Sagamore Middle School

57 Division Street                            
Holtsville, NY 11742                             
Phone: (631) 696 - 8600

Principal: Frank Panasci

Assistant Principals: Donna Gregory and John Galligan

See kindness, show kindness, teach kindness, be kindness.

NYS Assessments- Parent Google Form

Please complete the Google form to indicate whether your child will be taking assessment(s) this year.  You will need to know your child’s teacher and period for the assessment subject(s) when completing the form.  Please complete the form for each child you have in Sagamore and submit by April 12. 
We ask that those families who have previously submitted letters/emails  indicating their child will opt out from assessments also complete this form.

Assessment List:
Grade 6-8- ELA and Math
Grade 8 Only- Science Assessment
ENL Students- NYSESLAT  (all ENL students attending Sagamore will take this assessment.  Remote Students are encouraged to take this assessment as it will impact program level for next year)

Google Form- Parent Assessment Response

Daily Health Form - Students/Parents: Please complete this each day before arrival.

Translations and QR Code for the Daily Health Form

Suffolk County DOH Release from Quarantine/Isolation Letter

Quarter 4 Day Schedule
We will be transitioning from the current A/B/C/D scheduled to the traditional A/B schedule starting the first day of quarter 4 (Wednesday, April 14).  The ABCD schedule was in place to accommodate the hybrid schedule which will no longer be in place after the full return of grade 7 students. 

For current classes in e-school:       
-Current AB classes will meet on A Days starting 4/14/21
 -Current CD classes will meet on B Days starting 4/14/21

May and June will continue the pattern for A/B days. 

Morning Announcements:

You can listen to Sagamore's Morning Announcements from home,

thanks to Mrs. Bucher, Sagamore's librarian.

Attention Athletes:  Spring sports will begin on May 10th.  If you are interested in playing a spring sport, please go get a green card at the nurse's office.  All green cards, physicals and coaches forms are due by Wednesday, May 5th.

Authors Unlimited 2021 will be taking place on Saturday, April 17th online through Zoom! It's a free program that celebrates reading by connecting teens and authors. Attendees will get the chance to meet dynamic authors of young adult literature first at an author panel and then in smaller breakout sessions afterward. Attendees can earn three hours of community service credit for attending and then filling out a survey at the end of the day. For registration information and a schedule of the day please visit http://authorsunlimited.org.You can also find AU on Twitter @AuthorsUnlim!  Registration link: http://bit.ly/authorsunlimited2021

Sachem Middle School Swimming and Diving Informational Meeting
Wednesday, April 28 at 3:00 PM   --  Google Class Code:  s5egsjg
Email kbodkin@sachem.edu with any questions
The Google Meet code will be posted on the day of the meeting.  
Sport Physical Information should be submitted to the school nurse no later than May 5 at 2PM.

The Guidance Department Presents: A Virtual Curriculum Slideshow

The Sachem Public Library has many great programs offered for April.

Attention All Students and Parents:  It's time for plan for next year's programs.

6th – 7th Grade Programming Letter

7th – 8th Grade Programming Letter

8th -  9th Grade Programming Letter

Sachem East Guidance Handbook

Do you like reading, writing, and performing poetry?

Would you like to train for a SLAM poetry competition?  There is a new group forming at Sagamore, called the Poets Society.  We will be having some meetings this spring, and all students are invited.  Our first in-person meeting is on Tuesday, April 27 in room 28 from 2:30 - 3:15.  If you can't make it, you can join through Google Meet. To join the group, the Google Classroom code is eak7icu.  If you have any questions, you can email Mrs. Gennosa at egennosa@sachem.edu or just stop by Room 28.

Congrats to the Sagamore News Club on their publication! 

(To view this publication, you must be logged into your Sachem account.  Enjoy!)

Boys Soccer Team - Any 7th or 8th grade boy, interested in trying out for soccer this year, please join the following google classroom:  azusfnd  
You can contact Mr. Torquato  ttorquato@sachem.edu with any questions.

