Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for January 24, 2021
Principal's Message:
It is hard to believe that it is the last week of January! As we enter February, you will notice that we will be focusing on transitions. From 8th to 9th or 5th to 6th or anywhere in between, February is the month that we get to preview other schools or other programs in preparation for the 21-22 school year. While it may seem early, this is when we get to work on developing schedules and thinking about courses for next year. While we are not certain what all of this look like, as we are still in this pandemic, we are certain that we have the best interest of students and families in mind. In the next few weeks and into March, please read these Hornet Highlights carefully as there will be valuable information in them, particularly in the "transitions" section of this blog.
New and Important Information for the Week:
NEW: Is your student interested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Then, please fill out this form!
NEW: EMUiNVENT: Young Inventors' Competition. Is your student interested in inventing
and creating? Eastern Michigan University is offering your student an opportunity to create.
NEW Girls' 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tentative Tryout Dates will be held on Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 1st, 2nd and 3rd from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Saline Middle
School Gym.
NEW for 8th Grade Students: Saline Middle School Science Department will be administering the Science Placement Test on Monday, February 8th and Tuesday, February 9th during your student's Science class. Please see your Science teacher for further details.
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.
NEW: Surviving Virtual School for Caregivers and Parents
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.
- 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
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
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:
NEW for 8th Grade Students: Saline Middle School Science Department will be administering the Science Placement Test on Monday, February 8th and Tuesday, February 9th during your student's Science class. Please see your teacher for further details.
8th to 9th Grade Grade Transition Information: Click this link for the most up-to-date information.
6th to 7th Grade Transition Information:
From the SMS PTO:
PTO No Hassle Fundraiser. Please donate at this link: http://mspto.weebly.com/
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.
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.
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.
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