Welcome to South Gate Middle School............ Goooo Vikings!    School Vision:   We are an educational community that provides every student with a comprehensive standards-based curriculum that fosters maximum achievement through improved literacy and encourages all stakeholders to develop skills and habits for life-long-learning and wellness.    School Mission:    South Gate Middle School provides every student a high quality education in a safe community anchored environment that promotes in the student body a strong sense of individual responsibility and achievement.



Professional Diver visits SGMS

Professional Diver visits SGMS Professional diver Mr. Dirk Burcham returned to SGMS to speak with the 6th grade magnet students about his job as an underwater researcher. Mr. Burcham has traveled around the world diving for specimens to help save our oceans from the environmental issues that face them today. He also spoke to the students about the equipment needed to complete his job and stay safe underwater. The students had an opportunity to view a movie of Dirk in action, explore his diving equipment, analyze seashells, and ask questions at the end of the presentation. It was a meaningful experience for our students!
Los Angeles River Cleanup 2013

Los Angeles River Cleanup 2013 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Magnet students joined together with their families & friends to take part in 'La Gran Limpieza: The Great LA River CleanUp on Saturday, May 18, 2013.' It was a fun-filled community event with music, raffle, and prizes. Volunteers received FOLAR tshirts, bags, and 5 volunteer hours! It was a great experience for everyone!
Los Angeles River Source to Sea School Program

Los Angeles River Source to Sea School Program FoLar's Shelly Backlar conducted an in-class lesson today in Ms. Walker & Ms. Vizcaino's classrooms which focused on the science and history of the Los Angeles River as well as the revitalization project. The program was designed to help students understand the importance of protecting our environment and the need for everyone to support the effort. The lesson prepares students for their hands-on tour of the river!
Catalina 7th Grade Magnet Experience

Catalina 7th Grade Magnet Experience Our field trip to Catalina Island offered students a hands-on Marine Science experience. Students were engaged in a variety of activities that increased science literacy, stimulated their minds, and most importantly created excitement about Marine Science. Students went snorkeling, kayaking and hiking to understand the island ecology, studied plankton and algae, investigated the anatomy of a squid, and so much more. It was a wonderful and exciting learning experience!
It's Earth Day!

It's Earth Day! Students & teachers celebrate Earth Day by building awareness through door decorating contests, participating in the energy conservation program LivingWise©, and wearing t-shirts to demonstrate their support for the environmental protection of our planet.
2013 Yearbooks on sale now!

2013 Yearbooks on sale now! Get your very own copy of SGMS going Green! Yearbooks are now available at the student store during nutrition and lunch for just $40 cash only. Hurry, supplies are limited so act fast!
Congratulations ...South Gate Middle School- Math, Science, & Technology Magnet!

Congratulations ...South Gate Middle School- Math, Science, & Technology Magnet! Based on the School Performance Frameworks, South Gate Middle School Magnet has been recognized as an Excelling Magnet School!
Congratulations to all of our hard working and dedicated Magnet Teachers!
Young Scientist Symposium 2013

Young Scientist Symposium 2013 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium-(CMA) hosted the 6th annual Young Scientist Symposium to celebrate student research projects. Annually, CMA brings together young student scientists of all ages to engage in a marine science research project and formal oral presentations.
The following Magnet Students participated in this years Young Scientist Symposium event:
Gisselle R., Mario R., Kimberly A., Josefina S., Zoey R., Daniel A., Kimberly O., Luis C., Jady M., Jason M., Hazel D., Melissa V., & Jeimy R.
Congratulations!
A sincere appreciation to Mr. Castle, Ms. Llamas, Mr. Huicochea and Mr. Romero for their involvement and student support.
SeaPerch Program comes to SGMS Magnet!

SeaPerch Program comes to SGMS Magnet! SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an in-school or out-of-school setting.
California Standardized Test (CST) Parent Workshop/ Taller para Padres sobre le Examen Estandarizado de California

California Standardized Test (CST) Parent Workshop/ Taller para Padres sobre le Examen Estandarizado de California Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 9:00am in the Library. Join us for a discussion on what does this test mean for your child and how you can help them succeed when they take the test in April.

miercoles, 3 de abril del 2013 a las 9:00am en la Biblioteca. Únase a nosotros para una discusión sobre lo que significa esta prueba para su hijo/a y cómo puede ayudarles a tener éxito al tomar el examen en abril.
............To all Viking Artists and all Arts enthusiasts:........... .......Purchase your Viking Artists League Shirts today!...... ..............>>>>>...CLICK..HERE..NOW...<<<<<................