Attention All Students and Parents:  It's time for plan for next year's programs.

6th – 7th Grade Programming Letter

7th – 8th Grade Programming Letter

8th -  9th Grade Programming Letter

Sachem East Guidance Handbook

 Student ID Cards

We are happy to inform you that student ID cards have arrived to Sagamore this week after a long delay due to COVID 19.  Students have been receiving the cards in homeroom.  The cards have bar codes which can be used when purchasing lunch in the cafeteria.  This helps reduce surfaces being touched by multiple individuals.  Student ID numbers are not printed on the card, they are incorporated into the bar code that will be scanned.  Lanyards are provided along with the card.  Our expectation is that students will wear their ID badges throughout the day, while at school, for security purposes.    
This is a school-wide policy, as all faculty and staff will be wearing their ID badges as well.

COVID Positive Reporting Form
    -- Complete the form- students or staff members who are confirmed positive.
    -- Do not complete the form- students or staff who have been tested and are waiting for results. You need to communicate with the school but do not complete this form.  You will need to complete the form if the results come back positive. 
    -- Do not complete the form - close contacts to someone positive.  You need to communicate with the school but do not complete this form.   
    -- Form Language Translation- a family needs to select their language preference within the google setting and it will automatically translate the form.
COVID Positive Form Link 

Order your yearbook today!  www.balfour.com

Sagamore Virtual Winter Concert

Congratulations to the Sagamore musicians and many thanks to Mrs. Rubenstein for putting this together this project along with Mrs. Shievelbein, Mr. Giglio and Dr. Armand,  Happy Holidays, Sagamore Community!

Survey- Willingness to allow your child to be COVID Tested at School

District Survey - This survey asks about your willingness to have your child COVID tested at School if our community is designated a yellow zone.  Your response to this survey does not bind you to testing.  You will receive a testing consent form that would be completed before your child is tested if we are mandated to test.

Directions to set up email notification when assignment grades are added to Eschool

Holiday Travel Links
Dr. Pellettieri, Superintendent of Sachem Schools, shared information about holiday travel in a community notice on November 20, 2020.  New York State has set certain protocols with travel due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).    The district asks that all families who did travel over the holidays, or at any time, follow the quarantining and testing protocols before returning to school.  Please complete the Family Travel Form if you did travel. 

Community Notice from Dr. Pellettieri- 11/20/20  

Family Travel Form

The Sachem Public Library is offering excellent programs for teens (grades 6 and up).  Check out their Teen Services webpage. The library offers excellent programs to support students academically and socially.  Their academic supports include Free On-line Tutoring K-12 and Writing Lab support. 

New Bell Schedule - Start Tuesday, October 27   

2020 - 2021 Sports Physical Information

Sagamore Clubs have gotten started! 

Visit the Club Calendar for dates and the Club Links for more info. 

Please join the Sagamore PTSA to support our students!  Membership Form

Sagamore Student Daily Health Form
-Scan the QR code below and complete the form daily prior to getting on the bus or dropping off at school.  Only complete the forms on days the child is scheduled to attend school.

-Here is a link for the form if the QR code is not accessible.

Sagamore Library - To request a book from the Sagamore Library

1.Browse or look for a book using the Online Book Catalog on the Sagamore Library page. Once you have found a book, please fill out the Google Request Form.

2. Download the free app - Destiny Discover, Find your school. Once you have found your school, log-in just as you would in school. Find your book. Fill out the Google Request Form.

Remote learners - you will receive a phone call when your book is ready. It will be available in the Main Office.

Google Request Form to order a book

Sagamore Student Handbook- 2020-21 

Sachem Student Code of Conduct 

Ms. Grempel is truly a work of art during Spirit Week!  Go Picasso!

Sagamore's Guidance Department is always spirited, especially during Spirit Week!

Sagamore's Distinguished Chairpeople

Living the Dream!  Sagamore's Baristas