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Ms. Bednar’s 8th grade art classes painted murals. Each student painted a piece of the picture in their own style. Then, they pasted them together like completing a puzzle. The collaborative paintings are inspired by the artists Vincent Van Gogh and Henri Rousseau.
![SP Tiger](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/south_plainfield_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6529199/large_Bednar_mural_4.jpg)
![Starry Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/south_plainfield_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6529198/large_Bednar_mural_5.jpg)
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On December 14, the South Plainfield Middle School Music Department presented our annual Winter Concert. All groups had excellent performances and Mr. Veiss, Ms. LiVecchi, and Ms. Haughwout are proud of the hard work of the students.
![band](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/south_plainfield_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6473867/large_dec_concert_band.jpg)
![chorus](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/south_plainfield_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6473866/large_dec_concert_chorus.jpg)
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Students in Ms. Kousoulis’s Math 7 Class enjoyed teaching Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions to their classmates as a review.
![SPMS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/south_plainfield_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/6286963/large_Math-_AK_2.png)
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The South Plainfield Middle School Student Council and grade advisors organized this year's Volleyball Tournament. Students had a blast working together to try and win the double elimination tournament. Many teachers participated on teams and helped make the night run smoothly.
![the winning team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6104006/large_volleyball_tournament_3.jpg)
![Ms. McLaughlin's team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6104007/large_volleyball_tournament_4.jpg)
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Today at the South Plainfield Middle School, students in Mr. Oliver's class baked three different kinds of cookies to share with the staff and each other.
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Today is World Mental Health Day! Students and staff at the South Plainfield Middle School wore Green in solidarity. We stand united with those impacted by behavioral health challenges.
![SPMS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5598143/large_i_isvyrUM_cF0fomYBFExA.jpeg)
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Over the weekend, Ms. Rendon and Ms. Salazar along with 20+ students from SPMS volunteered at the South Plainfield National Heritage Celebration. The students read poems, sang and danced and assisted with set up and cleanup.
![students practicing](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5590911/large_0onZkJmVpNlvHxVm5OTc_A.jpeg)
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To finish our week of respect, the South Plainfield Middle School had a wear your favorite pajamas day. Let’s put bullying to bed!
![PJ Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5560562/large_3ZGQoh0U8W5baSidM63DEg.jpeg)
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The South Plainfield Middle School has designated the first week in October as the “Week of Respect." Today was Wear Your Favorite Sweatshirt day because Respect is No Sweat!
![SPMS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5520280/large_Zk5tqjk1iYr99J-za9KkAg.jpeg)
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Ms. Bednar's 8th grade art students at the South Plainfield Middle School are drawing an autumnal still life. They are using white colored pencil and white charcoal on black paper to focus on the highlights.
![8th grade art](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5474701/large_b6r_DBJ8FjsOGSYrIWDnDA.jpeg)
![fall still life](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5474704/large_y0Qce2PF1Nym0gQXauFw2w.jpeg)
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Middle School Back to School Night is tonight starting at 6:30.
Period 1 6:30-6:42
Period 2 6:45-6:55
Period 3 6:58-7:08
Period 4 7:11-7:21
Period 5 7:24-7:34
Period 6 7:37-7:47
Period 7 7:50-8:00
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SPMS and the coLAB Arts wrapped up their summer institute last week. This year, the student theme was "At One With Our Environment." The students created mixed media art, created a dance, and a mural in the middle school's courtyard.
![SPMS students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4843532/large_tnJsNdS3BkSoa7v947fa5g.jpeg)
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SPMS Day of Service was amazing with a car wash, courtyard cleanup, flower planting and a very exciting volleyball tournament. Thanks to all the students and staff.
![car wash](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4689751/large_HzvhQn0TCGOpP8dItiAeZA.jpeg)
![planting flowers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4689753/large_hl0EbPH2_nXVnz60ldQiSw.jpeg)
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CAR WASH! Come join us at the SP Middle School for our annual car wash as part of the district's day of service. This amazing young people are waiting to wash your car! Just $10!
![Day of Service](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4687275/large_Mo44mhUok91h6JGPMjCd0Q.jpeg)
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Congratulations to the Middle School Music Department for an awesome job at the Showcase Music Festival at Dorney Park. All groups were first place and the Orchestra and Chorus received Excellent ratings and the concert band and jazz band received Superior Ratings.
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Students in Ms. Bednar’s 8th grade art class created scientific illustrations inspired by the naturalist painter John James Audubon. Each day they learned about a new American bird species.
![8th gr art](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4529754/large_x1zwcpSYFDZTjcYqfFzP-g.jpeg)
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The South Plainfield Middle School Band and Chorus performed before at the Somerset Patriots Game on May 4. The Chorus sang “God Bless America” and the Band performed the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
![band](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4501154/large_hI07IOOKLnyrYfpQtJKcQw.jpeg)
![chorus](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4501156/large_tCWnWFe7Uw6x3D3wVzBPww.jpeg)
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On May 9, 2023, the South Plainfield Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. The current officers and inductees took part in the ceremony.
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The children of the SPMS staff had a great time during Take Your Child To Work Day. Thank you to our teachers who welcomed them all with some amazing activities.
![Science Class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4342426/large_3DRDjJ5mYFdTLBsEzF52xA.jpeg)
![STEM class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4342427/large_BJSO0tYWbBP5y2ZgLUmj1A.jpeg)
![PE fun](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4342430/large__ymk_S0rg5JQLvjzOI_QTg.jpeg)
![mindfulness](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4342432/large_kYSlVEosrW2sOwRxFcwlqw.jpeg)
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Last week, the South Plainfield Middle School held the American Heart Challenge! The students were excited to learn about physical and emotional well-being while having FUN and CHANGING LIVES.
![American Heart Challenge](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4155499/large_O9PN9R9-XVOUx8N760_7Fg.jpeg)
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