SMS Hornet Highlights: Special Edition for Tuesday, January 5, 2021

 Principal's Message:  

It has been great getting back into the (remote) school routine and "seeing" your students.

As a follow up to Mr. Graden's message, and as we head into in-person learning, it essential that families report the following to the Saline Middle School Office:

• 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   

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

If you elected a change in learning models for this trimester, 6th grade families will receive a phone call tomorrow morning, while 7th and 8th grade families will receive an email with a survey to verify the change.  Please note that NOT all families will receive this email or phone call.

Below you will see the schedules that we will be in NEXT week.

Thank you for your patience during this most extraordinary year.

Schedule for the Week of January 11th-15th:

General Hybrid Schedule

Elective Day	Monday A	Tuesday A	Wednesday B	Thursday B	Asynchronous Friday: A and B Electives Early Release Day:   Day ends at 12:20 pm for students
Blue (A-K)	In-Person	Remote	In-Person	Remote	Remote
Gold (L-Z)	Remote	In-Person	Remote	In-Person	Remote

7th & 8th Grade Hourly Hybrid Schedule

7th & 8th Grade	Monday Blue (A-K) A	Tuesday Gold (L-Z) A	Wednesday Blue (A-K) B	Thursday Gold (L-Z) B	Friday Asynchronous Day
8:00 - 9:05 (65 min)	1st Hour	1st Hour	1st Hour	1st Hour	Asynchronous day of Instruction for ALL students, whether virtual or hybrid/in-person learners Teachers provide an asynchronous activity for students to complete and may offer office hours
9:05 - 9:15 (10 min)	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students
9:15 - 10:20 (65 min)	2nd Hour	2nd Hour	2nd Hour	2nd Hour
10:20 - 10:30 (10 min)	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students
10:30 - 12:19 (109 min)	3rd Hour (66 min) + 33 minute student lunch 8th: 10:30-11:03 7th + Summit 6: 11:08-11:41 7th + Google Class  6: 11:46-12:19	3rd Hour (66 min) + 33 minute student lunch 8th: 10:30-11:03 7th + Summit 6: 11:08-11:41 7th + Google Class  6: 11:46-12:19	3rd Hour (66 min) + 33 minute student lunch 8th: 10:30-11:03 7th + Summit 6: 11:08-11:41 7th + Google Class  6: 11:46-12:19	3rd Hour (66 min) + 33 minute student lunch 8th: 10:30-11:03 7th + Summit 6: 11:08-11:41 7th + Google Class  6: 11:46-12:19
12:19 - 12:29  (10 min)	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students
12:29 - 1:34 (65 min)	4th Hour	4th Hour	4th Hour	4th Hour
1:34 - 1:44  (10 min)	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students	Passing Break for virtual students
1:44 - 2:54 (70 min) 5 Additional Min for Staggered Dismissal School Day Ends @ 2:54 PM	5th Hour	5th Hour	5th Hour	5th Hour

*Summit schedules may vary. Summit Team will be in contact with more details.

6th Grade Hourly Hybrid Schedule

6th Grade (Follows Same BLUE/GOLD Cohort and AA/BB Elective Schedule as 7th & 8th)
SUMMIT TEACHERS	1st Hour (Math/Core) 8:00 - 9:05  (65 min)	2nd Hour (Math/Core) 9:15 - 10:58 (103 min)	3rd Hour (Student Lunch) 11:08-11:41 (33 min)	3rd Hour (Elective) 11:51-12:57 (66 min)	4th Hour (Core) 1:07 - 1:34 (27 min)	5th Hour (Core) 1:44 - 2:54 (70 min)
GOOGLE CLASSROOM TEACHERS	1st Hour (Math/Core) 8:00 - 9:05  (65 min)	2nd Hour (Math/Core) 9:15 - 10:20  (65 min)	3rd Hour (Elective) 10:30-11:36 (66 min)	3rd Hour (Student Lunch) 11:46-12:19 (33 min)	4th Hour (Core) 12:29 - 1:34 (65 min)	5th Hour (Core) 1:44 - 2:54 (70 min)

New and Important Information for the Week:

Page-Turner with the Principal:  Page-Turner is meeting again on Wednesday, January 6 at 11:45 am.  How does it work?  Students review a book that they have recently read.  As a group, we hope that your child walks away from the meeting with a few more reading suggestions!  Here is the sign-up for those interested. 

New  Builder's Club Meeting:  There will be a Builder's Club meeting via Zoom on Friday, January 8th at 7:30 am.  Please have your student check email for further details.

5th CORNER REMOTE GATHERING: Friday, January 15th.  To learn more about the 5th Corner, visit:  https://www.fifthcorner.org/

New:  Responsive Teaching Coalition Community Forum

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

New 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:

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.

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

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)

Repeating Messages:

DROP OFF and PICK-UP ITEMS:  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.   

Remote Learning Extended:  Remote learning has been extended through January 8th (if local conditions allow).  Please refer to the email sent by Mr. Graden on Friday, December 4th at 11:20 am for further details.

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.

UPDATE:  NOW WORKING!!!

What will be the new remote schedules?  Here is a link to the new schedules beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.

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.