............To all Viking Artists and all Arts enthusiasts:........... .......Purchase your Viking Artists League Shirts today!...... ..............>>>>>...CLICK..HERE..NOW...<<<<<................   The Newly Formed ART / MEDIA ARTS CLUB of SGMS
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6th GRADE ANNUAL SPELLING BEE

6th GRADE ANNUAL SPELLING BEE 6th graders participated in the Annual Spelling Bee! The winners of this year's competition are: 1st place Dafne G. from Mr. Archer’s class, 2nd place Francisco D. from Ms. Riordan’s class, and 3rd place Izan Z. from Ms. Haro’s class. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s competition!
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6th graders meet a Holocaust Survivor!

6th graders meet a Holocaust Survivor! 6th grade magnet students participated in a video-conference with the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles where they listened to a real-life Holocaust survivor express her painful journey as a Jewish girl growing up in Nazi-ruled Poland.
Opening Day Bulletin - Monday, January 7, 2013
Student Discipline Seminar for Parents & Guardians at Bell High School on Monday 12/03/12 from 5:45- 8:00pm/ Talleres de Disciplina Estudiantil para Padres y Tutores

Student Discipline Seminar for Parents & Guardians at Bell High School on Monday 12/03/12 from 5:45- 8:00pm/ Talleres de Disciplina Estudiantil para Padres y Tutores Educational Service Center South will host this event with various workshops:Formal Discipline Procedures, Bullying – How to Identify It, How to Prevent It, Understanding the Behavior of Your Child - Elementary, Understanding the Behavior of Your Child - Secondary

El Centro de Servicios Educativos SUR llevara estos talleres en la Escuela Secundaria Bell sobre: Entendiendo el Comportamiento de su Alumno- Escuela Primaria, Entendiendo el Comportamiento de su Alumno- Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria, Procedimientos Formales de Disciplina, Intimidación- Como Reconocerla y Prevenirla
SGMS Magnet receives a $5000 Grant!

SGMS Magnet receives a $5000 Grant! The Barona Band of Mission Indians is proud to help make a difference for schools throughout California. Today, South Gate Middle School Magnet received the $5000 Barona grant which was endorsed by Mr. Ricardo Lara, Assemblyman of the 50th District and presented to our students. All funds will be used to update our technology program.
COSMOS
Are you an 8th grade student? Are you interested in math, science and technology? Do you have a 3.5 GPA?
COSMOS is for you! Check it out. Just click on the top heading, COSMOS for further details.
2012-13 Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider's Fair / Feria de proveedores de Servicios Educativos Suplementarios (SES) Para el Año Escolar 2012-13
Fair will be held from 2-4pm at Independence Elementary School
8435 Victoria Ave.South Gate, CA 90280 (323)249-9385
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Fire / Earthquake Drills/Lock Down
Bulletin for the week of May 17, 2010
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all my teachers... mr. villa, ms. gil
best times
worst fieldtrip ever!
GOOD :] MOMENTS OKl:
6th Grade Ish(Scrubs)
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I WILL MISS U ALL!!--JASMIN ARELLANO
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Memorial Day
Date: 5/27/2013
Location: No School
ISIS window
Date: 5/28/2013
Shortened Day
Date: 5/28/2013
Location: 1:37pm Dismissal
Textbook Return: 7th Grade
Date: 5/28/2013
Location: Resource Room
8th Grade Luncheon
Date: 5/28/2013
Time: 11:20 AM12:40 PM
Location: Gym
COST/LAT/LTEL Meeting Pd. 6
Date: 5/28/2013
Time: 12:48 PM1:30 PM
Location: Room 602
ISIS window
Date: 5/29/2013
Textbook Return: 6th Grade
Date: 5/29/2013
Location: Resource Room
8th Grade Panarama Picture
Date: 5/29/2013
Time: 9:00 AM11:00 AM
Location: Track
Special Education Parent Informational Meeting
Date: 5/29/2013
Time: 10:30 AM11:30 AM




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