Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for Sunday, August 16, 2020

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Principal's Message

This will be a year like no other!  We hope that this blog finds your family healthy, happy and safe!  We have been working diligently to accommodate schedules, to make changes for preferences, and in general, to be sensitive to the needs of our students in families.  We have been planning for technology pick-ups, warm welcomes to the building, picture day and everything else in between.  We know that you are anxious (we all are), but know that there are dedicated educators that have been working diligently in the best interest of your children.  We are truly in this together!

Those that know me know that I love to read to students about important relevant and historical topics that lead to very meaningful conversations.  Picture books are a great way to do that!  If you are so inclined, we would love to begin building our Saline Middle School Office Library!  Picture books may seem "young", but they are a great way to start important conversations and explain complex ideas and problems.  Here is a great article by Pernille Ripp about the benefits of picture books in the middle school classroom.  Thank you in advance!

Laura

Important Information:

1.  Picture Day, Schedule/Technology/Woodshop/Heritage items/Yearbook Pick-Up

Saline Middle School is scheduling picture day, schedule/technology*/woodshop/yearbook pick up on the following days:

Tuesday, September 1st from 8-4 pm 6th grade (ALL 6th Grade) and 8th grade letters A-M.

Thursday, September 3rd from 8-4pm 7th grade (ALL 7th Grade) and 8th grade letters N-Z.

Please follow the map below as everyone will be entering from MUSIC DOOR A and exiting the Auditorium doors.  It is important that we follow the traffic pattern.  Masks must be worn.

*Please note that all 7th and 8th graders will receive a device.  6th graders will receive one IF they replied to the survey.  If you are a 6th grade family still in need of a device please let us know.



2.  6th Grade Virtual WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Day will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 9-10:15 am.  Look for a link in your email coming soon!


3.  Notice to Football Players:

We are not sure if you have seen the notice, but MHSAA has postponed football until spring.  We are all disappointed, but we will do everything in our power to make sure that we have a MS football season.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  Take care.
Marty Walsh

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, September 1st:  8-4 pm ALL of 6th grade and 8th grade letters A-M.

Item pick-up and picture day (see above for details of pick-up)

Thursday, September 3rd: 8-4pm ALL of 7th grade and 8th grade letters N-Z. (See above for details of pick-up)

Thursday, September 3rd:  WEB Virtual Orientation for 6th graders from 9:00-10:15 am

Tuesday, September 8th:  First Day of School (Virtual for all students:  Schedule coming soon!)


Comments

  1. jennAugust 16, 2020 at 8:09 AM

    When is 7th grade A-M?

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    1. Woodland Meadows ElementaryAugust 16, 2020 at 8:19 AM

      Tuesday, September 1st from 8-4 pm 6th grade and 8th grade letters A-M.

      Thursday, September 3rd from 8-4pm 7th grade and 8th grade letters N-Z.
      7th grade students are all day A-Z. Thank you!

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  2. UnknownAugust 16, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you for the extra planning the staff have put into this school year. Looking forward to the start of the year!

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  3. mittonmomAugust 16, 2020 at 1:24 PM

    We sure appreciate all your extra thought and care for our kiddos!

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  4. krobertsonnotarAugust 17, 2020 at 8:46 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you ALL! We look forward to a success school year. Welcome back Mrs. Washington!

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  5. Meghan GunnerosnAugust 20, 2020 at 3:14 AM

    Are you able to alter the date/time at all if the assigned slot does not work with family schedule? If so, who to contact to make arrangements. Thanks.

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    1. Woodland Meadows ElementaryAugust 20, 2020 at 3:57 AM

      Hi Ms. Gunnerson. Feel free to send me an email or give me a call. Thank you!

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