HSA Co-Presidents -
Lisa Nolet and Peggy Ledesma

SOMS Principal - Kirk Smith

 

South Orange Middle School
 
70 North Ridgewood Road,
  South Orange, NJ  70707

   

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Contact Information

School Phone: 973-378-2772

Principal
Kirk Smith - ext 2000

Assistant Principals
James Jennings - ext 2000
Cathy McDonough - ext 2000

School Secretary
Bernadine Smith- ext 2000

School Nurse
Cathryn Iorio - ext 2013

School Guidance
Fay Clark - ext 2007

School Library
973-378-2772
School Librarian - ext 2015
Circlulation Desk - ext 2016
Library eBoard

 
 

Teachers Websites

6th Grade Team A
Ms. Abella
Ms Forero
Ms Pew
Ms. Squires

6th Grade Team B
Mr. Beattys
Ms. Dennard
Ms. Grant
Ms. Harris
Ms. Williams

7th Grade Team A
Ms. Cicenia

English Language Learners
Ms. Simpson

Spanish
Ms. Reyes

 
     
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 Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //..... Feb 5: Report Cards Mailed *** Feb 8-13: Volleyball Tournament *** Feb 13: Lunchapalooza-Valentine Treat at Lunch *** Feb 15: Presidents' Day District Closed; 6th Grade Movie Day at SOPAC *** Feb 17: HSA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm *** Feb 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed *** Feb 22: Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 pm *** Feb 25: Principal's Roundtable, 7:30 pm-9 pm //.....
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Our HSA enhances the education and social atmosphere at our middle school in so many ways enriching all of our children's middle school experience

We do this through the time of many dedicated volunteers and through the financial donations of so many devoted parents, guardians and school district staff. 

A few of our major funded activities for this year are:

- $6,000: Cultural Arts Assemblies
- $1,700: student planners for ALL students,
- $2,500: The All School Musical
- $600: an end of year reception for parents and 8th
    grade students at the promotion ceremony
- $1,500 for the all school directory
- $1,000 for a principal's fund
- $1,000 for a library fund

Trattoria Day - Every Monday this school year Trattoria will donate a portion of your bill to the HSA.  Just send in your receipt to the HSA (more details to follow).

Entertainment Books - Save money with this coupon packed book.  Look for the information to come home with your child in a white envelope.

Leah Gomberg, our Fundraising VP is available to hear any questions you may have about fundraising and can be reached at ldgomberg@verizon.net or 973-275- 0927.

We thank you in advance. If you have any questions, please call Lisa Nolet 973-761-7531 or Peggy Ledesma, 973-378- 9484, your HSA Co-Presidents.

 

 
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February 03, 2010

SOMS Musical "Cinderella" needs gowns

Help! We need gowns for the upcoming SOMS production of "Cinderella"
Recycle those old prom gowns; bridesmaids gowns (remember the ones that you can always "shorten and wear again"); Bat Mitzvah dresses and cotillion gowns. Donate them to the SOMS production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and watch them come to life again on stage March 26th, 27th and 28th. Floor and tea length dresses in smaller and junior sizes are preferred. We are also seeking floor length formal skirts, crinolines and men's button solid dress or button collar shirts in muted colors (beige, grey, shades of brown and purple)
For more information or to arrange pick-up/drop-off contact Barbara Canace 973-762-9494
canacephillips@earthlink.net

February 01, 2010

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CINDARELLA REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
Click on the links below to retrieve the rehearsal schedules for February and March

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January 22, 2010

CINDERELLA SOON TO TAKE THE STAGE AT SOUTH ORANGE MIDDLE

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 26-28!

An enchanted evening awaits those who attend the forthcoming SOMS All-School Musical, Rogers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, running March 26-28. Be sure to catch this wonderful production for the entire family. Performed by our own fantastically talented South Orange Middle School students, CINDERELLA combines beautiful music with an action-packed plot and plenty of magic. Don't miss out and get turned into a pumpkin. Mark your calendars today!

More parent volunteers are needed to help make this an outstanding production and a wonderful experience for our children. If you have a bit of time you can spare, or a special talent you can contribute, please consider volunteering -- you'll be glad you did! Please contact Barbara Canace, 973-762-9494, canacephillips@earthlink.net or Sherrie Katz, 973-763-0094, maplechon@yahoo.com.

This production is being directed by Elizabeth Harris, with Music Direction by Don Tighe and Choreography by Brian Loeffler. Show times are 7PM on March 26, 7 PM on March 27, 2 PM on March 28. General Admission Tickets will go on sale March 1, and can be purchased through the school or at kitchen a la mode and The Messy Artist in South Orange, and at Words, No. 165, and the Park Wood Diner in Maplewood. General Admission tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. Reserved tickets are available for $15, and must be purchased through the school. For more information, call the SOMS main office at 973-378-2772.

January 14, 2010

Superintendent's Middle School Town Hall Meeting
February 24th: 7 - 9 PM
South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange

November 11, 2009

Maplewood Health Department H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics

Please click on the following links for clinic information, an informational flier and a consent form.

Clinic Information
Informational Flier
Consent form

 
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