SPMS Athletic Booster Newsletter 10.15.2023

Merch Sales: Holiday Deadline 

Please make your purchases by October 20th to have your spirit wear purchases arrive in time for the holidays. Only one week to go! Check out all of our new design options along with some classic holdovers. To purchase visit the SPMS Athletic Booster Club website.


Join SPMS Athletic Boosters!

Bus rental fees have greatly increased this year! These fees are covered by Athletic Boosters, not the school district. Cross country families–there are many of you–did you join and donate to Athletic Boosters? We are encouraging all sports participants to join and donate to Athletic Boosters.

 Not already a member of Athletic Boosters? Join and donate HERE.  Your dollars help pay for coaches, uniforms, equipment, and much more. Do you work for a company that will match your donations? Contact our matching gifts email for more information: [email protected]


Intramurals 

Outdoor basketball is open to all grades on Monday and Wednesdays after school.

Girls Lacrosse is open to all grades on Thursday and Friday after school. All abilities are welcome!  Bring your own mouthguard. We have loaner equipment if you don’t have your own.

Both sports: Please remember to fill out the parent permission slip if your student plans on participating.

And, don’t forget to join SPMS Boosters today!


Upcoming Games and Matches

10/17/2023 7th Grade Flag Football v. Clifton (AWAY) 3:30
10/ 17/2023 7th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Jefferson (HOME) 3:30
10/19/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. Clifton (AWAY) 3:30
10/19/2023 8th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Dana (AWAY) 3:30


Last Week’s Scores

10/10/2023 7th Grade Flag Football v. Jefferson (W) 44-0
10/12/2023 8th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Oak Ave (L) 27-25; 16-25; 13-15
10/12/2023 7th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Oak Ave (L) 17-25; 24-26
10/12/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. Huntington (W) 6-0
10/13/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. La Cañada Prep  (W) 44-0
10/13/2023 Boys and Girls Cross Country, Mt. Sac Invitational:
8th Grade Girls: 11th Place
8th Grade Boys: 6th Place
7th Grade Girls 4th Place
7th Grade Boys: 7th Place
6th Grade Girls: 5th Place
6th Grade Boys: 3rd Place

Top 20 Finishers
8th Grade Boys: Tyler Jung, 11th /208 runners
7th Grade Boys: John Zhang, 14th / 164 runners
7th Grade Girls: Anna McDonnell, 20th / 154 runners
6th Grade Girls: Wilhelmina Vitt, 15th Place; Amelia Erceg 19th / 163 runners


Sell Ice Cream to Support Sports and 8th Grade Activities 

The Athletic Boosters and the PTA are teaming up to sell ice cream after school to fundraise for school sports & 8th grade activities.  We need volunteers to make this effort successful!  Please click on this SIGN UP link to choose from the current available dates and times.  In addition, we are looking for a few volunteers on a more regular schedule to establish an Ice Cream Committee to help train new volunteers throughout the year.  Please email fundraising@spmsathleticboosters.org to get the full scoop!

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser: 11/9/2023 


 

SPMS Athletic Booster Newsletter 10.08.2023

Intramurals Updates

We are so fortunate to offer TWO intramural sports this month!

Outdoor basketball is open to all grades on Monday and Wednesdays after school.

Girls Lacrosse is open to all grades on Thursday and Friday after school. All abilities are welcome!  Bring your own mouthguard. We have loaner equipment if you don’t have your own.

Both sports: Please remember to fill out the parent permission slip if your student plans on participating.

And, don’t forget to join SPMS Boosters today!


Cross Country Updates

 

Good luck to our Cross Country team participating in the legendary 75th annual Mt. Sac Invitational on Friday, October 13th. Our runners will have the opportunity to compete against thousands of other middle school runners on a state-of-the art two-mile course.


Upcoming Games and Matches

10/10/2023 7th Grade Flag Football v. Jefferson (HOME) 3:30
10/12/2023 8th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Oak Ave (HOME) 3:30
10/12/2023 7th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Oak Ave (HOME) 4:30
10/12/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. Huntington (HOME) 3:30
10/13/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. La Cañada Prep  (AWAY) 3:30
10/13/2023 Boys and Girls Cross Country, Mt. Sac Invitational (AWAY)


Last Week’s Scores

10/3/2023 7th Grade Flag Football v. Huntington (W) 6-0
10/4/2023 7th Grade Flag Football v. Foothills (W) 30-0
10/5/2023 8th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Huntington (W) 15-25; 25-13; 15-4
10/5/2023 7th Grade Girls Volleyball v. Huntington (L) 12-25; 12-25
10/5/2023 8th Grade Flag Football v. Jefferson (W) 34-0


Merch Sales: Holiday Deadline 

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping!  Please make your merchandise purchases by October 20th.  Just two weeks away!  We should receive those orders by Thanksgiving weekend.  Check out all of our new design options along with some classic holdovers. To purchase visit the SPMS Athletic Booster Club website.


Join SPMS Athletic Boosters

Not already a member of Athletic Boosters? Membership is strongly encouraged for families participating in competitive sports. Your membership supports  Join and donate HERE. Your dollars help pay for coaches, uniforms, equipment, and much more. Do you work for a company that will match your donations? Contact our matching gifts email for more information: [email protected]


Sell Ice Cream to Support Sports and 8th Grade Activities 

The Athletic Boosters and the PTA are teaming up to sell ice cream after school to fundraise for school sports & 8th grade activities.  We need volunteers to make this effort successful!  Please click on this SIGN UP link to choose from the current available dates and times.  In addition, we are looking for a few volunteers on a more regular schedule to establish an Ice Cream Committee to help train new volunteers throughout the year.  Please email fundraising@spmsathleticboosters.org to get the full scoop!