December 2022

General Announcements:

Veterans Day Cards - Together, we donated over 600 thank you cards for United Military Care to share with local veterans! Thank you Ms. Fish, ELA teachers and students for the wonderful display of kindness!

Simpson Families in Need - Thank you for the amazing response! We raised over $1000 to support some of our own Simpson families this holiday season. Each family will receive a Walmart gift card to help with their holiday needs.

School of Excellence - This year-long effort is progressing smoothly with two steps left in the certification process. Ask Dr. Mitchell - Send your questions to this monitored mailbox (askdrmitchell@simpsonptsa.org) any time in the school year; answers will be shared via newsletters and websites.

To view previous answers click here.

Reflection Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the Simpson Reflections Program 2022. These entries will now proceed to the next level.

It was a pleasure looking at all the artwork and reading the creative writing. Please join us in congratulating these wonderful kids, we will have an in-person celebration, date to be communicated soon.

6th Grade:

Visual Arts--Aarushi G.

Visual Arts--Riya K.

Music Composition--Gabriel M.

Film Production--Riya K.

Literature--Riya K.

Photography--Riya K.

7th Grade:

Visual Arts--Carter W.

Literature--Rohan R.

8th Grade:

Photography--Arjun B.

Put your Crockpot soup recipes to work! Simpson PTSA Hospitality committee is providing a Soup-A-Rama for our Teachers and Staff on January 3rd. While they are preparing for students to return to school we will provide a variety of soups for their lunch.

Health & Wellness

Make time for self-care during this busy Holiday Season with these timely tips.

Check out the Health & Wellness page to read "Motivation Monday" messages.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Celebrations from around the world are highlighted in this special holiday edition of the DEI December Newsletter. Answer the trivia questions to win a Chick-Fil-A card.

Click here to read the newsletter or email dei@simpsonptsa.org with questions and comments.

Thursday, January 26

STEAMapalooza will be an evening filled with STEAM fun for the whole family! You can get in on the action at PTSA's Silent Auction fundraiser, when bidding opens January 12th.

For more information about the exciting things planned for STEAMapalooza go to https://www.simpsonptsa.org/steamapalooza.

We are actively seeking donations and would appreciate your help! Unused gift cards, sporting event tickets, time at vacation homes, experiences, products, etc.

This is a great opportunity to advertise your businesses. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many important programs and services provided for our students, teachers, and families by the Simpson Middle School PTSA. Please email silentauction@simpsonptsa.org if you can help or have any questions.

Spirit Nights

Dec 12-15 | Spirit Week @ Papa John's

Mention Simpson Middle and a portion of the proceeds go back to the school. Use promo code SIMPSON20 when placing order and 20% of your purchase goes back to Simpson!

Click for Upcoming Spirit Night Info

Shop Spirit Wear--NEW Stock Has Arrived!