcome to Sweet Home Middle School
Sweet Home Middle School Mission Statement

At Sweet Home Middle School we will provide students with a safe, engaging educational experience, where student development and learning result in exceptional achievement for all.


Vision

Sweet Home Middle School is a diverse learning community whose members demonstrate genuine, mutual respect for one another.  Students' social-emotional, academic, and physical wellbeing are supported and nurtured.  Learning is meaningful and relevant to students' lives, empowering them to reach their full potential.  The arts and technology are central components of the curricula and are seen as critical for success in school and life.  Educational best practice is the norm in every classroom, and achievement at high levels is the expectation for every child and adult.


Mr. Martin Pizur, Principal
Ms. Jenifer Gilson, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Robin Popovich, Secretary to Principal
Mrs. Jacquelyn Sardina, School Nurse
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Sweet Home Middle School
4150 Maple Road
Amherst, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 250-1450
Fax: (716) 250-1490






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Sweet Home Middle School is Going Bald for Bucks -- May 23, 2013
The Sweet Home Middle School Student Council, with the help of the school's PTSA, is sponsoring a Bald for Bucks event on Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm at the school. 26 students and staff will be shaving their heads in support of cancer research and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. To date , the students have raised over $11,000.

There will also be a basket raffle, bake sale, popcorn and pizza sales throughout the evening to aid in the cause. Please click here to view the informational flyer.

To make a donation to Sweet Home Middle School's Bald for Bucks event, please click the link below.  
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2013-14 District Calendar Approved
At the April 16th meeting, the Sweet Home Board of Education voted to approve the 2013-14 school calendar.

Please click the link below to download the calendar in Adobe pdf format.
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Parent Resources for the NYS Common Core Curriculum Shifts
The State's integration of the Common Core Standards greatly increases the level of rigor required of your child.  This resource provides guidelines to help your child be sucessful.  In addition, the EngageNY website houses resources: EngageNY
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First Annual Family Literacy Night - VIDEO PRESENTATION NOW AVAILABLE!!
The faculty and staff of Sweet Home Middle School and over 50 parents to part in our first annual Literacy Night on
Wednesday, October 10th.

Please click the link below to watch the video from the evening's presenter, Mrs. Donna Santman.
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Free & Reduced Meal Application
Just a reminder: households can apply for meal benefits at anytime throughout the school year. If you have had a change of income or if your household size has changed, please feel free to contact the School Lunch office at (716)250-1446 or click the link below to visit our Food Services webpage.
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Middle School Intramurals
Middle school students are welcome to participate in a number of intramural sports and activities after school during the 2012-13 school year.



Special Bussing Request Form
If you would like to have your child dropped off somewhere other than your home this year, you will need to fill out the attached form. Click on the link to download the form in Adobe PDF format.
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Board of Education Voting Meetings on Time Warner Cable 22
Sweet Home Board of Education voting meetings currently air on Time Warner Public Access channel 22. For more information on dates and times, click the link below.
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3rd Grade Recruitment Concert
Friday, May 31, 9:30am @ MS

Grades 4 & 8 NYS Science Written Assessment
Monday, June 3

Middle School Art Show
Tuesday, June 4, 4-6:30pm

District Music Recital
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm @ MS Aud

Sports Physicals
Thursday, June 6, Girls 5:30pm; Boys 6pm

Grade 8 Awards & Celebration
Friday, June 7, 9:15am

Middle School PTSA Meeting
Monday, June 10, 7pm

Middle School Science Exams
Tuesday, June 11

Board of Education Study Session
Tuesday, June 11, 7pm @ NVCC

Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 7pm @ NVCC

Superintendent Conference Day / Staff Development Day
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Middle School Helpful Resources Website


Be sure to visit the Middle School Helpful Resources website. It is full of some great information, homework tips and freeon-line activities for middle school students. Simply click the picture to the right and visit the new Middle School Child Study Team website today!





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Last Modified: May 31, 2013