Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for Sunday, January 31, 2021

Principal's Message:  

In honor of Black History Month, we will be sharing different resources throughout the month of February.  This week, we'll begin with books that can be read to and with our students as well as a series of free virtual events offered through the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Michigan Celebrates African American History Month with Literature

The Detroit Institute of Arts FREE online Black History Month programming

Schedule for the Week of February 1-5, 2021

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)

In-Person

Remote

In-Person

Remote

Remote

Gold (L-Z)

Remote

In-Person

Remote

In-Person

Remote


New and Important Information for the Week:


NEW  Saline Middle School Wrestling:  For any middle school athletes interested in wrestling this year, the wrestling team will run non-contact conditioning workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 PM- 4:30 PM in the middle school wrestling room.  Athletes must bring a mask, workout clothes, wrestling/running shoes, and a positive attitude. Workouts will focus on agility, strength, endurance, and foundational movements of wrestling that do not require a partner.  For more information, contact Coach Kraft at kraftc@milanareaschools.org or Coach Ben Harrison at harrisob@salineschools.org


Is your student interested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Then, please fill out this form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYQngIClTVibmWVy4mkpTHiy6YumWThRwWOKeJFqRwUhzOwQ/viewform?gxids=7628


NEW ECOSIA SEARCH ENGINE:  For every search made, Ecosia will plant one tree somewhere in the world, and in 2018 they'd already planted 30 million trees around the world!  For further information go to:  https://www.ecosia.org/ 


NEW: WIN 4 AUTISM:



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.



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.


EMUiNVENT: Young Inventors' Competition. Is your student interested in inventing

and creating? Eastern Michigan University is offering your student an opportunity to create.


NEW: Saline Middle School is proud of our collaboration with Saline Community Education.

Here are just some of the offerings that are upcoming for this Spring:


Girls Lacrosse - http://bit.ly/3pgTiGn
Boys Lacrosse - http://bit.ly/2NDqCtn
Co-Ed MS Tennis - http://bit.ly/3oinBLk
MS Softball - http://bit.ly/3qOfjMV

For the complete guide go to: https://salineonline.reg.eleyo.com/

NEW The Heart & Sole program meets the specific needs to our middle-school girls. It inspires girls to embrace what make shame unique and provides opportunities to practice skills that foster healthy relationships. Creatively using physical activity, girls learn valuable life skills they can use at schools, with friends, and at home.  Whether girls meet safely in-person or connect virtually this session, Heart & Sole will inspire and empower the next generation of women.  Registration for Hear and Sole will be coming soon.


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.  English Placement Information was sent to families by your student's English teacher as well as in a specific 8th grade email.

6th to 7th Grade Transition 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.

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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