Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for Sunday, January 17, 2021

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Principal's Message:  
Saline Middle School Families:

Saline Area Schools has compiled a list of virtual resources for families to explore over the extended holiday weekend, honoring Martin Luther King Jr. buff.ly/3nGsJJ6.

Also, we are privileged to be able to partake in one of the largest university celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the University of Michigan will be live streaming the keynote address of its MLK symposium.

Looking for other events? Check out this link from Metro Parent.


Schedule for the Week of January 18th-22nd:

General Hybrid Schedule
Click here for the daily hybrid schedule.


Elective Day


Monday

A


Tuesday

A


Wednesday

B


Thursday

B


Asynchronous Friday:

A and B Electives




Blue (A-K)

No School

Remote

In-Person

Remote

Remote

Gold (L-Z)

No School

In-Person

Remote

In-Person

Remote


New and Important Information for the Week:


NEW:   6th to 7th Grade Transition


Responsive Teaching Coalition Community Forum

To register for the community forum, please click on the registration link.



SMS Trap Shooting Club, Sponsored by Community Education.  Come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 26 at Liberty School Board Room from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to find out more about this new club.



SMS Science Showcase!  In place of the traditional SMS Science Fair, Saline Middle School is proud to introduce the first ever SMS Science Showcase!  Students can register here!

Please email Mr. Foster (fosterluc@salineschools.org) or Mr. Fanning (fanningg@salineschools.org) for more details.



Covid-19 Related Items:

Covid-related absences:
  • If your student is currently in quarantine for testing positive or having symptoms within the past 10 days or are awaiting test results
  • If your student has been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive within the past 10-14 days   
  • If you have traveled outside of the United States in the last fourteen days

The attendance line can be reached at:  734-401-4600; press #1 for attendance OR use the Google Form.  

Updated COVID-19 information from the Washtenaw County Health Department:  If You Test Positive, If You Test Positive (en español), Quarantine/Isolation FAQ, Saliva Testing Site

What Happens When Someone Gets Covid

Flowchart for Symptomatic Individuals

New Saliva test released












Here is the latest version of the SAS Connected Learning Plan. This includes updates to sample schedules and a new flow chart for health scenarios.

 NEW:  Transition Information:

8th to 9th Grade Grade Transition Information:  Click this link for the most up-to-date information.

From the SMS PTO:

PTO No Hassle Fundraiser.  Please donate at this link:  http://mspto.weebly.com/fundraising.html

Box Tops:  Happy Holidays Saline Middle School Families! Have you downloaded the Box Top$ for Education app yet? Please keep box tops In mind while you are grocery shopping this holiday season. It is now easier than ever to submit box tops via the box tops for education app. Just scan your receipt within 14 days of purchases and the app will check for eligible items in order to give our school credit. If you’re shopping online for groceries or get emailed receipts, you can still earn Box Tops for our school. Download the app and start earning today.

Upcoming Dates:

For information about clubs, athletics and school events, subscribe to the Saline Middle School calendar or go to the Saline MIddle School Website.

Monday, January 11th:  In-person learning starts (If local conditions allow)

Friday, January 15th:  Early Release Day day ends at 12:20 pm

Monday, January 18th:  No School:  Martin Luther King Day

Friday, February 12th:  Early Release Day

Monday, February 15th:  No School:  Presidents' Day

Tuesday, February 16th:  8th to 9th Grade Transition Presentation (Time TBD)

Monday, February 22nd:  5th to 6th Grade Transition Presentation 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Thursday, February 25th:  6th to 7th Grade Transition Presentation. 7:00 pm (Zoom)

Monday, March 29th to April 2nd:  Spring Break

Repeating Messages:

Item Drop Off and Pick-Up Times:  The Saline Middle School vestibule doors will be open from 7:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday this week for drop off and pick-up of items.   


Report Cards:  Report cards are now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  If you are having difficulty accessing the Powerschool Parent Portal, please email  powerschool@salineschools.org.  Thank you for your patience as we have had difficulty sending report cards electronically this trimester.


NWEA Scores are now available in Powerschool!  Here are the directions to access them.


Food Pantry Locations: If you or someone you know are in need of food and food items during this difficult time, here is a list of food pantries in the area.

Need tech help?  The SAS Tech Department is here to help!  Fill this form out with your tech questions and problems.

Attendance:  Please remember that if your child is going to be absent, even remotely, please call the Saline Middle School front office to report attendance at 734-401-4600; press #1 for attendance OR use the Google Form.  

Grades:  Please check Powerschool or Summit Platform as many teachers have begun to enter grades.  Please contact the technology department here if you are having difficulty accessing Powerschool.

Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for ALL students as long as Federal funding allows.  

A new Covid-19 saliva test has now been released!  Here is the press release from the Washtenaw County Health Department.


Here is the At-Home Learning Toolkit released by the SAS Elementary buildings.  There is a lot of useful information that may also help our secondary students.


Flag Football:






























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