February 4th – February 9th
Mr. Ray Tornero: SOM Teacher of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS MR. TORNERO!!!
African American History Month
In February we celebrate African-American History Month. While SOM presents multicultural curriculum and perspectives throughout the year, we take time in February to further shine a spotlight on all the many contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history. During morning announcements, students will hear about an African American influential figure who made a positive impact on our world.
This week’s spotlight include:
- Monday- Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Physician
- Tuesday-Dr. Audrey Penn – Neurologist
- Wednesday-George Crum Invention: The Potato Chip
- Thursday-Michelle Obama, former First Lady, lawyer, spokesperson, writer
- Friday-
Word of the month: Compassion
COMPASSION: Refers to both an understanding of another’s pain and the desire to somehow mitigate that pain. (Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary)Example: The woman’s compassion for others led her to become an educator.
Upcoming Events
- February 7th SUHSD STEM Research Fair Otay Ranch High School 11:30-7pm
- February 11th – February 14th: Spirit Week (Love and Friendship)
- February 13th and 14th- TKF Presentations
- February 14th – MESA: STEAM Girl Empowerment Field Trip
- February 14th – Valentine’s Dance
- February 15th – February 18th (No School)
- February 21st: Open House for incoming 7th graders

February 5th
- Periods 5-1-3
- Dismissal at 3PM
- TKF Workshop Presentations given to 7th grade PE classes (Ms. Finley, Ms. Lopez, Mr. Garnica-Mendoza, Ms. Gracias)
- Math Cafe @ 12:20- pm
- Tutoring: Math @ 3:10 pm (Room 601)
January 6th
- Periods 6-2-4
- Dismissal at 3PM
- TKF Workshop Presentations given to 7th grade PE classes (Ms. Finley, Ms. Lopez, Mr. Garnica-Mendoza, Ms. Gracias)
- Math Cafe @ 12:20- pm
- Tutoring: English @ 3:10 pm (Room 206)
February 7th
- Periods 1-3-5
- Dismissal at 3PM
- Math Cafe @ 12:20- pm
- Tutoring: Social Science @ 3:10 pm (Room 505)
- SSC meeting @ 3:10 pm in the parent center
- STEM Research Fair (Otay Ranch High School) (11:30 am – 7:00 pm) (Ms. Barron)
February 8th
- Periods 4-5-6-1-2-3 (Pep Assembly Schedule)
- Dismissal at 1PM
- Pep Assembly- Valentine’s Court @ 12:00 pm
February 9th
- Saturday Academy
- Southwest Middle School Athletic League Events
About Last Week…

TKF in PE classes – Needs, Feelings, Compassion and Cooperation




Awards Ceremony –
Congratulations to all of the students who received awards for 1st Semester scholarship, behavior and Buccaneer Achievement! Keep up the Excellent work!








Congratulating our Teacher of the Year: Mr. Ray Tornero

